Just ONE word!

Idea came from Katie, who borrowed it from Debbie.

One Word.

That's all you can write as your answer.

Not as easy as you might think!!!

1. Where is your cell phone? ..... dresser
2. Your significant other? ..... relaxing
3. Your hair? ..................................... reddish
4. Your mother? .................................. deceased
5. Your father? ......................................aging
6. Your favorite thing? ..........................grandkids
7. Your dream last night? .............................none
8. Your favorite drink .............................. water
9. Your dream/goal? ............................... mission
10. The room you're in? .............................family
11. Your ex? ......................................... past
12. Your fear? .................................... heights
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years.................Utah
14. Where were you last night?........................ Mesa
15. What you're not? ................................ timid
16. Muffins ......................................... lemon
17. One of your wish list items?.................... Hawaii
18. Where you grew up? .......................... Bountiful
19. What are you wearing? ....................... sunscreen
20. Your TV? ........................................... games
21. Your pets? ....................................... Roxy
22. Your computer? ......................communication
23. Your life? ................................... fabulous
24. Your mood? ...................................... happy
25. Missing someone? ................................ girls
26. Your car? ......................................... new
27. Something you're not wearing?.... makeup
28. Favorite Store? .............................. clothing
29. Your summer? .................................... relax
30. Like someone? ................................ everyone
31. Your favorite color? ........................... nature
32. Last time you laughed ........................... today
33. Last time you cried? ........................... Friday

Well, I think I did it, but it was hard! I like to use lots of words - adjectives especially.

Jubilations for my Joyful Jewels

I don't know why I use alliteration in my titles. I just like it, I guess! Julie sent me a fun email with a goofy picture of her last week after her visit for Becca's 8th grade promotion. She learned how to use the "photo booth" feature on her laptop from Becca while she was here visiting. She snapped this lovely shot of herself and sent it to me. Isn't she funny!

We all sat and played with Becca's computer doing these wild shots of ourselves and just laughed so hard! I sure love my girls. They bring so much joy to me. I am so glad that we can play together and be silly! This is something we have always done, and I cherish every minute I can spend with my wonderful daughters. If we had to be serious all the time, life sure would not be much fun.

Jewels called me last night to catch me up on her social life. Good things are happening there. She is so determined to have a temple marriage and said she would never sacrifice that for anything. Too many little folks have their eye on her and she does not want to let them down. Not only Ava, but her niece Savannah, and her nephews Cooper and Luka. Also her sister, Becca. I appreciate that she also wants to make the right choices for herself, because she knows that is where she will find true joy and satisfaction in life.

I am so excited about the path that Julie is on in her life. She just had a great semester at the University of Utah where she plans on getting a degree in Sociology; she is the MIA Maid advisor in her ward; and she is planning on going to the temple in June. I am so happy for her and the decisions she is making. Julie is such a wonderful mom-daughter-sister-friend-person. She works so hard at all of her responsibilities in life and is totally being blessed by her good choices. I love you, Julie! Keep up the good work.

Sunday Ramblings

Life goes by so fast and furious sometimes. The last two weeks have really been a blur. I have had a few 10-12 hour days at work with getting ready for graduation. On top of that, I have had church duties, family events to hostess, an emergency dentist appointment for Nick, shopping for girl's camp, and a job interview earlier in the process. I am so thankful for this 3-day weekend. Thanks to the brave Veterans who died at war, and made this possible without even know how badly this 21st century woman would need this long weekend at this time in her life! I have posted several pictures here and put a notation under each to explain their importance in my life. I am so blessed with myriads of events, a huge variety of people and numerous tasks that help me enjoy each and every moment of my existence!

We saw McKaela, Becca's good friend, at the Cheesecake Factory when we went there for her celebration dinner for making it through the 8th grade.

Nick ordered the "ultimate," huge hamburger at the Cheesecake Factory. It was so tall that he could not even fit his mouth around it. This is the first time I have seen him leave food on his plate. I think I owe someone or some thing a big thanks for filling up his hollow leg just this once.

Life is always more fun when Julie is around. Even though they were here for just a few hours, Katie, Julie, Becca and I made the most of it and laughed until our sides hurt! Thanks for coming, girls, and staying with us.

I am so glad that Katie brought Luka. He is the best natured baby I have ever encountered. (Except for maybe Julie and Katie.)

Julie is just plain hilarious! What else can I say?

Dear Opal Bee, a sweet lady in my ward. I saw her Thursday at our enrichment night, Friday at the Ice Cream Social, and again at church on Sunday. I love her so much!

I have adopted her as my "Auntie Opal."

Beautiful Bethany - she and I love to play piano/flute duets. Even though I am old enough to be her mother, she is a dear friend. She also has a darling son that fills my aching arms whenever I have a hankering for my grandbabies who live so far away. She is one of Becca's Young Women leaders and is such a great example of what a faithful and obedient daughter of God should be.

This is an Ironwood tree. They were dotting the valley near Thunderbird Park in all their their pink glory when Rod and I went hiking later on Saturday morning. The sky was still very cloudy, so we actually had cool temperatures. It was perfect. And the rain made the desert smell delicious!

The view from the summit was so beautiful - the air was clear because the rain washed away all the pollution. I think we will do some more hiking on Monday, for sure! The sky got darker and darker as we finished up our hike. We did hurry back to the car so we wouldn't get rained on.

I am Pocahantas

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You? Thanks for this cute idea, Jewels.