LOOK what Grandma found!

Hello Little Miss Kenna Benna!

I was cleaning up downstairs -- and guess what I found??

YEP!! Your "swishswap"! It was underneath the couch!!
I bet you have been missing it!
Well you know what? I have been missing YOU!
Hope you are having fun in England and enjoying all the rain and the sheep!
I LOVE YOU!! XOXOXO GRANDMA

YES! this is a DOG!

Those of you who REALLY know me -- know that I am NOT an animal person at all! I feel my fear and dislike of animals is due to some childhood traumatic experiences with the little beasts (not sure what experiences there were but I'm still sticking to that). Anyways -- due to some unforeseen circumstances -- we have Andrea and Bill's dog, Wrigley, living with us for a while and as you can tell, Eric is in seventh heaven! The pictures of Wrigley are proof to Andrea that I am taking good care of the little beast!

Look -- Wrigley is even winking at you!! :0)

PS: Eric is taking his Sunday afternoon nap. This is what going to church at 8 a.m. will do to you!

MAMMA MIA! (for the third time)

MAMMA MIA! The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. What a GREAT movie! So upbeat and fun! I love musicals so was truly looking forward to seeing this one and it was a lot more than I expected! The beautiful scenery (makes me want to visit Greece), the cast was great and the songs were awesome!! A good mix of tears, laughter and love that will make you feel like you're a part of the gang and enjoy every bit of this movie. It really is a feel-good movie and it made me want to stand up and sing along (which the sing-along version would have been so fun to go to but is no longer playing in Boise). The singing and the dancing will put a smile on your face, and make you feel happy and as if all worries are gone. I certainly smiled during the entire movie all three times -- even when I was crying (because two of my friends were sobbing and even though I was crying it made me laugh). An awesome movie that is worth watching more than once! THANKS FRIENDS for another fun night at MAMMA MIA!! Is it VIVA LasVegas next time? I would love to see the Broadway Show!

FOOTBALL Season Has Begun!

What a football stud? Eric had his first game last week. He is playing on the MHJH (Lightweight) Football Team! I can't remember his positions (imagine that) but I do know that he plays both offense and defense! He played both offense and defense last year but I assumed it was due to the fact they only had 12 players on the team -- this year there is around 30. I will ask Eric his positions and update the post later. I love Football, especially when I have a son playing! What fun! They have a game tonight, but due to a court trial for Robert and church stuff for me -- Eric's parents won't be able to make it! BOOHOO!! So a big SHOUT OUT to Eric! and GOOD LUCK Buddy Boy!! GO TIGERS!!

Empty Nesters (almost??)!

Well -- it's amazing what can happen in just a few weeks?! Our home that once held a family of 9 has gone down to 3. A major adjustment I must say! One meal can last 3 days! (Poor Eric and Robert!) Andrea and family moved to England, Jason moved to Boise and started BSU last Monday, and Matthew left today for BYU-Idaho. Reality has hit -- we have ALMOST joined the Empty Nester Group. Good thing we are not quite there yet because I'm not sure I'm going to like it. Good thing Eric is still around! We will be going to his first Football game of the season tonight! TIGER football here we come!! GOOD LUCK ERIC! #80