trip we decided it was time for a go. Using inspiration from friends- we put Dean in his highchair (we evenutally moved him into Ivy's booster so I could get to him better), turned on a movie and gave him his bottle and candy! It worked like a charm. You can see me in the background cutting...
My sweet Grandmother Jeanne passed away on December 7, 2010. It came to me as a shock since I had spoken with her the day before. My grandfather’s birthday was on the 4th, and I felt prompted to call them on Monday (since they live in Nevada) and see how they were doing. She has had health problems for a number of years- but always seemed to pull ahead. She voiced her frustrations in being unable to leave the house for a few weeks. We spoke about books, movies, and my sweet children to name a few. It’s funny- I would speak with Grandpa for 10-15 minutes and then talk to Grandma for an hour! We made plans for a visit the following summer- so that she could meet Dean. I remember feeling soo good after speaking to her. She seemed in such high spirits. I got a call on Tuesday afternoon about her passing. I felt so incredibly grateful and indebted for following the promptings to speak with them.
My grandmother was born June 11, 1930 in Colorado. Her family moved around a bit- her father was a coal miner. They relocated to Nevada where she met and fell in love with my Grandfather. They eloped days before her 17th birthday- and were sealed a few years later in the SLC temple. They had six children- of which my father was #4. I was the 3rd grandchild and 2nd granddaughter. My parents also gave me her name as my middle name.
It’s tough to really describe relationships sometimes. Growing up, she and I clashed a number of times- I think it’s the redheadedness or the similar personality 
quirks… but as I got older I really came to understand and respect her in a way I wish I had a child. I know I’ve inherited a bit of her personality and if I could come away with more- I think I’d be a happy person. I remember my mother describing her as one of the most selfless people she’d ever met. She really cared about others, she gave freely of herself and her time and truly loved the gospel. As I became an adult and a parent, I cherished the phone calls with her- she reminds me so much of myself.
I miss her. It’s tough to say goodbye- even if it’s just a little while. I’ve tried my best to stay in touch with my Grandfather. Grandparents are such sweet people- they can bless our lives in incredible ways.
December has been a pretty busy month for us.
Since we were having a difficult time find a photographer and needing to save some money- we went to downtown Springs with some friends and took tons of pictures! We'd trade off with cameras- trying to catch eachothers families.
