Summer Falls

We went from winter to summer in the Columbia Basin. I don't think we even had spring. A week ago I was huddled under blankets at Chris's games and this weekend it is going to be 96 degrees. That is 20 degrees above average. Well, yesterday was the hottest day of the year and Scott and I took full advantage of the beautiful weather. We packed a picnic lunch and drove out to Summer Falls. It was so peaceful. There was only one other person in the park and he was down on the other end playing his guitar. If Scott would have been thinking he should have told me that he paid the guy to seranade us. It was so beautiful with the falls and the birds chirping and the groundhogs running all over the park. I could have stayed for hours.....but a girl has her priorities. I had a date for a chick flick "Made of Honor" with Shelby and her mom. It was Mcdreamy.....I had to get back for that.

Just Beautiful

Scott got me lillies for mothers day and they have started to open into full bloom and they are so beautiful. I thought I would share my pretty flowers with everyone so I took a picture. Aren't they lovely!

YUMMY

My mother's day present from Kevin arrived today. It was a box of the biggest hand dipped strawberries I have ever seen. They are almost to pretty to eat.....but trust me....I'm going to eat them. I'll have to fight Chris though....that kid is addicted to strawberries. There was the sweetest note inside. Thanks Kevin.

Happy Mother's Day

Today was not the mother's day that I expected it would be. I imagined that my college kids would be home for the summer and the house would be full. I was a little blue this morning when I awoke to a quiet house. Scott was at highcouncil meeting and Chris was sound asleep. I didn't hear Carolyn squealing as Chris would leap on her bed to awaken her. I didn't hear Kevin playing the hymns on a Sunday morning filling our home with music. I spent the afternoon at church. The primary kids sang a medley and I was a bit sad I didn't have any kids that age to sing to me. I was pleasantly surprised when the young men and young women stood to sing Love at Home in English and Spanish. The mothers received a beautiful gift this year. I normally get a plant that is dead before the end of the month. This year we were given a CD of beautiful music. I think it's safe and I can't kill that. Chris gave me a really neat gift. He made me a coaster with a picture of the two of us in it. He also gave me a digital key chain that I'm very excited about. Can't wait to load pictures of my kids on it. Kevin and Carolyn both called and we had a nice visit. After talking to each of them I wasn't blue any longer. I was filled with joy at their happiness. Carolyn and Brent are so happy together and their home is filled with laughter. Kevin is at such peace as he talks of his upcoming wedding to his beautiful fiance. Stacie is a wonderful girl and we are so happy that she will soon be part of the Jackson clan. I felt such peace today as I realized that I had done just as I was supposed to do. I had loved them and taught them and then I gave them their wings to fly on their own.....and what a wonderful job they are doing. They have made great choices and they are so happy. I LOVE BEING A MOM. It brings so much joy to my life. I miss them dearly.....but I'm thankful for their new adventures as they begin their lives with their spouses.
I had a nice visit with my mom today. She has taught me so much. When people tell me what a good mom I am I have to say it is because I had a very good teacher. Thanks mom.

Go Chiefs

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Three Way Tie

The chiefs ended their regular season in a tie for second place with Davis and Wenatchee. That is going to force a playoff. We were the only team to beat number one Richland so we get to wait and watch Davis play Wenatchee and we will play the winner on Tues. It would be nice to win that game. It would mean a bye for the first game of playoffs and put us into the double elimination round. It would also give us home field advantage for the first play off game. Today is my first Saturday without a game in weeks and also the first Saturday without a game in the weeks ahead. Since Tues. Chris had four varisty games and he went down and pitched a game for JV and played one in the outfield. So, I have spent 17 hours at the ball fields in the last four days. No wonder I'm exhausted. I will take a big deep breath and get ready for summer ball. It starts the day after we finish with playoffs. Chris has had a great week with ball. He hit two triples on Wed. Had a nice hit in last nights varsity game and he pitched a full game on Wed. night getting a 7-1 win. His arm is really sore. He went straight to play the next game so he didn't put ice on his arm until after the double header. I'm glad he has a day off today. We could all use the rest.

Here Kitty Kitty

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