Progress......

These are the last of the trees I need to plant. So far we have planted over 30 trees throughout our yard....



This is our courtyard. This is the beginning stages of getting the rock laid.



This is our front yard. I think we have finally gotten all the plants,lighting and water lines done. Next step ROCKS!!!!




Tomorrow is the day for getting the rock pile done... Pray for my back:)

Keigan and Brie'el off to Europe!!!

SEVEN countries in SIXTEEN days. Keigan and Brie'el are off to Europe traveling with 325 band/choir students. The Ambassadors of Music program is amazing. Desert Ridge's band director nominated both of them and they were accepted. They will go to England, France,Switzerland,Liechtenstein,Austria, Italy, and Germany.



It as been a year long commitment. Over these economic times, we almost opted out. But with special thanks to my parents for helping financially we somehow pulled it off!!! (THANK YOU!)

I took them to the airport yesterday morning at 6am. I got a text this morning at 3:24am. They made it to London and the are touring as we speak!! I am looking forward to many stories and sharing pictures from their trip!!!

I will keep you posted....

Veronika Decides to Die

The story centers on Veronika, a woman in her mid twenties who appears to have everything: good looks, good job and a great life ahead of her. Yet she decides to end her own life. She is unsuccessful and awakens in a mental hospital where she learns that she has five days to live. We learn that the reason that she attempted suicide was that she felt so constrained by the rules and expectations of 'normal' society that she had concluded that she had experienced all that life had to offer. However in the hospital she meets people who are only 'insane' because they don't always follow society's rules. With little left to lose, Veronika embarks on a journey on which she frees herself to experience relationships and emotions and ultimately discovers what it means to live.




I thought this book was good. It allowed me to open my mind and view things differently... I must say it is an odd book. I have read nothing like it before. If you have an open ming you will enjoy:)

swimming....

We are having great weather here.... I am really feeling spoiled. It was 88 degrees this morning at 10 when I picked Bryce up at a friends. We are used to temperatures over 100 by this point. I am not upset by this. I really do hate such hot weather. The only problem is.... the pools are not warm enough for me....I know ...clear your throat and tell me I am a baby. Well you would be absolutely right. AND I do not care. I have lived in Arizona long enough to not have to swim in cold water....

So I wait. And trust me people, it will get hot here!!!!

Caramel rolls...

These are so good. Super easy to make... 4 ingredients.

Rhodes frozen dough balls
put in bundt pan
pour butterscotch pudding mix over the top (not instant)
mix 1/2 cup of butter and brown sugar
mix butter and sugar and pour over rolls
cover with towel
go to bed
wake up
turn on oven 350
bake for 20
eat!!!!

Enjoy!!!!

MOST EXCITED......

I have blisters and a sore back. BUT I am excited? let me explain. Frank and I had some trees/bushes delivered today. I am finding some delight working in the yard. I have over 20 to plant. This ground is yard!!!! Stupid Arizona dirt. But We are gaining some ground. I am so hungry from forgetting lunch, and do not have time to post pics. I will do that tomorrow!!!

I love looking at this yard knowing Frank and I did it ourselves. I only wish it would go a bit quicker.


I'll post tomorrow!!!!

Good stuff!!!

I got a lot done today. I finished my book. I organized. I did laundry. I talked on the phone. I worked in the yard. I talked with my children. I watched TV......

What more can I ask for?