Thought:

"I will love you for you,

Not for what you have done,

Or what you'll become....

I will love you for you."

~song by JJ Heller "What love really means"

Brandi Carlile - Red Butte Gardens - Aug 21, 2011

Mirror Lake Hwy / Wall Lake Hike - Lazy Sunday Afternoon

I had one of the most romantic days of my entire life. Randy knew he would have the Sunday alone with me and despite a few last minute changes to our plan due to my daughter being home instead of with her dad, he remained calm. Randy is the sweetest! He told me he would be there to pick me up at 9 am Sunday morning. We didn't end up leaving until about 10:30 because Mckelsie had some issues with her dad and he just brought her home. I needed to ensure she was ok and then we were off. I had no clue what he had planned but he told me to where shorts and tennis shoes, bring a backpack with bug spray and sunscreen and my IPOD. We started driving up to Midway. On the way he asked me to read the newspaper to him and be in charge of anything we listened to on the IPOD. He previously also downloaded some new stuff to his MP3 player for us to enjoy as well. After an hour of driving we came up to the Homestead and went in to eat their Sunday brunch. It was sooooo good. They had live piano music playing the whole time and the little place was like you'd stepped back in time and reminded me of the movie with Christopher Reeves, "Somewhere In Time". It was very beautiful and romantic. Then we went driving up to Mirror Lake Hwy, made our way to an amazing waterfall. It is one of my favorite places to be, in the middle of the forrest enjoying the scenery all around me. After exploring the waterfalls and taking some pictures we went to our final destination, Wall Lake. I still didn't know any of the plan beyond our current destination. We actually had to hike into Wall Lake and Randy had packed (on his back, attached to his backpack) a tent, blanket and pillow. Once we found a spot not far from the water, he pitched the tent and we climbed in. It was truly a very sweet moment and one I'll never forget. Randy always takes the time to make me feel special and to share his feelings with me.

First Day of School

Hallelujah!!!

School is in!

So Jayden is starting a new elementary school this year.  He'll be going to Rose Park, that is nearest our house instead of the one Mckelsie had been assigned to for Special Ed. He's very excited and I'm hoping he'll be able to make new good friends that are close to home. He's also excited about the thought of riding his bike to school...not sure about that yet.  

Mckelsie is beginning 10th grade.  She is estatic about being a sophmore and to be with her friends every day.  It was so nice this morning to have the kids up and getting ready and not even fight me a bit!  Whewwwwww.....I'm glad school's back in! 

Sleeping....

Practically upside down.... fast asleep!

Lagoon 2011

I LOVE this picture!!!  Randy took it just as we were going down on the Collosus at Lagoon. 

Hahahahahaha........

Keith Urban; Come Out and Play

New song I heard....very pretty.  It's by Keith Urban.

You keep it hidden in the most peculiar way
And far be it from you to ever let your secret stray
But I'm not a thief in the night,
I only called to say,
That you're beautiful
So come out and play.

I know you're still making payments
On the price you paid so you sit and stare out the window
At the front gate and wonder what it would be like
To feel the sun upon your face
Well, you're beautiful
So come out and play.

Oh it's a shame a crying shame that you should sit home all alone
Take my hand, I'll help you stand and together we'll walk down that road

You believe what you get is what you give away 
Well, dry your eyes baby and have a little faith
The first step is the hardest then it's easier day by day
And your beautiful
So come out and play.

Oh it's a shame a crying shame that you should sit home all alone
Take my hand, I'll help you stand and together we'll walk down that road

You keep it hidden in a most peculiar way.