A man’s best friend. Today was a very difficult day for Matt. He had to put his black lab down today. Bucky was Matt’s hunting dog that he got his junior year of highschool. When Matt left on his mission Matt’s dad Pappa Kurt took care of Buck. Buck was a good dog. He never growled or barked. He was really good with kids, even in his later years when he was older. We’re glad that Mason and Maxwell got to know him for a short time. Thanks Buck for 14 years of friendship…
My Grandma Barker died 2 days after Mackay was born. We were sad to have her leave us, but glad she is out of pain. My Grandma Barker is my mom’s mother. She is one of those amazing people. She had 8 children. She was a great mom and I always loved hearing about all of her stories and traditions. She was a super hard worker. My Grandma is one of the toughest people I know, she has battled cancer several times through out her life. The cancer finally won and was everywhere in her body. I will never forget:
My Grandma’s French braids that were so tight my eyes looked Chinese.
My Grandma’s great example spiritually. No matter what life threw at her she always had a strong testimony of the church.
My Grandma’s love for her family. I loved all of our family parties and get togethers.
Making scones with my Grandma.
My Grandma kept everything I gave her. I loved going to her house and seeing all of my pictures all over her house. She also framed a poem I wrote in 7th grade and hung in the hall of her home.
I always knew my Grandma Loved me!! She had 28 Grandchildren and 17 Great grandchildren and each one of were special.
I love you Grandma!! I am glad you are no longer in pain and with Grandpa.
My Mom gave a beautiful talk at the funeral. Matt and Scooter were Pal Bearers and Scooter dedicated the grave.
Tonight was our Halloween Eve tradition of carving pumpkins. This year Maxwell chose a witch and Mason a mummy. Oh daddy’s poor fingers :) but they turned out GREAT!
Mason also had his first Elementary Halloween parade. Unfortunately this was the only picture we got cause we were so busy helping with the class party.
A while back before Mackay was born Mason was trying on a kangaroo costume. He asked what the pouch was for in the front of the costume. Our response was that mommy kangaroo’s carry their babies in it. Mason thought for a bit and then said, “I know, when Mackay comes I can carry him in this pouch!” What a good idea Mason! At least it made for a cute picture.
Maxwell wanted to join in on the family fun!
Maxwell is obviously going to be Buzz Lightyear for Halloween. And when Max is in his costume you can’t call him Max, it’s Buzz. “To infinity and beyond!” he says.
To hear the story behind daddy’s dragon click here. My husband is NUTS, but it is quite the story :)
Our first week with Mackay was adventurous to say the least. Mackay had some Jaundice that the Dr. was worried about, so we got sent home with our own little tanning bed. Mackay was supposed to be on this light bed for 3 hours straight and then 1 hour for feeding and loving. Well, that got old really fast. Mackay even had to sleep on this bed. Every day we had to take him to LDS hospital to get his blood tested. After the first couple of days his level even went up! So we were sent home with another light that was to be applied to his tummy. Finally after a while his level dropped to where we could take him off the lights.
Mackay is a good little boy. It’s fun to learn things he likes and doesn’t like. Mason and Maxwell have been WONDERFUL big brothers. Poor Max had a cough for the first couple of days Mackay was home, so his contact with the baby was limited. Both Mason and Maxwell were very excited to meet their new brother, as they weren’t allowed to go to the hospital according to the new state wide hospital rules of no one under the age of 14 allowed in the hospital.
