In Memory...

In memory of a great man! My grandpa who lived next door to us my whole life passed away on March 31, 2011. It was very sudden, but it was peaceful. I had to opportunity to use my skills as a CNA in helping care for him for a short time before he passed. Then again, I had the chance to help clean him up before he was taken to the mortuary. This seemed morbid to a lot of people in my family, but it was a spiritual experience for me, and gave me closure as a health profession and as his granddaughter. I don't think caring for any number of dying patients could prepare anyone for taking care of someone so close to you. The week is a blur, but I think Heavenly Father uses times like these to remind us of how blessed we are. The support and love from family and friends have been fanaminal! We love and appreciate all of you! My great friend, neighbor, and my grandpa's other granddaughter, Megan sang with me at his funeral. It was one of the hardest things I've done, but we had to do it with composue, because it was what Grandpa wanted. These words rang true to me as we sang: "His hands are catching your tears, and even without any words he hears. You feel so far, but he's right where you are and He knows every breath, every pain. He knows your heart and he knows your name. The giver of life, the light in your soul. Oh come home, come rest, let him bless your every breath." This was Every Breath by Jenny Phillips and the tears were pouring at the end of the song as Megan and I embraced for the last time next to our Grandpa. Thanks Megan and thanks to everyone for the love and care they gave to Grandpa all these years! He served, and blessed lives and now he has gone home to let his master bless his every breath. We love you Grandpa!!!

Catch Up Day

Wow! I guess it's been a while since I've updated. Oops! Well, quite a bit has been going on. A couple of weeks ago we went down to Monticello and visited Clint, Kristy and Taylynn. They are doing so much to their house right now! We took a bunch of tools down and built some stairs and a couple of walls. I built a small wall, but then stopped because it scared Clint that I was closing my eyes when I pulled the trigger on the nail gun. :) Here are some pictures of our fun weekend as a family. The theatre part of the house has an old stage, so Kaylee and I took Tay up there and did a little dancing!

We even took a bow for Kristy and Mom when they clapped for us.
Say cheese!
Mom bought this smart girl a big girl potty. It sings when she tinkles. She also really enjoyed my purse.

To turn the water off so they could work in the bathroom Casey had to crawl in a hole. It was good to see Clint and Casey laughing and working together again.
We went up in the mountains and found a pretty fun trail for the boys to go four wheeling on and Kristy went on a hike herself.
Me and one of my awesome sisters!

This was an opportune moment Kaylee saw!

The Monticello, UT temple
Kaylee has always been a natural with horses and Kristy had some connections.
Taylynn's new puppy Bella. She loves this little puppy.

Mom going back to her roots.

Kristy making new roots! You did awesome sis! :)

Bye Bye for now! Love ya!

Christmas Joys

This Christmas Clint and Kristy and Taylynn came up to be with us. Taylynn is really starting to show her personality, and is such a fun little one to have around. We ended up going to my Grandpa Moore's for Christmas Even with family members. My Aunt Emma is wonderful and came up with some games for us to play. The first was a minute to win it kind of game. You had to stack six cups as high as possible, and put four little ornaments in each cup. People got pretty creative which made it that much more entertaining. Kristy very intent on her project. However, Tay wanted to be with her Mom so the tower fell.Casey even joined in on the fun!My cousin Marcus did it my favorite way.

Then, we moved on to the flour game. I guess my Dad and his siblings played this on Christmas Eve when they were younger, but it was a new game to us. You just pack flour into a plastic cup and put it on a baking pan. Lift off the plastic cup and lay a penny on the top. Each person takes a knife and slowly slims it down. The person and slims it when the tower of flour falls has to find the penny in the mound of flour with their mouth. Kristy and Marcus ended up being the ones to do that! :)Kristy slimming down the sides.
And it's my turn!
After coughing up flour and a few root beers later he was fine! :)

Christmas morning was so much fun! Tay wasn't quite sure what to do at first, but once she got the hang of it she didn't want to stop! She helped everyone open their presents. Her big present was a battery operated four wheeler. She loved it!

She wanted to take her new baby dolls and books on rides.

Aunt Crystal bought her a set of all the princess dolls. Thanks Kristy for letting her take them out of the box.:) My Mom bought her lots of fun new books!

Casey got a new stereo and nice new tools for his shop.

Kaylee got an awesome purse that Kristy made her and Kristy got a cricket that hooks to the computer to do more stuff than just a regular cricket.

