Mother's Day Fun

For those who know me, they know I don't exactly rest all that well! Don't get me wrong, I love it, really...I'm just a do-er & usually have a long list of things going on. Which isn't always a bad thing, just making the most of life after all! :} But, sometimes, it's nice to just chill & take the day as it goes (I'm learning, slowly; but, surely! :}). So, this is all I could wish for on my special day! A day of no specific agenda what-so-ever! And I succeeded to manage that the whole entire day! :} Since we FINALLY got a nice warm sunny day (there hasn't been many, here in Utah, yet this year!), we decided it would be fun to head to the park. With so many great ones to choose around our valley, I thought Liberty Park would be a good one to go to this time.

It was fun to see the cute little ducklings! What more could a mother ask for on her day, than siblings getting along & having fun together?.....and having such cute, loving, kids! :} Who says Mama is too old to throw the football with her kids?! :}Of course, Daddy's not either! :}You also have to love the character, and diversity, of your usual crowd at Liberty Park. You see all kinds! But, I think that's good to surround yourself with people of all cultures! From what I understand, every Sunday in the spring/summer, there is a drum circle that forms. We watched it grow throughout the day, it was fun to watch people just enjoying the sun & playing some music! :} You've got to do the old rides there, while you're at the park.
Though, some who may have a fear of heights would not always agree! :}
It was getting hot with all that playing around, so Dylan & Kaley were thrilled to cool off in the fountains!
So, besides fun at the park, I got to sleep in, get a massage & some pampering by the man, have a nice breakfast & dinner made for me, a house cleaned by the family, and time for me to do whatever I wanted. I couldn't have asked for a nicer, more relaxing day....that's all I could ever ask for! Thanks family, Mommy sure loves you!! :}

Celebrate turning 80!

I'm sure you've heard me talk about what a great neighborhood we grew up in. It was more like one big huge family, which I just loved! :} The Kidds here were certainly like family, since I was at their house almost every day. So, I was thrilled to get the chance to go celebrate their Dad's 80th Birthday with them, though I must admit, it's hard to watch our parents age at the same time! I know they've struggled with his health conditions; but, it also sounds like they are taking great care of him too.

And any chance to see Sandra is always good to me! :}
I was thrilled to get to see so many of "the old ward", our extended family! (especially my own parents, of course! :}). Workman's here (Melissa's Dad & sister), with my Mom & Dad, were also my "other family". I believe I did live there too, actually. Ken would make sure I had whatever breakfast he was making each morning before school, even if I told him I just ate at home! (so, can I blame him for my terrible eating habits?! :}) I was sad to have recently missed his big birthday bash too; but, just couldn't fit it in that night unfortunately. :(

Ruby & Russ Roberds were (are) our next door neighbors. Ruby was our mutual teacher for many years & probably put up with more than she should have, honestly! :}
Glad my sis made it too! :}
Jorgensen's & Foote's...oh, there were some funny people. And they still are, as they were sitting around the table cracking old jokes. Brother Foote was our Bishop for many years as well. We were laughing (ok, I was more apologizing) about how much all of us kids (and there was a lot of us at that time!) put him through. He says he doesn't remember that at all. Yea, sure!

My cute Ma & Pa! :}
It's good to have Sandra back in Utah again, I know her parents are glad too! :}

The Family together again

Alira was having too much fun popping all the ballons at the end there. (though Kaley was trying to save them all :}). Unfortunately the ones they gave her to keep flew out the window on the way out...oops! Oh well, they're just balloons! :})

Really, it was great to see so many of my old favs from the neighborhood again. So many have left a lasting impression on me, I'm grateful I got the chance to be a part of their lives!

2010 Race For The Cure

Once again, it was time for the Annual "Race For The Cure", an event we look forward to participating in each year! Though how sad it is to see so many affected by the disease, it just feels good to do our small part, as I know every little bit helps! These days, it's almost like, if you don't have it yourself, you know someone who does. Some are lucky to get through it, like our friend Natalie Avery, who we made our Honoree last year. So far, so good...and we are so glad to know that! I can only imagine how hard this past year has been for her! I'm glad we do this as a family too, I believe it's so important to teach your kids the importance of helping out charities & getting involved in your community. It was estimated to have nearly 17,000 people there this year, which is more than double from the 1st year we joined...that's awesome!

The kids are in good spirits, ready for their long walk/run!

(no really, they are! :}) Tina was so kind to walk with the girls, and Dylan, while the rest of our family decided to run it this year. And glad to see our fellow Bonko Babe, Megan, participating this year too!
....and her friend Gina here. Glad they all made it after another crazy & late Bonko night! :}
It was so nice to see some of my previous morning class students...I miss them tons!! Here is Kimia, Diane & Randi
And always good to see fellow Jazzerciser, Shelli, and Family
...as well as Maryanne & kids. Hey wait, where's Krista?!
We're ready to get moving!
Kaley had the camera while we were running, hence the self poses. Silly Kaley! :}
We walked back through the route, after we got done running, to find Tina & the kids. Doug, the Stud Muffin, who did awesome by the way. I'm very proud of him! Running is not so much his thing (heck, it's barely mine!); but, we're trying to turn this new leaf over this year!
Kaley was thrilled to not have to walk ANY MORE! :}
Hey, look who we found...The Barker/Shaffer Family. And why didn't I make sure to turn the stroller around & get a shot of their cute little guy? Darn, he's such a ham too!
Miwa & Family are always so good to participate as well. We love sharing this together each year! (the race and breakfast after, that is! :})
We did it!! Another successful year at the race! Yea for us!! :}