Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
Well, I have spent most of the day and last night sick with the flu. Ugh...But I was greeted this morning by a Happy Mother's Day phone call from my Travis! That was so nice and made it feel like he was still in the same town and not so far away. Then Ransom and Chandler came downstairs to sing Happy Mothers' Day to me and from around the corner came...Trevor wrapped up in the blankie I made him for Christmas. He had told me that he wasn't going to be able to come home for today. But Dan and the brothers were in on it. He got here in the middle of the night evidently. What a GREAT surprise!! Dan had to get my meds from the pharmacy so he stayed home with me and the boys went to church. They brought me home the annual potted pansies from church. One in lavender to remember my mom and purple because they love me they said. Sweeties. Dan gave me fuschia colored mini carnations. So I have all of them on top of the tv so I can look at them from my chair. I got to talk to Dad and Jan on the phone for awhile. They said that Rhett had come to make Jan breakfast for them. Cool bro. I got there. I called Joan and also my sister, Peggy to wish them Happy Mothers' Day. And then I got breakfast for dinner. Chandler made me one of my favorites, French toast!! By now my tummy is feeling better so I am glad that I'm improving. I don't have to work tomorrow so I can rest up. Dan has doted on me today, as usual and that was wonderful because he was so tired from going to the store for me late last night. All in all it's been a layed back day. I watched a Schwarzeneggar flick and then Notting Hill with Julia Roberts. I've been missing my mom a lot lately and so yesterday when I was running the make and take jewelry event at Michaels I made a pretty necklace with clear crystals, lavender crystals and a pretty butterfly in honor of Mom. I remember as a little girl she painted the ceiling in her bedroom lavender because she loved that color so much. It's pretty and it was my first try at jewelry making! I tried taking a picture of it but it didn't turn out. I'll try again tomorrow when I'm feeling even better and maybe post it on my Facebook. I'm grateful tonight for a loving and fun family who loves me and also love our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Because without Him I wouldn't have my family forever. There are not enough words of gratitude for that. But still, He knows the contents of my heart. I hope everyone who reads this feels blessed beyond measure as I do.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
An Eagle Soars
Last night we had the honor of seeing our Trevor receive his Eagle award from the Boys Scouts of America. It was a great evening. When it was the fathers turn to speak Dan told a sweet story about a little eagle that was raised as a chicken and how the farmer ultimately helped him soar as an eagle. He challenged Trevor and Craig (the other Eagle and one of Trevor's buddies) to soar. Matthew and Krista and family came to the ceremony and Matthew sat in the eagles nest during the program. Alycia, Trevor's sweetheart also attended the program. One of the best moments was when Dan and I received our mother and father pins, but also when Trevor surprised his good friend and mentor for the past several years, Mr. Fred Hall, with the mentor pin. Mr. Hall joked later that he wouldn't have come had he known he was getting a pin. Funny, funny Mr. Hall. I had the honor of making the cake for the night. This was my first cake that I did entirely on my own using my cake decorating skills I learned last year. It was a hit so that was great. It was an amazing night and I was so tickled I wore my mother's pin to church today too. Yes, I'm a mother who never thought we'd see the day, but thank you, Trevor for making our dream for you come true. Soar, baby, soar.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Farewell and Fix It
Well, Travis and Thomas left for Idaho this morning and are still on the road as I write this. It was so sweet having big hugs from Thomas. So sweet! We hugged and kissed Travis too and sent them on their way. I did pretty good. Didn't bawl. I asked Travis to pray us there! Jessica and baby Felix flew to Idaho Saturday while Brent (her dad) drove the truck of their stuff to their place in Hailey, Idaho. Jessica was amazing as she got packed so quickly and with two little ones that need lots of attention!
Trevor was home this weekend and undertook an amazing feat! He took apart his car and another one that he had bought for parts. You should have seen our driveway...filled with all kinds of car parts. It took him until about 2pm today that he got it together. The Subaru worked just how he wanted it too and he was tired but happy. Blood blisters at all!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Poor Thomas
Thursday, April 23, 2009
This and that
This picture is one of our little Felix this past Sunday. He is getting so expressive now! It's supposed to be a video but I'm not sure if I'm doing it correctly. He is so cute and expressive with his whole little body. When he focuses on you it's wonderful because then he coos and smiles so big!
