My brother the Sheriff

My family has always had some kind of involvement in Law Enforcement. My grandfather was a police officer in the city of Phoenix, AZ. My dad worked in the dept of Criminal Justice for the state of California. My youngest sister is in the process of getting her degree in Criminal Justice. So, when my brother Darin decided to become a sheriff we were all very excited for him. My dad was able to pin his badge to his uniform on graduation day. Darin has been assigned to work in the city of Queen Creek. Congratulation to Darin and his family.

New LDS Temple

Arizona is getting 2 new Temples. One of these temples is going to be super close to where I live. The Gilbert Temple will be less then a 15 minute drive from my house.
So excited!!

Aotearoa...I miss you!!

It's Official....

I'm the new proud owner of a pair of "BIFOCALS'.

Yep, who would have thought that at such a young age - which I am "young", that I would need bifocals......apparently Dr. Lars Carlson did!! To which, I replied with 1. what optometry school did you attend? 2. how good are your math skills? and 3. tell me you were in the top 10 of your graduating class? - Really I'm OK with the change, change is good. (I'm holding out for the "Resurrection" when I'll have 20/20 vision) I was disappointed that I am NOT a candidate for contacts, guess I'll continue with my Lasik Surgery Savings Fund. I've only been wearing my bifocals for 18 hours, so far so good.

PS: I wonder if I can get Sport Sunglasses in a bifocal for my bike rides?...hmm, note to self call Dr. Carlson.

"Seventy"

In America, April 15th means only one thing..."Tax Day"

April 15th, in New Zealand, (my mum's homeland) was the day she was

brought into this world.

This year my mum celebrated her "_ _ " Birthday!

She doesn't want me to tell anyone how old she is, so i won't.

I'll just let the photo's speak for themselves.

Some of her children, Ok, 2 of her favorite children & myself, along with

9 of her grandchildren, 1 son-in-law & 1 daughter-in-law celebrated

her special day together.

Some of the Sanders' family plus Madisen Norris

Jumping on the trampoline

Madisen, Hailey, Sophia, Hunter & Jessica

Water Balloon Fun!
Madisen, Abigail "Lavonne", Hunter, Sophia, Chloe' & Hailey

Fun times... til next year HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mum

Happy Birthday Madisen

In the order of my nephews & nieces, Madisen is #19.

In order of nieces, she's #11.

On March 9th Madisen celebrated her 8th Birthday.

She's 8 going on 16 - we love our Madisen.

Her family is looking forward to her being Baptize next month.

Love you Maddy!!

Happy 95th Birthday Grandma

This past Saturday, my family and I celebrated my Grandma Norris' 95th Birthday.

This was the first time EVER for me to celebrate her birthday with her.

Grandma, Darin (brother), Me and DeAnn (sister)

My Grandma and I have many things in common.

They are:

1. Her son is my Dad

2.We have the same initials "LAN"

3. We share the same middle name and last name

What we don't have in common is that she has money $$, lots of money.

I of course do not have lots of money. I could if I would just learn to say "NO" to my nephews and nieces. I need to learn to say no more often. But I am the Aunt and it's my job to spoil them.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy GRANDMA!