Hudson comes into the world.

This pic of Kaila and Hudson is supposed to be posted down lower in the sequence--but I can't figure out how to move it--so here it it--the first posting of many I'm sure of my new grandson!!!!!



This is near the beginning of a long day of labor for Brooke. Brooke looks like she is about to pop here! Brooke was a trooper and did a fantastic job! I was very impressed. Andy was soooo attentive and patient and sweet. I can tell they are going to be wonderful parents and they help and support each other so well.



Brooke in "labor". Yes, she really is--doesn't she look beautiful?



Brooke in Labor--an epidural made labor much easier.




Us in the waiting room when Brooke and Andy went in for the C-section...waiting, waiting, waiting...

After a long wait and some trauma, he finally arrives! This child has been a long time coming and we are all so excited.























Brooke, Andy and Hudson

Just Stuff and Crap from the past couple of months...

I KNOW THIS IS A BAD PIC--BUT I HAD A VERY FUN TIME BEING WITH BROOKE AND KAILA AT BROOKE'S BIRTHING CLASS. ANDY WAS OUT OF TOWN, BUT HE ATTENDED THE OTHER TWO CLASSES.



BROOKE'S SHOWER AT G'MA B'S.
























WICKED!!!! WE MISSED YOU ZAC!


ANDY'S AFTER GRAD PARTY AT COLDSTONE.


CONGRATS TO ANDY--U OF U GRAD!

CONGRATS TO MIKE AND KAILA--BYU GRADS!

First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now, I am dying ... and suddenly I realize I forgot to live.

Weekend Projects

Well, I have been off for Spring Break part of this week. I have done some great deep cleaning, changed furniture around, moved bedrooms and sewed this apron! I bought the pattern and material last Summer--so it's about time I got it done. I've been wanting to work in the yard, but it's been too wet and cold. I think tomorrow, Saturday, is finally going to be nice. We are getting some nice, black compost to cover the beds and plant a garden. I hope I'm not to late to plant some vegetables! I did do some enjoyable things today--exercised, had a nap, browsed Barnes and Noble for 2 hours, went to Joe Bandido for dinner. I'm having company next week for Kaila and Michael's graduation--nothing like company to make you clean and get organized.
Happy Spring!

Tristen and Marco's Reception--Parrrrrtaaaaay

The reception was in an airplane hanger in Heber. Fun was had by all!!



Most of the family at the reception. They asked all the guests to wear black and white.


I'm not sure how to comment on this picture--a new kind of dance?
They were having fun though.


Kaila, Tristen and Tristen's sister. Can you see Tristen's Van's shoes? All the girls and Marco and the moms all had Van's on in different colors!



Dancing the night away!






BEST FRIENDS FOREVER

Cute couple!!!




You couldn't be there and not want to dance!
Brooke, Andy, Kaila and Michael--and a few others


Tristen and Marco and Kaila and Michael (mostly)
Guest appearance by Andy and Brooke.

Employment for next school year is a go!

So our boss called yesterday and asked if he could meet with us.  We were all very nervous.  He gave us the good news first, which was that they had enough funds to pay us for next school year.  Then the not so good news was that all our contracts were cut.  So instead of working 220 days a year, I will work 200.  That is a significant monthly financial cut for us but I am sooooooo grateful that I still have a job.  When I first knew that a lay off was a real possibility, a few months ago, I was concerned that we did not have more in savings and more food storage.  So, now I'm committed to putting all we can in in savings and adding to the food storage.   I don't want to be in that position again where I feel we can't make it through a tough economic time.  The church has warned and warned, and encouraged and taught us to prepare for hard times and disasters.  I feel that that advice has been stressed a lot lately.  So I'm going to work on this.

 Something I haven't done for many years is plant a garden, so I think I will plant 2 or 3 things this year and see how I do?  I definitely don't have a green thumb so this could be a challenge.

Happy and Satisfied....

I'm feeling very grateful for all the blessings I have. I'm thankful for my home, my job, my children, my husband, Spring, a healthy body, the gospel--even my cat who follows me around the house from room to room--I think he idolizes me?

I'm so excited for Brooke to have her baby, I'm excited for Wicked, I'm excited to work in the yard, to do everyting--read, exercise, read blogs. I feel so blessed to have good friends and family (the best friends and family!!!) I'm excited for 3 college graduations I'm going to SOON. I have so many things I want to learn and do and feel I better get in gear cuz life is going so fast!!!! In the next day or two I'll find out if I have a job for the next school year... I'm being hopeful. Okay, I'm off to the gym now. I've worked 1/2 a day because the kids are not in school today.
I love you all. Please stay close to me cuz I need you all.

Our quick trip to St. George this weekend.

We had a great time--thanks!

Books I'm currently reading....Or browsing through.

I've mentioned how I like to read 3-5 books at a time--I was going to try to stop that but as you can see below--I'm not doing to good. I love books and love to read them...

I got this book for my birthday. I love Ellie. She cooks really healthy foods that are natural and taste good.







Right up my alley this book is. This is mainly about how trauma influences a child and thier development.







This is a deep read--can only do a few pages at a time. I know there is so much
for me to learn and I am hoping for some insight with this book.









I love Nate Berkus--His style is clean and inviting--kind of a California shiek.

Lunch at Maddox....YUM. The rolls and halibut were so good.

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