Sunday Dinner

We all got together this evening for some sloppy joes and to watch the Big Showdown between Colorado University and Colorado State University at Aaron and Jen's home. But mainly I just wanted to show off the most adorable babies. I just cannot get enough of their cute faces and smiles. Their smiles are so contagious, I just look at them and my whole attitude changes.





McKinley was in no mood to pose for me but I just thought her outfit was so fun.

Onion Days

I guess its just a weekend to visit city festivals. Saturday we went with Aaron, Jen and the kids to Payson for their festival. We again walked through the craft fair which wasn't much to look at but the food was good. We all ate a combination of food, long curly fries, chicken nuggets, Italian ice, fried oreos (very interesting but good), and cupcakes. Morgan loves carnival rides so she rode some along with Braylen. She went on her favorite ride, she calls it the bridge and long slide.



It was a fun day but I think I have had my share of craft fairs for the year.

Swiss Days

Mom and I are back in Utah for the weekend, we came Friday and will leave on Tuesday. Friday night Jen invited us along with Gordon and Trisha and the kids to go to Swiss Days in Midway with them. It was a perfect evening and a beautiful setting. We ate dinner some had Swiss tacos just like Navajo tacos and others had scones. Then we walked through the craft fair, I was a little disappointed to not see one Swiss craft. Sorry I had my camera but never took it out for any pictures.

Family Photo

Here is the much anticipated family photo. Remember we do not do these very often and not all of us were aware this was happening namely me who came from work in scrubs. But we did it all 20 of us.

Family Swimming and BBQ

Last night the whole family went over to Annmarie and Steve's for swimming and a BBQ. Aaron suprised us all except his brothers by showing up two days earlier. Braylen and Morgan were excited to have him around again. It was exciting to be together again, it felt like we just picked up where we left off from our Utah trip. I showed up just as everyone was getting out the pool but by the looks of the pictures my mom took it seemed like everyone enjoyed it. Then it was off to eat. Steve makes the best hamburgers and he did not disappoint us. After we stuffed ourselves it was time for a family photo. We do not get to do these very often, in fact our last one was 2 years ago during Annmarie and Steve's wedding. We did our best and thats all we could ask.

Happy Birthday Trisha!!

Trisha is such an amazing woman and a great example to us all. She is such a fun person to be around and I always am happy to spend time with her. We are excited to have them come to Colorado today. It will be quite the family reunion. Meredith, Sofia and Mirabel have been here for a couple weeks, Alan will be joining us tomorrow. Jen came with Morgan and Braylen last week, Aaron will come next Thursday. We will definetly be partying it up this weekend, so get ready Trisha. I hope you know how much I love and appreciate you.

Saying Goodbye

It is a sad week for our family. Grandma Rodeback passed away on Thursday July 24th. She had a massive stroke Saturday night while away in Salt Lake and rushed to the hospital. The doctors did not expect her to survive, the left side of her brain was completely gone which helps us to walk, talk, and eat. My mom and her siblings decided it was best to remove all forms of life support on Monday night and brought her back to her home in Lindon with hospice care. Many family members were able to see her and say their goodbyes. Finally on the morning of the 24th she quietly slipped away from us. The vieweing is this evening in Pleasant Grove and tomorrow afternoon will be the funeral. She will be buried in the Lindon Cemetary.
She was a very special lady and I loved her very much. I have many fond memories of my grandma and will always have a place in my heart for her. One favorite memory I have is when she worked in the kitchen and the elementary school, many times we would go and have lunch with her. I am thankful for the plan of salvation and the knowledge I have that I will see her again and we will be together forever.

This is the link for her obituary in the Daily Herald.
http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000114235496X