L. Smithie sent me this link and I just died laughing and saying SO TRUE, SO TRUE! 

YSA Conference

Before my first YSA conference:

After my third YSA conference:

Early 27th Birthday Party!

Saturday we celebrated the Berry National Holiday. Saturday also happens to be the 11th anniversary of my second chance on life. Recall story here. I'm grateful to be alive. I may be turning 27 years old on Monday, I may feel like I'm 80 years old most days, I may look like I'm only 18 years old, but no matter what age I am physically or mentally I'm grateful I have an opportunity to experience mortality. AND I'm extremely grateful for the family and friends that help get me to each birthday year after year. THANKS TO EACH OF YOU!

Amie made this AWESOME NY Yankees cake for me...total surprise!

 Poncho (one of my favorite Yankees fan!) and I...I like to think Jack Berry is with the two of us in spirit in this photo.  I'm extremely blessed to have the two greatest grandpas in the world...pure truth.  

 Someone really loved the blue pinstripes! 

 Sam Jam made an awesome cake for Mama Berry too...it fell in the car and Mama Berry said it was the perfect cake for a 50 year old. ;) A little ruffled but still pretty sweet!

 Mattie Faye loves Poncho!

 My newest Yankees' fan...in the making.

Here's to 27 being a better year than last year! Let's pray and hope it will be!

Beautiful Friday Night

Friday night I was able to go out with an old college friend whom I spent most days doing accounting problems with for the greater part of our college years and hadn't seen since graduation. It was a great time and wonderful to see him so successful and happy.  Followed by attending the temple...can't really beat that night. 

Idaho Big Hair At Its Best!

No joke friends, this is real!  

House Update: Blue Siding

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How Not To Relax On Labor Day!

Monday was spent mostly in hardware stores shopping for an array of items: appliances, lights, paint, refinishing materials, bathroom hardware, etc. By 4pm my legs were jello and I couldn't walk another step. Mattie Faye had the right idea to fall asleep. 

*Cannot wait for this house to be finished to have our lives back!

Take The Time To Share Your Beliefs...Join In The Conversation

Mama Berry Turns 50!!!

 I know, you're saying to yourselves, "this woman cannot be 50 years old, she doesn't look a day over 39". It is called good genes folks. 

I asked Mama Berry to name off 5 accomplishments from the last 50 years...she was somewhat speechless. I'll take an author's license and list some for her:

1. Raised three awesome kids! (and the awesome comes from Mama Berry)

2. She's been a successful registered nurse

3. She's currently a very capable and intelligent CFO of Berry Oil 

4. She's a faithful and compassionate visiting teacher

5. And now she's being the world's coolest grandma! 

These are just 5 accomplishments of many, but really this woman is my hero and the smartest lady I know. 

Happy Birthday Mama Berry! 

PS: Poncho enjoyed his prime rib so much that he took a quick nap after dinner.

Mallory's Baptism

Mallory was baptized today a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. To learn more about baptism click here.  It was great to be there to witness this special event in Mallory's life.  

 Jagger, Moco, and Susie Q

 Mallory and her little girls! 

Poncho, Jace, ME2, ME3, ME4