The best MAN won

State of my Life

I have been over here at my computer desk dutifully working on homework for the past 3 hours. My brain and my bottom are tired, but for different reasons!

I have so many things that I could share with you, my friends, I just don't know where to start.

I have been very blessed lately. I have been led by the Spirit and I have been supported in decisions I have made about my life. I am making a huge move in my career and I am scared to death, yet thrilled for the new adventure.

I only have 2 more classes in Grad School. Can you say "FINALLY?"

My eldest son learned about the power of prayer and of the Priesthood. He embodied Snoopy. I was so proud (pictures later)

My youngest son went away for 24 hours with his school group to CA to play his violin at the Music in the Park festival. He had a blast and I didn't worry for the entire 24 hours.....another miracle! (sorry, no pictures)

My husband is a good man. He is patient and he is kind. He still likes me and we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary. (again, sorry, no pictures)

My dogs are cute. But, we all knew that! (silly me)

My parents are funny - (my mom has no wrinkles to speak of at 73...this is for LaRae) I do have wrinkles at 42. I was thinking of Laurie Koelliker- she is 52 and looks 32...how does she do that? (I digress....)

I will post photos, updates and follow through on these teasers.....soon.

I promise.

Oh, and I like David Cook....for the WIN!! (but I like Top Chef better!!)

Say good night Gracie. Good Night.

Happy 14th Devin

Devin and his favorite gift from his Grandpa....Jelly Beans!

My 'baby' is now 14!! He was ordained a teacher yesterday. He looked so tall and grown up next to our Bishop on the stand. I remember when he was 8 and had been baptised ~ he refused to go on the stand as he was too shy! He has grown up a lot since then. He isn't so shy anymore. Enjoy a few pictures of his day. We made him wait until after Church at 4 pm to open his presents. He was quite patient, until Church ended and then he said in the lobby, quite loudly, "Let's Roll!! There are presents waiting for me to rip thme open!"

That is our little man Devin...so glad he is mine!

A Bit of Great News

(Make sure you read the post below for our Easter festivities)

Grant has been working an 'actor' now for a while. He has been patiently playing smaller roles and loving every moment he spends on stage. Then, it happened! Grant auditioned for Bonanza's 2008 Musical - which is Snoopy the Musical. He sent me a text the morning that the cast list was posted and it said, "I am SNOOPY!" He is so thrilled and so are we for him.

This role will really stretch him as he will be singing on stage - a lot - and I know he can sing, but can he carry a show?! (worried mom voice)

Here is Grant, with his Snoopy script and his Puggle, (Pug & Beagle mix) Reggie....(yes, I had them pose for my blog......)

The play will run May 1 - 2 at 6:30 pm at the Bonanza High School theatre and it is a family friendly show. It will be fun, and we are inviting everyone who would like a fun night out to join us for our son's lead actor debut!!