Red Door

For my birthday in Feb. received a gift certificate to the Red Door Spa for a pedicure. My good friend Marissa, who happens to be born on my birthday, received the same gift. We decided to finally go. It was a little early in the morning, and no there will be no before and after pictures. We were both happy to have someone else treat us to a massage and scrub.{not that we do this ourselves} We both would have fallen asleep, except for the fact that we talked the whole time. {there was a sign that indicated our spa experience would be better if we kept conversation to a minimum, Sorry we did not comply}

Marissa and I were nice and relaxed, after some well deserved pampering, Thank you Beth and Pam, you are awesome.

OK, this is an after picture. It's nice, right? There are no terrible scars from the weed whacker they used on my legs to get to the skin.

Claire's 2nd Birthday

Happy Birthday!

We had a great time on Claire's special day. Claire blew bubbles and jumped on the tramp. Claire had cake and opened presents.

Sam helped with the decorations, it was his idea to put the pink balloons in the tulle. Claire received play dough, her brothers and her built snakes, balls and Sam created a blue beard. She also got a little doggy she named Jane. Claire's friends gave her kitchen stuff to make soup, she made some for me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARYANN!!!!! 39

Today is my sister Maryann's Birthday . { WOO HOO!!!!!} She deserves a great day. If I was in Utah I would take her out to brunch followed by a spa visit (easy on the feet) then I would take her for dessert and some serious shopping{ I know the shopping in Utah is pretty bad} we could try our best.

Maryann is awesome! She has Style. She is chic. She is funny. {she bust me up} She is an inspiration. She has so much love to give. She is makes me want to enjoy life to the fullest. I smile when I get to talk to her. She thinks about me, even though I am far away from her life. She is beautiful, especially in shades of peach. Her laughter is contagious. She is a confidant. She can be relied on. She can be called late at night for hair problems. She loves her family. She is an outstanding cook. She can talk food with me. She knows what bugs me and what I love. She is a take charge woman. She doesn't mess around when something needs to happen. She is a great traveler. She is an incredible giver. She is compassionate.

















































She is my childhood friend that I have always been in contact with, even through tough times, since I was one { who can say that}. I love you Maryann.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sam's Baptism

Sam was baptized today. It was awesome! He did have to be baptized twice, but he didn't mind.( his big toe) He was so happy. It also rained so Sam was clean and so was the earth. His Grandma and Grandpa Ross were able to be here and that was really nice. They gave the talks and Jack played a song on the piano" I Am A Child Of God". Skip baptized and confirmed Sam. The confirmation was very touching and Sam looked so happy when he was shaking all the hands of those participting. I am so proud of Sam for choosing to be Baptized. I am also grateful that Skip holds the priesthood and can perform this ordinance. We are so blessed to have the gospel in our lives.

"Birthdays should Last Forever"

Sam had his Birthday party today. He only invited two kids and one of them got sick. We had fun with Ethan. Ethan is one of Sam's best friends. Sam said "Thats ok I always have fun with Ethan." His Grandparents were also here, they watched as the boys played boxing and bowling on the wii. It was quite entertaining. He recieved more presents; Book of Mormon, Swiss army Knife{"I knew I would get this" said with a beaming smile} Grandpa and Grandma Lewis, A very handsome quilt made by Grandma Ross, a CTR sign made by Grandpa Ross, and more legos from Ethan. He loved them all. I am trying to show my boys birthdays are fun and you should drag them out as long as possible. ( Sam's birthday was on the 10th)

"40 Years of Pictures

I'm Forty!!! YEA!!!

I can't believe it, of course in my old age I am a day late, it was yesterday Febuary 6th. This blogging thing is hard work. I couldn't figure how to get all these pictures on here, but I finally got it. These are just a sampling of my life.

Laurene Louise Lewis Ross

Loves basketball, Pie eating contest {Of which I've won two} Reading, joking around, having fun with family and friends, going to the temple, teaching my kids, the color blue, warm winds, clean house,no laundry, beds made, open windows in the spring and fall, good movies, learning and gaining new insight, reading the scriptures, good smells, sleep, early mornings if I can get up, making new friends, clean teeth, good hair days, make-up and skincare, singing, dancing with my kids, and basically I love life. Heres to another forty.