THE WONDERFUL MARVELOUS JACK

HAPPY 14, JACK!!!

How did I ever get so lucky to have a son like you? You have so many qualities and traits that I truly admire. Here are just a few:

* Loving
* Helpful
*Obedient

*Funny, funny.... your sense of humor is fantastic!

*Hardworking

*Strong

*Creative

*Original

*A friend to all

*A little mischievous, but in a good way

*Capable

*Calm

*Great looking

*Football player

*Artist

*Adventurous
*Fashionable

*Outdoorsman

When I'm upset you know how to make me feel better. I am so lucky that you are my son. I couldn't ask for any better. I can't wait to see all the things you'll do with your life. I know that you are the type of person who will touch the lives of all you come in contact with. You are sensitive to other's needs and that will get you far. You are soooooo cool. I love you, Mom

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Lawrence Clark Powell - "Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow."

I saw this quote and loved it, then I remembered this pic of Grayson after reading the last HP.

READING ROCKS!

MY FRIEND EMILY

Emily is the kind of friend we all should have.

Here are some wonderful things I love about Emily:

• Smart
• Fashionable
• Splendid mother
• Witty
• Kind
• Service giver
• Best shower invitation maker
• Best co-shower giver
• Book club commentary
• Thriftiness
• Uplifter
• Cub scout leader
• Fine food finder
• Amazing Boggle player
• Best person to visit in Utah!

I'll miss you Emily, but I can't wait to visit you and Steve in Utah! Thank goodness for your blog...

OH MY GOODNESS, MYLES IS 18!

Myles you are AMAZING! What a fantastic 18 years it has been. Here are some of the qualities I love about you:

You don't judge people.
You have a superior sense of humor.
You are a great example for your brothers and for me.
You're smart.
Sooo creative.
You can paint.
You can sing.
You can act.
You scored the most points for one word on Boggle.
You're brave.
You're a great looking kid.
You love good food.
You're a great fisherman.
You're a peacemaker.

The list goes on....

Thanks for making the last 18 years of my life so wonderful. I am so blessed and fortunate to have you for a son. I love you. Can't wait for Touche' live! Mom.

OH TO THINK LIKE A NINE-YEAR-OLD

Grayson came over to me the other night and shared this tidbit of nine-year-old knowledge with me...

Grayson: I don't think super heroes have very good people skills.

Me: Oh ya, you're right.

I mean who am I to disagree with the nine-year-old who clearly knows more about super heroes than I do.

If you have stories to share, please do tell

CHRISTOPHE

Our super-cool, creative, fun, fantastic, handsome, and fabulous friend Christophe came to visit from NY. (Oh ya, he's also a pastry chef now.) He made a delicious apple tart and chocolate cookies to die for. He is soooo much fun. He and Myles will start ASU in August. I can't believe this chapter is about to begin. Any advise from you wonderful readers?

We had such a great time with Christophe. We drank Orangina, went to In and Out and he couldn't visit AZ without going to Arby's.

Thanks for staying with us Christophe. We love you!!!

Grayson and Eric at the MS Walk on the Wild Side. We had a blast and the weather was perfect!