Saturday, August 29, 2015

My 50th Birthday Celebration




My hubby Matt made my 50th birthday a smash hit! He absolutely spoiled me. The night before he rented a beautiful room at Marriott Mountainside Resort in Park City. Our kids, Colton's date, Calebs girlfriend Christina, my sister Dede and her son Sam all joined us for fun zip lining and riding the coaster down the mountain. We then had a late night dinner at Baja Cantina and then visited a bit at our hotel.  The next day Matt  took us to breakfast and shopping at the outlets. The kids left early with Dede and Sam (she said she was having dinner with friends).  Matt insisted I buy myself some clothes and then we headed home where he had arranged to throw me with a huge surprise party at our house. We pulled up at 4:30 to the house. Coltons car was the only one in the driveway. As we entered the house where about 50 people yelled surprise! I was overwhelmed with emotion that so many would show up to wish me a happy birthday. All close friends and family that I love. Matt had arranged all the beautiful details including having Tayler send out custom invitations and he bought all the decorations and had Kneaders cater all the food and desserts : ) everything was fabulous! I loved every minute of my birthday this year! The best I've ever had.







Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Our Silly Girl


 

Found these pics of Mimi on my phone today and couldn't stop laughing!


Night out with the Bees



 





We all had such a fun time last night going to the bees game. My sister Dede was out with her son Sam. So we enjoyed one of our last summer hurrahs at the ballpark!


Monday, August 17, 2015

Sushi at Sapa

Christina and Caleb dining at Sapa with Matt and me.
Me, Dede and Sam.



Enjoying a weekend night out with some of my faves. Great food with great family, relaxing on the patio....Who could ask for anything more? Loving this!

My favorite current Crush

My new little nephew River has stolen my heart.
Check out that charming smile.
 Who could resist that?

Family Fiesta







 






With Dede being out from Ohio for the next couple of weeks to help Sam get settled in to his college dorm. We decided we would host a Mexican fiesta and have the family over. I was sad I didn't get more pictures but here are just a few.

My Dog



Coco is our beloved family pet.
He is sweet. 
He is snuggly....
And loyal to us all. 
Love this furry little guy!

Family Reunion Fun


Me and Matt


Mimi and Miguel

The Memmotts hosted their annual family reunion that incredibly has been going on for 41 consecutive years. This year it was held at Wheeler Farm we attended it and loved meeting so many new people… And guess what we're all related! Afterwards we enjoyed walking around the farm for just a bit with Miguel and Mikayla.

Flowers from my Love



After a long business trip, my sweet Matt came home and bought me these beautiful red flowers. I love them! But even more I love having him back home with me!!!

The Caretaker Award



Here's the award that Miguel came home with from camp this year. Miguel is good at this. Taking care of people and all of the details is his specialty.  We love that he is growing up and becoming appreciated for all of his natural gifts.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Trust God



These signs are quite popular now. I particularly love the message of this one.

It is a good thing to remember. When things seem beyond our control, which they often are, I try to turn things over to the Lord and truly trust in His ability to take care of the situation or person I may be worrying about. 

This also works if someone has offended you in anyway, immediately turn them over to the Lord and pray that He in his merciful way will make things right.

He is wiser than I am.
More dependable.
Full of understanding
and more love
and therefore
able to judge fairly.
He is strong enough to carry it all

When I remember this, I sleep much better and it frees me up from negativity and worry.  I can then begin to focus on all of the positive and good things I can be doing each day! 

 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.  

                        -Proverbs 3:5-6