Happy Birthday To YOU!

It was Nana's birthday on Sunday! She had a great celebratory birthday weekend - Good For Her!

Thanks for all your happy smiles and happy memories....now go and make some more!

P.S. nana is also joining the FB age! hmmm, this looks like a good FB picture...hmm

It Pays To Save

When Steven was 11, I received some gift certificates from Nordstom. I have been saving them ever since so I could use them on a very special item!

I figured Steven's wedding was worth it. I searched and searched for just the right pair of shoes. I bought 2 pair. One red, which I love and I wore, and one metallic. The metallic ones did not feel good, I tried to wear them, but they just hurt. I had to return them even though I really liked how they looked. Yesterday, I saw these--------------->>>

I LOVE them!
I could not find them in my size anywhere!
I finally found them at Zappos.com
I have ordered them.

I think they are fabulous!
I love the jewels.

I still have money left over.

The Marriage!

I am publishing pictures of Steven & Heather's wedding since it looks like no one else is. Sorry, I do not have a picture of the b ride and groom as they were so surrounded by the pro photographer I thought I had better stay away! But, I do hope to get one. I mostly took pictures of family while waiting for the bride and groom to finish. And then got some at the lovely reception. This first picture is of Heather and Steven when they got engaged. All in all, the wedding day was very nice. It was so nice to be with family. The reception at the BYU Blue Room was beautiful . . all green and white ... I understand are Heather's favorite colors.

Here is Kylie who was searing a wonderful dress is sitting with Nana, Haley, Allysa, and Sophia. It was a very happy occasion.

Here are the happy parents of the groom. I've not seen either of them look more happy.



Here is Haley with her Dad, Don. Very nice.



Handsome boys, they get better every year, with their Bumpa.




Julie is with the Mother of the Bride, Claire Mustard and youngest child.




Here is Nana with beloved grandaughters: Haley and Allysa.





Father of the Groom is sitting with his brother's family; Angie, Dave, Britney, and Nate. Very Handsome.





Beloved Sisters. Julie and Tatia





Julie with her Dad. Beautiful pic.





Dad with 3 lovely daughters. Candice drove up in her car with baby Teo, Tigger, and Tanner. It was a hard trip. Tanner was a good help but Teo cried anyway. I've not seen a baby more loved than that little guy. Sorry, I did not get a good picture of the boys, though they were at the reception.



Here I am with my Son and three daughters. Daughter no. 1 hadn't arrived yet!


There is Dawney!! She finally arrived with Jessica and Morgan in tow!




Tatia was busy butterflying around. She happened so see me begin to take a picture of Don with Cmp and baby Teo. She quickly burrowed herself into the picture. Very funny to me.!



The tables were large and square and had settings for 12. Here, our children, all under 12 wanted to sit together. They had a good time. All in all, it was a beautiful day for everyone. We wish Steven and Heather all the sunshine and JOY of a wonderful marriage.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETHANY!!

Today is Bethany's birthday! She is 29. Here she is with Mike who is, I think, in Afghanistan. This pic was taken at Thanksgiving. We love you, Bethany. You seem to be wonderful with kids. You take care of your baby so lovingly. You keep him so clean. He and Mike are No. 1 in your life. I wish you were here so we could take you to lunch. I don't have your address so cannot send you a card. But please know how much we all love you and wish you were with us while Mike is away. We send our love to you and Hayden.

Very Funny Video

Very funny crowd video. The first guy is unfazed but it gets better and better

Green Motivation

Bumpa has agreed to pay 1/2 of the registration fee for all those that want to run in the SLC marathon; 1/2 marathon or 5K!

So generous!!

Just sign up BEFORE January 1st - when the price goes up and he will reimburse you!

I am totally in on doing the 1/2 marathon.

Nana & Bumpa said they would do the 5K.
I believe Dawney is planning on doing the 5K.

Just think how happy we'll feel at the end when we get our medals!!

