My thoughts become a reality

Ron and I were called to work in the nursery yesterday.  What are my thoughts about this?  I am just not sure.  A while ago, I was driving home and doing my best thinking.  I thought to myself, "I need to be Catholic so I can just go to church, do the same thing over and over again."  That way I don't need to worry about preparing anything, being there every week to give a lesson. 

I am not going to think thoughts anymore!  Just when I think things, I get a new calling or a change comes along and throws a curve ball.  So, I am going to talk myself into liking this calling.  Here goes:

Pros:
Little kids think I'm cool.
Spending time with my husband--we are the only ones at home, don't I do that enough?
I can love and hug little ones, when I am missing my little babies.
Hmmmm.

Cons:
We have to be there for 3 hours every week.
I can't sneak out after Sacrament meeting.
Other people depend on me.
No excuse for not getting my recommend now, since I will be there every week.

I guess this calling goes along with some other posts about new chapters.  I need to embrace this calling and do it and enjoy it no matter what. 

Since I didn't update this about Thanksgiving, I will do a quick mention of it now.  Rob, Brandee, Gabe and Layla came over.  Katie, Daniel and Lauren (Daniel's sister) came to our home.  We had 11 and dinner turned out pretty good actually.  And surprisingly, not many left overs.  I might have to cook another turkey soon.  I miss my mom at Thanksgiving. She knew how to cook and I always enjoyed eating her Thanksgiving dinner.

Cam, Ellie, Dash and Stella came over for pie.  I took a great nap.  Woke up in time to head to Walmart and the outlet stores in Park City.  Crazy people who shop that day!  We got some great deals.  But Park City was great.  Hardly no lines at all. I might have to do that next year.

Thanksgiving

I am very thankful for so much this year. My life has taken on new appreciation this year because of close friends that have been diagnosed with cancer and the possibility of life being cut short for them.
I love each day, some more than others. I love it when I can see Katie, be with my babies or talk to them. I love to laugh with my boys and nap with my husband. Simple things make me happy.
Thank you Heavenly Father for all you have given me.

A New Chapter

Today I went to Sacrament meeting by myself, because Ron was not feeling well.  It was the Primary program.  It was so tender and at the same time, I found it sad.  I miss the days when my kids would be in the program, singing or making faces at me and their dad. 


I miss the little things like that.  I want to have grandkids that sing in the Primary program so I can go see them.  I want to go to Grandparents day at their school.  Those are the things I am looking forward to now. 


I don't miss the hassle of homework, the worry when they are sick, the worry of where is the money going to come from for this dance.  I don't miss the mean kids in school and the times when you have to explain to your babies, that some kids are just mean.  I don't miss the stressing over every little thing imaginable.  I do miss the daily little things.  The laughs, the communication, the baths, getting them ready for bed.  And I miss having them sit next to me in church and trying to keep them quiet.  Today......it was too quiet on my bench.  

Young Womens

Today I was released from my calling as Laurel advisor. I am not sad.  I love the Young Women.  I felt it was a great thing to be an advisor.  But sometimes life gets in the way.   


I have loved to be able to serve the Lord whenever I am asked to. I want to concentrate right now on the temple. It has been on my mind lately.  My goal is to be financially responsible, pay my tithing, be frugal and go get my recommend.  


Now, I have all the time in the world to do work in the temple. I work right next to the Salt Lake Temple, I pass the Bountiful temple every day.  It's time.  

October

Yesterday I had to make a trip to Walmart for a few things.  I was checking out all the clearance racks, which I totally love to do.  I found some awesome things.  Sidewalk chalk in Carribean colors that was $2.00.  I bought two-one for each family.  I wondered my way to the house goods.  Katie needed a shower curtain for her apartment. I found one for $1.00.  It's not even ugly.  Orange striped.  She can leave it there for $1.00. 


Then I went to Rob's house to see my little Layla.  We had a great time. Colored on sidewalk with the chalk, ate cookies, kissed and hugged.  She is a little talker too.  


Dash and Stella came over and Grandma got to play with them for a bit too.  How I love my babies! They make the world right.  I want to be the best grandma in the whole world. 

Blogging

I have reviewed several of my past posts and I have to say this, I am grateful I have done this. After reading, I am grateful for putting down my thoughts right then.  Now I can go back and relive those thoughts.  My babies are growing so much. Gabe is in kindergarten now.  Layla and Dash are 2.  We discussed that possibly they are going through those "terrible twos."  Stella is eating cereal and getting to be a little chunk.  Love them all.  

Ron and I are alone in our home as Katie moved to Provo.  There are good things and bad things about being empty nesters. The good things are that we talk a lot and laugh together.  We go places together and have a conversation that is uninterrupted.  The bad things are........????  No, we really miss the hustle and bustle of kids running around. But it's nice to just chill.  We love the grandkids to be here and laugh about all the funny things they do. 

We were finally able to get a headstone for Dad.  I designed it and I must say, I think it turned out amazing.  Pretty sure Grandpa would love it!

Rob and Cam were able to place it.  It was very heavy but my boys pulled through.  Here it is next to mom's.   It has a baseball mitt on it and at the top, there is the Navy symbol.   I really love it. 

Renewal

Yesterday I went to Super Saturday in Relief Society.  Besides spending a great day with Katie, Brandee and Ellie making crafts, I also was inspired to do some family history on our family.  These days, everything is digital.  No more cutting scrapbook paper and glue sticks.  Our teacher gave us the great idea of doing a blog and then at the end of the year getting it printed into a family yearbook!  Is that a great idea or what?  I am embracing it at this point and hope to be able to print our yearbook at the end of 2012.   I look forward to seeing what new events and people come into our lives.  
That's where I'm at.  Today I think I will give a quick review of this year, add a few pictures and try to remember all the great times. 

January-Ron and I celebrated our 30th anniversary.  We spent the weekend in Wendover and went to a concert of the Guess Who.  Ok, this is an old group from my teen years who I loved. 
Feb and March-I think they were pretty boring.  
April-Easter Egg Hunt at Grandpa and Grandma's.  

May-Brought our sweet little Stella into the world.  She was born on May 30, at 10:39 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz.  I was able to be there for her birth and like the other grandchildren, it was an amazing and tender moment.  She is now 4 months old and steals our hearts.

May also brought a new boy into Katie's life.  Daniel Case-from Hutto, Texas.  He flew in to Utah for a week. 

 

Then she flew to Texas!

 Then Daniel moved to Utah to go to school and Katie moved to Provo to be with Daniel. 

 

And that's where they are at today.  But they live in the same apartment complex--different apartments though. 
So now we need to catch up:
July-Boring
August-Boring
September-my birthday but boring
October-to be continued as it is only October 9, 2011.