Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sometimes life gets a little... Crazy!







I have had many people ask me what it is that I do all day... Then I ask my mom 6 kids really?

Well July has been a little bit of a crazy month. We went to Farmington for Emma's reception and to see Granny. Then a week later we went back for Granny's funeral. It was a bitter sweet visit and to tell you the truth it all still feels like a blur. It was so amazing to see all all of my family and play some catch up.




I stole this picture from my cousin Paul who is amazing! The crazy thing is that this isn't even the whole family. I love them all!



Then the day I got back was mine and Jer's 3rd anniversary. The next night Jill was nice enough to watch Hunter so that we could go out to dinner. Then away he went to harvest some grain in Blackfoot (nice knowing you) don't worry it's only for August this time. He already managed to send me this picture




No Jeremy I still don't think your tractor is sexy.

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Granny

My sweet Granny passed away yesterday...and I am pretty sure it was the best day of her life. I have never been around anyone who was so ready to return back to her Maker. I sometimes feel like she was on this earth for 92 years for all of our sakes. If anyone has been an example of enduring to the end it would be my Granny.
I was at a ward party at my Bishop's house when I heard the news from my cousin Todd, I walked away made a few calls... had a moment or two loosing it, then getting it back together to return to the party. I feel like it was a tender mercy to have Todd and Martha there to tell stories with and talk about the amazing life that our Granny led. My Granny was not one to talk a lot or be the center of attention but when she said something you made sure to listen and no one forgot it. Our favorite quote will always be "God doesnt bless you when your stupid"! Then she would let out a chuckle.
Jill and I just made a trip to New Mexico and were able to spend some time with Granny for her last few days on this earth. I feel so blessed to have had that time that I will never forget. As I was just sitting next to her I looked at her aged face with love and admiration. When Jill held up her new baby Leah (named after Granny) for Granny to see and told her what her name was Granny just smiled and my mom Jill and I cried. It was one of the most tender moments. It then made me realize the importance of the Legacy we were each carrying and the scripture "where much is given much is required". My mom described these last few weeks with Granny perfectly... It was like sitting in the Temple, it was quiet, peaceful and full of the spirit. My eyes just fill with tears when I think of the reunion between my Granny and Grandad who in the grand scheme of things have only been apart for a short time but on this earth it was a long 11 years.
I feel like my testimony has grown while reflecting on Granny's life. She served faithfully in the church, in her home and to her neighbors. I know that Granny has impacted my life and the lives of all those who new her. When I grow up I want to be just like Granny...I better get going... I'm a little behind!



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Friday, July 15, 2011

Crazy New Mexicans


Well Jill and I were feeling a little brave and decided that we would head down to the land of enchantment ... with all three of the kidos... with only 3 seat belts in the back... for 10 hours... we ended up doing it in two days.

It was Emma's reception and we worked on the yard non stop until the day came, then during a major drought may I remind you, it thunder stormed like it was going to flood and we needed to catch an ark... good thing Emma and Hyrum know how to have a good time and danced under the tent like there was no tomorrow. I somehow managed to get zero pictures of the reception (so I stole some off of her Facebook) but got a lot of my nephews and new nieces.




After the rain



Coming out of the Boise Temple



At the Parma reception... Um can we say meant to be!



Easton, Hunter and Cole



Cole Bug



East the Beast (Jill gave him this nickname/ I told him he was and Angel and he said "no I'm not an angel I'm a dog")



Noah Boy



Preston- we don't get to see this cutie near enough so I am so sad I ended up with zero good pictures of him. Preston and Hunter are about 5 months apart and I have a feeling that these two will become best buds!






Our little lady Leah Marie, she is seriously like the best baby...love her!



Miss Macy
Leah and Macy are only 6 days apart but Macy beats her out by about 3 pounds. Love those chubby cheeks!



Katie Lady... I know you would never think she had 3 children and her smallest was 9 pounds!



Uncle Tay Tay- don't worry he has like ten more new cars to show off. Hunter was very interested.






Cardeeni
Don't worry he kept us laughing... He kept asking me if Hunter was adopted by Chinese people because his eyes are so slanted... I don't know what do you think?



Yep defiantly Chinese!



I hate that it is such a blurry picture of Leah and Hunter with Grammy.




Hanging with uncle Taylor







I love these of 6 of the 7 grand kids (we are retarded and didn't take these when Preston and Kelly were there) we may have to do some photo shop.

We had such a blast and loved our visits with Granny... It made it worth every hour of that long trip!