March

This is the month I have waited for for 2 long years!  Our missionary came home!!!! 

 What's a trip without lost luggage?  It finally arrived at 3am the next morning on our doorstep.

Friends & family to welcome Troy home.

 Aren't my boys so cute???

 

There's one that I can't find.  My feet are off the ground giving him a hug. It shows my excitement :)

 

 What a great day!!  We celebrated by going to Islands for dinner, then going home and having an open house for him.  Almost 48 hours of no sleep, and why not have a party????  Welcome home.  Well done.

February

This month marks my 30th anniversary at my job.  Yeah, I know.  I started there when I was 1.  haha

 I can't even begin to say how wonderful my bosses are.  I started there in high school, and when I got pregnant with Troy, my boss didn't want me to leave.  We came up with a plan that I would work at home.  That was great for 18 years!!  (How lucky am I???)  My boss's daughter became a doctor as well and joined the practice in July 2010.  They asked me to come back and work in the office.  I wasn't really ready, but heck, who could complain after all they've done for me?!!!  I definitely love working with these people, and am so lucky that when I wake up in the morning, I look forward to going to work. (well, for the most part)

 (for Christmas the staff all got bathrobes with our names embroidered on them)

 

 

Over President's Day weekend, my mom was in an accident.  She spent a few days in the hospital.  It was determined that she has seizures, and with the episode that she had this weekend, her memory got even worse.  My sister came to town and we (mostly her) set up caregivers, meals on wheels, and all kinds of things.  I managed her medication and visited her at least bi-weekly to check on her.  When I was in jr high, I had a shirt that said, "Raising parents is a tough job"  It was kind of funny then, but so true now. My sister is great and so organized.  My mom and I are very lucky to have her.

We also had our pool resurfaced.  It was long overdue.  It is so pretty and sparkly now...

before

finished with no water

 

 

January

The New Year started off with a bang!  I had been really sick for months, and finally was getting the right procedures scheduled.  My doctor wouldn't do my surgery until I had a mammogram.  I was only a few months behind, but she refused to proceed.  So Jan 2, I went begrudgingly, knowing that it was a pointless thing to do.  Two days later I had to go back for a 2nd one.  They determined that I needed a biopsy.  Jan 7 I checked into this fine establishment where I had a hysterectomy.

I lounged there for a couple days, getting much needed rest and being catered to by some wonderful nurses (except a Vietnamese helper who kept telling me to get out of bed. My nurse finally had to tell her it wasn't a good idea - I vomited profusely for 24 hours after surgery.  My body HATES drugs, especially anesthesia.)   

 

When I got home, the kids were so helpful.  Friends had been bringing dinner and still would drop stuff by, and I had so many calls, texts, flowers and gifts. It was so nice.  I definitely felt loved.  Eric & Jason took me shopping, pushed the cart for me.  Ahhhh, it was great!  I kinda miss being spoiled.

 

Over Martin Luther King Jr weekend, we went snowboarding.  I did post about that.  It was a really fun trip, even though I couldn't participate.  But watching was great, and it's always fun hanging with friends and family, no matter what you're doing!!  The same night was the Monster Truck show.  David and the kids went.  They had a blast. 

 

David was so sweet to keep texting me pictures since I wasn't up to going. 

How thoughtful!

 

Jan 29 I had a breast biopsy.  Jan 31 I had my gall bladder removed.  Kinda over the whole dr thing at this point.  However, I have become quite a pro at knowing which facilities are good, which ones not so much (even if they're next door to each other), and where the good hospital eatin' is.  Yes, it does exist!  Or maybe after puking your guts out for so long, anything will taste delicious :)  The good news was, no breast cancer!  Whew, February -  a new month and a new start...

To Blog or Not to Blog

This year I haven't really blogged much, wondering if I should or not.  Seems like it's dying out a little because of Facebook & Instagram.  For some reason it has really been bothering me that I haven't been, and this morning especially.  So where do I begin when it's July and there's so much to say???  I decided I'd go month by month to catch up.  So much has happened this year and I guess I am just feeling sentimental, or maybe I know the importance of legacy a little more and with this feeling I can't shake, I guess I should just go for it.  It's probably going to be really boring, and possibly a little depressing.  I'll try to keep it as upbeat as possible :)  My sister has my camera, and I haven't been uploading much to my computer, so I will hopefully add them later, or may steal from another blog :)

Ode to Max

Yesterday was Max's 80th birthday.  Can you believe it??  He seems so young, except for that shiny gray hair. 

