A day in the Life . . . . Anna's busy-ness.

Hank in uniform--


My day was all over the place it seems today. I woke up after fewer hours slept than I usually had. Read my scriptures and got breakfast (German Pancakes) ready for Tana and Nathan who just returned about 1:45 am this morning. I left Salem at Tana's, then went to pick up something from Tara's (in Spanish Fork) on my way home.

Tara and I visited briefly and asked if I was available to sleep over (not kidding either) at their house since she was going to Logan for Courtney and Jordyn's soccer game. I already had plans so suggested Sydney and Allie sleep over tonight and bring them here on her way out of town. So she did and ended up dropping them off as I was on my way to dinner with Tana & Nathan with the kids for her birthday.


Orem was on my way home from Tara's, so I stopped at Hank and Lori's for Kangen Water...I was all out of this amazing water. I filled my three gallon container. Hank was there so I visited with him briefly. Lori and I visited for a short while and I was on my way back to the house. I had actually just spoken to Hank yesterday and thanked him again for serving in the National Guard as he does and how much it meant to me. I got choked up when I talked to him then realizing the reality of what it means to have a son serve our country like he does. How can a mother not help but to be just a little proud of that?

I also managed to sandwich in all this an afternoon trip to Salt Lake City Airport to meet Matt, who had a couple of hours on his way from Seattle with a layover in SLC to connect to go to Atlanta. I had a late lunch with him and enjoyed it nevertheless given the short time slot. It is always a pleasure to me to have those one-on-ones with each of my children, no matter that they are now grown adults and parents themselves. Time is precious and I was glad I have had even an hour with Matt. It was worth it. Moms do that you know and I would go to the ends of the earth to spend time with them like I did today. I miss you a lot Matt, by the way. We ALL do.

I almost forgot to mention that I went to Tai Pan Imports on my way from the airport. Tana was going to a wedding reception early evening. She had a specific gift in mind and asked if I could stop by on my way home to find a cake server. The store was so inviting, I had never been there before. I browsed for about half an hour and couldn't get enough of it...but had to get on with the day. Traffic wasn't too bad at rush hour, since I was past 90th South and made good time.

Aaron & Candice joined Tana & Nathan with the kids and me at Mi Ranchito for dinner in Orem. It was kind of a last minute thing but it turned out. The kids were happy to spend time with their mom and dad since they'd just gotten back from Las Vegas in the wee hours of the day.

I finished up by visiting with Aaron & Candice in the parking lot after the others left. Just some catching up since I had been away most of the week! I left them to go to a single's dance activity in Provo. But, it was kind of a dud really so I left after about half an hour and came home to catch up on my blogging for the day...

So here you are, and good night.