We'll Miss You Grandpa!

My Grandpa passed away today.

I stopped to say "Goodbye."

As I told him that I loved him,

It was difficult not to cry.

Grandma shared some stories

About the good and bad times they'd had.

Then she leaned over and kissed his forhead and stated,

"I'm going to miss you Dad."

My father marveled at his hands,

"Look at them. Aren't they big and strong?"

I nodded and thought about all of the things Grandpa has done with them,

The list is very long.

Grandpa's health was so poor.

And yet, I never heard him complain.

I'm thankful that he was able to go,

Because I know he was in a lot of pain.

Grandpa we will miss you!

We will miss you more than you know.

We hope that we can live like you,

And endure til it's our time to go.

Fish Are Our Friends, Not Food!

A couple of days ago we bought some new fish for our tank
We bought a couple of these orange/blue fish.

One of these silvery spotted fish.

An algae eater and a mini catfish (Not pictured). My son Andrew asked if we were going to eat the catfish when it got bigger.
"These fish are our friends, not food" I replied.

We're happy with our new fish.

Going Back To School

Yes! You read the title correctly. I am going back to school and I am soooo excited. I received a pamplet in the mail a couple of days ago from UVU. There are several community classes close to my home, and surprisingly, they're not very expensive. The class I signed up for is titled "How To Finish Your Basement." I get to learn how to frame walls, hang doors, ceilings, sheetrock, and, finish a bathroom. -I can't wait. I love do-it-yourself projects. If any of you are interested in taking a class, here is the website: www.uvu.edu/ce/northvalley

Pink Eye Is No Fun!

Pink eye is no fun!

...Well it is pretty fun because you get to miss school (According to Andrew).

-Everyone except I got sick,

but no worries!

We've all begun antibiotic drops.

Abby's First Day Of Preschool!

Today was Abby's first day of preschool. I am doing a "Mommy" preschool this year with several woman from my ward. Abby had a wonderful first day. -She made a tiger out of a paper bag and she also painted an aligator. -So cute!

Labor Day

Crazy driver!

Beautiful mountains!

Labor day was nice. We went for another one of our "Rides." First, we drove over to Heber. All of us got a milk shake from Granny's. If you've never had a milk shake there before, it's right up there with Labeau's at Bear Lake. After the milk shake, we drove over to Midway. Some one told me a while back that there was a rode in Midway that you can take that will connect you to cascade springs. We went exploring and found it. What a beautiful place we live in! The wasatch mountains are amazing. Here are some pictures from our trip.

Sunday 9/6/09

Our sweet little baby Alyssa was blessed yesterday. Yes, it's official! Her name is Alyssa, (Not Margarette Ann ...as Aaron would say). -I just wanted to thank everyone that was able to come. We had a wonderful time visiting with all of you. Here are some pictures from the event.

Breelyn, Me, Alyssa, Abby, Brody, and Andrew shortly before the meeting
Breelyn, Aaron, Alyssa, Abby, Brody, and Andrew. Again, shortly before the meeting.

Our beautiful girl

Isn't she gorgeous!

All of the family

Alyssa with her cousin Emily

Andrew

Our melted desert!

Yummy leftovers

Andrew, my brother-in-law (Sam), Great Grandma Bullock, Grandpa Walker, and Grandma Walker


Here is a copy of an email written by my father-in-law (Kent Walker)

Dear Family,

Today my father gave me my beautiful name and a very special Father's blessing, then my Mother shared her wonderful Testimony to me.

Today was the second most wonderful day of my life---the first was my birth to my mother.

Today was extra special to me in another way too---I was dressed in a beautiful white dress that my Aunt Karie Jean made---I was held, hugged, kissed and smothered with love from so many, many family members; I know that my 'Heavenly Parents' sent me to all of you.

Today, 'I really am the baby sister' to my two big brother's Andrew and Brody---and too my two wonderful sister's, Abby and Breelyn---I know the 'four' of you will take good care of me---another reason I choose you to be my family here on earth.

I am so excited to meet all of my family---so we can begin to (as I get somewhat older) create treasured family memories together.

'Grandma Bullock and Grandma Argyle', having you share your day with me is one of those 'treasured family memories'---I love you!!!

Well, I need a diaper change and a nurse(ing) about now---

Alyssa.