Confirmation!

I use to cook when my kids were little but for the past several years I rarely cook!

I think I stopped cooking as much when Walker and Rhett were so busy with sports! I never knew when practice would be over or delayed and things were just busy! I never knew quite when Tom was getting home either! The other problem is Rhett is so picky that it got old trying to figure out what he would eat! And then when Walker left on his mission that pretty much sealed the deal!

But I do try and cook at least on Sunday when the kids come over with the grand kids! They love to eat at our house! It is a loud crazy dinner but... like Tom said it is worth the memories for the grand kids.

Last Sunday we celebrated Rhett's birthday and he wanted steak for his birthday dinner! So I had a big package sirloin steaks in the freezer and I went to take it out to defrost before I left for church! It was so heavy, I dropped the frozen meat on my foot as I took it out of the freezer!!!

It hurt so bad and before Tom could get to me to see what happened my toe and foot started to swell and bruise! It hurt like no other!!

I feel sure this is a sign that I should never cook again!! I always knew I hated to cook but.... this just confirmed it!!

Old Wine or Old Girlfriends!

I have heard the older the wine is the better it is!! I still think I should test that out but... for now I can can testify that friends that you have had for ever are the BEST!!!

It was a short girls over nighter but so fun!!!

Jo Ellen Guthrie and Lari Smith and I went to Jo Ellen's cabin in Strawberry Arizona last weekend! We had a blast!

We were only in the car forty minutes before we stopped and ate. We went off the beaten path in Fountain Hills and ate a burger place that was YUMMY!

After we were stuffed, we headed up the mountain!

Once we got into Payson we stopped at Wal-Mart and picked up our dinner!!! Ice Cream!!!!!! Isn't that what you eat for dinner on girls trips????? Of course it is! What were we thinking for Hell sakes.... We weren't, and it was so fun! Have you ever tried Dove Chocolate Mint"? if you have not you might want to try it!!

After we got to the cabin we settled in to a night of a lots of laughs and some serious discussions as well! We laughed about old times from when our kids were little, to the years of girls camp we were called to serve together, and many callings we have shared and just lots of fun times!!! Lots of the things we reflected on I am unable to share, we did not get caught then so why get in trouble now!!! There are things that people would not be surprised I did but.... it is hard to believe that Jo Ellen and Lari were in on some of those things we did at girls camp! Do I regret any of the things we did.... not for a minute! They are memories I will treasure forever!!!!!

We sat up and talked for many hours about many different things and ate our diner... ice cream. We went to bed finally and had a great night sleep! We slept in the next morning to who knows how late!

We then started the morning with our "Vanilla Milk" which was "Delish" And went outside for a while just to smell the pines and enjoy a little bit of wild life! It was Beautiful!

We packed up and started down the mountain to go home! As we passed through Pine, there was a small kind of arts and craft /chili cook off contest so we stopped and walked around and found a few treasures!

There was a pirate there who had written kids books and we had a good visit with him! It was a perfect morning!

As we got in to Payson we ate mexican food at the El Rancho and it too was "Delish". We were so full but Jo Ellen had been telling us about this place in Payson that made the best pies and since this was a "girls trip" and we do what ever we want.... we decided we would stop there as well! We were to full to eat any pie so we took it to go! And YES it was worth the extra stop! I think the name of that restaurant was "Macky's" So if you get to Payson look it up!

It was a great time and the only thing that would of made it better was if we could of stayed at least a month!!!

Jo Ellen could you please work on that!!!

Thanks for such a fun Quick Girls Trip"! I am so thankful for "Old Girl Friends"!

I love you Jo Ellen and Lari, Lets do it again!

I have decided that nothing is better than, long time dear friends, and they do get better with age. Even better than aged wine!

My Baby's Birthday! September 20, 1991

Today is a special day for me! It is my baby's birthday! It seems like he was just born yesterday... Maybe because after 19 years. I still have not lost the "Baby Weight"! They say "The more kids you have harder it is to loose the baby weight"!

