Life as we know it

Sorry no pictures! Michael has the camera in Brazil right now so when he gets back maybe then will I have some for you. I realize I have not done well at this blogging thing all year... and now August is almost over! So what is new? Lets see...
In May the Connors and the Sessions came for a weekend and we went to see the National, went to Disneyland, and celebrated Brandi's birthday and Michael and I's 7th anniversary! Packed alot in in 3 days! It was really soooo much fun. When we are together my face literally gets sore from laughing so much. Then the next weekend Bob and Gesse came into town (i can't remember why?) but it was great to have them.
Then the next weekend we went to Sacramento for Michael's cousins wedding and then went to San Fransisco for a night with bob and Gesse. That Sunday was Fathers day and it was great because Michael and Bob took the boys to the AT&T Park and had a tour and played a little baseball. Meanwhile Gess and I went shopping and also had the best frozen yogurt I have ever had! I can make this fathers day a tradition!
Next... actually on our drive home Ashley called and found cheap flights so I could come for her 30th dance party! I couldn't resist! I was just going to take Drew with me but in that same week My grandma Ruth was diagnosed with liver cancer and no one was quite sure she was going to live a few weeks. So i brought Owen with me. Let me just say that Ashley's party was the most fun I have ever had at a birthday party!!!!!!! I danced my heart out. I did miss Michael alot though especially during the slow songs. I felt like I was in junior high again! Then we got to go and visit my grandma. I am so grateful I did because I got to sit and visit with her and tell her how much I love her and what an amazing women i thought she was. She is still alive but she is confused and when Katie saw her last Sunday she didn't recognize her. so i am so happy i got that brief moment with her.
The day after I got home Karalee, Austin and Kade came to stay for a few days! I love having them around the world just seems right when we can do everything together. It was nice because Karalee was around for a few weeks so we got to hang out for the 4th of July the came and went swimming we had BBQ's and we went to the fair. By the time they left it was time for Kelly to come visit and for Beach week!!!!!!!!!! Michael was in the middle of finals so he came when we could but he was just to busy. I am always so grateful for my family whole picks up the slack for me when Michael's not around. I hope someday I can repay them with their families! I would survive without them! We had a great time at the beach and the Connors even stayed a night at our house before going home!!!!!
Then the next week my grandma Fern took a turn for the worse. She had a little stroke sometime on that Sunday. She couldn't walk and she was slurring her words. She didn't eat or wake up for 2 1/2 days. We were all preparing for her to go but that Friday morning she wakes up and wants her favorite eggs and some fruit! It is so crazy! It has been amazing to watch my Mom. She takes immaculate care of grandma. She has really taught me alot through this whole process. Wow what a women!
Then on Friday, Bob and Gesse came into town and on Saturday morning... MICHAEL GRADUATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought those last few weeks were going to kill one of us but he did it and I am soooooo incredibly proud of him!!!!!! I don't know how he did it. I never saw him stressed or frustrated(except the last few weeks) He is amazing, you all should be jealous!
Then the next day I hopped on a plane with the kids and went to Aspen Grove for a Bryan family reunion! It really was so fun. Heide and Matt were there, Kelly last minute flew in, Coleen and the kids! It was great! Until wed. night when my grandma Bryan was getting ready for bed she fell. No one checked on her until the morning. They found her on the ground( her bed never touched) shivering and VERY confused. It was really scary/ sad. She always had the most amazing memory. It was so weird to see her like that. I never expected that. Also that night Owen started barfing which stared a whole epidemic of stomach flu!!! Not fun when you are staying in very close quarters!( or in a minivan in the parking lot... POOR DANE!!!) My dad had driven, so the boys and I hitched a ride home. My dad was not feeling so good but did mention it to me. Also he hadn't slept for 2 nights straight so about 3 hours into the drive he tells me he feels like what he imagines it feels like to be on drugs. I start freaking out but he wouldn't pull over!!!! He let me drive for 1 1/2 hours total. That had to be the longest drive of my life. My poor dad was so sick we almost got a hotel in Barstow. The last 2 1/2 hours seemed impossible. Somehow we made it. We were singing every word to Les Mis we could think of and that's what kept us going. The next day Summer and Tyler were being sealed. I really wanted to be there but with the stomach flu and all the driving we decided it wasn't going to work. Sorry Summer! Congrats!!! It looked like alot of fun!
On Sunday Owen gave his first talk in Primary. He wrote it and knew every word. But when the time came... it was me who gave his talk! He wouldn't say a thing! oh well! I got it on the flip so I will post it when Michael gets back! Which leads to Monday morning when I took Michael to the airport! He has been gone for 5 days now. We miss him so bad!!!!!! I am so grateful for technology we have been able to talk or sykpe every day! We went to the beach twice this week because finally the weather is Great!!!!!! Michael gets home on Monday, then he has a San Fran trip, then the next weekend is Seth wedding and the we leave for Germany the day after he gets back!!! So to say the least this summer has been CRAZY. I love you all and if i have neglected you at all, now you can see why.