It is the Tremonton Fair right now and Gracie got to go to the parade and ride some rides last night with Luke since I had to work..but tonight we are hoping to go as a family! I love the fair! I love the animals! I will bring a camera so I can get some great pics! I haven't forgotten about blogging...but life has been soooo crazy lately with a new job and training! Luke and I are rotating schedules so that we don't have to put Gracie in daycare and she is getting to spend some time with her cute Grandpa Eldon which I love! She looks forward to her Grandpa time every day!
Gracie will be starting pre-school in 2 weeks and she is sooo excited! Luke's bday is right around the corner...life just doesn't seem to slow down! Know you are all loved and I will write more soon! xoxoxxxooo
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Angels
Today during nursery I was talking with a friend and we started talking about where she went to high school and I found out she went to Box Elder...I asked her if she new my cute friend Leslie and she informed me that she had passed away about a month ago and I was in shock.
My heart is so heavy and so full tonight. Leslie and I met in 1998 at Flying J where we both worked. We became instant friends and have kept in touch through the years. She met and married a wonderful man named Jordan Luthi while she was working at Flying J and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, LaurAnne Holly Luthi. Such a beautiful little girl who looks so much like her cute Mommy. I ran into Leslie right after I had Gracie in 1997 and Leslie was sooo excited I was able to actually have a baby on my own since she knew the struggles I had faced with my health. Lauren was about 5 when I ran into Leslie and she was such a beautiful little girl..reminded me so much of Leslie. Leslie informed me then that she had been having some health issues and had a port a cath put in to receive some heavy duty medication...I felt so bad for her! I couldn't hug her long enough. Well..years passed and we lost touch..so I googled her name not to long ago and found out she had recieved a kidney from her brother. A few months ago I decided to call her cute Mom and find out where she was! Well I called her Mom's house and her cute hubby picked up the phone and handed the phone straight over to Leslie and I was sooooooooooo excited to be able to finally talk to her! We talked for hours and hours and she filled me in on her health and what her poor body had been through. She had recently had a stroke and was having issues with what the stroke had done to her..the same issues I went through after having my stroke..numbness in the hand and arm...she was even having trouble talking. She also had suffered massive bleeding on the brain like I did. My heart went out to her. She said she had been diagnosed with Lupus which we all know is horrible and even deadly. She said she hoped she would live as long as she could so that LaurAnne would remember her. This is sooo hard for me to type right now...I guess it just hits so close to home with me and my health and having a daughter also. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about me dying and leaving Gracie bug here without a Mommy and it terrifies me! I know that Leslie isn't suffering anymore and is in the arms of her Heavenly Father and that is such a comfort to me, but I can't help but think what her cute daughter must be going through. I KNOW Leslie is her guardian angel and watching her every move...but my heart aches so badly right now. I really don't think this would have hit me so hard had I not been a mother.
