. A note to good friends .

Why do I count you as some fo the VERY FEW true friends I have?

You've tried to contact me, but you have never pressured me to hang out.
You've given me space and time. Which I desperately needed. Which has allowed me to get myself up and out of myself without you both expecting me to be who I really can't be.
You've left messages and called, even when you knew I didn't feel like answering.
You've posted nice messages on facebook, and answered my texts when I felt I actually could deal with life for a moment.

You've never once expected me to be happy, carefree or content with how my life was moving...and you've never chosen sides.

These are the things that tell me you are true friends...

And I'm so happy to have the Beckstead's a big part of my life.

We love you and miss you!

Took Bella out duck hunting early this fall and had a fun time. This is where Deon hunts at (Farmington Bay). It's a really pretty place and a popular spot for duck hunters







Me and Bella chillin' and waiting for ducks to fly overhead, so Deon can shoot them.








Bella in Camo.....lol










She got a little worn out

Fostering

Deon and I have decided that we are going to help our friends with a dog rescue and got our first little foster last week. He is such a cute, loving little man, and really needs a home. I am hoping that we will be able to get him into a loving, caring home where he will have the chance at a great life. If you know anybody that would want to adopt him, let me know. I will drive him to you, if you would like him.

Marshall Farley Visit

Penny and the kids came out for a visit over the 24th of July and we had such a good time. She will kill me for showing this picture but we took the kids to the park and it was so freakin' out and she was getting ready to stick her tongue out at me. LOL...pay back!!









CJ loved playing in the dirt










Noah, Adam, Aaron, Penny, Sarah, and CJ at the Main Street Plaza. We had a good time walking around the Church Office grounds, Main Street Plaza and Temple Square









Penny, Sarah and CJ
















Noah and CJ







Sarah soaking her poor feet. I have no idea what Penny is laughing at, but it must have been funny.
I love having them come out for a visit. Can't wait for next year and their visit.

Pics

I just have been enjoying going through genealogy and adding more and more information to my family tree. So I thought I would add some pictures to my blog.
This is a picture of my Grandma and Grandpa Sturges. I love this picture.



This is Grandpa Sturges in his bus driver's outfit. He used to drive the city bus, I think in Pocatello.












a Beautiful picture of my Grandma Sturges















My Dad, Uncle Jerry and Uncle Dave when they were just young boys. I think the picture was taken by grandma, cause you can see her shadow in the picture.


Well, hope you all like the pictures as much I do.

outings

In the last few weeks, I haven't done much of anything, but cross stitch and read. Which I am not complaining about, but I am SO glad that I have had minor outings. Even though, they have mostly been to Wal-mart to get dinners or Sam's Club to pick up stuff for our vending machines at Deon's work.
This picture is from Monday when we went down to the pond, by our house, and watched our friends fly kites. It was such a beautiful day and we had such a great time. Of course, I couldn't resist putting my feet into the water, which wasn't that cold. Our friends hand make all their kites, and that is so cool to me. I am going to be a lazy butt and go buy a couple kites at Wal-Mart. Plus next time we go out, I am taking my remote controlled boat.
This weekend will be filled with a few trips out. Saturday we are going fishing at Vernon Reservoir, and picnicking. I am so excited for this, I just hope I catch a fish. It's been forever since I have caught a fish..lol. Sunday is my Great Aunt Lucille's (my dad's mom's sister) Birthday open house and we are going to Springville to spend some time with them. It will be scary to be around a lot of people that I don't know, but when has that ever really bothered me before.
Update on recovery: I am doing really good with little pain. I go back to the doctor tomorrow for a check up and hopefully he will lift some of my restrictions. I am loving spending all this time with my babies, and they are loving having me home. They will be unhappy when I do go back to work.
Am really excited that Penny and the kids are going to try and make it out for the 24th of July. Sarah...keep on her so you can come out. I can't wait to see them. I love and miss my family so much.
More updates later.

Surgery

Well...my surgery went well, and no complications. Now I have the next 7 weeks off to recover and get better. Let's hope it don't take to dang long. It's only been 2 days and I am getting bored, but catching up on the rest is nice. My poor dogs won't leave my side, cause this is only the 2nd time they've been without me for more than a couple hours.