Lunch With Jasine

On Friday, November 21st, Jasmine's school had their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for students and family. Matt and I were able to attend. (Thanks to Chantile! Thank you Chantile!!) We had a great time together. It's always so fun to see Jasmine floating on air when she gets excited. She was so thrilled to have us there with her - isn't youth wonderful??!!

Waiting in line for a yummy lunch! Hey, who's the tall kid!

And where's the basketball coach, he's gotta see this!

Jasmine and Matt enjoying lunch together...

Check out this happy face!! Not your typical lunch lady! The

kids just love Chantile - it isn't hard to see why!!

Kill da wabbit....

Couldn't resist putting this picture up - LJ was only about 13
or 14. We were on our favorite "varmint" run and LJ spotted
this rock chuck - good eyes, huh?!



Geoff Lees, LJ, George, and Curt Rawson
The "Mighty Hunters" left on Wednesday the 12th of November and hunted until Friday night. Not much luck though - not this time anyway!! Geoff did get a young buck - pretty small but probably good eating. There's always next week......the last week.......


Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!!

My Heavenly Father Loves Me

I know my Heavenly father loves me and if I am watchful, I see that love clearly everyday. Yesterday was no exception. I have had a difficult time sleeping because of a six day run of migraines - yea. I had committed to babysit for Amber on Wednesday but was feeling pretty yucky so I changed it to Thursday. The commitments I make to other people to do things are very important to me. Amber offered to find someone else, but I love seeing the kids and every mom knows how easy it is to find a babysitter last minute. Wednesday night was another sleepless night - well, does 3 hours count? But at least I didn't have a migraine - YAHOO!! As the sun began to rise I figured I would quit torturing myself and get out of bed. I knelt down for my morning prayers and pleaded with Heavenly Father to give me energy and strength and to help the kids to understand that Grandma wasn't at her top form. Oh, how my prayers were answered. The kids were great. Dalin didn't make a peep when I layed him down for his two naps and slept a little longer than he usually does. Ciara was content to draw and play quiet games with me. Dalin had a new "trick" and knows to fold his little arms when we say prayer. He just figured it out the night before, so when I sat down to feed him his breakfast and he folded his little arms, my heart melted and a powerful sense of peace spilled over me. He's only 11 months old - amazing, no?! The timing of him learning that couldn't have been more perfect, tender mercies of the Lord - they are everywhere - we have only to look! I know my Father in Heaven loves me. Nothing is too trivial for Him. When I need Him, He is there. If it is important to me, I know it is important to Him. I love my Heavenly Father!!

Magical Moments.....

Sometimes in life we are blessed to have magical moments. The nature of those moments change as we age, but they are magical none the less. Jasmine had one just a couple of days ago. "Look Grandma, I got to meet Barbie!" was all I heard as Jasmine raced off to retrieve the priced picture. Her excitement vibrated through the air as she danced around me as I inspected the picture. "Wow! Jasmine, this is so exciting!" I say breathlessly as she twirls in delight, "I know!" still dancing. It truly was a treasure for me to see her delight and drink in the the magic of the moment! Oh, how I love her spirit! I love you, Jamine!


Barbie and Jasmine!

Kicks and Giggles

Chantile sent me a whole bunch of these hilarious pictures. I laughed until my sides hurt. I picked out my favorite four. I hope they give you a good laugh too! We can all use a good laugh now again!

Keep that in mind ladies! "Better out than in, that's what I always say" ~ Shrek


Come on, admit it - someone came immediately to mind, didn't it!!

Have a great day and a good laugh !!

Happy News....

Dad had a successful surgery on his knee! Sounds like it was a real mess, but the doctor was able to do what he needed to do. (thankfully the doc worked on the correct knee!!) Now comes all the rehabilitation - not so fun, but when it heals, Dad will be glad to be able to walk with out so much pain. Ingrid went with Mom to give her some emotional support - thank you Ingrid!! I am so grateful you were there with Mom!! I love you Mom and Dad! I will call this weekend to check on you both.

I think this picture is on Amber's blog too, but I just couldn't resist putting it on mine as well - is this the cutest "little old man" you have ever seen?!?!