There once was an old lady who's name we'll call Kath
She loved to drink Pepsi and she loved to take baths
She raised everyone's kids, what more can I say
Except she's earned each one of her hairs that've turned gray
She is an example and shows love for the Lord
And she's a faithfull steward of the women in her ward
She raised a great family as the best mom I saw
Now she's taken the reigns as an awesome Grandma
She taught us to live humble and aways be thrifty
We just can't believe our old lady has turned fifty!
Happy Birthday!!!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Dear Mom,
50 years! Wow! Even though I have only been with you for 24 of those years, I know you spent all 50 preparing to be the mother that you are today. Looking back at all our time together, I couldn’t have asked for a better mom. You love each of your children unconditionally. Despite the many challenges each of us presented, you faced each of them head on and even managed to come out smiling. I know I wasn’t the easiest child, but I never once doubted your love for me.
I thank you for the emphasis you placed on education in my life. You showed me the value of knowledge and being prepared. Now Andy and I both have college degrees and we owe you a lot for getting us there. I am so proud of you now for going back and finishing college for yourself. Despite the odds and your busy schedule, you always manage to set a good example for us all.
I am so happy to be following in your footsteps as an Early Childhood Educator. I know how hard you have worked throughout your career, and you have so much to show for it! I value everything you have taught me. Everyday children are touched by your loving and caring heart, and many will never forget you. You will never know how many lives you have changed!
You have set an amazing example for Andy and I on how to be a good parent. I look at how you have cared for our brother his entire life. Through tantrums, hospitalizations, and sleepless nights, you never stopped treating him like the special blessing that he is. You have continually put his needs and wants before your own. Even when choices are tough, you always think of him first. If I can have half your strength and dedication as a mother, David will be a lucky boy. I know Heavenly Father placed Eric in our family for a reason, and I know you have not disappointed him at all!
On top of being a wonderful Mom, you are also my best friend. I love our nightly phone calls, our almost monthly visits, our shopping expeditions, and every precious second we get to spend together. We laugh together, cry together, and conquer life together. I really do appreciate all that you have done for me. You always manage to help me through challenges and trials, and help me celebrate the victories. I love you so much and look forward to many, many more years!
Love,
Joy
50 years! Wow! Even though I have only been with you for 24 of those years, I know you spent all 50 preparing to be the mother that you are today. Looking back at all our time together, I couldn’t have asked for a better mom. You love each of your children unconditionally. Despite the many challenges each of us presented, you faced each of them head on and even managed to come out smiling. I know I wasn’t the easiest child, but I never once doubted your love for me.
I thank you for the emphasis you placed on education in my life. You showed me the value of knowledge and being prepared. Now Andy and I both have college degrees and we owe you a lot for getting us there. I am so proud of you now for going back and finishing college for yourself. Despite the odds and your busy schedule, you always manage to set a good example for us all.
I am so happy to be following in your footsteps as an Early Childhood Educator. I know how hard you have worked throughout your career, and you have so much to show for it! I value everything you have taught me. Everyday children are touched by your loving and caring heart, and many will never forget you. You will never know how many lives you have changed!
You have set an amazing example for Andy and I on how to be a good parent. I look at how you have cared for our brother his entire life. Through tantrums, hospitalizations, and sleepless nights, you never stopped treating him like the special blessing that he is. You have continually put his needs and wants before your own. Even when choices are tough, you always think of him first. If I can have half your strength and dedication as a mother, David will be a lucky boy. I know Heavenly Father placed Eric in our family for a reason, and I know you have not disappointed him at all!
On top of being a wonderful Mom, you are also my best friend. I love our nightly phone calls, our almost monthly visits, our shopping expeditions, and every precious second we get to spend together. We laugh together, cry together, and conquer life together. I really do appreciate all that you have done for me. You always manage to help me through challenges and trials, and help me celebrate the victories. I love you so much and look forward to many, many more years!
Love,
Joy
Eric's top 10 loving terms of endearment for his Mom
In style fitting of Eric, this list is not G rated, nor is it fully understood by people outside of our family, but mom, you know what they mean!
1. Chicken Legs
2. Creech
3. Pee Pee Feet
4. Penis Whiskers
5. Asho
6. Kevin's Muther
7. Creamus
8. Wife of the 1:00 husband
9. China
10. Skinny
1. Chicken Legs
2. Creech
3. Pee Pee Feet
4. Penis Whiskers
5. Asho
6. Kevin's Muther
7. Creamus
8. Wife of the 1:00 husband
9. China
10. Skinny
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
50 Reasons I Love My Grandma by Rachel
50. You Understand Daddy Deserves Any Trouble I Might Give Him
49. You Taught Me About the Chocolate in Advent Calendars
47. You Carry Around A Photo Album of Me
46. You Love My Kisses
(watch video)
45. You Help Me Read Books
44. You Help Me Do Puzzles
43. You Came to See Me
42. You Like To Talk To Me on the Phone
41. You Taught Me I Am A Princess, Even On Halloween
40. You Love My Pictures
39. You Let Me Tell You about the Ducks
38. You Watch All of My Youtube Videos
37. You Love and Put up with Grampa
36. You Made My Pretty Blessing Dress
35. You Got Pictures Taken of Me
34. You Taught Daddy to Make Yummy Food
33. You Taught Daddy Silly Songs
32. You Taught Me About Animals
30. You Gave Me a Cradle
29. You Decorated My Room For Me
27. You Taught Daddy to Love Kids
26. You Feed Me Spinach Dip
25. You Taught Me That Girls Must Have Cute Shoes
24. You Helped Daddy Graduate
23. You Like My Coloring
21. You Gave me My 1st Birthday Cake and Frosting
18. You Help Me Play with Uncle Eric
17. You Got Me My First "Ride"
16. You Gave Me a Bonita Mexican Dress
15. You Love to Hold Me
14. Taught Me to Love Babies
13. You Know the Word "Yesssss" Can Really Have 5 s's
(watch video)
12. You Gave Me a Rainmaker to Help Me Sleep
11. You Sent Me Cute Bears
10. You Turned Your Fridge into a "Rachel Shrine"
9. You Gave Me the Bowers Wrists and Ankles
8. You Understand that Cottage Cheese and Speghetti are Finger Foods
7. You Will Let Me Call You Nonnie
6. You Will Be My Grandma Forever
5. You Got Me a Wii to Share with Daddy
4. I Get Lots of Pretty Dresses from You
2. You Gave Me Daddy
1. You are the #1 Grandma in the World!
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