A Bit of Britt

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Am I really that old?

Cody "surprised" at his 16th birthday party!

Cody just turned 16 years old. Time has passed way to quickly. I never felt old.....I seem to have been stuck in my 20's But now with Rian leaving on a mission and Cody turning 16, I am analyzing how old I really am. 42 years old does not seem that bad until I remember when I was 16 and what 42 yr olds looked and acted like. Really .......they were old.

I remember when my parents had my uncles 40th birthday party. He was so old that they had everyone dressed in black and a casket in the front yard.

I have always thought that"old" was part of your mind set.

I just asked Rian, "Do you think I am old?"

"No", he responds. I can tell he thinks I am crazy for asking that question.

So I ask again, "Seriously do you think I am old?"

"No" This time with a funny look on his face.

He is either really smart and wants to keep his car privileges or he really does not think I am old.

Man that makes me feel good!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Rian Gets his Mission Call!

We just returned from a great 2 week vacation. I will post some great photos and fun thoughts later....All that is on my mind is Rian's Exciting news!

We arrived home last night to have waiting for us a letter from the church having Rian's Mission papers. After unloading the luggage and giving Rian some breathing room he finally opened it. It was just him and I in my office (Brock was driving another vehicle and not home yet). The look on his face was priceless. He looked up at me and said 'Mom where in the world is this! ".

He is going to The Quezon City, Phillipines Mission. He will be speaking Tagalog. Way cool.

My grandparents lived their. my father was baptized there, and my aunt was born there. The Filipino people have a specail place in my Grandfathers heart.

This will be a great adventure for Rian!

Here is a photo right after he found out and he was phoning someone to tell them....