Goodbye's

How do you say goodbye to someone that means the world to you. I found out a week ago today that my cute, loving, sweet grandma had a heart attack. The doctor said that only 15% of her heart is working so he doesn't know how long she has. He said it could be today it could be another year. None of us think she will last that long, unfortunately. I had to wait a horribly long week to see her. Because of school starting, work, and other obligations I was not able to get up there until Saturday. All week I felt anxious. I just wanted the chance to see her one last time, tell her how much she means to me, and how much I love her. Luckily, I was able to make it and I had a wonderful time with her.

My Grandma, like I said above, is the most loving, sweetest, cutest person I know. Growing up all of us grand kids thought each one of us was her favorite. She has a way of making everyone of us feel special. When we had the chance to stay with her by ourselves or with one other cousin she would spoil us rotten. Every morning we would get breakfast in bed.

Grandma has spent her life doing so much for others. She is such an example to me. When she was 18 years old she joined the church and moved out west all by herself. Her family didn't actually disown her but they weren't very supportive about her decision to be baptized. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for her to leave the life she knew behind for the unknown. Her testimony is so strong still today it is the thing that defines her.

While I was with her she kept telling me that she is ready to go. She is not afraid and is excited to see my Grandpa, her parents and siblings that have gone before her. I know it is time for her to go, she is 92 years old and has had a good life. But part of me is selfish and doesn't want her to leave. I know I will see her again, and I'm grateful for that knowledge. But it could be a long time before I do see her again and I will miss her sweet words, hugs and kisses. So as hard as it will be, I know I will have to say goodbye. But only for a little while. I love you Grandma!!!

Reunion

A couple of weeks ago we went to Lake Walcott near Rupert, ID for our Niederhauser reunion. The camp grounds was so nice. We were right by the lake, there were bikes path's that went all over the place, and there were tons of bugs! Ok so the bugs weren't that great but at least they weren't mosquitoes and biting us the whole time.

We got up there just in time to set up camp, cook dinner and have it rain on us.

Thankfully the rain didn't last too long and so we rode our bikes over to the play ground to play.

On the way back to camp we saw these cool cotton ball clouds. I have never seen any clouds like those before.

The next day everyone wanted to drive over to see the new Twin Falls temple. Why is it that water always attracts the kids. We could not keep them out of the fountains no matter what we said.

After the temple we headed over to the Shoshone falls. So pretty!

The whole gang!

Lunch on a grassy knoll.

On the way home Steve and I took a detour and drove by my grandparents old house in Paul. I hadn't seen it in 20 years and it brought back so many fun memories. I got a little misty eyed remembering all the good times we had there. Of course they did not have all the clutter when they lived there.

Hangin' out at camp. We had yummy dutch oven dinner that night. Chicken, cheesy potatoes, salad, rolls, fruit and last but not least dutch oven cobbler. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

After dinner we played a little bingo and these are the prizes you could win. I however did not win. I was the very last one to get bingo and by then there was nothing left.

The next morning we had breakfast with everyone and had breakfast burritos. I don't know what it is about camping that makes food so good. I swear those were the best burritos I ever had.

Steve, Ryan and I went for one last bike ride around the camp ground after breakfast. As you can see we didn't get any more pictures of breakfast or the bike ride but I wanted to remember them. I am so glad we are able to do fun things like this with our families. I know it helps make our relationships just that much stronger. Steve has a wonderful family and I'm so grateful for them.

Another one bites the dust

Well when I said on my last post that I would see you next month I really didn't think it would be a month before I posted again. The days just go by way to fast in the summer. July was filled with just as much fun as June so here are the highlights.

The Niederhauser reunion. The grown ups had a lot of fun looking at genealogy and remembering all their fun times together. The kids of course had fun playing in the water.

Jakob and Sara were both in the Clinton city parade this year with school and dance teams. We are waiting patiently for their floats to come by us.

We didn't get pictures of the kids as they went by so if you want to see them you have to watch the video. Jakob is on the left side trying to get candy to trow candy to Ryan. Sara is sitting in the middle wearing green not looking at us.

We have a really good friend that has cancer and her ward did a carnival/fun run to raise money to help them with their fun medical bills. It was a great to see so many there to show their love at support to Becky.

Swimming at the Roy aquatic center.

One great thing about having kids at home all summer I can put them to work. I like to give them the jobs I really don't want to do. They are good sports because they don't complain at all with any job I give them.

On the 24th we were able to go boating with some friends and had a blast.