All kidding aside this will be a birthday I will never forget for Rhett, nor will he!!!

As we all know by now Rhett was called to the Italy Milan Mission! He will report to the Mission Training Center December 15, 2010!

I feel sure Rhett could not or will not ever receive a better gift than this call to serve the people of Italy!

There were a few reasons why I thought Rhett would serve in the U.S.A. As we all know as moms we think we know what is best for our kids! Here again the Lord has brought things to my attention AGAIN.... that we are all Heavenly Fathers kids and He knows what is best for us!

So all I can say to Rhett besides HAPPY BIRTHDAY is... CHOW!!!!!

I really does seem like it was just yesterday Rhett was born! With the age difference between Walker and Rhett.... Rhett and I had a lot of one on one time! He was the cutest baby! He was much smaller then my other kids and came about five weeks early! I know I have talked of this before but when Rhett was little he always called me Precious! People would get the biggest kick out of that! Of course I loved being called Precious, what mom wouldn't!

Tom and I are so thankful for Rhett! He has taught us a lot in many different ways! Some things were harder to learn than others things!

We have LOVED the years of sports we have shared with Rhett, we already miss Williams Field Football and wrestling! It is funny when I look at Rhett right now, he reminds me of Tom at that same age! It is odd to think I started dating Tom when he was 17 years old! Who would of thought 33 years letter I would be looking at a mini Tom Scheurn!

We had a fun birthday dinner at Jami and Davids house! It was my dad's and Jack's birthday as well so we celebrated them all together!

Rhett we want you to know how much we love you and how thankful we are for you!! We are so happy for you as you embark on this new journey of your life! This experience will forever change your life! I know your Nanna and your great great grandma Frazini are so happy that you are going to serve the people in Italy!

Rhett you do have to promise your mom that when your two years are done and your Heavenly Father say "Well Done" that you will come home and stay! Since you will be speaking the "Love Language of the World" does not mean you have to go back and live in Italy! So do not get any bright ideas!

Rhett we love you dearly and on this 19th birthday I feel sure that Heavenly Father has sent you a gift that you will use forever! We know you will be an outstanding missionary and that you will loose your self in service!

We are so so happy for you and wish you the happiest birthday ever!

Rhett never forget how much your parents love you! We can't wait to pick you up in two years!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Called To Serve!

What a day this has been!!! Talk about stress!

Rhett did in fact received his call and we are so excited for him!Rhett has been called to serve in the Italy Milan Mission!!!

What did you say...... Italy???? "Excuse me while I go do a back flip...... OK I am Back"!!!!!!

Yes Rhett will serve the Lord full time for two years in Italy!

This mission seems to fit him perfectly! We could not be happier for Rhett!

Rhett your whole family is so proud of you! We are thankful you are worthy and that it was your decision to serve your Heavenly Father for two years! It is our prayer that you will serve with all your might and you will give it your all and sprint to the end! We also pray that you will serve your Father in Heaven not for just these two years but for the rest of your life! We will pray continually for you and all of the other missionaries through out the world, that you may always have His spirit with you at all times! Remember this is the Lords work... You are only a instrument in HIS hand! Always teach by the spirit! Listen to HIM to know what it is you are to share with those you come into contact with! Look for chances to help those who might be struggling spiritual! If you stay close with your Heavenly Father you will always feel your Savior and your Heavenly Fathers arm around you always!

Rhett WE LOVE YOU! WE WILL MISS YOU!! Keep your foundation firm and rely on your Heavenly Father to get you through the difficult times!

Never forget that I will carry an on going prayer in my heart for you ! You will be blessed for your service through out the Eternities!

Again we are so happy for you! We know you will be great missionary!

Nolan Rhett Scheurn.... You have officially been called by the Lord and you truly are Enlisted!!

Finally The Answer!

Just when I understand the Lords Time.... Then I get my answer!!

September 18, 2010 Nolan Rhett Scheurn received his mission call!

Rhett will open it tonight at 5:oo pm.

We are so excited for him! I am sure where ever he is called it will be the best mission in the world!

