Winter Drumlline

Tristan has been patiently waiting for today.  Today was Winter Drumline competitions at Maple Mountain Highschool.  IMPACT is the name of Lehi Highschool's winter drumline and they have been practicing this winter to perform.  Below Tristan and fellow snare drummers are cutting a rug to a part of their performance.

Cotton had an opportunity to attend Snow College Snow Blast this weekend and audition for their Julliard program.  He came straight to the competition from Ephraim.  I was so glad to see him and to know he had traveled safely through two snowstorms in 48 hours.

I love that my sons are each so different from one another and are involved in programs that help them build on their talents.  They have wonderful band teachers, Mama C. and Mr. D.  I am thankful for teachers who teach because they love what they are teaching and want to help others be the best they can be.

Hats off to IMPACT!

Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day to you. 

I have 4 Valentines, boy, am I blessed.

Hope you have a sweet day.

Cotton's Eagle Ceremony

Tonight was Cotton's Eagle ceremony.  I am proud of you Cotton.  You worked hard and proved yourself by following through and earning your Eagle.  Grandma and Grandpa Fraughton were proud to be your grandparents tonight.

Your dad is beaming with pride because of your accomplishment and the fine young man you have become.

Tristan thinks your pretty cool.

You and Afton did a beautiful job on America the Beautiful.

GOOFS IN THE EAGLE'S NEST

You've come a long way baby!

So proud to be your mom.  I love you, Tristan and Justus.  You each are a blessing and joy in my life.

Sweet 16 and never been kissed!

Tristan Maxwell Fitzsimmons

Happy Birthday!

This is my sweet, handsome, kind, hilarious son Tristan.  He will be 16 in a few short hours.  I cannot believe how fast time has flown and that Tristan is a young man.  I remember when he was born and we took him home from the hospital and he slept, and slept, and slept!  Mike and I called the hospital to ask the nurses if we should be concerned because he would not wake up even to eat.  The nurse told us: "I don't think anything is wrong, I think you just got a  good one".  I agree with the nurse, we got a good one!  I love you Tristan and I am blessed to have you for a son.

Spring Sprint and snowshoeing

I had the opportunity on the 24th of January to attend the Scentsy Spring Sprint in Provo.  I had fun with other Scentsy peeps in my group. 

Our group met at Los Hermanos for dinner during a break and had a wonderful time visiting and laughing.

Sharese, me, Tanya

Below, Katie and Jess are two consultants that joined Scentsy close to the same time I did and we love seeing each other any time Scentsy gets together.

Last Saturday Mike and I went snowshoeing at Pine Hollow up American Fork Canyon.  Everything was incredibly beautiful covered in many feet of snow.

Every time I asked Mike if we were getting close to the meadow he would say something like:

"It is close just a little bit farther"

"We are almost there"

"Not much further"

He would say whatever he could to keep my spirits up and keep me going.

What a handsome character my husband is.

I am excited to return to the canyon and snowshoe more.  I felt alive and blessed to live in such a beautiful area.  Thanks for stopping by.

Made my day

While checking my favorite blogs this morning I came upon this pic.  It made my day and I hope it does the same for you!  Happy Monday.

Red Velvet and Hobo squares

Tomorrow my quilting friends and I are having a Bee.  I am in charge of dessert.  Here it is - Pioneer Woman's Red Velvet cake.  BEAUTIFUL if I don't say so myself.

Besides making the Red Velvet beauty I finished 3 squares of my Hobo quilt.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Today was a favorite day for me.  I was able to do so many things that bring me joy:
1.  went for a walk in the cold winter air
2.  listened to Sugarland while walking
3.  went to lunch with my Mononucleosis ridden son Cotton
4.  let my 15 year old son Tristan drive me from the high school to Broadbent's and then home
5.  watched a tiny bit of Nate Burkis' show, he is the handsome-est gay man I know
6.  made Pioneer Woman lasagna for my family for dinner
7.  baked a cake from scratch and licked the cream cheese frosting off of the decorating knife
8.  worked in my sewing room
9.  ate dinner with my family
10.  Asked my 13 year old son why he is failing classes at school, oops, this is not a favorite
11.  Now I am going to watch t.v. with my cute husband,say my prayers and go to bed

I would love to have every day be like today.  Take care.