DouBle DuTy DaY!

First of all - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Clinton today!

My 'middle' child Clint turns 27 today.  He was born on our 5th Anniversary in Provo, Ut.

Who does this picture remind you of?  Clinton's little boy Corgin loves to clear out the toys and sit in the container too!

Clinton has always been a joy...he loves to tell silly jokes, which we all try not to laugh at, so he won't think he's funny.  We always said when he was a teenager..."Clint, you know that little voice in your head that says you've gone too far...you don't HAVE one!"  He takes thingvery literally, he loves to give guilt trips, I call him 'Tigger' because he bounces, he is usually hyper, he loves to brag about himself...what more can I say...all of this is just CLINTON!  He is also very thoughtful, generous, and happy...He makes me smile all the time, I love to be around him and I think he is just the BEST!  And I still laugh at his jokes, they are sooo silly!

Obviously Katie thinks he's the best too!!

Happy, Happy Birthday Clinty-poo!

You are awesome, you have a wonderful family, and we love you!!

Secondly - it is our 32nd Wedding Anniversary!

On May 27, 1977 Brent and I were married in the Provo Temple.

Sometimes it has been a rough road...as marriages go...but we've struggled through and we've made it, so far anyway!  These are just a couple of pictures of us together, try not to laugh!

I just want to wish Brent a Happy Anniversary!  He is a WAY good husband to me and puts up with a lot!  He's a hard worker, and very devoted and loyal, even when he has this crazy, free spirited, independent person to live with.  I think I have him trained just the way I like him now, so I think I'll keep him!! ha ha     Love you....Kristi

SecReTs!

Day 1 - What's behind wallpaper #1??

Ok, so it's no secret where we have been the last 4 days.  Time flies when you're having fun...so let's just say, it was a LONG weekend!  (just kidding)  When I was growing up, it seemed that my mom always had the need to be secretive..."What's for dinner, mom?"  "Food.  You'll see."  (I'm sure my kids can relate to that one...I've used it myself for years!)   Or we would be getting ready to go somewhere, but she wouldn't tell us where we were going...it was a surprise!!  So maybe it wasn't the secret she was trying to keep, it was just a surprise in the waiting!  To me, it felt secretive, and for any of you that know me, you know that I can't handle secrets!!  First of all, I'm WAY too curious...I HAVE to know...and second of all...I talk too much, I HAVE to tell and even when I want to keep a secret...I CAN't!  (just one disclaimer here...I'm talking about my own secrets...not confidences...to me there's a difference, and I CAN keep a confidence!)  So my weekend has been filled with a few secrets of my own, or shall I say surprises! (Mom)  We have pulled up carpet...to find a few secrets underneath!!  We have torn down wallpaper to find some WILD secrets underneath!!  We have removed some things and not liked the secrets we found...yuck!  And we have found that 35+ year old houses hold some very fascinating secrets of their own.  As for everything we did...we are holding some of it back (to protect the innocent!)  Let's just say we had some fun, did lots of work, and went shopping...all on Dad and Mom's budget, and we thank them for their trust and support, and hope we'll be forgiven for the secrets we keep, for the surprises we have in store.  We are operating on a strictly, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.  Some things are for your own good, Mom, and if you knew all our secrets, you would only worry...but one day, when you are pleasantly surprised (as I hope you will be) we WILL tell!  And Dad...this is for you...we are getting rid of ALL the evidence!!  Ooooo this is so much fun!  No wonder my mom liked secrets and surprises...it's a RUSH!

The beautiful 'secret' hidden behind the living room wallpaper.

YaRd WorK

We have been working on our landscaping and trying to get it finished with curbing, bark, shrubs, flowers and trees.  Most of it is finished now...Brent has been installing some new sprinklers to water the flower beds and trees and has put in a couple of new sprinklers where we were lacking and where we are going to plant new grass.  Here are a few pictures of the new stuff we've been working on. 

Front Flower bed.

Top of the retaining wall

Along the front of the house.

The flower bed by the mailbox.

The berm finished.  We will plant grass all around it now...down to the curbing.

We put curbing around the trees also.

Here is the finished berm...but all the dirt around it will be planted with new grass, so it will be green the next time you see it!  

Still a work in progress!

For my Mom, Donna...I am so very thankful for the loving example you are to me.  I may not be the best daughter, but you have always been the best mom to me.  I acknowledge what a diligent, hard working person that you are, and am thankful for your tender loving heart.  You are gracious and kind, and I love you very much.  

 

For my daughters, Trisha and Tanessa and my daughter in-laws, Heather and Katie...I am priviledged to have all of you in my life.  I am not the best mother or the best mother-in-law, but you have always shown love and respect for me, and taught me so many things.  I am so proud of all my grandchildren and so very thankful that you are good mothers to them.  I have so much fun with all of you and love each of you, and wish you a very happy day.

Also, a little shout out to my son-in-law, Danny, 

whose birthday was yesterday...Happy Birthday Daniel!

You were my very first 'in-law' child, and I have to tell you that I love you as much as my own children.  You have always been so good to me, and you continually crack me up!  You tease me like there's no tomorrow, you scare me spitless sometimes, but you melt my heart with your hugs, that cute smile and those big blue eyes!  I love you and wish you happiness throughout the year!