a whirling weekend!

i've been in slc for a quick weekend...it went whirrrrrling by....i came up for my nephew benji's wedding to his cute rachel...we had a dinner at the lion house on friday night..a delicious feast...then, on saturday at noon they were married in the draper temple...it was really nice, they seemed so happy...that night was a fun reception at a great place called cactus and tropicals...fun to see family...cousins, aunts, sisters, brothers...etc.etc...a really nice time...and i had willie, kelly and their kids here also...so, a bit crazy...but, fun...sunday night we had a birthday party for clayton and nathan at their mom and dad's with alot of our n.p friends...it's always great to get together...we need that, so we can all stay close...today, kathie, danece, her mom, gayle and i went to lunch...and then kerry and i went to dinner with our best buds, taryn and justin, whitney and jason...so it's been alot of fun...and alot of eating! the weather has been gorgeous fall weather...although tonight sounds like a storm's a brewin'...just in time for halloween!!! so, home to sunny california tomorrow!!!

fall fun

it's been a week of fun...goings and comings...busy busy...kelly and willie came last saturday...on sunday we drove down to kelly and jeff's for charlie's baby blessing...and gavin's first primary program...both were wonderful...plus, it was fun for the cousins to all be together...then, later in the afternoon, we went to the disneyland hotel where we stayed overnight in preparation for our big day at disneyland...what a fun day for the kids...we went to california adventure...they love 'a bug's land', toy story...we had lunch with all the princesses...kate was thrilled...then we went over to disneyland...rode pirates, nemo, a small world, matterhorn, space mountain..it was a fun, fun day...there is alot going on with kids that are 4,3,2,1 and 5 months and 3 months...all the parents are busy keeping an eye out for a runaway...a crying baby or whatever...but, watching the joy in their faces is so much fun...on tuesday after a much need looooonnng sleep...my feet really hurt on tuesday...we (adults) went to a dinner at pepperdine to honor terry and sharon, my in laws...it was really nice, kelly lewis gave a wonderful toast in their honor...the only glitch, was terry wasn't able to be there...while getting dressed he suffered a bout of vertigo and was so dizzy he couldn't stand up...so only sharon was there, the evening turned out lovely, though...this morning, kelly and willie, with russ' help had pictures on the beach with the kids and then tonight it was back to disneyland for them (not me), for a night of trick or treating with the cousins, of course....tomorrow, we're going to slc for cousin benji's wedding on saturday.....the fun never stops!!!

little joey

having a pet means you give your heart to them in so many ways...they are so loyal and trusting...fun and exasperating...and for all the naughty things they do, they give you their hearts forever...my friend kathy lost her little 'joey' yesterday...you can read about him on taryn's blog...i've always said that if my 2 dogs were children, they would be the terrors of the neighborhood...because they misbehave so much...but, for all that, i will be so sad when they grow old and pass on...i remember when my childhood dog died, my parents were afraid to tell me...and they were right, when i found out, i fell apart...and i was engaged then...it's just hard to lose someone you love...so my thoughts are with you kath...

love...until the end of time

taken nov '08 before the last 2 babies
my sister polly wrote a beautiful post about loving her kids today...it made me think of my own kids...i love them so much and i'm sure i don't tell them enough...in one of my favorite movies 'moulin rouge'...the song 'come what may' they say...'i love you until the end of time'...which is what i love my children...i was told once that my family would be the light of my life...they are truly that....my own children, my in-law children...and especially my grandchildren...they are what makes me get up in the morning....when we are together we have such a fun time...they are fun kids to be with...right now, it can get a bit crazy with all the babies...but, at least we're not out numbered yet! i love it when kate and gavin run to each other and hug....hopefully, they will always do that and feel that love...yes, i'm so blessed to have my fantastic family...so, thanks for 'lighting up my life'...

brrrr...it's cold there!

kate and kelly
jo and lexie
tommy and willie
over the weekend i flew to denver to see the babies that live there...after a delay (of course) at the airport we took off...i fell asleep and woke up to the clearest view of the grand canyon...it was fantastic....not a cloud...you could see right down the canyon...pretty cool...kate and willie picked me up...it was fun to be with the kids...they have all grown so much...especially lexie...she's now 2 months old...she's getting to the plump stage where they feel so good to hold...she's smiling at everyone....really likes to watch people...which is good because she has kate who wants to kiss her all the time...and little tommy who's not really sure if he is liking her yet...but, he's a happy little boy who just wants to vacuum...that's his favorite word...he walks around all day saying 'vacuum', 'vacuum' and is so happy when he gets to...kate is very much 'in charge'....she is a good helper...loves to play games, loves all princesses...she's very much a little girl...loves her makeup etc...willie and kelly are non-stop motion with those kids...on sunday, willie 'blessed' little lexie and then we got to see the primary program...kate did such a great job...she said her part perfectly...other than the fact that it snowed and was the coldest weekend in about 100 years for that date... it was a short, but fun trip...and next week they are coming here...