What my girls are up to:

STORE:  One morning when I got up, Molly had set up a store for us to shop at.  

Playing with play dough!

Painting toenails and fingernails.  

Playing games.

Saying Good-bye

We had a beautiful service for Grandpa this weekend.  Mom and Marilyn both gave short talks and we all sang "Families Can Be Together Forever"  Short and simple, just the way Grandpa would want it.  We stayed for a few days to help mom which also went well.

Grandpa Echer

Yesterday I had a super hard but super spiritual experience, I was able to be at the care center to say goodbye to my grandfather.  Grandpa had been in a care center doing some rehab from a fall, but started going more and more downhill.  Yesterday I got a call saying they didn't think he had much time left and to come say goodbye.

When I got there I was surprised to see him still talking.  He didn't seem like he would pass soon to me.  I touched his arm and he immediately opened his eyes and said my name.  We talked about ice cream sandwiches and the girls sang "I love to see the temple", "I am a child of God", and "I Know He Lives".  The girls played in the corner while we visited and tried to keep him comfortable.  Mom and Dad, Marilyn and Jim, Ed and Ellie, Jessica and Ella and Me and the girls were there when something seemed to change.  It was about 4 o'clock and things seemed to get more somber.  Marilyn told grandpa that Brittney and Sherstin were on their way and he said he wouldn't be able to wait that long.  The veil felt very thin!  At one time grandpa said that a little boy (Hunter) had told him that Marilyn had called Duncun.  He also mentioned Grandma playing with the kids.

It all happened so quickly.  He just got more quiet and I think Mom and Marilyn knew it was close.  They were on both sides with Ed at the top of the bed.  Mom asked if the men would give grandpa a blessing.  When they put their hands on his head he looked up, wide eyed through the blessing.  Within 5-10 min his heart and breathing had stopped.  Shortly before I touched his face and said I love you.  He wasn't responding at that time...just looking up toward heaven.

Grandpa is such a good man!  I could invasion the reunion he and my grandma had and know it was GLORIOUS!!  My grandpa taught me all about hard work.  He taught me about unselfishly giving your life to serve others.  I love how tenderly he took care of my grandma.  I loved seeing the atonement work in his life.  It was a beautiful day when he was able to be in the blessing circle of both my girls when they were blessed as babies.  I will always remember him at the temple as his family was finally sealed.  I will never forget his visits when I lived in Price just to hold Avey or to bring Molly an ice cream sandwich.  I will miss you grandpa!!    

Molly's Kindergarten Program

We had Molly's Kindergarten Program last week.  It was fun to hear them sing and I feel so blessed to have this sweet girl in my life.  She had done so great this year in Kindergarten.  We also too cupcakes to her teacher, Mrs. Gray for teacher appreciation week.

Girls Night

Nick had his last PUSH conference of the season so he was gone fore 3 days.  On Friday the girls and I got ice cream and watched a movie laying in bed and projected on the wall.

Lagoon

We decided to get season passes again this year.  I already am excited for the memories we will be making this year!  Her are some pics of our first trip of the year.

Wedding

This last weekend was Brittney's Wedding to Callis.  We helped in the kitchen and Molly picked up the plates.  She worked hard and even earned tips.

A Simple Prayer

Last Wednesday I was having a hard day.  Nothing terrible, just a little down.  When I was saying my prayers I prayed that Heavenly Father would send me flowers.  I knew if he didn't, I would still love and trust him, I guess I just wanted some attention.  I fully anticipated they would come in a small hand of my Molly...a fistful of weeds or something.  I was surprised when the next day a friend of mine, Jessica Prince, randomly brought me a rose and a card that said, "Thinking of you."  Thankful for a friend who helped answer my prayer and for a Heavenly Father who knows me and hears my simple prayers.

Lance's Graduation

Last weekend we went to Vernal to see Lance receive his Doctorate Degree.  It was fun to see the Hatches and especially neat to be part of the "Roast and Toast" to honor him.  Lance is such a great man that we all look up to!  I also made a cake for the big day.

Molly April

Molly dug a hole in the garden big enough to sit in.  

Playing with the neighbors dog

I'm a cowgirl!

Treats after riding our bikes.  

Love this girl!

Let's Play Music recital

Strike a pose

Chicks on my field trip.

Let's Play Music smiles!  First year Graduation.  First year teacher: Miss Cindy