Rexburg trip- round two! Home for Nana :)

We came back to Boise Sunday night (the 16th). Monday I did about 10 loads of laundry and cleaned non stop. Tuesday morning I got a phone call from my dad. He told me that my great grandma Nana had died peacefully in her sleep. We have been expecting this for a long time and knew it was coming ( she was 99 1/2 years old!!) but it is still really sad.
So many great times and wonderful memories shared with her. She was such a fun, sweet, stylish, funny, amazing woman. I will never forget going to her house on Sundays and having popcorn and root-beer. Eating lemon drops from her tiny kitchen. Her TV always had a golf competition on. Every year going up to watch the 24th of July parade, have a big BBQ and floating the St. Anthony river and playing at the sand bar. Riding her bikes down to play at the horsey park. Playing in her backyard cement swim pool. She always had a strawberry plant in her backyard and pretty white edelweiss. She dressed so cute and fashionable. Never left the house without lipstick on. Her hair was always teased up big and perfect and never moved. She loved taking us to eat at Chizs restaurant and big J's. Most of all, I will remember how she loved her family so much. Her house was decorated with pictures everywhere of her grand-kids. She was at every family baptism, graduation, bridal/baby showers, and even birthday parties. She wanted her family to be together and make fun memories together. That is what is most important in life!

The funeral was on Friday, so Diana and I pack up our kids and left Wednesday afternoon back to Rexburg. Chris and Brayden had to stay in Boise so we did the trip by our self and it actually wasn't that bad. The kids did awesome.The funeral was so nice. A good reminder of  her amazing 99 years of life and what a wonderful woman she was. It was good to see my cousins and extended family. We all have such fun memories with nana that will never be forgotten.

I was glad we had to come back to Rexburg because we were able to go see Bonnie get another award. It doesnt surprise me at all- She should be awarded dailey for all the amazing things she has accomplished! She got the Scouting life time achievement award. And a very well deserved award- she basically earned 5 eagle scout awards for her 5 boys.
I forgot my camera- uggg- so these pics are from my phone. She looked beautiful and we are all so proud of her!!

This is a little random, but Diana gave Avy her first hair trim while we were in Rexburg. It wasn't much, but hopefully it will help keep those curls from getting so tangled!

 Diana wanted to stay in Rexburg for a few more days because it is spring break, but we had to get back to Boise and see our daddy! So my awesome dad flew us home! Ill take an hour flight over a 5 hour car drive any day. Thanks dad! You are the best

Rexburg trip- round one

Because Bonnie and Warren were in Boise, we thought it would be nice for the kids and I  to ride back to Rexburg with them. It was a packed car, but really fun and the kids actually did great. This is a bit of what we were up to....

Of coarse we had some awesome dress up and dance parties with her best buddies

playing with papa Rob. These girls LOVE him!

 Cooking with gma Bonnie

Sleep over party at Gma Janets!!

The real reason we wanted to be in Rexburg was to celebrate our amazing parents.  The city had an award ceremony and my dad got "farmer of the year" award and Bonnie got "teacher of the year" award! They were both well deserved awards. We are pretty proud and honored to have such incredible parents!!

 

Lucky little Jett got to come to the party. He was the best entertainment of the night



The 14th was Bonnies 67th birthday! We were so glad we were able to be in town to celebrate with her.

 

Visitors!

This winter has not been the easiest for Bonnie and Warren, to say the least! Both have had Multiple surgeries, in and out of hospitals, chemo therapy, and countless doctor appointments. It has been so hard to watch them go though this, but also so amazing to see them fight and keep positive attitudes throughout it all. They have such strong faith and courage- such incredible examples to us. Even though they both were probably not feeling great, they came to visit us in Boise! What a blessing it was to have them here and both feeling good for a fun weekend. And believe me, they have not slowed down at all! We went shopping, out for dinners, and of coarse they helped with the kids all weekend. We loved having them here and had so much fun.

Before church. Avy and Jett weren't quite ready :)

James and Nicoles family were in Boise too. They stayed in a hotel so we got to go swimming!

 

a birthday PARTY weekend!

My birthday weekend could not have been more fun. My parents came to visit and brought Anni and Kate. There are no words for how Avy loves Anni and Kate. Avy and little Jett were in heaven all weekend with those two girls entertaining them. The entire weekend was a blast. We did a lot and I took a lot of pictures so here ya go....

Friday morning we went to the capital building ( the only way we could have the girls come and miss school!).  My parents have a family friend who is in the house of representatives and he let us go in and watch a session. It was actually really awesome! We were probably the group that was way too loud and inappropriately had kids running everywhere BUT, we all learned a lot and had a great time.

 

who needs a double stroller? Not us!

That night we went out for bowling and pizza. And of coarse we had a blast!!

Saturday the guys went shooting and the girls went to costco. win win! Then dinner at fudruckers and jump time. Jump time is like heaven for kids! and a stinky, germ infested place for adults :) But we all had fun!

 

In between all these activities there was a lot of shopping, eating, and playing. All in all, I had a wonderful birthday (weekend). Thanks again for coming mom, dad, anni and kate. You made this birthday a fun one!

Jett 5 months

Its not fair how fast this little guy is growing. I swear he totally skipped baby size. He is now in 12 month clothes. I bet he is going to be Avys size when he turns one! But Im so happy he is such a big, healthy strong boy! I wouldn't change one inch of him.
Jett is such a happy sweet little baby. He is so content and chill. Smiles at anyone who will say hi. He still loves when I pack him around but he is so good about laying on his tummy or back and playing with toys or his toes. He Loves the little play station. Still loves to be standing and is getting better at sitting by himself. He has rolled over a few times. Not a lot, but just enough that I cant trust him by himself on the couch or bed anymore. He is ticklish and giggles out loud! It would be nice if he could go longer than 3 hours without eating in the night!!! But other than that, he is the sweetest most adorable little boy. We cant get enough of our little Jett pack!