Colton graduates from high school!

Colton graduated from high school on Friday, May 27th at the State Capitol.  The reason they could have it at the capital is because Colton only had a graduating  class of 90.  It was a beautiful day and the service was beautiful. Colton was so excited to graduate. 

Matt's sister Melissa and family drove all the way from Washington to be here for Colton's graduation.  It was so nice of them.  After Colton's graduation we went out to dinner at Olive Garden. It was so yummy.  After that we came home and Herb and Melissa had bought a yummy cake in honor of Colton's graduation!

On Saturday, May 28th we had a party to celebrate Colton graduating. My brother Matthew and family came and joined Melissa and family and a couple of Colton's friends too.  We are so proud of Colton for graduating.  We know great things await him now and in the future!

Kara's solo

                  When Matt and I were in Hawaii Kara had a solo for her schools Spring Concert. It was so sad missing it.  But both my sons went and they recorded it for us.  She is the last one to sing her solo Here it is!!!

Maui, Hawaii

Matt's company had their yearly trip to honor some of their best dealers.  It is always a relaxing time when we are able to go and relax in Hawaii.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to mingle with so many wonderful people.  Matt's company always has these amazing parties with wonderful entertainment.  I  just LOVE it!!   Here are just a few pictures from the trip!

Mother's Day and thinking about my mom!!!!

Mother's day always seems to sneak up each May.  As always it makes me think of the great mothers I know who have had an influence in  my life.  I feel so blessed to know so many amazing mothers who have been an example to me.   Mother's day also makes me think of my own dear mother.  It has been  over 26 years since my mom passing.  I had hoped as I aged that I wouldn't miss her as much as I do.  I think that whenever you lose your mother it is hard.  It isn't easy losing your biggest cheerleader every.  I still desire to be mothered in spite of my age.  Sometimes I would give anything to just be able to be with her again, right now. I  know she still loves me, but it isn't the same as it would be if she was alive.  I feel a tremendous loss for not being able to be with my mom like I would LOVE!!!

I think when you lose your mom at such a young age that you don't really realize what you are losing.  I hate to admit it, but when she died I was still in the stage where you mom is great, but you don't really want to hang out with her as much as you want to hang out with your friends.  I know this is quite normal, but it is still hard sometimes to except how I acted when she died.  Now I miss her so  much.  I think it is the hardest for me when I think what could have been if she had lived.  I know that is no way to think, for my emotional health, but still sometimes I do this.   Sometimes it is especially hard when you know so  many people who have their moms so involved in their life.  I  know my mom would have been a tremendous grandma and so it makes me so sad for what my children are missing out on because of her death.   I am not trying to sound like I judge others because of their relationship with their mom, because I think it is so sweet, but sometimes it hurts.

My mom when she was an older teenager.  She was beautiful inside and out and I am so grateful to know that someday I will be able to be with her again.  I don't want to die, but I do look forward to that day.

Spencer turns 21!!!1

Spencer turned 21 on May 1st.  May 1st this year was on a Sunday.  We had a family dinner and Spencer's best friend, Tayler came over too.  It is harder to get birthday presents the order my kids get.  What Spencer really wanted cost a lot of money (more than we wanted to spend) so he ended up getting small gifts from us and then some  $$$.  Spencer is a riot to live with.  He has opinions on most subjects and they are strong opinions.  Spencer know random facts about pretty much everything, so much so, that it still shocks me at times.  Sunday dinner at our home are probably the best, because afterwards we sit together and debate about various topics.  They can sometimes get quite interesting with each of my children (I must admit are quite smart) that they know things that often I don't know.  

 

Spencer is a very caring member of our family.  He is  kind to everyone and he will do almost anything for each family member.    We are blessed to have him in our family!