Go down to the previous MARATHON post to get to the good link to see info on the race....OR Google the Salt Lake City Marathon. You can sign up there too.


http://www.halfmarathons.net/usa_half_marathons_utah_salt_lake_city_half_marathon.html

there...I got the link back up here...now there are no excuses.

Donut Antics

Have you wondered what Chase is up to lately??

Someone from Chase's mission sent this picture to me the other day:

The missionaries were over for a meal, then they sang a song. I wish there was sound with the picture!

Chase sent his usual weekly letter this week. Here is an excerpt:

Ok here is an awesome story. So every P-day we go to the same Wal-mart and on the way we always drive past this donut store called Best Donuts. We always joke about the name and talk about how they have the self proclaimed Best Donuts. Well knowing me, of course I suggest we go try out these so called best donuts. When we pull up all the lights are off in the store, so we sit there for a second, then the owner of the shop, an asian guy, asks us if we wanted to buy some donuts. I told him yes of course, because they are the Best Donuts. They were about to close, but he let us in and showed us all the donuts he had left. I asked him if we could get discounts for the donuts since they were about to close. He was like, “Yes….I give you everything for 8 dollar.” There were over 50 donuts there! Of course we bought them! It turned out to be like 15 cents a donut or something. We all stuffed ourselves. I had like 8-9 donuts for lunch that day. Delicious. I do have to admit it made me kind of sick, but I would still do it again.

That is SO Chase! Makes me laugh. If you want to see more of his letter; see his missionary site:

chasemisison.blogspot.com

The Countdown Has Begun

First of all, I find myself continuously deleting and retyping this thing! Why?

Ok... Hayden and I said goodbye to my beloved Husband and his loving father on Friday night. We will not see him again for at least a year. I am hoping and praying that he will be home before next Christmas - which is the countdown I have already started using in my head. That's right - I'm already stuck on next Christmas - one year ahead of the rest of you.

Here are a couple of photos...

This first photo was taken after my "photographer" asked Mike why he isn't smiling? So, he gave us a cheesy grin!

If I had known that I looked so chubby, I would have asked my friend to take a few more pictures and remind myself to look up, not down. Oh well.

I don't know what else to say other than... I really, really miss him already - something awful.

Let's Fling This On The Wall And See What Sticks

There is a 1/2 marathon in Salt Lake City on

April 17, 2010.

Anybody want to run it??

I think it could be fun (as fun as running gets) to do it with lots of family and friends!

Here is a link to the information:

http://www.halfmarathons.net/usa_half_marathons_utah_salt_lake_city_half_marathon.html

It does cost $55 to enter until Dec 31st, then it cost $65.

The course looks like it is mostly flat and downhill.

Christopher, Steven and Heather all Graduate/have the ceremony on April 20th or 21st so we will be up there for that, so why can't we go a few days earlier to run a 1/2 marathon!

Zak says he'll run; no training....just carbo loading.

Come on!! Who else will do it?? Really!!
Running is not fun, it is hard, achy and sweaty work, but doing this with family could be ok. Think how good we'll feel at the finish line!

hope sings

If you were wondering what it sounds like you can click here.

Listen to, or buy, the christmas song (it's really good).

On the road to Vegas

You know, they say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unfortunately for my children, this didn't happen in Vegas but on the way to Vegas.




(Mom - push the play button to see the video)

I finally got the thing that allows me to upload the video files from the camera so that I can post them. This is part of what was in the camera when I was learning the software. The video is us (the Glenn family) driving to Las Vegas, heading for the Hawaiian cruise. The song came from Camp Earl Anna and the late 1970s.

Répondez s'il vous plaît

We are standing out....and NOT in a good way!

Apparently, we are not very good at the RSVP - no one on our (Steven's) side has done it!!

Please, let's all RSVP for Steven and Heather's wedding. You will need to be able to state whether you want Steak or Pasta.

Come on now - whether you are a yes, or a no, let's all respondez s'il vous plait!