Leslie and I have so many wonderful memories together. We had made a deal to get together as soon as she was feeling better and didn't have the swine flu..and apparently Heavenly Father had other plans for my cute Leslie. I know my life is better because it was blessed by such a beautiful, wonderful girl who has touched me beyond words simply by her example and her love. Life is so precious and can be taken from us sooo quickly and it is so important to let those around us know how much we love them before it is to late. I know this isn't the end and merely the beginning..but it is just sooo hard to let those go that you love. I hope sweet Leslie knows how much I love her and treasure her and anxiously await the day I get to throw my arms around her again. Luke looked at me tonight and asked why this has hit me so hard and all I can say is that my heart goes out to her daughter and hubby. I know what an amazing friend she has been to me in her short life. I remember how beautiful she looked the day she walked down the isle and became Mrs. Leslie Luthi. I remember how happy she was to marry Jordan and how excited she was to be a Mom. I wish I would have known when she died so I could have been there for her funeral. I feel like such a crappy friend. I can't believe I never got to give her that one last hug and tell her goodbye. I love you Leslie and I can't wait until we meet again....Love Always and Forever....Lisa
My heart is so heavy and so full tonight. Leslie and I met in 1998 at Flying J where we both worked. We became instant friends and have kept in touch through the years. She met and married a wonderful man named Jordan Luthi while she was working at Flying J and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, LaurAnne Holly Luthi. Such a beautiful little girl who looks so much like her cute Mommy. I ran into Leslie right after I had Gracie in 1997 and Leslie was sooo excited I was able to actually have a baby on my own since she knew the struggles I had faced with my health. Lauren was about 5 when I ran into Leslie and she was such a beautiful little girl..reminded me so much of Leslie. Leslie informed me then that she had been having some health issues and had a port a cath put in to receive some heavy duty medication...I felt so bad for her! I couldn't hug her long enough. Well..years passed and we lost touch..so I googled her name not to long ago and found out she had recieved a kidney from her brother. A few months ago I decided to call her cute Mom and find out where she was! Well I called her Mom's house and her cute hubby picked up the phone and handed the phone straight over to Leslie and I was sooooooooooo excited to be able to finally talk to her! We talked for hours and hours and she filled me in on her health and what her poor body had been through. She had recently had a stroke and was having issues with what the stroke had done to her..the same issues I went through after having my stroke..numbness in the hand and arm...she was even having trouble talking. She also had suffered massive bleeding on the brain like I did. My heart went out to her. She said she had been diagnosed with Lupus which we all know is horrible and even deadly. She said she hoped she would live as long as she could so that LaurAnne would remember her. This is sooo hard for me to type right now...I guess it just hits so close to home with me and my health and having a daughter also. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about me dying and leaving Gracie bug here without a Mommy and it terrifies me! I know that Leslie isn't suffering anymore and is in the arms of her Heavenly Father and that is such a comfort to me, but I can't help but think what her cute daughter must be going through. I KNOW Leslie is her guardian angel and watching her every move...but my heart aches so badly right now. I really don't think this would have hit me so hard had I not been a mother.
Leslie and I have so many wonderful memories together. We had made a deal to get together as soon as she was feeling better and didn't have the swine flu..and apparently Heavenly Father had other plans for my cute Leslie. I know my life is better because it was blessed by such a beautiful, wonderful girl who has touched me beyond words simply by her example and her love. Life is so precious and can be taken from us sooo quickly and it is so important to let those around us know how much we love them before it is to late. I know this isn't the end and merely the beginning..but it is just sooo hard to let those go that you love. I hope sweet Leslie knows how much I love her and treasure her and anxiously await the day I get to throw my arms around her again. Luke looked at me tonight and asked why this has hit me so hard and all I can say is that my heart goes out to her daughter and hubby. I know what an amazing friend she has been to me in her short life. I remember how beautiful she looked the day she walked down the isle and became Mrs. Leslie Luthi. I remember how happy she was to marry Jordan and how excited she was to be a Mom. I wish I would have known when she died so I could have been there for her funeral. I feel like such a crappy friend. I can't believe I never got to give her that one last hug and tell her goodbye. I love you Leslie and I can't wait until we meet again....Love Always and Forever....Lisa
Thursday, July 29, 2010
More Cherry Hill...
Richard being consoled by the manly lifeguard..
The lifeguard running to Richard's aide...
Oh...and here is a cute one of my birthday girl!
The lifeguard running to Richard's aide...
Oh...and here is a cute one of my birthday girl!
Cherry Hill
So Gracie and I had the opportunity to join some great friends in an all day adventure to Cherry Hill! Gracie hadn't ever been swimming before so she had a blast! I have a hard time getting in the water since I have an IV in my stomach and I am so allergic to the adhesive as is..I can't really get it wet for to long or it falls out, so Richard and Megan, and Spence and Kelly were amazing with Gracie on taking her down the water slides! The lazy river was my favorite part. We didn't get any pics of that though...
