Happy Mother's Day -- to all of us!!

Wow, it's weird to think that we're all mothers--I mean, I know that we've all be in the club for 5 years now, but it still seems weird sometimes. I think we're all doing a pretty darn good job. And it sure isn't an easy one.

I want our Mom to know how much I truly appreciate her. I don't know how she did it--raising 4 girls who have 4 very different personalities and having them all turn out to be good friends. They all have a deep love for the Lord and the Gospel. Most of all, I want Mom to know that she is my inspiration in life. I know I fall far short of coming up to her level of parenting. I can only dream of her levels of patience and energy, but I know what it is to have a good mom, and I've seen from the other side what it's like to have a mom that's not so supportive or protective. Mom, you did an amazing job, and continue to do so every day. I love you more than you'll know. I wish I knew how to show it better. But please know that I will forever be grateful for the life you've given me and my sisters, and continue to give to my children.

Nothing much going on right now. I'm trying to make heads or tails out of a bunch of emails on my map software that was sent out by three different people. Uh, could just one of you do it and give me a step by step, blow by blow list on how to do it?? AARRGGHH!!

We broke out the slip and slide on Saturday and the swamp cooler yesterday. I guess summer is finally going to start showing up. Allie had a friend over, Nathalie Reay, she's the new Dr.'s daughter. They laughed and giggled all day. They had a stuffed animal beauty pageant, made up a silly song that makes no sense and had a grand time. Wendy and the girls, chicken pox and all, came over and joined Peyton on the slippery slide. Those girls are a riot!!

The Jazz did an amazing job last night. I have a rough time watching sometimes because I don't like to watch them lose. But Golden State threw in a few very dirty, flagrent fouls that I didn't think were very nice. Luckily, no one seemed to be too damaged.

Well, I have to get back to work--love you all!
Karla