Al Dustin Funeral

At 94 years old, my sweet Grandpa Dustin passed away after a stroke and stay in the hospital.  He wasn't expected to last longer than a day or two after his stroke but he lasted 5 more days before passing away.  He was a tough cowboy all the way to the end.  I will always remember my grandpa giving me hugs and a kiss on the cheek and telling me how much he loved me and calling my his little "I Do."  He was a truly wonderful man and example to me.  The funeral was on Saturday and Brett and the boys and I started the drive down to Farmington on Thursday night.  First we stopped at Royal Gorge Bridge and took in the views...

 We stayed the night in Alamosa, CO and the next day drove to Farmington, stopping at waterfall along the way.  It was a beautiful hike and the boys loved the pitstop.

 Once we got to Farmington we met up with my family and then went to the viewing.  Lots of my cousins, aunts and uncles came for the funeral so we met at the church and had a get together and shared our favorite stories of Grandpa.  One story that stuck with me I need to record so I never forgot the kind of man my Grandpa was.  Al told the story of when he was younger and remembered going to a rental that my grandpa owned and the woman owed rent for that month and was late.  He went to collect the money and when he walked in the home he could tell that the children were sick and the woman didn't have the money for rent.  He left her home only to go to the grocery store and buy food and medicine for the family.  He brought them back and she was so grateful for his help and understanding.  When Al told this story it made me cry thinking of the love and compassion he must have had for her.  I hope I can treat people the same and be willing to give whatever I have to help others.   

 It was a wonderful service and I'm so grateful that we were able to go and honor my grandpa and see my family.  I have been terribly homesick and missing my family so it was good to see them.  The drive home was so beautiful.  Griffin was pretty crazy the whole way home and fell asleep as we got off the exit for our house.  Funny Griff!!

1. Grandpa.

2. Family.

3. Beautiful drive.

Top Golf Date Night

Nothing like a Tuesday day night to get you through the week!  We met up with Jamie and Danny Wolfertz for a fun date night at Top Golf.  It was such a blast!  Just hitting golf balls and eating delicious burgers.  Can't wait to go back!  

 

1. Friends.

2. Babysitters.

3. Going out with friends and the hubs. 

Denver Zoo Day

Last Friday it was beautiful weather so we took the boys to the Denver Zoo.  First stop, Lions!

Jacquers....

The geese were funny.  Griffin wanted to hug and attack them, while Lincoln jumped in the stroller to hide and avoid them.  They are so different!

We love days with Daddy!  And of course elephants! :)

Carouseling!  Both boys loved it!

After 2 minutes in the car Griffey was out...I guess that means it was a successful day!!

1. Zoo.

2. Geese.

3. Lion was our favorite!

February Highlights

February was such a long month.  It was cold and my homesickness has intensified but it was a good month.  These boys make everything so fun!  We always hit up the park no matter the temperature!

 Lincoln catching Griffey!  "Come on Griffey, 1-2-3, I'll catch you!"

 Griffin is OBSESSED with airplane shirts and pretty much won't wear anything else.  He cracks me up.  

 I love watching Brett read to the boys.  They are the cutest!

 Sundays are for cinnamon rolls!

 My kitchen helpers!

 After 7 months Griffin FINALLY survived nursery!  Every week after sacrament meeting he would start crying and saying he wanted to go to the car.  This week he finally went to nursery with a smile on his face and didn't get kicked out.  It was amazing!

 Griffin is always trying to snuggle Lincoln.  He just wants to be around him all the time and it's the sweetest.  Today in the car Lincoln shared his cup of water and Griffin said, "Thank you Lincie!" It just melted my heart...

1. Griffin snuggles.

2. Griffin in nursery.

3. Griffin and his airplane shirts.

Lincoln Goes To The Dentist

I have dreaded taking Lincoln to the dentist for years but today I did it and it was great!  I was completely blown away at how well he did.  He was awesome!  He loved it!  The hygenists were so good with him, even Griffin loved it!  He kept playing with the water and the suction.  Loved it!!

 The view from the office was amazing!

1. No Cavities.

2. Griff and Linc loved it.

3. Can't wait to go back.

Day Trip to Boulder

We have been wanting to explore Boulder so we took a day trip up there.  It was INSANE windy but it was really gorgeous.  

 The Flatiron Mountains...

 Pearle Street exploring with our cute boys and a delicious lunch at The Kitchen Restaurant.  It was a really fun day!

1. The boys.

2. Boulder.

3. Denver Exploring