Family baby shower for Kelsey

Today my niece, Tami, held a family baby shower for Kelsey and her baby boy. Kelsey has picked a name for him but I will let her announce it. I'm thinking of a name that I will call him. The shower was very nice! The food was amazing, Tami outdid herself and didn't miss a detail. The gifts were really wonderful and everyone was very generous. This baby won't want for anything. It was great to get together with family again, which is my most favorite thing to do.

Kara, Suzette, Jordan and Grandma Joycelyn

Brady's mom and sister Stacey

Grandma Audrey and Michelle. I know the eyes are shut but I only took one picture, sorry.

Kelsey's sister-in-law Steph

Mallory, Lynette and Grandma A.

Kelsey and Grandma helping with preparations. You've got to have at least one picture of your belly.

You can't see this at all but it is of Tami and her girls, Brooky and Britt with the table of food.

Kelsey with her haul. Yes you are seeing some pink! One of Brady's Aunts got a little mixed up. We had a good laugh with it and it's really the thought that counts. Right?

Happy Mothers Day

Today is Mothers Day. I first want to wish every mother a happy day. I love being a mother, and now especially a grandmother! I love my children, their spouses, my parents, in laws and any other "mother" that has influenced my life in a positive way. We are all far from perfect and I remember many a mothers day when I felt totally insecure and a failure. I think that most of us have felt that way many times. All of us are trying! At least all of you that I have mentioned are trying. Motherhood is not for the weak. There is nothing easy about it and now with all of life's extra challenges things become even harder. This is why I am so happy to be a part of the "club" or "sisterhood" of mothers. If someone acts like this is easy or they have no problems, they are LYING! I know that my mothers, sisters, daughters,nieces and friends will never claim that this is easy and we all have and always will support one another. So, have a great day, hug your families, do something for yourself, eat plenty of food and just remember....tomorrow is another day for something else to challenge us. I love you all!

What's all the Buzz?

I have a good friend who has a daughter with some great talents! (she can be my friend also right?) Anyway, the blog is www.hollyhocks&honeybees.blogspot.com, and she is having a show with other vendors on the 14th and 15th of May. I'm blogging about this to be entered into her give a way. If you want a chance to win, just visit her site, or if you want to attend her "Hive 2" you can come with me. I plan on attending! Good fun!

Crazy Spring

It's Spring in Utah. This means many things to me. I thought I'd mention just a few here on the blog. First of all , Spring means soccer season is upon us. We only have Jaxon to watch again this year but it is still really fun. This season, they aren't using refs for the youngest age teams. This means that the "game" is really just a glorified practice. I'm not really sure where the money is going that the parents pay for their child to be able to play. So far the kids behave and the coaches/refs are doing a good job.

Jaxon loves having the family here to watch him. Molly would watch the game and yell at the kids.

Yes, he scored here. Jaxon has got a real racket going. He has talked both of his grandmothers into giving him $1.oo for every goal he scores. He'll be able to make the house payment this month.

Spring in Utah also brings some crazy weather. Last night we had a huge wind storm. It sounded like someone was slamming doors all over the place and I even heard something hit one of the windows upstairs! We got up this morning to find our roof like this. What a mess!

At least the siding didn't blow off this time. It did blow off a few years ago. When I went out to take these pictures, as you can see, it was snowing. I am looking forward to some nicer weather and warmth.

St George 2010

We just got back from our annual golf trip to St George this past weekend. This year everyone came except Molly. It was probably wise to leave her with Jessica's mom but we all missed her a lot! Once again we stayed in Kelsey and Brady's time share. Thanks guys! Here are just a few pictures of our rooms.

This is the kitchen/front room. There is a nice roomy deck with furniture and a hot tub just outside those sliding doors. If you look closely in the very back, you can see the blow up mattress pad that Kara and Phil brought to sleep on so we could all stay in the same unit. This unit had three nice bedrooms with TVs and three bathrooms.

The kitchen was very nice even though we only really used the fridge. We brought snacks and drinks and then ate out the rest of the time.

On Friday we traveled southwest of Mesquite to a brand new golf course that Phil had arranged for us to play on. It was about and hour and 45 minutes from St George but it was very nice and beautiful. When we pulled in, there was all kinds of people waiting to park our cars, unload our clubs and do anything else we wanted them to do. This course is in the middle of nowhere and they probably always know when someone is coming. The course name is "The Chase" and I believe it was designed by Jack Nicholas.

All of the carts have coolers with water and ice. They also have more coolers with ice and water sitting on some of the holes if you need more. After we loaded up our carts, we were directed to the driving range with range balls to warm up with. After that, we practiced on the putting green and then traveled to the first tee.

I took a few pictures of the landscaping. It was really beautiful. This course is only two years old and the grass was all green and lush. There were cart paths everywhere and a few tunnels that we drove through also. The kids really liked that part. Most courses won't allow young children, but this place was fine with it.

Jaxon and I rode in this cart. He got a little overheated and so Brynly was riding with us and making sure Jaxon drank plenty of water.

Since the course is so new, we had to use port a potties. I took some pictures because they were nicer than most bathrooms. No stink either.

The only down side of this course was that there was nowhere to get anything to eat. You are a good hour away from anywhere and the clubhouse didn't even have a snack bar. Other than that, it was very nice and fun.

Jaxon took this picture of Brynly posing out on the deck. You can see the pool behind her. The kids spent every chance they had in the pool. The weather was wonderful and we had a really good time.

Jax took this of Bryn and me in our PJ's

Last stop before leaving for home. IN and OUT for lunch! I look forward to next year.

Ahh... Phil

Yes that's right, Phil won the masters this year!! This is his third green jacket. I am thrilled that he won. Golf is my second favorite sport to watch. Yes I know it's slow and boring to some people but I love it. Especially when Phil is winning. My reasons for being a fan of his is more than golf. If you have watched him at all or read anything about him, you know that he is one of the kindest and most polite golfers around. He is the ultimate family man. When he has a bad round or a terrible tournament, he will still sign autographs, give polite interviews and simile and wave to the galleries. Quite a difference from Tiger. I know that Tiger has "done a lot for the game of golf." I just can't really separate the skill and personal side of him. I never could. Even before we knew about all of this "stuff" that Tiger has been into. I have just always disliked him. Now I have been proven right. I so hope that Phil has a great year this year. I hope even more that his mom and wife recover quickly and have an even better year.

Relax and Enjoy

This is my most favorite thing to do in the world! Friday I was able to get cut from work and so I spent the day with the grandchildren. Jaxon was busy with my I-Pod touch and of course Brynly has to do whatever Jaxon is doing and then Molly needs to get up and see also. Kelsey couldn't resist taking a picture. The kids just love playing together and I love having them with me! Molly definitely knows when to pose and Bryn is still doing the botox smile. Jaxon and Molly are great to give me hugs and cuddles but Brynly is a little harder. I usually have to trick her into it like this day. She wanted to play the touch and I told her that if she cuddled by me for a few minutes then she could play it. I probably should have taken advantage of the extra day off and cleaned or mowed my lawn, but why would I want to do that when I can enjoy this!