Saying goodbye to a wonderful lady

Last week Joshs grandma passed away, she was 87 years old and she was a wonderful woman.  She LOVED her grandkids and great grandkids more then anything and was very active in all their lives.  And she cracked me up... she was very quiet but she had her opinions, and she knew how to get a point across if she needed to.  Her 1st husband died when she was in her 30's and her second died 23 years ago, she was a very independent woman.

I have many stories about her that make me laugh... from her running her motorized shopping cart into the sunglass display at Target to the pillow that had a flammable warning on it and she thought for sure it was going to spontanously combust.  She made me laugh.... alot.  She was warm hearted, fun loving and easy going and her grandkids thought the world of her.  When I was thinking back on her the other day I realized that I first met her almost 20 years ago.... before Josh and I were even together and even then I remember thinking what a neat lady she was.

She is going to be missed terribly by everyone that knew her... and a whole lot by my boys who really, really loved her.

Girls trip

On Friday Julie and I headed out for a trip to SLC and Lagoon.  It was kindof a last minute decision and I am so glad we did it.  Friday night we spent the night in Jackpot... although we really didn't gamble.  Julie is not much of a gambler and I am going to be in Jackpot in 2 weeks so thought I would save my gambling.  we did eat a nasty buffet though.

On Saturday we got up early and drove into SLC.. we stopped in Wendover and ate breakfast and then went on to Salt Lake.  After getting our hotel room we went to a chocolate store.... YUM!  Then went to downtown SLC and went shopping.  So much fun!!  Later that evening we went to a restaurant called The Mayan.  It is Mexican food but while you are eating there is a pool next to you and people dive into it.  The show was pretty cool but the food was not very good. 

On Sunday we spent the majority of the day at Lagoon... I am not nearly as tough as I use to be on some of those rides.  I use to be fearless, not so much anymore!!  That evening we went to the coolest little movie theater in Bountiful nd watched Vampires Suck.

We drove home Monday.  All in all we had a wonderful time and it was so good to get away for a few days, but I was more then ready to get back home and see my boys.

BSU and the fair

Last weekend Jace got to play football at BSU.... he was stoked.  He LOVES the Broncos and couldn't wait to play where they played.  Ended up he had to play outside the stadium... darnit!  He still had a blast though.

After that we went to the Boise fair... I LOVE the fair!  Mainly I love it to people watch.... the strangest folk come out to the fair, why is that??!!  We had a great time and were going to get on a ride that evening when out of nowhere a 70mph wind gust came through there.  It was insane... things went everwhere.  I guess there was several injuries but we were fortunate not to be around all those tents when it hit.  We headed for the parking lot and that is where we stayed for over 2 hours.  I have never been in traffic like that and I hope to never be again!!

All in all it was a great day!!

School... really?!

The boys went back to school yesterday.  It was a very sad day for me.  This summer has gone by soooo fast and my baby was starting Kindergarten.  I cried for most of the morning while Ry was gone and was very eager to get him at 11.

Jace was not thrilled about going back but Ry had been counting down the days on the calendar.  He was so excited to start school.  I think they both are going to love there teachers and have a great year.


                                               Jace - 2nd grade, Ry  - Kindergarten

BRACES??? ALREADY!!!

Last week Jace got braces on.  Everyone I tell that to says Braces, already?  We are not thrilled about it but his dentist told me he doesn't refer patients as young as Jace very often to orthos but Jace was one he thought needed it pretty bad.  Of course.... that is the luck we have with him.

So one week later we were in getting braces on the top, a retainer on the bottom and a jaw expander on the roof of his mouth.  This is just the first round of braces... he will have to do it again in about 5-6 years.

So far he seems to be doing very well with them and has had virtually no pain.  He was being a goof in the pic below :)

Ry takes 1st place

On Thursday at the fair they had a vegetable contest where you had to make something using just vegetables and enter it into a contest that would be judged.  On a whim the boys decided to enter and both turned out super cute but Ry took 1st place and won $15.00.  They had alot of fun!!!

                                       Ry's is on the left and Jaces is on the right.

Lewis the Goat

Last week was our local fair here and this was Jaces first year in 4H. We had a wonderful time but basically lived at the fairgrounds and were exhausted by the end of the week. And we can't wait to do it again next year, lol.

Let me start by saying I could not stand Lewis when we first got him for Jaces 4H program. Lewis is a pygmy goat and Lewis is the most stubborn goat there ever was. But after lots of working with him Lewis turned out to be a pretty good goat and by the end of fair I actually really liked Lewis.

Jace did well when he showed Lewis and Lewis only drug Jace one time. A HUGE improvement for Lewis! Jace was only a cloverbud in 4H this year so there was no champion or grand champion but he did get a participation ribbon... which he was very happy about.