Harrison and his Backpack

I got up this morning and got ready for scrapping. Harrison had put on his backpack so I could take him to school. I had to take a picture of this. I don't know how he carries it around. It looks too heavy to me.

I made this page. I talked so much and laughed so much and had so much fun that I only got one page done today. I'll do better tomorrow, maybe.

 I picked up Heather and she came and hung out with me for awhile. She brought some pictures and we begged for paper and made part of a page. It was fun to hang out with her. We went to Pizza Factory for lunch with Heather Merrill and Gerri. It was very yummy.

I spent the rest of the time after taking Heather home so she could take a little nap before she had to go to work scrapping. I just am not very motivated today. I am having too much fun visiting with my friends. Now I'm going to my room and get some sleep. I am sharing a room with Heather and Gerri. They are so much fun.
Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for my Heather. I have loved this girl since she was a baby with all my heart. My very first grandchild. She is so sweet to her grandma. I am blessed to have her in my life.

In Utah for some Fun

I left around noon and headed for Utah. I stopped at a rest stop to stretch my legs and at a gas station and one more stop in Salt Lake because I was getting sleepy. But I made it. The traffic and construction was pretty bad but I made it through.
I met John at Denny's in Springville where Heather works and we had dinner so she could serve us. She works there on the night shift. She looks so good and gives her grandma the best hugs in the world. And I didn't remember to take a picture. How bad is that. But I'm going to see her tomorrow so I'll get one then. But I did get a picture of my room at Dean and Amie's. Isn't it Ritzy looking.

And I have my computer to blog on. What more could a girl ask for.

I talked for a long time with my bestest friend Kathy tonight. I just love that lady so much. She is truly my best forever friend. We have a history together. We can remember when for 30+ years.  She was my visiting teacher. This is why it's so important to do you visiting teaching. You may be missing out on a forever friend.

Now it's time for me to go to sleep so I can scrapbook all day tomorrow and the next day too.

Good Night!

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for Kathy. She always lifts me up and make me feel happy. And she has a heart of gold. I am blessed to have her in my life.

Janna is Home

I spent lots of time in the kitchen today cooking. I made wilted spinach with garlic and butter. Tommy liked it but I have never liked spinach but it was okay. Then I made blueberry muffins for the kids. I put on a pot of black beans so we can have black bean burritos tonight. I have got all the kids and Janna eating black bean burritos. I love them. Only Tommy is our hold out. He still only likes refried beans so I make both.
I talked to Dean, John and Janna today. It was nice to hear their voices. Then I got to talk to Judy. She called me and we discussed "Bountiful Baskets" and desserts. It was so good to hear from her. Can't wait for this weekend to spend time with my friends. Janna is going to be home at about 2 today.

I really am going to have to have a talk with Harley Annie. I really can't have goaties on my back porch. She had to show me how cute they were. I do think they are cute. Especially this one eating. My favorite. Dinner is done and now I'm going to do nothing.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for this little farm I get to live on. It is fun. I am where I am supposed to be but not for the reason I thought when I started building my cute little house.

Making Granola

Today I made granola and oatmeal cookies. This granola is so yummy. I will be making this often. It will be good in my yogurt in the morning. I also roasted vegetables for Tommy for lunch and made stir fry chicken and rice for dinner. Today it seemed that I was in the kitchen all day.
I picked up Bailee at 4:30 from school. She had a class activity finding bugs to pin. Her best find was a frog. She loves critters of all sorts.
Then I fed for Harley because her YW leader and her friends was picking her up and taking her to the Visitors Center at the Temple. I was so pleased that she wanted to go. I took Bailee to YW and Austin to Scouts. He got his tenderfoot rank tonight and I wasn't there to have him put the pin on me. I wish I would have went now but it was a very busy day and I was very tired. Then I went back to pick Austin up at 8:30.
Janna texted me today and she will be home tomorrow. She talked her boss into leaving tonight and driving halfway home so she can get in tomorrow. We really miss her so we are glad she is coming home. That's been my day.
Grateful Statement: I am grateful for the YW leaders that care about my grandkids and good Scout leader. I am so blessed that these kids are willing to be active. I know this is what I am here for.

Board of Review for Austin

Austin, Bailee and I went to church this morning. Janna had left to drive to Moscow. It is about an 8 hour drive so she needed to leave early. They did a Board of Review with Austin so he should get his Tenderfoot on Tues. They have new scout leaders and they are wonderful. Austin was so happy. His leader gave him this scarf and had made a bolo for him. Isn't he just the most handsome boy.

They gave us the new book of the History of Relief Society. The meeting were very good. I had studied the Sunday School lesson so it was very interesting to hear what people had to say about it.

I came home and spent the afternoon just doing nothing. We had leftover Lasagna for dinner. Everyone ate it except Tommy and Bailee. But I was too tired to cook.

Grateful Statement: I am so grateful for Austin. He is such a sweet boy. I am blessed to have him in my life.

Happy Birthday to Janna

We celebrated Janna's birthday one day early because she has to go to Moscow, Idaho on Sunday to attend a convention with her boss. It was so fun. We celebrated all day long. It started off with Harley giving her a goat named Rosie for her birthday. It was so sweet to watch the kids make their mom a card and put it around the goats neck. Then they snuck it out to the front yard and put a note on mom's door so when she came out of the shower she would see it and come out to the front yard where Rosie was waiting for her. 

When Janna came out it was so fun to see her face. Her kids love her so much. She is one lucky girl to have such loving kids. They have worked hard to make Janna's day just the best. I think they succeeded.

Now this is a happy mom. Who could be more loved by her kids.

I spent the day making Janna a German Chocolate Cake with Pecan Frosting from scratch. It was delish. I also made her a pan of Lasagna. That is what she wanted so that's what she got.

Here is her outfit we got her. It is very cute. The kids also got her a necklace tree for all her necklaces. She had a good birthday. After dinner she went out with the kids to play wiffle ball. The dogs had more fun getting the ball than the kids did.

That was our wonderful Saturday. Now it's time to clean up my kitchen and relax. I can feel "Chopped" calling for me to watch it.

Grateful Statement: I am grateful for this daughter of mine. She is really the best....

Finally we have a Final

The inspector came today and signed our Final on our house. We are done, now I can hang my pictures and really "move in". What a relief. Tommy can't figure out why he put 1 bath when we have 2. But I don't really care. I am on cloud nine. We are done with inspectors. Wahoo!!!!
Janna and I ran errands this morning and then waited for the inspector. After the inspector left I put my house back together. I had put everything away so it didn't look like we lived in it, so I had to put everything back and wash my sheets to put back on the bed. I didn't want to get fined for living in it. Bad me!
Then I made mashed potatoes for Harley and chicken nuggets. These kids ate everything. There was one nugget left that I cut up and mixed with Molly's dry food. She was a happy dog. After dinner Janna and I went for a walk. Now I'm done with dishes and going to watch "Chopped". I really love this show.
Grateful Statement: Today I am grateful for the final on our house. It is so good to be done. I am blessed.