Happiness

My Mom visited us for 10 days! We went to two libraries, one bookstore (my Mom loves books!), Goodwill and the Idea Museum. On Friday Declan has a birthday party to go to in the nearby town of Queen Creek so we dropped him off and lived it up on the town! We went to Seven Brothers burgers which is owned by my friend’s cousin and then to Target and Old Navy. It was great spending some one on one time with her! We also saw Mission Impossible 8 with Elizabeth (the second time for me!). Loved it!  

 It’s my Mom and Dad’s 49th Anniversary- can you believe it?! I don’t feel that old to have Parents that have almost been married for 50 years! That is for older people, right? My Dad is up in Heaven, looking down upon us (Hi, Dad!) and I know he is thinking of my Mom and us every day.  The other day the kids at Church were practicing a song for Father’s Day and I teared up thinking of my sweet Dad and how much I really miss him. He’s been gone for almost 3 1/2 yrs. He missed Ethan and Jonah going on missions and coming back and Asher leaving. And a grandson being born. Yet, I know he is still right here with us. I sure love you. Dad! Happy Anniversary to our big little family! 

 Rosie graduated from Preschool last Friday. She was so excited and so cute! She kept asking if it was graduation day. They sang cute songs, had some fun snacks and ate together as a class one last time. She also got awarded the Friendliest Friend award. Her teacher said that she was always sure to be kind to everyone. That’s Rosie! Her teacher made a scrapbook with pictures throughout the year for each child. It probably took so many hours! Ms Nicole did amazing and she made some great friends in her class!  Thank you, Ms Nicole! Now on to Kindergarten!!! My baby is growing up!

  This year both Ethan and Jonah are away from home for their birthday- it’s the third birthday they’ve been gone and probably another one again in the next few years. Jonah is hiking Angels Landing and Ethan is selling pest control in Indiana. Have a great birthday, boys, we love you!!

  I love Mother’s Day! I love celebrating the Mothers in my own life and celebrating the fast that I am a Mother. Yesterday Elizabeth came over to do her nails with me and then stayed and played with Rosie. Rosie loves Elizabeth!  Rosie has been having a hard time with nightmares for the last three months. She wakes up one to three times a night and it’s hard on her and on me. Sometimes she sleeps through the night. Last night she was up several times times and the last time she said “let me put my hands on your face”. She does this sometimes. She looks into my eyes lovingly and strokes my face. It is the sweetest things and my heart melts even though it’s 3 am in the morning. I love being a Mom and I love my job of being with these smaller- and bigger- people.

  My Uncle Steve- married to my Aunt Sandy- passed away yesterday morning. He went into the hospital with pneumonia that turned into RSV and had complications. I am so sad. And Rosie’s caterpillar decided to die this morning. Ugh!  I shared some funny memes with my sisters and it seemed appropriate to do so- Steve was always making us laugh. From dressing up like Santa (he won a best Santa award once), to teasing and laughing and joking around- he was definitely the funny guy in the room. I love you, Steve. Say hi to Sandy and her kittens and your kittens and my Dad and the family. I will miss your jokes, your ribbing and your teasing. Thanks for being such a great friend to us all.