AJ's funeral in Canada

 December 3 Robs Dad Arturo Giovanni Tondini passed away. We made a quick trip up to Sparwood British Columbia to AJ's funeral. I was a good trip in spite of the situation. We had some quiet time with Rob and I. We got to spend time with Robs brothers. And we got to visit the cemetaries that have both of Robs grandparents buried. It was a time for reflecting on all our blessings. We have so much and have been given a great legacy. AJ has touched many lives and it was fun to talk and visit and share the memories. This headstone is in Fernie where the Tondinis are buried. Wonder if we can find it again.

 This is Robs grandpa Eberts buried in the Sparwood cemetary. He was a coal miner his whole life. The area of Canada surrounding Sparwood is beautiful. I hope we can come back once in a while and visit here again.

 Some of the scenery on the way to Sparwood.

 After the funeral the brothers with Fred Facca a good close friend of AJs that gave the eulogy.

 Rob and I all dressed up. I love the purple tie and shirt that Rob bought in honor of his father. AJ always loved color.

 The Brothers....Gary....John....Gene.....and Baby Robby.

 Gene and Dottie. Canada was a little bit different temperature for these California kids.

 This is Corbin where AJ first lived when he was born. It is beautiful up here. We drove up to Corbin and spread some of AJs ashes where he spent so much time loving the area. AJ would have picnics here all summer long. It was so beautiful to see on this winter day. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful day. AJ will be forever remembered.

 The Brothers on the Creek. Amazing legacy that AJ has left. All wonderful men that love so much.

 Gary and Erin.

 Standing on the bridge at Corbin and sharing memories. We definately dont get to spend enough time together with the siblings.

 Photos after the funeral.

Rob and I taking a last photo after saying goodbye to his parents resting place.

Thanksgiving 2011

 Cute little Baby Mack our new addition to the grandkids. Isnt he adorable.

 Kamree posing for the camera. The girls always sit in front of the fireplace and pose for a photo.

 Alexis and Kamree.

 Alexis posing for me.

 Temple square parking lot. A picture before we head out in the cold.

 Grandma and Grandpa with the kids. We were so excited to go see the lights on temple square. It had been years since we had made the trip. Glad the kids let us come along.

 Rob, Kelly and Mckoy. We were amazed at how many people were there on Thanksgiving weekend. Not the weekend to go with little kids. Too many people and little kids cant see over the heads.

 Kamree, Shelby, and Alexis. My little cuties. Love the girls.

 Annikan and Mikes little family. Too cold to get Mack out of the stroller for a family picture. But he is there in the stroller under the warm blanket.

 The Salt Lake Temple is always beautiful especially at this time of year.

 Grandma and the girls. We were having so much fun.

 Mike taking our family photos. We should of sent out Christmas cards. We never get all of us together often for a photo.

 Kelly and Mckoy. So glad we got Baby Mack so we have another little boy to play with Mckoy. He will love that.

Shelby and Annikan facinated with the lights. Beautiful.

Slow at posting. So much happening and lots of pics with the grandkids.

My two little men. All dressed up for church. Next time I will have to buy matching ties.

I got a Job!!

My second day of a temp at PRESTO and got offered to work. I will be working days monday thru friday. Long days and hard work but so good to be making money again. You know I like to spend it. And now I wont have to clean house all day when I am home. Well see how it all turns out.

Jobless

I spent a wonderful 10 days with Annikan and her family. She had her baby and ended up with a little more drama than we expected. Life is too short to be miserable. I came home and gave my two weeks notice. I have hated the negativity in there and hated myself lately so off with the old and on with the new. I felt so liberated to say my peace and move on. Now the serious of having to find a new job will be interesting. Dont know what I will do. Just want something new. Something POSITIVE and UPLIFTING. Something I want to get up and go to every day and not dread.......Well wish me luck cause I will need it. Bills will pile up soon enough.

Mortality

I found out this morning a Friend from school had passed away. How sad it was. I had a friend post her obituary link and I went to it. I watched her slide show and just cried. She has such a beautiful smile and always looks so happy. I remember the good times we had in school. My sweet 16 Birthday was spent at her house and I got my promise ring from a friend. We had good times. It made me smile remembering the memories. Feel bad that I dont stay in touch with old friends. Also the slide show made me realize I dont take enough photos of HAPPY MEMORIES. I will hug my husband a little tighter tonight. I am so thankful for my blessing.

Weekend with the Girls

Just spent a great weekend in Nampa with my daughters and their families. I love them so much. I had so much fun. The grandkids are awesome and so dang stinking cute. I love the hugs they share with me. I hope they never get too old to hug and kiss their grandma. What would I do without them all. Life is good except for a little hole in the heart. But mostly just really blessed right now. I love my family they are wonderful. I have the best husband. He is good to let me do what I want when I want and for that I am so thankful. Spent a fun night visiting with old friends and wow how good it was to see everyone. Love ya Jamie and Gina. So thankful for LIFE and everything right now.

EASTER 2011

Annikan and Mike came home for Easter and Amber and Kelly came out and stayed. We had so much fun. I love it when my kids come home and we get to play with the grandkids. I know I am so blessed with my children and their children. We love our time with FAMILY!!!!! We had dinner with just us. The grandkids got to eat on the china. I served jello in my Grandmas dessert dishes. The kids loved eating out of them. We had an Easter Egg hunt. And I am still finding eggs in plants and other strange places where the kids hid the eggs later by themselves. They just forgot to find them all. We played with chalk on the cement and they played outside for hours. I even jumped on the tramp with them. We took lots of photos. Which I love to do. The cousins came over and played and we colored eggs and threw them down the driveway after dark. It was just a good time. I am so glad they came and we could PLAY.

My Family.....

They are the greatest. This was christmas eve at our house. I love them so much.

Baby Blessing

Today Skyler blessed his little girl. Kyria Sky Petterborg. I hope I spelled it correctly. She was so beautiful. Her dress was darling. Mel said they got it at JCPENNYS. Skyler did a wonderful job. Rob was so honored to be in the circle. We love Skyler like a son. He is so good to us. We love Melanie she fits in so well with all of us. Saxon I decided is spoiled with all the aunts, uncles and cousins that play with him and take care of him. He is so loved by so many. So grateful for my nieces and nephews. I love them and I am so glad they let us be a part of their families. It was a great day. Of course that has a lot to do with all the food we ate and all the dessert. I thought there was more dessert than REAL food but it was all good.