Well it happened...

Mikie has been patiently waiting to be asked to Sadie's. He woke us up this morning at 3:30, (as he was leaving for his FFA trip to Snow's College) saying, "She did it again!"

Several weeks ago on a Sunday night, George and I were up later than normal and as I walked down the hall towards my room I caught movement in the front yard out of the corner of my eye. I went & looked out the window and there were several figures huddling around Mikie's truck. I couldn't figure out what they were doing, but I could tell it was kids. I went to Mikie's room and he was still awake so I told him that there was someone messing with his truck, he hopped up and was going to run outside, thankfully the door was locked & that stopped him. They had heard the noise from the door and all took off running. After a few minutes they came back and we just watched them for a few minutes. Mikie was sure that it was a someone asking him to go to Sadie's with them. He got up the next morning and went out to check it out... Saran Wrap everywhere, but No dance invitation. Needless to say he was disappointed, and when he found out that it was just a few friends that were bored he just shook his head. George was trying to get a little rivalry going, but Mikie said no.

I think he changed his mind on that this morning, however as soon as he realizes that it wasn't just bored friends and there is a Sadie's invitation connected to the Saran Wrapped truck, he will change his mind once again. Thinking that it was the same friends as last time he didn't give it a second thought and go check things out. He wasn't planning on driving today anyway, because he was low on gas. I had told him that he could take my van and if I needed it I would have George run me over to get it. (I didn't want to wake up at 3:30 am!!! Although I did anyway, but I didn't have to get out of bed so as Martha Stewart would say, "that is a good thing".) I thought about texting him and telling him that it was a Sadies invite, but then  thought No I don't want him to be distracted during his competition. Knowing Mikie that would be the only think that would be on his mind for the rest of the day! (all of those kids on the bus with him owe me BIG TIME!!! He would be driving every one crazy!!)

I couldn't figure out who it was, so I went to Mikie's Face Book wall and looked up his friends list... Now I know! But I will keep that to myself until he actually finds out  that he has been invited! :)

Next up, what will he come up with to answer....

Our Week...

George, Jenni and I headed out on Tuesday morning for Southern, Cali. We stopped in Las Vegas to pick up George's brother Mike. (Mikie choose to stay home so that he wouldn't miss school.)

We headed to San Diego for the Memorial Service of George & Mike's Aunt Mary. She was diagnosed with simple cell cancer three years ago. She had many ups and  downs. Although it was sad not to see Mary & her smiling face. She was always so welcoming to our family. We will all miss her terribly. We are thankful that we have the gospel in our life and know of our Heavenly Fathers' plan for us. We are thankful that her pain and suffering is over and the knowledge that she is now in a much better place. It was nice to see George's Uncle Tim & Cousin's Lindsey & Krista. Even though we weren't able to spend much time visiting with them (they had alot of people vying for their attention!) We enjoyed the moments that we did have. Our thought and prayers will be with them as they adapt to the changes in thier lives.

Before heading to the memorial we took a drive to the beach. It was 9:30 in the morning and completely foggy! The visibility was probably about 1/8 of a mile. Jenni and I took a short walk along the coast line, snapped a few pictures and then headed out.

                  

After spending the afternoon at the memorial and visiting we decided to head the few miles back to the beach. Jenni had a grand time along the shore and it didn't take her long to head further out to the waves. She was making her mom nervous with how deep she was getting, but being the good sport she is when I waved her in she simply came without complaint. She was able to find a deeper hole right along the shore that kept her occupied for quite some time. I had to persuade her that it was dinner time (actually way past) and she was pretty good about it she only asked for 5 more minutes!

We love the Beach... But I for one LOVE the dry air and Washington City even more! Even Jenni said (as we came into St. George) It is good to be home!

Tomatoes!

I was fortunate enough to have a friend give me a ton of tomatoes over the weekend. This was my first attempt at canning tomatoes and I have to say it wasn't near as bad as I thought it would be! I should have attempted this years ago!!! (Lets just say it has taken my many many years to begin to be domesticated, I was to busy working. But, I do enjoy it!) And I know that I will defiantly enjoy these tomatoes later in the year!