well this last week has been exciting, I started out doing the right thing and attending enrichment night. Before going I managed to do something to my shoulder. It got worse as the night went on and into the next day. Stopped at the Drs. the next morning should have gone to emergency the night before. They said I broke I bone in my shoulder. Advised to see my own Dr. in 2 wks. Pain got worse went to my Dr. on Thursday, scheduled me for surgery on Friday, repaired the shoulder and reattached what ever broke off with screws and sent me home. That was on the 20th, missed my yearly scrapbook expo. Went to work 1/2 day today, and hope to finish the rest of the week. Ron and Becki, Mac and Brenda been tending me. Lots of well wishers in this time, which I am greatful for. Of course the worst part it was my right shoulder and so I am getting pretty good with my left hand. Need to go to sleep, hope tomorrow will be a better day. Greatful to have priesthood blessings.

Well today was a great day. Our school was one of 10 schools in Utah to get a Jazz player. We got Andrei Kirelinko and he is tall. One of the teacher was asked to choose 2 students to read with him and Colton was chosen. He was so cute and did a great job. He answered lots of questions and I was totally impressed with him and his answers. If I am lucky I'll have some pictures

Well today is Feb. 15, for many reasons this is an important date. One of the special ones is that is Camerons birthday. I'll never forget walking into the birthing center and hear his first cry. It made the day special for me. He has grown to be a great kid and I enjoy being with him, because he has such a fun spirit about him. On Feb. 11 Kaitlyn celebrated her birthday and I was there when she was born, and she was the first child I had ever seen born, It amazed me to see the miracle that was created by her parents and with Heavenly Fathers blessing. Colton celebrated his 12th birthday on Feb.3 and was ordained a deacon last Sunday. And in a few days Cecilee and Taylor will be celebrating their birthdays, Cecilee will be 11 and Taylor will be 12 and be baptized on the 28th. No greater joy in this life can replace the joy that can come from your children and grandchildren. Sometimes you have trials, but it doesn't take away the joy.
I had a myleogram this week and if I had to choose between doing this again and having my teeth pulled out I think I would choose the teeth pulling. I am getting over it but slowly and now it seems like my back is worse. Well it looks like surgery in June. But life is good. My sweet husband gave me the greatest Valentine and I could never find one so kind and thoughtful to spend the rest of my years with, we are looking at 19 years, can you believe it. I love him alot. And to all our kids we didn't give valentines too, (all of you) we love you.

Well today is a holiday from work, so I thought I should add a few thoughts. Brenda is home from her stay in the hospital and is doing well. It was a long and torturous event for her and her family, especially mom. The good news is that after all that they couldn't figure anything out but a virus. She has a clean bill of health and is glad to be home and so is her mom. Kristopher is mending after breaking his arm and having surgery and so I guess you could say we have been blessed.

Well its been a little while since I posted. I have suffered sickness and health and then some. It took me a while to get over a little case of Bronchiatis(3 weeks). Brenda came down with chicken pox and was covered from head to foot. Had a card party, finished football, and went to the banquet. Brandon was a great coach, gave all the kids confidence in their ability to play and ended with no wins, but lots of sucess. Thanksgiving is quickly coming and now, I have to get my act together and clean my house and get ready for the fat bird. My sister is having her knee scoped tomorrow and so another busy day. I am really thankful for alot of things and at this time of year, I remember how blest I am. A few disappointments in my life. We finally got direct tv and was looking forward to watching BYU and Air Force, to find out that it wasn't going to be shown on the Mountain. But this Saturday, BYU and Utah play and it will be on the Mountain. Family will be gathering to cheer for their favorite. Brenda, is recovering from the pox and she still loves grandma. Not anything else to exciting. It will be hard this Thanksgiving to be with out mom she has spent every one with us for the last 20 or more years. I am excited to see the girls and Bonnie and Steve at Thanksgiving. The girls just turned 17 and it seems like just yesterday they were born. Well until next time. Hope to have more interesting stuff.

oct. birthday dinner

Well, its been quite a week and weekend, with rain and football and rain and more rain and new snow on the mountain, it turned out fun. We celebrated conference, and I listened and made cards, the kids, Tanner, Tira, Russell, Colton, Shelby, and Kimberly colored and made cards with me, and listened I hope. It was a very good conference and the messages were great, all we have to do is Do It. Is exciting to have more temples being built. Dad and I want to do the Rome dedication. We celebrated Hunters 6th birthday, Grandma Boxes and Brandons birthday. It was fun and of course the kids, had a rousing game of football, and the adults who wanted played some board game. It would be alot more fun if all our kids and cousins could be here. We miss them and especially Nate and Karissa, we were used to having them around. Not much else going on Dad will be teaching his second class this week to all of his 5 students. He really enjoys it, and will like it better, the more he gets into the swing of things. By the way somehow, my pictures from the scrapbook fair ended on the bottom of all my blogs. And I was doing the chicken dance, even though I look a little spastic

yea the chili cookoff is over

Well last night we finally finished everything including the dinner for the chili cook off. If was a total success, grandpa worried too much, and made me crazy. But after several weeks of preparation, we finally pulled it off. Plenty of food, and lots of great support from the ward, over 160 in attendance. Our ward is great to pitch in and clean up. They replaced our wood gym floor to the tune of 6000 dollars, and we got to launch its first use with chili, we were all a little nervous. Now we can rest for a week till we start on the Christmas breakfast. Becki and Brandon bought a van, and now they can haul more football players. The football team played tonight and they actually made a touch down. Thats their second for the season. Pretty good for a team that only has three players to move in and out, on both defense and offense. Russell is the top scorer in his league for goals, in soccer. I did my day at the scrapbook expo. I really had a great time. Kim reynolds and her friends joined us later, and we had a great time. Dad has been hunting and he is still hunting.