Easter 2019

Brigham and Danni went up to Showlow and did a Easter Egg Hunt up there.  Danni sent me some pics and it looked like they had a great time.

Danni and Manny on Hunt

Manny likes the Easter Eggs

We got together with Debbie, Lisa, and their families and spent a great deal of time with mom and dad the day before Easter.  Debbie and her family came up for the day.  We picked dad up from Sunrise and had yummy pizza at Mod's Pizza.  It was fun to take dad out to get some food and I think he really liked getting out and spending time with the family  After lunch, we headed to see mom.  She was to weak to get out of bed, so we visited her in some groups while the rest of us played a game in the living room.  We had fun even though the circumstances were not the best.

Lunch with Grandpa

Mom on Easter, Debbie brought her some goodies

Spending Time with Grandma

On Easter Sunday, We went to church and I felt the spirit really strong.  With all that is going with my mom, Easter had a different meaning for me this year.  Brigham and Danni came over for brunch and get their Easter baskets.  We spent some time with both my mom and dad on Easter.  

My family on Easter

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Manny's First Easter

Brigham, Danni, and Manny on Easter

Manny - 7 months

Danni wrote "Manny baby is 7 months old today! Don’t blink, because they’re not kidding when they say they grow up fast. It feels like overnight our son just grew up. He got two teeth, learned to sit on his own, and started scooting all within one week. He is so close to crawling, he just has to figure out how to coordinate his arms with his legs. We love you baby 😭💛 @ Mesa, Arizona"

Manny is seriously one of the cutest 7 month olds

Manny is such a cute 7 month old.  I love how his mom spikes his hair. It makes him look handsome on top of cute.   He is growing up way to fast for us.  I love that we get to see Manny on a daily basis, almost.  I love watching my kids interact with him and get him to smile.  I really enjoy watching Danni as a mom.  She is doing a really great job.  That is one of the benefits of being a grandma - watching your daughter be an amazing mom while playing with the grandkid.

Our cute bow tie pic

Memorable MondayBonding with Mom

My mom never had a sister, maybe that is why her daughters mean so much to her.  My mom had a doctor's appointment with Dr. Yoo, her oncologist, to discuss chemotherapy with her.  Her children felt that chemo would be too hard on her and not be in her best interest.  We knew that chemo would make her more sick and probably wouldn't affect her cancer growth.  Debbie, Lisa, and I wanted to go to to the doctor's appointment with mom to discuss this with mom and her doctor.  The appointment was rough and with the doctor's approval, we convinced her that her quality of life was better than you quantity of life.  My mom didn't want to give up the fight, but we told her that she is not giving up, she is just fighting a different fight.  This appointment was a very bonding moment for us and I felt very close to my mom.  We heard her viewpoint and listened to her fears and concern.  We love our mom and want her to enjoy her last days.  We don't want to lose her, but we know that this cancer will take her fast. 

After the doctor's appt, we went to Seagull Book, my mom's most favorite store in the world.  She talked to Kathryn and my mom cried as she talked to Kathryn about her fears and concern.  Kathryn cheered my mom up and we had a great visit with her.  My mom has found such a true friend with Kathryn and we love to shop at Seagul with my mom.  I think we all love to shop at Seagull.
We went to visit dad at Sunise.  This was my mom's first time to see dad's room.  He moved in just a couple of days before my mom's appt.   We had a nice visit and looked into a room that was reserved for her when we finished her paperwork.  We had a nice visit with dad.

This day was rough but it gave us girls a chance to bond with our mom.  We've realized that every minute we spend together should be cherished and remembered.  We truly love our mom!!!

Pancreatic Cancer

She hasn't been feeling well which prompted a trip to the hospital.  My Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.  We were not surprised to hear the news about the guy who performed her endoscopy talked to Lisa, Debbie, and I and told us that he thinks it is really bad.  My mom is devastated and wants to fight the battle, but her children want her to enjoy the rest of her life.  My dad hasn't been feeling well and isn't really himself so he is struggling with the news too.  The life our family home is really sick and we want to help but can't.  It's a helpless feeling. We did the research and the odds of her beating this cancer is very low.  My mom's health has been poor and fighting this battle will be so hard on her.  My mom will always be a fighter in my eyes.  She is a very special woman and we will cherish the rest of days on Earth.  

