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Shoulder Surgery

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I flew to Vegas to be with Olivia for her shoulder surgery. She was so nervous. She was extremely nervous about the nerve block that she would be getting.  Sugery was April 8th. I couldn't go back with her but they let her keep her phone so that she could keep herself occupied while waiting. She would text me updates. She was so happy when she found out that they would be putting her to sleep before administering the nerve block! After she was going in for the procedure I left the clinic to walk around and kill time. I went to Bath and Body Works to get her a bottle of her favorite lotion. When I got the call she was done and they'd be out to get me in a few minutes I headed right back to the clinic.  It was good to get back to her and see her. She came out well. The surgery went well. She had scar tissue that they removed and her labrum was frayed so the doctor cleaned that up. He said that was probably from the injury being dropped on her shoulder that caused all the pain. T...
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Conference Rolls

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We got back from Idaho and I got right in to making cinnamon rolls for us to enjoy during general conference. Sometimes they turn out better than others. This time, they were perfection! Everyone loved them. It's just a fun treat to have that my family looks forward to conference.   
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Spring Break in the Snow

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We headed to Rexburg for Spring Break to spend some time with Lindsey and Isaac. We brought Koda along for the ride. He travels so well.  We attended church in Lindsey's ward. They have a giant church building! It's a double chapel. It's amazing how big Rexburg has grown in the last 25 years. So many members live here and not just students. They've already broken ground on a second temple in Rexburg! It felt so good to be with Lindsey and have her sit next to me in church. I miss her so much.  We spent time with Lindsey and Isaac at their place watching movies, going shopping, and trying some new places to eat.  On April 1st we went to the Rexburg Temple. Isaac had to work so he wasn't able to go. We did baptisms. Afterwards Jaime and the boys were so good to wait so that I could take Lindsey to do initiatory. She hasn't been back for that since she went to the temple for herself. I know it can be a bit nerve wracking to go by yourself so I wanted to go to help ...
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Time in the Temple

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One of our family goals with the boys was to attend the temple each month this year. The Columbia River Temple is closed this month so we went to the Moses Lake Temple. Tyler has really been wanting to go to the Moses Lake temple so this month worked out perfect for us to go. Before we changed for baptisms the temple president visited with us and asked if we've seen their laundry facilities. Because he knows that the laundry room is so tiny in the Columbia River temple. So he took us to see theirs. It was pretty cool. They have a really nice space. It was neat that he wanted to take the time to show us around some.  It's so special to see the boys each perform baptisms as well as be baptized. I love it when they're in the font together. Generally one of them will baptize either Jaime or I, then each other, and then either Jaime or I. When the boys were both in the font together, one of the temple workers came up to me and said the font just lit up while they were in there. ...
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Home Sweet Home

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Even Koda was happy to have us home. He was extra cuddly and not a one of us minded it. He misses us when we're gone and I'll admit, I miss him. It's nice to have a little one that needs some care... but not constant care. 😄  
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Time to Relax

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We drove back to Brian's house on the 23rd.  Everyone was happy to be able to sit and relax. Brian made some yummy Pizookies for dessert. The kids enjoyed a day to sit around together before we all flew home early the next morning.   
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What a Treasure

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I feel like I've hit the jackpot of treasure troves. Brian and I love to be together and I feel so blessed that he's wanted me to be with him and his family at Disneyland every time they go. We both really love the place and the magic it makes for us! 2020 was the first time I went with them. We went just before COVID-19 shut everything down.  Disneyland was still closed in 2021 due to COVID-19 but when 2022 came around Brian wanted to go again to help the family look forward to something fun after losing Esther in 2021. Summer was still struggling with the weight of everything so Brian asked me to go to help with the kids. We still had to wear masks while inside buildings but we were able to have a good time.  Jaime was able to come for the second day of the fun! When 2023 rolled around Brian wanted my entire family to come so Jaime and I and the kids made it in 2023. Both our families wore matching Disney Star Wars shirts.  Brian really wanted me to go with them again i...
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