Bring on the Turkey

So I just wanted to write a quick blog post. We have so much to be grateful for this year. We are spending time at my Dad's house for Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, and it has been fun seeing how happy he is around my boys. He loves to do little projects with them.. They've tilled the garden, played basketball and lot's of hugs and kisses.We won't mention that Camden knocked out the headlights in one of my dads old cars out back... ( seriously Camden???)
It has been great to see family and friends and share traditions, and pictures of our Kyndal. We went to my cousin Chad and Rebecca's house last night for an early Turkey Day dinner. It was great. A few weeks ago, I was laying in bed and remembered that Blades had always wanted the kids' profile's done in black and white. Rebecca paints, and I sent her some pictures. I picked up the paintings last night and they are adorable. It was supposed to be a suprise for Christmas for Blades, but I couldnt wait. Im such a BAD secret keeper... I can't wait to get home and rearrange some items to find the perfect place for them. She did Kyndal's with a big flower in the picture on her head. It's perfect! I will post pictures later..
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!
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7 years and many more to come

We celebrate our anniversary today. 7 years seems like so long ago, but when I look at these pictures it seems like yesterday. Blades is an amazing husband, friend and father. Here are a few pictures from our special day all those years ago. We are going to a resort tomorrow night thanks to a cousin who is coming to watch the boys overnight. We have grown so much over the last 7 years.. and will grow so much in the next 7... ( and hopefully more).. I love you Blades!!!

A smooch outside of the temple

Eddie, Amorette, Emil, Cori, Blades, Sandra, Michael, Camie

I still think this way

The happy couple... November 9, 2002

Halloween at the Whitehouse

What a busy season for this Pirate and Caveman...

Ward Trunk or Treat

School dress up

Reed's Halloween Party

Halloween night

we have enough candy for the whole neighborhood

Williams, Whites and Millers

the reeds party.. the parents lined up and the kids came to trick or treat
talk about filling up your bucket quick! That night it was 60 out.. the next night 85.. so Camden got to wear no shirt on Halloween night

Camden and Chloe .. theyve been friends for 3 years now. arent they adorable

Case got this from the cakewalk.. a classic fall carnival game

Blades and Camden

Case and Cori

fishing.. another classic

Camden's buddies

His Princess's

My boys

at the trunk or treat.. we had a few extra kids.. it was hard chasing extras.. but with some help we all had a great time and glad they could join in on the fun

brotherly love..

getting ready

a cute gingerbread house.. halloween style

fun at scnepf farms

Camden and Chloe loved this rickety old rollercoaster. they are the third seats back.. camden with his arms up..and Chloe's hair in the wind

riding the gocart kinda bikes

Blades and Camden way in the back

Sydnee, Blades Case and Camden.. on the track

Cori and Case. watching the others ride.. Case wasnt a fan of any of them

On top of the haystack

Pumpkin Carvin'

We waited til about 2 hours before Halloween night to do pumpkins. Dad did them with the boys.. I took the pictures. The roasted seeds were oh so delicious!!!

Camden didnt like the feel of the pumpkin guts.. can you tell by his face??? ha ha

Cowboys and Indians

When my mom was here, she brought the kids a few toys ( from the dollar store)... and they loved them. They are still playing with them weeks later... These boys are too cute not to share their adventures with you!!

A new club

I decided to make a blog in memory of Kyndal. I used to love to read and spy on others blogs... the sad ones that made me cry I visited often... I am part of that club now.

Wanna join?

click on Kyndal's picture on the right..

Little Laundry

The clothes that Kyndal wore in the hospital and her pink and white silky blanket sat in the bag from the funeral home in my room. I just knew it would be hard to look at those clothes, and wash them. I pull them out of the bag, and just sob. I start the washer, and add the soap. The washer looked so empty as I put those few items in. I spray the few stains that were on the clothes and my mom is there to hug me saying she is sorry we have to go through this. Even putting them into the dryer was hard. As mom brought them to me once they were dry, we both cry at how tiny the outfit is. I snap the onesie and lay it on my lap, still in shock that Kyndal will never wear this again, and that she was so small she fit into it just a few weeks ago. It was a newborn size, which I normally never buy, since my kids are normally so large. It fit her perfectly. The white sweater polka dotted dress was perfect. She looked warm and cozy in it. The cute white bow on the front of the dress screamed girly.. She wore a headband and huge flower in her hair the whole time we had her with us. She even had a wardrobe change half way through the professional pics just in case the mammoth of the pink flower was too much. I didnt think so.
Her outfit now sits in a beautiful white box that was given to us by some friends that says "always in our heart".. and then her name on it. Her special blankie sits on top not wanting to squish the outfit or other blanket.
We recieved this blanket from Debra at Kyndal's shower. It was pink and white polka dotted squares and white silky on the back. Case has3 special blankies and as soon as he saw this one he wanted it.. We packed it in our hospital suitcase along with a number of outfits and bows, socks and blankies. ( i just cant have my babies in those hospital onesies) As soon as she was delivered and had a bath, we wrapped her in that blanket and she stayed in it the whole time. It felt so warm and soft.
I asked Debra if she could find another blanket just like the one she gave us so she could be buried in the new one, and we could keep the one that she had been wrapped and held in. She was right near a target, and ventured in. With no luck, she went to another target. still no luck. she called a few other targets and it was discontinued. The shower wasnt that long ago and itwas on our registry. she even called the manufacturer.. and it was no longer being made. She spoke with one lady at Target and explained the situation. The lady promised debra that she would look for one. There was 1 blanket left, and Debra's mom went to get it for us. A tender mercy that the Lord provided. Sounds silly.. but I love that blanket.. and now no one else can.. cause Kyndal has the last one :)
The big pink flower that Kyndal wore most of the time was given to us by Rian the day we found out Kyndal was a girl. She brought pink cupcakes and this pink flower barrett. I wore it the day of my baby shower not having anything else pink to wear. It looked big in my hair, but I didnt mind. It was the flower we took with us to the hospital too, and she wore it. Then I wore it the day of Kyndals funeral. It is fun to look at that flower that is in my bathroom as I blowdry my hair.. a reminder of Kyndal.
Now that my makeup is on my face, and the kids are outta control, I'd better call this good for now. We are heading to the cemetary.. but first a stop to get some balloons for the kids to release for her. We are picking out pumpkins and going to the farmers market for some fruits and veggies.. ( that my kids wont eat by the way) Blades is working this afternoon, so we are doing our family home evening this morning..