Memorial Day

 

We had the best Memorial Weekend. Suzy and Todd and Lucy came home, and we went to the Cabin. We had Wyatt, Ashlie, and Patch too. It was so fun to have the two babies together. The first of many trips to the cabin for both of them I hope. We took tons of pictures of them, but sad to say none of them were with my camera.

One of my favorite things during the weekend, was taking a morning walk with Randy, just in time to help Dave, the caretaker put up the flag. I thought that was very fitting for Memorial Day.

We came home and went to the cemetery with Mom. It was as beautiful as always. I am prejudiced I know, but I doubt there can be a prettier cemetery anywhere. It was nice to visit the graves of people we have been doing family history work for. There are a lot of people out there that have helped us have the wonderful lives we do today. It always makes me lonesome for my mom and dad and Pat.  Marv and Nadine used to come to the cemetery with us every year.  It is hard to believe that this year Marv had to visit Nadine at the cemetery.  I thought alot about her as well.

Actually my very favorite part of the weekend, was having Lincoln there.  His days with us are numbered, and I loved so much having him spend time with all of us.  He played a ton of ping pong games, and wasn’t content until he had beaten Wyatt repeatedly.  He had Rhett did some muddy four-wheeling in a snow storm.  Times like that I will remember for two years, and look forward to having it happen again.

These are my “Little Boys”

Still as cute as ever!!!

Baseball

 

       I had the most fun on a stormy Wednesday night. I got to watch all of my boys, Randy included, teach a baseball clinic.  Zach is the President of the Madison Baseball Association.  He has set it up totally different.  He has two leagues.  A competitive league for those who already know how to play, and have Fathers who will help them.  The Father part isn't a requirement, but you can tell what players have those kind of Fathers, and those who don't.  The other league is for those who are just learning the basics.  Every other week they hold a clinic for the instructional league to teach them basic skills.  This week Zach enlisted his dad and brothers.  It was so fun to watch.   I loved it.  They were all so patient, and kind.  Our boys all know the game very well, and it has come so easily to them.  Some of those little boys didn't have a clue, and even simple skills were too hard for them.  Lincoln asked me how Dad taught them all how to play and made it so easy.  Randy said it was by starting when they were Two.  Because of that they all Love Baseball. It  it was so great to see them try to help others little boys learn to love  Baseball as well.  I was so proud of all of them, I could have burst, and I LOVE BASEBALL!!!

Payson Patch

Payson Patch  Sutton was born Monday May 14^th. He weighed 5 lbs 15 oz. We are sooo happy that he is here. His birth brought lots of emotions.

     I have been proud of Wyatt for lots of reasons through the years, but never as proud as the minute he became a Father. He was so in awe at the miracle of birth...so concerned for his little ones ability to adjust to this mortal life...so proud of how well Ashlie had done, then so compassionate as he helplessly watched her suffer.

   Payson had trouble breathing when he was born so was whisked off to the NICU. They let Wyatt and both Grandmas go see him. He was laying in the isolette, with a look of dismay on his little face. I have never seen a baby respond so quickly and strongly to his Father.  As soon as Wyatt spoke and touched him, he looked right up at him. Then he rolled his whole body over and grabbed hold of Wyatt. It was the sweetest thing. He knew Wyatt in an instant, and knew he wanted to be with his dad. That was very touching for all who witnessed it, but especially for Wyatt. 

“Patch" (what his dad calls him) was soon out of trouble, and for a few minutes got to enjoy his mothers arms.

That was short lived however.

Ashlie had some scary and very very painful things going on. It took two surgeries to correct the problem, leaving her very weak, but finally

out of danger, and not in so much pain.

It had been quite a day. Wyatt had wondered first, if he would loose his Son then if he would loose his Sweetheart. Gratefully he lost neither. He was so grateful and so exhausted.

One blessing for Wyatt is that he has got to spend so much time with “Patch”, and has loved every minute of it. It has been so sweet to watch, for both Ashlie and I.

We are so grateful once again to Father in Heaven for allowing Payson Patch to come to our family. We are also very grateful for technology and modern medicine that insured the lives of both he and Ashlie. We now pray for a speedy recovery for Ashlie. We look forward to watching this precious family grow together. Patch is so blessed to come to such happy parents who are so in love with each other and with Heavenly Father.

Mothers Day

 

Today is Mother's Day. Since Suzy had her baby I have thought a lot about my mothering experience. I remember now that it was a not an easy thing to do. It was exhausting, frustrating, and the most wonderful experience in the world. I look back and am honestly amazed that my children turned out so well. I know that it is mostly in spite of me, not because of me. I made so many mistakes. I know that it is because of help from Heavenly Father and through the Atonement of Jesus Christ that they are all such good people. The Savior filled in all the gaps, made up for my mistakes, and blessed me with the strength to do what I needed to every day. Thankfully my children have also been forgiving of me which helps.

So the moral of this story to all of you who now find yourselves in those exhausting, frustrating, wonderful days, and are praying with all you might that your children will turn out well.....you can know that Heavenly Father will carry you as well. You are not alone in your endeavor. He is helping you far more than you realize. He knows your little ones better than you, and will guide you to know what they need. They too will grow to be wonderful people. 

I am so proud of my children, and am so grateful for my partnership with Heavenly Father in raising them. They have taught me more than I have taught them. What I did teach them, I learned from my sweet mother....and on and on it goes..... The exhaustion, and frustration end, but the rewards never do.  I feel so very Blessed.

Baby Lucy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have recently heard the Sweetest Words I have about ever heard.  Suzy saying  “I have never been so Happy.”  I had the privilege of being with she and Todd when Lucy was born.  It is such a “Joy” for me to have her feel and understand those indescribable feelings of being a mother.

How quickly  a baby can change your life forever.  For the first time you understand what True Love really is.   For the first time you  Witness a Miracle as that tiny perfect little being is laid in your arms, and  can actually feel the presence of Heavenly Father as he gives you that precious gift.

It was so wonderful to experience that moment with them!!

We were so grateful the Lucy was here safely and so Perfect.     When an attending Pediatric student, asked if she was my first grandchild, and I told her it was my 16th, she was surprised that I had been so emotional.  Every birth is such a blessing, how can you not be emotional, but  Lucy’s delivery was even more of a special blessing . Because of the way she started out we didn’t know if she would be born perfect.  Through Ultrasound we have seen a Cystic Hygroma covering her neck and back, and heard what it could cause,  and what she might look like. Because of  many prayers we  then  watched the Hygroma shrink, from one ultrasound to another. 

We know she is a Miracle,  and thank the many, many, people who have prayed for Lucy since she an 11 week  embroyo.

Suzy and Todd, Thank you so much for letting me share that wonderful day!

Heavenly Father Thank you so much for Lucy Lynn!

Lucy Thank you for coming to our family! We are so glad you are here!  Thank you for making your Mother so very happy!!!