Jan Misc

Jan Misc...

Ashley and her girls came into town so we met up at Trista's house to hang out for the day.

Trevor studying for the Utah bar 

Dad taking the boys shopping....buying them new watches

Twins at Grandma Slack's house with Maddox

Cousins playing at the park

Gravady at dodgeball

Campfire with cousins

Aidan is getting so good at making dad's homemade bread

Grandpa Slack made us some horseshoe yard art.

All the boys having a late night

Aidan doing is Sunday raps

Boys doing their crafts

KK tellling me about her day while I snuggle in bed

 

Tawnya Graveside

I can't believe it has already been a year.  Tawnya was such a loving and compassionate person. Even though she struggled with mental health she was always thinking of other people.  I can not believe she is gone but know she is home and is not longer struggling.  I wish I would of had more time with her but it has taught me to remember those in my life and to make time for those you love.

To celebrate her life and remember her on the year anniversary of her passing Tami, My mom and I went to visit her graveside.  We drove up to St. George and stopped for some lunch and then went to the cemetery.  I hadn't been there since her funeral.  It was a bittersweet visit but loved being able to be there with my sister and mom.  

 

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Dec Misc

 Dec Misc...

Corbin hanging with Preston all day

Eating some sushi burritos with the gift card dad got us for Christmas

Shopping for siblings Christmas presents

Jade, Aidan, Davyn and Corbin

Corbin building  fort while waiting at Twins soccer practice

Playing world cup

Enjoying friend rice our friend made us

Aidan helping Grandpa build his pergola 

Twins building creations

Peck and Trev getting warm by the oven

Jade Playing the oculus

Dad has to go on a work trip to Florida for a few days and this was his view

We came up with a modern translation of the Articles of Faith to help the kids understand more simply the things we believe.

New Years Eve

New Years Eve was a little different his year.  Two of my kids are old enough to be out on their own so I was only with my 3 littles but that is ok.  I love watching the older ones make friends and build their own social lives...even though I see them less.  KK went to a party at a friends house and Aidan went to a BBQ and then the church dance.  

We had Whits family over as well as GMa and Papa.  We ate, played games, watched movies and played the xbox.  We were hoping for fire and spa but it was too windy and cold.  We nearly missed the countdown but glad to ring in the new year with these crazies.  

 

Grandma Waite Funeral

Oh how blessed I have been to know Grandma Waite and so grateful to know I will see you again.  It is crazy that 6 days ago we were laughing and crying together at grandpas funeral and now we are saying a temporary good bye to you. Over 66 years married and were only separated for 25 days in between each other’s passing.  I am grateful for the love and example you were to me.  You gave me so much encouragement and advice when I struggled as a young mother.  You kept it real by telling me all the times you hid in the car in your garage to cry it out when life became too much for you while raising little babies. You showed me what it is to love your family with your whole heart.  I love the time we had living down the street from you and our weekly walks to your house. I love how much you loved your grand babies and great grand babies.  There was never a doubt how much you loved them.  Until we meet again!  

 

It seems like we were just here but I guess that is because 2 weeks ago we were at a funeral for Grandpa.  It was a beautiful service and loved being reminded of all the ways you touched peoples lives.  I am grateful for my crazy family and love being apart of the Waite Clan.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

I love Christmas traditions.  Christmas eve we do Pho for dinner and then open PJ's.  The kids also decided to open their siblings gift they got for each other tonight as well.

KK and Aidan got matching pj's

Christmas morning we open gifts and hang out until my family shows up

My (Slack) family comes over for breakfast and games. This year we did the saran wrap ball

Afterwards we went to Trev's families to have a Christmas program, open gifts and eat dinner.