Saturday, April 5, 2014

Go Gators!
Cal was chosen to throw out the first pitch at the Gator vs. LSU game the other night.  They chose him for the great things he has been doing at Verizon.  I was super excited to go even with the drip drops of rain falling on the car as I zoomed to Gainesville.  We met at his work and everyone was giving him a hard time about not embarrassing the store when he threw the pitch.  We discussed if he should wear the Go-Pro and what kind of a pitch he would throw.  We even made a quick stop at a local Gator shop and bought a cool hat.  His friend Daniel met us at the Gator store and we were off.  Drip, drop, drip drop.  Quick change out of the work clothes in the parking lot at the field and we were ready.  We got our special tickets, met the guy that would take care of us, and I got sent back to the car because umbrellas weren't allowed.  Once inside we got a souvenir cup, nachos, popcorn and took a seat.  Drip, drip, drip, drop, drop, drop.  No big deal right?  I won't melt.  Time  to go out on the field.  We all got to go under the bleachers to watch the big throw.  Two more steps until.... lightning- REALLY?  Game cancelled.  No first pitch.
 But, I did get this great picture!
 Love you Cal!

Thursday, April 3, 2014

The Big 21!


It is so hard to believe that my little girl is 21 today!
It seems like just yesterday I was bringing her home from Brigham City Hospital. 
When I look back over these years I realize how blessed I am for being a part of her life.  
So many times in life we meet people that we admire.  I admire Shelby.  She has always been such a positive example to me and how I should be.  Is she perfect?  No she still whines a little and worries about money way to much- but she is mine!  I love so many things about her- her brutal honesty, her thoughtfulness, her laugh.  I love how she has the gift of teaching.  What a blessing she will be in those little ones lives next year.  I love her excitement about teaching.  On this day of birth for my only daughter, I am so glad that the Lord saw fit to send me a girl.  I never could curl or braid her hair quite right, I never taught her how to sew- but somehow the Lord knew what he was doing.  He has made me a better person for being her Mother.  I love you my girl!