Happy Birthday, Nancy

I know it is late.. I had a dentist appointment in Provo to get my cavities filled (only a few, not bad after not going for 2 years) My mouth was completely numb, you can ask Nancy on that one.. Or ask Jeff (the dentist) he was pretty proud of himself. He was laughing at me because I literally couldn't talk because my tongue was so numb.

Just wanted to tell Nancy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I know this isn't the first time I've told you today. I told you last night when I was being the BEST sister EVER and babysat Tyler so you could take your husband to the instacare to get his stitches. Then I told you today, when again, I was the best sister EVER and stopped in to say hi on my way back from the dentist. I know we have our differences, what sisters don't. But I am glad you are back here in UT and I am able to go down to your house and "hang out" with you. I know we don't really do a lot but just hang out at the house and make Tyler laugh, but that's the best. You know it is the best when your son is laughing so hard at us that he lays down in the grass and sighs because he's been laughing. Then gets up and asks for "MORE" and all we were doing was bumping the volleyball back and forth to each other until some rude person hits me in the eye and then that REALLY got Tyler laughing! :)

I'm glad I have got to know you guys better and I have getting such a close bond with Tyler. I don't know how many names he has called me now. It was Aunt Nicky Poo Poo, then Aunt Nicky Mouse. Then today, he started calling me Aunt Mickey Mouse. . On the phone has has called me Goofy, Baby Einstein and Donald Duck. I'm glad that you guys call me when he gets a new word. It really makes my day.

I hope you enjoyed your dinner at Red Lobster and Tyler enjoyed the Cake. :)

Read the lyrics to Tim McGraw's "In my next 30 Years"
I think I’ll take a moment, celebrate my age
The ending of an era and the turning of a page
Now it’s time to focus in on where I go from here
Lord have mercy on my next thirty years

Hey my next thirty years I’m gonna have some fun
Try to forget about all the crazy things I’ve done
Maybe now I’ve conquered all my adolescent fears
And I’ll do it better in my next thirty years

My next thirty years I’m gonna settle all the scores
Cry a little less, laugh a little more
Find a world of happiness without the hate and fear
Figure out just what I’m doing here
In my next thirty years

Oh my next thirty years, I’m gonna watch my weight
Eat a few more salads and not stay up so late
Drink a little lemonade and not so many beers
Maybe I’ll remember my next thirty years

My next thirty years will be the best years of my life
Raise a little family and hang out with my wife
Spend precious moments with the ones that I hold dear
Make up for lost time here ,In my next thirty years

In my next thirty years

Happy Birthday Nancy!

Favorite Campfire Song...

We would sing this campfire song every year on the weekend of the 4th of July when we were up camping at Indian Creek with the Olsen/Peacock/Ware family. Everytime I think of this song, I think of Uncle Jim. :) When I took the pictures of Potter's Pond, it makes me just LOVE the mountains and where I grew up!

I love the mountains.
I love the rolling hills.
I love the flowers.
I love the daffodils.
I love the fireside.
When all the lights are low

Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah..

I love the flowers.
I love the daffodils.
I love the mountains.
I love the rolling hills.
I love the fireside.
When all the lights are low.

Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.

We walk together.
Hike by the quiet stream.
Watch for the sunrise.
Breathing the air so clean.
When we're together,
Sharing our fondest dreams

Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.

Great month!

I had a great month of July! Got to spend quality time with all my nieces and nephews. Nancy and Dallas invited me to be with them the 4th of July, well the 3rd of July. We went to the Murray Parade. That afternoon I went down to their house and played with Tyler. We had so much fun. Tyler laughed and had so much fun watching me and Nancy bump the volleyball to each other. He laughed so hard that he fell over. That night, me, Nancy, Dallas and Dallas' parents watched the fireworks being shot off from Thanksgiving Pointe. It wasn't the best view from their front lawn, but it was alright.


The next weekend, I went down to Mom and Dads and spent the weekend with Max and Morgan. We had so much fun. We went fishing at Potter's Pond and went swimming down at the pool. Morgan was a good sport about fishing, Max pretty much just sat in the chair and wanted food. :) We were lucky and caught 6 fish! Barrett and Chantel picked up the kids at Murray Park. We had a nice lunch with all the cousins (little kids) together. Grandma and Grandpa took all the kids to the slide and enjoyed having all the kids together.


July 20, I went to Park City for our Sales Convention at work. We were able to meet our Account Executives (AE) for our area that we work with. The area I work with is the Capital area, so my AE's are all from Philadelphia, Washington DC, New Jersey... It was good to finally meet them. We did a team building event at The Canyons Resort where we had to find "flags". Then we had a nice dinner and got to spend time up there before we had to head back.

