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Late Mother's Day & Brandon's Birthday

We met at Hap McLean Park in Park City today to have a family picnic celebration for Mother's Day and Brandon's 19th birthday! It was a beautiful day to play in the park. Corby, Kaitlin and I went up early to secure one of the good shelter areas. We lazed around, played on the swings a bit, and took a walk. Corby got the grill going, and once everyone showed up, it was talk, eat, talk, eat, talk! My sister Marilyn brought her granddaughter Aspen, who is 5. She is a live wire. Here she is with a bow adornment!My brother Mike and sister-in-law Diana got mom a new rosary. It was really beautiful. The one she had in her room at the nursing home disappeared. She got a couple of new shirts from my sisters, and I gave her a necklace and some bracelets. My brother Terry, and sister-in-law Sandy gave her a photo album with some beautiful pictures of her only great-granddaughter, Izzy. They had been to visit her in California (near San Francisco) a few weeks ago, and these were pictures from their trip. They printed them 8x8 size so mom could see them. It's too bad that they live so far away, as we've only seen Izzy in person once - when she and her mom and dad were here almost 2 years ago for Lenore and Daniel's wedding.

Brandon got some really cute cards, and some cash, which he definitely needs. We helped him buy a new phone yesterday. That was our birthday gift to him. We sang our family rendition of "Happy Birthday". It's become quite a joke with our family - none of us are accomplished singers - well - outside of my sister-in-law Sandy and Kaitlin - we mangle the song - actually some of the group sing way out of key on purpose. Let's put it this way - we are NOT a talented family like the Osmonds!

The twins had to go to work tonight, and I am trying to finish laundry and watching the Academy of Country Music awards. Not too surprised that Taylor Swift won Female Newcomer of the year. So far, not a lot of awards have been given out - but there's been lots of music. Not a big Kenny Chesney or George Strait fan. Give me Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Little Big Town any day!

I haven't done a quote in a while, so....here goes: "People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." -- Anonymous

Comments

Rockyn Robyn said…
your mother is adorable!
May 18, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Jennifer Lynne said…
Looks like your mom had a great mother's day! And what a beautiful day for the park!
May 19, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Chris said…
Such a beautiful day for the park or for a graduation!
May 19, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Country Girl said…
reminds me of one of my fave quotes... courtesy of dr seuss... say what you feel - because those who matter don't mind - and those who mind don't matter.

twas a lovely day -- sounds like everyone had a great time! and aspen... what a cutie! :)
May 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Whoops I was wrong on my last post. Brandon ALMOST got to share his b-day with his little cousin. lol Any way I hope he had a great day. And I know you are glad to have him home.

Hope to see you soon.
Deb
May 20, 2008 at 4:59 PM
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