happy tears

this morning my grandpa jay passed on suddenly
ten years ago i was crying really sad tears when his wife, my sweet grandma passed away suddenly

now, my tears are happy tears
happy they get to be together again
happy that grandpa doesn't have to live in pain anymore
happy that i know of the eternal perspective.

but, i do still miss them and cry a few sad tears for me since i don't get to be with them yet. i have to be patient.
i guess i'm never really ready, no matter how much i prepare myself for someone's death.

i'm happy for you, grandpa jay.  i'm sure you're already taking such good care of grandma like you always do.

me and grandpa jay on the 4th of july 2010

my testimony of the Lord's tender mercies grew today as I've thought back on all three of my grandparents deaths happening almost immediately following a family gathering.  grandpa jay got one last trip with the family to bear lake last week and i think that was just right.

seussical celebration

Liam's Dr. Seuss birthday party was loads of fun, thanks to everyone that came!  Despite the heat and the pesky mosquitos in our yard, we had fun celebrating our favorite one year old!

The party was complete with....

decorations

food

cake

presents

games

and great people!

Thank you to everyone who came, especially my parents who made a surprise trip all the way from Utah.  It was such a blessing to have them here, only their stay was WAY too short!

What an amazing year it has been since Liam entered the world!  We love him to the moon and back!

***if you want any of the decor or stuff I made on the computer I'd be happy to send it to you. It's not pro, but it's free!  Just email me at jacilynn@gmail.com

ONE year old!

my little cowboy with his pawpaw

walk the walk

so. cute.

eleven

e xcited about anything with wheels!
l earned to throw food from high chair into floor so cache can eat it
e xclusively IN TO E V E R Y T H I N G!
v ery silly fake laugh!
e veryday you take some steps...but you still don't trust yourself to walk!
n ot a fan of sleeping!

and you love your new toy grammy and grampa sent you!! your facial expression is priceless!

yard helper