My Grandma!!!

This morning my mom called to tell me that my Grandma Huntsman passed away during the night. She was 92, turning 93 next week. This is a blessing for our family because she is now with my grandpa, whom she has missed terribly the last few years. She is now freed from a body that was no longer working properly and causing her much pain. I had a dream last night about her, where she was reunited with my grandpa and the pain free body she once knew. She was so happy! For months now, maybe even a year, I have found myself often wondering why she still had to be on this earth suffering from loneliness and ill health. I went with my dad a few months ago to say goodbye to her. While I was there, I had the opportunity to help care for her. I was able to rub her feet and put on her tension socks (which were a lot more difficult than they looked). I curled her hair for her, made her breakfast, and most of all, I just got to be there with her one last time. I was so glad that she was able to meet Anya last summer. It makes me sad to think that Anya will never remember her, but I am glad that my grandma will have memories of my baby. My grandma was a woman that I hope to become one day. I never heard her raise her voice about anything. She always welcomed us into her home by meeting us at the the top of the stairs with a hug and kiss. She loved my grandpa so much and everyone around her knew it. I never saw them go to bed one with out the other or without kneeling by their bed hand in hand in prayer. I watched even when she was very sick pray over her cereal in the morning that she had no intention of eating. She was a faithful scripture reader and I often saw her in her blue chair studying. This lady had been through a lot in her life, and nothing ever seemed to shake her. My grandma was never the most fashionable person or had a lot of money, to say the least, but that never bothered me. I loved my grandma for who she was and the way she always made me feel loved in her home. I am so blessed to have had her as my grandma. She left a wonderful legacy behind! I can imagine the beautiful reunion that took place this morning between her and my grandpa and their dear son Warren! I am so grateful that I know that families are forever!! I know I will see them again, and I will strive to live my life in a way in which they will be proud. I love you, Grandma! Thank you for your wonderful example to me and all you have taught me! You will be dearly missed!!!

Montana Trip!!!

We took our first trip to Montana since Anya was born to meet her Great Grandpa Wendell, whom she adored, as you can see from the second video. We got there on the 4th and had quite the firework display, thanks to uncle Pat. Anya was not too impressed, however, as she fell asleep in the middle of the show. But, she did like throwing her snappers earlier that day and fulfilling her job as the "can collector" for her dad, who thinks he's twelve (see video 1). As you can see, she spent a lot of time outside in her diaper, either playing in her pool or just running around naked. She also had a fun time with her cousin, Corbin, who, most of the time, did not appreciate all of her hugs and kisses, but instead preferred to watch her from a safe distance. Overall, we had a great trip, and we learned that Anya is not only a GREAT traveller, but had a wonderful time bonding with her Aunt Annie in the back seat!!! We hope we can go back soon.