I HEART...my mom!

My mom has always been amazing, but today and last week she has been spectacular. She just knows when to call and check up on me, maybe it is because she is so in tune with the spirit (she is one of the most spiritual persons I know). Last Thursday (those are her days off) she came out and took me and the kids to lunch and then took Bode home with her for a little bit. Then today I got a much needed phone call from her at 8:30 this morning wondering what she could do today to help. This lady is also one of the most busiest persons I know, so I know her time is precious to her. Well today she came out and tended the kids so I could make a trip to the temple and just sort some of my feelings out. It also allowed me to just get away without spending a dime and on top of that I got a natural high for the rest of the day. I don't know why I don't make it a point to attend the temple more often.

Well, back to my mom...things like this just amaze me about her. She is always willing to help me and any of my other siblings out if she is available without any complaints. I am so thankful for her continuous example, her heartfelt prayers on my behalf and the many, many things she does for me and my family. I love you mom and thank you so much for the little break today!

Sweet "60"!

Happy "sweet" 60 Mom!

I love you and admire you so much! Thanks for everything! You are one "sweet" looking 60 year old!

Any similarities??

(Besides the fact that I have a way more cheesy grin) Isn't she a betty?

Mamma Mia!

Rachelle, Alisha, Mom, Lexee (might as well be our sister) Hollie, Stacy, Nat, Jacki

Last night I went to Mamma Mia with all my sisters and my mom. I loved it! I saw the Broadway production a couple of years ago with our friends the Peck's. It kind of was a last minute decision and there were only a few seats left. Low and behold when we got there, our seats were the very last row on the balcony at the Capital Theater. We sat through the whole show squinting, wiping the blood off our noses and listening to this sound the whole time...chaa, chaa, choo....chaa, chaa, choo....we had a sweet gentlemen next to us that was on oxygen and that is what we heard the whole time. We crack up whenever we think about it. Besides all of that I did enjoy the show.

Well last year my mom took me and all of my sisters to see it at the Capital Theatre again, we had much better seats! I absolutely loved it! I loved the acting, the singing and the music was awesome! Stacy and Alisha (Stacy had a thing for Collin Firth especially at the end when he is dancing with his shirt off...ohh baby. And Alisha didn't agree with me on Pearce's singing...she loved it, right Alisha?)

Last night was awesome too! It is just a fun, happy show that leaves you in the best mood. My friend Heidi describes it the best. She did a great review of the show on her blog. I thought Meryl Streep did a great job, Sophie (which is the chick in Mean Girls, another fabulous movie) did a good job and I LOVED the mom's friend, the short haired one, I swear she is the one in the Broadway play, it looks just like her. She was hilarious! Now as for Pearce Bronsan...super goofy, not so much a singer, but good to look at. The movie in all just makes you want to get up and dance and at the end Stacy and I couldn't help it, we got up and boogied! That is what I love about the play, at the end everyone is on their feet shakin' it, is should be the same way in the theatres. So if you are looking for a fun girls night, I would suggest this film, a little cheesy but a lot of fun.

I am so lucky to have such a fun mom and a bunch of fun sisters. We always have a great time together. Love ya gals!

Happy Mother's Day!

I would like to wish all you Mother's a Happy Mother's day! I hope you all enjoy your special day. Keep up the good work.

I would also like to wish my Mom a Happy Mother's day too. Thanks for always being there for me and encouraging me to be the best that I can be. I love you!

{Dad & Mom}

I LOVE my Mommy and Daddy!

(Aren't they cute?? They are going to disown me for posting this one.)

Where do I start? My parents are amazing, there is so much that I LOVE about them. The latest thing that I LOVE about them is how much they LOVE each other. It seems ever since all the kids have gotten married, their LOVE for each other has grown stronger. I LOVE to see them interact with each other, and they just LOVE to spend time with each other. It has been a great example on how your marriage and LOVE for each other can continue to grow.

• I LOVE how they taught me the gospel
• I LOVE how they trust me.
• I LOVE how they allowed me to experience many things.
• I LOVE how they taught me to work.
• I LOVE how they taught me through their example to be a good parent.
• I LOVE that they LOVE my husband.
• I LOVE that they LOVE my children.I LOVE that they gave me 6 amazing siblings that I LOVE so much!

Thanks Dad and Mom for all that you have done for me. I LOVE you!