My sweet St. Bernard

So here it is.. this is Chevy who is so spoiled but such a sweetheart.. hope you like..

What I am so very thankful for...

Today I got thinking about tomorrow and wondered how I would hold my self together enough to tell my family what I am so very thankful for ... so I thought I would share with you..

1. My absolute darling son.. Jackson who is the reason I wake in the morning and am so tired at the end of the day.. he is my light and my life..I love him so much.. he is a sweety but a master mind..

2. My husband who has to put up with alot but dishes alot.. he is my best friends, he is my eternal companion and my cute better half... he is Jackson's buddy, playmate and very much his role model. He has a good personality and is rather a delight to listen to and be around... I love him very very much and so very very grateful to him.

3. Our health..even though I have had a lot of things happen to me (ie brain surgery twice, voice box nerve damage) to name a couple that has not been fair but thanks to my boys and my family for supporting me and being there for me.

4. My mom and dad for the great love and support they have shown me my whole life and shown Richard for 11 years and Jackson since the second we knew I was pregnant... The honesty and big hearts they have shown us and instilled in me.. For the hardworkers that they are.... and the unconditional love they have for us.. I love them so much and I am very thankful and blessed to have such good parents..

5. My sister, jason and my cute cute little nephew Christian who is also the light of my life.. I love that little boy like my own..and my sister my only sibling andI am blessed to have her share a career with me to be there the second I call her no matter whatmy texting buddy .. all in all my one and only sister.. I love her..

6. My job.. an each emt who I am so glad I get to run with and spend my time away from home

with.. they are truely my second home.., For John Wegener for without him our agency would not fully fuction..for the friendship they each have shown me..and my family.. there

is not another agency I would rather run with.. I am so thankful for them.

7. Our cars, our home, our pets, our clothes, our food.. because without this... life would be impossible.. they are the luxuries we enjoy but necessities we can't live without...

8. Our friends.. I have a friend in Heber city that I would not know what I would ever do without.. she took me in when I worked at Utah Valley and is so supportive...lends and ear, a shoulder and sometimes tears...I love tiffany so much and miss seeing her every day... For our friends in Price that we are so happy for.. and for our friends around here..

9. I am thankful and grateful to wake up every morning and know that today no matter what happens...everything will be fine at the end of it.. for I have loved ones that care about me and I care about them.

10. And last for now music, television and cell phones, they make my day easier and sometimes happier

My visitor last night

Last night while cooking dinner Richard opened the window a bit because it was so hot in my house. I was cooking a whole thanksgiving dinner.. I guess you can never get enough turkey... anyway while I was making the stuffing I looked in time to see Chevy lift the window with his big nose and huge paws.. if we don't open the window we will jump on it and wave and scratch at it until I get nervous that he will break it so I open it.. believe me we have had had visitors that think he is possessed when actually he is really spoiled.. but so while I cooked and talked to him he hung out like that the whole time.. he is so cute.. then when it was time to put the window down he started to bark (see video) and running around I guess he was mad that he didn't get any turkey.. we even put Oakley out there (the white one) and they were so mad.. so after we ate and brought Oakley in we let Chevy and Cheyenne have our left overs from our plates.. I guess that is some of the simple things that make us laugh..

Only in Sanpete..

This morning while I was getting ready my dogs were barking and I could here a cow bell.... At first I wondered what in the world is going on.. so I ran to the window to see a whole herd of sheep, sheep dogs, sheepherders, horses and of course the sheep trailer going down my road.. I was kinda shocked so I grabbed my camera.. but by the time I made it outside to snap a good picture they were already down the road a bit.. but it is still noticeable and of course.. we will remember it because they left nice dropping all over my road.. which is so nice for the kids getting off the bus.. anyway just wanted to share my "HOLY COW" moment rather "HOLY SHEEP" moment.

My cute nephew Christian

My sister Jessica's little boy is such a little sweet heart. He is now 6 years old, but I have added a photo from 02/2007 (4 yrs old) from when we picked up our new and latest St. Bernard. We had a st. Bernard that was poisoned and we ended up putting him down.. anyway when we went to get Chevy we took Christian with and well he got really attached to the puppy.. he loves him. Christian is a total sweetheart..and he is all boy.. He is my cute little "chitchen" when he learn to talk that is how he would say his name.. he always called Richard "swisherd" so both names have lingered with him.. I had not seen him for about a week because Jessica and I have both been really busy and when I saw him today his little eyes lit up.. I really do love this little boy as if he was my own..and those who know me.. know I love kids.. so I went for a ride with Jessica and got a drink and just enjoyed my afternoon with them.. about 20 minutes ago she sent me this pix of him on a horse.. and it is so cute.. I asked her if I could put it on here and so when she said yes I was glad.. apparently he went to a relatives house and they let him ride it.. cute huh.. Christian is in Kindergarten and I think he enjoys it.. He rides the bus from Mayfield to school and some days he comes here just depends.. Thanks to my sister and her husband for raising this cute little boy who I love so much.

