Time doesn't stand still

I look at myself and I think, gosh I don't look 47, I look terrific, maybe 10+ lbs overweight but overall I feel very good. Then I see my nephew Dallan, at the Temple... when did he get old enough to go on a mission? how did time fly by? how is it possible that Jake is graduating from HS this year? where did time go. I'm worry that I'll be in my sixties here on a blink on an eye, and I'll be "old" . I think today at the Temple I was once reminded how our time here on earth is so minuscule, so small, compared to the time we'll be in heaven. Time does not stand still. I have no fear of dying, instead I look at it as part of the plan of salvation. I can't wait to be with my reunite with my son Zachary again.
Today at looked at my sweet Brett. How lucky I am to have him. He is my best friend, and also ponder what would life be without him, I find comfort on knowing that he is my eternal companion. I love the saying "Families can be Forever" I'm trying to achieve that goal, I want my family to be forever... I love that word "forever" it brings me comfort.
I'm thankful for the gospel in my life. I'm thankful for my family. I'm thankful for my friends.
I'm thankful for my life. Life is good.

Erica wanted pictures of my cookies.. she is missing home.

Do you want some cookies Erica?
We miss you!

Vertigo is bad today..

I'm off work till the 28, recovering from a bad case of Vertigo or Labyrinthitis, got up very dizzy this morning again, and the nausea started again. I have been following my therapist adviced buth I'm still dizzy. I am sick of feeling dizzy. I must stay positive that I will be back to normal here soon. I have to clean house but everytime I turn or bend over I feel like I'm going to fall, but I must still keep trying.
Jake and Alex are home sick today, they have a bad cough and sore throat. Kallie was sick Monday and Tuesday and had a hard time staying at school today. We are house full of sickies today.

College?? Jake?? Fall??

Oh my!! I found myself today making calls. My Jake will be attending college this comming Fall, and knowing how he is, a little anxious about growing up and facing the world, I think we are going with a new college that just opened up in Nampa. Jake is confused about what career path to take, but he has some ideas. His number one choice is to be a high school teacher, number two is to be an Xray (Imaging) technician, number three a counselor. My job as a mom is to help him achieve his goals but not push to hard, but just hard enough to get him excited about it, because right now he is a bit scared. My Jakey is amazing. He is quiet and reserved at home, but when he is at school he is very popular and outgoing. He has a cute girlfriend too. Well, I will be doing lots of praying and I will be attending the Temple this Friday just for that, to pray for my boy and that he will make good choices.
I worked on Shawn's taxes this week. He's been with T-mobile for three years now and he is making very, very good money, I almost flipped over when I saw his W-2. I couldn't believe it! I told Shawn we needed to get him on a mortgage this year, that way he can deduct mortgage interest next year. He is still waiting for Becca, who is serving a mission in Palmira New York. Becca is an amazing girl! She has a sweet spirit, she is beautiful and to top it off, very well educated, she has a Masters on Arquitecture, wow!

Today..

Golly gee, today I cooked all day. Once in a while I just love to cook all day. Today I made 2 homade pizzas, I made cream of potato soup for my son Shawn who is sick, I made Flan for dessert, I also made pesto for tomorrow;s dinner and special noodles for Alex who is also feeling sickie.
Brett my handsome husband of almost 26 years turned 50 years old last a few weeks ago. We had a both dressed up and went out for lunch to Olive Garden. My baby looks good and he works out everyday, all just for me he says, lol. I know he doesn't like to talk about being 50, he is not comfortable with that age, he says he looks and feels 35 and I agree, so even do he turned 50 he really is 35 and we'll leave it at that.
Kids are sick today. My mom is coming back from Peru and I can't wait to see her again! My dad'd wife is also coming so that will be something, to meet his wife for the first time. My mom is very cool about the whole situation wit my dad, so we are all relieved.
I miss my daughter Erica, she moved away a few months ago and she is doing just fine. I miss her terribly! I had no idea that when kids moved away it would be this hard. I love you Princess!

My boys...

I went to church last Sunday and my son was paying his tithing, it was a lot of money for a guy his age, that money he could have spent buying clothes, going to resturants and movies and having fun, but instead he faithfully payed his tithing. Times like this I feel proud to be his mother. He has no idea how proud I was of his for being obedient and faithful. His other sibblings are watching, and they will learn that the law is important, not only because is a law, but because they see their brother do it. Moment like this I feel very bless and very thankful to have kids that love the Lord.

Alex came home all excited, he passed all his classes. You see, Alex struggles at school, and school does not come easy for him. Alex passed all his classes!!! That's awesome! My Alex rocks!

Alex is a genious in other areas. He is the best 15 year old guitarrist in the world to me. His dad even admits he is a genius with his music. I love my Alex.

Jake is a wonderful musician also, he is playing the drums. What makes Jake special to me? He is caring, loving, obedient, he babysits lots for me, and is a very good helper around the house.

I thank God for my wonderful boys!

Heinee Monteiney

Hanna Montana is a popular show here at my crib, our whole family enjoys watching that show. The other day, Brett and I were at the Disney store and they were having a sale on their Hanna Montana stuff and we had to get Kallie the whole outfit, even the wig. Here are pictures of Kallie as Hannah Montana and Miley Cirus, you be the judge, I like her better as Miley.