There are two particular times during the year that I evaluate/reflecton my life and the kind of person that I want to be. One happens to be New Year's and I can honestly say that it has little to do with the resolutions it is simply after the hoopla and fun of Christmas and the kids break I want to clean my house and reflect on those fun and exciting times and I am truly excited for what the new year might bring. With that said I must now say the other-my birthday... I say it with hesitation because it scrambles my brain. I am not one of those who do not like getting older, nor am I one who dislikes presents-bring them on especially from Chris. It is a strange phenomenon it has something to do with the attention. What is wrong with me?!
Growing up my mom went all out balloons, cakes, present, parties, etc. It was the greatest day of the year. Now not so much- HELP! Every year I beg Chris to take me somewhere, he offered this year to, but I told him I want to be strong-hee hee!
I am petitioning my friends and family for their advice- why is this birth-day thing so icky to me? Am I crazy? Has the party girl in me disappeared? (She never really existed maybe that is the dilemma) I like to think of myself as a positive person so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me and I am going to make my 34th year a great year!!!! I will make it through another birthday.
kayaking
getting started...
Oh Sakes... that is high
Tai coming down along the guide
Derek (a dare-devil with no fear!)
Tai in Las Vegas after the Hoop Shoot
Derek going up for a shot!
Seth in his school play
He played 'foot water'
Bethany at the Christmas dance review
Notice Chris' lovely black eye two in one week-morning b-ball can be nasty
Luke coloring eggs
13!!!!
Justice Girls on the Christmas Tree Hunt!
Football Champions!
Tai's Team did Awesome!
Little League Football
Dek and Logan Labrum after their game against each other.
Headless Halloween Jack-o-Lantern
I appreciate Seth's honesty, but trying to have a 'nicely decorated home' for the season is a bit 'head rattling' with four boys and their friends around to care for the items.
Court
- courtnee
- I am a mother of five great kids, married to wonderful man, I enjoy gardening, shopping, baking, reading, going to dinner, going on trips, laughing and running.
Kathy's Birthday Party at Huntington Lake!!!
Dek, Ryan, Lexi, Jen holding Champ, Kathy, Mark, Bet, Brady, Tif and Mike G. in the back.
I cannot believe it!
Feet in the sand
Ouch! Look who had the sunburn.
At the crater of Hakeakala Volcano
Quite a view...
This is the view from the balcony of the hotel
Some of the cabin fun at Sundance July 24th
Summer Vacation 2009
Mesa Verde
Luke likes baseball and loves the Yankees.
Luke when he shaved,or as he would say "I shaubed."
Sunny Moments
-Tai Graduating from 6th Grade and his notes Derek-a hug and a kiss this morning Seth-sitting on my lap last night looking at the stars Bet-Her fairyland and she is our sunshine. Luke- "I want you mamma..."
Blondee is a wonderful grandmother not just to Luke but all her 14 grandchildren-Bre's first mother's day is this year!
Even our "weeds" in life can be the best gifts.
Justice kids!!
together forever
The Justice Boys
We have a lot of crazy times at our home-family pictures happened to be one. This captured all their personalities: Tai, "Are we done?" Dek, " I'll join in!?" Seth Happy, Happy, Happy! Luke Upside down. Dad, "What do I do with this bunch?"
What a sweetie!!
Daddy's Girl
Chris loves the old riding lawn Mower. That is my Man!! I love him!!!
A friend fixed it and got it running (what a kind seed), now Chris likes it better than our new one.
Tai's seeds...
One Sunday evening We came home to this one our kitchen counter. The note in it said sorry I tried to fix it but it still won't work. He broke the blender and then fixed it. Thanks for being Honest Tai-we got a good laugh.
Justice Girls
Hi to all our friends-from Bet and Court-Bet especially wants to say Hi to Moo-moo
Castle Valley Pageant
Bet as Bessie in the pageant.
6 comments:
Happy Bday! Hey I am going private sometime in the near future, will you leave me your email address on my blog so I can send ya an invite?
Oh no you are not escaping this year, haha!! Lai will be there bright and early wishing you a Happy, Happy Burfday!!! We love you!!!!
Oh you cute Courtnee. It does seem that birthday's aren't as exciting when you start having kids and have so much on your plate, but HONESTLY you deserve a day where you celebrate YOU! Even if it is only an extra 10 minutes to yourself. I used to get bothered about my birthday because it falls 2 days before Christmas and my mom would always forget to make me a cake or celebrate so I think that is why I go all out for my kids birthdays. But to tell you the truth with all of the missed cakes and non celebratory birthdays, I don't expect much but my birthday feels complete when I am with my husband and kids and not much more. I don't even know if what a word I said makes sense but do know you are loved. I too feel like we are so much alike and after all these years and to finally be able to keep in contact with you more..I just adore you and look up to you and wish you the happiest of happy birthdays ever! Love ya Court!
Court - WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US IT WAS YOUR BIRTHDAY at our meeting yesterday?!?!? What a way to celebrate-planning a reunion and talking about all-stars!!?? I'm sorry I didn't say it yesterday so I'll say it a day late-Happy Birthday!! Love ya!
Happy Birthday yesterday Court!! Every year my kids ask me what I want for my birthday and I say "minding kids". It's what my mom used to say. Funny how what you want, and your view of things changes as you get "wiser" (I didn't say older!). Hope you had a great day!
-Tiff
My dear friend, Court...I am so sorry I missed your bday! I was actually driving home from Utah (picking my mother up at my sister's) I didn't have service most the day and then of course, LIFE happened when I got home after being gone 4 days!! Well, I do want you to know and never forget you are such a dear person in my life...one of those 'sisters from another mother' :) And I hope we can have the great privelege of spending ETERNITY together next door to one another...I love you and count my lucky stars I know such a valiant and strong woman!! Thanks for all you do...I honor you and thank my Father in heaven for giving me such an amazing friend/sister as you! love you lots...Lis :)
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