*MONDAY MEMOS*
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Weekly recap of my rather crazy, insane, but fun and rewarding life!
Weekly recap of my rather crazy, insane, but fun and rewarding life!
dear monday, today would be Tyson's 31st birthday! Crazy to think about him at that age. I got up early and went and sat on the porch and looked through my old FB posts about him the past years. I shed a few tears. I never know how I will feel on this day. Some years I am totally fine and other years, I struggle. This year, has been hard so far. Gosh, I miss that kid.
Here is my social media post:
💙 🌴💙 Happy Birthday in heaven to our Tyson!😇 Planning on spending the day remembering and celebrating his amazing life! 💙🌴💙
I also saw some baby deer out in the back yard. A set of twins and then a mama and one baby. They kill me! They are so jumpy and rambunctious! Babies! They have spots still! They are so cute! I got some great videos!
I headed to the PT gym early. I am in there with a bunch of old people but that's okay. I think most of them are heart patients. But things are feeling like they are almost back to normal. My ankle is still pretty painful and I still limp about 85% of the day. I went and got Tyson's balloon cards printed. I came home and talked to Carson. He seems kind of upset for some reason. Sky got after him today and I haven't seen Carson quite so upset. I think it's hard for him to deal with having Chayden here now but not always. I think it's really tough for him to deal with. He loves him so much. I made the chocolate ecstasy and got everything ready for the party.
Here is my social media post:
💙 🌴💙 Happy Birthday in heaven to our Tyson!😇 Planning on spending the day remembering and celebrating his amazing life! 💙🌴💙
💙🌴💙 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!💙🌴💙
There will always and forever be a hole where your laughter once was, your kindness, your gratitude for every little thing, your pranks, your hilarious personality, and that trademark giggle! We miss your smile, your signature Hawaiian shirts, your teasing, your gentleness, your endurance, your quick wit, your reaching out to the one, your love for everyone you met, your ability to see the good in the bad, your strength no matter how hard things got, but most of all your presence. I'm sure you're doing a few fireworks up there in celebration today! We all love and miss you so much!!! Keep em' laughing in heaven!
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#Alohauiaoe #31yearsoldI also saw some baby deer out in the back yard. A set of twins and then a mama and one baby. They kill me! They are so jumpy and rambunctious! Babies! They have spots still! They are so cute! I got some great videos!
I headed to the PT gym early. I am in there with a bunch of old people but that's okay. I think most of them are heart patients. But things are feeling like they are almost back to normal. My ankle is still pretty painful and I still limp about 85% of the day. I went and got Tyson's balloon cards printed. I came home and talked to Carson. He seems kind of upset for some reason. Sky got after him today and I haven't seen Carson quite so upset. I think it's hard for him to deal with having Chayden here now but not always. I think it's really tough for him to deal with. He loves him so much. I made the chocolate ecstasy and got everything ready for the party.
I headed to the cemetery and got things set up.
It was VERY hot! And windy!
It was VERY hot! And windy!
I am so grateful these four people are still able to make it each year. What a blessing!
Love this photo!↑
Everyone wrote a note to Tyson and attached it to their balloon.
I was worried we wouldn't have enough balloons this year, but sadly, none of Tyson's friends were able to make it this year. That is the first time ever. But, it was nice to have all family there.
I was worried we wouldn't have enough balloons this year, but sadly, none of Tyson's friends were able to make it this year. That is the first time ever. But, it was nice to have all family there.
Then we did the balloon launch!
Then fireworks...
I love these two photos ↓↑ because you can see the sun rays beaming through. It's almost like Tyson was shining down on us letting us know he was part of it.
They were LOUD! So fun!!!
Happy Birthday bud!!!
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| I'm so amazed and grateful so many people come each year to support us in this and to remember Tyson. What a blessing! |
And then the best part of all! Chocolate Ecstasy! It was Tyson's favorite!
We were the only immediate family there until Sky arrived a bit later.
McKay and Taylor are still in Tennessee.
McKay and Taylor are still in Tennessee.
dear tuesday, today Carson turned SIX! He came up in my room early and just hugged me. I sang Happy Birthday to him and he just beamed.
