Way to go Nicholas!!

On May 19, 2013 Nicholas graduated from Nursing School - we are super proud of him. This guy has incredible study habits and I appreciate his example of hard work.

His family came from Burley Idaho to celebrate with him - he has an awesome, supportive family.

This is Carly's bff Alyssa.  She graduated also.  This girl is amazing and we love her sooooo much.  Grateful that she is a part of our lives and good friends are such a blessing. 
Way to go Nicholas and Alyssa!!!! Nicholas and Carly are headed to the Valley in a few weeks.  Nicholas is continuing his education at A.S.U..  We are going to miss them terribly.  I don't like to think about it too much cause it brings me to tears:( Oh how I will miss one of my best friends and my beautiful grandchildren.  It has been a blessing to have them so close by but I understand that it is time, time for them to move on to bigger and better things.  They will be successful wherever they go because they put the Lord first:) and I am grateful for that!!

8th Birthday and Banquets

Tyton was baptized February 16, 2013 by his Dad:)  His Aunt Tara made him an awesome cake - Thanks Aunt Tara!!!

Pinewood Derby 2013

 I should have posted this forever ago but I am always running behind.  This is Tytons first Pinewood Derby.  He loved it!!  He took 2nd in Speed:)  Nate took 2nd in Show and this is his last Pinewood Derby.  They had a great time and I must say that I think our cars get better each year.  We had a lot of fun with these two!! Grateful for boys:)

Scatter Sunshine Floral!!

So I had this crazy idea to open a flower shop.  At one point and time our little town had three of them and then all of a sudden we had none.  I tossed the idea around and gave it great thought (and prayer) and decided to go for it.  I must say that I have felt love and encouragement from my dad through it all.  It was as if he was patting me on the back saying "you can do this", "this will be a blessing to the community and your family"!!  So - we got to work  -ripped out carpet and got the room ready. It is located her at my house in what used to be called the office and it has an outside entrance so it works perfectly.  I officially opened on April 1st.  I opened at a great time with Prom, Mothers Day and Graduation right around the corner.  I have loved every minute of it.  I have especially loved the late night hours with my daughter Carly.  I don't know what I am going to do when she moves away for school.  I will be LOST without her.  I am looking forward to this new adventure called Scatter Sunshine Floral!!

 

 

These are a few Mothers Day arrangements that we did:)

This was a simple arrangement that I did for my sister Tiffani for Mothers Day.  She loves gerbera daisies so I tagged each daisy with one of her kids name on it and found this adorable bucket to put them in!

I HOPE THEY CALL ME ON A MISSION!!!

Well -I am late about blogging this news but....
Our Macky got his mission call
He is serving in the Boston Massachusetts Mission
He will be speaking SPANISH
He reports July 17th, 2013


I had to put this picture of him on here - this was taken when he was 3 yrs old
Super excited and happy for this boy!!

Happy Birthday Macky!!!

This poor kid really does get the shaft on his birthday.  It is always during spring break and our schedule/plans are crazy.  We have celebrated it before and after and sometimes we weren't even around to celebrate it at all.  This year he got his wisdom teeth pulled out on his birthday!!!!  But -I just wanted to do a little shout out to my Macky Boy- grateful that he is my son and blessed to be his mother. Grateful for the role he plays in our family and for the example he sets for his siblings.  I appreciate the man that he is becoming.  He has always been a lot of fun, yet he has a serious side too.  He has been a light and example to many.  I appreciate his goodness and his willingness and desire to serve the Lord.  His mission papers are in and we are anxiously waiting!!!  Time  -why does it go by so quickly???   I LOVE YOU Macky!!

A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! 3-9-13

Well the wedding plans are over and the big event is done but their "forever" is just beginning!! It was a beautiful day inspite of the crazy cold weather.  I am very grateful for family and friends and for the opportunity we had to all be together on Saturday.  There is nothing better then gathering in the Temple to witness the starting of an Eternal Family.  So thankful for JT and Lexie, for their desire to do what is right and for their example to my other children.  My cup runneth over!!! I LOVE the word ETERNITY - it makes me happy:)