02.10.12 Grandpa

I have so many mixed emotions about the past couple of days. My sweet grandpa passed away on Wednesday and even though I miss him so much I am very grateful that he is not hurting anymore. He and my grandma have had a tough year. Grandpa had a stroke last April and it was down hill from there with two heart attacks and pneumonia. It was so hard to watch him go through his stroke; he has always been so active and all of the things he loved to do he couldn't do anymore. These pictures where taken just a few days before his stroke and this is how I will always remember him.


It gives me peace to know that he is not suffering anymore. My heart breaks for my grandma. I am glad that I live close to her so that I can be there for her. I just love them both so much, they have done so much for me and my sisters. I hope that I can give back to them at least a little of what they have done for me. We have everything pretty much ready for the funeral. The program is made; Nikki and I are singing Be Still My Soul and I am kind of crazy nervous about that. My throat has been itchy and I'm just praying I'm not getting what the men in my house have, plus I'll probably be balling my eyeballs out so it might be interesting. Maybe the combination of the two will make me sound like Celine Dione. Here's hoping. Yesterday we picked out his casket and today we went through pictures and planned the display for the viewing. My dad came down from Salt Lake and it was nice to have us (my dad and sisters) all together. I really do miss him. I feel like we have fallen apart over the years with the obstacles that we've had and I feel like this was grandpa's way of helping us come back together. I hope grandpa can help dad from the other side. I think he is starting to. I have hope.
Grandpa passed away at 6:22am on Wednesday. Grandma said that before he went he took three big breaths and then she felt really peaceful. I am glad that he was in his home and that Grandma was next to him. Times like these really make you thankful for the gospel and eternal families.

Most of the day I spent with Grandma except for a few hours in the afternoon. I went home and Linc and I went on a drive. He was crazy ornery because he was tired and he didn't feel good. I knew he would fall asleep in the car and a drive up the canyon was exactly what I needed. It was comforting to drive through and remember all the great memories my family has had there.
Snagged a picture of the temple on the way up. Grandpa's mom actually passed away there while they were doing a session. I always thought that was so neat.













We've had a lot of love and support from people. My sweet friend Kacy brought this by which was so thoughtful. I'm so glad I have great friends. Love ya Kace.




I'll end on a happier note with some pics of the boys in the tub this afternoon. I know what you are thinking...more pictures of your kids in the tub? didn't you just take about a billion the other day? Yes. Yes I did. It's just so easy because they are confined to one place. :)

02.07.12 yesterday's highlights

Yesterday's highlights

#1
I'm rubbing Linc's legs while we watch a show on the couch. Linc looks over and says, Mommy you are the sweetest girl ever...and the sweeeeeeetest mommy ever. Can I give you a hug? (music to a mommy's ears)

Yes Linc, yes you can. Let's hug.

#2
I walk in our bedroom and find Landon on our bed crocheting a beanie while listening to Eye of the Tiger on his phone. With that kind of motivational music this beanie will be his best yet.

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight...and he's watching us all with the EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYEEEEEEEE of the tiger.

02.05.12 dare, crochet, belly button

Last night was very eventful, it included chips and salsa, a movie, and a truth or dare game which resulted in Landon running through our back yard butt naked at 10:30 at night. Well I guess it wasn't really a truth or dare game, it was pretty much just me daring Landon to do it and he actually did it! I hadn't laughed that hard in a long time. Landon definitely makes life exciting for me. I sure love that man. He has recently decided to take up crocheting as a new hobbie. He taught himself by watching youtube videos and so far he's made a few beanies. I did Xacian's baby pictures on Friday (I'll be sharing a few later) and so Landon made this little hat for him.



Luke has a special love for Gunner. He is always trying to give him loves. Both of the boys are sick, so last night Luke was up most of the night. I was snuggling with him out in the living room when he decided to climbed out of my lap and share some of his snuggles with Gunner. It was pretty cute, even though I was slightly jealous.



Hey Luke, where'd your belly button go? Oh there it is.


See ya later gaters.

02.01.12 squirt, bath

Holy shizzle people it's February! Sometimes it feels like these months just fly by. Linc's birthday is coming up and pretty soon I'm going to have a 4 year old! cra-zey. Alrighty so I said I would be back today with the rest of the pictures, and there are PLLLENTY.

We had dinner at the Rawling's the other night and had a grand ol' time. Luke, on the way over, decided to throw his bottle in the car and it dropped into some crazy abyss because I could not find it any where. Kacy was kind enough to let me borrow this bottle.

Little did I know that it was going to provide quite a bit of entertainment for our family...

Landon was a pretty good shot...most of the time.








bath time for the boys! I usually put the boys in separate cause Linc get's a little crazy, but I'm glad I put them both in, they played so cute together.























Nothing like streaking through the house to make you feel alive!




PS don't mind the crazy mess of clothes every where. I had brought the laundry out in the living room to fold when Luke was napping and didn't get them put away before it was too late.