Twelve Days of Christmas

Sometimes we recognize the angels around us.  As I was going through a particularly hard time due to the decline and fragility of Mom, an angel family gifted us the 12 Days of Christmas.  It was so fun to find these wonderful gifts each evening after a difficult day.  They so lifted my spirits and reminded me of all the good in the world.

We finally learned that Jeremy, Emily, Mason, Tanner, Olivia and Sophie Leger were our angels.

Katelyn, Spencer and Paige Visit Mom

I was so glad the St. Johns came to visit Mom. Mom loved it.

I'm not sure she knew who they were, but she understood they were her g-grandchildren.

She also knew they loved her.

Wayne's 80th Birthday

To celebrate Wayne's 80th birthday we all went to Windows on the Square for lunch.

It was so good that Kim & Steven came up from Henderson NV, and Chantel & Dave came up from St. George UT.  I love that Kari as well as Julie & Tom live here.  It is great to all be together.

We all pooled our resources and printed five copies of a photo book I put together.  It contains a section for each family.  I probably included too many photos.  It was fun to look at them at Julie & Tom's after the lunch.

Mom's on Hospice

Mom has been falling often, is very weak, cannot dress herself, cannot hear very well at all, and she is very confused. Dr. Christian's PA said she has pneumonia, is retaining fluids, has low oxygen levels, and her heart may be shutting down. It is very unlikely that she could ever get better.  She is very frail. As Mom's fondest wish now is to die to be with Dad and to not "be a burden" on us, and considering her health issues, the PA had her put on hospice care.  This is all hard on everyone, but all four of us feel it is for the best now. Intermountain Health Care Hospice is a blessing at this point.

Last Five Generation Photo

Mom, Julie, me, Melissa and Crew

I was glad Julie and Melissa came to our traditional Sunday Night at Mom's.  We took the opportunity to take this five-generation photo and as it turned out, it was to be the last time we could do this.  Mom is getting more and more frail, is falling fairly often, is extremely hard of hearing and is often confused.   We are very concerned about her.  She is 96 years old.  It is amazing she has been able to live alone as long as she has.  Shawna and I are taking turns staying with her now.  

Light the World - Spencer Knows

I really loved the Instagram post of Spencer's. Nothing makes me happier than knowing my children and grandchildren understand the importance of the Savior in their lives and have a desire to serve Him and others.  

Shooter at Mueller Park Jr. High School

With all the school shootings of late, it was especially terrifying when the news reported a young shooter at Mueller Park Jr. High School. Jackson Brooks and so many others we know attend there.  Because the boy's parents realized their son had taken a gun, notified the authorities and went to the school, a tragedy was averted.  

Christmas is Coming

Madi Mott with their nativity scene with her much loved lamby by her side.

Autumn

Hayley and Kim hiking in St. George.  Beautiful girls in beautiful weather.

This picture was taken on November 18th at Nielsen's Frozen Custard.

Mom loved going there so we often stopped there after her Friday hair appointments.

I love this picture so much.

This year I have fallen in love with BYU Sports Nation because 

it is so fun to see the interaction and fun with Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan.

2016 Thanksgiving

It was so nice to go to St. George and have Thanksgiving at Chantel & Dave's home.  They went to a lot of work and had a super feast prepared for us.  We missed Kari and family who went to his parents in Payson and Kim and family who stayed in Henderson because their grown children have work schedules that did not permit the time off.  Life happens that way.

Whitely looked cute in her new "My 1st Turkey Day" outfit her grandma Lancaster gave her.

Crew is the most pleasant baby ever and he was fun to have with us again.

I think Zack looked especially handsome today.

It is always a treat to have Mason & Chase home from the University of Utah.

Cashaye and Miguel came.

They always have their children looking adorable. 

When we commented on what we are thankful for I said, "I'm thankful for our diverse family with all it's love."  Juan said, "Diverse?  We're all white."  

It was cold as we watched the pickle ball but so fun.

Sorry I didn't get photos of Jeff and Zack.

The courts are fabulous.

We went to Henderson on Friday.

Steven treated all of us to lunch at Settebello so we could have Austin wait on us.

Austin was exceptionally friendly and talkative this trip. We had a great time.

I was thrilled to see Gryffin and that he remembered me and was excited to see me.

I was sorry Lyndsey had to work (at the Apple Store).  I miss her.

We had a relaxing evening at Tom & Julie's.  Julie and Lauren were doing the Black Friday thing, mostly at Old Navy.  We watched football with Tom (when the dogs weren't blocking his view), and enjoyed some down time.  Jeff and Ellie went to In-N-Out Burger and treated all of us to delicious hamburgers, fries and drinks.  When Lauren got home she made Ellie and Madi so happy by doing their nails.  Melissa and Lauren are working hard to make dolls for an Etsy shop.  Soooo cute!

Uriona Thanksgiving

We all met at Julie and Tom's new home in Bountiful.  There was plenty of room, everything was festive and all the food was great.   It was fun to have two new babies join us this year.  

 

 
As this was the first time all of Tom & Julie's family could be together, she scheduled a photo shoot just prior to our dinner.  What a great opportunity!

Veterans Day

Nail Tech Grad

Lauren set a goal to become a nail tech and with Bonnie's help, she did it.

This skill will help her work as she completes her degree at the University of Utah.

Crew Harvey Mott Blessing

The blessing day for this beautiful child.

Jeff, Crew, Melissa, Ellie, Madi

Stacy, Dane, Hobie, Dax, Tess Uriona

Stan, Nici, Sally, Lydia Bailey

I was so glad to be there.