ALL IN A WEEK

There are no pictures because it has been a crazy week.  I like to think that our family is close and we help each other out.  Back when we were first married Cecil's stepfather was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.  I was fortunate to schedule myself when to or not to work and would take him up to the Huntsman Center for treatments when Cecil's mom could not.  The thing about families is they pull together when the going gets rough.  Well it got rough for the Shern, Williams, Beggs, family starting last Wednesday.  We started with a knee surgery, a colonoscopy, (both procedures on the same day)  Cecil was one place helping and I at another place helping) an enlarged appendix, gall stones, hiateal hernia+ulcers, acromoioclavicular/biceptear (seperated shoulder), and now a torn achilles tendon.  Oh My!  But I like to look at the glass half full.  I was just released as Compassioante Service Leader and put into the Primary Presidency (I have something to learn).  But it's probably for the best because I can focus on Mi Familia and help take care of them as well as me.  Oy Vey!!!  Which sent me to ponder some scriptures and thought I'd share this one from Alma 36:3 " And now, O my son Helaman behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore, I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictons, and shall be lifted up at the last day."  To my sweet family know this, we'll pull together and get thru this time so stay strong and keep the faith.    Also to the other part of our family: Aerakis, Davis, Shern, and Wheelwrights' Try to stay in good health for a little while.  I'm a little stretched thin right now, but if not we'll be there!  And now my shoulder is good and iced so off to bed with me.  (I'm sure this won't be the last 3:00 a.m. post.)  Ha ha ha

7th Annual BBQ

I thought last year was out of control, NO WAY! This year there was definately more than 100 and wow, it was crazy!  I wasn't going to do this since my partner in crime Bree left me for Texas, but Christina said NO WAY!  Although IF (BIG IF) I do this again, I think I'll turn it into an Ice Cream Social.  Because I used the same place for the Bounce House, they threw in the Sumo Wrestling Suits.    That was a huge hit.  The lovely Judy put pictures on a disc, so I need her to come help me get those onto the blog, but for now.....  Cecil and Jon went at it, Ashley (bootcamp buddy/friend extrodinaire) and I went at it, and my brother Larry and his cute wife Pia had a go.  As did most of the people at the party.  It was great!

David's First Day of School (Twice)

I love my little boy!  David will be attending two preschools this year.  Two days a week the local school district sends a bus for him.  He has been speech delayed, but I'm told that he probably won't qualify once January comes around.  The teachers and therapists have been amazing and he's really starting to talk and the best part is other people are understanding him.  The other two days a week he'll go to the same school as Lydia did.  We have a lot of kids from our neighborhood going, so we actually are able to carpool.  Here is his little friend Pressley.  And of course Lydia wanted to be a part of the picture for his first day, and I love Michael Joseph yawning wondering why the big kids are dressed and ready to go.

Lydia's First Day

When did my baby get old enough for school???  She was so excited!  The night before she wanted to put her hair in curlers.  After laying in bed she said it was important to get a good nights sleep and could I please take the curlers out???  She is too funny.  In the morning she saw our neighbor outside and wanted a picture with Bruce.  I for one am excited about the uniform.  My life is already so much easier!!!  Love you Lydia

A few more pics

Ten Years Ago,,,,,

August 18, 2003 we met and fell in love, two years later we were married, 1 year leater we were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.  This means I can celebrate my ten year anniversary two more times!!!  We planned a two night getaway to Vegas.  I wanted to do something special for my cutie.  When we were at the conference in June everyone was raving about the Helicopter Trips, so I booked one for us.  Sundance Helicopters was amazing!!!  Our pilot Landon also is LDS and made sure to point out the Las Vegas Temple  on our way back which was incredible to see all lit up from the air.  When I booked the trip, the guy helping me said he'd let me do the Sunset Tour for the same price as the day trip as a special gift.  WOW the Susnset Tour is the way to go people.  A limo came and picked us up, we flew with some fun Ausssies, and while in the Grand Canyon at our "sunset picnic" one of the other passangers pulled out bagpipes and started playing Amazing Grace.  A very beautiful moment as the canyon walls were changing colors before our very eyes.  It was awesome flying back into Vegas with the strip all lit up.  The next night we went to see Garth Brooks, AMAZING!!!

Bald Faced Hornet

GO AWAY!  Poor Cecil was mowing the lawn when he got stung, thank goodness he's not allergic.  It took 3 technicians to remove this little gift in my back yard.  I have only ever seen hives like this in Winnie the Pooh Books.