Big Bruce.

On July 5 2012 we lost Matt's dad Bruce, to a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. We got the news the last day that Brad and Shari were here and we were so glad that we were all together as we found out. There are no words to explain the sorrow we felt from loosing this amazing man. We know that he is happy, being freed from this mortal body that failed him and we know there was a great family reunion up there, as he returned home to out loving Heavenly Father. It has been so hard watching Matt and his family go through this trial. When Matt and I got married, Bruce had already been battling this trial for about 7 years. I am so sad that I didnt get to know him as well as the other in laws had a chance, and I am so sad that our children will not be able to know the Big Bruce that loved sweets so much. But I am so grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge that families are forever. 

We love you bruce and miss you terribly.  

The funeral was absolutely beautiful. I loved hearing all the wonderful stories about Bruce. It was such a spiritual time as we were there to rejoice in his amazing life full of service and greatness.

We did have a wonderful time being together as a family and celebrating Bruce. Here are a few pictures from the week.

The boys, all dressed for the funeral. 

Todd was a little nervous about having our crazy boys around his leg. And rightfully so, as they bumped or jumped on him. Oh man do these boys love Uncle Todd.

We love Aunt Ha.

And of course we had to hit up some of the fav places to eat!!

Yumm Cafe Rio.

Zupas, please come to Texas, 

The neighbor's trampoline was a big hit with all the kids.

Bridal Veil Falls was so much fun. We love utah and all the nature. It was so fun exploring out there and the boys absolutely loved it. It was freezing though!

This really cool park with a 35 ft pyramid to climb. Hello, give me a heart attach! I am so glad the boys couldnt make it very high! 

The cousins are all in there, somewhere. 

Timpanogas Temple. Always beautiful.

And it was so fun to catch up with old friends!

Emily and I have known eachother forever and I love her! 

Love the Fussels! Wish we lived closer!! 

My Aunt Susan and Uncle Del, stopped as they drove through from Montana, I love then and wish they would move back to Texas. 

 Oh Kent and Liz, we miss you guys!! We are so glad you came back from your trip early to see us.

Dex and Will were fast friends.

On the way there we did not have a seat for Q on the way there and it was the longest flight of our lives!! So we were sure to bring his seat with us on the way back! 

We are so grateful for Bruce and Joanne and the wonderful family that they raised and the chance to spend time with everyone all in one spot.

What a July.

July turned into a crazy month for us. It started off with the move into our house. We are so excited and love the house! Staying with my parent was great. But I think that everyone was excited to have their own space back.

 

Then basically the day that we moved in Brad and Shari an their 4 boys came to visit. We were so so so excited to see them and spend time with them. We all had a blast! I do feel a little bad, our house was def not ready for guests, I am just glad that they understood! 

To make room with our visitors, we let this guy sleep in our bed and then Brad and Shari had Dex's room. Heaven forbid you disrupt Quade, if he doesnt sleep, no one sleeps! But I couldnt help snapping these pictures. We have always been "NO kids in bed, ever" we just never wanted to start that habbit. But it was pretty fun to have him in bed with us for a few days. 

We really wish that we lived closer to Brad and Shari! The boys had a blast even in the heat at the park.

We spent 4th of July at the pool relaxing!  

Just a little peek a boo from Q. What a doll.

I cant believe that we did not get one group picture of all of us! 

What were we thinking :)

MIA

 Here we go, we are getting caught up one blog at a time. I have only been MIA for a little over 2 months, that is not that long right? Just SO much has happened in those months that now I am way behind. So let get caught up. So here was the last part of June for us.

Of course, we are swimming like crazy still. We went to this fun pool that I used to go to when I was a kid.  The boys had a blast!

Dex is getting so great at swimming. He loves these goggles and rocks at holding his breath and diving for things. 

The only way to hold hands in Texas.

Man, this kids teeth have been giving him heck! I should not be smiling bc he actually has not slept well all summer. Poor kid.

 Then Matt's BFF who is on the US Olympic team, came in town for a tournament. They played for 3 night. Of course, this was the same weekend that we were moving out of my parents house and into our house, so the kids and I only joined them on the last night. And they won!  

Oh I have missed Leah so much! She is Russel's sister and a good friend from Austin and it was so fun to see her and let the kids play, they has a blast! 

What was I thinking scheduling there check ups at the same time? Quade had his first ear infection. So sad! I will update there stats asap. 

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