The reality of never becoming a "Design Star."

As I made a reality stroll through my house this morning, some things became very clear. After being gone for a week, having company for a week, and getting sick for two weeks, I have a lot to catch up on. I saw that the floors needed to be mopped, toilets need to be scrubbed, dusting and vacuuming need to be done, and windows needed cleaning... Then I noticed two things that needed attention, but with some thought and hesitation I came to the conclusion, that just maybe these things weren't critical as the other list.


I am just sure that everyone is jealous of my cluttered fridge... ha ha ...it's surface is full of love notes, reminders, and cheery magnets. Even though I know it is time for some of these things to come down, they will soon be replaced with new treasures.


and....Who wouldn't want a Bishop's office set up on their dinning room table? At first I saw clutter, but then I saw something a lot more meaningful. I saw a Bishop who is trying so hard to serve the best he can. One who prepares diligently to speak to, counsel, and guide those he is in charge of. It put things into perspective for me. So for the time being...


The reality of being a "Design Star" is on permanent hold.

Random....

This are just random shots of our goings on while Jamie and Becky were here. Thought I would post them for memory sake, probably boring to everyone else...sorry.

Shopping for the girls a movie for the boys...I think we had more fun.

Jamie and Becky had missed the Tex-Mex in Houston so we had to hit all their favorites while they were here. Papasittos was the last night hurrah! The kids were great considering we waited 45 minutes to be seated. Bri and Becky enjoying a moment.
All the grand kids are becoming quite and chip and salsa eaters. Laynie

We had plenty of play time.

Note... where are all these children's fathers?

Feeding the crew lunch.

First night Becky and Jamie arrived it was Lupes.

Kids took the outside of the restaurant over.
Notice Ike diving in the fountain.

Laynie and Benz enjoying a ride on the cow.

Benz was so happy to see Aunt Becky.

Princess Laynie playing with Woody.

All seven celebration!

Looli made the kids matching outfits for the 4th of July. I was bound and determined to get a picture of all of them in their outfits. This was the best of 35....so there you go.

4th of July BASH!

We started out our celebration at Valley Ranch BBQ. It's one of our favorites. With all that is going on at the Morgan's and Wallace's we decided it was a great option. We feasted on our favoirtes...BBQ beef, ribs, links, turkey, or stuffed baked potatoes with all the fixins. Then it was off to Jarod's and Brianne's house for treats and fireworks.

Morgans and Wallaces at Valley Ranch...chow down.


The kids had time to play while it was still light. Bryn at the train table.


Kinda looks like a nursery doesn't it?


Baby Jake is cutting teeth, he was miserable.


Laynie didn't want anything to do with fireworks!


Benz and Brandon enjoying sparklers

Anticipation...Ike loved the fireworks!

Kids had so much fun we could have called it a night on this alone.

Morgan boys having a good time.

Gavin in his Statue of Liberty pose.

Bay having a good time.

My 4 runner was the fire works station.


Front row seats.

Boys and their toys!

The boys picked out a good variety of fireworks.

Happy 4th of July!