ThrowBack Thursday ~ Backyard fun with Cash 2015...

Judge not...

There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. 

Thus the commandment: “Judge not.”

Charity Never Faileth | President Thomas S. Monson
October 2010

Sleepover with Grahm...

Grahm came for a sleepover on Grandpa's birthday. Having this adorable boy for some one on one time was the perfect way to celebrate Tim's 70th! Grahm is full is life and love and joy. 

After I picked up Grahm we did a little shopping at Target and then had lunch at JCW's.

Grahm likes to sneak in the house and surprise Grandpa. He was so excited to show Grandpa a rock that he painted for his birthday. I told him we need to find the perfect place for the rock. Grahm went over to the desk where Grandpa keeps a glass sphere, he moved it, and put the rock in it's place. Yep, the prefect spot! 

Grahm helped deliver Grandpa's card and gift.

I saw a Playdoh set I knew Grahm would like. Grandpa and Grahm mined gold for hours! 

Grandpa and Grahm also had an epic water balloon and popper fight. Grahm won!

We haven't had tubby time for awhile and it's my favorite. I love this beautiful boy.

I tried to talk Grahm into sleeping upstairs but he wanted the full blow up mattress and watch a movie experience. It was so fun because of his excitement. He blew kisses to Mommy and I held his hand until he fell asleep. These are days I will remember.

Good morning and a yummy breakfast!

You are my sunshine, sweet darling Grahm. 

Grahm is so smart and says funny, and sometimes thoughtful things.

When we were in the car I asked him if he was hot. He said, "I've been hot for 30,000 years." I can totally relate!

While Grahm was watching a movie I read a few pages from the Saints series. The movie ended and he asked me what I was reading. I told him about a boy named Alma, who against all odds qualified for the 1912 Olympics. Alma was a high jumper and he kept the Word of Wisdom. He trusted the Lord's promise that those who followed it would "run and not be weary, and walk and not faint." Alma won the gold medal and was called the Mormon giant. I told Grahm that the things Alma learned at church and at home helped him to work hard, and be determined. One of Alma's friends teased him about praying before his winning jump. Alma asked him not to laugh and said, 

"I prayed to the Lord to give me strength."

Grahm looked at me and said, "I can pray for strength." We talked a little more about prayer, it was a sweet moment.

Almost every time I see Grahm, before I even have a chance to hug him and say Hi, he says in the sweetest voice, "Hi Grandma." I can feel the love.

I can't wait for our next sleepover with Grahm. 

Hurry back! 

IT and Scrub Woman!

The IT and Facilities Department needed a little extra help this summer at my school. I decided I might as well roll up my sleeves and get busy. Both departments work hard, so I was happy to do what I could to ease some of their workload.

I updated computers for two weeks. We moved about 900 computers into the library. Its tedious and sometimes it takes several attempts to get the computers updated. We also cleaned all of them. I thought we would never get finished.

For the past three weeks I have been cleaning classrooms. I'm very thorough and so it takes longer than it probably should. I cleaned blinds, windows, sinks, walls, tables, chairs, and countertops. It was a lot of work but satisfying knowing the rooms will be ready when school starts in the Fall. I especially enjoyed cleaning the rooms for teachers I respect and love in junior high. I was motivated to do a good job!

I cleaned the art room. The sinks and cabinets were splattered with paint. It took a few tries but I got the sinks sparkling clean. I also managed to get most of the paint off the cabinets. I wish I would have taken a before picture. Mr. De, the art teacher is actually very organized, and clean but by the end of the year the room is a bit messy.

Curtis Williams, the Facilities Manager told me several time how grateful he was for the help. He said the rooms look so good and the teachers will be happy.

I think working hard is a a good character trait to have, and I am a hard worker! It's in my DNA. The Ames and Federer's were always helping others and worked hard for everything they had. I am grateful for their example.

For me it's about showing up and sometimes it's important to not wait to be asked. 

"Happiness is the real sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work."

I'm tired but happy! 

One of my favorite teachers accepted a faculty position at another school. I will miss Mrs. Tesch.

ThrowBack Thursday - Favorite spot...

 Colby 2015 

Time Flies...

Tim didn't want a big party for his 70th birthday so we had a combined Father's Day and birthday dinner Sunday.

Seventy pictures for 70 years! 

Mark smoked a brisket and it was savory and delicious! We played games and had cake and ice cream. All Tim wants is to be with his family, that's the best gift.

Jack wanted to wish Mark a Happy Father's Day!

Grahm was singing Happy Birthday to Grandpa with all his heart!

Happy Father's Day Grandpa and Mark 

and a very Happy 70th Birthday Gramps! 

Time really does fly.

Just a few selfies for good measure with a photo bomb!