My Oh My, May

I am suprised how much I wasn't home in May. Same with my son, Joe. He traveled from Utah, to Cali, to Hawaii, to Utah, to Arizona, then Texas and back. I may not have been in that many states, but my vacations were much longer. Helping out the grandparents to travel, we went to Hawaii for Wakiki to a week then changed to the west side of Oahu for Ko Olina for a week. We added more family Members as the week went on. There were so many walks and views of nature and the sea and sunsets. There were so many conversations about life and death and what to eat next. It was defintely a grand time tinged with a little drama, but that is to be expected when youre dealing with so many family members. I was able to show Jordon and Brian the main fun activities on Ohau. We had a excellent family time at the Polynesian Cultural Center and ended it off with a wonderful buffet and show that included the World Championship Fire knife Competition. We went to pearl harbor as well. We saw the Laie temple and visited north shore a few times. We had fresh coconuts, saw many mongoose and I got to kayak in Tanya's marina. Dole whips at the plnataion were had with a train ride and a few rainbows were seen. The highlights of the trip were the Fia Fia luau and swimming a the Waimea Valley waterfall. The water was so warm near the rock waterfall from the sun hitting it that we couldn't stop our fun to move on to other things. I drove us around in a big rental car and we all fit nicely in the Wagoneer. Just a few days later form getting back from Hawaii, a few of us went to Arizona for the Holmes family reunion. I felt we all were unified and each felt strionger family ties from attending that reunion. John's house was greast and I was glad to see the kids from Arizona again. Many normal things happened in May like Ebay sales, and pickeball, and helping out with Spencer's stuff, but it was a vacation month where we really got to go out and do fun things and be with the family. What a wonderful blessing.

Pink Birthday

Celia wanted to do a photo shoot. I love that she has a beautiful dress pictures with. We had a most beautiful and yummy cake with raspberry jam inside. It was so good so much so that someone wanted to know where we got it from. Easter with both sets of Grandparents at the house was pretty good. We love haivng them both in town. We had an extended weekend visit with Murphy and Emmy and Jordon surprised us with a visit as well. We loved walking around the neighborhood in the spring and enjoying April in Roseville. Kieran graduated from BYU and we went to his commencementin Provo, Ut. It was a beautiful time and such a blessing to go and be in the Marriot center for the graduation. We all had a meal at the Block resturant. It took a long time and was very expensive, but it was yummy and we had a great time together. It was worth the 13 hour tesla drie to and from Utah. I learned about how to drive and change a Tesla at the superchargers in Nevada. I won't be taking a trip like that without a gas vehicle again any time soon. It was a lovely time and we made meany great memories and got more Minky blankets. I did spend a little time in Lehi at the Kids house. Joe's room was a nice retreat with how quiet it was and it was just a calm vibe that I needed. I'm so grateful I could crash there.

March Mules and Comic Con

After having seen Emmy in Jan. and Feb. it was definitely time to see Joe. I'm so glad he stayed with us for a whole week. We had the best time going out to all our favorite places to eat and playing Magic the Gathering. We each won one game and there were mythics pulled inthe draft which is a fun part of that draft for me. I love his company and we had such a great time hanging out around town in Roseville going to our favorite places. On the Monday he left we ran into a severe thunderstorm. I haven't been in that kind of rain, ever! I was glad when we drove through it and blue skies were on the other side. I was happy we were calm and no accidents happened on the freeway and Joe's flight back to Utah wasn't affected by the crazy weather. March has been busy with hosting book club, I read The Chemist which was the book I was hosting, but I also read three other books to talk about the series were read last month that I only read book one for. Good thing they were a fast read. I also read a book for Master Gardeners and I'll have another one to read for in early April. I'm liking it though. I've been enjoying all the beautiful sunsets in March. I feel with the spring blossoms on the trees and the rain that comes and goes, we have a beautiful city that is so green and full of nature that it makes me grateful. I'm also glad that Bri had us go to feather river and get a change to drive mules. Joe and I follwed Celia driving Dad in front of us around. I wanted to go more offroad, but the puddles made us stay on the main road a bit. I'm sure Celia was thinking Mom is wanting to be less careful, but I was just having a great time. I got to see Spencer;s smiling face a bit and we are working on gettting him a speech device and I'm so glad he is learning and continuing to grow, Celia was excited about going to Sac Comic Con. I was wanting to dress up a bit as well. I was Daphne from Scooby doo. I couldn't believe how much attention this character got. I was taking pictures with people who asked and took a professional photo there. It was fun, but I wouldnt reccommend wearng a wig longterm. Celia was a Tally Hall band member for her cosplay and was my helper for telling me where to go and when people wanted to take my picture. It was surreal for sure, I came home and was just Mom. No paparazzi, hehe Celia and I did go to Pickelball Pam's wedding and it was so lovely. I play with her three days a weewk and i made otato salad to bring and I let her borrow my tablecloths I had from Emmy's wedding. It went off without a hitch and the food was so good. I'm glad I went there with my pickbell friends.