Manny - 6 months

Manny is 6 months old.  Danni got him a party hat with 1/2 represents 1/2 a year.  He is such a little cutie.  I can't imagine what life would be like without this little guy.  Danni is such a good mom and also allows me to take pics with the bow ties.  It's like we have two photo shoots each month.

1/2 year photo shoot

Bow Tie Pics

Just for fun, here are pics of Danni and Manny - side by side

Memorable Monday My Kids at 6 months

Manny is about to turn 6 months old.  I wanted to look back at when  my babies were 6 months old.  I had professional pictures taken back then at Sears.  I love how they all turned out.

Josh - 6 months old

Danielle - 6 months old 

Angela - 6 months old

Emily - 6 months

Emily - 6 months

Emily - 6 months

2 Weeks of Spring Break

Because my parents need 24/7 care right now, spring break is going to be very different.  I still wanted to do something fun each day.  Josh and Emmy have different spring breaks, so there is 2 weeks of fun activities to plan and still take care of my parents.  My kids were very accommodating to my schedule and were willing to help out that we could each enjoy these 2 weeks.   It was important that my parents get the help that they need.

ASU Spring Break Day 1 - We got this fun game at Christmas and thought this week would be a great time to play it.  Danni joined us for the game night so of course we had a blast..  One of the reasons that I like this game is because we can all play at the same time.  No waiting for other's turn.  

Dimension Game

ASU Spring Break Day 2 - We went and got some ice cream.  We have never taken our kids to Baskin and Robbins, so I thought it was about time to see if they really do have 25 flavors.  They actually have more, which made it harder to pick a flavor.  Ice Cream is always fun!!

Baskin and Robbins

ASU Spring Break Day 3 - Josh took Angela to lunch at Wendy's. I was so busy and couldn't get away.  I'm so glad that Josh did something fun with Angela.  That just warms my heart

Lunch at Wendy's

ASU Spring Break Day 4 - Danni took Josh to ASU Tempe campus and had his senior pictures taken.  I love that campus and was thrilled to get some senior pics there.

Palm Walk

ASU Spring Break Day 5 - A trip to Sodalicious.  Our family loves this place and we sure keep them in business.  We need to go there at least once during Spring Break.  We even have our favorite drinks.

Our drinks

ASU Spring Break Day 6 - We rented movies from Redbox.  Movies are always fun, especially when we watch them together. 

Find some good movies

ASU Spring Break Day 7 - We spent some time playing games.  Since it is Sunday, Jim is home and can play with us.  He adds to the fun!!

Fun game

Spring Break 1 - We went to dinner at Barros to celebrate Danni's birthday.  I know that we are doubling up on Spring Break and Danni's birthday, but time is an issue this spring break.  Going out to eat is always fun.

Spring Break 2 -  Josh took the girls to see Captain Marvel.  I'm so glad that he took the time to do that.  He had some cuddle time with Manny and hit up Sodalicious.  Cant' get any better than tha.

Enjoying Spring Break

Spring Break Day 3 - We roasted marshmallows at Grandma and Grandpa Wall's house.  Grandma and Grandpa joined us in the fun.

Spring Break Day 4 - We picked out movies at Redbox and went to watch them at Grandma and Grandpa's House.  We were going to watch the movies outside, but it was a little cold, so we watched them inside.  We made the yummiest hot cocoa too.

Fun at G & G Pace's House

Spring Break Day 5 - We went to Panda with the girls.  That is one of their favorite places to eat, so of course that would be something they did on Spring Break.  

YAY - Panda

Spring Break Day 6- Danni and Angela went shopping and Emily hang out with Kenzie.  Later that night we went to Sodalicious.  We really do go there a lot.  We should try out other places a little more. I love that Danni was able to come spend some time with us during Spring Break.

Hanging Out

Spring Break Day 7- We headed up to Fountain Hills to watch the fountain turn green.  We left after Sacrament Meeting since we didn't have to teach primary.  We loved watching the fountain turn green and spending that time together as a family.  We really needed that time.