A Wonderful Day!

As a parent, yesterday was one of those really great days that we all live for. I had the honor of being Callie's escort at the Draper Temple while Callie & her husband Cameron received their endowments. What a great day!!! After their endowment session, they were then sealed.

George Strait Concert

Last night I got the chance to go to the George Strait Concert. Thanks to my brother, Frank & my Sister Catherine for speaking up for us. Frank works for George and is sometimes able to get a few tickets to his concerts. Well last night I was one of the beneficiaries of this. Catherine surprised me by asking if some might be available and said she wanted one for her and me. Yeah, wish granted!

The concert was absolutely wonderful. George keeps getting better....and really put on a great show, he has so many great songs. My brother said he released his first single in 1981, and just keeps putting them out. We had 3rd row tickets center stage. They were really awesome seats.

We also had the pleasure of hearing Blake Shelton, who is touring with George. Sadly, the traffic was so horrible that we missed Julianne Hough..

I had never been to the Usana Ampitheater before, and thought that if I left my house at 5:30 it would give us plenty of time to get there. Wrong!!!!!, it took us two hours to get from 2700 West & 5400 South to Usana. Warning! if you are going to a concert there, allow at least 4 hours to get there from Salt Lake.

Traffic and all I would do it all again in a heartbeat, it was so much fun! But why do people have to get drunk and act like such fools?

I've always loved watermelon....now I know why!

I have always loved watermelon, especially on a hot summer day. It has to be cold to be good though. Sometimes it is frustrating trying to find a good one, but when you do....it is so good! Recently I got brave and tried the mini-watermelons. Oh my gosh! These are so good....especially if you can get them on sale. Of course, I can't have them all the time, because if it isn't on sale...Annette doesn't buy it.

Anyway today I got my Costco connection magazine in the mail. And me being the magazine junkie, that I am, I just couldn't wait to start reading it. On one of the first pages is a small little tidbit by Wally Amos. The little article talks about how he is also known for watermelon besides being famous for his muffins. He shared this about what watermelon is...I thought it was worth sharing.

W-Whatever you believe creates your reality. Believe that life is a positive experience and it will be.

A - Attitude is the magic word. Your greatest asset is your attitude. Be positive regardless.

T - Together everyone achieves more. There are no limits to what we can accomplish together. I am more than I am but less than we are.

E - Enthusiasm is the wellspring of life. There is no limit to what can be accomplished with enough enthusiasm.

R - Respect yourself, as well as others. When you begin to respect yourself, your whole world changes.

M - Make commitments, not excuses. There is overwhelming power in the words "Yes I will!"

E - Everyday can be a fun day. Fun is the lubricant that keeps life moving forward. Laugh a lot.

L - Love is the answer. Whatever the question, love is the answer. It's the greatest force in the Universe.

O - One day at a time. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. All of life happens in increments of one.

N - Never give up or become a victim. You are guaranteed to lose if you give up. Winston Churchill was right "Never, never, never give up." it works if you work it.

-------Wally Amos-------


So, my thanks to Mr. Amos for giving me another reason to love watermelon. If you don't love the fruit itself. Maybe you can use some of this kind of watermelon in your life. I know I can certainly use more if it.

A Few Great Things!

Here is just a few of the great things that have taken place in my life lately...

1. THE MOST IMPORTANT....My Son-In-Law Cameron was ordained an Elder on May 3...The Priesthood..is amazing. Way to go Cameron!

2. ELITE MEMBER: I received my T-Shirt at Curves for my 100th Workout. It is not so much the T-Shirt that matters so much, but the fact that I have done 100 workouts. How my body feels is a much better reward!

3. I proved my worth...When I went into work on Monday I was told that my employer wanted to do a review....he told me a could think about it for a while and we would do it later...Now do you think I could do my work with that on my mind...I told him to just get it over with. Finally at the end of the day he finally got around to it...I have never had a review before, I worked for another person for 19 years and never did this. He asked me to rate myself in different areas...Of course we are always the hardest on ourselves. Anyway, he agreed with my ratings..although some he rated a little higher..And then said he was going to give me a $1.00 hour raise...This was really surprising...when he hired me two years ago he started me out at an amount and said that he would never pay me more than a certain amount..because he could hire someone cheaper..(This is a part time job)...However, this week he told me that he was going to pay me $1.00 more per hour than the amount he said would be my cap amount..Yeah for me! In case you don't know he is an accountant, I am his assistant...You know it is really nice to hear that you are appreciated once in a while...In the economy we have today, I feel very blessed...

25 Years

Monday, May 4, was our 25th Wedding Anniversary...Mark got sent to California a couple of weeks ago and is now in Oregon working. We will celebrate when he gets home. However, he did give me these beautiful flowers. (And he gives me his paycheck every payday)......

We were married on May 4, 1984 in the Jordan River Temple.

I met Mark at a young adult singles dance in Sandy, UT (June). He took my name and number and called me shortly after for a date. We went on a couple of dates. I could tell he wanted to get serious, but at that time I had just moved into a new apartment and a new singles ward and was not interested in dating anyone seriously at that time so we didn't go out anymore. The following January my roommate talked me into calling him. (At this time it was not so cool for girls to call guys). His mother answered the phone and said she would tell him that Annette had called. I did not hear from him, but my roommate convinced me to call him again. I don't know why I did, but I did. (This was way out of my comfort zone)....Come to find out he was dating another girl at that time by the name of Annette. He had returned my phone call to her. He asked me out on a date...and so our story continued. Not long after we had began dating we were out on a date, when the door bell rang at his house. His mother answered the door...there was a young lady at the door with cookies for Mark. She said her name was Annette...now his mom was confused because he had told her he was on a date with Annette...and he was, it was me. Anyway...the best girl won and 25 years later we have two great kids and much more to look forward too.

Spring Flowers at Temple Square

Most people like to go to Temple Square to see the Christmas lights. Spring is my favorite time at Temple square. Today I was able to go uptown with my sister in law and two nieces Robyn & Grace. We had a nice picnic and enjoyed the beautiful..magnificent flowers!!

I Love the Spring Flowers