Color Me Happy...

 Lucky Alisha got to go to the Festival of Colors with her BFF Cousin Ryann. They had a blast. Thanks Steve and Jen for including her in all your fun adventures. You are the best!

A Wonderful Weekend...

Due to Big A being sick, I took the younger A's for a sleepover. It was a lot of fun. Both girls only woke up once and at the same time so it wasn't so bad. It also had been awhile since we had little A. Without a crib it is hard to have the girls sleepover. 

Skyler was in California for his team TNT's National Comp. He was sad he missed out on the sleepover, but his team did really good and next stop...Disney World for Worlds comp.

Taisha also had a comp and did really good taking 2nd a place and winning the girl she always wanted to beat. We are proud parents.

 Sweet baby A.

 Little A

 Taisha is a natural with children.

 We ended up trading the little ones for Big A. She was bugged with Alisha's friends being so noisy in the room next door while she was trying to sleep.

Well, I thought it was funny...

 And IIIeIIII

Will always 

Love

 You....

 

My favorite Aunt Desirae!

Oh, dear isn't she sweet. 

You should have heard her belt that song out. 

Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton would be proud.

Photos by McKenna.

Spring is here...

So Danny talked me into going to West Mountain with him for a couple hours of work. Well, it turned out to be 6 hours. After awhile, I went outside to enjoy the warm weather, the beautiful scenery of the farms and to rest after a full days work with a tired heart. While watching farmers out working hard on their farms was fascinating. What under appreciated, hard workers.Then I took these pictures right before my phone went nighty night. Grr... So I sat in the truck, looked through sample magazines and as the day was turning to night, I grabbed a notebook and a pen and planned my funeral in the grey light and then made a grocery list. Once it was dark, I started cursing my husband and the homeowner for taking forever. I was mostly upset that my dreams won't come true but other people's do. Feeling sorry for myself and being jealous is an unattractive thing about me lately. It sure was beautiful though.

Sunday at the Park...

 Little A has been having a hard time with Baby A. She is getting better, but I thought a day out in the warm sun would do her good. This early spring has been the BEST! 65 degrees in March is mostly unheard of.

 Our beloved hammock. It broke with Danny in it later :'(

 So we hung out, slacklined,  and played at the park.

 I wish this picture wasn't blurry. I love this picture of Cindy and Little A.

I held Baby A the whole  time. She is too precious.

 Weirdo.

 Cutie pie.

 I have really gotten to know Hot Grandma Cindy and I just love her to death.

What a beautiful day!

My Grandpa's Funeral...

Note: all pictures were by my mom's awesome cousin's husband David Terry. I did steal them but hoped he would not be mad. :)

Today was my Grandpa Poll's funeral. The two talks giving by my Uncle Sterling and Aunt Angela were absolutely wonderful full of memories and messages. Alisha and Danny went with me. I however didn't go to the graveside. I regret that a lot. Danny was too busy.

Up until the age of four, I remember my grandpa and his new family, aunts and uncles older and younger than me coming to a few family events. I was always so excited to see my other grandpa.

You see...

My grandparents divorced when my mom was younger and my grandma and grandpa both remarried. So I rarely saw my Grandpa Poll. There were bad feelings between my mom the older siblings towards their dad.

I remember one time seeing my Grandpa Poll and he gave me a doll. I named her Elizabeth and had her until my parents divorced and it got lost. I was devastated!

My grandpa had the bluest eyes and when he talked to you he seemed to really listen and was very sincere. His family were always so nice and loving when we would see them. My Great-Grandpa Poll died a few years ago. She NEVER forgot a birthday card until she simply couldn't see anymore.

Over the years I would see my grandpa only a few times. He always had a hug and wanted to know how I was doing. He was very depressed and at that time it made me feel sad and a little weird.

Well, today I just wanted to say goodbye to him and thank the Poll family for all they did for him. He wasn't always the easiest I heard.

I love you Grandpa. I am also sorry for referring to you as my biological grandfather and just David. You never truly wronged ME so I hope you can hear my pleas for forgiveness. I hope your homecoming with your brothers, parents and son was wonderful.

 Doesn't my Aunt Natalie look like a movie star?

 

 Uncles and Aunts, Sterling, Angela, Marcelle, Natalie, Aaron, Mom, Juliane and Jay. Missing James and Scott.

My aunts, uncles and cousins.

 My mom and Grandma Lamb. David and my Grandma stayed in touch.

 Juliane with her sweet husband.

 My hunky cousin Lane with Angela and Mom.

Mom talking to her cute nieces.

 

 My mom and her uncle Robert who had a heart attack not to long ago. 

I am glad he is still with us. He is my Grandpa's youngest brother who used to live across the street from us in West Jordan.

 I love seeing Jay smile.

My beautiful cousins Savanah and Mia

What a beautiful day. 

May you be in peace and find happiness Grandpa. I love you.