2011 Starts off with Bitter Sweet.

So 2011 was not off to a good start. My aunt Roxie passed away. She was diagnosed with cancer three weeks prior to her passing. Roxie is my Dad's older brother Randy's wife.
On Sunday January 9 my parents, Kecia and I headed to Utah. Our first stop was in Bountiful to see my Grandparents whose health is failing miserable and quickly. While we were there my Aunt and Uncle Kara and Dave showed up. Their Daughter Shannon and her new baby boy Wyette was with them. We do not see them very often they live in St.George. Then my uncle Paul and his daughter Tayler showed up. It was good to see everyone. Even though it is hard to see my grandparents the way they are. My grandfather usually has lots to say and we don't have to think of things to carry on a conversation, but things are different now and we all were trying to find things to talk with them about.
Next stop was to see my sister. We stayed about an hour. It was nice to see my niece Aleah in her own Enviroment. Whenever I have seen her it has been at my parents house and all she does is hide behind Brooke. Well she was playing and talking.
Then off the Bryce and Cassidy's house. We visited for a few hours then started getting ready for the viewing.
Upon arrival at the viewing we saw lots of family and friends we have not seen in 20 years or so. although it was a sad situation it was also like a reunion seeing and reconnecting with everyone. I know Roxie would have liked it that way. She was a very good woman, very kind and loving. We went to dinner afterwards with my Aunt Shantel and Uncle Paul and their two children Tanner and Tayler. Good times lots of laughs. Tanner had some great stories to tell. He has not changed a bit. Still the same story telling kid.

The 10th was the Funeral. It was a nice service again lots of family to visit with and see. We headed home around 2:30. As soon as we returned home we headed to Leo's for Cambria's birthday party. Man my life is busy and crazy. No wonder I am so exsausted all the time.

Lots to catch up on since November 16. Well Lets see Chris was in the hospital again he was diagnosed with Gastroparasis. Which has been a struggle. He still struggles with his health, he is doing a little better and has been up and moving around more than before.

We had Thanksgiving-all my family came into town, we had the thanksgiving celebration at the church since we have so much family. It was fun to have the family around. I love my family so much and love holidays that bring us together.

Dec- The kids had there Christmas program at school. Someone did the 12 days of Christmas to our family. The kids loved getting a gift every night. What sweet people for thinking of us, with all the hardships we have gone through.

Of course, Christmas. All of the children were with their other parents for Christmas it was very different. It was just Chris and I. Chris was not feeling very well so I was the only one that went to my parents on Christmas Day. When the children came home on December 30 we had our own Christmas it was crazy paper, presents, candy it was so good to have the children back.

All of the family came into town, Brynn was blessing her baby so they were all here. It was so fun. On New Year's Eve we got together at my Mom and Dads for food and games and visiting. Some of the conversations we have are quite interesting, but very funny.

New Years Day was a very busy day we took the kids to the movie Mega Mind so cute. We went to Chris's parents for a New Year's dinner. At 6 we (meaning my brothers and sisters and spouses and my parents) met at Stockman's resturant for dinner. It was Ashley's birthday so we were celebrating and my parents paid. AWESOME So fun to be with family we have the best time laughing and enjoying each others company. WE went back to Chris's parents visited for a little bit then took the kids home. They were so tired. A whole week of staying up late.

Sunday morning we got up got ready and went to Brynn's sacrament meeting for Jagger's baby blessing. Again another day with lots of family. We had a celebration at Dana and Darla Miller's. They have a big enough house to host everyone. Thanks to them for their hospitality and generosity. My kids loved it there. They kept saying I WANT to live here. They have a gym down stairs. Then it was say goodbye to family. They had to return home to their lives. So sad wish they lived closer. I miss them so much all the time. Now my Brother Brandon is moving them to Arizona so now I will see them even less. What a meanie taking my Nephew's away.
I will miss them so much.