Beckem’s Advice on a Girlfriend

 Beckem and I were driving to run some errands the other day and Zac called to talk to me.  He was on Bluetooth and he was telling me that he was looking at the NICU diapers.  After we hung up Beckem said “I can’t wait to be a dad” I told him it’s a lot of work but it’s pretty fun.  I said “should we have another baby??” Beckem reminded me that we can’t have babies anymore.  I said, well I could get it reversed.  He said, probably not.  We were laughing.  I then told him, well I guess I will just have to wait a few years to be a grandma then.  We were talking about how soon I could be a grandma.  If Tegan got married when Zac did, he would be married in 5 years.  Such a crazy thought!!  Beckem then said, “well, he has to find someone to be his girlfriend first” I started to laugh and said, yeah that’s true.  Beckem then said, “that’s why I have a girlfriend now, because I don’t want to get to be 20 years old and never have had a girlfriend.  Then no one would want me and before you know it I would be 30 and an old man and never get married and have to live the rest of my life alone”. The way he was saying it was cracking me up, but I guess his logic is true. . . Gotta start somewhere.  Ha ha I seriously love watching the boys grow up and hear how they think about life.  I can’t wait to be a grandma, but until then I am loving every minute of the stage of life I am in right now.  I am so blessed and grateful for the family that I have!!  

Zac’s New Job

Zac got a new job with Kimberly-Clark.  They are a large company that makes multiple supplies but the plant here in Pleasant View specifically makes diapers.  Zac’s goal is to get on with maintenance but for now he got a job as a machine operator.  He has seemed SO HAPPY this whole week.  He has been overwhelmed with information, but I have seen a growth in him that is absolutely beautiful.  He seems more confident, stronger and happier.  I really hope he stays that way because he has been pretty miserable doing masonry for the past 20 years.  He liked doing masonry, it was just the environment and other things that really wore him down.  There is nothing more important in this life, than to be happy and enjoy the life we were given.  I get so much joy from watching him be happy and grow and I hope it continues that way.  We are excited for this next adventure and we are grateful for the doors that the Lord has opened up for him to get a new job.  

 Zac works 3-12 hour day shifts, then has 3 days off then works 3 night shifts.  I remember how hard it was to sleep during the day when I worked night so I wanted to make it a little easier for him to sleep.  I made these barn doors to cover our window.  It makes the room completely dark for him to sleep and when they are open I love the look of them :) 

Look how handsome he is in his uniform :) 

 

Angel “Thomas” and Boden

 Boden has been struggling to want to go to school.  There a been a few nights in the past couple of months that he has cried to me before bedtime because he says he doesn’t have friends to play with at recess.  He said all of the boys play football and he doesn’t like football so he has no one to play with.  He was begging to not go to school the next day.  We made a deal that he would go and I would come during first break and talk with him and his teacher to see what we could do to help solve the problem.  

I showed up the next day at his school feeling a little defeated and sad for Boden.  I wasn’t sure what to do.  I got there a little before break and had a chance to start to talk to the principal.  Boden then came to the office and all three of us talked about how we could make some new friends.  The principal suggested finding a recess buddy in other classes and asked if she could help him meet new boys to play with.  He agreed and we walked down to his class to talk to his teacher.  As we got down to the fourth grade hall a boy came running up to the principal and said hi.  She then said, “Hey Finn, do you know Boden” he said yeah I have played wall ball with him before.  She then asked if he would be his recess buddy today and he said sure, let’s go play.  Both of them went running out to the playground and I stayed and talked to the teacher and the principal.  The principal also told me about a counselor that comes into the school once a week and she would meet with Boden to see if she can help him improve his coping skills as well.  I was so grateful for that offering and signed up to have her start working with us.  I also worked some other things out with Boden’s teacher and waited for Boden to come back in before I left the school.  Boden told me he was feeling better and I hugged and kissed him and headed back home.  

As soon as I got in the car I felt my Grandpa Thomas so strongly.  I just started crying because I LOVED watching Boden and “Thomas” together when we would go to lunch.  My Grandpa would just sit and giggle at everything Boden did and Boden LOVED every minute of it.  They had a special bond and I have no doubt that bond was broken because he is now in Heaven.  I felt my Grandpa so strongly and it was as if he was telling me, “Don’t worry, I will watch over him when you can’t physically be there”  My heart is so full and I am so grateful for angels we have on this Earth and in Heaven.  I miss my Grandpa SO MUCH.  I can’t wait to hug him again one day but until then, I am so grateful he is still around to help guide my boys.  

