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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

DANCING...like nobody is looking.

When was the last time you danced with your kids and Grandkids? For me is was yesterday. After a great time celebrating Steven's 4th birthday with the special birthday dinner(the special request of the birthday person(Corn on the cob, fried ham and homemade steak fries),on the Birthday Plate , with the Birthday boy wearing the Special BIRTHDAY HAT I brought back from from Walt Disney World-the new family tradition),dessert with blowing out the candles and presents. Jessica then decided to give the kids a bath before they went home. So...with the help of our family friend "Katelyn"(Craig's special friend too!) we worked together to start the bubble bath(My job), get the kids shampoo and towels. Katelyn held baby Ward while Jessica started bathing Rie and Steven and shampooing hair. I then turned on the radio in my bedroom and found an old rock and roll station. There is nothing more fun than singing and dancing to the AC/DC song "TNT(I'm Dy-no-mite) with partially dressed and naked grandkids. I cannot imagine how crazy we looked as we ALL sang as loud as we could, and created dance moves that I am sure would of gotten us gonged off the "Gong Show"!(a 70's prequel to American idol?) What a blast...there is something in just letting yourself go. To be free and unafraid, not thinking, just experiencing the joy of simple things. As my French friend "Renee" has taught me.."LA VIE EST BELLE" Life is beautiful! Start today and enjoy your beautiful life :)

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

"H-A-P-P-Y B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y STEVEN RICHEY

Well...it is a very special day for one of the angels in my life. Today, August 19th Steven Atkinson Richey will celebrate his 4th birthday(The Nascar Party is Saturday) but today I want to let this very special guy know how much I love him. Steven is one of the friendliest, loving, and smart kids I know. My favorite advice from Steven has always been "Don't ever give up, just try, try again Nana." I have found this to be the best advice and I promise I won't ever give up! Heavenly Father sent this angel to me at just the right time in my life and I am grateful for this blessing and the other blessings in my life called children, son-in-laws, and grandkids! Enjoy your day little man and remember...your 'Nana" will always love you! Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Hap-py, Hap-py Birthday to you!