Ryan Cody Rasmussen is 12.....

Our Mr. Cody Rasmussen is 12.

You have been such a blessing to our lives and our family. There is such a sweet spirit that radiates from you and you are always making us laugh with your joking and silliness.

You are so intelligent and out shine all your classmates with your knowledge . We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments in your scouting program. I have never seen a young man that has accomplished as much as you have. I know you will go very far in your program and achieve the highest awards possible.

You are one very special young man and we love you very much. We are looking forward to your ordination into the Aaronic priesthood and seeing you pass the sacrament. You have a special talent of wanting to serve and help others. Remember that the greatest gift to others is how you treat and respect them.

You are our special CodeMan and are loved to the moon and back.

Have a GREAT BIRTHDAY Sufer Dude!!!!!

Winter Wonderland...

This morning I woke about 2:30 a.m. snow and wind. Since spring is just around the corner one would think that it was just a teaser storm. Well this afternoon at 3:00 p.m., we now have 14 1/2 inches that has dropped.

I texted Brook and asked her if she would like to come play with me in the snow and her answer was "no". I would rather be in her weather than in mine right now.

Hopefully this will let up as I am suppose to travel on Thrusday to La Sal and will not even attempt to go if the weather is bad.

Longing for spring to arrive.

Lights & Sirens

Last night we were finishing up dinner and Canyon came running into the kitchen yelling "Gramps there are police cars in front of your house".

We all ran to the front door to find six police cars that were surrounding a red car. The driver of the car was standing with his arms above his head. One officer was yelling at him to step backwards toward his voice and when he got close to the officers, they had him drop to the ground and lay face down then handcuffed him. There was a dog that got into the car then out then back in again.

We watched from the front bedroom and had the perfect view of what was going down. The little ones thought that was pretty exciting and that their grandparents lived on a pretty awesome street. Evan especially liked the blue lights cause they are the same color as her eyes. We discussed that the police are our friends and we must obey the law. When bad people do not obey the law then they will have to go to jail like this man did.

This morning Evan's first words were "Cops are our friends, hun Gama". "Yes, Evie, cops are our friends".

Settling back into life....

I am settling back into my life before Denver. My, it sure is a slower pace than chasing two little ones all day, but not as rewarding. I sure do miss my little munchkins and their sweet kisses. I call everyday just to make sure they are still happy and healthy.

I have been busy trying to get ready for my four spring craft fairs beginning on April 1st. Superhero capes are coming along, but not as fast as needed. By the time the fairs begin I should be well on my way to having almost 100 capes done and hopefully that will be a good start for the season. Last year we sold 200 and could have sold more if I had had them made. I have enough dresses left over from last season to begin, but want to make some jumpers.

My latest investment was an embroidery machine and let me tell you it is so fun. I made a darling blanket for Payton before I went to Denver. It was a light pink fleece with a decorative edging of hot pink then I embroidered a butterfly in one of the corners in the hot pink. This week I embroidered Dad's name on some towels for his birthday and they turned out awesome. This will be fun to incorporate some fun embroidery into our business.

Thoughts of Brook have been so hard to dismiss. She moved to Phoenix just after having the c-section and when they got there the house that they had rented was a wreck inside and filthy. They can't get the property management people to help them with the carpeting. With little ones playing on the floor, the carpeting has to be clean. Brea is constantly finding glass shards and taking to Brook. Once she gets it cleaned to her satisfaction, then I know that she will be happy. This is a pix of her house that she sent me. It is so cute on the outside and it really is a big home with 1700 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, formal living room and a great room, dining, kitchen combo. We are anxious to go see her in the fall.

Well, there was a ton of event applications waiting for me to fill out and get turned back in so that has taken up a chunk of time. All in all it is good to get back into the old routine and spending quality time with my sweet hubby.

Little Payton Riley Curry

I am wanting to do a collage of pictures. Anyone knowing how to do it please let me know.

Back from Denver

I am back in Utah after spending 2 1/2 weeks with Brook and her family. My time there was extremely enjoyable and busy. My love for her and her family was increased a thousandfold. Those precious babies are a delight and oh, how I do miss them. Those sweet smiles and laughs are a treasure in my heart.

It was hard to leave yesterday, but so excited to get home to see my sweet husband and family here. I told Brook on the way to the airport that my heart was breaking to leave her, but on the other hand I was so excited to get home to see my two babies here. When Evan found out I was home she asked her Dad if she could come for a sleep over.

