Monday, April 20, 2009

It's Been Forever

It's been forever since I updated my blog so I've just posted some random pictures of events that have taken place in our home so far this year. The past couple of months have been a roller coaster of emotions. With Daxton getting injured, Jake being diagnosed again with cancer but also having a new grandson born and two more on the way. I know Heavenly Father is watching over us and blessing us. I also know that Jake continues to need those blessings in his behalf so please continue to pray for him. He has been a blessing to our family and Shana and the boys. And now Presley.

As many of you know, Daxton was kicked by a horse in February. He was life flighted to Primary Childrens hospital with a grade 4 spleen laceration. What a trying time for his parents and for us as his grandparents. It's so hard to see your sweethearts hurting and in pain. But he was such a trooper. So brave. I know through everyones faith and prayers he was blessed and is doing so well now. I love you Dax!! Easter Sunday 2009. We are missing Troy and Easton in the picture. Troy was in Memphis setting up his new office for the summer work there. Easton was asleep in the house. The weather was so beautiful for an egg hunt. The kids had a blast and made a haul of candy and prizes. This is what my life is all about. There isn't anything better in this world than surrounding myself with my sweet adorable grandchildren. I'm so thankful that they love coming to our home and spending time with us. We are truley blessed. I love you Brayden, Daxton, Makinley, Gentry, Colby and Easton!! Me with our newest little grandchild Easton. We got to tend him and all of the other grandkids while their parents all went out on a date. They appreciated the time alone without all the kids so I"m glad we offered to watch them.

Cousins...what more can I say? Brayden is such a good cousin to the smaller ones. He especially loves the little ones. He's going to make a really good big brother to Presley. It was such a beautiful day yesterday. We had a barbeque outside for Troys going away party and Kristi and Gentrys birthdays. Makinley and Brayden needed their shades..it was so bright outside.
We celebrated Kristi's and Gentry's birthdays yesterday. Since we'll be in Hawaii and Troy and Kori are leaving we needed to wish them a Happy Birthday. Gentry is an adorable 3 year old. Stubborn but cute!! And Kristi is the daughterinlaw that you always dream about. What a great wife and mom too. Happy Birthday to my sweethearts

Troy, Kori and Colby are leaving in two days for Memphis. Troys work will be there this summer as he will once again be managing his alarm company office. We hate that they leave us every summer and we will miss them tons but he can make lots of money so that he can take his mama out to lunch again!! We love you guys!! Well..what can I say? This is Utah weather. One day it's in the 60's the next we wake up to 13" of snow on April 15th. Even though we are so tired of it and ready for spring it was so gorgeous to see the trees etc. We really are blessed to live where we do. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
In the picture at the top it is Easter Sunday 2009. We were missing Troy and Easton in the picture. Troy was in Memphis getting his office set up for work. Easton was asleep in the house. It was a beautiful day for an Easter egg hunt. The kids made a haul with candy and prizes.

Each year I have an Easter egg hunt for the kids. They love the candy and prizes. I don't think the parents like all the candy but that's what it's all about. I'm so blessed to have these adorable sweethearts in my life. Each one is so unique and I love them more than life!!
Our wonderful soninlaw Jake is once again enduring the effects of cancer. It breaks our heart to see this happen. He is such a fighter and so with his faith and all of our prayers we know he will kick this in the butt forever! He is so excited for his little Presley to arrive. He was on the 7th floor of the hospital having his chemo when Kristi was downstairs having her baby so he walked down to see Easton. We love you Jake!!
Jared and Kristi welcomed their 3rd child into their family. An adorable baby boy. They are naming him Easton Tucker. Tucker is Jareds grandmas maiden name. I know it's a fun new experience for them to have a little boy now. What a cute family!! My three beautiful daughters are all pregnant at the same time. It's been so fun to see them each advance in their pregnancies. Kristi with Easton, Shana with Presley and Kori with Adeline. It's so exciting to think of 3 new grandbabies within 6 months of each other. Wow we're so blessed. Makinley celebrated her 5th birthday in March. She is such a joy to our family. Always says the cutest little things. I love her hugs and kisses and that she loves spending time at our home with us. I love you Makinley!!