Hayden Graduated!!!

Here are the most amazing kids EVER!!! They will tell you this as well. Hayden graduated from Intech CHS last night. He spoke and did an AWSOME job with his speech, of course Jessica will take credit for most of the editing and additions. I can't believe next school year Adrienne, Hayden, Jessica will all be is college. Josh will be a sophomore at LHS.

I think he looks thrilled to be standing next to his

"sign on the bridge"!!!

This is a neighborhood tradition to post most major events on the bridge for everyone to see.

Hayden in the middle of two of his mentors and friends. I think it was very nice of them to come and support my boy.

Wish me luck and maybe be a little jealous that I will have all of the kids home until Sunday.

I am back

I have been away helping my parents in Idaho, mom had a complete knee replacement and dad has not been feeling well. She is doing really well and is talking about having her other knee done as soon as the doctor will let her.


While I was away my oldest daughter, Jessica turned 23. I can't believe I have been blessed to be her mom. She is beautiful, sassy, talented, bright, well read, travels the world and a little bit bull headed. She can make all of her dreams come true. She has come home to Utah for Hayden's graduation and all ready she can't shake the "kid" from following her. I wish she would sing more and share her talent with others. She happens to be the shortest in the family, but I think she kind of likes it because her younger sister often gets mistaken for being the oldest. When they were both in high school, Jessica often was the protector of her little, big sister. Jessica is the oldest grand-daughter and the first great grandchild on my side of the family. She has been to Switzerland, Germany, Egypt, Italy, Abu-Daubi, Dubai, Austria, and has traveled much of the United States and she is only 23. I am so happy to be her mom and hope we can giggle together for the next 23 years.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER

Happy Birthday Deann!!! I love you and so glad we are sisters. Deann is my sister closest in age to me, she is tall blonde and beautiful. She is the mother of 4 girls, teaches high school and is the primary president in her ward. She is a great cook, sews and is always looking for ways to serve others. I am always amazed by her awareness of others and like my mom can remember everyone. When we get together it is so nice, we love creating together, having tiny spicy and just catching up. Deann I hope your year is a good one and stress free!! I love you.

Mother's Day Do-Over

I hope all of you women in my life had a great mother's day, but for me I need a do-over. Adrienne made a surprise visit and made curry, but she brought her laundry and needed me to pay for a few things. I loved her visit. Jessica made a nice phone call. Hayden wrote me a beautiful note and Josh, well as he said, "I got nothin' for you, but you know I love you and I don't want to do the dishes. Bart, bless his heart, was/is quite sick and the dog jumped off the bed injuring his other back leg. Primary was a bust with missing teachers and no singing leader. I am not in need of a dramatic production because I have a great family, but maybe next year I could have my toenails painted fire engine red, curl up with a new book, and even have someone else cook for that day.

So to all of you Happy Mother's Day????

Crashin' Cousins

The "cousins" came by unexpectedly on Saturday and I am glad they did. I think it is great that they got rained out at Lagoon and came to Logan instead. Sadie the Blondie asleep in my bed immediately told me that my blinds were really dirty and needed to be cleaned. I'll get right on that right away. Chloey the redhead, trying not to grin and laying by the Blondie, went right to the art closet , the game closet and toy room to check to see if much had changed since she was here last. Next visit hopefully we will have time to play a little more. Andrea had to wear her aunt's shoes to the DI and to check out Hobby Lobby and Deidra was caught wearing her sun glasses indoors. I thought I was the only one who did that and it usually means mom has a beast of a migraine. Deann and I could not get it all in, we talked as fast as we could and we HAD to go a get tiny spicy chicken. I'm glad they stopped by and can't wait for the next visit. I love my family.