Today we went to Kirsten and Jon's ward to watch their kids in the Primary presentation. They all did a good job singing and doing their parts. They had parts that were a lot longer than the parts our primary did but then our primary is about twice as big.

Larry is taking a nap right now. He has been tired again lately. We bought the book "Total Money Makeover" and have been reading that together to learn some tips for getting out of debt. We read it yesterday as we went to Logan. We went to Logan to get Larry measured for a Tux for BJ and Holly's wedding. We got that taken care of and then he saw a suit on sale there for $99. It was a good deal because it was normally a $300.00 suit so we got it for him. Then we met Holly at the mall to look for dresses for the granddaughters for the wedding and while Holly and I were looking for dresses Larry traded in his phone for free for a new one on Verison's new every two program so he now has a new phone.

I went back to school full time this week. I did okay during the day but I was surprised at how tired I was in the evening. I wanted to go to bed everyday about 7:30 p.m. or earlier. My neice, Amy, got married on Thursday and I took the day off so that I would not be too tired to enjoy the experience. But I made it through the rest of the days okay and even relatively organized.

My knee is doing really well and it is great to be able to do things that I could not do before. It still has days it hurts or bugs me but I have found that on the days I exercise it feels better so that encourages me to exersize.

BJ will be home on Friday from his naval A school. We aren't sure what time yet. We are having a birthday party for Daniel and Ashton on Sunday the 30th. Everyone who can come should be able to see BJ and I know he is looking forward to seeing each of you. And of course I know that some of you already had other plans.

Jeff called on Grandparents day and had the kids wish us a happy grandparents day. It was cute to hear them even though he said that Leah was not very happy about life at the time. They were getting too close to bed time.

Maren and Landon have been busy lately. They left today to celebrate their 2nd anniversary. Shirley got to tend Brinlie because they are staying overnight. Brinlie would be happy with that because she is not very happy being with me right now. We went to Amy's wedding reception on Friday and Maren and Landon were just leaving, I went to give Brinlie a hug and she pushed me away and said "NO!" She is a real parent's baby lately. She is starting to sing the words to songs she learns from TV. and say a quite a few words. Maren and Landon are going to Montana next weekend for Landon's cousins wedding so they probably will not be here for the family party.

Jake and Nikki had Ashton's birthday on the ninth at their house. We had a fun time with all our family and Nikki's there. Ashton got a lot of really nice toys but he was really excited about a raceway that Maren and Landon gave him. He really likes cars, like his dad. Jake and Nikki and family are going to Las Vegas this weekend with Nikki's parents so they will not be here for the family party but Ashton had his family celebration anyway and he is sure a cute 2 year old.

Lexie, Ethan, and Kyle have all started soccer again this fall and seem to be having a good time playing. I am hoping to get to at least one of their games this fall.

Michelle went for a stomach scope last Monday. They found polyps. They gave her some medication for it. They haven't told her anything else. But, Daniel says the medication they gave her is known to cause polyps!! Daniel is working everyday and for extra curricular activity he mows the lawn. Hailee is in piano lessons and two dance classes. Michelle is the leader of the Christmas program at school this year again (As well as being President of the parent organization). Jaron is in pre-school and joy school and in choir. Kallise is singing and talking but they don't know yet what the words are.

Nathan is busy a lot with his school. Sara says that he is gone for about 12 hours each day with classes and studying. Sara is stuck at home when he has to take the car because they only have one car. Sammy has two teeth and is starting to sit up. Issac is talking in sentences but only his mother can understand him. David is enjoying school. He rides the bus. He got the things we sent to his class.

Erick is busy with school and work. He works alot on Friday and Saturday. He did go to a party on Saturday night with some people in his ward. They put him in as Elders Quorum Secretary so he is busy with responsiblities related to that. He went with us to Amy's wedding at the temple and to Ashton's birthday so we get to spend sometime with him. He does not go to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays so sometimes he lets me use his truck. The person who was mowing our lawn quit so he is now mowing our lawn when Larry or I can't.

It has been pouring down rain several times today and we are supposed to get snow in the mountains tonight so I guess Fall is more than officially here.

I have had a few days this week that have approached feeling normal. Thursday I was worried about how long the day was. I went to physical therapy in the morning, which takes about 2 hours. Then I went to school for the afternoon. I was actually able to teach a class that I was somewhat enthusiastic and fun about my teaching. I finished my homework for the U on my prep period and then felt good going to class. I was much more alert this week. It really surprised me. It was a good day except for the fact that I ruined the keyboard on the new computer at home by spilling a pop on it.

