Happy Birthday, Bugga

Wait!!!  When did I get this old?  I simply can’t believe it because when I look in the mirror I don’t see an old woman, but obviously the calendar – and some of my friends and family - beg to differ!  For my birthday and the chance to see David and his family, Stacy threw a party at her house complete with Rick’s delicious bar-be-qued chicken, Danielle’s French fries, green salad and of course, cake (with lots of gooey frosting) and ice cream.  David and Jan’L, their three boys Kaler, Kole and Kyle were with us after a week on the Jones’ houseboat at Lake Powell.  Also present were Alyssa, Josh, Daxton, BJ, Taisley, Kendi, Danielle, Stacy and Rick.  We enjoyed a noisy time together – including a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday.”  It was very fun and much appreciated, even though I still can’t believe I’m this old.  Nana said it best when on her death bed she said she had an 18-year-old spirit anxious to break free of her 96-year-old body.  I’m not there yet, but from where I am, I can now see both ends of the spectrum!

Adyn Says Home is Where her Mom and Dad Are

In late June, Kaytee needed a break and Grandmas Kim (Postma) and I were only too happy to oblige.  The Postmas traveled to Anaconda for a few days, then brought 5-year-old Adyn and 2 ½ year old Skylar back to southern Utah for a visit.  In Hurricane, the little girls enjoyed playing with cousins and being with Grandpa Mark and Grandma Kim.  Five days later, they came to our house where they played in the neighbor’s wading pool, at the splash pad at St. George’s Town Square and slept together in our big guest bed.  On Wednesday, July 3 we traveled to Ogden where we enjoyed Kelly and Gary’s hospitality, went to Hogle Zoo and helped America celebrate Independence Day with a huge fireworks show! On Friday, we traveled the second half of our 13-hour trip to Anaconda, MT where the little girls’ Mom and Daddy waited anxiously for their return. 

In Anaconda we painted Adyn’s bedroom purple and yellow … celebrated her birthday at the park … and saw “Monsters University” at the beautiful Washoe Theater, designed and built by the same man who designed and built Radio City Music Hall in New York City.  Kaytee – through her usual careful planning and preparation – pulled off a delightful birthday party for her 5-year-old, but nearly made herself sick worrying about the weather.  It rained all morning and into the early afternoon while she prayed for a miracle of dry weather for the party.  Sure enough, just before the little guests began to arrive, the clouds parted and the sun came out.  We gratefully looked to the heavens and offered a prayer of thanksgiving. 

There were tears shed when it was time to go home – not sure if it was because we had to say goodbye or because of the 13-hour trip ahead of us.  These high energy preschoolers wore us out (thank goodness for Taisley who helped us ride herd on them), but it was so much fun to be with them in St. George and in Anaconda!