This is my Capital team with our Vice President Todd Ogaard and one of our AE's Jonathan Katchmore

The weekend of the 24th, I went down to Orangeville. I had the 23rd off, so I took off that morning and headed on down. Got down to OV and went swimming with the kids. Tyler is such a hoot in the pool. That night they had the childrens parade and the famous LAMB FRY!! The morning of the 24th, dynamite started bright and early by Danny. Tammy headed off to the 5K run. We went to the parade and then to the events at the park. After spending time at the park, we went up to the mountains but Nancy and Dallas already went up to Potter's fishing. We all headed up. We caught 10 fish in 2 hours! Lexi is a good caster, she's going to be Grandpa's fishing buddy! After we were done fishing, we had our tin foil dinner at the camp site, roasted a few marshmellows then went home. It was a good 24th of July.



It was a great July! I am an Orangeville girl at heart! It will always be home!

Happy Birthday, Barrett

Sorry Barrett, gotta keep the tradition of posting the "helmet" picture! :)
Happy Birthday! You are a great big brother. You are such a good example to me and I don't know how I was able to get such a smart brother. Growing up, I had to share a room with you (and we had the most awesome wallpaper) and I had to put up with you laying on MY bed drawing the Chicago Bulls logo on YOUR bed since we had bunk beds. I remember you always wanted to be a doctor and look at you now. You are a doctor. You have amazing little kids who I just love (even if Max doesn't let me kiss him) You have pushed your way thru college with a family and you have made your dreams come true.

You are such a sweet man. I love the picture of you helping Mom at Grandpa's funeral. It was such a snowy day and you were such a gentleman to walk over and give Mom your arm to hold on to so she wouldn't fall. Nancy captured a GREAT picture. Chantel is a lucky woman!

Hope you have a great day! Love ya and can't wait to see you!

Happy Fathers Day

I know the day is almost over but that's ok. I just want to leave a message and tell the Fathers in my family HAPPY FATHERS DAY! I have the most amazing Dad. My dad will do anything for us. He is so hard working, I have even had to tell him it's ok NOT to work (when he had knee surgery and the dr had to order him NOT to work). My brother Barrett and my 2 brother-in-laws, Happy Fathers Day to you. You guys have given me 6 of the cutest nieces and nephews! I love each and every one of them so much. I hope you all enjoyed your day. I love you all! I have thought of my 2 Grandpa's today. They are no longer here. I have not seen my Grandpa Labrum in 24 years. Grandpa Rue, he just passed away in December. Growing up, we would always have a Fathers Day party on his deck with the rest of the Ware crew. So, Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers in my family. Love you guys!

Happy Birthday, Morgan!!

I can't believe she is 6! She is such a cute little girl and says some of the funniest things that we can't help but laugh. She is very protective of her brother Max. She LOVES horses! Morgan, I love you so much! You are growing up so much! I hope you have a happy birthday. I have a card in the mail for you. This year I decided since last year I did big gifts for the kids, this year I would just give them money (the same amount I would use on a gift). You can spend the money anyway you want, it's your birthday! I love you! Happy Birthday sweet girl! Aunt Nicky loves you SOOOO much!

Make a Wish

Kayden was born with Hypoplastic Kidney Disease. His kidneys stopped growing in utero. Right after he turned 2, he was given the best gift someone could ever give him. A second chance of life! A family who had just lost their loved one decided to donate the organs. Kayden was able to receive one of those organs and it was the kidney. On Nov.14 2006 he underwent a kidney transplant.

This past December, Tammy was able to contact the Utah Chapter of Make a Wish and they were able to get things started for Kayden to make his wish. On Jan 8, Kayden has his official WISH DAY! He wished to go to Disneyworld and to meet Buzz Lightyear.

They were able to go April 26-May 2. This past Friday, Make a Wish had a party for Kayden to raise his star to the ceiling because his wish was granted. It was a neat experience to go and be a part of.


West Jordan High did a fundraiser this year and the money went to Make a Wish. They raised over $15,000!!! The average wish is $5,000. This is a few of the kids from the student council. They are AMAZING!


Kayden's cake.. Notice it is TOY STORY


West Jordan High council and Kayden's wish granters


My favorite picture! It was so touching. While he was raising his star, it was SILENT! They were playing "When you wish upon a star" had to hold back the tears. He has gone thru so much!!


HIS STAR!


In the WISH ROOM! This room was MAGICAL!



Showing how the WISH DOOR works


Kayden and "THE WJH GIRLS"

This experience was amazing. I am so proud to be Kaydens aunt. He is such an amazing little boy. He is one of my heroes! I love you Kayden. Thank you for inviting me to your party!