Goodbye Spike....

Our precious little Spike flew off to

Ducky Heaven today.

What a sad day for us. 

He was a good friend and a cute ball of down.

Weekend Fun!!

Kelson came to spend Friday and Saturday with us.  It was so good to have him with us.  We haven’t had him in our home for so long and it was nice to talk and find out more about his new adventure in life.  Way to go Kelson!!! You will do good.

Ducky came for the weekend and we made a cage for him.  He is the cutest little feller.

He got to have his own pool made from the top of the sand box.  He ate lots of worms and one was about as big as he is.

We put some bread in the driveway……

and fed these seagulls.

We even chased a cat away so our new friends would come eat the bread.

Yeap!!!! we had a good weekend full of adventure and fun.

My Birthday…….

My birthday was on Thursday, June 9th.  I love my birthday as I get to spend it with so many wonderful people, either in person or in heart.  I have always loved my special day because my family has always made a BIG deal about this day each year. 

My parents were both in the room the day I made my appearance into this wonderful world and welcomed me with open arms.  I love them dearly for giving me life and raising me into the woman that I am today.  They set the examples that were needed to mold my life.  Thanks Mom and Dad!!!   

Canyon spent Wednesday night with us so he could be here for my birthday.  My day began with  Canyon and Dick brought into the house a beautiful cake, ice cream and a gift, a Kindle.   Since we had not eaten breakfast, Canyon thought it would be a good idea to have cake and ice cream then, but we did not.  They  took me to breakfast at Canyon’s favorite place (and Grandpa Dale’s too), JD’s here in Brigham City. 

I got to talk with Danielle, Brook, Mom and Dad, Kelly, Derek, Russel, Richard, Cody, Tiffeni and Meghan and a host of Facebook well wishers.  What a fun day I had.  My gifts were many and included a new quad (Danielle’s family), a subscription to the San Juan Record (Mom and Dad), a new recipe box, a family album for my purse, a wall hanging (all from Derek, Kelly and little ones) and many beautiful cards from well wishers. 

We were told to be at Derek’s house at 4:30, dressed in our Sunday clothes and to bring a bag so we could spend the night.  We knew nothing other than that.  Our minds ran wild with what was happening for the evening.  Not once did we guess what we would be doing.

At 4:45 we were in the car and whisked away to Salt Lake City.  We arrived at Trolley Square and taken into Rodizzio’s (a Brazilian restaurant) where we had the most delicious food.  I was given my gifts.  As we were getting ready to leave, all the servers came to our table with a piece of flan with a lit candle and sang Happy Birthday to me in Brazilian (or whatever it is they speak).  We were all laughing and it was so fun.  Thanks guys.

From there we went to the Conference Center.  This was a treat as I had never been inside this gorgeous building. 

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was presenting a concert that night honoring the military. 

Wow!!!!! what an awesome experience to be in the presence of this great choir and some very high ranking military personnel and in the presence of this great man in my life. 

            

As we were leaving for the evening, this is what was in my view:

Yes, this was the perfect end to a perfect day.

Thanks everyone for making me feel like the most special person in your life’s.  I love you all more than words can express.

Introducing Spike…

This is Spike….isn’t he the cutest little ducky you have ever seen.  Momma Duck abandoned him yesterday and took the other eight duckys to the pond.   Spike is now living in the Madsen home.

They have a cute duck pen in the garden that has a swimming pool for Spike.  Oh how he loves to swim already. He has all these natural instincts that fascinate me.   Evan has taught him how to eat ducky food, drink water, swim, eat grass, eat worms and to walk.  She is such a good ducky sitter.

Spike is not to stable on his little feet and stumbles a lot.  One time he tumbled over and had a straw sticking up out of his tuff on his head.  He is so stinking cute and I just love him.

I could sit and watch him all day long.  Maybe they will let me ducky sit someday soon.  Hope they bring him on Saturday when they come see us.  He is such an adorable ball of down.

Welcome to this world little Spike!!

Happy Birthday Derek….

It seems just like yesterday that I was holding you in my arms, but look at you now.  You have grown into one handsome dude.

I remember how tiny you were when you were born and how proud I was to be your mother.  You have always been so fun to be around.  Whenever we have family gatherings we knew where you were by finding the group with all the kids.  You were/are like a magnet and everyone wants to be with you.

Memories are many of the accomplishments you have made in your life and we as parents are so proud of what you have become.  You are everything that we ever hoped for in a son.  Thanks for being that boy.

I love the story “I’ll Love You Forever and Always”.  These are my sentiments to you.  Remember those words because that is how I feel about you. 

Love you so very much and thanks for these fantastic years.  May you have many more wonderful memories to share in the future.

Curio Stand

This was a find that Kelly found for us one one of her shopping trips.  It originally was an antiqued gold with broken, chipped glass shelves. 

I just adore the detail of this stand from its crowning top to its twisted metal sides.

The hubby painted it oil rubbed bronze and cut inserts for the shelves out of wood.  What a difference it made in the curio stand.

What a fun piece of furniture to display those treasures that are needing a new place to be displayed on.

Burgundy End Table

Our favorite place to shop is the DI in Brigham City.  On one of our shopping trips we found an end table that looked so ugly in its dark brown color with gold hinges and handles.

Dick took off all the hardware and painted them oil rubbed bronze (my favorite color right now) and painted the end table a beautiful burgundy color.

I took black glaze and made sure that the decorative items on the end table were coated and detailed.  We decided not to distress this piece.

I do like the ending results….

of this end table. 

It could be used as a night stand also.  There is tons of storage inside this piece of furniture.