Ever since my surgery I have been obsessed with Subway because I can actually eat it without getting sick, so I was super excited to see a friend had gotten me a gift card. Clint had my name this year and I have been known to have too much jewelry for my own good so to see such a big jewelry box I was ecstatic! My Mom and Dad are awesome and also got me a new mp3 player since mine was stolen on my senior trip to San Fransisco.

My Grandpa is the King of fix it. So, for Christmas the boys had Tay wheel out a mini wheel barrow with all the things he uses to fix things. Gorilla glue, duck tape, gloves; you name it!

Tay loves bubble baths! Can you tell?

We just can't help but love her! These are her new Christmas pajamas.

The end of the holiday, but not the fun! We are so grateful for all the friends and family we were surrounded by this year, and even those we weren't able to be with. May the Christmas spirit,a nd all the joys that come with it be with us all year long!

My heart is in Texas

On December tenth I faced my fear of flying all by myself and flew to Texas to visit my boyfriend. He is so sweet and came to the airport with roses in hand.

I stayed the first night with some of our family friends. The next day they took me to the Dallas Temple. It is such a beautiful temple! But before I went with them we went to his family's ward party. They had a photographer there that took pictures of families dressed in nativity attire. Don't we make a great Mary and Joseph?

Unfortunately, on the way to pick me up at the temple my boyfriend, Daven, totaled his car. :( The steering completely locked up when he tried to exit, so he ran into a median. Luckily he is ok!

That night we went to a musical/dinner that his little brother was in. It was seriously entertaining! Then, we went to a University of Northern Texas basketball game. They really know how to play a good game! Plus, I didn't mind the extra time with Daven.

The last three nights I stayed at a ward familiy's house. They were so kind to take me in. The next day we had way too much fun! We went to cracker barrell and played the little how smart are you game, and then we headed to the historic stalkyards. It was fun to see the arenas and things they have that are so huge in Texas! We went to a candy store and played around in there for a while. My favorite part of the day was going to Cabela's. He'd never been, so it was super fun to look at the fish and other animals. It was also way fun to learn how to shoot from a little kids target practice game. He is such a good teacher! After that he took me to his high school football stadium. That place is so huge! I'm talking like two times WSU's stadium! When we got back to his house we read scriptures with his family, and watched "It's a Wonderful Life." When his siblings went to bed we played a couple games of pool. He totally cheated and put balls in the pockets for me while I wasn't watching! I had a blast! I love my boyfriend!

A sad farewell

As many of you know, and some of you don't Kristy and Clint are moving to Monticello soon. All the girl cousins on my mom's side decided to throw her a little farewell breakfast. We got up early this morning and went to the Cracker Barrell. It was a fun time to get together with all of us and Grandma too. However, it is still very surreal that they will be leaving soon. Kristy and Taylynn have been such an amazing addition to our family. Kristy is so fun to hang out with and has become a true sister to me and Kaylee. Taylynn constantly keeps our family laughing and happy, and of course Clint has always been a fun and strong part of our family. They will be greatly missed, and their visits up here will be counted down to! :) Love you guys!

My awesome cousins with the exception of Shay (she's on the other side of the table:))

Me and Kristy

Heidi and her Hot Cocoa mustache

Birthday Surprises!

Yesterday was my birthday! It started early as me and my two friends woke up at five thirty to get to our institute committee meeting by seven. My friends surprised me with this cute dessert. But, before that my sweet little sister woke up at five thirty and made me breakfast. How amazing is she?

I went through school and then my great friend Megan took me to Subway for lunch on my request. We then ended up going to the mall and went to Icing and Bath & Body Works. It was a blast! When I got home my dad gave me some hot pink safety glasses that I've wanted for my Chemistry lab. My Mom gave me a beautiful quilt that she had worked tirelessly on. I received so many gifts, but the best is knowing that I have friends and family who love me! When I came home from the mall we headed to dinner. When we got to Village Inn, who happen to have an amazing chocolate silk pie :), we walked into the party room and there were all my friends screaming "Surprise!" My sister and sister-in-law had set all of this up! Needless to say, some of them had to tell little white lies to me so I didn't figure out. I am so blessed!



The Party!

Casey and Taylynn


Taylynn loved my princess crown that Kristy made for me:)

Taylynn also loved my balloons, and ended up getting tangled in them.
The After Party! My friend Karlee got me the movie Letters to Juliet, which I love, so we decided to stay up late and watch it.
Me and Kaylin
We loved the movie! We stayed up until one talking and watching it. It was really late for me,but such a good way to start as a nineteen year old! :)

I tell everyone that I'm okay with being one year older, and nineteen; it's the one year away from being twenty that scares me!
Kaylin and Karlee ready for a long night. It was the best day ever!