David on his "sweet 16"

Today is David's 16th birthday. It is crazy to think that he is so close to graduating and making his own decisions as an adult. We got him really good this morning. All he has been talking about for about 2 months is a drum set. We acted like we didn't have room or that it wasn't an option. Last night he asked that for his birthday we make Krystal go to seminary and he get to sleep in. We knew this wouldn't work if we were going to set up his drum set and told him, NO! Then he started talking about the drum set again. I told him that Mike would take him to pawn shops over the weekend. Mike said, NO-I'm not taking him there. David was not happy! This morning on the way to seminary we had this conversation: David-wow... I didn't expect this from Mike of all people! Mom-what? David-that he would act like this over a drum set. David was flat out GRUMPY!
When he got picked up he took his time getting to the car. He came into the house and went straight downstairs! We stood at the top of the stairs waiting for a scream of excitement or drums to start playing but nothing! So we opened the door to the basement and he was still standing at the bottom of the stairs with his mouth hanging open. He was shocked!!! He couldn't believe that the joker himself got fooled. It took him a while to actually sit down and play. David just kept staring at them like they would disappear. After staring at them for a while he did start to play. I said to Mike....wow these are loud! Mike's answer was, baby they're drums! The drums were still here when he got home from school and he played for at least 2 hours straight. We did get to pull him away for dinner at 3 Margaritas. It isn't a car but definitely a present he won't forget and most likely something we'll regret! But we sure love our grumpy boy! Especially when he cracks a smile! Love you David James

SEEING RED

This week was a lot hectic, but life goes on! Mike was a champ and can't explain how happy I was to being married to such a wonderful man. When I told him that last night he said, "can I go get a tape recorder". He has dealt with me leaving before 7 am to go see mom and even made dinner almost every day this week. He even made dinner for a family that we helped at church.

Last night it was my turn to host bunko at our house. That means the house is full of woman and that no kids or husbands are allowed. He took the kids out to eat then to the mall. One thing that I've been dying for is a red toaster. Finally found one online and at a decent price. When he got home after 3 hours of entertaining the monkeys he walked in with a red toaster and red coffee pot (obviously for him). The kids all tried taking credit for it but I knew he was the one behind the deed. Finally we having matching appliances in the kitchen. Not that it matters but if anyone knows me....it does! So here are some pictures of the new set up in the kitchen!

Mom

So it has been a week since mom falling down the stairs. It was a good thing she had her cell phone, because she would've been on the floor for at long time before someone found her. She was able to call Diana so she headed over then called Mike to come over. They thought they were just going to pick her up and get her to a chair. When they got their they realized how bad the fall was and that she was really hurt. After 13 hours in the hospital and a surgery things finally started to calm down. Mom broke her tibia and fibula along with dislocating her ankle. As you know if any of us do anything we go full force, now we know where we got it from! She is now in a rehab center for a couple of weeks until she can get some strength back and able to come stay with one of us girls. She does not like being stuck in bed or not at home. But we are grateful she is healing and that she didn't break a hip or hit her head.

Top 10 signs you're too old to trick or treat!

10. You get winded from knocking on the door.


9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.


8. You ask for high fiber candy only.


7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.


6. People say: 'Great Boris Karloff Mask,' And you're not wearing a mask.


5. When the door opens you yell, 'Trick or...' And can't remember the rest.


4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.


3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.


2. You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.


And the number one reason Seniors should not go

Trick Or Treating...


1. You keep having to go home to pee.