I realize that I focus alot on my "grandchildren", after all they are one of lifes greatest joys for sure, but I don't say enough about my "children" so although this may embarrass them, here goes:
Jason, what can I say, I am so proud of him! He has overcome so many obstacles in his life to get where he is today. He is a HS teacher and a really good one at that. He is a good, kind , decent human being. He is very good to me.
Heather, she is so smart and one of the "kindest" women I have ever met. She is always willing to help a family member out. She is always accepting, never judging. She is very creative. She always has time for me to just talk! She is a good listener and a great sounding board for me and I am sure others as well. She is a great teacher to her children.
Aubrey, she is such a great Mom! She runs a tight ship but is raising kind, obedient, smart, respectful, well rounded children and that is an amazing feat in the world today. She is always there for me, especially when I have been sick or recovering from surgery.She is very creative and talented .She is also a good friend to alot of people ,especially to me. She is a really good listener.
Sallie, she is very sensitive and also extremely intelligent! She tries to act tough sometimes but underneath that exterior is someone who is very unselfish and would do anything for a friend. She has taught me alot about everything. If I need to know anything about a certain subject,she can usually tell me. She adores animals and has dedicated her life to that cause. She is also very creative. She also has an amazing singing voice.
Jamie, she is extremely artistic in SO many ways. She is a hard worker who loves her family. She is a loving Mom who has accepted parenting responsibility to 2 children that she did not give birth to, but you would never know that they are not hers by birth. She is so good to them and its obvious they love her very much. She is also very smart and I am convinced there is nothing she can't figure out how to do. She also has a beautiful singing voice. I can always count on her to call me every day( sometimes more than once :-))
Jimmy, my baby boy :-) he is extremely talented musically. His voice is beautiful. He is very smart and except for a few instances growing up( I am sure there were some I didn't know about LOL) never gave me any trouble. He is very sensitive, how could he not be, with all these girls! He has never met a stranger and everyone who meets him like him. He has ambition and wants to make a better life for his family. He loves his wife and Son very much. He served a mission in Africa for the Church. He is a good father. He is Patriotic!
So as you can see, I am very blessed to have all these beautiful, talented and good children. When they were growing up and things were so hectic and there were so MANY of them and so MUCH to do, I used to think that I would be thrilled to see them all grow up and leave! As I write this blog, I have to admit, I am crying because I MISS them so much( not that I want anybody to move back home :-))I miss the days when they were all tucked into bed and I knew where they were. I miss the sound of their voices, calling my name, hearing them come home, sitting around the table eating or playing games, sometimes I even miss the arguing! It is so quiet sometimes and I thought I would love it but most of the time I don't. So all you young parents out there, take my advice and CHERISH every second because it will all pass way too quickly. And to my 6 wonderful children, I Love You with all my heart and pray for you daily. I am so proud to be your Mother.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Best Friends
I admit I don't have alot of friends but the friends I do have are absolutely the best in the world! They are kind, loving, loyal, and most of all non-judgemental and they are always there for me and I want so much to be there for them. I do try! The older I get, I realize that its not the "quantity" but the "quality" that counts. So to all of my wonderful friends out there, just know I love you and your friendship means the world to me!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Little Miss 4th Grade( Gilbert Elementary School)
Morgan was in her first pageant last night! It was all her idea, she came home a couple of weeks ago and told Aubrey that she wanted to enter. She won!!!! We are so proud of her! She did really well, showed incredible poise and thanks to her Mom( for her gorgeous hair) and Aunt Jamie( for her gorgeous makeup).
Thursday, January 14, 2010
I just don't understand
I just don't understand why bad things happen to good people! There is so much going on with alot of my dear friends right now and it is heartbreaking. I thought I had faith but maybe I don't have as much as I thought I did. I know there is a plan but why does it seem like all the " bad guys" get off and the "good guys" get hurt!!!! It is just so hard to swallow. I know alot of you have been on your knees right along with me, praying for these people and I know they are in Gods hands and whether we understand it or not, His will will be done. I still don't understand but maybe we aren't supposed to................
First weekend at Gagas' and Papas'
Aubrey needed a break..........why I do not know! papa and I gladly obliged and somehow we survived. Actually the babies were really good and it helped having both big sisters around. I even made it to church on time. It was alot of fun but after church I came home and passed out on the couch for 2 hours. Now I know why Heavenly Father gives children to younger women :-)
My all occasion tree
I did not want to put up the tree in my dining room( thats a change for me) so my friend Amber told me about someone she knew who kept a tree up and decorated it for different holidays so here is my "Valentine" tree.
Gracie and Maddie 11 months
Hard to believe its been almost a year since these little munchkins joined our family!
Elf on a Shelf
Now whoever heard of such a thing as an "elf on a shelf" ? Well some SWEET child in Morgans class got one so gaga had to plead to the ELF king to send one to her, otherwise life just wouldn't be fair.....now would it. Guess what a few days later the "elf " appeared. I hope he will visit various members of our family in the years to come. Something tells me he will........
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