Friday, December 30, 2011
Maxwell had a Birthday!
With all the excitement of the week I had a difficult time remember which day it was. That always happens when I am out of school. (No schedule, no day!) But yesterday was a very important day for us. It was the birthday of Maxwell. He is a big 6 years old now. I can't believe that he is so big. He goes to kindergarten and is growing so much. He loves life and is always laughing, although his mom and dad say that he is sometimes a stinker. (I really don't believe them at all ;) He is a special boy in our family and we love him very much. Happy Birthday, Max!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wonderful Holiday
We are un-winding after a great holiday week. We traveled a lot, visited a lot, traveled some more, ate lots of good food, traveled some more, played with grandchildren, and traveled home. I'm not sure how many miles we put on that new car of ours, but we are thankful we had the new car and didn't have to worry about the transmission acting up on the old car. We were thankful we could just climb in and drive and not worry. Oh, and have a warm car before we got in. It was a great blessing.
We left home on Friday morning and spent the next three nights in Salt Lake. Tammy and Nicky are sharing a house so there was plenty of room for Grandma and Grandpa, or Mom and Dad, whichever way you look at it. Tammy and Josh were so gracious to have a big dinner for us on Saturday night (I think that was what day it was!). Grandpa and the boys had a sleep over in the living room on Friday night, with Lexi spending some of the night with them. Grandma (me :) slept downstairs at Nicky's place, but moved over when Grandpa came down early in the morning with a backache from the blow-up bed. I had opted for sleeping on the couch that night, which was very comfortable. We spent Saturday playing with the kids while I hurried to finish up the Christmas present for Garth. He has been asking for an afghan with a pocket in the bottom for his feet for several years, so this year that is what he got. I had to design it myself, and I'm not sure I really like the way it turned out, but that is what he wanted.
Saturday night we watched as the kids opened their gifts from us. They were so excited for their new pajamas. We then helped them get to bed and zonked out ourselves. We were up bright and early the next morning, but had to wait for the kids to wake up. With the exception of Kayden, who we had to quickly hustle downstairs before he torn open all his toys. He was a sneaker and went out into the living room to check it all out before waking up the others.
We hurried down to Lehi to watch Tyler and Grayson open a few gifts. Tyler was so fun to watch, and Grayson didn't understand all the fuss.
We returned to Tammy's and went to their church for Sunday Sacrament meeting. It was a nice program of music. I have to admit that it was easy for me to rest my head on the wall and fall asleep for a few minutes. Oh, well. I didn't have to play any of the music!
After Sacrament meeting we drove to Logan to take our gifts up to them. They were home from their church meetings and having a relaxing time. (as much as you can relax on Christmas). We played with their toys, and put together Lego stuff. We got as many kisses from Isaac as we could get, hugs from both Morgan and Maxwell, then we took off back to Salt Lake.
Monday afternoon we loaded up our stuff, added a few things of Nicky's, and traveled back to Logan where we spent the next two night. On Tuesday morning we attended the temple with Barrett and Chantel, along with their children, to witness the sealing of Isaac to their family. It was a wonderful event! It was great to see Morgan and Maxwell sitting with their parents on the beautiful settee (is that what it is called or is it just a couch?) Morgan was so pretty in her white crocheted dress, if I do say so myself (Yes, I made it!) I am waiting for her mom to post a picture so I can post it here. Max was so excited about his tie that matched his dad's. And Isaac, what can we say except that he was all smiles and slobbers, which is his trade-mark! He was so happy, as always! It was a beautiful sealing, so quick and to the point. But a priesthood ordinance that is necessary for him to join their forever family.
It was also a great time for Garth and I to have so many of our children in the temple with us. We were missing two very special people, but we know that some day they will be there with us. We pray for that blessing every night and know that some day it will happen. Until then, we will just do what we need to do to be able to be worthy ourselves.
After the temple sealing we all met at their home where Isaac was officially given a name and blessing by his father with all the priesthood brethern there in the circle. Because Isaac was so big and squirmy, Chantel was able to sit in the middle of the circle and hold him. It was a beautiful site. Afterwards, we ate lots of great food and visited with family and friends.
Nicky went home with Tammy and her children, and we spent the night resting because Wednesday morning we were back to the temple for another family wedding. Our niece was married in the exact same room we had been in the day before! I love that room because of the beautiful green altar, the green carpeting, and the green walls. Such a beautiful soft shade of green. Traci was beautiful in her wedding dress and she looked so happy. I'm sure it was a great day for Mary and Cleve to have all their children in the temple together.
We enjoyed the wedding dinner afterward where we were able to visit with family and friends. It was nice to sit at the table large enough for all of the family (minus Mary and Cleve) so we could visit and catch up on every ones families. All-in-all, it was a great day.
