You must take chances. If you do nothing, you reduce the possibilities you
have for greater joy!

This year

2009 has been pretty good so far. Life is going great! I decided to go back to school in the summer, got my acceptance into WSU and a course catalog. Weird at 50 years old huh? I originally started out my college career majoring in business and I have two years down, 2 to go. I believe I will continue with the business degree, throwing in some management classes, computer classes and some accounting perhaps.

The family is doing super and the baby beans are growing into little babies. The ultrasound yesterday was amazing. Dash was all over the place and his little profile looks so incredible. March is the month for Brands and Robs. I can hardly wait to see that one. I was so amazed by the ultrasound yesterday, who knows, maybe I can do ultrasounds. That sounds fun, huh???

I have been guided so much through this journey by my Heavenly Father. I am convinced He knows the best plan for me and I will continue to listen.

I have a sick tummy....TTFN (ta ta for now!)

My Dad

I love my dad...so much. He is getting older and his health is failing. Today I took him to get an MRI done at the University of Utah Neurological Dept. We are having him seen by a specialist that treats Alzheimer's. At this point, the doctor is not sure what is happening with my dad. Tuesday, he has an appt with a heart doctor so they can run some tests for blockages in his carotid arteries. I just hope and pray that we can get some answers, some solutions, some help. Since November, he has been through a pretty rough patch.
Grandpa Jim is needing our help too. Ron and I decided it is not fun to get old. But if we can help at all by taking them to doctor appts, tests, getting medicine for them, then we will do it.

We all get old, it's a fact of life. Are we ready to get old? Have we lived every day of our lives to the fullest and done something everyday to help someone? Once that day is gone, we never get it back. Do I regret things? Yes, I regret not seeing my mom enough and not saying "I love you," to her before she died. I thought, "she will be around for a long time. I can say it later." If I only had 5 more minutes with her, I would wrap my arms around her and hug her tight, kiss her cheek, and tell her how much I love her and what a great mom she was.

I learned that lesson the hard way. Whenever I see my dad, I hug him, kiss him and tell him, "I love you." When I put him in the car, I do up his seat belt, kiss his cheek and tell him "I love you". When I help him walk, I grab his hand and tell him "I love you".

I don't know how much longer I will have my dad with me in this life. But I know that I will never regret the times I share with him. So, I will take what I can and treasure it with all my heart. Thank you Dad for being a great dad to me!

Gabriel Camron

3 years ago my life changed. I became a grandma for the first time. This year 2009, I will become a grandma two more times and I can hardly wait. Gabe has brought me so much happiness during the last three years. Not just me, but our whole family. We simply adore him.

On January 7, Gabe turned 3. He is getting to be quite a big boy these days. That makes me kinda sad, as he is growing up so fast. Saturday, Grandma and Grandpa decided to have an adventure. It was time for us to take Gabe to Build a Bear and buy him his own Build a Bear for his birthday. Build a Bear is one of our favorite things to do, but it's also one of the most expensive things to do. Katie built her first "monkey" years ago and it's still her best friend. Rob built a bear for Brandee and recorded his wedding proposal in it, then gave her the bear with her ring. I built a bear for Cam when he graduated from high school, which was all decked out in soccer gear---a tribute to Cam's high school soccer career. Now it was Gabe's turn.

The whole family met up at Village Inn in Bountiful to eat some breakfast and it was the best! After filling our tummies, we were ready. We went down to Fashion Place Mall (they also have a Bear store at the Gateway). There we were....all 7 of us watching Gabe. It was pretty funny actually, seven adults in Build a Bear and one 3 yr old.

Gabe decided on a T-Rex to stuff. He picked out a "roar" sound to put inside. Then after a stuffing and a washing, it was time to pick out an outfit. This was really the fun part. Kate and I were all over that one. Brandee and Robs helped him pick out a camo outfit (but you have to look hard to see him because he is in camo). Gabe picked out these awesome blue and silver shoes. Uncle Cam finished the outfit with a pair of mirrored sunglasses. This T-Rex was stylin.....

Then it was time to get a birth certificate for him. Gabe decided to name him Rizzo. Rizzo the T-Rex....it has a little ring to it. In the end, Rizzo was a dude.

After that we all scattered and did some after Christmas shopping. They had some incredible deals down there. 50-70-75 % off in most stores. Semi-annual sales here and there. I was so grateful for the Victoria's Secret sale, so I could update my lingerie. What! Did I just say that outloud? Like I could fit in anything from Victoria's Secret. But I do like their lotion.

Cam and Ellie did some baby shopping at Gymboree, as did Brands. Ron found a nice spot to sit and people watch. Rob and Gabe checked out the rest of the mall. Then we all went our separate ways and went home. But it's nice to know and remember that we are a family and enjoy being together.

Thank you Gabriel for being such a big part of our lives and happy birthday. We love you to pieces mister!
We videoed part of it for all the family to enjoy.

Yahoo....the tree is down

I totally love Christmas, but I totally love cleaning it up and getting back to normal. Normal? What is that?

I am so happy these days. Life is great. I got the best Christmas present ever. My family is good and the little Baby Beans are growing every day. We found out that Cam and Ellie are going to have a boy. His name will be Dash. That's all we know. Brandee doesn't find out for another month or so. But if it's a boy, that's ok too. I love boys! I think I could do a TV show and call it "My Three Grandsons!"

Last night Grandpa Ron and Grandma "Juie" babysat the Gabester. We had a great time and I love love love that little munchkin. It was Kung Fu Panda night, playing hide and seek under a blanket and ending the night with Transformers. Gabe pooped out and fell asleep at the good part of Transformers, so I turned off the TV and fell asleep as well.

I also got some new scriptures from Ron. I didn't realize how much I miss having my scriptures, but these ones are big type and I can read them good!! I have enjoyed marking them, reading them and gaining wisdom. I marked a scripture in Isaiah that really hit me. Chap 53 Verse 5...He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities..........and with his stripes we are healed. Stripes-meaning the scars on his back from being whipped. Wow! I love my Savior. I try to be like him and wish more people would follow his example. Do they realize that is what he wants us to do? He doesn't want you to do things and then ask forgiveness later. He wants us to try every day to be good and follow him and be like him.

I am so not there yet, and I have a long road ahead of me, but I will try to do the right things. I will ask for forgiveness and humble myself when I fall.