Happy 55th Anniversary!

55 years ago the Frassas made their wedding vows on Memorial Day. We celebrated yesterday this grand anniversary. We had a nice luncheon at the Windemere with the Frassa Legacy and with Grandma's two sisters.

Following a scrumptious meal and cake we had a talent show. My part included a piano/flute skit with sister-in-law Emily. We each started on the wrong instruments with Zach conducting. He told us to stop and switch. We were playing '3 Blind Mice'; after the switch, Emily and I played while 3 'mice' came skittering around the room.
We closed out the day swimming and playing games at the Frassas' home. Congratulations to Grandma and Grandpa! We love you.

Fathers and Sons campout

So, here are the pictures of this event. They camped by Stoneman Lake near Flagstaff. They went prepared for the cold, so it turned out better than last year. Beyond that, I don't know much. But I'll tell you what I did while they were gone.
I dropped off the boys at 12:30 at Dan's work. From there I headed to Mesa. I went to Bookman's (I hope the west valley gets one!) and bought some hardbacks to complete a series I have (June, I've got all of Father Tim's antics now). Then I went and did some temple work. On my way home I went to Marshalls. I was there a very long time, just enjoying shopping without my wiggle worms. I found a dress that would have been perfect for Em's wedding and some great shoes. I picked up a few other things and came home to peace and quiet. I was worried about my boys being away, but I had a wonderful break. Saturday I went to a baby shower and 'got ready for Sunday'.
Today is a long church day. Between Dan and I, we'll have been at church from 8am to 6pm for various meetings. Sunday isn't so much a day of rest, as it is a day to fulfill our ward obligations.
Reflections: A break for me is an escape from my nurturing duties for 24 hours. A break for Dan is spending quality time with his boys. I think that is a nice trade off!

China

My heart is full of sorrow. I think the sky was crying yesterday. I cannot help but get tearful thinking about those poor mothers in China. They sent their one child to school and a horrifying earthquake came and buried them alive. Maybe I am sad that Satan has such a grasp over that country that he has found a way to deny the first and basic law of creation. Maybe I am sad because I am planning to run to several stores and do whatever I want and buy whatever I can afford (which is a lot in world standards) and have so many freedoms that the mothers in China will never know. Maybe I am sad that I cannot give solace to those women. What can we do? Obviously pray, but what can we really do to help them survive this? Maybe I should have 10 children because I can! (Of course, mentally I cannot, but theoretically I could!)

Rain

Blessed Rain! It is pouring and my children are able to play in it. It is 73deg and beautiful. My windows are open and I'm happy (even though yet another girlfriend is moving away). I talked to her about the rain. She said the sky was sad and weeping; I said I thought they were tears of joy, a last hoorah before the blazes of Hades fall upon us. Either way, I'll take happy rain or sad rain as long as it is RAIN!

Mom's Day Report

I did have a wonderful Mother's Day. The boys were up at 6:15am. At 7:15am they just couldn't stay away any longer and came to get Dad. Dan got up and made me breakfast, which I ate while they got my gifts ready. I was worried about that. What were they planning?
When they were ready the boys came running in. Ryan loves saying 'Happy Birthday', and I guess he figured I had a birthday yesterday! Why else the gifts? Ryan gave me a sleeping mask (since the sun comes up at 4:45am); Alex gave me 'Guess Who' for our 'Mom and Alex Time'. The box says six and up, but I think it would be OK for a 4 yr old. And then I had to find my gift from Dan. He took thread and wrapped it around everything. So I had to unwind it until I found the gift. The thread was a clue (but Dan loves treasure maps and 'seeking' so I didn't pick up on it). At the end was a new sewing machine. Hooray! I won't have to borrow June's machine anymore. If you know me, you know how much I love to make Halloween costumes, but I enjoy making other things too. I'm super excited.
The next best gift was Ryan sleeping through Sacrament meeting! Blessed peace!

Happy Mother's (Pre)Day

So far today Ryan has peed on my car that I had washed yesterday, used toothpaste as hand lotion, and drew with a blue ball point pen on my nice living room couch. I'm wondering what exciting plans he has in store for me tomorrow.

Happy Birthday, Old Man!

Dan turned 31 on Sunday. It was such a beautiful day. Dan started off the morning with a new alarm clock (which will be going back! It lit up the whole room when we turned out the lights.) and the boys singing. Dan had his Bishopric meetings, so he didn't get home until 3:00, when Kirsten, Mark, Trey and Coby and Walter came over. We had Hawaiian Haystacks (which Mark said wasn't really Hawaiian, go figure!) and cheesecake. Next year we'll have Kirsten make it; hers are so much better than from the Wal-Mart freezer.
To round out Dan's goods he got a new lunch box and a putter from the boys, a new t-shirt from M&K, and lots of cards from far and wide.
Thanks to those of you who honored my hubby on his special day. It is wonderful to be recognized once a year for just being you! We'll never get to old for birthdays.
(yes, our boys are in their undies. They wanted to play in the pool and they were happy to be in their skivvies.)