Yes... I CAN bake!

Me opening some gifts.... the kids and Don threw me a little party on my birthday, then we had a family one that weekend.

The picture isn't that great... but this was my birthday cake I made myself ( I mean Don). Carrot cake is his favorite. I made this for the little party we had for my birthday, I figure this is good progress, last year I went golfing with him for my birthday and this year I got to make my own cake (his favorite). Atleast this year I enjoyed it! I am NOT a golfer! But, I CAN bake! I was proud of it, it was beautiful and tasted delicious!

Grandma and I at the Spokane Temple

Today I was able to go to the temple with my grandma who is in town visiting from the Vegas area. It was a neat experience to go with her. She was like 85 I think before she took out her own endowments. It was emotional for me to watch her get teared up and cry throughout the session. We enjoyed being together. After, I took her and my cousin, whos's also here,  he's her road trip buddy, out to my place and Cortney and I made them lunch. We had a nice time visiting and spending time together. I love having family close by like I do and wish I could see those who are further away more often. It was a  good day.

BFF's

Well, tomorrow is my birthday and as with every year, my best friend Cortney and I are the same age for 6 days. We thought we should celebrate especially this year, on our last day of being the same age, because we are both 30. We went to Applebee's and ate (WAY TOO MUCH) and talked some good talk with Don. I sat there thinking as he talked to her how lucky I am to have the two best friends in this world. Cortney is the most amazing woman! I don't know how she does all she does and manages to keep up with being the best friend that she is, and not just to me, everyone loves her. I am a better person because I know her and I learn from her. I also am blessed to have the most amazing and wonderful husband in this world... sorry, he's not pictured here. :) Some years as your birthday comes you think of the things you were most thankful for that year, but I am not thinking that way this year. I have been thankful every year since I was 11 and every year from now through eternity for the two best friends in the world. I could not be more lucky! I love you both! (ps Corkyjo... BFFE YCLM)

Don't text while driving!

So,Don had his third accident in 6 months on Friday! He's ok.. nobody was hurt. He rearended an 89 year old lady from Moses Lake on his way to work. (If only I had let him get out of the house earlier!) About halfway through the day I got a text message from him with a picture of what used to be the front end of his NEW car. It's pretty crunched to say the least. When I asked him what happened and who's fault it was he said..." It's her fault! She should have known I was texting and not to stop right infront of me when I am not paying attention!" He was embarressed and annoyed at himself for being careless. It's taught me a lesson to stop being that way when I drive as well, he's lucky it was just a fender bender, I'm sure much worse could have and does happen when people are playing with or talking on their phones. So, word to the wise, put the phone down and drive. You never know if the old lady in front of you if paying attention to the fact that you aren't!

ps... I tried to load a picture, but it won't load. Sorry.

Love to snuggle

So, it is so nice to have a husband who doesn't work the normal "9-5" kind of job. Some mornings we are rushed to get him and the kids out the door, but on this morning.... we got to snuggle. Easton just LOVES to snuggle with his mama. He was asking if we could snuggle in mamas bed all morning while we were getting the kids ready for school and finally out the door. While Don was in the bathroom getting ready for work, Easton was saying "Don! Come here!" He then pulled the blankets back and insisted he snuggle with us. He was very particular about him being on the other side of him, however, he was NOT aloud to snuggle next to mama, just next to Easton. He likes to keep me all to himself! It was a  good way to start our day! I love being able to be home with my baby.