Sunday, July 11, 2010

Treasure

I have been reminded recently of the value of my family. I have been blessed to be the daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend to worlds greatest people. They help remind me that the darkest hour has only 60 minutes. Thank you for all your constant prayers & support in my families behalf. We have felt the needed strength and peace in the last few weeks.

My whole family was together for the 4th of July weekend. Steve and all the kids came to see Jackie & Justin and the babies. It was cute to see their reactions to their little niece and nephew. Babies are such a nice way to start people. Lauren kept trying to talk Jackie and Justin into letting her have them because they were so cute! It was a little harder for Derek to stay in the NICU. Savannah just can't wait for them to be bigger and kiss on them. Grace didn't get to go in to see them because she isn't 14 and is pretty sad about that. Jackie and Justin told her she can be the first to hold them when they come home. she is counting on that! It was pretty emotional for all of us to see such sweet little spirits having to fight so hard! It is amazing to me the love you feel for such little spirits! Addison and Weston continue to do well, they are now both off of the ventilators and are growing and progressing!


Also I posted some pictures of the other things we did while we were in Utah before all the excitement started!

Walking out of the hospital
Weston does not like to be bugged! He sleeps like this alot! So cute - just like Justin!

Addison all dressed up for the 4th of July!
Jackie, Justin & Addison
Swimming with cousins - Ivy & Savannah
Cousins on their way to EFY - They had a great time! Shae, Jaxon, Savannah & Mitchell
Hiking the Y
We made it just before 10 pm! The kids did great!
Savannah & Grace at the Logan temple

5 comments:

Kristi said...

Been thinking about you and your grandbabies a lot the last couple of weeks. Lots of prayers sent your way! They're adorable and I hope they'll get big and fat quick so they can come home!

Diana and Derek said...

Great news! What an eventful summer already.

Shannon said...

you are pretty much the best grandma,wife, mom & sister EVER! What would we do without you.
I still love that we all hiked the Y! That is so awesome. We love having you and your family around. I am so glad that we get to be a part of this new exciting life of yours!

Those babies are my favorites! haha

Anonymous said...

So very happy that those two stinkers are growing stronger everyday and so glad that your cutie little Grace is so very patient!

Brooke said...

THose babies are precious!!! We will say an extra prayer for them and the family- we sure miss you guys- thank goodness for facebook and blogs!!! :)