Girls are so much fun!

When Maegan was in eighth grade they had dances during school. The girls would want to look beautiful for them, so my niece Amy and her friends would come early in the morning and spend forever doing their hair and making sure they looked great. These girls were such great examples to my girls, that I loved to have them around. Maegan and Kimmy thought they were the best and wanted to be just like them. Well they were the best so I was OK with that. (Thanks Amy, Lis and Leggs)

Now my girls are grown and they want to be that example to other girls. Kimmy had an idea to have the Garrett girls over for a night of beauty. We went and bought all kinds of make-up, polish and hair care products and invited the girls over for a fun make over. Maegan and Kimmy did their hair, painted their nails, taught Melissa how to put on make-up and helped them all to make some great jewelry. We had pizza and snacks and even went out for ice cream. It was a fantastic night and I know my girls loved it.These girls have such beautiful fine hair.Marandra was right there watching and listening to everything Kimmy told Melissa. She knows it will be her turn soon enough.Maegan did french tips and cute little flowers on all of the girls nails.

Rose showing off her bracelet she made.Such beautiful girls!!!!I'm afraid they created some divas.Thank you Melissa, Maranda and Rose for having fun with us!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH!!

Happy Birthday Josh!!! I can't believe he is 27. I really don't have a problem with me being 45 but I can not comprehend Josh being 27. Where has my little boy gone? Now he has two little boys to raise. One things is for sure I have no regrets to this point. Every minute of his life I have enjoyed. When he was little we would play for hours in his play room. When he was older I went to all of his games and enjoyed his friends at our home. And in High School, I was at the school all the time helping him. Now that he is an adult, we have stayed close, talking about everything. I love the wife he has chosen, she is wonderful, and he brought two great little boys into our lives. He has always been kind, patient loving and understanding. He has kept us busy and on our toes. He came to earth an old spirit and has taught us much. We are so blessed to have him. We love you Josh!!!

Crazy boy!
Such a good Dad
Rock star
I think Cami would agree, he is a great husband

Lesson in gratitude

I've had to do some hard things over the last two days and by doing them I have learned to be grateful. I had to fire 13 people and as for the rest of my 55 employees I had to cut their pay by $2.00 an hour. I really hate this part of my job. These are very tough economic times and there really aren't many jobs out there. Some people were angry (and they had a right to be) but most people were just happy they still had a job. I realized I need to be very grateful that my husband and I have jobs. I also realized that we are blessed in so many ways. I think I take for granted the fact that we can by food and pay our bills, and even have money to do some fun things. I realize how very important it is to save for the hard times that are sure to come. I need to be grateful for the small things in life, I'm grateful for trails that remind us of all we have.

KIMMY IS 18!!!!!

Kimmy at 18

Kimmy at 1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIMMY!!

I can't believe that she is 18. She has been so much fun all her life. Her energy and excitement for life is contagious. She is kind and loving and is always looking out for the underdog. She loves to read, shop (especially finding a great bargain), working out, children, friends, and family. She has a testimony of the Gospel that leaves me in awe. She is an example to me in every way. I love her so much and feel very blessed to not only have her for my daughter, but also my friend.

We took her to the Gateway to go shopping for her birthday. I told her she had $100 and to make the most of it. Boy did she ever!! She got 2 pair of jeans, 1 pair of cargo pants, 2 pair of leggings, 4 sweaters, 2 tops, 1 dress and a hat. Can that girl shop or what? I was so proud!

Here are just a few of the friends that came to her party. It was a great night of Rock Band, You Tube and just hanging out.

Should pretty girls make ugly faces. She does an ugly face almost every time I want to take her picture. I try to tell her that all of our memories will be of this, and that when her children look at these they will think something was wrong with her.

Sad Day

Kascade

We had to have our dog Kascade put down today. When we got up this morning, I noticed some blood on the floor and wall. This dog has a bad elbow so I thought it was from that, but when I looked at her I saw that she was dripping blood from her rectum. (Sorry So descriptive) Anyway I called the vet and took her in they said she had a tumor. We decided to have her put down because they told us it was only a matter of time and we didn't want her to suffer. I woke the kids up, they cried and wanted to go with me. I hate to see my kids so sad. We cried all the way home. I don't know how Ron is going to do all of his meetings today. It is probably best he is so busy, he really loves his dogs.

Cookies

Julie here is the cookie recipe I told you I would give you forever ago.

Oatmeal Chip Cookies

1/2 Cup Shortening

1/2 Cup Butter

1 Cup Sugar

Cream Together

Add

2 Eggs

1 Tsp. Vanilla

1 1/2 TB. Water

1 Tsp. Salt

1 Tsp. Soda

1 1/2 Cups Wheat Flour

3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats

1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips

1/2 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

1/2 Cup Butterscotch Chips

Bake at 325 Until Done