Summer trip to Utah

Our big summer vacation (road trip) was to Utah to see Nathan blessed and to visit family. Nathan is such an easy going, happy baby - we all enjoyed time with him (and his Mommy & Daddy)! We also spent a fun day at Lagoon, but we were having so much fun we didn't take any photos. Oh well those are photos in our hearts, sometimes the best kind.

4th of July

Leslie & Jesse dualing in a bouncy ring!

Nathan's Blessing Day
July 5th

Nathan with his Daddy and Grandpa's.

All the men who were at Nathan's blessing. Nathan has lots of good examples to look up to.

Nathan with his Mommy and the women who came to his blessing.

Nana loving on Nathan!

Papa with Nathan.

Jesse and me at the Oquirrh Temple Open House.

On the way home (the long way) we stopped in Shoup, Idaho and saw John, Dad, Sarah, Michael, & Mom. Happy trails!!

Charlotte's passing

Charlotte at 10 months old with her forever family.

This year we have had many loved ones pass on into the next life. Last month we tragically lost my niece Molly's 16 month old daughter Charlotte. She had a viral infection and became critically ill, her body went into cardiac arrest which caused profound brain injuries. As the doctors were testing for the depth of her injuries they also discovered that she had a fatal metabolic disease.

It is even harder to understand death when it is a beautiful, innocent child! Her sweet parents, grandparents, family members, friends, members attending the Temple and even some strangers prayed for a miracle. I prayed and fasted so hard. If love could have saved her she would be here still.

Yet this is not the end - how black and bleak would be all of our lives if we thought so! She is healthy and whole, living and loving with her Heavenly father and other family members who have passed on. Charlotte must have been an already wise child of God to bypass this life and go straight to Heaven.

We will not forget you sweet Charlotte.