A Day in Salt Lake City!

Today Ashley, Dani, Brenna, my three granddaughters and myself spent the day down in Salt Lake. First to Temple Square and then to the Gateway. We also saw a 3D Imax show at the planitarium. Had a wonderful time but came home completely exhausted, but it is a wonderful exhausted. I love spending time with my daughters and especially my granddaughters. They sure are the light of my life. I know how my dad felt about my daughters as they were growing up. What would have made the day even better...if Mike was home to enjoy it with us.

In our family growing up, no matter were we were going there was always singing going on in our car. Many times dad and I would be in the front seat just smiling while our daughters were enjoying themselfs with different songs or playing movie titles. Well, today on the way home my car was reminicent of those early days. A lot of singing going on, laughter and of course sleeping. Kaitlyn and Kyla were fast asleep during this time.

In reflection, looking at these pictures really brings home the teachings of eternal families!

A Wonderful Week with my Daughter Ashley!

I have been extremely blessed to have my daughter from California, Ashley, come visit us this week. We have had several adventures, lots of laughs and I don't look forward to her going home on Sunday. I know...California isn't that far and it's not, but I miss her none the less. Then I just found out my other daughter, Raelyn and her husband are leaving Maryland and moving to Northern California, Sacramento area. Mitch has a good job he is transferring to and he is able to get into a private school that specializes in the computer art he is into. I think his dream is to work at Pixar. And of course Raelyn will be finishing up her RN. They should be leaving Maryland on April 11th. I am tickled over that having this daughter closer to home. Yeah!

Utah "JAZZ" Game...Date? Danielle!

I have been on many dates with my wonderful husband but I think last night was one of the best I've had with one of my daughters...Danielle. I work for an awesome company to where they give out their own Jazz tickets when they become available and I was pretty lucky. I was able to get the tickets for last nights game. Dani has never been to the "E" center. I think I enjoyed watching her more than the game, even though the game was just amazing. What was REALLY fun was watching her get "LOUD" and she understood the game. One of the highlights was her meeting Thurl Bailey. Man that guy is tall!

More Pictures of Kamryn!

These pictures are from today! Of course Grandma, Aunt Dani but I love the picture of Kamryn being wide awake and looking right at me. What an angel!

New Littlest Addition to Our Family!

Kamryn Aubrie Hyde

8lbs 12oz

She was born today around 4:20pm. I was with my two little granddaughters today and we had fun. Went out to breakfast, then down to my bestfriends house to deliver Girl Scout cookies, then on the way back home the girls talked to their mom (Brenna) and it was decided that I would bring them up for a visit. When we were on our way there Brenna was at a 4, then when we got there she was at a 7. Within a half an hour, she was at a 10. Okay folks let's go. I took the girls home for some dinner and Mario Brothers. Then the call came saying she was born. I took the girls up to meet their sister and it was just precious. Here are some pictures. Kyla was there but she was hiding a lot. I am so proud of my daughter and Jason. By the way...did I mention I just love being a grandma? I can't wait for Mike to get back home and meet his new granddaughter!

The Best Purchase I Could Make!

For a couple of years now I have wanted to purchase a Wii. But the prices have always been a little too much. But because of recommendations from Danielle's doctors to help with her learning disabilities (i.e. visual spatial disorder) this game was recommended because it would help with the connection of her nerons and concentration along with coordination. So I made an investment that has turned out to be a big family blessing. We have turned off the TV more and have spent more quality time as a family. Mike loves it and there is more harmony at home because it has given our little family something to do to together instead of watching TV. And other family members have been bitten by the Wii bug. Tonight Uncle Don and Aunt Irene, Brenna and the kids and Shawn came over for homemade chicken noodle soup (my wonderful husband made it) and we played Wii resort for along time. Then when everone went home, Jason and KD came back over and played Mario Brothers with Dani and I. Had a wonderful time. Like I said, it was the best purchase I could make! As you can see Uncle Don and Aunt Irene had a good time. Also one of the best things is holding your grandchildren.

By the way...no update yet on the birth of granddaughter #3. Any day now. I do believe that Brenna is ready but baby "Beautiful", that's the name that Kaitlyn has given her baby sister is no ready...she is taking her time! That's okay, we will wait...

Grandma Time!

Have I ever said how much I love being a grandma? If I have I am going to say it again! I love it. I can understand now how my dad felt being a grandpa. He would love to sit and just watch the girls play, just to interact with each other. I can see why my dad felt that his granddaughters were his sunshine because I feel that way with my own granddaughters. But this is bittersweet because I was pretty selfish when my dad was around and I moved away from him, taking his sunshine with me. I know without a doubt I would feel that way too if my grandchildren moved away from me. But I also know my family has a life of their own and they need to go where they need to for their own families. But I feel the pain of my actions almost everyday and I hope and pray that my dad will forgive me. So...while I have my granddaughters around me, I sit back and watch them also and feel the same kind of joy my own father did in watching my daughters. Now the picture above is of my three daughters, Brenna, Ashley and Raelyn. Brenna I think was going into 2nd grade and Ashley and Raelyn were starting daycare. We were living in San Bernardino at that the time.

This picture is of my dad holding Ashley. I have a picture somewhere I haven't been able to find of my dad holding Brenna, Ashley and Raelyn. I sure do miss him and so do my daughters.