Wednesday, April 16, 2008

A Hard Day....

Today we said good-bye to our dear sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Grandma Darling was an elite lady! We loved her dearly and she will be missed. It has been hard to watch our grandparents each graduate slowly to other side. We have learned so much from this treasured generation. I honestly do not know how we will get along with out them... but we must find in each of us the qualities and talents they gave to us and move forward. One year ago when my grandma passed away, I shared this poem at her funeral and I would like to share it with Grandma Darling as well.
Once in a while someone special walks into your life
and really makes a difference.
They take the time to show you in so many ways that you matter.
They see and hear the worst in you, but don't walk away,
in fact they care more about you.
Their heart breaks with yours,
their tears fall with yours,
their laughter is shared with yours....
Once in a while a special friend has to go their separate way.
Every time you see a certain gesture
hear a certain laugh or phrase, or return to certain place,
it reminds you of them.
You treasure the time you had with the,m
and you thank God that someone touched your heart so deeply.
You remember their words, their looks, their expressions,
you remember how much of themselves they gave
not just to you, but to all.
You remember their strength that amazed you,
their courage that impressed you, their grace that inspired you
and the love that touched you!
Grandma Darling closed her eyes in peaceful slumber
and awakened with loved ones!
We love you sweet angel!

Saturday, April 12, 2008

It's been a very BIG day!

Words CAN NOT express the feelings I am feeling in my heart right now! This day was so beautiful in EVERY WAY imaginable. This morning our sweet, amazing, strong, loving and endless giving Grandma Darling (Dallin) graduated from this life on to the next! She was such a devoted mother and grandmother...as Scott and I knew this day was approaching we both knew by promptings that she would go on Dallin's Baptism. It was so hard for her knowing she couldn't be to his big day and her children and grandchildren were her and Grandpa's EVERYTHING! Well she made it to the baptism...feeling grander than ever. We miss her dearly... Dallins Baptism was an incredible experience. He is a special little warrior and I know that he will do great things in the kingdom! Due to emotions running thin as well as waterfalls for checks... May the Lord continue to be with the Dallin Family!
Grandma & Grandpa Darling with the family@ Christmas Mom, Dad, and Dallin! Bud was so cute ...the rest of the day he just kept telling me"I want to get baptized again tomorrow ..and the next day...and the next...just everyday...It felt so good mom!" Dallin and his Baptism Brunch..Lots of fun with the family! We love you family! Friends Kristi and Aaron and his good buddy of a cousin Zach! Abby and Hannie Bananie! Grandma! We love you! Our princess Emma was so excited ! Aunt Steph brought Dallin some rocket balloons and Emma kept bringing her them to blow up so she could take them outside and let them go! Thanks for being so good to her Aunt NENE! Now these pictures were the laugh of the day. Little Sambo came around the corner with about 15 guns, swords, sabers and shields ready for combat! But what made it picture perfect was the saying on his shirt..."this is what trouble looks like" after the party I took the kids over to the school to monkey around...After all....Spring is HERE! Yup...tar pit castles was what Emma was trying to build! A special thanks to all of our freinds and family who came to help celebrate this very special day for Dallin.

Parent Visiting Day @ Dance!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Dallin, You HAVE made us Proud!

CONGRATULATIONS!

WE are so excited for my brother Tom and his lovely wife Kim
& their sweet family...
They will be adding a baby
GIRL
the first of September!
Congratulations! We love you guys!
Also another BIG congrats to my cousin
Jessica....
She is ENGAGED to be married MAY 3RD!
We are thrilled for you!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

This N That Boutique !

In the mist of crazy just want everyone to drop in on
She does amazing work and she is having a drawing for one of her amazing Domestic Diva Aprons!
I have one and love it..haven't worn it...but it looks great hanging in my kitchen!
Check it out!

Monday, April 7, 2008

Time Keeps Flying By!

The past few days have disappeard but here are of a few things we did....Dallin had his first pack meeting and of course
Emma found a friend...cute little Ruby...They both believe they are bigger than they are..but cute, cute, cute! dallin helped lead a cheer and actually wasn't too shy to do it!
Way to lead bubba!

Emma and I found ourselves alone again on Friday night...soooo....

I took her out for ice cream! Yum!

During conference the kids asked dad to widdle them a wand out of a branch...........

Dad did a FANTASTIC job...next task...Pinewood Derby Car...

I wonder if Dallin will get to help!

Saturday, April 5, 2008

My Amazing Babes!

I just need to write about how blessed I am to have such amazing children!
I DO NOT know what I did to deserve them!
Life is always so crazy around our home and this week was no different! Not one of them complained ...
My little Emma set the table every night and then wiped it down after I cleared it. She read her books and not one peep during my city PTA meeting. She was awesome in dance!
Abby cleaned the entire house while Glenda and I have been spending tonz of hours putting together Dallin's baptism surprise and fixed lunch on Saturday for the kids. Abby is raising her own money to help out the family with the cost of the dance and camps she has this summer.
Dallin never once complained about me being gone and played happily wherever we went! He took the most handsome pictures for his baptism and didn't say he hated it and had a great time!
Words don't and can't explain how wonderful they are...I know they aren't perfect but I am blessed!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

These were the days...

My Bubbas Back!

Even though it entailed sobbing, crying and lots of
"I hate getting my haircuts!"
Dallin survived his first haircut since Novenber 1st!
I might add that we LET him grow his hair out under 1 condition...
that it would be cut for his baptism...
also because mom is put through the
rig-a-ma-roll when she cuts his hair.
But we did it and we all love having our bubba back!
He was shy about taking his picture at first,
but as you can tell he is happy with the results!
This was my first time not shaving it down to skin in the back...
It was a real haircut this time!
So if it looks bad...
blame his mom!