Relay for Life!

Hello everyone!! I was finally able to find a computer to update my blog!!!I was just saying today how much I missed being on this thing! Im going to have to make it a point to get to the library to update this thing more often. Anyways..... I want to share about what I did tonight.

I participated in the Relay for Life... this year was bitter sweet having just lost Grandpa Elliott in October 08 due to complication of Lung Cancer. I walked for him tonight and thought of all the fun times we had. The 4th of July weekend just passed and that was the same weekend as the Cruise in. We would all go up in the canyon to camp. This year, grandma asked if we wanted some chips and salsa....then proceeded to open a jar of salsa.. which was so totally ok... it just wasnt the same as fresh that gpa made to snack on. I sure miss him.

I also walked for my grandpa Myers who died in 1997 from stomach cancer. I miss him so much. I look at my dad and see my grandpa in him and some of the things he does reminds me of grandpa "Tug" so much that its like he is right there. I am going to have to get some pink mints this weekend... just to remind me of grandpa.

I walked for my dear sister in law for her battle that she fought...and thus far has won. She is CANCER FREE now for almost 3 years!!!! Yay!~~ It was so awesome to see her, my brother and their 3 daughters all there. Walking with the care takers and the Survivors.

I also walked for my Dr Patty Jones PA. Who I just found out is battling her cancer again after finding it in her bones. I look at that woman and see someone who is so upbeat, especially after all that she has been through, and I think to myself... my life? Its great.

If you have never participated in a Relay for Life event, I strongly recommend that you do it... its an amazing experience. I am posting some of the pix I took tonight.
Its good to be back!!!

This first pix is of Josh, Amber and Mady in the survivor/caretaker lap tonight.

It's too dang HOT out!

So I know that its been quite sometime since I have been on my blog to post or otherwise, but we were "blocked" from looking at blogs at work(which is what I did on my lunch) so here I sit stealing time on a friends computer to make a quick blog.

Today to beat the heat we went to the local Fun Park to let the boys run and play, which they did for almost 5 hours, they had the best time. We met my friend Heather and her boys there to let them all run, while we had mommy time and caught up on the events of our lives.

It was a great time and we will have to do it alot more, I would much rather be inside an air conditioned building than outside in the heat!!!

Have fun in the sun for all that like that....

In the Pursuit of Happiness - day 1

I was tagged by Jo. The challenge is to blog every day for 8 days about one thing that made me happy that day. I will totally do this, but it will have to be 8 work days as thats when I am able to blog. I tag - Sarah, Megan, and Chelle.

So day 1 -

I was driving to work this morning after having just left Kaleb at my moms to wait for the bus, and as Kaleb usually does, he calls me, just to talk.

So we talk for a few minutes about really nothing at all and then I tell him to get ready to head out to the bus, reminded him of all the things he needed to do and hung up. Well I forgot to tell him I loved him so I dialed him back and while waiting for him to answer I was jammin to Bon Jovi Bed of Roses. Singing my heart out.. and he answers.... I had to finish the long note and he just laughed and laughed...

I realized that his laugh made me way happy.. it was a great laugh.. so thats my happy thought for the day! Laughter is always the best early in the morning.....

My latest crafty projects

I decided to try to craft for Mother's Day instead of getting people something that they had to return for whatever reason.

This is what I came up with, a picture holder. I made one for my mom and my grandma as well as Kaleb's soccer coach(for all her help this season on and off the field). I am glad that they turned out as well as they did, everyone seemed to love them!

Here is my Moms.


Here is my Grandma's.


and here is Kaleb's soccer coach, Shauna's.


Tons of fun, and so easy to do. Now I have to decide what my next craft will be... hmmmmmm the possibilities are endless!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Mother's day to be has always been a day to celebrate my mom and grandma... lately things have changed a bit in the way that I look at the day and what needs to be celebrated. This year I wanted to reflect back to when I first became a mom to the wonderful whirlwind that I call Kaleb.

My first mothers day came on 11/28/2000, the day that wonderful whirlwind of a son came into my life. After I was fully awake, and over the shock of how NOT cute he was.. I realized right then in that moment that I was put on this Earth to be his mom, and to love and raise him as best as I could. While I dont always think that I am doing the best I can, I do love him more than anything in this world and would be totally and completely devestated without him. (How did that happen in the short 9 years that he has been with me???)

When I take a few minutes to just sit and watch Kaleb or listen to his endless chatter I have to remind myself that he is the reason that I am who I am, and I am happier now than I have ever been in my life.

My wish this Mother's Day is that all the mothers out there that read this, understand what I'm saying, and that they have one of those same moments on their Mother's Day... whenever it may be.

