My Aching Feet

So I have had a long journey this past year of going to the podiatrist for my feet. I have large heel spurs in both feet and oh do they hurt! I have had them taped, I have taken so much Ibuprofen that my stomach is a mess and I have taken steroids also. I finally broke down and bought custom fit Orthotics for my shoes. And my feet still hurt! Yuk! My next option is surgery and I don't want to do that!! Double Yuk!I just want to get them better so I can enjoy Texas.

Yes, Texas! We are going in June to San Antonio and then up to Dallas to see my brother and sister and their families. I am so excited. It has been 3 years since we took a vacation. The whole family is going except Marissa, Jake and Sydney. We are sad they can't join us but it is a long way to Texas and yes we are driving! Crazy huh!

The kids haven't seen their cousins since my dad died, so it should be fun. My brother and I are also being sealed my our parents in the Dallas Temple, so it makes the trip extra special. We'll try to visit as much family as we can while we are there. So here's to a fun road trip!

Mother's Day

Well my wonderful Mother's day started on Saturday. The girls all came over to make food to take to Grandma's house. It was our annual May get together for all the May birthdays. We were dreadfully late (sorry Mom!) But my girls and I went to the Gateway for some "girl time" and oh was it fun, even if it was short! The girls gave me a necklace from "Brighton" jewelry and it was so fun just to go to the store and see all their cool things. I'm hooked! My sister Vivian has been wearing Brighton jewelry for years and I have always loved it. Thank you girls so much.

Then Brandon gave me a pretty necklace/earring set and I just had to go buy a new blouse to go with them!(Thanks honey) He also made me a tie dyed shirt which is so cool. I will post a picture soon. He is quite hooked and made himself one too. Brandon also sang in Sacrament meeting and it was beautiful.

Jen gave me a new pillow which sounds like a little thing, but oh it is great. and then Amber has put together a cookbook of all our favorite family recipes with pictures and everything!

Wow! I feel so loved and blessed to have such great kids and such a sweet husband.I know that there are people that have so much less than we do and I am grateful everyday.