Surprise!

Thursday will be a day I will always remember. For several months Colby has mentioned he wanted to go horseback riding. When I was thinking about something we could do for his birthday date, I remembered him saying that. I wanted to have a birthday date with him the week before his birthday but he went to the Property. That actually worked in our favor because you have to be 8 or older to go on a trail ride. I got tickets for Thursday at 1:00. I left school a little before noon thinking that would be plenty of time to get to Salt Lake. Well, the traffic was a mess and moving so slowly. There must have been an accident. I prayed we would make it on time but that didn't happen. I was about 15 minutes out when my phone rang, someone from the Western Trail Ride called. They asked if we were coming and I told them the situation. The wrangler told me it was no problem and they would wait. I was so relieved because I didn't want to disappoint Colby. He still didn't know we were going horseback riding. I love a good surprise. When we drove up to the barn, Colby saw the horses, and then he knew we were going on ride! The group we were suppose to join had left with a wrangler and another wrangler was waiting in the back of her truck for us. So it was just Colby and I for our ride. The wrangler was so kind and helpful (I can't remember her name). When Colby saw the BIG horses I could tell he was a little nervous. But the wrangler showed him how to handle Belle and he was ready to go!

  

Colby really liked Belle.

We enjoyed a spectacular ride in the mountains near This is the Place Heritage Park. The leaves were changing and the view was amazing. I was so proud of Colby, he overcame his fears and became a confidant cowboy for a day!

After the ride the wrangler let Colby water our horses, Belle and Mulan. He was one happy boy.

We were hungry after the ride and it was no surprise that Colby wanted to go to JCW's. He also got to sleepover and that was lots of fun too. 

Colby won this toy in the claw grabber and I saw him tuck it under the blanket after we made his bed.

The next morning we decided since it was such a beautiful Fall morning we would go play at a park. We went to Popsicle Park and tried playing tennis. Grandpa dropped Cash off after they went fishing.

I love Cash and Colby so much. I enjoy spending time with them and will cherish the time I could be with them always.

ThrowBack Thursday ~ Birthday month...

It's finally birthday month for Grey Max. He has been waiting patiently for his turn later this month. He has my heart. 

NOW!

“An old proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” There is something wonderful and hopeful about the word now. There is something empowering about the fact that if we choose to decide now, we can move forward at this very moment. 

First Presidency Message | The Best Time to Plant a Tree 

President Uchtdorf - January 2014

All we have is now,

All we've ever had was now.

Prayer changes things...

It doesn't matter what religion you are, this is impressive. I admire Franklin Graham, son of the late Billie Graham for organizing a Prayer March that was held in Washington D.C. yesterday. I wish I could have been there.

The Bible says, "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16).
Yesterday in Washington, DC, tens of thousands of Christians did just that. I’m so grateful for each one who made the effort to come—from all across the country—and to pray that God would help our nation in this time of need. We confessed our sins and the sins of our country, and we asked that the Lord would help us, heal us, and turn hearts to Him. We prayed for our leaders—Democrat, Republican, and Independent—as Scripture instructs. And we are incredibly thankful that Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence joined us at the Lincoln Memorial so that we could pray for them in person. It is my hope that even though the March is over, the focus on prayer has just begun. I hope we have been revived and reminded of the need for prayer and the power in prayer. God bless you.
~ Franklin Graham

Prayer changes things.

Cool Colby!

Colby is just a cool guy and I love him! He set up a pretty sweet tower and it's always fun to watch it fall.

Colby had a few holes in his socks so I told him I would sew them. He asked if he could help and he did a good job!

What a cool boy! 

Does that make sense?

I have several pumpkins arranged on the front porch. Grahm likes to rearrange them, and put them on the bench that Tim made. He got them all on the bench and then said, "Does that make sense?" All I could do was smile!

For several years I have had a Fall tree. Grahm was helping decorate the tree when he said, "It is Christmas?" Then he asked several times, "Where is the star?" I tried to explain the concept of a Fall tree and I hope I haven't confused him too much. He is so smart and hopefully he will understand when he sees the Fall tree become a Christmas tree!

And these two brothers who melt my heart...

Celebration for our favorite 8 year old!

Birthday morning surprise for Colby!

My mom made so many beautiful wedding and birthday cakes. I thought of her as I was making a birthday cake for Colby. I wish I had her flare but I did my best. Colby’s current favorite color is turquoise. He liked his cake and we had a fun celebration on Sunday for our favorite eight year old. Colby requested baked potatoes and chili, and the chili Tiffani made was delicious! 

Colby was determined to be the one to blow his birthday candle. He was keeping an eye on Grahm! 

I was happy I found a turquoise sweatshirt for Colby! 

I asked Colby what he wanted for his birthday and Heelys were at the top on the list.

There was a little bit of a learning curve, but Colby is figuring out how to roll along on his new shoes.

Grahm is partied out! 

Happy Birthday Colbs! We love you.

HAPPINESS IS

 … blowing bubbles!