I tried not to spoil her babies to much, but that is what a Grammy is for. While there I got to watch Hayden go from a couple of steps to standing in the middle of the floor and walking all over. He even cut a tooth while I was there. His precious little hugs are sure missed and my heart is really missing my best friend.

Brea and I were great pals. She loved to be with me all the time and we would dance or sing songs with her movies. It was so fun to fix hair even knowing that it would last for only just a couple of minutes. She would not leave her hair done for more than getting out of the bathroom and pulling out the elastics. She still loves to look at herself in the mirror and will do all kinds of faces and just laughs. She sure is a sweet little girl and takes such good care of her babies.

Little Payton is as sweet as ever and even slept with me the last three nights I was there. She is growing so fast and weighed 7 lbs 2 oz when I left. She is adorable and her looks are changing so fast. She is filling out and getting a double chin. My arms sure do miss having her in them.

Nolan was a fantastic help while there. We got to spend five days together without his parents there. He is such a wonderful young man and will come spend the summer with us and help in our business. It will be so fun to have him with us. It was fun to get to know him again.

Kelson was a joy to be with. He helped me get things packed and then packed the boxes to the garage so the house would still be clean and clutter free. I only wish the best for him and hope that he will be able to get into the Job Corp very soon. It will be the best thing for him and hopefully he will be able to complete his education and learn a career that will help him make a better life for himself.

Brook and Elton have moved to Phoenix, Az. They left yesterday and got there today. I know that this is the best thing for them and that they will enjoy the new beginning. A move is always fun.

Anyways, it is good to be home but I do miss my babies.

Happy Birthday Dad....

Yesterday was my Dad's birthday. You know, he is not very old as he only has a birthday every four years. All of his children and grandchildren are all older than he is. We celebrate each year on the 28th of Feb but on leap year then we really have his true birthday.

Dad is such a loving and caring person. There is never a stranger to be seen in his eyes. He will talk with anyone, anywhere and becomes instant friends.

Memories of Dad are so embedded in my mind and a treasure that I cherish very much. It is an honor just to be his daughter. He has always been there for his children and I have seen him drive all night just to be with one us when we needed him the most. He is easy to talk to and he does listen to what you say. He gives advice that will help you make the correct decisions.
As a young child my memories are of the fun times that we had as a family going to the mountain for the evening. He would come home from work and Mom would have a picnic lunch fixed then off to the mountain we would go. We would eat our meal and then sit around the campfire and sing song until it was time to go home. His children always came first in his life and he was proud of each of our accomplishments.

Dad has always been a jokester and would laugh so hard just thinking about what he was going to pull on one of us. One year I did get him back by making him a pair of suspenders that could hold up his stockings. When he opened the gift at a church party he just laughed so hard and gave me the biggest thank you for them. I do love to hear him laugh as it just makes you want to laugh with him. It is very contagious.

Dad has instilled in each of his children that your spouse is the most important treasure that you will every obtain and that person must be love dearly and treated with respect. I love to watch the love that radiates from my parents for each other. They are each others very best friend. Oh how I do love to be in the company of my parents. Dad's love for his family is never ending and he loves each child and grandchild with all his heart. Each child and grandchild has been given a special nickname that has lasted forever. When a new baby is born the parent just wait to see what Grandpa is going to call their child.


One very special time in my memory book with Mom and Dad is when they came to Salt Lake during the Olympics and we rode the train downtown to see what was happening. It was so fun to just spend the day with them and sight seeing.

Dad is an avid hunter and loves to be among the wildlife. He has taught each of his children to respect the outdoors. Each of us shares his love for the outdoors and for wildlife. Each year the children and grandchildren that can gather at their place in La Sal for the annual deer hunt. Time is spent enjoying each others company and if meat is taken that is good, but if not then that is great also as they have been rewarded with the company of family.

All of the family knows that Dad's favorite past time is a nap at 1:00 every day. He can sleep in a car, in a chair, under a tree or in a bed. It does not matter where he is when it is nap time he will just sleep where ever. We love to watch him sleep so peacefully and know that he is enjoying that nap.

I love you Dad and hope that your birthday was just as special as you are. You are one very special person and I am so thankful that you are my Father.