Blaine 37, Bryn 34, Keana 7!

Blaine trying to be excited that he is getting so old. Everyone at school guessed that he was 41 or older. That kind of made him sad. I told him he has always said that gray hair is a sign of maturity. Therefor people are going to guess he is a little older because he acts so mature. NOT!

MY NEW TREADMILL.

I hit 34. I need something. I am tired of trying to tuck my roll into my pants, excuse me did I say roll, I meant rolls!!!

Well I decided to do a Happy Birthday background because we are celebrating birthdays around here right and left. I turned 34 on August 30th, Kody's daughter Keana turned 7 on September 3rd, and Blaine turned 37 on September 4th. I am only including pictures of us at this time althouugh my mom's was on September 11th. I won't say how old she is but we had to postpone the party a little bit.

I just wanted to say a couple of things I am proud of at age 34:

1. GIVING BIRTH TO 6 KIDS. This has been many great laughs, tears, stresses, and love. I really do have great kids. They are all hard workers, do well in school, and usually are willing to help where it is needed, especially if it is someone else who needs the help.


1. THIS REALLY SHOULD BE #1 - BEING MARRIED FOR 15-1/2 YEARS. I wouldn't have it any other way. Blaine has always been the one I pictured growing old with.


2. LIVING IN PRINEVILLE WAS A GREAT "GOWING UP" EXPERIENCE. Not only was I away from home but I had many opportunities to serve and experience. I was a middle school basketball coach, had a daycare, had a lawn care business with my husband, and served as young women's president before I was 25. This all said "GROW UP."

3. MAKING IT THROUGH LOSING KENNIDY. It was also the 14th year anniversary since Kennidy died on Blaine's birthday. I am not really counting but I am too young to have a child that old. I guess that is what you get when you start young. Anyway, I am proud of this because it has made me strong, not only mentally but spiritually. I know that I can do anything with my Heavenly Father's help and I know that I can be with her again someday.


4. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION. I finally am able to do a job from home that is not babysitting. I make okay money and for the most part it works around me. I am greatful that I am able to help Blaine out until he is finished with his administration certification or a little longer.


Well that is it for now. Like I said, I only listed a few. I truly am greatful for many things in my 34 years. I am sure that I have missed some. My goals for the next few years are this....

1. KEEP MY SANITY.

2. FAMILY PRAYERS AND FAMILY SCRIPTURES EVERY MORNING, so far so good.

3. GO ON A TRIP WITH MY HUSBAND FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME (Not just overnight). I am greatful for the overnights though mom.



Wow once I get going I do not stop. Heee Heee. I better stop because there are more birthdays to come this month although I have lots more goals.