Hiking Camelback!

So this weekend I hiked Camelback with Peggy and Augie! It seemed like it was harder for me this time than the last! I still made it in 45-50 minutes so not too bad. The top of my right foot has been hurting for about four days didn't help much but I still made it to the top! We all had fun so thats what matters!

Interesting Night!

I had an interesting night tonight. My mom was watching Heather's boys while she went to mutual with Haley. Jackson was following me around the house and I went into my room to put something away and he stopped to look at the blanket that I have on my bed of Hunter and he said "Where does your son live? I said what and he pointed to the picture and said where does Hunter live? I told him that he lives with Jesus and he got excited and said he lives at Chuck E Cheese. I started laughing cause I'm not sure where he came up with that, but I said no he lives with Heavenly Father now. He said oh and then just looked at the pictures for a minute and then left the room.

It makes me happy that even though Jackson is so young he still remembers who Hunter is. The small comments that all of the kids make every now and then makes me happy and sad at the same time. I am glad that they remember him.

New Computer!

Well we finally did it an bought our first home computer. We have been using a hand me down we got from a coworker which was ancient! I always have a hard time purchasing something that costs more than 100 bucks since I am a penny pincher. I am super excited since we have been paying for internet and refused to use it at home because our computer was crappy. Now we can finally enjoy it.

Kaleb's Field Trip To The Zoo With His School Class!!

I got the privilege to go with Kaleb on his first field trip for school. We went to the Phoenix Zoo. All the kids had a blast. The kids liked the giraffes since they were eating when we got there.

They were especially excited to see the otters swimming and that they had a little window for the kids to look through since they are all about 3 years old and are too short to see over the wall.

Of course Kaleb found a tree that he could look through and try and climb out of. He was having fun and wanted to run everywhere.

Finally, the kids got to ride the carosel and of course this was just the highlight of the day. They were all so tired and a nice break to ride the carosel was just what they all needed.

Here is a picture of most of the kids that when with us. We were missing about 3 kids in this picture. It was really hard trying to get a picture at the end of the day. Obviously we should have took the picture at the beginning before the kids were tired.
We had a really good time and it was fun to spend the day with him and to be their on his first adventure at school.

Hunter's Birthday!

Well Hunter's Birthday was yesterday. I did better than I thought I would. Since it was a nice day we ended up buying some red heart balloons to let go down at the cemetary. All the kids had a good time and enjoy the balloon part. It was really nice for everyone to take time out of their day to come and spend a few moments to remember him.

Thanks Everyone it means alot to us!

My Dear Hunter!

My sweet Hunter's Birthday is tomorrow. He would have been 6 years old. How big he would have been. I have been really torn with lots of mixed emotions this whole week. I hate that he is gone and I miss him so much. I think about him often which brings tears to my eyes. I have been in this emotional roller coaster for awhile now. He was such a smart sweet boy. I keep telling myself that god needed him more than us right now but that doesn't seem to ease the pain. It has been really hard for me and I am doing my best to stay strong. I remember the day he stopped breathing that his dad was visiting him and had to leave to take care of his little brother (Kaleb). Jeff said I love you son and in his sweet little sick voice he said I love you to Dad. Those were the last words that Jeff heard him say and I am very greatful of that. Hunter was a kind, sweet, loving child and we are glad he was a part of our lives even if it was only for a short while.

Everyone wants to know what I/we want to do for his birthday. I just don't know what to say. The last few years we have bought balloons to let off at the cemetary in rememberance of him on his birthday but last year it was cold and rainy and the balloons wouldn't float. It was really hard to have to take the balloons back home and then to try again a few days later. It was really emotional for me. So this year I stress out on what we should do that won't be so painful. Then I am told a story that breaks my heart. Peggy's oldest daughter Tatum had a birthday last month and had some balloons. When then went outside she said to her mom. "Can I give my balloons to Hunter" of course she said yes. It makes me happy and sad at the same time. I am glad that some of the nieces and nephews still remember him. I am not really sure what I am going to do still. I guess we will just have to wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Kaleb Starts School!

Kaleb started shool at Keller Elementary on Monday January 5th. We talked about him going to school the whole Christmas break to try and prepare him. I took him on his first day which he was a little scared but he didn't cry and had a good time. The teacher was great with him and said that he did really good. The second day he got to ride the bus to school. Heather said that he was really excited and ran to the bus. They got him buckled in and she said bye to him and he got a little scared. The helper on the bus sat by him that day since it was his first time.

He is now really excited to ride the bus and go to school. He has come such a long way and we are really excited that he gets to go to the big boy school. I am less stressed now not having to worry about taking him to Therapy classes 3 times a week.

We are hoping that he will learn lots more sign language as well. His teacher signs to the whole class as she teaches and talks to the students.