Four Things and More to know about Me!!!!

A.) Four Jobs I have had in My Life:
1. Peppridge Farm Production
2. Adult Literacy Coordinator
3. Office Manager
4. Housewife and a Mom ( The Hardest but favorite one)!

B.) Four Movies I would watch Over and Over:
1. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
2. Pirates of the Carribean (The 1st one)
3. Napoleon Dynamite ( It gets funnier the 2nd and 3rd time)
4. Winn Dixie ( The grandkids movie of choice)

C.) Four Places I have Lived:
1. Salt Lake City ( When I was really young)
2. Logan UT
3. Randolph UT
4. Randolph UT

D.) Four TV shows that I watch:
1. Fox News
2. Good Things Utah
3. Dr. Phil
4. Jazz Games/ or Lets Make a Deal!

E.) Four of My Favorite Foods:
1. Shrimp
2. English Trifle (A Bingham Yummy Tradition)
3. Grilled Salmon
4. Lettuce Wraps

F.) Four Places I would Rather Be:
1. St George UT.
2. With any of my kids or grandkids
3. Hawaii
4. Getting a Massage

G.) Four Places I have Been:
1. Hong Kong
2. Korea
3. New York
4. Hawaii

H.) Four things I am Looking Forward to in 2008:
1. Getting My Bedroom remodeled
2. Being Free from Pinched Nerve Pain
3. A Sunny Vacation with my Family
4. Watching my New Trees Grow even More and watching my Grandkids Grow!!!

Ok Now, Come on Holly, Amber, and Laurie!! It would be fun to learn more about Beth, Mia , and Heather!!! And anybody else who wants To!!!

EVERYDAY LIVING

Since I had my back surgery Doug has had to pull double duty keeping things running smoothly! I know he is getting tired of me saying "Will you please haul this dirty laundry downstairs", or "when you get a minute will you take the garbage out" or "please take this clean load of laundry back upstairs for me"! But he does it, and is always reminding me not to lift or bend! He has also been the cook, creating some delicious meals, Salmon Tacos, Shrimp Ravioli, Chicken Enchiladas, Pot Roast, Yummy Fruit Smoothies, he even cleans up the kitchen after. Besides doing all of my jobs he has been so busy keeping on top of his own business without much help from me. He has been pretty amazing!! I appreciate his help and support, I am feeling a little better everyday, and can't wait until I can pull my share of the load!! He will need a nice vacation after this is all over and will deserve it!!! I did try to get more pictures of him in action, but he moved so fast all my pictures showed his rear view!!

OHHHH MY ACHING BACK!!!

I have been waiting to do a blog update on my back surgery, hoping things would improve faster and I would have good news!!! On Dec. 26th I had surgery to repair a herniated disc in my lower back. But I am getting frustrated, things are not improving that fast and I still have alot of pain!! I know it has only been 2 weeks, so i need to give it more time. But I have talked to other people who had this surgery and the pain was immediately relieved. I became concerned and called my Surgeon, who said everyone responds and heals differently. But he also said that 95% of this type of surgery are successful so lets hope and pray I am not the other 5%!!!!! I am having a hard time standing up straight and sleeping at night, not to mention I can't stand up for very long period of time. I really appreciate everybodys help, love and concern for me!! I just hope i can heal and be back to feeling myself again someday soon. I am not a very good lay around type of person!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLBY! HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO!

Happy Birthday Colby Jay! Born 1-1-1983! I remember this day. I worried about arriving safe at the hospital, not knowing what kind of winter roads Logan Canyon would provide.(It was closed 2 days ago). I was worried about drunk New Years Ever's out celebrating on the highways. But the trip was uneventful, we arrived safe on New Years Eve and the pain got worse. All the nurses said: You are the only one here, you are going to have the 1st Baby of 1983! That was the least of my concerns at that minute. And I performed traditionally, with LONG painful labors. So a little Iranian mom walks in the hospital in labor and and pops out the New Years Baby just 5 minutes ahead of Colby! But, I was so happy to have a boy, after 3 girls, I didn't care! You were so beautiful. I remember your dad saying, we didn't get the New Years Baby, We didn't get a 1982 tax deduction, but we got a BoY!!! They did not do ultra sounds then, so all of my babies were a surprise as to what sex they would be!

