Wow - how time flies!

Since I posted last, so many things have happened:
1. I was in bed with the H1N1 flu. Flat out for 4 days, then recovering for 3. It was not fun. But I am way better now and back to myself.
2. Worked on 10 weddings successfully. Oh, how I love a happy bride.
3. Cheered Easton on at his T-Ball game.
4. Rob took a trip to Edmonton to be with Mac on his special day. I am so thankful for the priesthood, for a husband who honors his and for a son who is worthy to receive it!!
5. Had a birthday - 51. Someone said "oh I heard you are 29 today??" I would not want to go back to being 29 for anything. I am good with my age!
6. Went to see Aubrey in her play "Much ado about nothing". She is an awesome villianess!
7. Had a wonderful birthday dinner with Kevin and Halli and kids. Thanks so much for a wonderful evening.
8. Celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving by making a pumpin pie. It was delish!

So, I just wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate their birthday wishes and thoughtfulness. I am truly blessed.

So Proud

I just cannot express how very proud I am of our daughter Marci for her success in the 1/2 marathon that she ran at Disneyland. I did this page and thought I would share it with you all.

Congratulations Marci. Thanks for having me there with you. It meant the world to me.

I love you.

Long Time

I have decided that I am a terrible blogger. I just can't seem to take the time to update my own even though I love to read other's. But, better late than never - right.
I took a trip to Utah/California/Utah at the end of August. Had a great time. Lot's of memories and fun times. Here are some pictures:
My time at Disneyland was so very special. My kids said it was magical and that is the exact word that I will use to describe it. Everything we did gave me chills. Watching the little ones be so excited about every little thing was so amazing. Thanks to Marci and Christian for letting me be there with them. Christian - thanks for talking me into going on all those rides that I didn't think would be able to do. Seriously - Tower of Terror - I did it!! Thanks.
Cinderella was so sweet. She even told Eden that she loved her. How special is that!!

This Mickey was so cute with the girls. He just loved them up.

Oh how we loved Tinkerbell. She was adorable and Eden loved, loved, loved her. She even made her own costume!

Eden and I rode the roller coaster. She is ready with her arms up. What a trooper.

One of the best parts of being in California was watching Marci run her 1/2 Marathon. I am so very proud of her for this accomplishment. She was amazing. 13 miles in just over 2 hours - 2 hours and 10 minutes to be exact. I am so thankful that I could be there to see her cross the finish line. You can accomplish anything you put your mind to - she was amazing.

Got to spend a couple of days with the Radandt's in Salt Lake. It was so nice to see them again and spend some time with them. Luke and I played with his new Lego set for quite a long time. I will have great memories of that - thanks Luke!! I got to go to the place where Nicole had her pioneer camp this summer. She showed me all around and all the fun things she did while she was there. Let's hope we never have to do laundry that way!!! Can't wait for November when they will be coming back here for a visit. Love and miss you!

So, it was such a great trip and I miss everyone terribly. I did see Stefanie and Kayla but didn't have quite enough time with them. Can't wait until Christmas in Mexico!!

My kids live to far away!

So, I was missing my grandbabies today and so I thought I would make a scrapbooking page. Here is sweet little Ella, way back in January. She is so adorable. I just love these kiddo's so much.

More!

Just a few of us being Grandparents!! The funnest part!

More Pictures

Here are more pictures of our vacation!

Summer Vacation

Well, Rob decided that we should drive home this year for our visit to Canada. I was not really in favor but it turned out to be a very nice trip together. We first stopped in Denver to get a little bit of Eden and Ella time. We miss them so much and they are growing up so fast that I feel like we miss so much when we are not with them. It is so fun to see how different they are.

Eden is talking up a storm and sure does love her little sister. I can't believe how long her hair is getting and what a big girl she is.

Ella is in to everything. She is crawling everywhere and if you just blink, she is gone. So different from Eden at this age. She is so happy and smiley and will eat everything in sight.

Then on to Canada!! We had an Ellingson Family Reunion - just Rob's brother's and sister's. There were about 100 people there. It was so much fun to see everyone. It was a great 3 days.

We stayed at my parents home and had some challenging times there. They are getting too old to still be in their home, but they just won't give it up. My Dad is 91 and has alot health challenges. My Mom has been caring for him for so long now that it wearing on her health.

Finally, Malcolm and Melanie and Cambria came to Carston to join us and what a wonderful time we had with them. We were a little worried that Cami might not know us, but no worries - she came right to us. Melt my heart!!!!!! We had a great time and did some very fun things together. Great memories and Cami was saying Mimi and Grandpa before we left. It was worth every hour of driving. Thanks to everyone for making our vacation so great.