So on this Mother's Day, I want to celebrate all the mom's out there who are a part of me being the mom that I am today.. my mom, my grandma, my aunts, my sisters and my friends... Happy Mother's Day to you all!!!

And Kaleb? May we always take life as it comes together.. you are my heart!

Soccer

So 3 weeks ago the soccer season started, and as we ALL know the weather in Utah, we have been able to play 2 games out of the many that have been scheduled due to weather cancellations. Kaleb missed his first game because we were out of town but we made it to his second game.

This picture is when he got to kick the ball back into action, he did so good during the game. He was able to be goalie which he liked.. but when he went back to being a guard he forgot the no hands rule and picked up the ball just as it was about to go into the net! :) They got to shoot a penalty kick and missed! Whew!



Needless to say, our team lost :( (by alot!) but Kaleb loved playing and couldnt stop telling me how glad he was that we signed him up this year! He has informed me that he is going to play every year, so get ready mom!

I cant wait for more games I want to see him in action again, tomorrow is the next schedule game.. so cheer for us where ever you happen to be!

In Loving Memory

My family and the world has lost another great man! I learned that my Uncle Dan passed away on 4/20/09 after suffering from health problems. He was a really great guy to all who had the honor of knowing him. My Uncle Dan was an avid animal lover, he has many pets of his own, but the one thing I remember is going to his pet store when I was little and getting to hang out with him and all the animals. He loved birds, and has provided many a kid in our family with pets to take home and love.
I know that he is free from all his pain and that he is with my grandpa Syd tearin up the streets of heaven. Though our lives will never be the same without him here, it is my hope that the memories of him will help to heal the hearts of this family, especially Aunt Shirley and all their kids.
Love you and will miss you lots Uncle Dan!

Junkin

So my dad has always been really good at spotting "treasure" in anothers junk. For as long as I can remember my dad has always taken something that didnt work for someone else, tinkered with it and made it work for him, which is an awesome talent to have ... unless your just junkin to junk. My dad and his brothers always give pass along one pile of junk to another brother, or they trade junk! I have always thought it was funny when my mom flipped out about it... until my DAD decided that he needed a partner in junk .. and decided that partner should be none other than MY SON!!!
This week is the one week in a year that Hyrum City provides dumpsters for all sorts of garbage for its residents and my dad was cleaning up his yard with Kaleb's help. They headed over to throw away junk, and came home with "treasures"!!!
This is what they have found during the first 2 days at the dumpsters...

Kaleb and his snow items: a new snowboard and sled.



Kaleb and his "new" bike:



Kaleb and his "new" scooter: and his buddy... so proud of their find!!!



Just when I am tryin to learn and teach Kaleb to throw out unused items.. his buddy is teachin him the art of dumpster diving!

Gotta love them both!!

Happy Birthday Emily!!! (late)

So last Friday was my niece's birthday and I havent had the chance to post about her until today.

Emily is the most beautiful red curly haired girl that there ever was! She has light blue eyes is quick to smile and hug you when you need one! Emily has the most tender of hearts and often feels the pain of those around her to the point that she cries if you do. She is funny and smart and has just a touch of tomboy in her, always wanting to go and keep up with Kaleb sometimes getting hurt in the process but she is just over all FANTASTIC!!

She turned 8 and I can hardly believe that she is that old already, she is getting ready to be baptized at the beginning of May, which I couldnt be more proud of her for making that choice. She is truly a gift from God, and I am so happy that she is in my family.

I made this frame for her to put whatever picture she wants in it, but its bright and cheery and girly.. just like Em!

Love you much!!

Happy Birthday to my first HERO!!!!

Yesterday was my dad's 55th birthday! Since I only have access to a computer for a limited time, I wanted to blog about him now!

My dad was my very first hero and he continues to be one to me now. As a little girl I couldnt wait for him to get home so that we could climb into the black rocker and watch M*A*S*H together, which we did everyday. My dad was gone a lot when we were growing up due to his job, but there was never a time that I wasnt glad to see him come home from off the road. He worked hard for our family, and he still does.
My dad is a rough and tough guy, but it never failed that all of us kids friends loved my dad, and they still do.

My dad is still my biggest hero and has become the hero in Kaleb's life as well. According to Kaleb, there isnt anything that buddy(what Kaleb and my dad call each other)can't or won't do for him. My dad is incredibly patient with Kaleb and teaches him as much as Kaleb can absorb. The other night Kaleb wanted to call buddy on the phone cuz he was just certain that he could fix his friends scooter if buddy walked him through it over the phone!

I love my dad more than any other man on this earth and probably always will. He is the most amazing man, husband, dad, and grandpa that I know and I am the luckiest girl in the world cuz he is mine!!!

Happy 55th birthday old man!!! I love you!!!