Is this legal?

So the conversation goes kinda like this with Mandy and I on instant messaging...

Mandy: Mom - what are you doing?
Mom: Well I'm trying to see where Elder Hillary has been transferred to.
Mandy: How are you doing that - you won't know until next Monday's e-mail?
Mom: I'm watching for where he buys ice cream with his debit card....joint checking...
Mandy: Oh.. Ok...
Mom: And I also have Google Earth searching for two Elders walking in Texas...
Mandy: Mom can you really do that?
Mom: WAIT - I think I've found him.....

Long Pause

Mandy: Mom? (thinking that I've forgotten to take my medication...)
Mom: Ya
Mandy: Is that legal?
Mom: It is now....

Debit card purchase, ah yes there it is...Remains in the same area - exactly what he wanted. New companion? We'll have to wait and see on that one... It's been an interesting ride so far (oh my was I off the mark). You can send ammo UPS right? I love Ice Cream... and Elder Hillary.

Happy Anniversary Mike and Ashley!

Just a note to say that the past 4 years for the Doxstader/Hillary Family has been sweeeeet. It's been a little tough though - you have to wear sunglasses when you're with them because the love shine coming off of their hearts is blinding! Although you are far away celebrating, I just wanted you to know that you are so very loved. Ashley, thanks for bringing such a total gentleman into our family - and Michael, thanks for lovin' our little girl with all your heart. Together they have taught me about love, laughter, sacrifice, loyalty and topped it off with a little guns and roses...Happy Anniversary!!

...now go and make me a Tommy Hawker...

Prerequisites....

Ok folks - thanks to my amazing brother I now have a 'prerequisite video' to prerequisite all of the Anniversaries of my 3 married children - which will occur one after another at a rapid rate of speed starting tomorrow. (wish they had children that fast - where are the rabbits when you need them?) But for today - let's celebrate - and

smack ourselves in the head

for not thinking of this way first!
Do you think this song comes in a Hymnal version?
Enjoy - it takes a bit to load - but worth it - and I'll bet -
you'll tap your toes....
pass the sunglasses...

Percentage test, this is only a test....

Whew - I feel better after posting that last post. But I'm back now - back to somewhat normal (tee hee - most of you know I'm never normal) 75% of my children are out of the state today. (Matt and Bethany and the Pants are en-route, Ashley is in Georgia with Mike on base (and apparently their temorary workbench works nicely) and Ryan is awaiting transfers on his mission on Monday) (Mandy and Ryan will be having spare ribs and "Corn on the Bob" on Sunday with us!!) Del laughed because only having 4 children makes that an easy call for this old blond - but then he asked me - adding on our in-law children and your grandchild - now what is the percentage? After much consideration, I reminded him that knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that.....

I own 50% of everything he owns

He didn't ask me for any more numbers. Today I FINALLY got to go see Harry Pothead. I enjoyed the 3D IMAX version, while after having surgery 2 days ago - Del enjoyed the 3D Painkiller version. (Wait - do I own 50% of those pills?) We can't be left alone - WAIT - we aren't going to be alone! GUESS WHO'S COMING TO TOWN? You only get one big cute clue - there is definatly a 50% Hillary gene in him - thus the power tool. Never the less - it's time to get some serious slimy kisses and sticky hugs.

That makes me 100% happy.

Just my luck - he'll want to play with my Care Bears....

Care Bears must die....

Trying really hard to not be grumpy today. You know - how mom's always have to have that stupid happy disposition about them - scattering sunshine and bliss - always having the right answers and making the world a better place 24/7. Then this thing rang way too early today, after a long sleepless night of worry and stupidness. Previously on Sunday - taught a lesson that was totally off the wall stupid and I always relive all of the words that actually came out of my mouth. Long 10 1/2 hour day - of plastic smiles and politics. And to think it's only Monday. Kali M started a song on facebook and it's stuck in my head...... 'Just another Manic Monday - that's my fun day, my I don't want to run day" ..... have no idea if those are the real words or not - but I'm singing them in my head.... like on 27 Dresses when they are singing Benny and the Jets in the bar after wrecking the car.... THEN to top it off - and to finish off this excentric blog for the day - I really really really really hate Care Bears.... and all of their stupid names that I can't remember but I think I have a couple in the basement. Hopefully the mice found them. Have a great day. (Oh - I don't like Obama either - and tomatoes - I hate them too) (I like cupcakes though)

They walked and walked and walked...

On this day, I wanted to honor my Pioneer Heros.

Perched up on the sunny side of Salt Lake Cemetery are the sandstone headstones of the original pioneers that came into the valley from my mom's side of the family. I spend a lot of time in this place, and today was no exception as I wanted to honor them. On Christmas Eve I put beautiful candles in front of them - the light is eerie and it twinkles in the snow. I never want them to think they are alone. The tall red one with the bunting around it is Alexandar Hill - a decorated Scottish Naval Officer - thus the anchor on the west side of his headstone. Next to him, also bearing the Utah Pioneer Insignia, (on the left) is his wife Elizabeth Curry Hill, we lost her original headstone many years ago. To the right of Alexander is his son Archibald Hill (white headstone). Archibald was the not only the one of the first pioneers into the SL valley, but also the first Scottish Pioneer to enter the valley. The two in front are also children. The tallest black one is located behind and to the right, next to the tree. Archibald and his brother Alexander Bryce (buried in Wellsville, Utah) were part of the handcart company that returned to Nauvoo, IL. and brought back into the SL valley the remaining members of the 1st Presidency of the Mormon Church in their own personal handcarts. The brothers went on to settle in the Cache Valley and originally founded Mendon, Utah. They they returned to bring back their parents from Illinois. Alexander Hill is someone that I hope to meet someday - and to hear that Scottish brogue. On August 1st he would have been 230 years old! So with a few decorations, a lot of love, and total respect - I give you my 'Blessed, Honored Pioneers' on this, the 24th of July 2009. There's one for the story books Andy.

Things that make you go.... hummm....

Kinda makes you wonder which child I did drugs during pregnancy doesn't it? Gotta love our Mandy.... she gets the memo a tad late - but eventually she gets it. I love you Beep! and Lee Lee! (FYI - mom - I never took drugs during any pregnancy, but I am currently heavily medicated.... tee hee)