What direction am I heading??

I am in a point in my life where I feel like I am moving in a whole new direction, and that is not neccesarily a good thing. I am approaching 50 at an alarming rate and not sure how I feel about it. I am not in the greatest shape, being overweight and knees that ache from arthritis. Otherwise I feel pretty good. In general my health is ok, just starting to feel older. In my head I am still feeling young. I have the desire to do many things, and that includes physical things, but my body is not so willing. It sucks getting older, and starting to slow down. I think I need to set some realistic goals and figure out how to make by body more in tune with my mind. I know I need to start walking and moving more. This would be a good start. I want to lift weights at the gym, but I don't want to do it alone. Maybe a good goal would be to find someone to go with me. I really need to begin watching what I eat, and taking my supplements, like my Husband has so lovingly bought for me. I know they will help my body and help me feel better. So there is a big slap to the forehead, Doh!! Maybe by writing it down on this blog, I might actually have to make some effort and be accountable for it. So if anyone happens to read this, check to see how I am doing... I know lots of people are in the same boat as me, and yet we all seem to be in denial about it. Why can't we all work together and support each other. I know that all sounds good in theory, but it really is a personal thing. It will never work unless you personally are on board and really want it. Or it becomes a life threatening thing and you need to lose weight or really suffer. I think it is time to really take it seriously... I will let you know in awhile how it is going. I am going to set a goal to try and lose 10pds by the end of November. So wish me luck....

Big changes this year......

I am feeling very overwhelmed with life right now, we have had so many changes this year. I feel like I can barely keep up.

My sweet Denver got married to a lovely girl, Brianne Rowley. It was lots of work, but totally worth it. I never realized how happy it makes you to see your children be worthy to be married in the Temple and be sealed to their sweet heart forever. I am so proud of them. It is not going to be an easy road, they will have challenges and trials, but I know they can make it through anything together.

Jalyssa is growing up, she has graduated from college with her associates degree and a photography certificate. It was a lot of hard work for her, but I am so proud of her for accomplishing this incredible task. She is still living with roomates and she seems to be the rock who holds the entire group together. She is the mentor, the mom, and the counselor. She takes on the responsibilities for the bills being paid and all the important decisions. She would love to have a more active dating life, and can't wait for the right boy to come along. I keep reassuring her that the Lord is preparing the right one, and she just needs to be patient. She is doing what she is supposed to, following the commandments, and doing everything to make herself worthy, she just needs to be patient.

My baby Mariah is also growing up way to fast... She has graduated High School, and is now attending Snow College. She is doing incredible. Making big decisions, and learning to live in the real world. She is making me so proud. I also have had changes, I am no longer working at the school (Brockbank). It was a hard decision, and one I did not take lightly. Kelly and I decided that I should find full time work so we could pay down some bills, and save for our future. Luckily, I have found work with St. Marks Heart Center. I work with some incredible people who have been so kind and have been training me well. I really like working with Senior citizens, it is so similiar to working with the youth. But I am happy and am really learning a lot.

I am still serving in YW's and know that for now it is where I need to be. Some days I get really burned out, and have challenges with people, but working with the girls is always special and never boring!! Kelly is still with Rio Tinto, and loves it. He works with the best boss,and co workers. He enjoys it so much. We are grateful for jobs we enjoy and that makes life so much easier.

The other big change for us, is being empty nesters for the most part. We still have Connie, and she is wonderful. But most of the time, we are alone. It is a good thing we love each other, and love to be together. We have fun, and really are liking our alone time. Life is always changing and that is a good thing........

Wedding Planning.....

Our son Denver is getting married and planning a wedding is a lot more work, then I ever thought possible. Denver's bride is Estella "Brianne" Rowley. We are very excited for them. Unfortunately, we found out the her Parents in Georgia have no funds to pay for a reception, so it has all fallen to us. I am happy to do this for them, so my planning began right away.... But beleive me, I never imagined how much was involved. We had a very minimal budget and without going in to a lot of detail, I think we have accomplished it. I will promise to post pictures after...

So I guess it's about time that I start blogging again... I have not wanted to since my Mom passed away, 2 and 1/2 years ago. It just hasn't felt right. I still am grieving and I know this might be a way to express some of my emotions, and besides I don't think anyone reads this anymore anyway. So why not give my self an outlet. I have posted this picture of my Husband and I because he is my rock, and I would not make it through everyday without him by my side. He is my everything and I love him with all my heart...I have amazing children who I absolutely adore, and are my whole world too, I would do anything for them. We are a very close family and love being together. This is so unique in today's world. I see so much sadness and neglect every day and it breaks my heart. Children with no respect for their Parents and Parents who have not earned that respect through their actions. It is a sad sad world we live in. Believe me my kids are not perfect and neither are we as parents but we love and respect each other, and it makes for such a happier existence. I want to begin blogging again, so I can share all the wonderful things happening in our lives. We have so many things coming in the next few months and I am so proud of my children and all the accomplishments they are achieving. I will explain more later... thanks for listening...