Encore and Valentine's

I can't believe I got to go back to see The Killers this month, but much closer up! The girls and I went to the Hard Rock Cafe in Wheatland and had floor tickets. I was soo excited! I knew I would get a concert t-shirt there so I decided to wear my Yellowcard shirt I had recently bought. I'm glad I did. Emmy's friend saw the yellowccard shirt and then saw Emmy and came up to us. He works there and was able to give Celia some water when she took a break. I felt so grateful that Celia was getting attention while I was throughly enjoying the concert. Celia's friend was there too and she got to see her breifly which was so fun! The girls and I prepped for the concert by getting some see through purses and backpacks at Target and eating In N OUt on the way. Brandon was weairng a red suit which was perfect for this hard rock casino. I loved his rendtition of The Man and pretty much the whole concert. He sang Be Still and it was sooo touching! I feel so blessed to have that experience and to have Emmy come to town for it. There was a cold going around right before the concert and I had it for a few days. I think I was spared from having it soo long by getting my flu shot. I was healthy and fine by the time it was time to go to the concert. I told my mom we'd do a raincheck for Valentines's day at her house. We ended up seeing my folks for for Thai for lunch. We came home to soo many flowers and chocolate from Brian. We were truly spoiled and we loved it. I saw Spence and sent home valentines for the Utah boys. I've felt a lot of love an encouragement through some harder time and I can't say I'm grateful enough!I had a root canal and a CT Scan. but I can say I'm good and doing wonderful now.

Im so glad I got a chance to see the KIllers again , but in California!

Fun in the New Year

This new year was packed with more fun in the beggining than usual. I was excited to have the thought of going to see "The Killers" in Vegas in my mind for the whole month. Emmy figured out the code for presale tickets to be encore. SHe is such a smarty! First though, Onder and Celine had a belated Christmas party at this beautiful, fancy, modern and delicious resturantand I was excited all month with anticipation. I love going with them to have several course meals. I think they are better dinners than the whole KJ Christmas parties we went to for years. I always was excited when Brian would bring home a flyer with information for a work party. It is a time for me to dress up! I wore my high heels and its fun to have and occasion to go out at night and make a concerted effort to be cute. The evening was wonderful and we had a great time. I'm glad with what I chose to eat and I feel so blessed to participate and meet new friends. "The Killers" in Las Vegas were fantastic. I loved running around town with Emmy eating at many places and shopping around. We got a lot of steps napped in the middle and went out again after changing shoes and learned to use the monorail! The breakfasts we had I found on Maps with 4.7 ratings and theywere so good! I was worried I'd miss my flight but it was delayed so I had all the time in the world. The Lions were exciting and I was getting a little close to Winston and looking him in his eye, He lunged forward with a tiny growl and set me in my place. I was spooked and gave him the respect he demanded. Apparently, you don't look a predator in the eyes. I am learning still at my age, but I hoping to be so much more careful than I have ever been. Life is good and seeing Spence and having Celia at home has been a blessing. Time is flying by, but I can't wait to see what this year Brings! Yay, 2025!