Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil is my idol. I mean it. I love that guy. I think the thing that I love the most about him is the way he just says things right out. Instead of beating around the bush, he just says it. That's what I love. So many people find excuses to blame others for their mistakes. So many people lie to make themselves look good. So many people don't want to look in the mirror because if they did, would they like what they see. Probably not. I believe those people are idiots. One day, they will have to deal with who they are and what they have done with their lives or what they have not done with their lives.

Today on Dr. Phil, he was asking a guy who had an affair with one of his employees, did you mean for this to happen? The guy said, "no." Dr. Phil said "so, you would drive over to this person's house in your car, do whatever you would do with her, then leave and go home to your wife? The guy said, "yes, but I wasn't looking to have an affair." Dr. Phil said, "that is not a "WHOOPS. That is a premeditated decision to clandestinely affiliate with someone else on a repeated basis. That is a conscious and premeditated act that you made the decision to do. The problem with affairs is not who you lie with, but who you lie to." How many people are affected by your selfish acts?

Enough said.

Or what about those people and we all know them, who continually attempt to justify their actions. It's like you just want to scream, "just shut up and admit that you screwed up." You messed up. You are a fake. I would respect someone so much more if they were to be honest and truthful right out front, then try to justify every action they take or every word they say. Seriously, that's the problem in today's world, everyone tries to blame everyone else, instead of growing some balls and admitting they are the problem. What are we teaching our children? To lie and justify everything to get out of trouble? That isn't right.

When I look in the mirror, I like what I see. I like the person I am and the person I have been. I hopefully will like the person who I am going to be in the future too. There's so many things that the future holds. It's gonna be great!

I am not perfect. I am far from it. But I am humble enough to realize that when I hurt someone's feelings, I say I'm sorry. Ron probably disagrees with me on that. Huh, dear??? Love ya!

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.