Birthday Buddies

Two of my best friends in the world

and I have something in common

(well, we have a LOT of things in common).

But one of them is our birthday month.

We try to always have some kind of

celebration together during September

in honor of each other and our long,

and cherished friendship.

This year Jeanne had access to

a condo at Zurmatt in Midway,

so we snuck away for an overnighter

and some much over-due girl time.

We had long, late night conversations,

lots and lots of giggles, shared some

wonderful meals, did some leisurely shopping,

took in the view of the changing leaves,

and even enjoyed a late movie.

Jeanne and I were almost grounded because

we came home after curfew. Connie wasn't in trouble

because Steve was out of town.

Time flies when you are having some much needed fun!

Thanks, my buddies. Let's do it again real soon!!

Sneak Preview

Hey, Dixie Chicks....

So....there you go. It's all done and will

be on it's way tomorrow morning first thing!

Lucky Me...

Paige and Nate had planned a Hawaii trip for

their 5th Anniversary and when there babysitting

plans got complicated they asked if I could make

arrangements to come out and stay with Brig.

Well....duh!!!

Who wouldn't want a few days alone with

that adorable boy? And who wouldn't want

to wake up every morning to this face???

While I was there, little man got a new pair of

rain boots in the mail. And to say he liked them

is a major understatement. He LOVED them!!!

And pretty much didn't want to take them off.

Basically, being with him is about

the sweetest duty you can have!

Isn't he beautiful??

A great big added bonus was being able to spend

some quality time with these two!

Asher and Miranda have grown up

so fast and are so delightful.

We had some great visits together.

I got to see Asher test for his brown belt, too!

And I had some great visits with Bryce and Lisa as well.

Sometimes the un-scheduled, un-planned visits

turn out to be the most delightful.

Lucky, lucky me!!

VELOUR hosts ScramJet....and the Beat Goes On

Brad's band SCRAMJET was invited to perform

at Velour (a music club) in Provo.

And of course, we had to be there!

They have their own groupies....

headed up by Vanessa and other

wife of a band member.

The fans....

I guess you never outgrow something you

have a passion for and enjoy so much.

Go Scramjet!!

I will NOT have another BIRTHDAY!!!

I really dislike it when this day rolls around....

but as far a birthday's go...this one was

very enjoyable.

Flowers at work from my hubby..,

And if you are going to have to acknowledge the day,

it's pretty grand to be able to spend it with

those people that you love so very much!

Hooorah! I made it to another...

The Coolest Kid in the Class Turns 5

As an infant, Gilbert earned the title

of "Frat Boy" because he was just

born COOL. Just ask him....he is

the coolest kid in his class.

And he recently turned 5. We were

invited to his birthday bash and

it was a really good excuse to

head south for a few days.

He had a "rockin'" water party in his backyard.

There were lots and lots of kids, lots and lots of water,

and lots and lots of presents.

When Gil found out Mike and I were coming for

the party, he asked if he could have Jude for his birthday.

Kennan and Trev couldn't make it, but Jude was

totally in for coming along with us.

It was a great celebration for a really great

boy! How lucky we were to share in this

special day. Love this little man more than

words can say. And we are forever grateful

that he is here to celebrate with us. It could easily

have turned out differently.

XOXOXO

Zion Natl. Park.....Lamoreaux Style

I am always looking for some excuse

to head down south to see

my Dixie Kids.

On this last excursion, Bob and

Robyn took us to Zion and shared

their well kept secret swimming hole

on the east side of the park.

Here are the littles all set to make

the very vertical hike down to their

special place and outfitted in

their life jackets so there were no

MAJOR mishaps.

Tuck and Abe wasted no time at all

jumping from the rocks to the water below.

Those Lamoreaux kids are fearless

when it comes to water....little fish!

The crew from up north were not nearly

as daring. Part of the fear had to do with all

the little froggies that were in the water with us!

Eventually Jude and Poppy mustered

the nerve to jump in from the rocks above,

but there was no "peer pressure" that

was going to make Miss Minie enter the

water from the rocks or other wise!

Believe it or not....even Mike and I

eventually caved in and gave it a try.

It was incredibly refreshing in the 100 degree

weather! But still.....

After lots of water fun, we hiked

out (somehow I forgot that my knees

no longer really allow that kind of hiking...

so I paid for my folly!). Then we drove on

up the way and found a little picnic place.

Back in St. George we enjoyed some swimming

in the pool at the condo Brooke and Dustin were

staying in....without froggies!!

Minie was on board for that kind of swimming.

The Lamoreaux's are great hosts and lots of

fun. Can we come again soon....we still

haven't been to Pine Valley! :)