He is so pure and innocent and just so sweet! He had gymnastics so I headed on a walk. I actually wrote "run" and had to go back and edit. I am so used to saying I'm going on a run....not a "walk". But I am also SO grateful I get to WALK!
My friend Heidi gave me some IMPRESS nails. I love them! Only problem... I put them on backwards so the part that is supposed to be next to my cuticle is the tip of my nail. Yeah. Hello.
Dave had Chayden and Carson helping him in the yard. Carson yelled to me, "Jodi do you ever have to work on YOUR birthday?" LOL He's so stinkin' cute!
I came home and we opened his presents! I once again over did it and got him too much. I need to tame myself, but I find so many fun things I know he would love that I have been buying him gifts for a while now. LOL It was like Christmas!
I went to Julie's for a lunch. I forgot to take a photo! She said she invited her favorite people because she needed to be surrounded by them. She had Maddox chicken and rolls. I took some Zebra popcorn. I chatted with some people I didn't know and with Tracy. It was fun. She got her costume for Carson's party! She looks so good!
Dave called and told me my Mom was there and so I ran home. I mean I walked home. LOL We had good laughs just chatting. Carson and Chayden were playing. She cracks me up ALL. THE. TIME. She went home and then Sky and crew headed to the movie for Carson's bday.
I would have been alone but Dave was off. We went to a reception for the Ashdown's son. They came home from their mission for it. It was so good to talk with them. Jan is the nicest man ever. He told me I was radiant. He always has been very complimentary. He asked how I was doing. Tears came to my eyes as I explained the miraculous turn of events.
Then we met with my good friend from college, Maureen, and her hub Johnny. She was on the committee I led at WSC at the Institute and then they went to med school in St. Louis so Dave knows him. We also were in the Hill Cumorah Pageant together. They live across the street from Elder Randall. We chatted for a long time and it was fun catching up. And, I forgot a picture! Ugh. We talked to Dr. Keller as well. I came home and Dave had meetings and I fed Scratchers. He was starving. I don't think he is getting any food at home because he looks frail and thin. Gosh, I love that cat!
Great article HERE about Katherine Switzer. One of the better ones.
Great article HERE titled "Advice From a Temple Sealer That Changed My Experience in the Temple."
My friend Heidi gave me some IMPRESS nails. I love them! Only problem... I put them on backwards so the part that is supposed to be next to my cuticle is the tip of my nail. Yeah. Hello.
I came home and we opened his presents! I once again over did it and got him too much. I need to tame myself, but I find so many fun things I know he would love that I have been buying him gifts for a while now. LOL It was like Christmas!
Mr. Cat giving Scratcher's the evil eye!
You can't tell in this photo, but they were facing each other.
You can't tell in this photo, but they were facing each other.
Great article HERE about Katherine Switzer. One of the better ones.
Great article HERE titled "Advice From a Temple Sealer That Changed My Experience in the Temple."
dear wednesday, today I had PT at 11:15. Kinda cut into my day.
It turned out cute. He wanted a spell-book cake. His party is called "Chillin' with the Villains". He loves the Disney movie villains. So funny. I also ran to Honeyville to pick up the Cruella costume. Yes, I am going to dress up like a villain. I am going to melt! It is basically a winter coat with a wig! UGH! But anything for that little man. :) We had the party at the park. He wanted to ride his new bike. Chayden had one they found for five bucks so they rode together. It took him a while. He is still learning. It wasn't as hot as I thought it would be. We chatted and then he opened presents and we had cake and ice cream.
Dave had to run to meetings right after. I came home and made the purple poison apples for his party and helped Sarah with the popcorn (Mischief Munch) and Urusla's tentacles (chocolate dipped pretzel rods). She got everything in the dishes and ready for tomorrow. It's going to be so cute. She is definitely going all out! It will be so fun!
But, I was able to get Carson's cake done for his party tonight.
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| Stare down |
The food
We tried to make a cute backdrop for photos but it was kind of a fail. Haha He had several of his primary friends come and Winston came. He was so excited that he did. It was so nice of them to come all this way. Next year he will have all his school friends if they still live in town. It was hard not being able to invite all of his classmates from last year. He had some cute little friends from Kindergarten. The party was a success! Julie dressed up like the wicked queen from Snow White. Carson wanted her to come to his party and then he thought she should dress up. She is so sweet to do that.
