Ode to Grandma Orton ( aka Joan )

I just want to start out by saying, I have the best Mom in the world. She is such an amazing women. I love her to death. I don't understand how one women could be so wonderful. My sisters and I have this running joke with people. Once they met Joan, they wish they could have her as their Mom. So we simply tell them we are currently taking applications @ Be Joan's best friend.com . I don't know how funny it is but we seem to be entertained. But seriously who wouldn't want Joan as their BFF? So on to why I am singing Grandma's praises. A couple of weeks ago Grandma Joan made all the little girls aprons. All seven of them. The fabric and colors were so cute. The girls thought they had died and gone to heaven. By the way Grandma Joan made these in between working full time, serving in the primary presidency and making a quilt to auction off at the family reunion on the 24th of July. Just to name a couple of things that were going on. I told you she is amazing!!!!!! We love you Grandma Joan.

Mamma Mia!!!

Last night my sister and I went and saw Mamma Mia. It was so good. It has been a long time since I have laughed that many times in a movie. I wanted to get up in the isle and breakout dancing. But I thought I would spare the other movie goers of my moves. If you haven't seen this movie yet, round up the girls and treat yourself to great music and lots of laughs!

Happy Birthday Mya

Happy birthday Mya. Today our sweet Mya turned eight years old. I can't believe that she's eight. What would we ever do without you? You have brought so many blessings into our family. Words can't express how special you are. When we named you, Mya Angela, we loved how your name meant "My Angel". Let alone did we know that you would truly be our angel. You have had to overcome so many obstacles to be where you are today. I have never met a child that is so driven. Heavenly Father has blessed you with an amazing spirit. One of my favorite things about Mya is hearing her read. There were so many times that I wondered if it would ever happen. If we were doing everything in our power to enable you to succeed in life. You have come so far and we are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We love you, Mya. Happy Birthday.

Everyone meet Birdie

Everyone this is Birdie. Birdie this is everyone. I am so excited. I finally finished my Birdie!!! I have sewn 3 other Birdies but this one is for me. This is an Amy Butler purse pattern. Amy Butler is this amazing designer of fabric and patterns. I absolutely love her style. Right now I am really into sewing. I am enjoying making purses and aprons. It's kind of like my own personal therapy. It makes me happy and that's all that matters. So watch out Frenchy, here I come. (another one of Amy Butler's purse patterns)

Fishing with the boys

While the girls and I were at the movie. Branden and Luke went on their first fishing trip. I think they really enjoyed themselves. Uncle Richard was the only one to catch a fish, so he let Luke reel it in. Luke was so excited. From what I hear, Luke wouldn't leave his fish alone. He was so happy with his new "pet". When it was time to go, the boys headed over to the cleaning station. Luke had no idea what was about to happen. His cousin Tyson grabbed the fish and proceeded to gut the fish with his knife. Luke went into total breakdown mode. Crying, "Tyson killed my fish, my fish died!!!!" Poor Luke, he was so sad. He's been talking about it for two days now. Here is the picture of Luke with his "pet".

American Girl Doll Movie

First of all, sorry for taking so long to post anything new. Things have been a little crazy. We have had friends and family in town for a couple of weeks. On Saturday, Grandma took all the girls to the new American Girl Doll Movie. The girls were so excited. With dolls in hand, we were off to the show. The show was so adorable. I would totally recommend it. It's very cute. But keep in mind that the time period it takes place in, is during the depression. I got teary a couple of times . I'm sure that's not a big shocker to anyone. These pics are of my girls and my sister Janeal's girls, Kennedy and Kate. Big shout out to Grandma for taking us. We love you Grandma!