2013/08/01 Thursday: The Naptime Avengers

I'm glad to have some moments of lightness in this dark week.

2013/07/31 Wednesday: How I Feel Today

We are making funeral arrangements, taking turns crying, and trying to keep the kids busy.

2013/07/30 Tuesday: A Very Sad Day

I was at the hospital as Nick's stepfather Brian passed away today.  I'm not going into details on this light-hearted blog, but we are all very sad.  This was sudden, and it is hard.

2013/07/29 Great Grandpa Buddy

The kids and I visited Nick's grandpa, who is now living in Salt Lake. 

2013/08/28 Sunday: Fun With Nana

Henry was living his dream when he had a chance to ride his cousin's mini 4-wheeler.  The dream was shattered when he had to give it back and there was lots of crying.  Samantha cut his hair today, so he can finally see again- his bangs were way too long.

 

Gigi was content to borrow a tricycle.  She loves bikes.

We had a fun day together and a great dinner.  Also, the kids have discovered where Debbie hides suckers, part of the magic of every grandmother's house.

2013/07/27 Saturday: Our Day with Iuliana

We spent our morning with the Blakelys at temple square.  I always love visiting because it's so pretty, and because it's where I was married.  A while ago when Henry saw a picture from our wedding day, he said in shock, "You got married without me?" as if we had slighted him but not inviting him.

We still found time to goof off, just a little.
We made a new bride and groom blush by cheering as their photographer made them kiss.

Iuliana was excited when she spotted Elder Neil L Anderson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve that lead the LDS Church.  He happens to live close to my brother in Bountiful.

We next grabbed lunch and spent the afternoon playing at the Discovery Gateway Children's museum.  They kids loved it, and would have been happy to live there forever.

2013/07/26 Friday: Stereotypes Make Her Sad

Miss A, vacuuming in heels on the porch.  She's just missing the pearls to be Donna Reed.

But more excitingly, having Miss A here means that Iuliana is here!  Her little family is staying at my mom's for a couple of nights.  She and Trent went out tonight to celebrate their anniversary.