Monthly Quotes

 Some quotes that I liked this month. . . Happy February!!  

Ski Day With Grandpa Rogers

One of the boys favorite things to do in the winter is go skiing with Grandpa.  He is so great to take them and teach them to love the mountains.  On President’s Day Grandpa took all four boys up to Powder Mountain.  Justin, Nicole, Jake, Addi and Kylee all met them up there to enjoy the day.  

Kylee and Boden

Beckem

Kylee, Grandpa, Boden, Jake, Kyson, Tegan, Beckem and Addi 

 

Ella’s Baptism Pictures

 Look how beautiful this girl is!!  She will be getting baptized in a few weeks and we are so excited for her.  

Valentine’s Note

Boden was so sweet and came home from school with a Valentine note for me and Zac.  He also brought home three empty ones for Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Krystal.  He worked hard after school to color the ones he didn’t get to do at school and then he gave me mine and asked to go deliver the other ones.  I was laughing so hard when I read mine.  I guess if that’s one thing that sticks out to my kids is that I hate the “F***” word then I would say I am killing it as a mother ha ha 

    

We went and delivered them to Grandma and Grandpa and then to Aunt Krystal.  He was so happy to give them a little note.  When we were driving away from Krystals he said, “mom, how did Krystal get to be so pretty” He then told me she is the prettiest girl ever, not just because of her looks but because of how nice she is.  My heart melted. . . I love my sister so much and I love that Boden can see how beautiful she is inside and out.  Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!  

Go Wildcats

Grandpa Rogers is ushering at Weber State this year and he is able to get the boys into the basketball games for free.  Beckem and Kyson were able to go see a game last night.  

 

Boden Received His Yellow Belt

Boden has his color belt test and he passed all of his stuff off to receive his yellow belt.  We are so proud of him.  

 

Bev’s Visit

I am so grateful for Bethany and the friendship we share.  She came to bring Zac some cinnamon rolls for his birthday and she brought Kyson birthday present.  The boys LOVE their comfys that she has given all of them for their birthdays this year.  Bev decided to get in Kyson’s comfy with him.  I couldn’t stop laughing.  Liv is so funny, when we showed up she said, hey look my mom brought Kyson his gift only 4 months late.  She has the cutest personality and I seriously love her so much!!  It’s been fun to watch the Kapp girls grow up.  I love their whole family so much!!  

 

Happy 40th Birthday!!

We are headed to Vegas 

When we landed in Vegas we got some lunch and headed to Counts Kustoms.  Zac loves watching Counts Kustoms on TV so he thought it was cool to see all the cars in person. 

After Counts Kustoms we headed over to the the place where they film Pawn Stars (another show that Zac watches often)

Gosh look at this man.  How did I get so lucky to be with him??  He is EVERYTHING to me!!

The night we got to Vegas we went to a Variety Show at Planet Hollywood.  It was a show filled with gymnasts, magicians, comedians and jugglers.  After the show we went and walked around for a bit then just went to relax in our room.  Vegas isn’t our favorite place and Zac didn’t really enjoy walking around on the strip.  I am so proud of the man he has become.  He has fought a true addiction our whole marriage and it’s been awesome to see him grow.  He is so strong and I am so proud of him.  I love how he avoids places that he know Satan will tempt him.  He is very mindful of his surroundings and making sure I feel safe and secure when I am with him.  I am so grateful for the strength he has.  He is such a great example to me and our boys.  

On his birthday we headed to drive a Lamborghini and Ferrari.  It was so much fun watching Zac drive and see the smile on his face!! 

This car was sitting in the building. . . Gosh these cars are beautiful. 

Zac talked me into riding in the drift car with him.  It was CRAZY to feel that speed and fly down the track going sideways.  I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face ha ha

After Zac was done driving we went and got some lunch and headed to the airport.  It was a quick trip but so much fun to celebrate Zac and the amazing 40 years he has had so far.  Can’t wait to see what the next 40 years has in store for us.