Good Morning all!  I think my body is used to this night

stuff; however, my day stuff suffers, but becuase I have a wonderful family who cares about each other they have all pitched in and helped out!  The laundry was done while I slept Saturday.  I didn't even get dressed.  I have been very tired, i am wondering if I need more vitamin B. . .   As soo as insurance kicks in I will get to a Dr. and be checked.

I officially have been stressing about my baby James leaving.  I know with all my heart he is ready, chomping at the bit really to get out and start working for the Lord.  He is a true example to me.  Funny how much we learn from those we raise.  Probably more than they from us. 

I believe I am officially addicted to Dr. Pepper AGAIN!! Argh!!! and Bejewled! That game just sucks you in, I think I played for almost two hours the other day.  Good thing the kids are pretty much self sufficient.  Although I did have a whole week of homemade meals about 2 week ago. . . sad to report, they have REALLY tapered off. Although I did make a food storage soup yesterday, I added chicken bullion, chicken and corn, and all ate it but Melissa who opted for cold cereal. No surprise, she definately has amind of her own.

I lost a very dear friend this last summer, out of the blue Heavenly Father calledd her home and left three beautiful daughters and husband behind.  I have had the blessed oportunity to get to know them a bit better and my oh my they are wonderful.  I know they muct have very hard times, but their spirit is so strong!! So much like their mother, who helped me through a child development trial [Melissa] and just life.  We would take the kids to the wasde parks and hand out and we sang together in a group in Rock Springs.  I miss her terrible.  She was the friend you could call two years apart and feel like it was just yesterday and just fine . . .  Of all the people I know she is a TRUE Angel in Heaven.  Love you Barb!

Sunday 11, 2009

So. . . last Sunday October 11, 2009 was James' farewell. He doesn't leave until the 4th of November. But due to the size and missionary activity in our ward this was the closest we could get for him. He was very nervous! More for his talk, which is ironic since he does a wonderful job.

Then he was concerned about the time. . . .as they gave him 10 minutes. The final time was 8 and half! I assured him no one would sit there with a stop watch!! He did a terrific job and his father teared up only two sentences in. I told him he better buck up as I had no tissues. Stupid me as I was going to need them! ! I know how hard this young man has worked to get just this far. He has lost 67 pounds since April! And he is tired of 'waiting' he wants to get on with it. I have no doubt that he will go and love the people, the teaching, and all it entails. After he spoke the youth of our ward sang 'As sisters in Zion/Helamans Warriors' . Coincidently it is his favorite song and the group is large and the spirit was very strong.

After we did the 'traditional' family feast! I got a great meat/cheese from Lee's; at the suggestion of Amanda THANK YOU!! it was huge and great!! We had a BBQ beef sandwich, chips, and pies.

I forgot to put out the tomatoes until most were done eating as well as the chips and forgot to put peas in the broccoli salad! Oh and napkins so we used the ever popular and super absorbant paper towel!

Of course no one could've cared less except the hostess. . . We worry about the strangest things. I have included some random pictures but since I spaced so much I totally spaced family group shots. Don't you hate that?? Then you think next time and someones always missing and it is interesting those that FREAK at the sight of a camera. . . kinda funny! ;p

I was so appreciative of those who made their way north to support James. My mother, Bernd, my father and Kathy, Loren, Amy, Brad, Chrishel, Kim, Jason, Lexi, Logan, Megan, Richard, Debbie, Jacob and Danny! And my crew!! We had great visits and this was my first family event in the 24 years my husband and I have been married!! We have always lived away and traveled to what we could but never really held one as most couldn't travel to us.

I was in bed by 6ish as I had been up since 11 am the previous day with a brief nap in between. I worked Saturday night, then just stayed up to get things ready! I never could've done it without the hlp of my Angel hubby Dana!!! He certainly has earned his wings!!!

October 2, 2009

Good Morning!!!
I am currently trying to stay focused, I am at work and about done in 1 hour 45 minutes. . . it is 4:43 am. So I just checked Facebook and my eldest is 'drinking and jammin' I know how hard the Navy has been for him, but it has been so hard on him. How do i reconcile my beliefs with his choices? I know I love him unconditionally, but want to beat the crud out of him for his choices. It must be how Heavenly Father feels about us when we make some of the choices we do I guess. I hope and pray when he leaves that atmosphere he is able to return to his 'roots'. James has complete faith that he will. He told me one day we all will be in the temple together. I pray he is right, he says he knows his brother. It was a very touching moment. It is something to attend that most sacred of places with your child. Such peace and comfort!

On to funner things, I made two cute magnetic tic tac toe boards today for gifts! I may keep one. LOL I also have made several tatted wreaths for Christmas! Can you believe it is right around the corner??? I cannot. Of course Halloween, Thanksgiving first, but I think this is the earliest I have EVER started even thinking about it. So kudos to me! :)

Dana is doing well in his job, he worries if he will be able to keep up with the technology with copiers now days. Did you know they have bluetooth in them now?? Well they do! He has to go to Pocotello today to get his van fixed. It is an hour and 45 minutes away, kinda like going to Sandy to my Mothers, but he really doesn't want to drive it. I don't blame him. He is going to ride with one of the other techs to get some OJT. It will be good.

This week were Whitney's 17 birthday and Melissa's 22nd!!! I am astounded. . . Whitney has been sick all week, what a way to celebrate and Melissa felt jipped because her bike earlier last month was her gift. I can't win for loosen that is for sure. I hope to make it up to them both, but who remembers birthday celebrations; unless you go ALL out and I mean ALL out??? Sorry girls your folks are simple folks. . . .

I am enjoying being home with them in the daytime, but it is hard to get the sleep I need. I have applied elswhere, but jobs just aren't plentiful. I am considering going back to school, but that takes money. It is that Catch 22 thing! With James going out and upcoming health insurance things will be tight! I guess it is comforting to know we all are in the same boat. At least I hope we are??? Sounds bad but company would be nice in this boat.

Well to my friends and family bless you all for the presence you are in my life! I am who I am because of you and I feel very blessed indeed!!! Have a wonderful October 2009!!