Trip & Break

A week ago I went home for a few days cause Sharrid had the week off. We got to see the almost finished family room paint job. I went through and cleaned out my parents basement with mom. Next time home it's the garage and back storage room! We played a game of Settlers in which I won! Yay! I went running with my mom (YES MY MOM RUNS NOW) and Kira. Landon and I had fun testing each other on College teams and Conferences. My mom and I went to Tibi's Cross Country meet in Boulder City. I ran all over the course talking to her and cheering her on. It was so exciting I wanted to cry. It brought back a flood of High School memories and reinforced the fact that I LOVE Cross Country and Track. I decided right then and there that if I ever move back to the valley I want to assist coach or help out with the team. It's a special atmosphere, there's really nothing like being at a meet. We were also able to go to the BYU vs. UNLV game in Vegas. It was a great game to watch, we had great seats, the weather was great and I had Binoculars the whole time! For a short trip, it was a productive one and I can't wait to get back Thanksgiving time! We have GOT to sing at the piano! We'll all be there!

We left the kids there with my parents for 5 days and my mom will be getting back with them today. The break was needed and it has been nice. I missed my little Phoenix the first couple days but told myself to concentrate on what I can do without him. Monday I did grocery shopping and errands with Connie. Tuesday I worked on a project for Sharrid's birthday at my cousin Karena's house. It had been a while so we gabbed a lot while working. Wednesday was Sharrid's birthday. He has been training this week so he got home at 3:30. I had taped a poem I wrote him to the steering wheel that morning so he'd have a good day at work. When I got home I surprised him with my very first Pineapple Upside Down cake (his favorite) and homemade whipped cream! Thursday I hung out at Connie's and went with her and the kids to their doctor appointment We then drove over to DI! I found some great stuff as usual. Connie helped me make my kids chore charts and they are awesome! I can't wait! I'll post them later. Since Marcelus isn't in preschool one of his "chores" is School Time and so I went over to Walmart on the way home and got some flash cards and crayons and stuff to use with him here at home. Last but not least last night Sharrid and I headed over to our old Chandler church building to play ward basketball! I think Sharrid had fun and I know I did! My friend Janny and I decided to hang out more since we hardly ever see each other and we're not that far away! We love playing basketball against each other and maybe I'll find a way to go more often. That was my 5 day break in a nut shell. It'll be nice to have my mom and sister Kira in town this weekend and also to get my kids back. Thank you mom and dad for putting up with them for 5 days! Just the uninterrupted sleep alone I am grateful for not to mention the rest. I was busy all week long. I didn't even have time to read! Luckily I can do that pretty easily with the kids ha ha