House stuff!

The house is almost done!!! Just a handful of weeks to go!

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Londy and I went to see the musical a few weeks back. She was in heaven! So fun spending one on one time with the kids!

Grandpas Funeral

My grandpa passed away February 6, 2013 in our home.  His funeral was held February 12, 2013.
Below are some pictures of the service and other pictures from the week.  The flowers are from my friends at Dr. Humpherys office.  York made the shadow box for Grandpas Navy uniform.  The service was amazing.  So many great things were said of my Grandpa.  Such a tribute to a great man!

Grandpas last days

It's been a little over a month since I lost my Grandpa.  I had no idea it would be this hard to lose him.  There has been a lot of tears shed, some anger, lots of love, etc.  Let me start off by saying how honored I was to be his granddaughter.  I never doubted if I was loved.  He called me several times a week to tell me how much he loved me, and usually ended up getting emotional and hanging up.  I am so blessed that I was able to care for him full time in his last months.  We have a bond that few can understand.  We spent all day, every day together; serving one another.  Although sometimes physically taxing, it was always a pleasure serving him.  I am so glad that his passing went quickly.  He didn't suffer.  His last breaths were spent holding my moms hand with one hand, and holding mine with the other.  I think that's how he wanted it.  Quiet.  Peaceful.  Surrounded by love.  Luckily, everyone was able to say goodbye several days earlier when he was lucid.  He laughed, talked, and joked with all the great grandkids.  He was so delightful.  I loved the way he always made me feel.  I feel such a void without him here.  I walk to his room expecting to see him there asking me to fix the darn tv remote again.  I love that my children, especially Piper, were so close to him.  Pippi spent countless hours with him, helping him adjust his bed, giving him his meds, and just snuggling together in his bed.  The day after he passed, she came up to me and said, "Grandpa Payne is walking now up in heaven, right?" Yep, he finally is.  I am glad he is with our Heavenly Father and with relatives who have passed.  Honestly, I miss him like crazy, but I hope that hurt goes away.

Happy Valentines Day!

I'm so far behind on posting! Valentines day was fun celebrating with the kids and in Becks class! I was in charge this year, and my trusty sidekick, Pip, came to help me out! We also, with Grandma Jilly, did the 14 days of Valentines, so the kids loved it! Fun days!

My Pippi Girl

Oh how I adore this girl of mine! She's my little mini me and we spend the majority of everyday glued together! I love her voice, her sweet personality, and all the hilarious things she says and does! I am so incredibly lucky that she chose me!

Fire station field trip!

Pipers preschool class went to the fire station for a field trip! She loves all her little friends and they all have so much fun together!