Cooper & Mike’s birthday

We went to Cooper & Mike’s graves today. We planted a rose bush by Cooper’s headstone. I can’t believe he would have been 1 today. I sure miss him.

We drank flavored milks at the cemetery. When Cooper was in the hospital we would let the boys pick out a flavored milk, so it will be our little tradition each year to have flavored milks on his birthday. Our nephew Caden (Brandon’s son) joined us today.

Porter is 4!

We celebrated Porter’s birthday in Show Low at the Hall’s house. WE had dinner, dessert & a piñata.

Porter’s cake: chocolate praline with whip cream & ice cream.

 

cute brothers

fun with cousins

 

That look of sheer determination, an expression often found on Porter’s face.

The piñata was a big hit.

Porter loved his gifts.

love my birthday boy

testing out the new ride

We are so glad for this little boy. He is such a joy in our lives.

good ending to a rough morning…

Porter had a colonoscopy at UMC today. It was so sad, it took 3 times to get the IV in & Porter screamed & cried. It broke my heart. Plus, this is the hospital that Cooper died in almost a year ago- hard to be back. The colonoscopy went fine…he has hemorrhoids, some ulcers & gastritis, poor boy. He will stay on the zantac & prevacid.

 

Afterwards, Laun met us in the UMC cafeteria for some lunch. I am so glad this morning is over with. I hate seeing my boy in pain.

 

Tonight we went out to the desert. We roasted hot dogs & marshmallows.

 

We also attempted taking some family pictures.

It was a fun night.

Marana Community Easter Party

The kids love all the activities our community puts on. Today they had fun meeting the Easter Bunny and…

 

going down the huge blow up slide:

cute boys

Tonight we watched Caden & Bentley Glauser . Our house was full of cute boys.

baby blessing

Today we went to Charlotte Beeson’s baby blessing & lunch in.

Jennette, Lucy, Charlotte, Janae, Kozy, Laun & Lucy

 

Janae & Sam with baby Charlotte

 

Laun with Kozy & Bella

pioneer trek

Laun and I were asked to be part of our youth stake trek. We were one of the stops for the "handcart pioneers", we told them stories about the pioneers losing their babies along their way. We also talked about our experience of losing Cooper to an early death. Then we told them that their babies (dolls) had died and that they would have to bury them. There was four different groups that came throughout the day so it was a little emotional to keep re-telling our story. It has almost been 1 year since Cooper passed away. But I really like to talk to others about Cooper because he means so much to me. It was a great experience for Laun and I and I was glad that we were able to be part of it.

the babies graves:

My good lookin' man:

We had to dress the part of pioneers- I even got to wear a stylish bonnet.