Monday, August 17, 2020

Nitsirk is 40!


Seriously, I am 4 decades old?  When did this happen?  I have really enjoyed being a mother for 13 years of my life.  And I have enjoyed being married to a great guy for 18 years, who makes me laugh and helps make life fun.

A random memory I have is earning the Val J. Halamandaris service award at College of Eastern Utah in the year 2000.  Someone was chosen who gave lots of time in giving service, and it was a surprise.  I helped recruit volunteers at the Castle Valley special school that school year, plus helped with 2 spring breaks full of service, so I was chosen.  A touching memory of the graduation day was that President Thomas S. Monson was our guest speaker and he, yes he, gave me a standing ovation and then the whole crowd followed suite. Plus, he shook my hand. This was a very special memory that is in my top 10 defining moments in my life.  I love this memory!

Scott took the time to make my day special. He decorated our home so nicely.  Good job Hottie!  

Penny drove all the way from Magna and surprised me with gifts.  She is a true friend.  Lol about the toilet paper cake, since tp has been in short supply this year.

Makayla and I went and got pedicures. It was our first time doing this together, which was special.

We looked for something fun to do (still quarantine time and lots of places are restricted), and agreed to see 'Goonies' at the big theater in Holladay.  Still a classic!

Went to Macaroni Grill for dinner.  And spent the evening with people I love.

40 is not too shabby when you have people in your corner. Scott planned the gifts and decorations well. Maisy gifted me a cabbage patch (I love them). And Mom made me a pie.  Thank you for your love!!


Saturday, August 15, 2020

July 2020

Our garden started producing lots of things!

Took swim class at Aunt Jan's. Also played with cousins at Grandma's place.

      Cute Gizmo plus Makayla's artwork. 

Sterling's projects plus a nice note from his 5th grade teacher.

Found an old letter from an Elf. Plus, we found our CTR shield at the church, still in our classroom, that Scott and I used when we taught a primary class together.  Ahh, the memories.

Had a blast setting of fireworks on July 4th.  Looks like we have a pyro on our hands.

Noted the progress of Brighton.

Enjoyed the views.

And rented a big dumpster.

Dejunked the house to prepare it for being listed for sale.  Found many of Makayla's quilting projects. Thanks to her mentor Mrs. Pendley. We found the house we want in St George, so selling this place was a must to help the deal go through.

Got rid of many, many things.  Also rented a storage unit to pack boxes and clear room for our open houses.

Scott worked tirelessly on several projects to prepare our home for sale.

Last pic of our primary kids plus Scott's scout shirt.

A sweet little bird was caught on a wire by our window.  So we helped free it.

Had some Pioneer Day fun.

And got the house on the market on July 30th. What a month!