Rhett you are now "ENLISTED"!!!

I Wish He Would Hurry!!

I am always telling my kids and friends that things happen on the Lords times! I understand this but.... why can I not apply it to my self!!!!! I TRY!!!!! I will say that most of the time I am pretty good with this concept. Prayers will be answered and things will happen when they are suppose to..... Hence the Lord's time!

He always comes through! Sometimes we get answers we like and sometimes we get answers we do not like. Sometimes it is a quick answer and sometime it is a slow answer! Sometimes it is a fairly quick answer but I think it is taking FOREVER!!!! Again because I am trying to have the answer on my time! Usually when that happens at some point, sometimes it takes a long time for me to understand, sometimes a few days, maybe a few months and there have been times where it has gone into years! I truly understand that everything is on the Lords time BUT.... Can I say that sometimes I get so frustrated that I just want to scream!!!

The answer I am waiting for right now seems to be taking FOREVER!!!!!

I hope HE hurries!!!

Why Do I Give It.... And Then...

The last few weeks for some reason I have felt uneasy but cannot quite figure out why! It seems as though something is just swirling inside of me! I have prayed for this to resolve but for some reason it hasn't! When I feel like this it makes me feel inadequate. I feel like I am going in fifty different directions and I am lost! I dream about things that are on my unsettled mind so I feel like I don't even get a break when I sleep! I have not felt the best but... when I am doing well spiritually and mentally... I have come to realize that I do not notice my physical pain near as much!
I am always telling people you need to surrender your self to your Heavenly Father and the Savior. Let the Savior carry and feel all you have that is hurting you mentally, spiritually and physically. This sound like a great plan, right...I understand the Atonement and use it daily but WHY do I always seem to find my self like this ever so often! So here are a few things I do know and that I hang on to for dear life....
I know I have a Heavenly Father who knows and loves me!
I know I am a V.I.P. to him because, all his children are V.I.Ps to Him!
I know I have a Savior who has taken my sins and short comings and afflictions upon Him!
I know I am thankful for my own personal divine plan that my Heavenly Father has given me!

I know my faith is stronger on some days and less on other days!
I know I am blessed to have trials and learn from them! (I hate that blessing)

I know I am blessed with repentance and forgiveness! (I count this one twice)

I know I am blessed with the fortitude that enables me to press forward! (not sure of that)

I am blessed to know that God as a fine design for me! (sometimes I wonder what it is)
I know I am blessed to be a member of the church I belong to and it is precious to me!
I know I have been blessed with parents who love me!
I know I have blessed with 3 of the very best sisters in the world who love me!
I know I have been blessed with 4 brothers who love me!
I know I have been blessed with an amazing loving husband who loves me! (I love him so much)
I know I am blessed to have a husband who honors his priesthood and cherishes it!

I know I am blessed with a husband who is the best example to his children!
I know I am blessed to have a husband who supports me in every way he can!
I know I am blessed to have an amazing father to our kids!
I know I am blessed with 5 children who love me! (I hope)
I know I am blessed with 10 grandchildren who I love and I hope they love me!
I know I am blessed with some dear dear close friends!

I know I am blessed that my husband has a job!

I know I am blessed to have a son waiting for his mission call!

I know I am blessed to not only have my needs but also to have my wants!

I know I am blessed to have a home, a car, clothes to wear, shoes, and food to eat!

I know I am blessed to have the calling I have had for eight years! (it has helped me understand)

I know I am blessed to have health insurance!

I know I will be blessed as Rhett serves his mission! ( I will miss him so much)

I know I am blessed to have a Temple so close to our home!

I know I am blessed when I feel so tired and I am in pain, yet I am still able to do things!

I know I am blessed that God let me see my life prior to coming to earth!

I know I am blessed when I feel the spirit close to me! (I wish I always felt it)

I know I am blessed as Tom fulfills his calling!

I know I am blessed to work with birth moms!

I know I am blessed with a testimony of the Plan of Salvation!

I know I am blessed to know we have a Prophet who lives here on earth with us now!