Copy and paste (or maybe clicking it will work) this to go to the RSVP site:
www.theknot.com/ourwedding/StevenCole&HeatherMustard

Happy Thanksgiving!

Julie is busy cooking a turkey so I thought I would wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a great day filled with love and gratitude.

I'm thankful for a loud and energetic family who is fun to be around and who has lots of love to share. I'm thankful for my two wonderful boys, I'm so happy to have them. And for my husband who is very generous with his time and gives me lots of hugs and kisses. I'm also thankful for my new house that we are moving into on Saturday. I can honestly say that I love it!

I challenge everyone today to go out and do a little run/walk. It's a great way to begin your Thanksgiving holiday. I just got back from my run - small one today - and I feel good. Go enjoy the sun. Write back and tell about your day!

1/'2 of a 1/2

Today I ran 7 miles. My personal best. That's 1/2 of a 1/2 marathon.

Thanks for the inspiration Candice!

Look who's here...

Hayden Michael Stevens has come for a visit.

(He brought his parents with him)

Goal Accomplished!!!

Today I ran a half marathon from home (13 miles without stopping), and accomplished my goal of losing 42lbs after giving birth to Teo. It was a great feeling running my last two miles (very hard, by the way) knowing that all my hard work had paid off. And it was hard work!

I have 3 more weeks to prepare before entering my half marathon race in Oxnard, Ca. on Dec. 13th. I'll be thinking of Mom and Dad since it is their anniversary that day.

I've learned a lot about running and about coping with the pain. It takes me about 4 miles before my legs start to relax and I can run without pain, but at about 8 miles the real pain sets in. I'm not tired as much as I'm in pain. I feel like I could go much longer if my legs wouldn't hurt so much. The one thing I am thankful for is the voice inside my head. It is always positive and always encourages me on to the next stage. It tells me I am strong and that I can do it! I feel happy after I am done.

I also feel so happy I have a body that is healthy and capable of doing what I want. I know it is a blessing. I definitely feel ALIVE when I am running. Next week, I'll try for 14 miles so I can continue to push my limits. I'll be glad when my training is finally OVER!!!

and more interview updates!

Okay - I'm about at the end of all my interviews. Whew! This has been a long haul. Totaling 23 different companies, I have flown to Houston (twice), Washington DC (twice...and one more in December), Seattle, San Jose, and San Antonio. I decided to sign myself up for some frequent flyer miles, so now I get more free flights. I've received a total of 5 offers so far, with reasonably high expectations to get 4 more this week. I've eaten at so many fancy restaurants in the last few weeks that I am actually looking forward to making myself some mac & cheese for lunch.

Moral of the story for all you youngsters reading the blog: go to college. When you get there, do well and don't study something useless (like political science).

The $2.99 Special

We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'seniors' special' was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99.

'Sounds good,' my wife said to the waitress. 'But I don't want the eggs.'

'Then, I'll have to charge you three dollars and forty-nine cents because you're ordering a la carte,' the waitress warned her.

'You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?' my wife asked incredulously.

'YES!!' stated the waitress.

'I'll take the special then,' my wife said.

'How do you want your eggs?' the waitress asked.

'Raw and in the shell,' my wife replied.

She took the two eggs home and baked a cake.


DON'T MESS WITH SENIORS!!!
They've been around the block more than once!

He's King Today!

Happy Birthday, Christopher! He's made the trip around the sun 26 times!

He got to have a free meal at Tucano's!

He's fielding many job opportunities.

What could be better?

Happy day to you!

Every Father's Nightmare - or Proudest Accomplishment?

I sent this picture of Katy to some of you by email. It's her in her Halloween costume. She's 13 until January (if she makes it). 13 year olds don't always make the best decisions... like me, right mom? I have certain worries about any boys trying anything "untoward" and Matthew ending up in prison... kind of. In case this sounds wrong, Katy has always made good decisions about boys and she is properly advised by her brothers! (and Matt won't end up in prison, but he likes her to think he would)