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| Cookies to match our costumes |
Then Ursula came and she scared them! They were leery of getting near her.
We then had to run to the church for the Primary activity. It was pioneered themed. I helped Julie with the butter churning and washing clothes. It was fun. They also had a rain gutter regatta, decorated their bikes and had a bike parade. It was SO hot! I was in the sun way too much today.
dear friday, I went on a walk around Pioneer park this morning. I found this tree with purplish leafs but one single green one. I need to come up with some lesson or analogy on that. I can think of a lot of ideas, but nothing profound. But it was pretty profound seeing that. Such a contrast.
I went out to lunch with Robin. We met at Costa Vida. She brought me the medal to go with the shirt she already gave me. She also framed a photo of us with a quote. She is so thoughtful.
She said this was the race I convinced her to run a half marathon. It was after the Peach Day's 10K. The rest is history! I'm so glad I convinced her!
We went on a date to Taco Time tonight. Dave got home really late and that was the best we could do. Haha
I went out to lunch with Robin. We met at Costa Vida. She brought me the medal to go with the shirt she already gave me. She also framed a photo of us with a quote. She is so thoughtful.
I took this of the boys first thing in the morning. So cute!
We went on a date to Taco Time tonight. Dave got home really late and that was the best we could do. Haha
dear saturday, I got up and was going to get in a walk but I got working on the cute cowgirl hats for today's Sister Fling. They turned out so cute! You could buy the Pringles already chocolate dipped for about $20!
I had to throw together something western to wear. I borrowed Julie's cowboy boots. They are purple, of course.
We managed to do it ourselves.
I had to throw together something western to wear. I borrowed Julie's cowboy boots. They are purple, of course.
Giddy up cowboygirl!!!
Sarah had Sky do a little photo shoot. LOL
I'm an awkward cowgirl.
I'm an awkward cowgirl.
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| She's a natural. |
I made Cowboy Caviar for the treat.
It is always a hit and so easy to make!
It is always a hit and so easy to make!
COWBOY CAVIAR
1 can corn (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 can hominy (drained)
1 can black eyed peas (drained)
1 green pepper (chopped)
4 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
1 avocado (chopped)
1 red onion (chopped)
Mix well. Add 1/2 to 1 bottle Italian dressing.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Then I got ready and we headed to Karen's house.
We all gathered for a photo before we ate our cowboy grub.
We had yummy food!
It was quite the feast.
Great company!
Silly games!
And lots of talent! Or lack thereof!
It was a ton of fun. Karen and I practiced ours for seriously only about 20 minutes! We managed to pull it off though. I will try to add the video. It was quite hilarious. We twirled foil flags taped to long glow sticks, and wore red, white, and blue butterfly wings with red hats. Everyone was dying. It was fun. We were both laughing so hard! Everyone else was too. But, we stayed together perfectly! We did it to "You're a Grand Old Flag". Everyone did a great job.
Yee Haw!!!
dear random, I have added a few of the memories that showed up on my Facebook this week. I like to think back on these things and I am sure I didn't add them on here before because I think most happened during my blogging hiatus.
Only 6 hours until I will be sporting my bonnet and bloomers and heading off on Trek. If I die on the trail, please just bury me in chocolate...(which is a real possibility since I will be deprived of it for the next four days and pretty sure no one can live without it for that long!) 
Who could resist taking a photo of this right in your path -- especially at the end of a long run? #notme #thingsyoufindrunning #sneakyjen #happyrun#runhappy #idid! #evenwith445amwakeup #thanks@runnerjen1#keptmecompany #bikedalongsidefor8ofamost19miles #thenrantherest#thatsatruefriend #runnerfriendsarethebest
Pres. Monson is truly a comedian. He had them laughing a lot. What a great man he is. And what an honor to meet him and be in his presence.
Just back from the land of the midnight sun. Sleep deprived & 250 lbs heavier than when we left (I'm talking fish, but after all that vacay food my thighs are in a close 2nd!) Taylor caught a 13 lb red salmon last night! The world record is 15 lbs! The one I caught broke my pole though it was only about 9 lbs. Nearly missed our flight because the fishing was so great! Too bad I won't eat anything that swims....
1 year agoDean Vandenakker
dear quotes,
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