Jacob, Emilie, and Jennifer (with her two boys) accompanied me on a flight to Colorado last week to see Chris and Kara's new son and of course his beautiful sisters. CJ was blessed on Sunday and had lots of people to love him. This photo of CJ was taken by Kara's sister, Chelsea.
After 30 years in my home, I am looking toward a change of address. On Thursday, I will close on this little condo in a 55 and older community. With Jacob graduating from High School this spring and looking to a mission soon thereafter, I have decided to downsize and give up yard work and snow removal. Walter and family will be moving into my home. That will give them a little more space for their growing family. Much work is involve in this project. I will be doing some renovation in this older condo (new carpet, paint, tile, and a new kitchen) and Walter has been working on my home here to bring it a little more up to speed. The question is, "Has Grandma H completely lost her mind!"
Chris and Kara's little son arrived today. He was born at 12:35 p.m. and weighed 6 lbs 14.5 oz. That makes 8 grandchildren for Lyle and I and 19 great grandchildren for my folks. I think that would bring Walt and Alvina's great grandchildren to 18. Welcome to the family CJ. Thanks Kara. You do good work! I think I can see that Chris may have added something to the project. He is beautiful. Is there any hair under the cap?
Wally decided (with today's new snow) that it was time for him to help Josh make a snowman. Josh has only been asking for one all winter. The hair style they decided on was a red mohawk. Belen heard that it had been colored using a package of red kool-aid so she had to taste it to see if it was really true.
Sunday night at Grandma's House is really wild sometimes. Some descriptive words might include LOUD, MESSY, CROWDED, and occasionally even FUN. Here we have one of our favorite activities - everyone pile on Uncle Wally for a horsey ride.
Sometimes when life gets a little heavy as it tends to from time to time, I have to just take a moment to count my blessings. The first things that always come to mind are the gospel of Jesus Christ and my family. Each member of my family is a blessing. I wouldn't trade a single one of them for all else that the world might offer. What a blessing family is! Grand children are a particular blessing. Thanks Lyla for your sweet, sweet smile. Hunter, thank you for sharing the sparkle in your big beautiful eyes. Grant, thank you for making me laugh. Joshua, I am so glad that you ask to go see Mama House. Thank you for reminding me how exciting new things are. Kate, I love how much you remind me of Grandpa H in so many ways. Belen, thank you for letting me share in your wonderful, creative stories, and Audrey, thank you for being my very first granddaughter and for that special little dimple when you smile.
