Half the Family home for a few days
We went to the Temple for our Shift on Wednesday and Daddy was in so happy because he was able to pass off the inititory...he has been going on Tuesday night and practicing for the past couple of weeks...so he was very excited that he finally had it all word perfect...and then to add to that...Guy and Allison and the kids were at our place when we got home. We visited a little and hit the sack.Grandpa said it had been a great day! In the morning Guy and Allison got to go and ski/snowboard at Timberline...the snow was pretty good and they had a good time. They then went to a fancy cinama to watch "Alice in Wonderland" that they enjoyed alot. They spent the night in a Marriot someplace....and Grandma got to spend the day with her grandkids. We had alot of fun and Grandma LOVED Every Minute of it. One of those quiet sweet hold cuddle and play at home days. Ty and Brayden both are so delightful. That night however, TyTy got stomach flu, and Brayden was right behind him...by time Guy and Allison returned home.. POOR GUY AND ALLISON, pretty much stuck in the house the whole vacation..Guy and Allison had to spend that night with sick kids....Jen and kids came late in the evening. We slept through everything that night.. On Saturday we had Jen with her kids, Cindy and Jake came over with theirs, and Grandma and Grandpa Hill, Jay, Heather and their two, all came for the afternoon. The house was full but the kids played and enjoyed each other and so did the adults. Around 9 everyone left for home and Jen was heading to Sandy when her tire blew out on the highway. Guy and Jay and wives went to hlep her change the tire. Since she had bought the tire here in Gresham she decided to spend the night with us and try to get it fixed in the morning before heading back....ends up, no tire place is open on Sunday and so she got to stay another day. We all spent a lazy morning then got ready and went to our ward. Dad had to get up early to give a talk in Walters Hill ward. TyTy decided he was still sick and Allison took the brunt of that during Sacrament. Since she wasnt smelling so good, and Ty was sick Guy ran them home. Now Allison has come down with it too. It probably hasnt been a great VACATION for them, but I have loved every minute of having them all here. Family is where its all at! Maria and Kyle were able to close their house this last week and the ward helped them move in on Friday. How we wished we could be there to help. I got to go to the Temple on Saturday morning real early with Jennifer. I will always cherish that memory. JP stayed home to hold down the fort and earn a living for them this trip. He was missed. Missy and Justin had visitors all summer from the family but I am looking forward to having them here this summer for the Hood to Coast....so, the Hood to Coast....yup, we need as many runners as we can get, it will be hard to firm all that up till this summer...but plan on being here one way or another! Grandma Hill told us last night that Keri had been put on bedrest and that Donna had left to help out....and today they had the baby! Havent gotten all the details yet but we are all excited for them. Mandy got to see Keri the day before. Mike and Mandy are getting closer to their little one coming every day. They also got Cathy Gibbs to help them with their Taxes and they are excited that they will get a good return this year. Mike is finally feeling like he is catching up at school and Mandy is feeling pretty good for being pregnant. She only has a couple of months of working left....as if motherhood isnt a job in and of itself! They are trying to prepare so Mandy wont have to work after the baby comes. Oh, Cindy and Jake....amazing...well, thats what I say every couple of weeks when I go out there. Jake has now added the back deck and finished the new siding on the two lower portions of the house. They also have finished the stairs and upstairs hallway and carpeted. The whole house is looking way bigger. I couldnt believe how much larger it looks on the outside this last time. Last Thursday was Grandparents day for their kids. I had such a good time visiting the kids classrooms and at their music presentation. All the grandkids look like they have grown 6 inches to me. Kaeti and Kenz came to my class at church today...and then I realized that Kaeti really was old enough to have been in my class....Wakeup call for grandma! This is just a smidgent of what is going on...oh, but before I close...I FOUND AN ANTIBIOTIC that cleared up my 6 week sinus infection! I thought for awhile this one was going to literally suck all the energy out of my soul day by day... I woke up the second morning of the second anitiotic and could breathe through my nose...I felt like I was in Heaven...and then the kids all came and I knew that I was in Heaven...love to you all
