Mothers Day and Barkley

A few months ago my friend Jen asked if I would help her do a booth at the BYU Womens Conference. Our subject to present was Childrens Hospitals and projects and ideas for women to "go and do"  We had a lot of fun putting the whole thing together and I think we pulled it off nicely. It was really fun to be a part of such a big thing. 

Our yard is coming along nicely. Chad is making a fun garden area and is making an amazing fence out of railroad ties. He rented a post hole digger and the kids loved watching.

Bath time with three boys can be pretty chaotic

Welding for the fence

O had strep throat a few weeks ago, so I got to stay home from church with him. We had some fun "fixing" things around the house

Sundays are always super busy for this guy. He tries to rest when he can!

Our neighbors had us over for dinner the other night and they have a pet tarantula. Owen was fascinated. Grace, not so much. 

Oh this boy and his blue eyes. What a doll. 

Carlos the female kitty

Henry made a good friend

Until he realized that good friend was teething

Feeding the ducks. 

Cake with Grandpa Rog

Mikey made us some sweet bracelets at moms and muffins

I took Gracie to get a pedicure on the Saturday before mothers day. She is quickly starting to realize that being the only girl has its perks. 

We also went to the bounce house in Logan over Mothers day weekend. Owen loved it. 

Mothers Day. What can I say, it's the best job in the world when I have co-workers like this. 

Also, we got a PUPPY!! This little boy is a mini schnauzer and the BEST dog. He is so smart and the kids already love him so much. His name is Barkley.

Grandma Pollock

About a month ago, my last living Grandparent passed away. My Grandma Pollock was my mothers mom. She passed away in her home after years of deteriorating health. She had been renting a small modest home in Kanab and there my mom was able to take care of her physical needs. I would talk to my mom almost daily about Grandma and how she was doing.  Life is so funny. I remember being extremely close to my grandma when I was little. I remember asking my parents when we could go to her house next and when I could see her.  She was so fun. Then as the years went by and life got in the way I didn't really even have a relationship with her. She was able to meet all of my children except Henry. I will always remember the feeling of gratitude I had watching her hold my babies. When she passed away, I remember thinking how much I want my kids to have good memories of mine and Chads parents.  Family is everything. We can take nothing with us but them into our next life.  Going to Tropic to help Grandma look for rocks, and the feeling of a soft blanket she had just crocheted for us were things I will never forget. My kids have orchards and bees, tractor rides and movies in the theatre room with Grandpa Staheli. They have red rocks and fudge, and cookie dough shakes with Grandpa Rog.  I know they will never forget these things just like I will never forget.  I am so grateful that my children have so many people in their lives that love them.  I will miss my Grandma, but I am so glad I will get to see her again.  Hopefully crocheting another blanket. 

The table set up at her funeral

Grandma and Grandpa Pollock (moms parents)

All of moms siblings

The funeral was in Tropic so we were able to spend the night in Boulder on our way to the funeral. Even though it was short, it was a really nice visit. This high chair has seen a lot of babies. Grandma Gardner said her children sat in it. 

On our way home. We promised the kids if they ate everything on their plates and Grandma Gardners house we would get them ice cream on the way home. 

Even Henry :)

Till we meet again.