Really, In Both Ears?

We've taken some little videos of McKinley lately, because we think she's so stinkin' cute, so we put a couple funny moments together in this little video. I think when she's talking it sounds sort of like "Hi Dad", but Robbie doesn't necessarily agree.

McKinley hasn't been herself the last week and half or so. It started off with a crazy fever for several days, followed by a cold that has never gone away. I noticed a second tooth coming in, so I figured that must be it. She's been waking up several times a night and been a little needy too. By last weekend though, the tooth was through, so I thought she'd be back to normal soon. Then on Thursday she suddenly got a rash on her belly and her back and I decided if it wasn't gone by Saturday we should probably take her in to the doctor. Well, Friday rolled around and she was crying every time she tried to sleep, so enough was enough we took her to the doctor. Of course when we got to the doctor she started talking to him and playing with him and smiling everywhere. I'm sure the doctor thought we were crazy...but checked her out anyway. Turns out the poor kiddo has a double ear infection. I felt terrible, she's been trying to tell me for a week and a half. So you don't all think I'm a terrible parent after reading all of this, here is a video of how she was acting 90% of the time, who would guess this kid needed to go to doctor because she had a double ear infection?

My Sweet Grandpa Thomas

My Grandpa is an incredible man. Throughout my life he’s been there for a lot of the special events. He was there when I was blessed, when I was baptized and when I got married. I even received my patriarchal blessing from my Grandpa. I have a lot of fun memories of Grandpa playing with me in his front yard and showing and watching the squirrels with me in his HUGE tree. When I was little he and my grandma would come to Salt Lake each winter, check into a hotel down town and my family and aunts and uncles and cousins all would go see the Christmas lights they put up at Temple Square. When I was a teenager and my grandpa was in his late 80’s he even beat me in an arm wrestle and I was trying as hard as I could. He had a way of always making you feel like you were special…and you were always special to Grandpa.

This Thanksgiving Robbie, McKinley and I had a nice visit with Grandpa. We dropped in on him during lunch and he was excited to see us. We had a great time visiting with him and talked for quite a while, I always loved seeing my grandpa.

This morning my grandpa passed away. He was 97 years old. I will miss him a lot. I will always remember the love he had for everyone, his smile, his happy demeanor and his hugs. I like to think that from time to time he’ll check in on us from heaven and I hope I can make him proud. I love you Grandpa!

2008 in Review

2008 really flew by. It's been a year filled with ups and a few downs for us, crazy fun stuff and the normal day to day, but we learned a lot, appreciated each other more and all got a year older! Here are a few things to remember:
Best New Thing: No contest, that title belongs to McKinley for 2008.
Funniest Moment: Right now Robbie's hit and run comes to mind :).
Something I learned: I have the best friends and family in the entire world...thanks for everything guys!
Biggest Accomplishment: Walking, enough said.
Something I enjoyed: Quilt night with my awesome friends...does it get better than food, talking and the best ladies around, I don't think so.
Coolest Perk: Showing up at the DMV, seeing a 2.5 hour wait and having a really nice DMV guy give me "quick pass" and being done in 15 minutes!
Something Rediscovered: I'm tougher than I think.
Person I couldn't have gone through the year without: This year, the list could be pretty big, but I do have a number one person I couldn't have made it through the year without...ROBBIE. I am one lucky girl, I have the best, most supportive and wonderful husband ever and that's puting it lighlty!

Happy New Year everyone!