Grandma Kathy Young

Okay, I am going to try and recap our crazy life the past month...

We were super busy packing up the house (long story I'll fill in later), getting ready to drive to my parents for Christmas, and I got a call from my dad that my Grandma had suffered a heart attack and wouldn't make it through the night. The doctors said she wasn't in any pain, and once she fell asleep she wouldn't wake back up. Fortunately, I was able to call her, and although she couldn't talk she could listen as I told her how much I loved her and what was going on with our family. She passed on December 12, 2011.

I have had mixed emotions, as she had been in a lot of pain for decades, and my Grandpa passed a year and a half ago. I knew she was in a better place, was with my grandpa, and wasn't suffering anymore, but I would miss her, and even though I was able to say goodbye, I just wasn't ready. The last time I saw my grandpa, somehow I just knew it was going to be the last time I'd see him, but I didn't get that with my grandma, so it was harder in that aspect.

Floral arrangement from the great-grandkids-25 of them!

A few days before she passed, she told her bishop that her Christmas wish was to be with my Grandpa again.

The phrase "I'll be home for Christmas" has a whole new meaning to me now.

There were a few bumps along the way, but luckily my mom was in between her chemo treatments, so she was strong enough to stay home alone while the rest of us attended the funeral. It was a very nice service, and even though we will miss both my grandparents terribly, I am particularly grateful for the knowledge and testimony I have of eternal families and the Plan of Salvation.

I was asked to say the opening prayer, and aside from my wedding day, I have never felt so nervous and anxious about anything else before. I felt sick to my stomach the whole day before and couldn't keep my food down the night before. Once the service was over I felt better, but I'm usually pretty mellow and easy going, it surprised me how worked up I got. Anyway, it was a wonderful service for a wonderful lady. I love you Grandma!

My Uncle Craig, my dad, & my Aunt Linda

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas! We have had a wonderful Christmas holiday so far. My mom hasn't been very sick this round of chemo, and it was her last one! She still has I think two infusions of the supplemental drug, but not the chemo! Hooray! Thanks to everyone's prayers and thoughts, she has had two PET Scans, and there aren't any visible cancer cells anymore! It will still be a long road, and nothing is a guarantee, but we are so blessed and grateful so far.

Mom has been up and doing stuff with us every day. We've completely worn her (and everyone else) out! I'll have more pictures later, but here are just a few. I have had our Christmas cards and letters stuffed, sealed and ready for almost a month now, but can't mail them out yet. I can't say why I can't mail them yet (I'm not pregnant!), but just know that I haven't forgotten everyone, and I have a good reason!

Love,

the Turners

Family Pics Nov 2011

We got family pictures taken! I love that we were able to be outdoors, and the boys were so good!

The Mr.

The Mrs.

I really liked the guy who did our photos, he was very good with Jayden and I am very happy with so many of the pictures! My only complaint was that we almost forgot to change the clothes for the family picture, (I really didn't realize how much time had passed, I was too worried about drool, boogers, stepping in duck poop, etc). I bought matching ties for the boys that were adorable. But he thought they were too formal so he asked us to take them off for the picture above with us in the grass, and I was about to put them back on, but then the photographer was done. So, while I'm not the biggest fan of the plain white dress shirt without ties, I am in love with all the other pictures.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from the Totally Toy Story

Turner Family!

Math Equation

Tummy ache + waking up every 30 min + thinking that the day starts at 4:30 am = ??????

Soccer Team

Here is a team pic. I think it's adorable, they are all doing a silly face that shows their personality. And of course, they're two and three, so we didn't have to tell them to do a silly face!

At the game yesterday two of the boys kind of ran into each other and fell to the ground. As soon as Jayden saw them on the ground he ran over there and plopped down on top of them! Too much wrestling with Daddy-he just couldn't be left out of any action!

p.s. This photo won 4th place in a photo contest for pictures of the teams! Jayden won a free trophy!

Soccer Game

Jayden had his first soccer game on Saturday! It was so cute. The uniforms are ginormous, it could fit a 6 or 7 year old, but thankfully Mommy grew up during the 80's, so she knew how to tie it off to the side! Jayden had a blast.

The coaches, assistants and referee all did a great job making sure everyone got a chance to score, and I don't even know what the final score was. I was pleasantly surprised at how non-chaotic it was, especially with 2-3 year olds. The photos aren't in any particular order.

Jayden and his friend Heidi picking grass and flowers during the game.

Saying goodbye to Heidi's twin siblings.

Jayden and his new friend Nate goofing off before the game.

We knew they would be friends because on the first day of practice while Coach was talking to the parents, Nate made his way over to inspect our Toy Story bag and see what was inside!

Action shot

Cooling off with some much needed refreshment

And here is a video of Jayden scoring a goal!

We love soccer!

Bet ya can't guess what they're watching...

Bet ya can't guess what they're watching...

I think we have another Toy Story fan in the house!

Soccer Jayden

Jayden got a soccer ball for his birthday, and has gotten quite busy with it. He just loves anything outside. We went up to Mt Charleston, and here he is wearing himself out before nap, just the way Mommy & Daddy like it!

Jayden Swimming-Summer 2011

We have been working with Jayden this summer, trying to teach him some basic skills like kicking, holding his breath, blowing bubbles, and putting his face under water to pick up toys, etc-I did some research and those are the typical kind of skills they teach in a Parent & me class, which is what I found so far is required in preparation for real swimming lessons. We aren't going to put him in lessons yet, maybe next summer. However, we did buy him a groupon for a private swim lesson, and have been copying what the teacher taught him.

He has been living in the pool since his grandparents came to visit, and is about to grow gills! Here are some videos showing off his latest skills.

Yes, he is climbing out of the deep end without any steps or help from Grandpa.

In this last one he's climbing out of the deep end again, but you can hear him say "elbow, elbow, belly", which is how the teacher taught him to climb out of the pool. He loves giving high 5's to his cheer squad.