STRIKE

I love it when I see that flash up on the screen at the bowling alley. Josh and I went bowling this weekend and had a great time. shhh, I won...hehe I can't say it too loud because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
We went bowling and then afterwards we went to Chipolte for dinner. We both love that place and then we went shopping. I went to Penny's and dropped Josh off at Books a Million. It was nice to be able to shop and him look around at the book store so all and all it was a good night.
Today I went to Josh's ward with Kevin so I could hear Josh give his talk. He did a great job on his talk, I was very impressed. We then went to that's ward Sunday school class and then home.
Now, I'm procrastinating because I don't want to do homework. I guess I need to close this blog and get to homework because I can't tell Josh to do his homework and I don't do mine.

Hello Sunday

Hello,
I couldn't think of anything clever to title this page so I welcomed Sunday. This is the day that I write on this blog because Kevin encouraged me to write every Sunday. The only problem is that I can't of think of things to write every Sunday.
I thought a lot about Matt today. I'm so proud of him for going on a mission and when I read his letters it makes my heart swell with pride. I'm proud of all of my sons they all have their own personalities and have all accomplished so much in their lives that they all make me proud to be their mother.
I'm busy doing homework tonight. It gets more difficult but I keep thinking one day this will all end and I won't know what to do with all the extra time.
That's about all I can think of writing tonight. I still have a lot of homework left so I will go ahead and end this and get back to work.
Goodnight!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A Year ago, January 18, 2010 I was in Gallopolis Ohio. We sat in the waiting room as my beautiful daughter-in-law gave birth to my first grandchild, Carson Andrew Orton. My son Caleb was having a son. It's strange about what goes through your mind sitting there waiting. I remember the day Caleb was born, the morning my water broke at 4:00 am and making my way to the hospital and then forward 23 years my son and daughter-in-law are here starting their own family. We finally go into the room and there he is...Carson. Mom and dad look so tired but what a beautiful sight they are.

The Orton Family Caleb, Alicia and Carson January 18, 2010

Wow, a year later that little baby boy has grown up and now he's "1". Time has flown by and there's no way to slow it down. So we need to cherish every moment because just as his daddy grew up to be a man so will this little guy.


Happy Birthday Carson!



Love,
Grandma

School Starts Again

I wasn't sure what to write about this week. It seemed like just a normal week of work nothing really exciting. It was the first full week of working with Kevin and that was nice. I know he's my son but he is so smart.
This week school begins again. I will be taking Land Use and Planning Law and Economic Development. I'm nervous about the law class because I get a little confused when reading state statutes. I know it's part of the job so hopefully this class will help without confusing me any more.
Something very sad happened to Josh this weekend...the tv started smoking. Kevin unplugged it and had to open the doors to let the smoke out it was so bad. Josh seems a bit sad about it all and keeps asking when we will buy a new one. I think I'm enjoying the quiet and it may take a little while to save up enough money to buy a new one. Depending on how much gets done from him it may take several months.
Well, that's about it for this week. Talk to you all next week.
GO SEAHAWKS!!!

Happy New Year

Here we are in 2011. What will the new year hold for all of us? I found out some news that has taken a weight off my shoulders that has been there for the last five years. I wanted someone to believe me for so long yet he was blinded by what the world told him and left. I now feel vindicated that I can finally hold my head up high and know that I was right.
This year will begin fresh and new. My goals will focus on me and my family. I want to leave behind the old me and find the new me with more smiles and laughter in my life. I want to be remembered as someone that always smiles and laughs. Someone that focuses on the good and positive. That is one of my goals for the new year. How will I be remembered when I leave this world? I'm not saying I'm going now but if I were to have an accident or something were to happen and left what would people say about me? Will I be remembered as being bitter and sad? I don't want to be remembered like that, so one of my goals will be smiles and laughter.
Have I rambled again? Sorry but today I'm filled with hope.