Families are Forever

I just found out a couple hours ago that one of my aunts passed away from cancer. I really don't know how to explain my feelings about it all yet, but I do know that I am thankful for the knowledge that I have of eternal families. I can't even imagine what my uncle and cousins are going through right now. My aunt was so full of life, happy, loving and creative (I think the most creative person I've ever known). She was so strong spiritually and she fought her battle with cancer with everything she had. I find it so amazing that she was able to hold on long enough to see two of her beautiful grandbabies who were just born within the last month. That's how important her family was to her. Brian, the kids and I were able to stop by my uncle and aunt's house on our way to Washington for a family reunion. We weren't able to see my aunt, but we were able to have a great visit with my uncle and most of my cousins and were able to feel of her spirit in their home. I am so grateful we were able to go. I know this has to be one of the most difficult things my uncle and cousins have to go through, but there is one thing that will make it a little more bearable...the gospel of Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal families. I feel like my thoughts are very scattered and I'm just rambling, but I just felt like I needed to write something.

Why do I blog?!?

I was just tagged by my beautiful cousin, Tammy, and she wants to know why I am a bloggin addict! It's just so darn fun!! I love that I'm able to share pictures and stories with my friends and family who are far away and can't see us very often. I love that I can still feel in touch with those same dear friends and family members. I love that I can sort of count this as my journal entries! :0) I could go on and on. Thanks, Tammy, for tagging me and now I tag, Krissy, Kara and Nan. :0)

Austin and Ava

Splash Park

While we were at Grandma and Grandpa Adair's house this last week, we decided to beat the heat by going to the Splash park in Rexburg. So much fun!

I'm glad we decided to take this picture before we went because Austin and Ava ended up pooping in their swim diapers and couldn't play in the water. :0) I love how this picture turned out. One of the few where the majority of the kids were looking at the camera at the same time!
The water was a little chilly, so the girls would warm up on the concrete before going back into the water fountains and down the slides!
After we were done playing in the water, we decided to let the kids ride the carousel there at the park. Paige was so excited! She's being quite the cheeseball lately! ;0)

Bathing Beauties

Cougar Cubs, aka Paige, Natalie and Lauralee

We went to Brian's parents' house this last week because his little brother came home from his mission in Ukraine. Paige was so excited to see some of her cousins again. Julie, Brian's sister, and I decided to take the girls to the park...and, boy, did they have fun!!

Can you tell the girls were a little excited to go to the park?!?

The 3 Cougar Cubs with their pink BYU hats on!!
Paige and Natalie loved to climb on the jungle gym. I couldn't believe the courage Paige had! She almost made it to the very top all by herself.
This was Paige's favorite toy at the park. She called it the "horsie ride". It was fun because I got to join in! :0)
Underdog galore!! We couldn't get the girls high enough!