And there are some many other blessings I could go on about but will stop here!

So as I sat in a Wednesday night meeting listening to those who are struggling with family members who are addicted to to many different things! Those who are struggling with life experiences, We were working on the 11th step of the twelve step program! And as I thought about love ones and dear friends who have been through very difficult life changing times, I felt so bad that I have had these feelings lately! I felt like I was just a complainer, over reacting and I need to make some big changes!

But as the facilitator spoke there were so many things that made so much sense! He said there are many thing we did not cause, there are many things we did not choose and there are many things we do not have control over! Now this made me feel much better! I felt there was HOPE for me again! I had been given an excuse! This was not what I should of heard but at the time it helped!

He also said that every thought, every feeling, every action, contributes to who we are and what we are becoming! These things have really stuck with me! I really did not want to hear that!

In a Thursday night Birth mom meeting there was a Bishop there speaking to ALL of us! He was talking about the five R s! We need to recognize our issues, we need to have remorse, sometimes we need to make a restitution, we need to repent, and we need to refrain from what it is we are doing that made us have to implicate the five R s!! This too made me think a lot! I need to start working on that!

I was reading the other day and come upon something that to stuck with me! This thought talked of how we learn from books of all type in some sort of format, But mortality brings about many challenges and we can't always learn from a book how to deal with these challenges. It said... we can't ask a book anything But... we can pray to our Heavenly Father and ask for instruction in our mortal life! We can obtain divine teaching! You cannot obtain divine instruction from a book!

Now here is where the hard part for me comes in to play at times! Sometimes I just do not have the faith I need to obtain or hear divine teaching! I know when I am like this it is my own issues that are keeping me from hearing what I need to here! I feel over whelmed!

This where the Savior and the Atonement should come in! I know I need to give everything to Him, surrender.... because He willing to take anything for any body No matter what it is! There is no sin that the Atonement cannot reverse! He does not want me to carry anything. This to is part of the divine plan our Heavenly Father has given to us all!

But.. Why is it that I give it all to the Savior but... Yet I keep taking it back! Then I give and I am okay for awhile and then.... I take it back!!!

Why Can't I just LEAVE IT ALL!!!

I guess this too is part of mortality! We all have our ups and downs and it is okay, to take it back if we feel like we need to jog our memories of the hard times. I think it keeps us humble to feel the hard and sad times! But then we need to give it back!

As Tom and I have raised our kids we have seen different ones struggle at different times and it is hard to see this but... I know that in these times this is part of their divine plan too!

My new goal is to try harder to rely on the Savior and the Atonement and give all of my emotional, spiritual, physical pain to Him and leave it with Him and do all I can to not take it back ever!

I know this will take a life time to learn how to do this but, I will continue to ask for and obtain divine instruction on how to surrender my self to my Heavenly Father and my Saviour Jesus Christ!

Last Night of Fun!

The night before we were to leave, Posey wanted to take some pictures of al of us and of course As you know I LOVE pictures..... JUST NOT OF ME!!!!! I have always said... "I would rather have a root canal than a picture taken of me! I told Posey "Let me stay home and watch the baby and then they could be gone for as long as they want without a baby"! We all have come to know that baby Grey is such a sweet quiet baby and rarely does he get fussy so... I put on a little lipstick and off we went!

In Savannah there are so many streets that have these big Oak canopies lined on both side of the street and it is like a tunnel of beautiful old trees!! There also are beautiful rivers and water ways so we set out for a photo shoot!

Posey did not want me to put any pictures on my blog before the photos were edited and... that would of been in my best interest but....

We drove around to many BEAUTIFUL areas and we would unload out of the van and do some pictures and go to the next spot we find! Ben was a champ unloading the boys and driving us all over! It was fun to see all the big homes and the trees of all types! We had a blast!

We have had a great time and we are on our way home but... We are greatful we had this week to spent with the Cowarts! I know Rhett will remember this trip always as he prepares to serve the Lord full time for two years! Mabe when we get home Rhetts call will be waiting!

