Friends...

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Friendship is one of the many blessings God has given each one of us. I am so grateful for the lasting friendships I have cultivated through the years. As women, we know that true friendship is a sacred commodity. This is a relationship that is to be cherished and revered for a lifetime. We've experienced friendships that have come and gone because of misunderstandings, differences in lifestyles, spiritual or personal growth. For whatever reasons, they have left a permanent mark on our hearts of what true friendship really is. ~Coach Cheri

Let's become little old ladies together -

we'll stay up late looking at old pictures,
telling "remember when" stories,
and laughing till our sides ache.
Let's become eccentric together-
the kind of old ladies who take long walks, wear silly hats,
and get away with acting outrageous in public places.
And if anybody should ask how long we've been friends,
we'll say, "Oh, forever - since before you were even born!"
Let's become little old ladies together-
because a friendship that's as special as ours
can only grow better through the years.

I was able to go out to lunch FINALLY with my college bud and roomie Shauna which we hadn't done in probably 25 years! It was about time don't ya think? Our moms also came along and we had a blast reconnecting!

Shauna's mom is one of the sweetest ladies I know! She hasn't changed a bit over the years...only gotten sweeter!

I met two other old (meaning the years NOT them!) high school friends (Robin and Jani) for lunch at Applebees. We have reconnected mainly on Facebook and had a blast reminiscing about old times! After lunch we went to our old high school to watch Robin's son play a soccer game but had some time before it started to walk around our old Alma Mater. We had a riot talking about old times and the things we did while there!

I found my old locker!!! Well at least it was one of these!!!

This photo ↓ has a loooooooooong story behind it that I won't bore you with. But suffice it to say, I was glad I wasn't pulled inside when I did this about 30 years ago!

We thought it would be fun to re-enact it! Hee-hee!

Having some fun in our old stairway! We all have some GREAT memories here!

At the soccer game. What a great thing to just pick up where we left off 30 years ago!!!

Out to lunch AGAIN! This was to celebrate a few of my friend's birthdays. Getting together with friend's really is more fun when food is involved!!!



































Out to eat, yes once again, with some dear friends at Iggy's.

Oh this ↓ baby was soooooo good!

Me and Bonnie taking our dear friend Mona out for her birthday. She chose to go to Skyway Diner! It was quite the experience!

Hey look! Getting together with a friend for once without eating!!! Just planting! It CAN be done!!! And look how much fun we are having!

Some of my dearest friends attend my church. This is some of my young women that are graduating this year, along with the Relief Society Presidency. They had a welcome breakfast for them.

Another shot of us having fun without eating! Well okay, I confess we did have a yummy dinner before I took these photos of us playing some fun games.



















Celebrating Julie's 50th....holy cow that sounds old!!! I only say that because I know it's just around the corner for me! Yikes!

Front: Holly, Robin, Julie, Yours Truly, Heidi, Julie
Back: Heather & Ammon, Stephanie, Bonnie, Jen, Marilyn, Shauna, Janet

Celebrating MORE birthdays! It's a good thing everyone has one of those at least once a year so we have an excuse to go out to lunch!!!! Now if we could just keep the uninvited guests away!!!↓ Namely dive bombing seagulls!

Jodi's Motto:

One can never have too many friends or go out to lunch too much!

Out to lunch, yet again! Just living up to my motto! This time with some old high school pals Robin and Carla again. Last time we met, we were in the restaurant for FIVE HOURS! (they must not have a policy for loitering!) But hey, we were trying to catch up on almost 30 years!!! This time, we were out in about three....not bad!

Nuff' said!

Except....thanks for being my friend! I ♥ you all!!!

Especially my dear, dear bloggy friends...most of whom I have never met, but I hold you dear to my heart!!! You are some of my dearest friends!!!

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Happy Father's Day!

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I want to wish father's everywhere a wonderful day, but especially to three very special dad's in my life....



Happy Father's Day Hon!!! And what a catch you were!!!! You are hook, line, and sinker, the greatest Father to our boys! I love you SO much!!! ♥

Happy Father's Day Pa!!! I love you soooooo much!!!! You are definitely an up to par father! Thanks for being such an amazing Dad!!! ♥

Happy Father's Day to the best Father-in-law on the planet! You have enriched my life so much! I love you tons!

Here's a little humor I found to give you a little chuckle today:

Today nearly 100 years have elapsed since the first father's Day was celebrated. Fathers of 1900 didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.

In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses.Today, it's the size of his minivan.

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.

In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.

In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.

In 1900, a father smoked a pipe. If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on throat cancer.

In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school."Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: "Wake up, it's time for baseball practice."

In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table.Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."

In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE".

Top ten things you'll never hear a dad say:

10. Well, how 'bout that? I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions.

9. You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun?

8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain hostile attitude. I like that.

7. Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car. GO CRAZY!!

6. What do you mean you wanna play football? Figure skating's not good enough for you, son?

5. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend. You might want to consider throwing a party.

4. Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies--ya know--that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks.

3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring. Now quit your belly-aching, and let's go to the mall.

2. Whaddya wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend.

1. What do I want for my birthday? Aahh -- don't worry about that. It's no big deal. (Okay, they might say it. But they don't mean it)

Have a great one!!! I ♥ U all!

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Food 4 Thought Friday ~ This week's questions

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Breakfast

What is the largest burden currently weighing you down?

Lunch

Do you have any family vacations planned this summer? If so, where?

Dinner

What is one thing you must do before you go to bed each night?

Midnight Snack

Where is the last place you went?

Recipe for the Week (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for this week)

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Breakfast

What is the largest burden currently weighing you down? Girl's camp! It is in two weeks and I am feeling so unsettled because my camp director has been sick and has been unable to do much. She assures me it will all come together, but I am not sure I am feeling as confident as her! We have the largest group in our Stake - about 30 attending!

Lunch

Do you have any family vacations planned this summer? If so, where? That is still in the works. We have such a crazy summer between all the boys, with three scout camps, three basketball camps, football camps and practices, driver's ed, jobs, and my camp, that it has been a challenge to find a time. Still hoping we can pull something off in August.

Dinner

What is one thing you must do before you go to bed each night? Pray

Midnight Snack

Where is the last place you went? To the high school to watch Taylor play football 7 on 7.

Recipe for the Week (instead of your recipe for life, what is it just for this week)
Life doesn't always give us what we want or what we think we deserve...BUT, it still gives us plenty to be grateful for. Sometimes we must force ourselves to focus on the good amidst the not so good. There is SO much to be grateful for. Once that realization sinks in, we can't help but be happy.

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1. All children alarm their parents, if only because you are forever expecting perfect behavior at all times.

2. Show me a good loser and I will show you a real winner.

3. Having someone rub my feet is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one time.

4. Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy changing diapers and doing laundry... any good mother is more qualified than some of the clowns running this country today. (Go MOMS!!!)

5. I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine losing that pregnancy weight and still nurse.

6. It is impossible to think of any good meal, no matter how plain or elegant, without dessert or chocolate in it.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to a movie with some old high school pals that I reconnected with on Facebook, tomorrow my plans include getting in a long run finally, maybe driving up to the location of our girl's camp to scope it out, cleaning, getting ready for Father's Day, and Sunday, I want to attend all my meetings prepared, go visit my Dad and Dave's Dad for Father's Day, and wish all the dad's a very Happy Father's Day!

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