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family time is always a good time

What a week it has been. The day after my best friend Scottie's birthday, it was my brother's birthday and then two days after that my husbands birthday, so I am birthday-ed out. My sister-in-law Katelyn made Steve a gluten free cake and it tasted so good. Usually gluten free stuff is super dry and kinda bland tasting, but Katelyn made a cake better than City Cakes cake.
This weekend was great. My family and I went down to Moab and Monticello to visit my grandpa's grave. In Moab we went on a small hike, played golf and I played and had a blast even though I am no good, but hey we all had a good time. Then we went to Monticello for a family reunion. This was my first time back in Monticello for about 3 years. Before even going down I didn't want to go down to see my grandpa's grave because I was in the hospital when he passed. I believed he was still down there eating his Reese puffs, coke and Lays potato chips. He was the greatest bear hugger in the world and I loved coming down and seeing his smile every time I walked into his house. He was so caring, loving, stern, absolutely hated weeds grandpa. Steve and I went to the Monticello temple and it felt good to feel of my grandpa's presence and heritage. Today my mom and I stood in front of his grave hugging and we both started to cry. I miss him sooo much, but I know he is watching over us every single day. Him and Una are dancing the night away right this moment :) I got to see a lot of family today, it felt so good to visit with everyone and catch up on life. My family is one of the best most of the time ;) I bet that I have said "grateful" or "blessed" in every post I have posted, but the thing is when times get tough we have to think about what we are grateful and blessed for and everything will become happier. I am so very blessed for an amazing family.  



A little friend, we found trying to find our balls on the Moab golf course


Talon thinks he's legit


Wilson's Arch 

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