Just to Cute!!!

Jaylee and Bria!

BEACH BUMS!!!

This one is for you Aunt Bailey and Uncle Christopher!

Beach Bums! This one is for you Bailey and Christopher!

I thought this was a sweet picture of Jaylee and Bria!

This one is for you Bailey and Christopher! Before this happened Faith was running and her pants fell to her ankles and she fell flat on the ground. She wasn't very happy at that point!

San Diego Here We Come!!!

We leave tomorrow for San Diego! Yeah...it will be so much fun! Ron's family is going too. (His Brother Gary and all his kids and grandkids). Christopher and Bailey will come next week because they were so sweet and let an employee have the first week. He had helped them in their business so much this past year they thought this would be nice for his family.

Heather and Heath will be home tomorrow from Haiti. They are in Florida tonight and will get home late tomorrow. I bet their kids are excited to see them ! I talked to Heather for over an hour today when they arrived in Florida. They had a great trip and will be posting a video soon on her blog. I hope she can come for a few days to Cali with Tyson and Ethan! It just cost so much to fly. I wished they could all come, but they had their Haiti trip to go on. Next year hopefully they will all be there including the girls from Haiti!!

Special Pictures

First Day of Vacation. Lot's of plans!

First day out of school...Yeah! I got up and exercised, washed clothes, cleaned the pool, and then Ron and I went to a movie. Dumb movie..."Waitress." Slow and definitely not worth the money. Funny here and there and that's about it. Ok for a movie at home when you're really bored.
One week until we go to San Diego for a whole month!!! What are we thinking? I can't wait to get to the beach and relax. Then we have Sherrie's wedding on July 13 and following that is our Sister's Outing for two nights on the 16th and 17th. Then the 23rd is Ron and my 36th Anniversary. Wow...that is a long time! Then, of course I want to see my grandkids in Utah before school starts on the 8th of August. Hopefully I can work it all out. My summer is planned!!!

LOVE THURSDAY

I chose Shauna for Love Thursday this week. She is graduating from high school tonight. The last of Eileen and Gerald's children. She has grown up to be a beautiful young woman who her parents and family can be proud of. She has high ideals and is going to go far in her life. What a fun and lovable person she is. We love you Shauna and are so very proud of you!!! We wish we could have been there to help you celebrate tonight. I hope you have a great and fun graduation and night!!! This is a new beginning for you and for your parents. CONGRATULATIONS SHAUNA!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY RONNIE AND ALEIA

Seven years has gone by!!! Sometimes slow and sometimes fast. You two have grown so much in those seven years. You have a beautiful family now. Remember the important things in life and you will always have happiness. We love you and Happy Anniversary!

Little story about Thursday!!! I picked up my Aunt Lurlene at the airport after work. We stopped and rented a bed for her for the next two weeks while she stays with Mommo. I took her to mom's where Eileen left Jason's car there for them to use. They were hungry and decided to go get something to eat. I wasn't going to go because I had my visiting teachers coming at 5:30 and then I was going to go to a friends daughter's piano recital at the college. Anyway, something told me to keep an eye on them. So I followed them onto Broadway...punt, punt, punt, about 5-10 miles an hour they go. (oh, by the way Jason car is a stick shift) They pulled over and I turned on the side street and watched them. They started going again and turned left on Power Road going towards the mall. They were going about 15-20 mile and hour now. Then they pulled over to a left hand turn and I went ahead and made a u-turn. I turned on the road they would be turning on. They had no idea I was following them. They didn't turn and didn't turn even when the traffic was all clear several times. So I got out of my car and asked them what was wrong. The car wouldn't start. I went across Power and got Aunt Lurlene in the back seat and drove it to my car. (It started right up) I don't think she had the clutch all the way to the floor. So, I had Aunt Lurlene drive my car back to mom's and I took them to dinner. We went to country Buffet. When we got inside Aunt Lurlene was having a sugar low so we had to pass all the people and get her somewhere to sit down and get her a drink. It took her about 30 minutes and then she ate her dinner. I took them back to mom's and we were laughing as they tried to get their behinds out of the car. I told them I wished I had a movie of them. I helped Aunt Lurlene unpack and got home around 8:30. Long day, but I'm glad I was there to help them. Today they went to Walmart and McDonald's and didn't have any problems. We'll all be there someday!

LOVE THURSDAY

Jonah Michael McDonald is my Love Thursday. He turned 5 years old on the 15th of May. He is such a sweetheart that I love so much. I remember the day he was born. He scared us to death when the nurses pushed the code red button after the delivery. But he was OK, thank heavens, and we had another wonderful grandson. He has brought so much joy and happiness in our life. We miss having him near us to hold and give kisses to. We love you Jonah!!!!

This was hilarious! Jaylee was chewing on a cup and Brody took it away! She was brokenhearted. The solution...they all got their own cups!

Happy Mother's Day

I sure hope you all had a great Mother's Day. We did! We (Ronnie Aleia, Faith, Jaylee, Christopher, Bailey, Brody, Grandma Etta, Ron and I)had dinner at my house of yummy ham, funeral potatoes, fruit salad, rolls, corn, and green beans. Connie, Homer, Josh, Meagan and Brooklyn came over for dessert and we had cheese cake and strawberry shortcake. Of course we had a taste of both. Meagan made the cheescake. Yum!!! I had some funny pictures to put on but everytime I,ve tried I just get letters and numbers when I download the pictures. Anyone know why???
Later that evening I took a plate to Mommo. She had an upset stomach earlier and didn't come.

I've Been Tagged!