There was one benefit to not being able to eat much this last two weeks. I had to go buy some new clothes because my clothes do not fit. I was excited that I am finally down to a 16 Women's size. I haven't been that small since the first year I moved to Kaysville. Kirsten took me to the mall with her yesterday and helped me find some things. It was fun to spend the time with her. It was funny too because while I was there I saw my cousin Susan who lives in Lyman,Wyoming shopping at the same store. We had a great short visit. I couln't believe that she had come so far to go shopping. But there is not much in Lyman.

I think it has been good for me to start school even for a half day. I think it has picked me up to have to do something, but it has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I felt like I was in a fog on Wednesday, but Thursday and Friday went better.

Larry made the switch to balance transfers on Saturday so he had to be to work at 7:00 a.m. It has been really nice while I have been recovering that he has had a flexible schedule so some days he was able to stay home longer and help me stay sane. But, all that is in the past and he now has to be to work at 7:00 a.m. But if he goes early he can come home earlier so that is great. It is so nice to have a patient loving husband that thinks you are wonderful.

Larry's sister Judy said they were able to escape the floods where they were. They did a lot of preparation but the floods did not make it to them.

Nathan said it was a really stressful week for them in Alabama. He had a stressful class and Sammy has been crying alot because of seperation anxiety, so both he and Sara are frustrated.

Michelle went to the hospital last week because stomach pains that she had been having for about a month intensified. The decided that she has an ulcer but that she had a virus also on top of it. She says that she is feeling better with the medicine that they gave her. I teased her because she didn't call and tell us. We found out when a lady that is in her ward ask Kirsten at work how she was doing. So we finally found out on Thursday.

Ashton's Birthday party is going to be on Sunday the 9th of Sept. at 6:00 p.m. at Jake and Nikki's. Everyone is invited. Nikki is trying to get you an invite out but she has been working a lot lately. She has been working weekends about twice a month as well as during the week. They bought Jake a new car this week because they have had so much trouble with the one he bought about 8 months ago. They have had to have two transmissions put into it in that time and they would not take it back as a lemon because with the new transmission they said it was fixed. Lexie is playing soccer again starting next week and Jake also has to be to Governor's day so they are going to be busy Saturday.

Jeff and Misty moved into a house in Tacoma, Washington last week. He said they felt very fortunate to find it because many people are having to live in 2 bedroom apartments. If you need the address call me. They seem to like where they are. They were having a birthday dinner for Misty's birthday with her family tonight.

Kirsten was busy dealing with BJ's car registration this week. He had her get the navy plates to put on it. They had the girls this weekend and took them shopping for shoes. I was glad that Kirsten could take me shopping with her because I had no car because Larry was at work and Erick went to the Mountain Man Rendezvous at Fort Bridger with Lynnette. The kids thought that it was real novel that I had lost so much weight that my clothes did not fit.

Erick had fun at the rendezvous. I was surprized it did not take them longer. He left here at noon and had to pick Lynnette up in Sandy and he was back again at 11:00 p.m. after taking her home. He decided to go to this activity because he is taking a dance and cultural diversity class at the U and has to go to several cultural festivals like this.

Holly went back to see BJ on Saturday morning. She said that her plane would either leave at midnight or 6:00 a.m. She ended up having to change her flight because of a class change at USU that made it so she had to stay for Friday. When I talked to Nathan he said that he had talked to BJ in the morning and she was not getting in until 2:00 p.m. so I assume that she didn't leave until 6:00 a.m. BJ said he was going to take her to the Cheesecake Factory restaurant there because she loves cheesecake. He hasn't called so I assume they are having a good time.

Maren and Landon came by tonight and we played Uno. They went to Fayette earlier in the day for Landon's Brother's baby blessing. They stopped by Grandma and Grandpa's and Grandpa had the rocker that I had had for my kids fixed for them. Grandpa did a really nice job. Brinlie is really beginning to talk. Maren asked her about the animals on my FHE board and she could tell us that the cat said, mew mew and the birdie said, cheep, cheep. She was sure a Moma and Daddy's girl tonight. she didn't want to talk to us until she could say good bye.

My sister Kathy's daughter, Amy, is getting married on the 20th of Sept. They have been thinking about it all summer but didn't set the date until this week. They are getting married in the Salt Lake Temple at 4:30 p.m. I know his name is David but I don't remember the last name. Annette has motivated us to have a shower for her at Mom and Dad's this weekend on Saturday at noon. It is the least we can do after Kathy has had so many showers for our children.

It is also Mom's 80th birthday this Friday so she was hoping that most of you could come by and see her and come to the shower also. My brothers went down yesterday and painted the garage with the cement paint they have now that makes the finish better. That was their present to mom because she was talking about how it would make things nicer.

Well have a good Labor Day.