Happy Mother's Day

Mom,

I miss our hugs, kisses, laughs, walks, shopping, stories, movies, hand holding and daily "I love you". Almost five years and I still enjoy speaking to you everyday. At times it is short but I know you hear me. At times I know you are there with me by the sweet spirit I feel. There are days I wonder if our sweet little Avree sees you by how she follows something in the room with her innocent eyes that I can not see. I know you are my and our girls gaurdian angel. I know you are watching over us and helping us to be safe and to learn what is needed to be able to be with you and our Father in Heavan again. I know our sweet Savior gives you hugs and kisses every morning as I ask he to please do so for me and the girls. Your sweet spirit is always felt and I love you with all my heart. Happy Mother's Day!

As I continually think of my dear friend Mindy Nash Larson and the loss of her son my heart aches for her. I cannot imagine the pain and grief that they have been experienceing. I pray that the Lord continues to bless them with strength, love and peace. She is an amazing mother and friend. What a blessing to know that she will be with him again. Please keep Mindy and her family in your thoughts and prayers.We love you Mindy and family.

Glamour Girls Plaza Party.......

This weekend we were able to celebrate Kelsee's 12th birthday. We had a glamour girls party and I glamored all 12 girls. They all arrived in their lounge wear and we started out with eating strawberries dipped in chocolae pudding, chips and dip, and cookies. They moved onto a gettig a facial mask while soaking their feet. Their facial masks ingrediants consisted of 1 tbsp yogurt and 2 tbsp of honey. This makes your face soft. After soaking their feet and getting a facial mask they moved over to my neice Hailey were they would then recieve painted toes and fingers. What would I have done without my Hailey? You tell me. Ater their toes I steamed a warm wash rag in the microwave to remove their facial masks. Alot of them enjoyed that part. Then I rubbed their legs and feet with oil. I thought some of them were going to fall asleep on me. They all looked very relaxed and glowing. After all the pampering they hoped over to the table to design quotes on sea shells. They came up with some creative quotes. They continued on with playing games. What a kick it was to listen to all the girls giggle aboout truth and dares. We ended the night enjoying the taste of cake, ice cream and opening gifts with them taking home their glamour bags. Kelsee received some of the neatest gifts and amazing cards from her friends and family. Thank Hailey for being my sidekick. I love you so much and enjoy having you with me. Thank you to all her friends and family for making her day full of memories and laughs.

Pre-Teen........

Today is Kelsee's 12th birthday. My baby is now a pre-teen. She is so excited to be 12. She has grown into such a beautiful, talented, smart, sweet young lady. She wakes up every morning with a smile and goes to bed every day with a smile. She brings out a smile in all of us. She is our ray of light and the best big sister in the world. Her little heart is the biggest heart when it comes to caring. She is always concerned about everyone's feelings and thoughts. She has made a lot of friends that look up to her and appreciate her friendship. She loves to tease and joke and make you smile. She a talented dancer and loves to teach children. She has inspired our lives and we love her with all our hearts. Happy Birthday dolly!

I Love you with all my heart,

Mom

Easter Sunday......

What a beautiful day to celebrate Easter. We woke up with Easter at home and then went to Bud and Marilyn's for more celebration. We had a wonderful lunch/dinner and enjoyed watching the children having fun. We enjoyed Jamie being home and we all sluffed Monday too to have an extra day together.

Son of God.....

As Easter approaches the girls and I enjoy sharing the meaning of Easter. My love and appreciation for our Lord and Savior is overwhelming. As I watch my children turn to Jesus and our Heavenly Father in prayer, my heart melts with joy and gratitude knowing that they have faith in Him and understand the power of healing, protection, guidence and love. What a tremendous blessing to have our Savior and Heavenly Father in our lives. I am so thankful for the Atonement and for our teachings.

"I hope that all of us begin our day be spending some time with the Savior, feeling his Spirit and enjoying his love for us" (Aloha! 35).

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and remember our Lord, Savior, Brother on this day.