Accident's happen....ouch!

I got a call from McKinley's phone but it wasn't McKinley.  It was one of her cheer teammates and they told me I needed to come to the school because McKinley was hurt and needed to go to urgent care.  They told me she cut her face and was bleeding a lot...  Yikes!  I got to the gym and the coaches had her cleaned up and bandaged a little and I found out it was a cut on her head, no face...phew!  She was holding it together, but there was a lot of blood and she was woozy.  I got her to urgent care and they cleaned her up and put 5 staples in her head to hold the wound together.  She got an elbow to the head from the flyer comig down from the pyramid.  Ouch!  She was a trooper and even said she was ready to perfom the next day!  I'm glad that she will be ok and for everone who cared for her.

 

A new New Year

We decided to try a new activity for New Years Day this year!  We had taken a class earlier in the year and tried to do it on our own.  It isn't as easy as it looks.  It was delicious though as you can see below!

 

Ethan celebrate's 23!!

 We were able to get together and celebrate Ethan's birthday!!  And of course, he had cheesecake...his favorite!  So wonderful to be able to celebrate with Ethan this year.  He's an incredible son, husband, friend, brother, and all around person.  He is loyal and kind.  He is smart and driven.  He is faithful and strong.  We love you Ethan Charles Patterson Smith!

Saying goodbye to our loyal Jaggers...

Today we said goodbye to our Jag.  9/4/08 - 1/22/2021. 

We are heartbroken and sad, but grateful for his years of loyal love and cuddles.  You will be so missed!  

 

Winter wonderland

I had never been to Arches and Cayonlands in winter...until now!  It was beautiful in it's owm way and so different in the cold and snow than in the summer.  It was a great trip to explore the beauty around us!

 

Sealed the deal

The temples finally reopened for live ordinances and so Ethan and Madison were able to be sealed in a small ceremony at the Timpanogos Temple in American Fork, UT!!  We were all excited to be able to share the special day with them.  

 

Christmas time is my favorite

Gathering together for family time is my favorite part of Christmas.  It's also fun to give gifts and share my expression of love with those I love.  I like the quiet winter nights with the Christmas tree lights on where I can ponder and reflect on my blessings...I have so many.  I love Christmas time and the magic of the season!