Grandma Budd- 1924-2012

 

Sunday Evening September 23, 2012 I got a call that my Grandma wasn't going to make it much longer. We rushed over to be there and on the way I got a second call that we were too late. She had passed away.

 

I grew up living with my grandparents. I have always been close to them, in turn my kids became very close to them as well. In the last few years especially I had come over at least once a week and sometimes even 2 or 3 times. My grandma is the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful, giving, loving, non-judgemental, funny, amazing person I have ever met. In the last few years I have spent a lot of time learning about my grandparents for their story that I am writing for them. I have found that whether nature or nurture I have some qualities of my grandma and I am thankful for that.

 

Grandma has touched so many lives, she has been a friend to those who need someone, she has loved for those alone, she has blessed so many lives. I love you grandma and I think of you every day.

 

Random September 2012

 

 

My cute Girlies! I am trying not to dress them totally alike, although, I think it is adorable. I do have my childhood memories of it being so embarassing. So I coordinate their outfits!

 
 

 

Thank goodness for our playroom in the basement.

 

 

The kids LOVE it so much!

 

 

McKenna mostly plays with the babies! And pretends to be a baby.

 

 

When Cameron gets worn out, he likes to lay and watch a movie on the bed.

 

 

Poor McKenna got sick!

 

 

The girl is exhausted, but just wants to sleep.

 

 

She falls asleep every where!

 

 

Even on Grandma's shoulder. We found out that she had an ear infection. YUCKY!

 

 

Cameron has started to discover Dinosaurs. He even watched a documentary on them. Maybe it will be something that he will really get into.

 

 

Daddy and Brooklynn doing homework together. Oh the joys in life!

Poor McKenna- September 2012

 

 

McKenna has had some bowel problems, not to be too descriptive, but she had white bowels. Which is not good at all. So we were sent over to Riverton to check things out.

 

 

She loved the little waiting area, but didn't get to play long.

 

 

They did an Ultra Sound first

 

 

McKenna was happy to watch cartoons to distract her.

 

 

But she got really nervous when she had to lay on her tummy. She was still brave though.

 

 

They also did an XRay. The Radiologist talked to me and said that she had a lot of Gas and some back up of bowels. But they weren't sure if something else was going on because of the white stool.

 

 

McKenna had to get some blood work done and she was brave. So we went to the store and bought her a little toy. Of course it was Olivia, her favorite!

 

 

So McKenna's organs all looked good and seemed to be functioning properly. But in the blood work it showed that she has really low Vitamins. They also took a stool sample and it showed that all her nutrients were not staying in her system, but were coming out. She is about 5 pounds under weight. That doesn't sound like a lot, but he explained it to me that it is comparable to an adult being 20-25 pounds under weight. I know everyone tells me she looks good, she is fine. I am not worried about how she looks, I want the inside of her body to function the way it is suppose to. I love all my kids and just want them to be healthy, happy kiddos.

Brave- September 2012

 

 

I took Brooklynn and Cameron to the movie Brave. After seeing it Brooklynn decided that she wanted to be Merida for Halloween.

 

 

 

I knew that it would be a popular costume and so we went to Target right after and bought the wig and bow and arrow.

 

Brooklynn's Dance - September 2012

 

Brooklynn went to our Stakes Dance Co-Op again. She gets really nervous and shy, but is doing a little better.

 

 

 

She made some friends, but still likes me to stay with her.

Cameron started Preschool!

 

Cameron started Preschool at Miss Amy's. Brooklynn went to her too and loved her.

 

 

We read The Kissing Hand. It is a great book that helps kids when they go to school and are nervous. (still Brooklynn's 3rd year in school I kiss her hand every day for her to save if she needs it.)

 

 

With Brooklynn in school all day and Cameron gone 2 days a week we have more McKenna/Mommy time.

Brooklynn- First Grade

 

 

Brooklynn started First Grade! I can't believe she is going to school all day. She was nervous, but also brave. I had to be there the first day, so I hobbled my swollen tummy and arm to her school. We went to pick her up and she wasn't where she was supposed to be. We didn't know what to do. Ryan got out and started looking for her. Then we parked and I got out and went to her door, she wasn't there either. I went inside the school looked in her class and there was no sign of her or her teacher. As I was making my way to the front office I saw her with the Principle and her teacher. Phew! Thank goodness. Her teacher thought that she was riding the bus and took Brooklynn there, but there was no bus number on her paperwork. So she waited at the office. I am glad that they took good care of her. It scared Brooklynn and little, but it gave us a lot to talk about and made a plan. I am so proud of my Brooklynn Rylee!