Where does all the time go?

I have been staying at home the last two months and tending my grandson. Where does the time go? We havent done any big projects but we sure seem busy. Amber and Kelly have sold their home and moved in with us for awhile. They are going to purchase my Moms home next door. It is just taking longer than atticipated to finalize and sale. It has been fun having them stay with us. And having a grandchild live with you is so fun. He does wear us out a little bit though. But the kisses good night and snuggles in bed are PRICELESS!! I wouldnt trade it for anything. Time just flys by so fast. I know we will turn around and the grandkids are all grownup. Amber is due with baby #2 in just a few days and we are getting excited to meet the new little one. (even if they dont want to call her Sammi) Life is good and I am loving every moment of it.

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.