Pops you are a champ you made this week perfect for all of us Thanks for ALL you did for all of us this week!!
It is ALL about MEMORIES and we made MANY this week! Again Posey, Ben, Vance, Brogan and Baby Grey we love you and we are thankful for this week that we were able to spend with all of you!!! Pops, Mima and Rhett LOVE YOU ALL!!

Note to self.... why is it always so hard to say good bye!!

Last Day At The Beach In GA!!!!

My Favorite picture! Uncle Rhett LOVES Vance! Checking out the waves, yes they are big enough to RIDE!!!
Bro- Bro, The Center!

Momma Boys!

Body surfing on the last day!

Anyone for football??

Brogan and Pops!

Today was the last day at the beach on our vacation in Georgia!

I am not much for the beach but Tom, Rhett, Vance, Brogan, Ben and Posey love the beach!

Posey got off work early and I kept Grey and they headed off to the beach! They just had to have one more day before going home!

They all had a great day and as always and... Posey had her camera snapping away!

We have enjoyed seeing the boys... even though at times I felt like, I had taken a CRAZY pill!

I wish I had a nickle for every time Rhett told Vance, Brogan and Grey I LOVE YOU.... and if they did not respond Rhett would squeeze them harder say, "did you hear me "I LOVE YOU" Then he would kiss their face so hard they would almost cry"!!!

I think it was a toss up what was more fun for Rhett the beach or the boys!! Rhett has wrestled with these boys now for over a week and I am sure by the time Rhett leaves to go home Vance and Brogan and Grey will sleep for two days!

Tom and I were happy to have the time to spend with Posey and Ben. I am sure they will be happy to get their room and bed back when we go home!

It is sad to think that this might be the last time Rhett will see the Cowarts until he returns from his mission! Vance, Brogan and Grey will be so big by the time Rhett comes home from his mission.

It has been a blessing to spend this week with Posey, Ben and the boys!

I know a lot of memories were made this week and that is what this life is about!

We are thankful for our one and only daughter Posey. I know these last few years have been hard due to her health issues and just the ups and downs of life. But she has remained faithful and has done her best and then some! I know if I would of had to move away from my family with three little kids... I feel sure I would not of been able to due what she has done!

POSEY.... Your Mom and Pops LOVE YOU EVER SO MUCH!!!!! AND.... WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!!! AND..... WE ARE SO THANKFUL YOU OUR OUR PRECIOUS GIRL!!!!!

Happy Birthday Baby Grey!

What about those blue eyes and dimples!

Birthday Boy "GREY GREY"!!! One year old!

Our Precious Baby!

Saying Goos-Bye!

My Hand was almost as big as Baby Grey

Grey's birthday is not for a week, it is September 12... But since we were here in Georgia Posey decided to celebrate Grey's birthday today!

We got up and went to church and I can tell you that I am thankful the church is a church of order and its teachings are the same every where in the world BUT.... if you go to church in Savannah GA The teachings are the same but the people are different than Gilbert AZ. I will leave it at that! All that matters is I know the spirit was there because I could feel it!

Back to baby Grey!

Last year at this time Posey was in the hospital and had been there about 4 to 5 weeks! She had some serious kidney problems and we were all worried about her and the baby! The doctor was trying to get Posey to at least 32 weeks and had been giving her steroids to help the baby lungs developed.

On September 12th after a long and painful stay in the hospital, the doctor felt it was in Poseys best interest to take the baby! They started her labor and in no time she had a little four pound darling baby boy!

Just when you think things are going to be okay it wasn't! Grey was in the N.I.C.U for 5 weeks! He had to have feeding tube put in and we were not able to even hold him because it would of made the baby possibly loose weight. The other reasons why we could not hold him was in premature babies they also have a hard time keeping their temperatures up! It was a very scary time!

I remember the day I was leaving to go home. I was so worried about him and I was so uneasy leaving him! Posey and I went to the hospital that day and at this point they let us hold him! I remember just sitting and holding him for a few hours! The tears just kept coming knowing I was leaving him! I just wanted to put him in my purse and take him home with me! He was small enough to do that!

