Memorial Day weekend 2012

On Saturday we went to Logan. It started raining the minute we left Burley. When we finally pulled into Logan, it was completely dry. After 10 minutes it started pouring. When the rain stopped we went to the Logan cemetery. 

Our five children with their grandfather, William Vosco Call

On Sunday we made our little bouquets while the children enjoyed the garden. They helped gather flowers from the yard.

These were all made with flowers from Dad's garden. I love this tradition that Mom Call shared with us.

We went to the Smithfield, Tremonton, Brigham, and Willard cemetery. On our way home we saw the most beautiful rainbow.

On Monday we made some time for family pictures. You can never have too many pictures because one day one of us will not be here. Also, because the little ones change every day and we are always getting new additions.

The time of day was terrible because the sun was too bright so in most of the pictures we can hardly open our eyes. We had to work around the little ones nap time though.

We took a picture of Chrislynn with our grandchildren.

 We didn't want to leave out granchild #5!

Then we met at the park with our extended family to have a little picnic. It was so good to see everyone.

On Tuesday, the doctor called me and informed me that my breast biopsy showed no cancer.

 I am one happy girl!

Goodbye 2011-2012 school year.

I THINK THEY CHANGED ALOT THROUGH THE SCHOOL YEAR AND I THINK THEY ALSO GOT TALLER.
(I can tell they got taller by comparing the shelves in the background.

Aubrey 7th grade - Anson 11th grade.

First day of school

Last day of school

First day

Last day

Dad started off the school year with them but in October he filed for disability retirement because of his cancer.

His only regret is that he won't be their speech and drama teacher at the high school.

I love these two children!

They bring so much happiness into my life.

I can't believe that when school starts again, Anson will be a senior at the high school. I really can't imagine him graduating and leaving our home.

I love you both so much.

 Thank you for all the happiness you bring to me. 

 Thank you for loving me.

 Thank you for all the hugs and kisses.

 Thank you for being you!


Be Grateful
Be Smart
Be Involved
Be True
BE STILL
Be humble
Be clean
Be positive
Be prayerful

             -Gordon B. Hinckley

The waiting...

I discovered a lump on my right breast. After a doctor's exam, a mammogram, an ultrasound, and then a biopsy I am waiting for the results.
The doctor told me that I should hear something by Monday. I was thinking that since Monday is a holiday, I probably won't hear anything until Tuesday. 

The waiting is the worst part.

DATES FOR MY RECORDS

May 10: Discovered lump

May 16: Dr. Cannon

May 21: Mammogram and ultrasound

May 23: Biopsy 

An hour with your grandchildren can make you feel young again.

Sunday

   Brianna made Grandma Call's chicken salad today.

 Thank you Bree!

It was so good! 

Monday

Our well water is so cold, almost freezing.

Deacon thinks it's perfectly fine.

I think he's a polar bear.

The idea that no one is perfect is a view most

 commonly held by people with no

 grandchildren.

 ~Doug Larson

Dandelions

These are dandelions.

This is how we get rid of them...

Mother's Day 2012

Poor little Grace. Not even 5 minutes after they arrived, she had a bad fall. She landed right on her nose. I think she's the toughest little girl I've ever met. After 5 minutes of crying, she was ready to go.

I curled Sophia's hair for church. She didn't think they were very comfortable to sleep in but she was determined to have curly hair the next day. Sophie told her mom that she thought she could handle it if she slept on the sleeping bag. I remember Aubrey with these same curlers when she was three years old.

The next day we had a fun day of relaxation and visiting after church. 

Chrislynn calling her mom to wish her a Happy Mother's Day.

Her baby girl is due in August.

Richie and Chrislynn brought a watermelon from Utah and made some wonderful salads the night before. Before dinner, 

Travis BBQ'd some burgers and dinner was served. 

Talk about a relaxing Sunday for this mother!

I didn't get a picture of Richie III feeding the rabbit but I think that this weekend the bunny had plenty to eat. Watermelon, evergreen, plants, grass, even sticks.

I love my family!

 I had a great Mother's Day. I'm so glad Richie, Chrislynn, and the children were able to get away. The only thing that was missing was our Giselle. She works her full time job at the law firm and then a night job on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. She was thinking of coming but I told her no way or she'll be sick. We also got to enjoy some time with Travis' mother, Roxie. It was great to get to know her a little better. She is in town because Travis' little sister got married this week. Roxie is staying with Brianna and Travis for a little over a week. Deacon has really been enjoying his time with her. He calls her Momma Roxie and acts like her little shadow. A couple of times when Deacon has come over to our house he says, "Where's Momma Roxie?" I have to admit, I'm a little jealous...