Trying to balance married life, children, married children and parents

At the BYU/San Diego State game in San Diego. We were

invited up to enjoy some box seats. We even had our own

bathroom!!!

Goofing off with Sterling and Stella

At Hudsons

I am always amazed at how much Stella mothers her

doll.

Eating at Hudsons

Stella really enjoyed the music

Stella in her flapper costume carrying her doll

At the South Carolina state fair. Stella on a tractor

Stella getting her picture taken in a banana costume

At the South Carolina fair with Karen too

Julie and Cambria at homecoming game

Alexia, Julie and Cambria

Sam and Grace on Halloween night

Our view in Santa Barbara

I'm not sure how good I am at balance. I try though. Sometimes I feel

torn. I want to see my married kids (Thanks Ty for living close and

making that part easier for me), grandkids, parents, and I want to be

here for my last child at home, and of course....my hubby. So this is

how I've done it the last month or so. On October 20th, I flew out

to South Carolina to see my daughter Melissa and her adorable and

wonderful family. I get an added bonus when I go there, because

I get to see the Rozmus family also. I spent 8 days with them, and

then flew home in time to see Julie cheer at one of her last football

games. The next night we went to Tyler's house and enjoyed

Halloween night with them. Then the next day, I was off to spend

5 days with my Mom in Santa Barbara while she was attending an

alternative medicine clinic. So.....how's that for "balance"?

Well, when I was in South Carolina, I had fun just letting Stella

and Sterling get re-aquainted with me. They were sick for

several of the days I was there, so our outing time was pretty

slim. I didn't even get to attend church, which is always a fun

time for me. I did help Melissa get halloween costumes done,

(She sewed, I held and helped kids) We went to dinner at

Hudsons, and I got to enjoy some barbecue from the South.
And some blues music, which Stella enjoyed.
So, I'll add pictures and see if it jogs my memory of anything

else.

On my brief stint home, I enjoyed watching Julie cheer.

When I went to Santa Barbara with my Mom, the thing I

thoroughly enjoyed, was being SO close to the ocean. We could

see the ocean from the living room, and we could hear the

waves at night. One afternoon my Mom and I went walking

and we sat on a bench to just gaze at the water, and we were

able to see some dolphins. I love being able to see dolphins

when I visit the beach.
I had to leave Santa Barbara early enough to get to the next

to the last football game, where they honored the Senior

students. So Mel and I escorted Julie onto the field. It was

an honor. = ) So, that is how I balanced my life this last

month. I try.....

are you bored yet?

So, I have not posted in so long, that I am getting bored
with the same post sitting there day after day. SO...
I promise to get something new up there in the next
couple of days. I have been a little busy and pre-
occupied this last month. LATER !!!

Homecoming Senior Year

Daniel and Julie

Daniel, Julie, Marissa and Quinn

Marissa and Julie


Well, I just got back from dinner at Souplantation

with the "group". Everytime it's Julie's last, it's

my last too!! Maybe that's why grandkids are

so fun. You can enjoy from a distance. = ) Don't

get me wrong, I've enjoyed experiencing all of

these things with my kids. Anyway, this group of

kids have been friends since freshman year.

(most of them anyway). So here are some of

the group and Julie and Daniel, and Quinn and Marissa.

When Samantha's Mom sends me her pictures, I'll

post some of them.

Julie's Senior picture proof

Julie got her yearbook Senior pictures taken, and we really

liked one of the poses. So, here it is. I'm not buying one

because Julie wanted her other photographer to take one.

Enjoy

Grace's 4th Birthday

Ron Cade and Courtney


l-r jason, tyler, Julie and mel

kids in pool l-r Jennica, Grace, Jocelyn, Delila and Sam. Julie outside the pool

david, courtney and Julie

The Birthday Girl

My oldest granddaughter turned 4 today, and they had quite

a party. She had lots of people come to celebrate with her.

It was cute, because Anna tried to have everything the way

Grace wanted it. All the things that Grace likes. So.....

we had pretzels, Pirate's Booty, watermelon, tuptakes,

ice cream cones, etc. It was really cute. Julie and I

had to leave a little early, because tonight is homecoming.

BUT, I was able to snap a few pictures before we left.

I was a little sad to leave before having a lot of time

to visit with Ron and ReNae, Courtney and Colton,

David and Rolene, and Jason and Katie Dial. Oh well,

I'll enjoy my time with Julie tonight, being the chauffeur.

Here are some pictures of the festivites.

