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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Another Special Post

This is a particularly special post for me. Granted, it's about a week or so overdue, but, hey, better late than never!

My Dearest and I celebrated our wonderful anniversary on the 16th of July. We started off the day (after sleeping in a touch....) by going to the Temple. After that we had a blast tubing down the Provo River. I had never been tubing before, but my Dearest had been. Ironically, I didn't tip out of my tube, but He sure did!

For any of the readers out there in the Provo area, yes, this was the day of the "accident" on the Provo River. We got home 45 minutes before the tragic victim was pulled out. Our hearts go out to her family and loved ones during the hard times they have right now.

I got a rather nice, light, tan too! I haven't had one of those since I was on Swim Team... years ago.. 8 years I believe.

In case my Dearest ever reads this (which most likely will only be if he checks to see if it's updated next month) :

You are my World. Thank You for the Best Years of my life. "God must have Spent a little more time on you". You are my best friend. Thanks for everything.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

My Busy Week.

We had a very full week. I spent the early days sewing my pants off for Friday. I, unfortunately, was unable to do much if any cleaning due to my being behind elsewhere.

Wednesday I had the fun opportunity to carpool with my now- new SIL, SL, to pick up my Mom, Dad, and Older brother C from the airport. We had so much fun chatting and visiting. And I hadn't seen C (I'll refer to him as CP for clarity sake) since I was pregnant with now two year old RB. He hadn't met her or RA yet, and it was SO much fun to see him with them. I carpooled with CP, SL, C, RB, and RA, with E went with my parents in their rental car, and we all drove up to the northern part of the state to visit my Great- Grandmother W. That was nice visit, and the kids played in the yard with the aunts and uncle CP while Grandpa (my dad) and Grandma visited with my Great Uncle and Great Grandma (getting confused yet with all the initials?)
We spent about 3-4 hours in the car on Wednesday.

Thursday We went swimming after running a few errands with Grandma, and basically played all day. We had a lot of fun.

Friday was extra Special, CP and SL got married on Friday. I actually ended up finishing some of the outfits as J drove us down to the city where they were getting married, Manti. I swear I packed a needle to finish sewing on buttons.... But I couldn't find it! And once we got into Spanish Fork Canyon, the towns were so little we couldn't FIND a store with a needle until we were only 1 or 2 towns north of Manti! LOL! But I got the buttons Sewed on! I don't think I've mentioned it previously, but We belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the couple were to be married in the Manti Temple. It was simply gorgeous! It was a breath taking experience. So wonderful to be included on their special day, Thanks Guys!

Saturday Mom took me shopping, we got several nice outfits, and played most of the day. and then we had to bid our tearful farewell.

And then today we managed to get out the door for 9:00 am Church. What a week! But it was wonderful. And now I'm ready to get back to our schedule and schooling, with a day or so off for a very Special day which I will most likely right about next time. Who ever thought I'd look forward to Cleaning house, washing dishes, and doing Laundry, but I am! Thanks for reading and I'll post again soon!

A Belated Post in Honor of Independence Day

Because of the hectic goings on the last week or two at my house, I've been unable to post before now. But I wanted to be sure I marked this special occasion and do some sort of a remembrance on my blog, although I'm sure no one reads it.

We celebrated the day, although not fully how I would like to in the future, by going to the local Parade, we had a cake, and we took the kids to see fireworks for the first time after J got off of work.

We did try to at least explain to our older kids that it was America's birthday. But there is so much more to it than just that. Yes. It is the Country's birthday, but it's also a remembrance of what was Fought for and won by those that came before us. It is a day to remember and be grateful for those rights and privileges that were so dearly treasured that are often taken for granted.

I find that on Independence day, if I have a chance to ponder at all, I have a desire to be a more patriotic citizen, and to try and let my voice be heard when it's time to fight to keep those values and rights that we fought so long ago to have today. I have a lot of respect for those that protect our country, specifically the military and different branches therein. I don't know that I have what it takes to be one of them, although I won't even attempt to find out with my family. But there are other ways to fight for our country and our freedoms. Maybe that's something I should work on finding opportunities to do- fighting a more quiet, but just as needed, battle here and there for the rights and freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. Fighting for not just the Legal, but the moral and right privileges as well.

God Bless America. Stand beside her, and guide her, through the night with a light from above.