what's up?

The twins sleeping at night- 

nope- they are not even close to sleeping through the night!

Soon... we hope for Laura & Brian's sake.

It was record warm here last Thursday & Friday!

73 degrees

So warm-- Chloe got SUNBURNED during an outdoor activity at school!

Can you believe this?

Saturday night Hailey performed at a benefit concert to help raise funds for a local arts foundation.

It was so fun to see her perform & she looks so pretty!

 Megan sent me this darling photo of Joey-

who got my postcard in the mail!

I send lots of good mail, especially postcards to the boys. 

It's so fun for me & them.

Finn in action:

Crew in action:

These twinners are really starting to look more alike.

They made their first trip to our house on Sunday for Uncle Jack's Birthday Dinner.

Woo Hoo- twins out of the house!

They are one month old already & as cute as can be.

I love to get pictures of them yawning. Oh I just love to take pictures of them.

Grandpa & Crew

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Thank you for all your sweet comments this past month-

published & private.

It's been a hard winter with lots of health issues for my sweet Chloe.

I'm happy to say she is getting better & better. 

These things take time- and time is what we've got.

Thank you for your prayers & thoughtfulness.

 We have really needed them & that is a hard place to be in.

 I am so grateful for so much kindness. It's not easy- but what else can you do? 

I don't know why she/we have to go through this, but we do and it's not cool. It's not fun and it's not comfortable. It is what it is & we are making the best of it. 

Life it Goes On

hailey graduates!

What a great day!

I couldn't sleep last night & I made one million mistakes at work because I was so excited.

I just couldn't think about anything, except how Hailey is graduating & how I am so proud of her.

It is truly a wonderful day.

(chloe, rob- hailey's friend & the almost graduate)

We started off the celebration by going to a restaurant we just don't get to nearly enough. Roosters in Ogden. The food is great, the setting- perfection. It's darling & beautiful & did I mention the food is fantastic?- check out the menu!

Hailey had to line up early- & get dressed in her robe & cap. 

We enjoyed beautiful weather & visited- it was nice. 

There she is on the mega tron. So cute.

 Hailey's high school years have been difficult to say the least.

Hailey has accomplished a lot especially considering everything she has been though.

She has given me permission to write a bit about it.

Hailey has had (she is so much better!!) severe depression, anxiety & psychosis.  

Without going into detail- it's been a lot of doctors, psychiatrists, hospital stays & mostly prayers. Sometimes we are put through trials that are so hard- it's hardly bearable.

Sometimes it's hard to see the end of the road. Not that we are at the end of any roads... it's just so much better now. She is back & I love her. She is a good kid - a GREAT kid. Talented, smart, pretty-- why? I don't ask that anymore. I just say- we are humbled & we are learning so much. 

Hailey's plans?

She is going to live at home & go to LDS business college where she will be working on an associate's degree in entrepreneurship - then transferring to Utah State University where she will get her bachelor's degree in music therapy. 

Hailey will be a terrific therapist- with so much to offer.

Because- she's been there- and she has conquered & continues to every day. 

I love you Hailey- I'm so lucky to be your mom. 

open mic saturday nite

Nearly every Saturday night

Hailey girl

Plays at

Open Mic Night

8:00- 11:00 PM in a town close by our town.

It's awesome

Anyone can come-

anyone can play or sing or read a poem or whatever?

You just sign up on the dry erase board & wah la- you're in.

There are several regulars & usually one or two newbies.

It's really fun & free (donations people?)

It's great entertainment- not to mention a wonderful venue for Hailey to play her music. Last week the director of the event had her come in and do some recording. They may even make a music video with equipment donated by a grant from Michael Jordan.

cool beans

Are you local?

Looking for a cheap date for you or your teens?

Send me an email & I will send you the details.

P.S. she won't be there next Saturday night because we have tickets to her H.S. production of

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Which I hear is INcredibLE!

TIckets to that are $5 for students & $10 for everyone else & these kids are over the top talented. SEriously--- a couple of them are going on to performance schools & dance T.V. shows etc. It's the director's last year & the costumes-- everything is over the top amazing.

again give me an email shout out for info.

concert in the park

It's been a good weekend here at our house.

My In laws have been here & Hailey had a "real" gig Saturday night!

Some H.S. students were putting on a concert (fund raiser)

for a trip they are taking later in the year.

They asked Hailey to participate.

It was such a beautiful & fun night.

Loads of people showed up!

There were lots of different musical artists.

Hailey sang two of her original songs- Airplanes & Taxi's & my new favorite Ferris Wheel.

It was extra special to have Grandma & Grandpa here.

Trent loved every minute & was on pins & needles enjoying the show...

not.

Good times
P.S. I love being outside in the crisp fall air.
Fall in Utah is marvelous

this may be my new favorite!

a debut...

many of you know that Hailey is an amazing singer/song writer! but some of you may not know this... ? Check her out here on Youtube- if you like this one... there's more! look for Hailey Messer- sometimes we sing!

almost a debut!

So...

For months & months - actually over a year now-

hailey has been writing the most amazing music & performing, well- all over the place. But I haven't let her put it on YouTube because... well- I just don't trust the internet that much. She performed at the H.S. talent show today & I was going to debut her on my blog, finally -- linking her from YouTube, but our video didn't turn out.

She was awesome though!

One of these days

One of these days

we will have an official debut and seriously folks

You won't believe how amazing she is.