We are now back home and wondering when we get to vacation, or rest from our holiday break. I guess the next few days will be our rest time.
I look at the things I need to accomplish this next year and I am already tired. I am finishing up a baby blanket I started last week (for a niece), learned that another niece is having a first baby so I need to do another one. There is also another wedding in February that I must get an afghan done for. And some Christmas stockings to do. I think my hands will be busy the next 12 months. I think I will love it!
I am so thankful for all the wonderful things that have happened this past month. I am hoping for many more in the months to come.
We left home on Friday morning and spent the next three nights in Salt Lake. Tammy and Nicky are sharing a house so there was plenty of room for Grandma and Grandpa, or Mom and Dad, whichever way you look at it. Tammy and Josh were so gracious to have a big dinner for us on Saturday night (I think that was what day it was!). Grandpa and the boys had a sleep over in the living room on Friday night, with Lexi spending some of the night with them. Grandma (me :) slept downstairs at Nicky's place, but moved over when Grandpa came down early in the morning with a backache from the blow-up bed. I had opted for sleeping on the couch that night, which was very comfortable. We spent Saturday playing with the kids while I hurried to finish up the Christmas present for Garth. He has been asking for an afghan with a pocket in the bottom for his feet for several years, so this year that is what he got. I had to design it myself, and I'm not sure I really like the way it turned out, but that is what he wanted.
Saturday night we watched as the kids opened their gifts from us. They were so excited for their new pajamas. We then helped them get to bed and zonked out ourselves. We were up bright and early the next morning, but had to wait for the kids to wake up. With the exception of Kayden, who we had to quickly hustle downstairs before he torn open all his toys. He was a sneaker and went out into the living room to check it all out before waking up the others.
We hurried down to Lehi to watch Tyler and Grayson open a few gifts. Tyler was so fun to watch, and Grayson didn't understand all the fuss.
We returned to Tammy's and went to their church for Sunday Sacrament meeting. It was a nice program of music. I have to admit that it was easy for me to rest my head on the wall and fall asleep for a few minutes. Oh, well. I didn't have to play any of the music!
After Sacrament meeting we drove to Logan to take our gifts up to them. They were home from their church meetings and having a relaxing time. (as much as you can relax on Christmas). We played with their toys, and put together Lego stuff. We got as many kisses from Isaac as we could get, hugs from both Morgan and Maxwell, then we took off back to Salt Lake.
Monday afternoon we loaded up our stuff, added a few things of Nicky's, and traveled back to Logan where we spent the next two night. On Tuesday morning we attended the temple with Barrett and Chantel, along with their children, to witness the sealing of Isaac to their family. It was a wonderful event! It was great to see Morgan and Maxwell sitting with their parents on the beautiful settee (is that what it is called or is it just a couch?) Morgan was so pretty in her white crocheted dress, if I do say so myself (Yes, I made it!) I am waiting for her mom to post a picture so I can post it here. Max was so excited about his tie that matched his dad's. And Isaac, what can we say except that he was all smiles and slobbers, which is his trade-mark! He was so happy, as always! It was a beautiful sealing, so quick and to the point. But a priesthood ordinance that is necessary for him to join their forever family.
It was also a great time for Garth and I to have so many of our children in the temple with us. We were missing two very special people, but we know that some day they will be there with us. We pray for that blessing every night and know that some day it will happen. Until then, we will just do what we need to do to be able to be worthy ourselves.
After the temple sealing we all met at their home where Isaac was officially given a name and blessing by his father with all the priesthood brethern there in the circle. Because Isaac was so big and squirmy, Chantel was able to sit in the middle of the circle and hold him. It was a beautiful site. Afterwards, we ate lots of great food and visited with family and friends.
Nicky went home with Tammy and her children, and we spent the night resting because Wednesday morning we were back to the temple for another family wedding. Our niece was married in the exact same room we had been in the day before! I love that room because of the beautiful green altar, the green carpeting, and the green walls. Such a beautiful soft shade of green. Traci was beautiful in her wedding dress and she looked so happy. I'm sure it was a great day for Mary and Cleve to have all their children in the temple together.
We enjoyed the wedding dinner afterward where we were able to visit with family and friends. It was nice to sit at the table large enough for all of the family (minus Mary and Cleve) so we could visit and catch up on every ones families. All-in-all, it was a great day.
We are now back home and wondering when we get to vacation, or rest from our holiday break. I guess the next few days will be our rest time.
I look at the things I need to accomplish this next year and I am already tired. I am finishing up a baby blanket I started last week (for a niece), learned that another niece is having a first baby so I need to do another one. There is also another wedding in February that I must get an afghan done for. And some Christmas stockings to do. I think my hands will be busy the next 12 months. I think I will love it!
I am so thankful for all the wonderful things that have happened this past month. I am hoping for many more in the months to come.