Keeping Busy!

Just wanted to post a few more pictures from when Eric and Joy were here. Rick and I enjoy each other's company but family is so important to us. It's hard not to be able to have them around or to visit with them. Today I was thinking about things I'm thankful for. My family is number one followed by the church. But one thing right now that I'm so thankful for is cell phones and blogs that help me keep in touch with my family. I'm so glad that I get to see updates of the grandkids all the time and see how they are growing. I'm also thankful (most days) that I have a job to go to. It keeps me busy and helps pass the time.

I had to laugh at this picture because this is just what Rick does lately when I take pictures of him! A cheesy grin! We love you, Eric!!!

Botanical Gardens

Today we went to the Botanical Gardens to walk around. Even though it is September there were still some beautiful flowers blooming. My first visit to the Botanical Gardens was a year ago when my brothers and sisters came out to visit. This was Rick's first visit. I am constantly amazed at the things that are offered in our city that we didn't know were here or that we never took the time to venture to them in the seventeen years we have lived here.

The Rose Garden

Goldfish in the little streams!

These are big model trains that you can walk through with them going by you.

Happy Birthday, Kaiden and Cooper!

Happy Birthday this week to our grandsons, Kaiden and Cooper!

Monday is Cooper's big 2 year old birthday! He is such a happy little guy and so busy! He is always smiling and laughing. He loves to climb and explore and keep his mom very busy! I love his big brown eyes!!! What a darling little guy he is. We love you, Cooper and hope you have a fun birthday. Wish we could be there to celebrate it with you!

Tuesday is Kaiden's birthday! It's hard to believe that he is four. It seems like just yesterday that he was a little nine month old crawling around our familyroom. Kaiden reminds me so much of his father down to his cute smile and twinkle in his eye. You can tell that he is always thinking about something. I love his hugs when he sees us! Happy Birthday, Kaiden. We love you!

I Miss You All!

I miss my grown children so much especially after just having some of them here visiting. I miss their laughter,chatting, busyness and talks with Rick and me. I miss the help they give dad and I. But most of all I just miss their friendship and just having them here within our four walls again. I long for the days when they were children, when I could hug them everyday, when I would hear the words, "Mom" everyday. Stephanie, Eric, Joy and baby Olivia were all here and now it is quiet....too quiet! It was wonderful having them here even if it was for a short time (Stephanie only for 24 hours.) When the day starts getting lonely I have my cherished memories to get me through. Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing us with wonderful memories to keep.

“Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely.” Becky Aligada

A Great Week!

Happy Birthday, Maddie!

Happy Birthday to our sweet little granddaughter, Maddie! What a cute two year old! Maddie is adorable with such beautiful eyes! When she says "Hi Grandma" it really warms my heart. We love you, Maddie, and hope that you have a wonderful birthday and enjoy your cake and presents! What a fun and exciting time for you!!!

Be My Little Bumblebee - Ouch!!!

For all of you who have been sting by a bee...I now have a lot of compassion for you! Unfortunately, I now know how it hurts! It stings and hurts even five hours later! That cute little bee decided that I was fair game during a fire drill at school. My leg immediately swelled up. I now understand why those who get stung cry....It hurts!!!!