As I look back on it now I can see the Lords hand in all that went on! There were so many things that could of happen to Posey and Grey but... With the Lords help and the Faith that Posey and Ben had things went quite well for all of them!

Now it has been a year and Grey is a little small but he is mighty! He is doing all he can to catch up! He has a sweet spirit about him and he has brought much happiness to Posey and Ben and his brothers! He is so mellow and just goes with the flow!

It was really amazing when I saw Grey for the first time when we got here! I picked him up and he just put his head on my shoulder and snuggled in! I said to Posey even though he has only seen me three times in the last year I felt for sure he remembered me and my voice!

Some of his favorite things are waving bye bye, saying hi, and loves to "shake shake shake" Say Momma, Momma And go to the beach! His smile is contagious and loves to eat anything! He is just a quiet, kind, sweet baby! And one thing for sure he LOVES his family. He just watches their every move!

Baby Grey or what Brogan calls him "Grey Grey" Pops, Rhett, and Mima are so thankful we were able to celebrate your one year old birthday party with you You are precious and

WE LOVE YOU and we are so thankful you are HAPPY and HEALTHY!!!!

Happy Birthday "Grey Grey"!!!!!

A Few Perfect Beach Days!

Grey happy to be going home from the beach!

Two "little Kids" & "One Big Kid"!

I think Rhett got tired of chasing Vance & Brogan! So Rhett slowed them up! LOL!!

Brogan loved being in the sand! Vance not so much!

Brogan just "Chill-Laxing"!

Rhett checking out the waves for "Body Whomping"!!

Vance and Uncle Rhett! As you can see Vance is fearless...

Ben and Vance!

Baby Grey, first day at the beach! He will be one year old on September 12th

Wednesday Tom, Rhett, Ben, Posey, Vance, Brogan, and Baby grey decided to go to the beach! There was a hurricane coming in and they thought they would be able to do some serious body surfing! The day was beautiful and I do not know who had the most fun!

I am so happy Rhett has had this chance to spend time with his nephews before he leaves on his mission! Rhett for the most part has enjoyed every minute he has spent with them!! I do have to admit there have been a few moment when Rhett wanted to pound them but all in all he has loved the time with them!

It is fun to listen to Rhett playing with the boys! He always tells them things like.... Vance I just want to fight you.... and Vances response is.... "bring it on"!! Vance loves to wrestle with Uncle Rhett!! Brogan on the other hand loves to be tickled and wrestle too but he also likes to be on his mom's lap! All Rhett can say about baby Grey is...."Baby Grey Grey you are so CUTE I just want to eat you"!! If the truth be know Uncle Rhett wants to eat all three of the boys, He really loves his nephews!!

Rhett and Tom has really enjoyed the time on the beach with the boys! These little Cowart boys are fearless! They love the water and can be in it all day!!

The beach they went to on Wednesday was in Savannah and today they went to Hilton Head! Tom said the weather and the water was perfect! They even got a slight drizzle today while on the beach! Tom said there were several rainbows on the beach today and it could not of been a better beach day!

SO... While all the boys were at the beach today after Posey and I dropped them off we decided to just have a few hours with just us! We went to lunch and then went to the outlet stores in Hilton Head! Thank Goodness we did not have to much time because we do not have extra room to bring stuff home and.... It was much less on Tom's wallet!! Tom you are a champ... you did not even ask me what I bought.... And that was probably a good thing! Posey and I enjoyed our time together and the only thing that would of made the day better would of been if we had more time at the outlet stores!!!

When we picked Tom, Ben, and the kids from the beach.... (including Rhett) they were so tired I think they fell asleep before they got their seat belts buckled!

Both days they have picked to go to the beach have been perfect! I am so happy they have had this time to spend together. I am sure it made life long memories for Vance and Brogan as they played and swam in the ocean with Pops and Uncle Rhett!!

Vance, Brogan and Baby Grey.... Pops, Uncle Rhett and Mima love you!!!

You little beach bums!