Paetyn age 2

 I can't believe my baby girl is 2 today. Happy birthday sweet girl.  She hasn't gone to her check up yet, But on our scale she is a whopping 21.4 lbs. She loves to nurse, and snuggle. she loves eating hotdogs, string cheese, apples, bread, potatoes, strawberries. She loves Minnie mouse, babies, playing with friends, and making messes, but she cleans it up most of the time lol. She is talking more, and my favorite word she says is moyaya (meaning more) it's so cute when she says it. She loves her big brother Braxton and instead of calling him bru-bru, she started calling him Braxton 😭. I loved it when she called him that. She calls Kayla (kekedi), and Myleigh (MyMy)

She is the most sweetest happiest baby, and came to us at the perfect timing to help a mamas broken heart. She keeps me distracted, entertained and busy.  

Since she loves Minnie Mouse, Makayla helped me make her birthday cake. Happy birthday sweet girl 

Happy birthday sweet baby girl. #timeisathief #2yearsold #fondantdecoration

Makenzie's Temple work

 I am so thankful that I am worthy to attend the temple.  Tonight Jerica N Neal Madsen and I were able to do Makenzie's work for her. We were surrounded by friends and family, thank you all for coming. I'm so grateful I was able to do her work on this side, so she can receive all the blessings the Lord has promised her. It was such a huge blessing and a special gift I could give her. We sure felt her love and spirit there. We had so many personal moments that are so sacred to share but it has helped bring us some peace as we know she is okay. 

I saw your sweet face and body all dressed in white happy as can be. I know you are safe and happy and healthy and whole and able to run, jump and your heart is perfect. Thank you for letting me know that you were with me today. During the sacred prayer Tyler and I were apart of it and it said to bless those in this circle with comfort and strength. I know those words were from you to me, so thank you for loving me. 

I am so grateful for this gospel and the opportunity to be able to do this for my baby girl. I also know we will be able to see her again and that this is not the end, and I will be able to see her again and raise her. We love you Makenzie and are so proud of you and the memories and legacy you have left us. #alittlepieceofourheartsareinheaven #LoveLikeKenzie #myinspiration #familiesareforever #missmygirl

Makayla's Baptism 9/18/21

 Today was a special day for Makayla. She chose to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. We are so proud of her and her decision. Last year she was unsure she wanted to get baptized when she turned 8, and we told her it was her decision when the time came, and we would support her either way. So she decided to prayed about it and she said it felt right. I know it is something that will help her along the way in life.  I also know Kenzie was with her today watching over her and is also so proud of her decision, We love you Makayla. 

She also ask Myleigh if she would play the piano for a special number,  she did so good for the first time playing Infront of people. 

itsgreattobe8 #makaylasspecialday #

Braxton 14

 Happy birthday to my handsome son. I can't believe you are already 14 years old. Time sure needs to slow down, but you are growing up to be an amazing young man who adores your sisters. He loves to play football, basketball and his Xbox. He is amazing at math. His favorite color is purple, he loves the Utah Jazz, the Utes and Green Bay Packers. 

Happy birthday Braxton we love you so much and we are so proud of you.

Happy birthday to me!

 

Today started out really rough, my two girls Myleigh and Makayla had a rough time getting along today and it was to much for me, so I finally just put myself in time out in my room, and took a breather. After a little while these two sweet notes came flying under the door. It actually reminded me of Kenzie, She did that when she did something that wasn't nice, then felt bad about it.
Later, Tyler came home and brought me some roses. I told him "thank you" and he said "they are not from me, they are from Kenzie" I gave him a look, and he told me he was driving home and passed the cemetery and said he heard Kenzie's sweet voice say "buy mom some roses" so he went to the store and bought me roses from her. My heart just broke achy to hold her on my special day. 😭
Then the girls had a dance audition, so I dropped the girls off and went and visited with Kenzie while they did their audition.  I brought her one of the roses and thanked her for the sweet gift. As I sat there talking with her about everything that happened today. I changed the subject to us going to dinner tonight and that I wished she was here with us to celebrate my birthday. I told her that when we go I want a sign that she will be there with us.
Well, we got to the restaurant and got bumped back a little bit in the line, but we finally got seated. After a little bit, I realized that we got put at a table that had an extra chair right across from me while every one else was sitting on benches. It was the only chair in that whole section that had tables and benches. I then knew it was a chair just for Kenzie, and she was there with us celebrating my birthday. I'm so thankful that she wanted me to know that she is still with us and takes time out of her busy day on the other side to be with me. I thought last year's birthday would have been the hardest birthday without here, but this one was way harder for me. I miss Makenzie so much and just wish she was here with us.
On a happier note, since Kayla's birthday was this month she was able to ride the saddle at Texas roadhouse with me for our birthday, and then I got some yummy smelling candles for my birthday.
It has been a very emotional, draining day. But at the end of the day I'm glad I was able to have that sweet sign from Kenzie and be with my family.
#augustbirthday #feelingold #LoveLikeKenzie #misssweetkenzie #apieceofourheartisinheaven #familiesareforever

Makayla age 8

 How can someone be so little as 6.6 lbs and 17.5 inches long already be 8 years old. Makayla is so much fun and loves everything. She still loves to snuggle and be my mini me side kick. She loves everything from coke, to hot Cheetos, to fruit smoothies. Her favorite restaurant is olive garden (I think she loves it because it was Kenzie's favorite) She loves dancing and playing the piano, to hanging out with family and friends. 

Happy birthday sweet girl hope you had a fun day and always remember to reach for the stars.