Birthday and Mothers Day

 I had a great weekend celebrating my 30th Birthday and Mothers Day this year. I hope everyone had a good time along with me.  I started celebrating early... a few of my amazing co-workers headed to breakfast with me straight after work Saturday morning. We had a good time at Jeremiahs and it was a great start to my days off! I have amazing co-workers and they made me feel so loved and appreciated.


After some sleep... we headed to the Boy Scouts Annual Spaghetti Dinner over at St. Olaf's Catholic Church. It has turned into a great tradition. It's nice to support our local Scouts and they do a great job with this event!  It's all you can eat, plus bread sticks, a drink and cookies for dessert. The little Scouts go around with raffle tickets and the older boys help serve. They did a great job and I hope they raised lots of money!

 Jorja was slurping up her spaghetti!  Too funny!

We dragged Colin along with us since Grandma Ginger went to Idaho to visit the Kelley Clan.

Josh and Colin ate three plates of spaghetti and like five breads, when the scout helping us asked if Josh wanted another plate and Josh declined saying he ate three whole plates, without missing a beat that little scout said, "that's nothing , I see guys come in and eat six plates." Ha Ha!  He put them in their place.  Josh really enjoyed the fact that we were drinking coffee in church! Hee hee. I did also, it was good coffee.

 After the spaghetti dinner we met up with my Daddy and Sherrie to visit and then they kept our kids over night while Josh and I went to the comedy club.   The girls were very excited to have a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa's house. It has been a long while since they did just that. We played domminoes until having the leave about nine pm.  Jorja kicked out butt the first two rounds.  Josh wasn't feeling so well and ended up napping on the couch.

We met up with Brandy and Devin and they spoiled me with buying my ticket to the show.  We had a great time and lots of laughs at Wise Guys in West Valley.  The Sklar Brothers were the main act. They were super silly. Almost peed my pants laughing! It was a memorable evening. Thanks to my Hubby, Brandy and Dev for such a great evening!

Randy and Jason Sklar... too funny! Check our their new show on the History Channel. United Stats of America. Looks interesting.

These lovely roses were left by my sister-in-law. One for Mom and I on Mothers Day. Thanks Linz!

 On my Birthday I got the best present ever! I just woke up when I was ready... to no alarm or kids. Just when I was ready! I LOVE THAT!  Then...I noticed this lovely aroma drifting up from the kitchen. My mom had made me coffee and was well on her way to making french toast.  SPOILED I am!  We enjoyed a nice little breakfast together before heading to get the girls from my Dad's house.

Grandma Taylor and My Mommy!

 We spent Mothers Day Evening at my Grandma Taylor's House.  It was fun to sit down and have dinner with my cute Grandma. We then played games and visited with my Aunt Sherrie and Uncle  John when they came to visit.  It was a lovely mellow evening visiting with family. Thanks to everyone for making such a great day!

Three Generations

 I am so grateful for these Amazing Moms in my life. I have so many wonderful Mothers who have touched my life. I have a beautiful Step-Mom, Sherrie and thoughtful Mother-In-Law, Ginger... and countless other adopted Mothers who I love and adore! I am so thankful for all they have done for me! I love you all endlessly!  But... These two lovely Ladies have touch my soul and I wouldn't be here without them.  They are amazing examples in my life and am truly grateful for their love. They are amazing Moms!  I hope they had a wonderful Mothers Day and I hope they know how much I love them!

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Four Generations

 I talked to and got lots of Birthday wishes from so many people. Thank you all for thinking of me. I love you all!   It was a lovely day filled with lots of joy. Not a bad way to start off 30!

Mom's yard is starting to look amazing! Mom has been working hard to get the garden in and her hard work shows. This lovely lady puts on a good show!  I am so enjoying Spring!

 Olivia and Jorja painting outside just before Family dinner on May 20th. It was a perfect day to be outside!

Oil pastels By: Olivia

I had to share Olivia's latest art piece. This is her new creation with oil pastels. She is learning so much from her art teacher, Denise, and I am so grateful she has been able to attend these classes. Thanks a bunch Grandma Launi!

 On the 19th we went walking down Main Street to see the Chalk Art Festival. It was a lovely show and I recommend everyone go next year! Maybe I can even talk Olivia into entering to draw a picture. Hee hee!

Water color By: Barbra Gustaveson. This is one of my Favorites!

Water color By: Barbra Gustaveson.  This is the print I got. She loves flowers!

We also stopped into the Lamp Light Art Gallery to see and support on of my favorite local artists Miss. Barbra Gustaveson.  She was my Art teacher at Farmington Junior High... way back when.  It was her first two years as a teacher at Farmington and I was her first T.A..  I was so excited to finally get to come see one of her events! I have always had to work on the days of her shows.  They were also displaying her advanced classes art. There are some talented 9th graders out there! I didn't even think about it... but when I saw her I started crying. She touched my life in such a positive way and she inspires me so! I need to do art more... She makes me realize how much I need it in my life. Thank you Barbra for being such a wonderful teacher. We need more people like you!

Water color By: Barbra Gustaveson.  This one is absolutely lovely!