Speaking of this sweet little lamb, he, his big brother and Mommy and Daddy leave to move to Idaho this Saturday. I will try to be brave and not cry but my bet is I will be bawling...not Felix or Thomas. I am so proud of them for making this change and trying to better their family situation. Travis will have a much better paying job and Jess will be able to continue to stay home with the two little ones. They're having a loading party tomorrow night so I'll go over to help tend the little ones while they do that. Hopefully, we will be following them in a few months if Dan's job transfer goes through. Cross your fingers and pray for us! It's hard being in limbo and not knowing exactly what's going to happen. It's also hard to know that I will not be able to see all of them so often! I will miss them all so much!!!
It's getting late and my eyes are trying to slam shut.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
New Adventures
Well, it seems that I had forgotten that I even had a blog to be quite frank. But my friends and family had not. I do miss the fun of posting pics and letting others know what is going on with our family.
Tonight Travis, Jess & the boys came over for dinner. I made pork chops. They didn't come out quite as I had liked, but it ended up that they were a hit anyway! Thanks, guys! Jess decided that a walk was in order since this Conference Sunday was a particularly sunny one. The weather was gorgeous today! So I snapped this pic of her and little Felix's face peeking out. Yes, I've been remiss as a grandma and have not properly announced the addition of Felix into the family. He was born January 21st and is so adorable. More pictures will be coming. My favorite name for him? Chunka Munka Man. He's such a chubby little thing! Also, I'll be putting some more pics on my Facebook too.
So tonight it's official...as per directions by the Spirit...Dan is actively seeking a transfer to a Home Depot in Idaho! I never thought I'd want to leave Washington but the Lord can change a heart. I still love Washington but feel so drawn to Idaho. The catalyst for this was Travis and Jess are moving there in about a month. It got us thinking, and praying, very hard. I even went so far as to pray for a stupor of thought so I wouldn't worry about it. Instead, got a giddy, warm, got to do it feeling and that everything would work out. Chandler was hesitant but is now game for anything, Trevor's all for it since his steady girl will be in Idaho too, Ransom wants the whole discussion to stop and us to forget about leaving. Dan and I feel calm, peaceful and that it's what we want to do. Hopefully we will be able to convince Ransom that this'll be a good move for the family and there are good things awaiting us there.
I'm still working at Michaels for now. Kind of hoping that I'll be able to transfer to one in Idaho too because you can't beat the discount!! Krista has been helping us so much lately as we are going through and doing some deep cleaning and dejunking the house whether we move or not. She says it's her secret plot to make us want to stay in this house and not move. Let's not think about how much I will miss our sisters here in WA. When I'm not dejunking and working I am scrapbooking, sewing and quilting. Oh, and did I mention crocheting?
Okay, Travis, here's a bonafide post, where's my banana Slurpee?
Tonight Travis, Jess & the boys came over for dinner. I made pork chops. They didn't come out quite as I had liked, but it ended up that they were a hit anyway! Thanks, guys! Jess decided that a walk was in order since this Conference Sunday was a particularly sunny one. The weather was gorgeous today! So I snapped this pic of her and little Felix's face peeking out. Yes, I've been remiss as a grandma and have not properly announced the addition of Felix into the family. He was born January 21st and is so adorable. More pictures will be coming. My favorite name for him? Chunka Munka Man. He's such a chubby little thing! Also, I'll be putting some more pics on my Facebook too.
So tonight it's official...as per directions by the Spirit...Dan is actively seeking a transfer to a Home Depot in Idaho! I never thought I'd want to leave Washington but the Lord can change a heart. I still love Washington but feel so drawn to Idaho. The catalyst for this was Travis and Jess are moving there in about a month. It got us thinking, and praying, very hard. I even went so far as to pray for a stupor of thought so I wouldn't worry about it. Instead, got a giddy, warm, got to do it feeling and that everything would work out. Chandler was hesitant but is now game for anything, Trevor's all for it since his steady girl will be in Idaho too, Ransom wants the whole discussion to stop and us to forget about leaving. Dan and I feel calm, peaceful and that it's what we want to do. Hopefully we will be able to convince Ransom that this'll be a good move for the family and there are good things awaiting us there.
I'm still working at Michaels for now. Kind of hoping that I'll be able to transfer to one in Idaho too because you can't beat the discount!! Krista has been helping us so much lately as we are going through and doing some deep cleaning and dejunking the house whether we move or not. She says it's her secret plot to make us want to stay in this house and not move. Let's not think about how much I will miss our sisters here in WA. When I'm not dejunking and working I am scrapbooking, sewing and quilting. Oh, and did I mention crocheting?
Okay, Travis, here's a bonafide post, where's my banana Slurpee?
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