A QuIcK UpDaTe

We are going to go to Spain & Israel next spring! Matt's graduate program will take us to the one place in the world I've always wanted to go. We will get to spend time in Jerusalem & Hifa. I can't wait! This news explains the weird picture up at the top of this post!

Yesterday Joshua and I went to the grocery store. The most exciting thing is that he sat in the cart all by himself! That is right, all by his lonesome. We strolled around and he had so much fun! He loved being in the cart and looking at everyone and everything. It was so fun!

I also forgot to mention that at Joshua's 4 month check-up he was

weight: 16 lbs 10 oz

height: 24 inches

His weight is now about 18 lbs. I know my baby is huge, but I was a big chunk just like him as a baby so I guess it is not surprising. He can sit now by himself and loves to be thrown around. We have a pack'n play that he uses upstairs in the kitchen and on it hangs three monkeys. Joshua's new favorite thing is to pull each one down and then suck on them. It is so cute! Today he actually brought down the whole mobile. He is getting so strong! I will remember to take pictures next time but I'm so proud of my little one!

Mother's Day!

Daddy and son getting ready to go down the slide.

Now it is mommy's turn.

For Mother's day we celebrated it on Saturday because we were going to celebrate my mom on Sunday. Matt, Joshua, and I went to a park and had Cafe Rio. It was awesome because we actually played with Joshua while at the park. He is getting bigger but not exactly where he needs to be for a fun day at the park. Oh, well. We know he will be one day. Thanks for the great day Matt!

The Ties that Bind

Our first family photo of all of us. Too bad Joshua is asleep. Actually he did really well at my Grandpa's funeral.

My whole family was there except our missionary, Jake. It was great to see everyone.

This makes me cry. My grandma is so strong, I would of been a mess. I love that our country honors men that have served valiantly.

So I haven't written for a while because life got crazy. I did lose my beloved Grandpa and the funeral services were a perfect reminder of how much I appreciate the gospel. Knowing that I will see my grandpa again is the knowledge that kept me from weeping uncontrollably.

The Monday after my grandpa's funeral we received news that Matt's Grandpa smith died. We were both taken back at how we lost both our living grandpa's in one week. We joked at first that they must of been friends and called one another to come home.

Going to the funeral services of both made me realize how important families are. How important it is to be a good example to children. My grandparents lived a righteous life and taught their children the gospel. They taught them well enough that all of their children and grandchildren that are currently married have been married in the temple. They have a wall in their house that has a picture of every marriage in front of a different temple. I stand in awe when I see this wall. It is so special.