Dear Granny~

I cant't believe it's been 10 years... I have missed you so much. So much has happened in our lives that I wish you would have been apart of. Sure, everyone says and I believe that you are always with me, but it just isn't the same. I miss our talks, and our laughs... we had so many good ones. I miss hearing your voice, your hugs. I remember the night you left us, I was talking to my mom and I asked her how your first day of radiation was and she said fine, that you were just tired. I told her that I should call you. She said no it's 830, she's probably asleep. So we finished our conversation and said our good byes. Jared and I were just moving into our apartment and were staying with his parents while everything was getting turned on and set up. We were asleep down stairs and Jared's mom came down around 5 or 530 and asked Jared to come help her... I knew something was wrong. Mom was on the phone and told Jared that you had passed. He came back down stairs and said "Danielle?" I said " it's Granny huh?" We both cried and held each other, I then went and called mom back. Oh Granny, it was one of the hardest days of my life. I felt my world was crumbling around me. We met Joe, Ang and Jaden in Pocatello and headed to Missoula. It was great to see all the family. The services in Cut Bank were great... so many people besides your family love you and showed their support. The memorial services in Great Falls were beautiful, the cemetery was good too. I remember standing there and everyone was going back to the cars and I was still there... I couldn't leave you. I didn't want to leave you. We had a luncheon and headed to Helena. Joe, Mom, Patty, Peggy, Sherri and I went to Cut Bank to pack up your apartment... oh the silly things we found. You had a coffee spill on all your shirts and a tissue (we were unsure if they were used or not) in all your pants pockets... that made us laugh. We cleaned up and went on our way. We all miss you so much... and think about you everyday. I know you are happy where you are with Uncle Mark, Boppa and the rest of your family, friends and loved ones. Give them all a hug and kiss from us. I love you and miss you Dani

Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! We had a really relaxing day. It was just J and I and his parents here today. This was the year everyone was suppose to be at the "in-laws". We decided last spring that we would not be going to Montana this year... thinking we would be building our house, not the case. Oh well!! Everyone is coming over tomorrow to open gifts, which will be fun!! We got to Skype with C's family down in Moroni, which was fun. Bandit~ of course was spoiled... is spoiled!! He is the best thing we have ever bought!! He makes us so happy!!

We are also spoiled!! We are going to VEGAS the end of January!! That is our Christmas to each other!! We are both really excited~ we are staying with our friend Lightning Strikes and her family. We may or may not be going to see... GEORGE STRAIT!! WOO HOO!!! Well I hope everyone has had a great Christmas!! We love you all!! J,D and B

HaPpY bIrThDaY jArEd!!

Last weekend, for Jared's birthday he wanted to go visit his brother. So we drove down to Moroni and hung out with Corey and his family. We planned a "USU/Football" themed party. If you know Jared at all... he LOVES him some FOOTBALL!! We made hot dogs, nachos, treats, and we even had... BEER!! Yep Butter Beer!!(forgot, until we were almost home from the store, Jared doesn't drink carbonated beverages of any kind) EPIC FAIL!! Then some of Corey's friends came over to play games, which was fun. Jared and their friend were talking and they both served in the same mission. Like I have said before... we can't go anywhere with out him knowing someone. We both ended up getting sick while we were there, which makes everything that much better. Bandit enjoyed having the girls to play with... they wore him out!! It was a good weekend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!! I LOVE YOU!! ~D getting ready to play games

Jared's Birthday Beer!!

Bandit after the girls left for church... so tired!!

Bandit LOVED the big window at "Uncle Corey's"

What a SPOOKTACULAR Day!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Halloween may not be my cup of tea, but it sure is fun to see everyone dressed up!! Well, it's fun to see some dressed up... you'll see what I am talking about when you see the pictures... and here they are Cindy as "Hello Kitty"

Layla as "Elmo"

Kenna as "China Girl"

Brooklyn as a "Peacock"

Landon as "Hulk Hogan" see I told ya!!

Hilary as a "Ninja"

Kelsea as "Bat Girl"

Peyton as "Batman"

Bat Girl and Batman

Chesnie as a "Scarecrow"

Cambrie as a "Hula Girl"

Meggan as "Lalaloopsy" and Paislee as a "Cheerleader"

What a fun day!! HAPPY HAUNTING!! D~

shhh... here's a sneak peak~

J, I and Bandit had our pictures done yesterday. It was so fun!! Stacey did such a great job. If you are in the market for new pictures check out her blog: She is such a sweetie!! She posted just a few on Facebook so we can see and I wanted to share them with you...

I hope you enjoy them!! D~

Part 2

Last year at the sleepover, J made waffles for all the girls and was excited to do it again. Much to my surprise, last week he came home from work and said that he saw "rainbow waffles" online and wanted to make them for the girls~ okay?? I was alittle worried, but a picture is worth 1000 words...

Aren't they the cutest and sweetest faces you've ever seen!! We had so much fun!!! Thanks H and L for sharing your girls with us and allowing us to be a part of their lives!! I hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween!! Love D~

2nd Annual Halloween Sleepover Part 1

Oh my goodness!! What a fun night we had... after dinner we painted pumpkin and the 3 girls were so excited. B painted Tinkerbell, Periwinkle, some king and queen. K painted B as a unicorn, and L painted whatever she wanted. J was helping her and she would paint a spot and say "otherside please" she is so funny!! I LOVE THEM MORE THEN i COULD EVER EXPRESS!!

HAVE A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN!!