Our Summer Continued.............

I have all ready posted about our Fabulous Girls Camp, so I do not need to repeat anything there, so let's move on to our next adventures. We were able to do a lot of camping this Summer, and we enjoyed every minute. We went to Coalville with Gillian, Melinda, and all our kids. Kind of a Girls Trip, we had tons of fun and enjoyed being away from it all. We swam, and swam, and swam. The pool was our favorite past-time.

We also enjoyed the 4th of July parade on Magna's Main St. Denver was in the parade with the cast of "Annie", he loved it! He had so much fun, it was a long run, but he loved every minute. He would love to be in another play.
We did our annual Grandmas camp up in Coalville. It was an amazing week, we swam, we went boating at Rockport Resevoir and played in the water. Everyone had a blast, the girls were a little crazy. No shocker there!!
There is still so much to talk about, but I will post for now, and continue on in another post. You can see it was a fun filled summer!!

Summers almost over.......but it has been a blast!!

We began the Summer with our Ward Youth Conference. Rafting down the Colorado river. It was an amazing, yet terrifying experience. Our youth and leaders all had a blast and grew closer together. We enjoyed screams and thrills, and also enjoyed the sweet whisperings of the spirit, and beautiful testimonies. This was one of my favorite summer activities, and can't wait to do it again. Our next adventure was boating on Willard Bay with G&G Drummond. Grandpa loves his boat and loves taking the Grandkids out on the lake. The weather was beautiful and the kids love being adventurous on the tube. They are so daring. Even Denver was more adventurous this year, I was so proud of him. I can not ride the tube anymore it hurts my knees, alas the issues with growing old. But no worries, I still have tons of fun. Jalyssa and Dad loved riding together and jumping the waves like real professionals, Mariah is also a little daredevil, and loved trying to do tricks, but we loved watching her crash and fly off. It was awesome!!. Our next Summer memory was camping at Burriston Ponds in Mona, Utah. We went with our friends John and Melinda Klugiewics and Mariah and her friend Amanda. Denver and Jalyssa were unable to go, Jalyssa was in Texas, and Denver was still doing the play Annie. So just the six of us, had crazy fun. The camp was perfect, right by the pond for easy fishing access, which they totally took advantage of. But, the best was the rope swing into the pond. We had so much fun, swinging and swimming in the ponds. The girls were crazy, ALL the time, but they kept us entertained. We loved the peace and quiet, until somebody across the way decided to run their compressor night and day. You should of seen us trying to swing into the lake, we looked like dead fish on a rope, or more like a pinata. Kelly was the only one who looked studly, my own personal Tarzan. it was good times, with good friends and made for a fabulous weekend, and somewhere I definitely want to go again. Thanks John and Melinda for sharing your camping spot, and for bringing the dogs, they definitely made the weekend. Look at the smile on Melinda she is so beautiful, and check out my sexy Husband, he can swing by me anytime. You can see it was a fabulous trip. Our next adventures will be on the next post, it is hard to do such a long post, but hey we had tons of fun this summer and I want to show it all. So here it comes next!!

Becoming an Eight Cow Young Woman....Girls Camp 2010

We had so much fun at Girls Camp this year. We loved every minute of it. The Stake theme was "Becoming an Eight Cow Young Woman" based on the Johnny Lingo movie. They did such a great job following the theme and with the decorations. Each of the values was represented by wards. Our ward was Faith so our color was white. We had cute decorations and super cute T-shirts (by my brother, Todd) and everything went great. Our young women are amazing, they all get along with no contentions and problems. It is such a joy to be with them, and to feel the spirit they exude. I love them so much. Our leaders get to enjoy every minute instead of having to referee problems.

We have an incredible camp director for our ward, Yeah Melinda, who happens to be one of my best friends. Such a joy to work with and so organized and on top of things. I love her and her amazing smile. Thank you, thank you my friend for making camp such an incredible experience for everyone. We will be forever in your debt. Thanks to all the girls for your cooperation and laughter and patience. You made camp hilarious and exciting. Thanks for your tender spirits and testimonies you shared as well, you make us all proud. Well, now to the future......we start planning for next year. MOOOOOOOO!!!!