1. I'm talking to Heather on the phone so she is giving me some ideas to help me....The first one is that I crunch on ice whenever I can. (as I am now!)

2. I can make up some pretty weird childrens nighttime stories!!! I make them up as I go and act them out at times.

3. I got on the yearbook committee my senior year and then I joined a lot of the clubs so I could have my picture in the yearbook a lot. (How vain!)

4. I had a burglar come in to my house before I had kids. Ron slept through most of it while I was under the bed calling the cops!! (to long for the blog, so ask me sometime about it)

5. I like to water ski and snow ski like Connie. I'm definitely not very good and its been years.

6. My talent??? I like crocheting as most of you know. I've made 3 blessing dresses so far and lots of afghans and baby blankets.

7. I've worked in the Young Women the past four years and for many more since 1971. To many to count. I've had many callings that I thought....ME??? But with Heavenly Father's help you can do a lot more than you ever think!!! I've learned and grown during those years, so don't ever underestimate yourself. Heavenly Father is always there to help you get through all things.

The only ones I see that hasn't been blogged is Ashleigh and Allison. So, you two have been tagged.

Busy Weekend

Wow! What a busy weekend. Connie came down and we went to a movie Thursday night. We saw "Disturbia". It was a scary movie! (Connie said it was the scariest she has ever seen). It was good though and it sure kept your attention. Then Friday night we took her car in to get fixed. Katie came over and when Brendon came for their kids we went and saw "Lucky You" with Drew Barrymore. It was a pretty good movie too. We came home and had an ice cream and visited for awhile. Then Saturday morning Connie and I took mom to I Hop for breakfast. After that we went to the mall and shopped until her car was done. I came home after a stop at Sam's Club and cleaned the pool, vacuumed, and washed clothes. Ron has been hunting since Thursday with Ronnie and Christopher and Aaron. Luckily, Ronnie is OK after flipping his four wheeler and Ron is OK after falling on his knee. I'm so thankful that they weren't hurt. We are very blessed.

LOVE THURSDAY (a little late, but here it is)

Tyson is my Love Thursday!!!! He turned 10 years old on May 4. He has always been a sweetie! I remember when we first started having him over and how much he needed to be loved. One look in his big brown eyes and you automatically fell in love with this awesome boy. We are so lucky to have him in our family. He has brought so much joy and laughter in our hearts. Heavenly Father has blessed us more than we ever expected. Tyson, Grandma and Grandpa love you so much and are so glad that you are our grandson! My, how you have changed!!! (Hee-Hee, six eyes???)

LOVE THURSDAY

My sweet Grandchildren!! This is the last time they were all together. Pretty soon we'll get an updated picture of them. You can see who are the hams!

Run Ragged!!!

Heather was here for three days and we ran ourselves ragged!!! We drove around Saturday, Sunday afternoon and Monday looking at possibles homes for her. We went as far as Johnson's Ranch and to the end of Val Vista (which is Hunt Highway). She has two favorites that she is thinking about. One is off of Gilbert Rd. and Warner. Perfect location, big back yard and a pool. Six bedrooms. The other one is off off Meridian and Elliot. (Not as big of a yard but has a pool and is two years newer) I hope they can figure out which is the best for them or if there is another one they should be able to find. Christopher looked at the Highland homes and I'm going out to look at them and see if that is a possibility. They have basements which Heather would like to have. There were others that were nice but little things weren't quite right. We still had a good time but ate to much...Pei Wei, Matta's and Cracker Barrell. I did good today though. So keep them in your prayers that they will find the place they are supposed to be. Good Ward, great schools and good friends in the neighborhood!!

Proud Grandpa!

I didn't think this picture was going to work but it turned out pretty neat. Grandpa sure is proud of his little Angel Jaylee Joy! So is her Grandma!

Beautiful Like Her Mother

I think this is a beautiful picture of Jaylee and Aleia. They are both so beautiful. What a special day this was to see this special little angel blessed by her daddy. (April 15,2007) Unfortunately most of my other pictures were blurry with her and her daddy and family! I need a new camera!!! You can hint to my husband...Mother's Day, Anniversay, and birthday coming up in the next few months.

EASY-CHERRY COBBLER

2 cans cherry pie filling (or whatever fruit you want)
1 yellow cake mix
1 and 1/2 cubes of butter (I use margarine)

Spray 9x13 dish with Pam. Put the fruit pie filling on the bottom. Sprinkle cake mix (dry) over the fruit. Dab the butter all around the cake mix or melt the butter and pour over the cake mix.

Cook in oven (or dutch ovens) for 40 minutes on 350 degrees or until bubbly and a light golden brown.

Put vanilla ice cream on top and enjoy!

EASTER

Easter weekend we went with Ronnie and Aleia and the girls to the Little Red Cabin. (as Aleia already told on her blog) We had a lot of fun with them. It was fun to visit with Connie, Homer, Eileen, Gerald, and Shauna. (missed Linda and Mike though) I am so thankful for the wonderful family that I have been blessed with. I know we can always count on each other. I wish my other children and grandchildren could have been with us too. I slept a lot better then I thought I would there. It was plenty warm with their electric heaters. I did miss having a toilet though! You know what I mean? It was definitely a different Easter though...grilled ham and cheese sandwiches for our Easter lunch. Actually they tasted pretty good.
I've been helping the students do there Aims testing the past two days. We have two more to go!!! I'll make it hopefully! I've got Y.W. tonight and I need to make a dessert. Recipe coming!
Thank you Shannon and Jason for taking care of Mommo and inviting her for Easter dinner. I appreciate it bunches!