Christmas has past and thank goodness I thought I was going crazy. We had a beautiful Christmas with tons of food and lots of work for me. Shawny came on Christmas Eve and we enjoyed her so much! Santa did not miss our house. I am so sad I took pictures on Christmas Eve and the photo card is not recognised when I put it in the computer. I wanted to show you Shawny's quilt but no such luck.

Well the new year is upon us and I hope I can be a little nicer. I want to serve more and I am really going to try and study regularly. Oh and be healthy. How about you?

One week to go ladies are you ready? I am racing to get mine done but to no avail. I lost a couple of days due to my husband having the Stake Missionary Prep class here last night and you know how we women have to have things done. It went really nice they had a nice desert and the house was clean for them. My husband was happy and that is what counts. So now I am trying to get all my hand made things done so I can breathe. One thing that has really helped me this year is me playing the Christmas music often. It is inspiring. I will be ready when the holiday is over to sit down and veg with a really good book . Any suggestions?

Happy Birthday Mom! My mom is celebrating her birthday today and I wish I was there to celebrate with her. My dad is probably cooking her a steak and maybe even some shrimp. This a big week for my mom cause she is also having her retirement open house tomorrow evening. She has worked for Pleasant Grove City as there recorder. She has served the city well! Mom Love you and Happy Birthday!

Look what Mr. Postman brought me today. My mom made this for me isnt it beautiful! She has been quilting like a mad woman. I am blessed with the fruits of her labor. Sure do love my mom and dad they spoil us.

Look what I woke up to this morning. Oh it was so beautiful and I couldn't wait to get out in it and make a snowman, but then ...... I woke up. I can always just have fun with my grandson so we are watching the Grinch and then Horton Hears A Who , Thats just as good as snow.

I have to hurry and get this post up before my sis. This little ornament was given to me by my great grandmother when I was a little girl and she goes up on my tree very first after the lights. I miss my grandma Jones bless her heart.

Are we having fun yet? This weekend I finally got my tree up and am almost decorated. Started choir practice for the sunday before Christmas and we are singing Christmas Hymns in church. I love this. Our Family got to enjoy our church Christmas Devotional from Salt Lake last night also and it was even cold enough for hot chocolate.

I know this year is hard for most of us but if we can just get down to basics and enjoy and remember what the season is really about we will all feel a little better. Our Heavenly Father Loves us and he is there for us whenever we need him. Let's serve one another.

Love this time of year!!!! A time to reflect on the Saviors birth a time to forget about ourselves and serve others. Love the chill in the air and feeling good about wearing clothes (that is an Arizona thing). Love the warm fuzzies we get when we listen to Christmas music. I love the family time together. Last night we watched Santa Clause Three a pretty corny movie but we had popcorn (homemade not microwave) and laughed alot. Try to do something every night with your family in December you will love it.

We had a fun filled holiday with all our family together Vickie and I cooked our hearts out , the boys got dirty and we got to see Shawny for a little while.

The boys managed to stay in one piece while the men who,think they are kids managed to get hurt as usual. My sister and I had lots of fun and I enjoyed having her here. I love my sister so much and I miss her all ready.

Nothing like sisters having fun and making everyone laugh. That is what we do and we love it. Vicie and I took my son s East LA truck for a drive with the music thumping and everything. Tristan and Meigen were excited to see each other , They love to laugh. I am wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy family and friends and rejoice in Thanksgiving.

Post Twilight

What an awesome weekend! Twilight was outstanding with that beautiful Edward! Thanks goes to Heather for the beautiful woman that she is. The fun is over for a few days until my company comes. We are being thankful for our muscles so we can get this house up to par. One big happy family working together. I am thankful today for temples and the work we do in them. For Eternal families and for the temples breath taking views! Love Em
Travel safe my sister.

Today is the day to attend our Twilight Party and I can't wait (I need a break too.)! So Girls let's get ready to party! So today we will get in the Twilight mobile and go drewl over Edward and Jacob!

I am blessed to have my little grandson spend a few days with me while his sister is on the mend. Last night we watched the movie Wall E and had pizza and popcorn and had a blast. This morning he wants to know how many days till his buddies get here. Next week is not a good enough answer. I am so thankful for family, friends a good movie, a home and a wonderful husband that works so hard to make things possible and also for a Heavenly Father that gave it all to us!

Scrubbin

I havent had time to blog cause I am getting ready for the cousins! We are so excited. I have changed my whole house around in anticipation for my sister. Anyone who knows me knows I have a problem with things staying the same in my house but I got to tell you I think I am getting to old for this moving furniture around. I am really trying to make my house the party barge for the Fitzsimmons and it will be totally worth it. Uncle Perry has plans!

The cousins are coming

"The cousins are coming".This prase can be heard thru the house whrn my boys are home. We got word that the cousins are coming for Thanksgiving and we are so excited! Now all we need is grandma and grandpa to come. Mom and Dad Do you think you could find it in your heart to come? WE would love ya to come. Our family looks forward to Thanksgiving to have family near. We cant forget about Turkey Bowl either that is a favorite among the men. (they always get hurt that is the old men) My sister and I have a blast and I love having her here. ( I promise we will be good sister) We have so much fun but we get a little crazy. That is what its all about FAMILY.

We all know the economy is going down the tubes so I felt the need spiritually and physically.

We have been told if we are prepared we shall not fear. I am working on my house.

What a blessing to have your family together for a meal and conversation. I was blessed to have my family with me on sunday and it felt awesome! Love you all!

Getting ready

Last night my mom called and told me they were gonna come and see us. So we are getting ready. We get so excited about them coming we just want everything to look nice. So I painted the front door. I have had the paint for a while I just have not made myself do it, but now its done . Thanks Mom and dad. Here is a picture of my hall tree that my dad made for me it is my favorite.

Thankful

Today I feel so thankful for everytjing I have, for my faith my family, my home and especially my friends. We all need to be thankful for everything we have and for our Heavenly Father who gave it all to us. I am so thankful for my mom and dad who are always thinking about me and my family and always giving and for the example of how to be loving parents.

Aren't they the cutest! Love you mom and dad!

crazy girls

Does anyone have crazy girls who when they get together they just dont stop ? They will do anything to make each other laugh. Love them to death but they make me crazy. Marci my chef extrordinare and Meigen my very adult 19 year old.

feel good day

What an awesome day! A day to do your patriotic duty. A very important day for us all . I hope you all take advantage of this grand opportunity. If you want to feel good today go and vote and make a difference.

Here is a picture of my honey on halloween with the grands. He is a great man and I love him very much! He is a hard worker and makes sure we have everything we need . What an awesome guy!

Halloween grands

I am a little slow in getting a couple photos of my grand babies on Halloween up. So here they are Trinitee was a little devil (very true at times) She was so cute and Austin was Iron Man. Austin is fine as long as he doesn't have to wear a mask. He is such a sweet little guy and isn't to sure about the whole "scary" thing. I am so blessed to have such wonderful grand kids ,I love them so much.

getting started

So here I go on the great new journey of blogging. My daughter Meigen is helping me get started. I am excited to share with my family and friends our family goings on. It's almost as good as being there.