Life can be hard...

To steal the refrain...

Cancer Sucks!

I feel like I am constantly hearing about someone I know

or a friend of a friend

who is battling cancer.

I wish we could find a cure already.

Until then...

Prayer seems the only answer.

Nightmares

I live in Utah.

We don't really have these...

Tornado's, destructive storms.

Just seeing the footage of these makes me sick.

My heart breaks for the people all over the mid west.

They are being hit by these destructive storms.

They are suffering from excessive flooding.

And it is expected to continue for a few more weeks at least.

It makes my complaining about the rain seem ludicrous.

I live in a place where the fear of destruction

would likely come from earthquakes.

But do I have nightmares about earthquakes?

No.

I have nightmares about tornado's.

I have never seen one in real life.

Never personally known anyone who has been in one.

But truly, I have nightmares about them.

Have had them since I was young.

Usually it is about seeing one coming down the street

and wondering where I am going to hide.

Now it's where will I hide with my kids

Usually under the stairs.

I don't know why.

Is this even a safe place during a tornado?

Strange.

The things we dream about.

I just hope and pray for good weather across the country.

So those living my nightmare can have some peace.

Life at our house...

It's that time of year where I start to lose track of time.

The school year is coming to a close
It seems as if we have event after event to attend.

Bailee is officially home for the summer.
She became employed her second day home
and started work that same day.
She is working at Port of Subs in Draper.
She loves it, the people are great and it's not open Sunday.
Drop in and give it a try.
Delicious. I don't think I'll ever eat at Subway again.
She is also running for Miss Riverton again.
Come see her on June 11th.
This has kept us busy with
the search for an evening gown,
a song,
a swimsuit,
an interview outfit,
shoes,
and much more.
~sigh~
She gets to raise money for "The Children's Miracle Network"
or Primary Children's Hospital for all of us Utahn's.
A worthy worthy cause. A blessing in our lives for sure.
If you want to donate to her cause go here:
She needs to raise $100.00
Ben has performed in many things the last few weeks.
He had a great role with a lot of speaking lines
in RHS spring MDT musical "Smile"
He did a great job and it was a fun show.
We also watched him in a one act student directed scene
at Center Stage Showcase.
He is really enjoying his experiences in the Drama Department.
And he continues to rock the grades.
His social life is busy busy busy.
Hanging with a great group of friends
and getting "digits" from girls daily.
Who knew?
His health is amazing.
The new meds they have him on seem to be doing the trick.
Another great blessing. We have great doctors.

Brooklyn is getting amped up for her Spring dance recital.
She has a great duet part.
She is loving dancing on her pointe shoes.
She is also counting the days till she gets to join Young Women's
and attend girls camp with me as I am the camp director.
She recently cut a little over 6 inches off her hair.
It is sassy and fits her personality so much.
She and Ben performed in their spring voice recital.
Brooklyn sang "When will my life begin" from "Tangled"
Ben sang "I can go the distance" from "Hercules".
They both did amazing.

Linc and I drug Bailee along and went to the Tulip festival.
Hence the above photos.
It was a nice sunny day and the flowers were beautiful.
Our family (sans Bailee) went to St George for Mothers Day weekend
and had a wonderful time.
Took a camera with a dead battery and no charger
so we don't have photos to mark this short vacation.
It was sunny and warm and we enjoyed our time with family.
The garden is in.
The lawn requires mowing twice weekly.
The window are open.
Spring seems to have finally arrived.
Life is good.