Summertime music under the Stars

This summer We will be enjoying concerts under the stars. We have become country music concert goers and LOVE IT!

Here's our current line up:

July 17th- George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough



July 23rd- Kenny Chesney with Sugarland, Miranda Lambert and?


August 22nd- Toby Keith with Trace Adkins


September 19th- Brad Paisley with Dierks Bently and Jimmy Wayne


This will be a summer to remember!

Amazing how the mind can wander...

As I relaxed in my hot tub a couple nights ago my mind went on a little journey. It started with looking at the stars and remembering a night in Dad's hot tub with Brexton several years ago. It was really fun taking Brexton to visit his Great Grandparents in Valley Springs, CA. I thought of all the fun times we had on that trip and the great memories of little things that happened. Brexton remembers coloring lots of pictures while we were there.


Arriving at the airport in Sacramento

Brexton and Grandpa Chuck making pizza


From there I went back to when Jake was a little guy and was lucky enough to travel to Wisconsin with his Grandma Jane to visit his distant relatives. I had to search for this picture of them boarding there flight in 1977. (This picture was rescued after the Mudslide in 1983, thus the mud stains) Then, that brought back memories of him in that cute little Baby Blue Polyester Suit (it was the '70's remember) that he wore. I loved that little guy in his fancy blue suit. Stills brings tears to my eyes thinking of how adorable and grown up he was at a mere 4 years old.

One of my favorite memories:
Grandma Jane told a story about Jake on the airplane. She asked him "Why are looking up? Why don't you look down and see what's on the ground?" Jake replied, " I'M LOOKING FOR HEAVENLY FATHER" That just touches my heart every time I think about it.



Here's Jake in that blue suit with his little sister Suz.
Wow...memories are a marvelous thing.

The Birds

For a preview of the original movie click on the title above.

I took these pictures on Friday in Woods Cross.
It reminded so much of the "The Birds" (1963) a suspense film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. As a child of the 60's this was the scariest movie ever. I still like to watch it and it still scares me.


Did you know.....
According to The Hollywood Reporter a 2009 remake of The Birds is in production, with actress Naomi Watts, who is in discussions to take the role of Melanie Daniels. The plot will be based on the original short story by du Maurier.
It had been reported that the film would have a release date of July 3, 2009. Producer Brad Fuller had discounted that report in an interview with The Trades. In an interview with the Denver Post, Robert Knepper said he would also be starring in the new remake; although no official word is out, it is believed that he has signed. According to IMDb, the remake has been delayed and likely would not be released until 2010 or 2011.


I'm looking forward to seeing the remake, however it will never have the same impact of the original version.

My Special Days

Yesterday (March 11) was my Birthday and it was really special. At my age I really don't care about celebrating birthdays but all the people around me who love me do care. THANK YOU!! I woke up to flowers a card on the counter from my sweetie. He also bought me a new front door for my house. Then I got text messages and phone calls all day long. I got to go enjoy a nice massage and then had lunch at McDonalds with Max. Max is one cool date.



I topped off the day with dinner at Loco Lizard in Park City with Jake, Jen, Shea and Seth and Gary.

NO pictures :(

We had a really great time just hanging out and visiting. Dinner was really yummy too. It's always fun to spend time with the kids.



Today I got to spend with Zach and Cam. They decorated this beautiful birthday cake for me. It's going to be so yummy. We are having dinner tonight at my house with Greg, Susan, Zach, Cam, Gary and me.

It's been a wonderful birthday. Thanks for all the love, fun, calls, emails, texts, gifts and mostly just for being a part of my life.

I LOVE YOU!
Thanks for making my birthday one to remember!


UPDATE: We have now had the pizza and birthday cake. Both were scrumptious!!! Susan took these last 2 pictures with MY BRAND NEW CAMERA.

Welcome Sadie

I'm so excited to introduce my new granddaughter.



Sadie arrived Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1:11pm. She weighed in at 7 lbs 7 oz and 20 inches long. She is the beautiful baby of Bryan and Annalisa, sister to Brexton and Max.




Welcome Baby Girl, Grandma loves you!