Thursday night we had a little party for him. The family was asked to say something about dear ol' Max.  The boys all had such nice comments and memories about their dad.  The main theme seemed to be he was such a great example to them and was always such a hard worker to support their family. 

 

We girls are so lucky to have been able to have him for our Father-in-law.  I don't think we could've picked a better one, that's for sure!  Even the couple of grandkids that were there had great memories and feel super lucky to be gramps' offspring. 

 

Some people don't know, but David is quite a poet.  In fact he told Eric he had something for Grandpa, and Eric's reply what "what, a poem?".  Yep.  (We did have a few family home evenings where everyone had to write a poem or story.  Some of us weren't so fond of those nights.) So here is what David had to say to his dad:

 

Clifford “Max” Prescott

 

The things I remember, are less every year;

But the ones that I do, I hold very dear.

 

The assignment to speak, ‘bout my own “dear old dad”;

Gave me pause to reflect, on the good times we have.

 

He wasn’t the first, but he might be the best;

A man who’s named Prescott, stands apart from the rest.

 

His children have learned, through watching thousands of hours;

His grandchildren refer to it, as “Prescott Power”.

 

It’s a belief, it’s a feeling, it’s a commitment to do good;

He taught us to serve, to do all that we could.

 

Airman

Mechanic

Carpet Layer

Business Owner

These are some of the jobs that he’s had.

 

Sunday School Teacher

Sunday School President

High Counselor

High Priest Group Leader

Bishopric Counselor

These are some of the callings he’s held.

 

4 – far away missions

And a few close to home

Countless hours in the Temple

Some more things that he’s done.

 

But the reason we Prescotts, have a fullness of pride;

Is not for what he’s done, but who he is inside.

 

He’ll thank you for coming, he’ll thank you for leaving;

He’s funny, he’s kind, and he loves to take naps.

Clifford Max Prescott, he’s not all that wealthy;

 He’s not all that famous, heck - he’s not even that tall;

 

But the thing that I’ve noticed, after 80 some years;

Is that our beloved Max, is the GREATEST PRESCOTT of all.

Happy 80th birthday Pop!

 

 

Isn't that cute?  I love the part about thanking you for leaving.  If you know Max, he always says that. 

Well, happy 80th Birthday, Max.  We love you!!



One Down...

It has been a whole year since David was called as bishop of the Sweetwater Ward.  This year has flown by so fast, at least when thinking about this new calling.  I knew I needed to document him through the years (assuming there are more than 1???)  This was in the beginning...

 

This is now...

 

He still looks happy.  haha 

 

I asked him what are some of his most memorable or favorite things that have happened over the past year.  They include having a GREAT turn out at an all day Ward Temple Day.  He spent days and days interviewing people to get their recommends updated in preparation for the big day.  It was a big success with having about 70 members there.  Those who couldn't go inside got a tour of the temple grounds and then a trip to the Mormon Batallion Center.  Through the year several people in the ward were able to go to the temple for their first time.

 

We had a great Christmas Program, as well as many other ward dinners.  Our very own missionary returned home from his mission, and one from our ward got his call to serve recently. 

 

Another great moment was just last week when the Activity Day Girls gave him a "Must Have Stash" of treats to help him survive long days in his office.  There are tons of pictures of them with mustaches on.  What a cute idea from a couple very sweet leaders & girls!!!

 

There are many more things that happened that were fun memories. We had a great beach party, ward campout, the hugest Labor Day Pool party yet, and a spring picnic.  Girls' camp is always a hit, and Varsity Wakeboarding is probably his most favorite activity ever!  All in all, its been a pretty good year.  Here's to however many more the ward can stand!

 



Happy Spring!

Well it's been quite some time since I've posted anything... not because nothing has happened, but because we are too busy to post!! I cannot believe that it is already spring! Time passes much too quickly these days. I think that means I am getting old!

This weekend, we were able to enjoy listening to our Prophet, Apostles & other leaders as they spoke to us on various topics. I love General Conference. It's especially nice to be able to sit at home on our comfy couch & listen with no distractions (other than my own family). Two of my sons were able to go to Utah to be at the Conference Center with the Prophet this year. Such an awesome experience to be able to do that!!

Those of you who were able to listen, I hope it meant as much to you as it did me!!!

If you weren't able to view it live, you can watch it here:

www.lds.org

Definitely worth the time to watch
.
Enjoy!