We went to the Temple for our Shift on Wednesday and Daddy was in so happy because he was able to pass off the inititory...he has been going on Tuesday night and practicing for the past couple of weeks...so he was very excited that he finally had it all word perfect...and then to add to that...Guy and Allison and the kids were at our place when we got home. We visited a little and hit the sack.Grandpa said it had been a great day! In the morning Guy and Allison got to go and ski/snowboard at Timberline...the snow was pretty good and they had a good time. They then went to a fancy cinama to watch "Alice in Wonderland" that they enjoyed alot. They spent the night in a Marriot someplace....and Grandma got to spend the day with her grandkids. We had alot of fun and Grandma LOVED Every Minute of it. One of those quiet sweet hold cuddle and play at home days. Ty and Brayden both are so delightful. That night however, TyTy got stomach flu, and Brayden was right behind him...by time Guy and Allison returned home.. POOR GUY AND ALLISON, pretty much stuck in the house the whole vacation..Guy and Allison had to spend that night with sick kids....Jen and kids came late in the evening. We slept through everything that night.. On Saturday we had Jen with her kids, Cindy and Jake came over with theirs, and Grandma and Grandpa Hill, Jay, Heather and their two, all came for the afternoon. The house was full but the kids played and enjoyed each other and so did the adults. Around 9 everyone left for home and Jen was heading to Sandy when her tire blew out on the highway. Guy and Jay and wives went to hlep her change the tire. Since she had bought the tire here in Gresham she decided to spend the night with us and try to get it fixed in the morning before heading back....ends up, no tire place is open on Sunday and so she got to stay another day. We all spent a lazy morning then got ready and went to our ward. Dad had to get up early to give a talk in Walters Hill ward. TyTy decided he was still sick and Allison took the brunt of that during Sacrament. Since she wasnt smelling so good, and Ty was sick Guy ran them home. Now Allison has come down with it too. It probably hasnt been a great VACATION for them, but I have loved every minute of having them all here. Family is where its all at! Maria and Kyle were able to close their house this last week and the ward helped them move in on Friday. How we wished we could be there to help. I got to go to the Temple on Saturday morning real early with Jennifer. I will always cherish that memory. JP stayed home to hold down the fort and earn a living for them this trip. He was missed. Missy and Justin had visitors all summer from the family but I am looking forward to having them here this summer for the Hood to Coast....so, the Hood to Coast....yup, we need as many runners as we can get, it will be hard to firm all that up till this summer...but plan on being here one way or another! Grandma Hill told us last night that Keri had been put on bedrest and that Donna had left to help out....and today they had the baby! Havent gotten all the details yet but we are all excited for them. Mandy got to see Keri the day before. Mike and Mandy are getting closer to their little one coming every day. They also got Cathy Gibbs to help them with their Taxes and they are excited that they will get a good return this year. Mike is finally feeling like he is catching up at school and Mandy is feeling pretty good for being pregnant. She only has a couple of months of working left....as if motherhood isnt a job in and of itself! They are trying to prepare so Mandy wont have to work after the baby comes. Oh, Cindy and Jake....amazing...well, thats what I say every couple of weeks when I go out there. Jake has now added the back deck and finished the new siding on the two lower portions of the house. They also have finished the stairs and upstairs hallway and carpeted. The whole house is looking way bigger. I couldnt believe how much larger it looks on the outside this last time. Last Thursday was Grandparents day for their kids. I had such a good time visiting the kids classrooms and at their music presentation. All the grandkids look like they have grown 6 inches to me. Kaeti and Kenz came to my class at church today...and then I realized that Kaeti really was old enough to have been in my class....Wakeup call for grandma! This is just a smidgent of what is going on...oh, but before I close...I FOUND AN ANTIBIOTIC that cleared up my 6 week sinus infection! I thought for awhile this one was going to literally suck all the energy out of my soul day by day... I woke up the second morning of the second anitiotic and could breathe through my nose...I felt like I was in Heaven...and then the kids all came and I knew that I was in Heaven...love to you all
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We had so much fun! It's sad to be back but luckily we made it home with no throwing up on the plane! What a relief!!! Tyler managed to throw up big time last night though which was awful. I'm hoping he's almost over this thing!
Thank you SO much for dealing with all our sickness...we promise no one will be sick when we see you guys in August! ;) It was so great to see you guys and spend time with you. It always go by way too fast! Brayden is already looking forward to july when you guys come out here. He hung his picture of Grandpa right by his bed today! So cute! We love you guys so much and thanks again for everything!