Labor Day Fun

Ryan and Taryn, Nate and Macy came on Sunday and then Kristen and Joy came for dinner Sunday afternoon. We celebrated Nate and Kate's birthdays. It's always so fun to be together. We watched family video's that we have taken over the years, and had some great laughs at hairdos and clothes.

On Labor Day we went over to Kristen's house for swimming and hot dogs. Now I guess we are really offically going to start the Fall season.

Happy Anniversary 38 years

38 years ago Bill and I were married! In someways it seems like a life time ago becasue who can remember being single? But I wouldn't trade a minute of it. What a lucky girl I was that he fell in love with me and wanted me for his eternal companion. I can't imagine my life without being byhis side each day.

You certainly learn a lot of life's lessons being married. It's such a marvelous learning experience to grow together. Raising children is also quite the experience but usually and thank goodness it's an exciting part of life.

Bill spoils me. I love that about him, he always wants me to have the best. He makes sure I have the nicest car to drive, Really I am a "plain Jane" at heart but he tries to makes things nicer for me. He is so patient too, never is demanding, and always tries to be understanding. You never hear him complain and tries to always be positive.

I'm such a lucky girl, I thank my Heavenly Father daily for his companionship. I'm glad we try harder not to let the little things bug us, life is sweeter, we are grateful for each day we have together.

My children truly have the best dad who loves them and cares for them. He is a man of integrity and someone they can always count on or come to in a crisis to help them.

I love you Bill, you are my sweetheart.

I also want to make mention here about another man in my life who I adore. My son Ryan had his 27th birthday a few days ago and I wasn't at home to write about my love for him. What a glorious day it was for me when he was born. Ryan has never disppointed us for a minute in his life. He was so sweet to raise. We are so proud of his life and so proud of his choice of his eternal partner. We love Taryn and they have the sweetest, and most beautiful children.

Son, thanks for making motherhood so fun and rewarding. I love you Ryan

Lyla Jayne is here

What a glorius thing it is to get another grand baby. Lyla Jayne made her entrance Thursday at 5:16 pm. Candice did so well! The Dr. came in and broke her water at 9:30 am, and soon afterwards started feelings pains, at 11:30 she was given an epidural ( which she was was the worst thing ever) but then was so happy to not feel pain! so from about 11:30 until 5:00 she was a happy camper no pain, and just dozing off and on. At 5:00 she asked me to go get the nurse because she was feeling pressure. So off I went to tell the nurse made a potty stop for me and then as I got at her room Troy was so excited to tell me the baby was ready! Geeeeish , that was quick! I called Melissa to hurry and get here, and at 5:16 she was out!

we could hardly believe how fast she came and with no pain! Candice was very happy to get the epidural even though it was painful shot. ( She said she would gladly get one again!)
sorry I don't have pictures yet, but i'm writing this while in AZ and my camera doesn't download to Melissa's computer) but I"ll send them later,
she weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz. 20 1/2 inches long, has quite a good head of light brown hair.
Okay she is a great mixture of Troy and Candice! She has Candice's eyes, but Troy's nose and mouth. She's calm and we are thrilled to have her. Candice and Troy are on cloud 9

How fun to see another grandchild born. It's truly a miracle process.

eeeuuuuuuu The Refrigerator , the Beast

well, I've been putting it off but finally got around to thoroughly cleaning the Fridge. Can you tell I hate that job!

but it's clean and when it's so pretty inside I say to myself, "don't let it get dirty again!"

famous last words.

I'm anxiously waiting for the birth of little Lyla. She seems to be causing some concern for her mommy. Now that I've spent the money on my plane ticket they think she'll come sooner! oh well, thank goodness for Southwest's great policy of having a year to use up your ticket.

Nothing else happening here, still wearing the boot on my foot, begining to think my heel will never heal, funny words huh?

Trying NOT to get so upset about Obama's crazy health insurance proposal, he's slowing but surely trying to ruin the Nation! Hopefully people will get smart and realize that we don't want socialism!
Just right in our office one of our gals opts out of having health insurance and takes the money instead, I believe many many people do that too. ( another topic another day!)
I'll try to end on a positive note.
my baby boy is turning 27 in a couple of weeks, I'll write about that later.

everyone enjoy thier last few days of summer!

#17 Precious grand baby

Sunday Macy Ann McCook was blessed by her father. It was a wonderful day. We just love all of our grandkids so much. I think each of our kids are such wonderful parents.

For all of you who have young children believe me when I say how fast the time goes in raising them. I look back and wonder where the years went. ( of course there were a few years that seem to drag :)

I'm excited for Candice and Troy's little Lyla to come in the next few weeks.

I have the most wonderful tomatoes in my garden this year. They are huge! we are really enjoying them. My squash however was a failure. How can you fail at zuccini?

hope you all are enjoying your summer

4th of July Week Fun/Memories and PAIN

Our family had a get together in Groom Creek ( which is 7 miles from Prescott Arizona). We have a family cabin there that is so fun to be at. It rained, it was cool and the creek was running!

Jess ( Melissa's husband) made that great swing. The kids had a ball all being together.

We then parted and Bill, Ryan and Troy and Joy left for California. We stayed one more day at the cabin and then came home to Mesa where it was hot hot hot. That is why we all went swimming! ( top picture)

We celebrated with a baby shower in Mesa with Candice's friends, and relatives there. It was fun and lots of delicious food, can we say "cream cheese"

I have to tell you the rest of the story. Right before I was leaving for the cabin I woke up and felt my back ache, I thought it was from sleeping on Candice's couch, but soon realized it was something else! oh my, moaning and groaning and throwing up I soon was ready to have someone take me to the nearest hospital! After 5 hours I passed a kidney stone. what a surprise , hope I don't get to do that again! but after my hospital stay I was off to the cabin ready to have some fun!

tomorrow I get a cast on my foot because for the past 6 months I've had heel pain, let's hope this will be the secret cure!

Candice's Shower, think Pink

We had a fun shower for Candice last night, People were so kind and generous with thier gifts. Little Lyla will sure be dressed cute! We can hardly wait for her arrival.

Candice will be leaving to go back to Arizona on the 30th. It has been fun having her and Troy with us this summer.

I get to see Carolee and kids again, she will fly into Phoenix to be with Melissa and family.

The kids sure have fun when they are all together.

NOT looking forward to the Arizona heat though..Whew, how did I ever grow up there?

My tomato plants are LOADED. Fresh tomatoes are the BEST, Bring on the fresh salsa!