Lessons & Life

I'm sure all of you have people in your life that have shown you so much, sacrificed for you and loved you despite your many imperfections.  I too have someone in my life that I have learned many great lessons from and truly love - it's my Gramma.

Gramma hasn't had the best health throughout her life, and because of such hasn't always been able to do all the things other Gramma's might do, to me though that doesn't matter.  This much I know, no matter what, my grandma has been a big fan of mine and has done all that she can to be a part of my life,  for that I'm grateful.

Here's a list of 20 things I've learned in my 23 (+10) years of life from my gramma.

1. "i" before "e" except after "c" (and any other exceptions the English language might have)
2. never run through a sprinkler at the same time as your cousin with your eyes shut
3. pippy longstockings is a well loved tale for any little girl
4. all her grandkids are equal (except me, I really am her favourite)
5. quilts, quilts, quilts.....I think I have about 20, I really am the favourite
6. even the roughest of people are children of God
7. ketchup can wash of seats
8. ketchup can wash off windows
9. ketchup can wash off carpet
10. ketchup can wash out of hair & clothes
11. laundry will never go away, be thankful you have a machine
12. you can never have too much wheat in your storage
13. canning in the oven is so modern and way easier
14. butter and saltine crackers can sustain life for a day or two
15. if you're still hungry after your crackers, you may add some cheese
16. scraps of material can be turned into something beautiful
17. salt on apples is quite tasty
18. marriage is something that you have to work hard at every day of your life
19. always plant a garden (I'm working on that one)
20. you'd better let her know if you're ever performing in public

There are so many other great things that my gramma has taught, shown, and instilled in me - those are just a few.  I'm so thankful to my Heavenly Father for giving me a gramma that I know loves me and believes in me, a gramma so willing to wipe tears, offer support and love me no matter what I do.  

Thank you from the bottom of my heart Gramma!

I love you xxx

Gramma is on the right, Shannon's the skunk on the left.

behind....way behind

I took a sabbatical ;) ;) ...so here's a few things that I remember happening since my last entry (thanks iphoto for helping me remember)......

• Rylee turned 7 - I can't believe how fast she's growing!

• Richard turned 35 - I can't believe how fast he's growing!!!!

• I went from this:

to this......

• My FABULOUS husband (if you forget what he looks like, please see picture #2 above) took 4 of our daughters on a daddy daughter campout with a couple of friends and their little girls.  They LOVED it and plan to do it every year

      

• My newest nephew Holden was born

• My Welshies came to visit for six weeks - we just had so much fun

• I saw Mamma Mia & Aaron Lines (not together obviously, but that would be kinda cool)

• SCHOOL STARTED!!!!!

• Ffion turned 2......holy moly where has the time gone??????

I don't plan to take another sabbatical any time soon so watch this space for updates.......!

Still loving my wonderful life and all those who make it so wonderful!

Eight is Great

Oh how turning eight is such a fabulous thing.  Keira was so excited to get baptized, and we were all excited for her too.  She was baptized on Saturday, March 24th, 2012 and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by her dad on the same day.  

Doesn't she Don't they look great in white?

So excited......

Proud Mom & Dad

Pretty in White

Another beautiful picture in her dress from Nanny

I love my family

I am so grateful for my beautiful family and the wonderful choices that our girls make.  I'm forever grateful to my fabulous husband who cares and watches over us.  He is such a fabulous example to our little girls.....it's no wonder they're all so fabulous - credit to their daddy!

Thanks Keira for being a great example to everyone you meet.   

Blankie Bread Anyone?

We decided to make some bread - good idea right? 

It was actually a lot of fun.  

Aylish was great at measuring and loved being in charge of the Bosch.  

Ffion loved watching the Bosch spin 'round & 'round.

All was well in Worsey-ville.

UNTIL....

Ffion decided the bread was missing a key ingredient.....her blankie!  Yep, the blankie went in the dough as it was mixing.  Aylish was furious and Ffion was distraught, I just wish I had an extra pair of hands to video the blanket being spun around.   Aylish yelling at Ffion and poor Ffion freaking out and trying to grab her blanket as passed by her, missing it every time......it was priceless.  

I took an after shot of the the doughy blankie but sadly it got deleted off my phone so you'll just have to use your imagination.  

FYI -  the bread didn't turn out like it usually does, I'm blaming the blankie.

Small & Sweet

Sometimes I can hardly believe that my baby is growing so quickly.  Sunday marked a special day in her life and marked a new chapter in my life titled 'All Alone on Sundays'.  

My baby girl started nursery, where have the last 18 months gone?  

She did amazing, didn't even cry when I kissed her goodbye!  

Awesome job Ffion (maybe try and make me feel like you miss me though)!

Those 'where is this taken' shot

Oh crap, how did she get into a 9x13 pyrex dish?

 She is small - but not that small.  Hahaha!!!

Her face just completely cracks me up!

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