For Valentine's Day

I sent Alyson a care package.

It had some yummy treats,

a really fun cook book,

a super cute apron,

some medications,

and of course my love.

The other item I put in there was a magazine that I had a huge blast looking at.

I expressed my opinions on about every other page. I just...well I wanted her to know how I felt about a few things. My hope was that it would make her laugh. Nothing less and nothing more. Just laugh.























And the very romantic apron...

Looks amazing on a guy.

Dear Alyson,

I always have fun putting together packages for you. It's so much fun. And about your wedding.... NO RUSH! The magazine is just fun to look at. I mean being married is lovely and all but not so much if you don't find the right guy. So have fun dating. Love you.

Love,

CoRi dAwN

Why do I even blog?

I'm sure the people that read this blog wonder the same thing. I'm not a great writer. My opinions matter to few. And I am just a plain old (and by old, I mean still cool but old) average American wife, mother, and nurse.

Let me answer my own question...

I spend time blogging because I want my family and my friends to know how much I love them. I want them to know that they are important to me and spending time with them is just exactly what I want to do. I also know the importance of keeping records. And this a nice way to record the comings and goings of my family.

President Thomas S. Monson

said this...

*PLEASE PAUSE MY MUSIC BELOW, YOU NEED TO HEAR WHAT HE HAS TO SAY*

Dear Family and Friends,

This blog is for you. I use it to express my feelings for you. I am grateful for you and for the fun and excitement you bring into my life.

With Much Love,

CoRi dAwN



I totally surprised Mike.

Yes I did.

I NEVER EVER can keep a surprise.

I just can't.

But I did this time.

I told him for Valentine's Day

I bought us dance lessons.

It sounds nice...

but really it wouldn't have been.

We are not really the dancing type.

Don't get me wrong now, I LOVE to dance,

but more of a freestyle than actual legit dance moves. And my babe,

well let's just say he's super cute!

And we'd probably do more laughing

than dancing.

Anyway Staci and I bought tickets

to take our hubs out to see

Cirque Du Soleil

Dralion

It was stinking amazing!!

I highly recommend going and seeing any of

Cirque Du Soleil's shows if you have an opportunity. There is some serious talent.

And well worth the ticket price.

Dear Cirque Du Soleil,

Ya'll can do some dang freaky moves with your bodies. Seriously Amazing. I was completely entertained. I think my favorite part was the trampolines. And ya'll are so graceful. I can't even walk that graceful. Thanks so much for the entertainment, Mike was WAY happy when he found out he was seeing you and not taking dancing lessons.

Love,

CoRi dAwN



So Turn It On, Turn It Up, And Sing Along...

I love music.

A lot.

And my hot man knows it.

So for my birthday he bought me tickets to

Brad Paisley's

Virtual Reality Tour

It was awesome.

Staci and I went and had a big ol' blast.

That Brad Paisley is really something.

I heart him.

I just gotta tell ya'll this...

That Brad *can* play the guitar!

He's country musics Jimi Hendrix.

The music was loud and the crowd was fun!

The crowd was the loudest when

Brad brought out Denver's very own

Tim Tebow!

That kid is DANGITY cute.

And I actually gave Alyson permission to marry him....how bout that?!

Not many will even come close to getting that kind of permission.

Brad brought with him

The Band Perry

and

Scotty McCreery

They were both also fabulous.

I felt so thankful for my Mike.

He is so thoughtful, he knew I would love that concert.

And I did.

My favorite song that night was this..

*please click pause on my music below*

And this song moved Staci to tears.

It was sweet.

I mean I *really* love country music.

And that night was really special.

Thanks Staci for coming and taking pictures.

Dear Brad Paisley,

You entertain me. I LOVED your Virtual Reality Tour! I think you are super cute, very talented, and I bet you are a lovely husband to that cute little wife of yours.

I think you made a great choice when you decided to bring The Band Perry and that stinking cute Scotty with you. You can bet on one thing for sure...

I'll be "turnin it on, turnin it up, and singin along"!

Love,

CoRi dAwN



It's my boy's BiRtHdAY!!

Jarret is 9 years old today.

I LOVE this boy!

I cannot tell you how much I adore this child.

He is dang fun and very funny.

I feel more than blessed to call him mine.

He is my baby.

And I am sad my baby is growing up so fast.

Dear Jarret,

Happy Birthday. I hope you have a really special day. I hope you get everything you want. I hope your friends are extra nice to you. I hope you smile and laugh because I love to see you smiling and laughing. You are great. Stay great and stay my baby.

I love you tons.

Love,

CoRi dAwN

Once again I am humbled.

Seems like I have opportunities to be humble all the time.

You see, I think I'm humble and it's a quality I desire.

But Really...

I'm not.

I think I'm not too proud or worldly to help those around me,

but do I?

No, not as much as I should.

I think I "save" lives...and I do (at work), but do I save souls?

Nope, not like I should.

A while back I introduced you to a friend of mine named Neva.

Neva is amazing.

She is not worldly.

She is HUMBLE.

She'll give anyone a hug, even if they are less than huggable.

And last night I got to go visit her and she had a
friend staying with her.

Someone who really needed to be saved.

Neva opened her home and brought someone in who really needed it.
And I mean REALLY REALLY needed it.

I cannot stop thinking about Neva, her example, 
and the love she shows to others.

The other thing I cannot stop thinking about is the look on her friends face and the tears pouring out of her eyes as
she spoke about how grateful she was for Neva and how
Neva literally saved her.

How lucky I am to have to opportunity to Visit Teach Neva.

Because she is constantly teaching me.

Dear Neva,

You amaze me. I am humbled by you continually. You have more Christ like love than  anyone I know. You are gentle and kind but strong enough to move mountains. I adore you. Thank you.

Love,

CoRi dAwN

I have so many many things

I could share with you all today.

I could post pictures of my weekend with my family in town, that was fun.

Or

I could post pictures from the Brad Paisley concert I went to last weekend, cause that was also a big ol' blast.

But

I think I will just let you enjoy this...

Please make sure you click pause on my music below.

You need to hear Elmo and nothing else.

Enjoy.

Dear Elmo and Sesame Street,

You have been an important part of all of my children's lives. You have taught them letters and numbers way better than I could. And you taught them songs. Thank you.

Love,

CoRi dAwN