What makes me happy today

Oh the weather outside is frightful...  Winter is trying to be a lingering, unwelcome guest here in Utah.  I really don't mind the cold weather because I know Spring will come eventually.  This is what is making me happy today

1.  My woodpecker trays with treats for passers by, and the carrots for Peter.

This young man who while I am typing just made a big crash upstairs.  I am almost certain he is throwing a rugby ball in the house.  That is a no-no.  Justus is loving rugby and is taking a trip to St. George this weekend to play.  He is doing much better in school and I cannot ask for more than that.

I love this platter.  I found at D.I. last week.  Can you find two butterflies on the platter?

 Ah yes, Tristan making his after school shake.  He has been growing out his hair and likes to shake his head because he can feel his hair move.  GOOD KID!

After 5 hours of cleaning my pantry is clean and organized.  I have shown my family where everything goes and asked them to PLEASE put food back in it's place.  How long do you think this will last?

Cotton taking an afternoon nap today between school and work.  He will be graduating from high school in 2 months.  Such an exciting time in life!  If I think about it too much I get a little teary eyed.  I love my boys.  I love my husband and he makes me happy too.  We will be celebrating 20 years of marriage on the 28th of March.  Wow, Mike and I have had a wonderful life together and I know we have so much more to look forward to.  What makes you happy today?

This is what your doing, this is what I want you to do.

Here is my first finished block from THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.  Love the mouse and his glasses and cup of hot chocolate.  I am working on the second block now which has at least 3 times as much applique as this cutie. 

Here is the second wip that I am putting together.  I started this one today and want to finish it quickly.  This will be a gift for an incredibly special couple.

O.k. this is what your doing, this is what I would like you to do is what my husband is thinking as he took these beautiful pictures of his last snowshoeing outing that he came home from in complete outrageous pain due to his kidney stone. BHH.(bless his heart).  Mike would like me to go with him snowshoeing when he goes and I have enjoyed it when I have joined in on the fun.

Mike will be having surgery tomorrow on his kidney stone and will be back out on his snowshoes in no time at all.  Perhaps I will put the sewing away and join him.

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.