Trip to the Museum

Friday Night we went to the Phoenix Children's Art Museum with Pete & Juliet and family. We had such a blast!! Best part was, admission was free! Of course we had to deal with slightly crazy crowds, but it was soo worth it.
Jose & kids

Pete & the boys

Shyla filling up

Tanner & I hangin out

Rayne cruzin

Lexton playing

Tired kids :)

We had a fantastic time. Can't wait to go again next month!

From the mouth of Shyla

Conversation while putting lotion on Shyla before church this morning...

(Shyla) "Mom, be careful k. Because you need to watch out for my owies."

(Mom) "Shesh Shyla! What are all these owies from?"

(Shyla) "Its ok Mom. It's because I'm getting soooo bigger."

My Grandpa Merrell

Grandpa pasted away early last Monday morning, Memorial Day. Grandpa has had a long "go" with prostate cancer. Our prayers we're answered. The gates of heaven were opened. He is no longer suffering the tremendous pain the cancer was causing. I'm so thankful for our Savior's plan. I'm so thankful for my Grandpa and the great man that he is.

He is a great example to me. He was a man of service, compassion and kindness. He loved his family. He loved his Father in Heaven. He loved to serve others. I can't remember a time when my grandpa was ever angry or raised his voice. He always had a smile and always (even through the pain) had a great sense of humor.

The first thing I said to Jose was that it's neat that Memorial Day was "the day" since that is one of my favorite childhood memories of Grandpa. Every Memorial day, I remember we would be in Duncan and would go to Virden Cemetary. We'd walk from grave to grave and Grandpa would tell us about those who have gone before us. We'd always start at my Uncle Chris' grave. Grandpa now, is with Chris, watching over us and the Gila Valley. :)

Ohhhhh Shyla

Wednesday night Shyla was watching her favorite show, "So you think you can dance." She tripped while dancing(ofcourse) and went head first into the coffee table.

Resulting in a not-so-quick trip to the Emergency Room to get a few stitches.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Shyla...

Food for Thought

"What I am suggesting is that each of us turn from the negativism that so permeates our society and look for the remarkable good among those with whom we associate. That we speak of one another's virtues more than we speak of one another's faults, that optimism replace pessimism, that our faith exceed our fears."
~President Hinckley

JUST...so you know!

Life with three is good. It took a bit for me to adjust. Still working out the kinks. I think the first three times I left the house with all three it took me at least an hour to load kids+bags+whatever and I STILL managed to forget something of high importance... for example an extra boob pad, Lexton's diapers, or a binky for goodness sake! I'm telling you, it's a good thing I'm nursing because there is no way my mind could handle bottles+nipples+formula....no way that would be WAY to complicated! Lol. Shyla and Lexton love him. Shyla though can be too helpful, and Lexton too rough but...we're working on it! :0)

Tanner's Blessing

My heart is full! It has been an incredible weekend.

Last week Jose and I, while planning/preparing for Tanner's Baby blessing, both felt that we would like Grandpa Merrell to administer it, if he felt able. This weekend we went down to Duncan to visit and to do so. We all worried whether emotions, meds, or pain would make it difficult. But, Grandpa (as always) is a pillar of strength.

Though Saturday was a "not-so-good" day that ended a little rough (had a painful move getting back into bed). Sunday morning he was full of smiles, and chatter :) Sharing stories and visiting with all. You could see in Grandpa's eye's that he was feeling well today! The blessing went on without incident and was beautiful. It was such a special experience. One that I'll never forget and look forward to sharing with my little boy, Tanner Adair, when he is older.