A Night to Remember!

Tonight I had a night I will never forget! Our ward did an Enrichment night "Tea Party" for the mothers and their daughters. Oh wow it was simply amazing, from the hats they had for us to decorate, photos, decorations, dinner, company, everything was so well thought out and planned that it was a night like in a fairytale... "Perfect". I do have to give some of that credit to my lovely, wonderful, perfect daughter. What would my life be without my little "Gift of God". Matia lifts my heart and makes me smile every opportunity she gets. I love to watch her grow and learn the lessons of life. I can't tell you how much I enjoy her company. I knew the moment I heard about this activity that I was going to have to do what it takes to get me and my daughter there to enjoy such a magical night. I knew that we just couldn't wear jeans but that for Matia to really love it we were going to have to get all decked out in "Tea Party Attire" so I borrowed some cute clothes from my friend Tara and off we went. Leaving the boys to fend for themselves. I will always remember the balloons that lined up the walk way in their pretty pastel colors and simple decorations. The Old fashion mirrors that lined the fence near the photographers, the stacks and stacks of paper hats waiting to be claimed by some happy heart and then loved with decorations to complete ones personality. I will always remember the delicious food that was served in perfect harmony with the Tea Party.
I will remember the short lesson given by our wonderful Relief Society President how each of our personalities are unique and special and they each have something special to offer others. I will also never forget my dear friends that sat at our table and cherished every moment of the night with us. The small light conversations to the giggles of me dashing up to claim yet another piece of candy during the "Purse-n-ality game". I would like to thank everyone that had a part in planning tonights special party.
It was amazing, I expected amazing when I heard of who was participating in the planning part of it. But wow I must say they each did even better then my simple mind could ever even imagine. Thank you for a night to remember, thank you Tia for being my little friend through this journey of life. You are very special to me, I will always appreciate and cherish your friendship! Thank you again to all of you who gave us this treasured memory! My only regret was that my camera was left home so I couldn't capture all of these little things that were put together so perfectly to make such an amazing event!

Hunting up White River

So over Labor day weekend we decided to go camping with my brother and 2 of his buddies. We went up White River and of course we couldn't just camp, I put Terry to work trying to get us an elk. I think he was excited to be going home so I would hammer him any more about getting out there and bringing us some meat home. The elk were calling and what an amazing thing it is to be sleeping in a tent and listening to their bugeling all night long.

I do have to say the last 2 nights I slept in my brother's little trailer with all the kids "so that they wouldn't wake us up when they left for hunting at 5:00am" So that was what I told them anyway truth be told it had something to do with the recent bear sighting in that same canyon just the weekend before. The trailer was so much nicer and the boys didn't seem to mind sleeping in the tent together, hum.. It was a great weekend anyway sitting by the campfire, shooting our bows, playing in the dirt, and of course riding those 4 wheelers.

My bro has a Trex and my kids thought that was heaven after one ride in that nobody wanted to ride the 4-wheelers. The funniest thing said this weekend was by Bowdee who said "Dad your going to have to get a Trex because pretty soon you won't be able to hold yourself up anymore!" Good one Bowdee with a little sizzle sizzle action.

I do have to say one of my favorite parts of the weekend was when Kyle took me and Bowdee out on an evening hunt. It wasn't that we were hunting but it was the moment that Kyle turned around and started teaching Bowdee all the points about hunting, like staying down wind, camoflaging in with the trees or bushes, and sitting somewhere you don't have to move and won't make sounds when you are sitting there. It warmed my heart to hear him taking the time to teach Bowdee these things. I realized then and there Kyle does love Bowdee and wants only the best for his life. Thank you Kyle for taking the time to share those things with my boy. He sure looks up to you.