4th of July Weekend

On July 2nd we got to witness Scott's Second niece, Kiley Anne (Ryan's second) get baptized! She is such a sweet girl, And will make a fine addition to the church! We went to lunch afterwords with the family and some of Emily's family that came down from Washington also. And they treated us to lunch! so nice of them to buy us lunch, and let us all share that time with Kiley together!

Two days later, they came down and celebrated the 4th with us! We had a great time! Good food, good company, and a good show! The whole street was celebrating at the same time it was AWESOME! not to mention the show that Scott and Ryan put on for all of us. We had to take a little bit of a break though, cause it started to rain! So we went in, and had dessert, and watched a little bit of Tangled :)

All in all a Very good weekend!

Random update, full of everything, and nothing at the same time

What have We been up too?! Well . . . I think I'll start with my Memorial weekend.

Scott for my Birthday had bought tickets to go see Les Miz! One of my top five favorite shows! Seats where ok, for the amazing price that He got them for. The only reason I would of wanted better seats, was cause Scott had never seen it, and I wanted his experience to be as amazing as the show is. He said that he still enjoyed it, and would see it again. Also because it's the 25th anniversary (and my 25th birthday, cool huh?!) they had redone the stage work on it, they had gotten rid of the turntable! not cool, that was like the best part! in my opinion. But in their defense, they had a really cool effect for when Javert, jumps off the bridge! It is still an amazing show! turn table or not, and well worth the money!

Right after the standing ovation, my phone was ringing, it was my Mom . I knew something was up, she was sending me cryptic texts most of the evening. Scott and I hadn't even made it down the stairs yet, let alone of the building, before I was in tears. Mom had called to tell me that my Bucca had passed away, Not even 15 min before she called. So if you've seen the play or read the book, you know that, Jean Valjean dies in the end. So I'm sitting there watching this character take his last breath, when in reality someone I love, and miss so very much was doing the exact same thing hundreds of miles away. My family had agreed not to tell me anything, because they had wanted me to enjoy my evening. Which I am alright with. Because my last visit there was a good one, Bucca, knew that I loved him, and I know that he loves me. In the end, I think that's all that matters, to me anyways.

We said our last goodbye to Bucca a week later. on June 2nd.

Grandma, is a trooper. three weeks later (give or take a few days) she went on tour with my parents, down to the Manti pageant, and to St. George to the Tuacahn amphitheater. they stopped and had lunch in Provo, Scott and I meet up with them there, and let Dad buy us lunch. (thanks Dad!!) I try to call Grandma once a week just to chit-chat about nothing, but mostly just to see how the other one is doing. I love my Grandma so much, my heart aches every time I call, I wish so much that I lived closer.

Scott, had taken one class this summer block, English, not one of his favorite classes but it still ranked higher then math with him. But between seeing the play and the funeral. All of which He needed to do extra credit for. He still passed with an A- !!!! pretty amazing I think! I couldn't be any more proud of him!

Rocky and Molly, Rocky as always has been a good dog. Molly is ever so sweet, but boy! can she get into trouble! there is something every week! Just yesterday she got in the trash and licked the mayo jar all but clean. BAD DOG!! she's has since served her time and back on her sweet behavior.

Me. still working hard at the office, and having fun riding my scooter most days now. Scott and I go out on scooter-cycle rides, I would say twice a week. Up to the reservoir, out to the lake, up Hobble creek canyon, or just out in the country. I love my scooter! and spending time with my Honey out on the open road. :)

Life is good at the moment. Tough and never fair, but still, life is good.

My Bucca

In case you haven't heard. My grandfather Aka Bucca (my mom's dad) passed away, on May 26th. Here is the link to his Obituary if you'd like to read.

http://www.hawkerfuneralhome.com/images/Merritt,%20Jack%20laminated%20obit.pdf

What did YOU do this weekend?

I don't mean do brag. . . OK yes I do. I had a few days off because my Dr.'s took time off to go do a continuing Ed class back east. And where I just visited my family last weekend, I had pretty much nothing to do. So I brushed off my sewing machine and went to work!

I already had a few patterns that I already liked, so I just needed supplies.

I found this psychedelic fabric at Wal-mart for a awesome price, and had the perfect blouse to go with it!

So a few hours later! TA DA

New Birthday outfit! for under $15 I'm quite proud of my self!

Even Molly likes it :) (Just ignore my socks)

Now this skirt is from the same pattern. And I already had the fabric, and because I had practiced on the other one, I busted this one out pretty dang fast!

it's kind of a stretchy Levi material, it has a double slit, I use to have a velvet skirt like it back in the day, for band concerts. So I really like it!

I also bought some more fabric for yet another skirt, it's cut out and half way together but after making these two, I'm kind of loosing speed. But when and IF I finish it I'll post a pic for ya!

Spa Day

Molly has been an absolute sweetheart, this last week. We have a few habits that we are trying to break. But she is learning, and fast! She has not even had one accident! It's been kind of amazing! When she lived with he previous family, she had another dog that she'd kennel up with at night and cuddle. She's been a little shocked that Rocky won't let her sleep with him. but is still adapting amazingly well!

Because the other dog in that household was an outside dog, they would just put both dogs outside for the most part. With it being winter and having two little kids, they never had the time to really brush Molly. So she had quite a severe mat/nat problem.

So Scott set up an appoinment with a gal that works at Home Depot, that does grooming on the side. Molly was really good for her, and in return Kathy (the groomer) was good to all of us. Thanks Kathy for all your hard work!

Say goodbye to the poofy Q-tip head

a shot of the early beginning stage

And a close up after! We knew she was smaller then Rocky, but holy cow! she's so tiny! We've decided that she has pom poms for ears now :)

Rocky didn't get groomed but he still got a bath, blown dry and really good brush, from the one and only Scotty Mac!

Doesn't he look handsome :)

Meet Molly

Molly is a Yestie Moodle. Yorkie, Westie, Maltese, Poodle Mix. In other Words that just a nice way to say that she's a mutt. Molly is just over a year old. She's house trained, and knows how to sit, and kennel up. We got her from a girl I work with. They couldn't keep her in their yard. I guess she's quite the escape artist. that and she has a good memory of the neighbor kids teasing her, so every time they(the kids) are out, she'd bark at them. . . then the neighbors would call the cops. So Krista and Jordan just couldn't keep her any longer.

She has a very sweet demeanor, I haven't even heard her bark yet. Her and Rocky play so good together, it's amazing!

tonight is our first night together, so it'll be interesting

Oh my what big eyes you have!

"POOF!" her new name is now Q-tip :)

eating dinner together, and getting along so good!

Love My Husband

Many hours of hard work, and in the freezing cold! I'm quite proud of my husbands "exterior illumination"

OOOOOOOOO, AAAAAAWWWWWW!!!

I Can't tell you how many cars drive by slow in front of our house, every night. (I'm sure our neighbors love that.) With our Christmas tree up now, it doesn't bother me quite as bad.

here is a link to a youtube video. hope it works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FhReDakXKs