Its been awhile since I have blogged! An update on life and everything exciting going on in this crazy beautiful life.... I spent the Thanksgiving Holiday with my family in St. George I loved every minute of it I was able to spend tons of time with my mom shopping, seeing movies, able to attend a temple session, and get into the Christmas Spirit through family traditions it was so fun. I officially finished my first semester at Weber State I am excited for next semester I am taking a couple Social Work courses and a Human Biology class then I will be done with pre reqs and onto applying for admissions into the program I am hoping for the bestest!
The 1st weekend in December my family had our 4th annual Grandpa Doug's Adams Christmas Party a little background on this tradition... My Dad passed away when I was 11 his greatest joy in his life was his children and family watching us accomplish anything our hearts desired. All he wanted more than anything was to be a Grandpa. His last year with us his dream came true when Ashlee Dean his first granddaughter was born. He took such joy being a Grandpa and loved every moment of it. Dads last Christmas with us was Ashlee's first Christmas.
Something powerful and profound my Dad said is that I had 5 people in my family taken away from me in this life his entire family. But he said Heavenly Father has blessed me with 5 Children. Now my dad has been blessed with 5 beautiful Grandchildren: Ashlee Dean, Morgon Douglas, Jayden Michael, Ashton Alan, and Aspen Kaylee. They are beautiful and precious he would have loved every moment with him. These angels will spend their time on this earth without him but forever in their hearts he will be. Our family began this tradition so that we can keep my dads memory alive and have a special time of year for the grandkids to remember their beloved Grandpa Doug. I love this tradition and as the kids get older they will know him better as we share a laugh, a cry, and many memories of our dad and their grandpa.
This year our party was at my sister Kim's house. It was so much fun! It was just the girls this year and the kids. Santa Claus visited us from The North Pole the kids just loved sitting on his lap and each got a present from him! We had a yummy dinner good company and good conversation we then had a white elephant gift exchange it was so funny. I ended up with a tin of pop corn and christmas hot chocolate. The night ended with a Kareoke party I love my family so much I am thankful for the holidays that families can be together and share in wonderful traditions. At this time I am thankful to reflect on my many blessings and the wonderful things in my life. I have the best family I look forward to this tradition again next year!!
