Grandpa Abbott

For those of you who have not heard, Jason's father was diagnosed with IBC, (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) on Christmas Eve.  It is a very rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Unfortunately he is uninsured. There is an auction on my sister-in-laws blog  that will be going on for one more week. All proceeds for the auction will go to the Garth Abbott fund. Today is the last day to post an item to bid. Tuesday Jan. 19 will be the last day to bid. 

There are so many items, it is amazing..... from teeth whitening to tax document services, 

Utah Jazz tickets to a batch of homeade cookies. Even if you do not live in the Las Vegas area

there are items to bid on.Please check it out and tell your friends. 

This has been an emotional roller coaster for all those who know and love Garth. There has been an outpouring  of services, donations, letters of concern, from people everywhere. I know how appreciative he and Diana are for all that has been done for them so far, and for what continues to be done. 

I knew Garth even before I met Jason. He was my Bishop in the University Ward. It is hard to express in words the gratitude I have for having him in my life. The times I sat in his Bishop's office with questions of concerns, he always gave great advice and seemed to say exactly what I needed to hear. I always left feeling uplifted and encouraged.  I was blessed to have him as a Bishop and feel even more blessed to have him as a father-in-law.   My children adore him and look forward to every minute they get to spend with Grandpa Abbott. Thanks for all of your support.

Here is the website for the auction www.thedailyabbott.blogspot.com

I also forgot to mention that their will be a garage sale for Garth on morning of February 27th @ Michelle Tanner's home 639 Foxhall Rd, if you have any items let me know.

Cade was baptized last Saturday.  He has been excited all year. We attended the 8 is great, where the primary presidency prepares the children turning 8 with booklets and talks. He received all of this last January, so he has been ready!

Jason took Cade to his interview with the Bishop. It went really well. Jason said that Cade seemed nervous at first but quickly warmed up as our wonderful Bishop began his interview. Jason said there was a really good spirit in the room and was grateful for the experience he had with Cade that day.

His baptism day was filled with the same spirit. It was such a good day. We had most of our family with us, some traveled up that same day, some came the night before. Cade was really excited for his

 cousins to come share this day with him. We were also able to share this day with our friends the

 Gabaldons, their daughter Ellie was baptised.  They have become our good friends and our neighbors so we were so happy to share this day with them. Cade also had both sets of grandparents there. His grandpa's were able to stand as the witnesses to the baptism. 

Our Sunday Photo Shots!

We can't help but take lots of pics of little Isabel Tessa after church, her dresses are just too cute! Here are a few pictures of our Sunday afternoons!

Halloween

Luke's preschool class, he decided to be Mr. Incredible instead of batman......with his cowboy hat!

I thought I better post some pics of Halloween before Thanksgiving arrives! The kids had a fun October they were able to wear there costumes at their cousin Niamhs birthday party and then again on Halloween night and of course around the house several times. Cade and Josh were Duke and Snake Eyes from G.I. Joe. Luke was batman, and Isabel was a little ladybug. We loved to sing to her "She's a lady whoa oh, oh, she's a lady" from the boys bugs play at school. She was soooo good she sat in her carrier so happy to walk around the neighborhood as the boys went trick-or-treating with cousins Gavin and Tyrone. Jason had to work all day but arrived home just in time to come out with us!  After trick-or-treating Jason's family came over for dinner... lot's of fun!

Choose This Day

I listened to this message this morning and was so moved by Elder Eyrings words. It is such a great message..........just wanted to share!

Choose This Day

Labor Day Weekend and First Day of School!

Mackenzie, Cade, Alexis, Luke, and Josh made our loft into a "movie theater" as they enjoyed their Sunday afternoon watching movies and eating popcorn and cookies.

I posted a few weeks ago of our funfilled St. George weekend. As I was working on it the auto save kept saying that it was not saving, I finished anyway and yep it did not save and I lost my post, very frustrated! So I will have to post about that at a later date! Too much has happened since. 

My sister Julie and her family were here last weekend with my parents. Since it was Labor Day weekend and Jason was working even more hours than usual, (which I did not think possible since he has been working 6 days a week, and there store is closed on Sundays) but he did, he had to work all day Thurs. - Sat. and Monday! I'm done complaining, so while he was working it was nice the kids had cousins to play with all day! They had so much fun. They swam, watched movies, played on the computer.... Mackenzie watched all the kids for us on Saturday afternoon and Julie and I took my mom to Kohl's! They were having great sales! We made it back in time for the BYU game, that Lance could not miss! It was a great game. We had to watch it again on Sunday so Jason could see it!  It was a fun relaxing weekend.

Jason with Josh and Cade.

The boys also started school two weeks ago. They were so excited to meet there new teachers and to see who was going to be in their classes. Jason always comes with us for the first day of school, the boys love having him come, and it helps me with the chaos of finding their teachers and getting them to the right lines.  I was glad he was there! 

It is always a long day for me as I anticipate them coming home, I can't wait to hear what their first day is like. I try to get as much done during the day so I can sit down with them when they get home and talk about their day. Josh said his day was "perfect". Cade was just as enthusiastic.  I was so glad. Now if they could just hold onto that same enthusiasm the rest of the school year, that would be awesome. 

Cade's first day of 2nd grade.

Josh's first day of 1st grade.

Cade with cousin Wyatt both in 2nd grade!