My Sweet Mom and her Wonderful Twin

Denise, Mom, darryl, Joneel, Dad--Timpanogas Temple


Renae and Reane

Renae and Reane

Clark and Michelle

right, front to back-Amber, Jessica, Denise, Craig, Kim, 2 people i didn't know

Left, front to back- Darryl, Jessica's friend, Lisa, Tom, Sharon Head of table-Renae

right, front to back-danny or steven, Jared, kenny, Ashley, Head of table-Reane

Left, front to back- Ashley, Kelly, Brenda (hiding), Mark, Dad, Joneel

right front to back-phil, sharon, alan ,ken
left fron to back- Sandra, Stan, Julane, Judy, Garth

I just got back from spending time in Utah with my Mom

for her birthday. Since my Mom is a twin, we had a

double celebration for the two of them. The morning

of my Mom's birthday, my sister Denise, brother

Darryl and myself, along with our parents,

went to the Timpanogas Temple. It was a great

start to the day. Then it was time for the birthday

celebration at Los Hermanos. All of my siblings were

there, and all but one of my cousins. Just like old

times. ; )

I have always loved my cousins, but I have a new

appreciation for my Aunt Renae and her family.

Ever since we found out my Mom has ovarian

cancer, my aunt Renae's family has been so

supportive and helpful. I don't know if they will

ever know how much that means to me.

Anyway, here are some pictures from the party

and also a picture of the "birthday girls"

Pre Senior Pictures

Julie is a Senior. So, when you are a senior, you take

senior pictures. These are the pictures we took before

we went to the studio that took the pictures for the

yearbook.

PS The pictures the studio took turned out very nice.

Will post when I can.

Do I hear Triple?? Naaww, it's a double

Clark, Michelle, Melissa and Andy


Michelle and Melissa

While Melissa and Michelle were visiting California,

I know that they were hoping to go on a triple date

with their brother. I'm not sure what happened,

but they took what they could get, and headed

out on a double date. They both decided to wear

their new dress, so they looked like the doublemint

twins. ha ha. but I think they had an enjoyable

time hanging out as "adult" sisters on their

double date.

Labor Day and a B-day celebration for Julie

drinking some refreshing soda

Samantha, Jaclyn, Julie and Marissa

A week ago, before school started, Julie and I decided

to take a little trip down to Carlsbad, to visit with my

cousin Sandra. I've gone down there several years

during the summer, and had the greatest time.

Fun, relaxing and so enjoyable. Well when Julie

and I were there, and out in the beautiful ocean,

she said "Why don't we come down here for my

birthday?" So, my sweet cousin said that we

could bring the party to her house. (How sweet
is that?) So Sunday evening we took off for

Carlsbad, with 2 of Julie's closest friends. We had

a blast singing.....Oh darn, what is the name of

it? Mya hee, Mya ho, Mya ha, Mya ha ha.....any

one getting my drift? We made video's of us singing

along...(pretty funny) anyway, we rented a movie

and watched that, then got up this morning and went

to the beach, relaxed, then went and saw 2 movies.

500 Days of Summer, and All About Steve. We

enjoyed them both. then afterwards we went to

Souplantation for dinner before heading home. We

had a great time! Thanks to everyone who helped

make it a special time.

The last of the last

Well, our last child has started her last year of high school. I am amazed

at how fast life can go. Sometimes it feels like it whizzes by. Thank

heavens we have eternity.

Anyway, we finished the first week of school, the first football game

cheered at, and also....the first BYU football game of the season.

(Tyler, Anna and kids came over to enjoy with us)

They were all good. So here's to our last year of public schools.

Hip Hip Hoorah!!!

Family Pictures

l-r Melissa holding Stella's hand, Andy holding Sterling, michelle, Clark, Mel,
Julie, Joneel, Grace, Anna, Tyler holding Sam

I have been having so much fun having all of my children

in the same state. On Sunday we all were at church

together. I was in Heaven. I love my family and am

so proud of all of them. With everyone spread out across

this great beautiful country, we had to capitalize on

the time we had together, and have some family

photo's taken. Here are two of the group shots.

Possibly more to follow at a later date.

Birthday Time

The lunch bunch..Lindsay, Lorna, Joneel, Shelly and Bonnie
back row---Melissa, Sterling, Michelle, Stella and Julie


cake number 1 compliments of Shelly J.

Beach buddies from WAAAY back

cake 2--compliments of Josey C. (aka Visiting Teacher)

cake 3--Compliments of karen H. (aka visiting teacher)


Well, I turned the big ?0. I can't believe I reached this milestone,

but here I am. And I have to say that I feel like I was treated so

kindly. From party lunches to sweet thoughtful gifts, to phone

calls, cards, cakes and even Facebook Birthday Wishes, I feel

remembered and cared about. Here are some pictures of my

wonderful day. One funny side note. Melissa was going to

make me a beautiful cake, but after getting these 3, she

decided to make it up for Julie's birthday. I swear, it's

either feast or famine around here for cake!