I had heard other Moms say that they loved their sons, Sons take good care of their moms! And that is exacltly what Colby does, he takes good care of me. If I need help with anything, Colby is my right hand man. (Christmas Lights, Fall Clean-up, Summer lawn care, Hauling off large loads, cleaning the garage out) just to name a few. The best part is anything he does for me he does such a professional job, Like I would want it done and or better!

Colby and I have a special Mother son Connection! We have been through many ups and downs, many dissappointments and many celebrations! That is what bonds our Love. I know when you were 19 years old and we found out about your Kidney function, It was and is still the hardest thing to watch you go through. But, you have stepped up to bat and accepted the situation....... and you are my HERO! Honestly, as you lay in the hospital so many times, I would look at you and think, you have had so many horrible trials, but you survived them. And you are one strong and Amazing Son. You are not only my Hero, But also,your dads, Lauries,your sisters, your neices and nephews, your extended family, your friends.

It makes me happy that you have felt better lately. That is all I want for you is to feel good, and be able to live your life and do the things you love.. Happy Birthday Colby I love you so much!

Ally's Dance Performance!!

Monday night we had a fun evening watching Ally perform her Tap and Ballet Numbers. Ally has a natural talent for dancing and has such great rythym, however it was questionable if she would go through with the show! She gets stage fright and has backed out of previous performances. But not this time!! The lighting made it so when she was on stage she could not see the audience, so she danced her heart out. It was so fun to watch her . Ally was the youngest in her class, but by far the best dancer. She never missed a step. So proud of you Ally!! With her hair all curled and her make-up on she looked stunning, and so grown up!!

Early Christmas Present!

Do these kids look sweet and innocent? Well Sometimes!! Almost 2 years ago our Grandfather clock, that was an inheritance from Doug's parents, qiut ticking out its friendly chimes. One of my sweet and innocent grandchildren pulled on the pendulum as it was swinging back and forth, and I could not make it work again. I kept telling myself that I need to load the clock in the Expedition, and take it to a clock shop. Just never got that task accomplished. Last week as I was babysitting Noah and Natalee, they were busy pulling on the non-swinging pendulum,unknown to me!! When all of a sudden I hear the clock Chimming, I was so excited!!! Somehow they fixed the clock!! I was so happy ! What a perfect early Christmas Present!! Now I have got to figure out a way to keep the door locked so it won't happen again, the lock is broke!

Any ideas? Thanks Natalee and Noah!

Happy Birthday Holly!! December 12th

You are such a special daughter!! We have been best friends since the day you were born. I am so glad you were my first born. I remember always wanting to be a mom and when you were born I looked at you and thought, "Oh my Gosh, now what do I do! I realized how overwhelming of a job I had just taken on. {Sorry you had to be the guinea pig} But we just started on the journey taking it one day at a time . You were always obedient and had tunnel vision of what direction you were headed! Thank Heavens it was the right direction, that made my job easier!
It has been fun to watch you take on motherhood. I am so proud and impressed with you. The amazing mom of 3 beautiful children. I love how you make time to be so involved in your childrens classes, and activities. I watch you making alot of sacrifices for your family. Thats what being a mom is about.
Your home is so inviting, all the neighborhood loves to be at your house. You are so welcoming to all of your family, weather it is a fast drop in for a minute, an overnight stay, lending your car, or driving someone to the airport , you are always willing to make it work out. You are so giving to everyone. You are the Salt lake Connection!!
I love spending time with you and your family. You always have a fun adventure planned.
You are such a great wife, and support Kevin in his busy life. You both make such a great team!
Happy Birthday Holly I am proud of you and love you. Mom