Our trip to Price Utah and a walk down memory lane

Friday night we headed to Price Utah for a wedding for one of Richards missionary companions. Jared got home about a year earlier than Richard and got married...about 12 years later he got divorced and now married a really nice girl.. we could not be happier for them. We arrived late Friday night to their house. They had BBQ elk and deer steaks (which was so yummy).. it was so fun.. We got to play with their kids (we had met with Jared and his ex wife a few times in the past so we were familiar with his kids) and I got totally attached to Jared's youngest Carson.. (seen with me in the picture) ..that I did not want to go home. Later that evening another missionary companion Jason Child's arrived with his wife and 2 kids.. who are also adorable.. and luckily Jared's, Becky's,Jason's and our kids all got along and were quite a bit the same age. So we stayed up Friday night just talking and getting to know everyone a little better and of course the 3 men reminiscing of the old days in the West Virginia and Ohio (where they all served).. They were so funny to listen to and watch them interact.. and of course I had questions about Richard like.. did you ever wake him up and get swung at?? did he tease you guys?? It is kinda of funny how they still remember it like it was yesterday.. Jared went into law enforcement as did Richard. It was so fun. Saturday we got up and helped with the kids and just really enjoyed being a part of Jared and Becky's big day. Their ceremony was beautiful.. Becky is so pretty and her dress was amazing and then when they looked into each others eyes you could see how much they love each other. After the ceremony and luncheon we got to take cute Carson and go for a little ride where we took Jackson and met Jason and his family at a little playground and let the kids run and get the energy out of them.. then we headed back to Jared and Becky's and hung out with them for a little then went to the reception and then came home. We had such a great time. We are so happy for Jared and Becky and hope to get to go back there and hopefully they will come here. I am sure we will all stay in touch. We are just so happy for them and wish them the best.

Spirit of America

Tonight Richard and I and a bunch of third graders parents, relatives and friends attended the Gunnison Valley Elementary for an amazing program. I was amazed at what a terrific job these 8 year olds done. They had flags that waved, they done some sign language, and sang their little hearts out. I was so proud of them and at one moment I was teary eyed. They turned off the lights and sang a song and waved their flashlights....it was so good. Someone had put together a slideshow of all the relatives to the kids that were veterans, currently serving or home. Anybody who knows Gunnison Elementary will know when I say STANDING ROOM only and pushing it at that.. We video taped it and I took pictures.. so as soon as I figure out how to work my camera and download videos... I will put them here.. My little Jackson has been practicing all week and running around turning out the lights and then swirling his flashlight like a spaz... he has sang patriotic songs for a week and today freaked out at the last minute when he could not find a plain red shirt.. thanks goodness we had one.. how fun it is.. :)

ME

So today while I was blogging and thinking

Richard took this picture while I was

sitting at my laptop... he and Jackson

was watching TV... PINKS of course..

So I wanted to share how I look while

working on my computer. I think I was

researching what to teach tonight at the

EMT Meeting.. I have decided to

teach Airways... so I was blogging

and reseaching... funny huh..

anyway for those who look

at my blog.. here I am when

I am busy.. hehehe

My Hero, My Dad

Well again sitting here messing around with my blog
I ran across a background.. November is Diabetes
month. We all probably know someone with Diabetes
or we may have Diabetes. So today I decided to share my
story about the person I love more than anybody...my
cute dad. My dad can see around corners and I swear he has
eyes in the back of his head. Everywhere we go, he knows
somebody. He is fantastic. He drives truck and has since
before I was born.. there is one song that I used to listen to
when I was a kid and that was "Daddy's hands". My dad
is a very very hard worker, great provider, awesome
grandpa, perfect father in law and most of all my dad, my
hero. My dads life started in Salina where he was the typical
boy in the late 60's-early 70's. He always owned the quickest, baddest muscle car.. and nothing much has changed he enjoys his toys and deserves them...

But the whole reason I am blogging about this, its something close to my heart. January 2003 my dad was diagnosed with Diabetes. There is no cure. He takes meds and controls it with diet. Thanks to my mom for ensuring that he eats
right and gets what he needs... As a granddaughter of
a Diabetic person and now a daughter of a Diabetic
person it worries me and worries me about my son.
Richards mom had Diabetes, she was on insulin and
very uncontrolled. So if it skips a generation my son
has no chance against it. This disease can attack anyone
young, old, male, female. So what are we doing?? Richard
and I are getting education about Diabetes. We eat healthier.
We exercise often. So if we get it.. maybe we will be
prepared.

A have to read

I have gotten into listening to books on tape and I ran across one that I read a bit ago... Sams letters to Jen.. by James Patterson.. It is an incredible book.. I ran across it when it was recommended to me a few years ago.. I have read it several times..I would recommend everyone to read it.

My Guys

While sitting here today while Richard was to work
and Jackson was to school I thought how much
these to mean so much to me. And how much
alike they are. They are very devious in all
honesty. If Richard is out working on a car, or just
flat our tinkering..no matter what Jackson is
right out next to his side... it is more than cute
but at time obnoxious. But these two mean
the world to me. They laugh alot, tease me which
is their absolute favorite thing. I have to by pink
socks or they steal them and wear them to tease
me. But most of all I am so glad they get along so well. I love them with my whole heart.

November

Wow how time flies.. can't believe this year is nearly over... This summer has been so crazy.. Jackson spent a week in primary childrens with lymphadema in his left thigh.. so richard and I are working hard to keep the swelling down.. Jackson is in 3rd grade and loves school.. Richard is still working as a transportation officer at the prison and part time for gunnison pd.. I am still the training officer for gunnison ambulance and a coordinator for emsc and the pediatric strike team.. Life is busy, but busy is good..