A Great Grandpa..

My Grandpa passed away a week before Christmas. He was such a doer and always seemed like he was going to live forever! It was a shock to everyone when he left us so soon.  We will miss him.

 Some of the little girl cousins at his viewing.

 Trying to keep the kids entertained quietly.

 It was such a nice funeral, for what I heard of it Halia was being a little stinker.  She was really good at the graveside though, so I was able to see and hear everything.  The Military honors they do are so neat and gives me goosebumps.Quincy reminds me every few days that he is with Heavenly Father and he is happy.

Santa Claus and Preschool Christmas Program!

The girls finally got to see Santa Claus at a family Christmas party.  This is the first year Quincy would actually talk to him. She told him all she wanted was to go play at her cousin Hadlie's house. So funny! Hadlie is the cool older cousin that she wants to be just like!:)

 Halia could hardly wait for her turn, but then when it was she decided to be shy.

 The preschool that Quincy goes to put on an ADORABLE Christmas program! She is getting so smart and big, she was so excited to have us watch her perform!

 Her and her cousin, posing after doing such a great job singing!

 Santa Claus showed up at the end, Quincy was so excited!

Sorrow...

I like most people cannot get those families of the New Town victims off my mind. Those young children just innocently dreaming of Christmas morning. I could not bear it if it was one of mine, I can't even imagine what they are going through. My heart and prayers go out to them. It is so terrifying you never know when or why......

I didn't realize it was going to hit me so hard when I dropped Quincy and her cousin off to Preschool. I will never let her go anywhere with out a giant hug and kiss and I love you. Her or any of my loved ones.

'Tis the Season....

....for Holiday FUN!!! We have been to a couple of family Christmas parties already! The girls are loving everything about Christmas!

This picture of Quincy is a total Tony!!!! Halia is just a little copy of my mom!!!

 

Quincy messed around with the piano after we told her not to and got her finger smashed....I didn't really realize which finger till this picture!:)

My cute, wonderful parents!

Quincy is really into cutting paper right now, so I showed her how to cut snowflakes. She loved it and it kept her busy for a long time! We hung them all over the kitchen.

GOT MILK?

I really love this picture, it makes me want to cry because she is growing too fast!

We took a ride down to Temple Square. Both girls loved all the lights, Halia kept saying WOW! She is saying more and more it is so cute!!

This girl was getting purposed to, the future groom had his friends handing out roses for her to receive and they asked Quincy to help. She was so excited because she thought it was for her, but she was happy to give it to this girl anyway.

Getting yummy ice cream!

So crazy, Christmas dresses - with no coats - on green grass - in December!!!!