SURPRISE!!! Telisa came to town!

Telisa and her two most adorable little boys came to surprise everyone on June 4th!! Den and I knew, but we managed to keep it from the kids, except Adam and Tristen because they were going to be in St. George when they arrived. The kids thought they were coming to our home for a bbq and see what we did in the yard. (nothing but yardwork!?!) Anyway, it was great to see the shock on everyone's face as they saw Telisa and met Tatum for the first time!!!! After eating, Stephen invited us over to his parents home to swim.

The next day another great treat---Stephanie and her two adorable boys came to stay with us. Steph drove all the way from California to be here for her dad's birthday on June 6th!! We loved both their visits!!!!!

Bailey's 9 year old photo shoot!

I had a little afternoon with Trinity and Bailey for their 9th birthdays. We went to the movies and had a little lunch. Trin had to leave, but Bailey spent the night and we did her yearly photo shoot! Here are four of the 90 I took. (disclaimer: I just bought a new computer--a MAC! Love it, but don't know how to work it all yet. Haven't had a minute to take the classes. Anddddddd I don't have PhotoShop yet. Still waiting for Adobe to approve me. So these photos are unedited)

Good Bye Jack!!!

Gord, Carol, Bette, Marilyn, Dennis and myself said goodbye to Jack Bauer on Monday, May 24th. We have been gathering together every Monday night for the last four years and now we are sad that era is behind us. Beyond the TV show, we loved having that unique time together to share the best food and the best lifelong friends! In those four years, there were grandchildren born, bones broken, illnesses, laughter, tears, spitting water all over the couch, Carol's creative themed meals, Bette and Marilyn's homemade delights and Gord's constant compliments! It was all good! We were all hoping Jack would have a happy ending finally, but we are still waiting for that to happen. Thanks for saving the world Jack, and thanks for bringing us together every week!
A side note: Den and I were driving home the other day. Our Bishop was walking home from the Church. We stopped to say hi. He said to us, "I have to tell you, I have so much more respect for you two since I learned you watched 24 every Monday night!" "I thought you two were the Mormon Tabernacle Choir type. " (meaning he thought we sat around all day listening to the choir, not that I don't absolutely love the Tab Choir!!!) Boy! Did we have him fooled!

Memorial Day 2010

This year for Memorial Day Den and I took my Dad to visit my Mom and my brother Gary's graves at the Bountiful Cemetary. I still can't believe they have both passed on. It was a beautiful day, one of the few that week, and I'm grateful for that. On Monday, the day was filled with yard work, garage cleaning, three cars washed and a wonderful BBQ at Tristen and Adam's home. Dennis and Adam put a swing set together for the Cade, Luke, Pyper and Redd. Tristen and I escaped to Hobby Lobby for a couple of hours! FUN!!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Kim, Tiffany and Tristen wearing their new flowers!

It started out with this group, but by the end, everyone was playing!!!

Some of our mother's were missing today (Telisa, Sara and Tara), but all are loved and cherished by me!! I am proud beyond words for the kind of mothers I witness in this family! There isn't any sacrifice or hardship they don't endure to give their children the love, support and attention they need. There isn't anything else you will ever do that is this important. I know your children don't comprehend the full extent of your sacrifice and love, but someday they will!!!

The Games!!

I don't know what it is, but there is few things in this world that make me happier than seeing my family having fun!!!

Craziness!!

My grandson Gunnar ,can now pick us up and throw us around!!!

Jessica, Sabrina, Whitley and Kourtney--crazy cousins!

The cousin pyramid!!

Bailey made me a placemat with all the reasons why she loved me on it. She looks a little sad, because her head was accidently slamed in the door a few moments prior to this. She's trying to be tough though!

The Cards!!

Made especially for Grandma Kat by Bailey!!

Beautiful card made by Tristen and pin cushion purchased by Adam!!

DVDs of Whitley's Aladdin play and the Peters' Family DVD!! It was awesome!! So much work!!!

Mother's Day cards!!

The Chocolate!!!

My children have one goal each Mother's Day, and that is to make me cry. This year they succeeded again. However, it wasn't just one gift or the sweet sentiments spoken and written....it was seeing laughter and joy in each of their faces as they played outside in the Peters' fun yard, ate homemade Chimichungas, Eclairs, Cupcakes, Seven Layer Dip, and watched a wonderful DVD Travis and Kim made for me! I laughed so hard, my face muscles hurt! Let's just say, Mylee Kate is going to have her own Disney show one of these days. Added to that, was receiving a wonderful phone call from Telisa (I know she was sad she wasn't there) , a great hug from Treavor (I'm sorry Treavor was sick), a sweet tribute on Sara's blog and a tender e-mail from Tara who was in New York with the Sansoms. Dennis once again spoiled me with breakfast in bed and shopped around for the perfect gift--a Serger! I've always wanted one and now I can up my game a little with sewing projects. (I hope!?) I'm gonna need a few lessons!
Thank you everyone!! You made me feel very loved!

What's Kat been up to lately?

Ruffled T-shirt
Twisted Flowers

Burnt edges flowers

Gathered Flowers

Ruffled Table Runner

Yo Yo Flower necklace

Fabric Envelopes

Last month when I was in Ohio, Telisa got me hooked on some of these amazing craft sites while we were waiting for the birth of Tatum. It's in my blood to use creativity as an outlet. I'm real good at copying other people's great ideas and running with it. I had fun making fabric flowers and fabric envelopes and cards for my girls for Mother's Day. Above are just few examples!!