Thinking about Paige today

So, I have been thinking a lot about Paige today. Our little girl who died at two weeks of age...for those of you who didn't know that.

She died July 2003, it's been about 5 1/2 years. I have to say that time definitely helps heal. Anyway, the reason why I was thinking a lot about her today is because I went and got me legs waxed today. Yes, it was painful. But, anyway, me and the aesthician (sp) got to talking and I ended up telling her the story of how we lost Paige. And as I was telling her about it I found that I had forgotten a lot of the details. I don't generally go into a lot of detail when I talk to people about how we lost her and I hadn't realized I'd forgotten so much. Which means I've been able to put it behind me.

The thought came to me, that although it was so difficult losing her....that I really look forward to the day that she will be with me again. I've heard, or read in the scriptures somewhere that there will be an oppurtunity to raise her in the next life. Won't that be something? To be able to raise a child in a place where you NEVER have to worry about them? I am constantly worrying about my kids here on Earth. What would it be like to raise a child in heaven, where there is nothing to worry about? That thought alone is such a blessing and comfort.

Sorry, I'm just rambling today...but thought I'd share my thoughts...and a picture.

Parker snowboarding etc

Parker and his dad got to go snowboarding a few weeks ago at the local Kelly Canyon Ski resort.  Parker went for his first time last year, but they got to go again this year.  Parker loves it and thinks it's really cool.  We put him in lessons last year, but he prefers to just go with his dad instead of doing lessons.  Rob says Parker his crazy and just likes to go straight down the hill super fast.  He's not very good at turning yet, and usually crashes when he tries to practice turning....hence the helmet.

On a side note, Parker is also on a ballroom dance team.  This is him at his very first performance.  Here he is doing the Samba with his partner Alayna.  They are soo cute.  They have another performance/competition next month, they will be doing the Samba again and also the Waltz and the Cha Cha.  I know you can't tell in this picture(probably because he is concentrating), but he really enjoys it and plans on doing it again next year.

Christmas in Oregon

It was a winter wonderland in Oregon this year.  It never snows there, and when it does it melts within a few hours.  So, this was a very unique Christmas.  I had to take pictures outside my parents house to never forget the Christmas in Oregon with a foot of snow.  At it stayed the whole time we were there.

Did I mention we drove there from Idaho??  Yeah, it was scary.  It normally is a twelve hour drive...but there was a blizzard in the Columbia River Gorge...so it took us seventeen hours this time.  Did I also mention that they don't have snow plows in Oregon???  This was the first time we have ever actually had to use our snow chains.  The plows never did come thru the whole entire Portland area.  They just wait til it melts.  Coming from Idaho that is a really weird thing.

This was Rob's picture.  Another new thing for this Idaho Boy was seeing ice over everything.  I know you can't tell very well from this picture, but our van is completed incased in a layer of ice.  Rob had never seen anything like it, so he took a picture.

Sooooo.....what do you do when you are snowed in at Grandma and Grandpa's house???

You play games!!!

Christmas Eve picture of Robert's Family

Christmas Eve Picture of Paul's Family

Christmas Eve of our Family.

Don't we already look tired??

Christmas morning for Garrison

Christmas morning for Parker.  He loves all his Lego Loot!

He scored a big Rubbermaid container of Legos.  Thousands and thousands of pieces.

Addison really wanted a horse for Christmas.  So, she got one!  And the best part....we don't have to feed or clean up after this one.

We seriously had a wonderful time in Oregon this year.  Although the drive to and from was extremely scary at times.  It was worth all the fun times and memories.  We feel very blessed this year and we are especially grateful for FAMILY.