Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day 2008. It was fun to talk to the grandkids and have Law's over. It's been a sort of quiet, restful day. A prelude to a busy week. I'm sitting here looking at the thousands of blossoms on the fruit trees and praying they won't freeze. I need to replenish our food storage. Thoughts of my mom have flitted in and out of my head all weekend. I wish she and dad were here. There are days when it would be nice to have a moms shoulder to cry on. I guess that's my sisters are for. There are just some things that sisters do that no one else can. I am so thankful for my beautiful daughters and for their love and care. My life is a blessed one and I can't complain-although sometimes I do. Anyway, it's been a good day. Spring is going by way to fast, April needs to come again and start over. I can't wait to sit in the swing outside and watch the bees and smell the lemon thyme and lavender. Awe...spring what bliss!
Love and hugs,
Grandmavic

The lovely month of May

It's finally May and we've had a beautiful day. I picked a gorgeous bouquet of tulips and they are making my kitchen so cheerful. My sister gave me a darling angel wind chime and it's hanging on our white birch tree, which is growing really tall. I had a super time with my six sisters this past week. We laughed, talked, shared memories, ate, shopped, made cards for hours and got little sleep. I wish we could start over and have another one.
I'm excited to have a mother daughter weekend this year. I hope we build many great memories. I love my four wonderful girls and appreciate the bonds they share. And I am grateful for the support they give their brother.
It's been a good day, church, sunshine, a peanut butter sandwich, all I needed was to have my Al here. Happy Spring!

Sweet Spring

The daffodils are out, so now I know spring is really here, besides, the sun shone all day. It was a crazy week last week and I didn't pay much attention to the world around me. Th melodrama is over, no more practices, costumes or late nights worrying. I was very pleased with how well it turned out and was attended. I already have new ideas in my head for another one, but first a few days to breathe deep, soak my feet in bubbles, read a novel, listen to some music and make strawberry jam. And hopefully get some yardwork done. I'm still looking for another job. We just want to get out of debt. I have big plans to paint and redo the basement-we'll see how much energy I have. My dog is curled by my side sleeping, guess I'll join her.

Can life get any crazier?

So, the past few weeks have been a blur, with work, melodrama practice, trying to do a quilt for my sister, and I can't even think of the yard yet and it needs serious help. I need my grandkids here to tickle and to rejuvenate me. I did get to spend a whole 16 hours with my honey this week before he took off again. I can't wait for the end of the month and sisters weekend-where anything goes and laughter rules. It would be nice to actually have spring be warm, at least the snow is gone!! It's almost Friday and I think I'll actually sleep in on Sat. Yeah. Have a good one. Vic

Life really is a test

So it's Friday night and I can honestly say thank goodness the weeks about done. Working two jobs this week has been killing my feet-I need a three hour massage-one hour for each foot and one for my neck and shoulders. I've been having a melodrama practice three times a week now and keeping 32 people on track is almost impossible. I have so say though, they are doing quite well for a group of amateurs. My husband surprised me with a very short visit today, then he was back on the road again. I've been so excited about spring, but after walking around the yard, I'm a little bit worried about all the work that needs done.
Today, I got a visit at work and to my great surprise was asked to interview for a fantastic job opportunity. It will mean lots of hours, some traveling and sacrifices and much responsibility. The pay and benefits would be wonderful. If I'm offered it, it would mean some big life changes and much prayer to have the Lord's help with an answer.
I am looking forward to general conference next week and to hearing our new prophet speak and be sustained. I have found several answers to my concerns recently while reading the Book of Mormon. Mostly my concerns are for my family and for our precious grandkids. They are my life. It's late and I'm exhausted, but writing always helps. Night all.

Spring

I love spring. The warmth of the sun feels so great after the cold winter we've had. My feet are staying dry, I can wear jackets instead of heavy coats and my joints ache less. Yeah! Right now, I am enjoying a peaceful three hours before work. I just finished doing bills which is always depressing. Too bad everything we want isn't free. I am thankful that God's creations are free to enjoy. I can't wait for the birds to start building their nests in our trees and see the tulips we got from Holland bloom. Actually, there are patches of green in the lawn and I just thought of all the yardwork I need to do. That's ok, I do need four more hands though and it would go faster. Anyway, it's a happy spring day.

For my daughter

This blogging thing gets me very confused at times-an easy thing to do since my life is so crazy right now. It's a good thing I have a very patient daughter who answers my questions and gives me repeated directions on blogging and other computer mysteries. Considering I was brought up in the age of manual typewriters, just turning on a computer is a feat!
I just watched an amazing sunset out of my East window, then the sky turned all shades of blues and is now very black with starts sparkling. I really love all of the variety of nature God has created for his children. My dog is curled up by my feet, she looks like a miniature sheepdog...it's time for a haircut. A couple of my kids and I played had dinner and played a game tonight and I have to admit I actually was enjoying the Jack Johnson cd they were playing.
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's day and I have this really great western hat-grass green with gold clovers all over it to wear. I really love holidays, so why not have some fun with them? It seems strange that Easter is also this week. Anyway, thanks Clar for getting me back on track.
Don't get pinched...grandma Vic