Kaylynn’s Baby Shower

Kaylynn had her baby shower and she got the most darling outfits for her little girl.  She had a great turnout of both family and friends.  Her mom and sisters did an amazing job on the food and decor.  It was AMAZING!!  I love the flowers on the wall along with the baby's name - Karter Lynn.  Such a cute name.  We can't wait to meet this little girl.

Danni stopped by for just a moment to show off her little guy.   I'm glad that Danni was able to go to Kaylynn's Shower and support her.  Danni really wanted to be here and I wanted her to be there too.  Brigham brought Danni and they only stayed for a little bit so that Kaylynn could have her moment.  At least I had time to keep a pic of the Jenna, Danni, and Kaylynn with Jordan and Manny.  

Danni and Kaylynn - Good Friends/Cousins

How fun for these cousins to have kids around the same time.

Kathyrn holding the baby

Kaylynn holding the baby

Jocelyn holding the baby

Love the decor

Manny's First Photo Shoot

Danni had some cute pics of her son the day after he was born.  Danni and I switched off with the camera so Danni could be in some pics too.  The pics turned out so good and really capture the awe that Brigham and Danni feel about meeting their little one.

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Brigham Manuel Gaytan II

Brigham Manuel Gaytan II was born on Sept. 19th at 3:07 pm.  He weighed 6 lbs. and 15 oz.  Danni's water born really early that morning (4:50 to be exact) and she headed to the hospital.  She arrived around 5:30.  She was admitted into her LDR room shortly before 8:00.  Labor started to get hard and with the nausea, she decided it was time for an epidural.  As soon as she had her epidural, Brittany and her mother-in-law arrived.  Labor progressed and 4 hours after her epidural, she was ready to push.  She only needed to push for an hour and Baby Brigg arrived.  Danni did a great job bringing him into the world.  It was sweet to watch Brigham Sr. as he cared for his wife, helped during the labor and delivery.  He was in awe of the moment  his son was born.  Danni held her son and was overcome with emotion and she became teary eyed.  It was such a sweet moment.  Baby Brigg is a cutie and is easily calmed by being held.  Danni is going to be an awesome mom.

Precious Moments

Moments after birth

Grandma Time

He is LOVED!!

A few cool things:
*Baby Brigg was born on the 19th, just like his dad
*Dr. Holmes delivered Danni and her son
*The nurse that helped Danni was named Tamra but went by Tammy
*Brigham was born on a raining day and his grandma came down from the White Mountians

Memorable Monday"Everything You Ever Need"

“It’s everything you ever want, It’s everything you ever need, and it’s here right in front of you, this is where you want to be.”

This is my favorite quote of the Greatest Showman.  What we really want is right in front of us.  We just need to open our eyes and see.  My kids are all grown up and I love their personalities so much.  All I want to do is spend time with them.  They are all I truly need.  I'm SO grateful for these 4 kids of mine and all the lessons the have taught me.

Josh

Danni

Angela

Emily

Primary Program

Jim and I are primary teachers and we had the primary program today.  We sat with our class and enjoyed the program even more.  It was a sweet program and our primary kids did such a great job.  My favorite part was singing "Child's Prayer" with the primary, especially the last verse when the teachers sing a different part than the kids.  Jim and I both enjoy teaching primary and being involved in the primary program this year. 

Memorable MondayJosh's Baby Blanket

I found this cute blanket that used to be Josh’s baby blanket. I wanted to loan it to Danni and her little one. I would love to have the lace removed and either add new lace or sewn together without the lace.I found a neighbor who was willing to take on this project. 

Through this process, I found our that this blanket used to belong to Jim when he was a baby.  Myrna got the blanket from the Baskins, their good friends from Salt Lake City.  I showed  Myrna the blanket and she was so pleased that such a treasure could be mended and passed down.  It's a beautiful blanket and I love the idea of passing down heirlooms.  Maybe one day, Josh

can pass this blanket down to his son.

Days for Girls

Serving with my daughters

My girls and I went to a RS activity where we made hygiene kits.  It was fun to hang out and talk and joke with each other while serving.  We designed feminine products with different colors/ patterns of fabric.  Angela was really getting into the designing process and had one of the ladies finding fun fabrics for her to use.  We take for granted that we can go to store and buy products that we need.  For some people in other countries, it's not that easy.  It was an eye opener to realize how truly lucky we are.  

Taking a break for pics

Angela serving

Emily is checking out the patterns

Here is an example of what is provided.

Cute bags to hold the feminine products

Labor Day

My family on Labor Day

My Kids and I on Labor Day

It was great to spend time with the family on Labor Day.  We found a great deal and headed to the theaters to watch Incredibles.   It was a cute movie and I enjoyed watching it in the theater with my kids.  After the movies, we met with Brigham and Danni at Fiiz.  Chess seemed to be the game of choice this round.

Great Movie

Chess Match

Love Fiiz, miss our location

Memorable MondayMy Birth and Name

I was born on July 4th, 1969 at 4:41 pm  to Raymond Lawrence Wall and Arlene Burbidge.  I weighed 6 lbs. and 14 oz. and 20 inches. long. I was born in the Cottonwood Hospital  in Murray, UT. .  My mom was in labor for quiet a while.  I never paid attention when she  told me how long.  My dad waited  in the foyer. I am their oldest child.  

I was the first granddaughter born on both sides.  My mom couldn't get a hold of her friends and family to tell her the good news because of holiday  My Grandma Shaw w was so excited to about my birth.  She tired to call her friends too, because they were all out of town due to the holiday  I didn't always like having my birthday on Independence Day, but I do now

My full name is Tamra Lee Wall.  I was named after Debbie Reynolds's character Tammy in "Tammy and the Bachelor".   I have yet to see the movie.  My nickname is Tami.  When I was younger, I spelled in Tammy like the character.  During the summer between middle school and high school, I changed the spelling to Tami.  I wrote my name all summer long to get the name just right.  I spelled my name Tammy until I entered high school.  Then I changed it to Tami.  I practiced all summer so I could spell it right.  Since it was a nickname, I could spell it anyway I want to.  Most people spell Tamra - Tamera or Tamara.  I had a hard time with that.  Everyone spelled it wrong.

I was also named after my Grandpa Lee Burbidge.  My middle name bears his name.  He was killed in a jeep accident when my mom was only 4 years old.  I feel very honored to bear his name.  I want to live my life in a way that would make him proud.  

In high school, there was a girl named Tammy Watts  Our names were very similar.  One day in school, I was called to see the registrar.  They were concerned that I hadn't passed some key test to graduate.  I knew that I passed those tests.  I looked up my name on a chart and the told the registrar that I pass the test.  Apparently they had me mixed up with Tammy Watts.  Another teacher mixed us up too.  She wrote in my yearbook "Watt a girl.  She thought I was Tammy Watts.  One day I joined a  musical group.  It was an orchestra with many different schools.  There was a girl there that played the violin.  Her name was Tammy Wall too.  That is so weird.  I married Jim and took his last name.  I love that man.

Baby Month Photo Shoot

It is September and this is the month that Danni is due.  So, Danni and I headed to the Riperian Preserve and took some pics.  They turned out great.  Now, Danni has more maternity pics.  Hopefully these will be the last ones.