Megan and Tenzing
Jack
Trey
Richard
I managed to not get a pic of Kelly and Spence...or Oakley or Ira...I have got to get better with the camera! Sorry guys! We had a blast and think we should make this a yearly tradition!!!!!
Megan and Tenzing
Jack
Trey
Richard
I managed to not get a pic of Kelly and Spence...or Oakley or Ira...I have got to get better with the camera! Sorry guys! We had a blast and think we should make this a yearly tradition!!!!!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Gracie Bug is turning 3 tomorrow...
I can't believe my baby will be 3 tomorrow. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital. I really miss the baby phase, but have loved every phase after that and can't wait to see what each new stage will bring....
My poor baby has to have her shots on Friday which I am dreading, but then they will be over with for the year! I will post some bday pics once we get some! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am hating the heat and am anxious for cooler temps...seems like the hotter it gets the worse the headaches are, but fall is right around the corner!
We have a busy weekend ahead of us, so I hope the shots don't make my baby sick. We get to meet up with some close friends I went to high school with and haven't seen in 16 years Saturday and then Sunday we are having a BBQ with some friends...
I hope everyone has a fun and safe 24th! Love to all!
My poor baby has to have her shots on Friday which I am dreading, but then they will be over with for the year! I will post some bday pics once we get some! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am hating the heat and am anxious for cooler temps...seems like the hotter it gets the worse the headaches are, but fall is right around the corner!
We have a busy weekend ahead of us, so I hope the shots don't make my baby sick. We get to meet up with some close friends I went to high school with and haven't seen in 16 years Saturday and then Sunday we are having a BBQ with some friends...
I hope everyone has a fun and safe 24th! Love to all!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Friends..Family...and Fun!
So we have had such a busy past few weeks that have been filled with our cute families, friends and tons of fun! Now that Luke and I finally have a kid, the holidays get funner and funner. Gracie bug sure loved the fireworks and doing sparklers with some fun friends! I got to meet my new nephew Benjamen Oliver Johnson... I would write a lot, but I would rather post pics!
Gracie at the Rodeo..
Grandpa Eldon, Hayden & Addison..
Richard
My sexy meat muffin Luke..
More Richard..
Cute Pam and Gracie
Megan and Pam lighting sparklers..
Gracie meets Mr. Static on the trampoline..
Gracie and Oakley
A bunch of kiddos in the sandbox..
My new nephew Ben...
Chase
Gracie on the 4th of July before church..
The Cruise-in..
Uncle John..
Spence on his phone..again....
Grandma and Ben
Grandpa and Ben..
Matt and Mom
Gracie in the sprinklers
Gracie giving me loves before church..
Sadie, Gracie and the shades..
Megan and Gracie
Waiting for fireworks
So after posting all of these pics, I realize I never got a pic of my cute sis-in-law Amy, we never saw Mark over the holiday since he had to work and somehow Kelly escaped the camera too...so beware! You are next my friends! Enjoy!
Gracie at the Rodeo..
Grandpa Eldon, Hayden & Addison..
Richard
My sexy meat muffin Luke..
More Richard..
Cute Pam and Gracie
Megan and Pam lighting sparklers..
Gracie meets Mr. Static on the trampoline..
Gracie and Oakley
A bunch of kiddos in the sandbox..
My new nephew Ben...
Chase
Gracie on the 4th of July before church..
The Cruise-in..
Uncle John..
Spence on his phone..again....
Grandma and Ben
Grandpa and Ben..
Matt and Mom
Gracie in the sprinklers
Gracie giving me loves before church..
Sadie, Gracie and the shades..
Megan and Gracie
Waiting for fireworks
So after posting all of these pics, I realize I never got a pic of my cute sis-in-law Amy, we never saw Mark over the holiday since he had to work and somehow Kelly escaped the camera too...so beware! You are next my friends! Enjoy!
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