I Can Borrow, Right?

I didn't take any pictures on July 15 (Day 42), so I'm borrowing this from Courtney. This was taken after they had gone to bed. Apparently, "going to bed" does not mean "going to sleep".

While I Was Gone...

Caitlin has a strong desire to learn how to sew. But I can barely sew on a button properly. So, she enlisted the help of her Grandma Pam. Caitlin went to Grandma Pam's house with instructions on how to make a T-Shirt dress. Grandma had the fabric, the knowledge and the sewing machine. The surprise was that the sewing machine was actually a gift for Caitlin. Wow! So, I guess we need to get some classes lined for for Caitlin.....

Day 41

Sunday & Monday Girls' Camp

Sunday. Centennial Ward. Day 39 (cuz this is the only picture I took that day. LOL)

EARLY Monday morning at the Flag Pole.

SQUIRREL!!! I swear this little guys posed for this picture.

Thank you Dave Stubbs for sharing your ice cold Coke Zero with me. You saved my life.

The older girls gave Courtney a little Welcome to Young Women's TP. She loved it.

They corrupted Courtney! She turned into a wild little girl while we were there!!

On our way to lunch after I was "Saran Wrapped". Lovely.

Beautiful sky - Day 40

Courtney and Paige - Sloppy after eating Sloppy Joes

Late night dance party at the cabins.

Saturday Girls' Camp Pictures

Rebekah, Courtney & Addie on the hike

First Year Girls Hike

Getting ready for Skits! - Day 39 Picture

All of the Bishops in out stake singing "Twinkle Twinkle" to President Williams. Funny.

Playing Catch Up

I'm so behind on my blogging! I still have Girls' Camp pictures to post, and I'm way behind on my Picture of the Day!! So, you are going to find some very random postings. Mostly pictures with not a lot of words. Sorry. This blog is a record of my life, and I need to get caught up!! So, bear with me....

A Beautiful Lady

Here are a few pictures of my Grandma from way back when.

I love these pictures.

This is my Grandma & Grandpa Van Meir with their kids. My mom is in the front with Uncle Don to the left, and Uncle Ray to the right. My Grandpa is holding Aunt Moe and some other random little boy. I have no idea who the little boy is. I'll be checking into that.....

I love this picture of my Grandma. This is on the farm. Like I said before, she HATED it there. She certainly didn't dress like a farmer's wife!!!

My Beautiful Grandma.

Good-bye Nana....

My Grandma passed away tonight just after 8pm. I'm so thankful that she is no longer suffering. And it brings tears to my eyes at the thought of the reunion between her and my Uncle....and most especially, my Aunt Moe. My mom is coming home tomorrow. She has had the roughest couple of weeks that she has ever had to endure. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. And thanks for the thoughts and prayers that have already been offered on behalf of my family. I have the most amazing people in my life.

Things I loved about my Grandma:

Her love for shopping

Her love for the City of Chicago

Her pink TV in her kitchen

Her turquoise chairs in her living room

Her need to be completely "done up" before she left the house

Her scarves

Her clip-on earrings

Her spaghetti sauce

Her lasagna recipe

Her dislike for the "farm life", even though she married a "farmer"

Her love for my friends

Her voice

Her chubbiness

Her smell

Her fake fireplace

Her hugs

Her kisses

Her being my Nana

To Make You Smile....

This brought the hugest smile to my face!!!

So You Think You Can Dance

I'm a HUGE fan of this show. Unfortunately, due to my extremely boring life, my summer revolves around it. Last night, they showed the most touching dance I had ever seen. It was a dance about Breast Cancer. About a woman who has it and her friend who is supporting her through it. It was so beautiful. Needless to say, I cried. The Ugly Cry. It wasn't just the dance that did me in, it was the judges afterwards. I have that disease that if I see someone cry...I cry. And the judges were crying... a lot. I couldn't help myself. Anyway, here is the dance. Grab a kleenex.

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Found Them - Thanks Caitlin

Here are the pictures I wanted to post with my post from yesterday. No news yet today.

Me, my Mom & my Grandma. This was taken in the early '90's.

My Mom & Grandma in 2004. This was when my brother and I went back to see Grandma, knowing she wouldn't be with us much longer. That was 5 years ago. I think I get my stubborn streak from my Grandma. I also got my love for shopping and shoes from her.