NYC -Elder Hannemann Wolfgramm

Trevor had the opportunity to go to NYC and take Hannemann to dinner. He wanted to make sure he saw him while he was serving his mission in NYC. Hannemann and Trevor were so excited to see each other. I am so glad they got to meet up and share a little bit of time together. 

 

Horlacher SIblings

Bryan's mom wanted to have a family picture with just her 5 kids. She wanted to have a picture with Curtis in it (Charles posing as Curtis). I thought it sounded like a sweet picture. 

 

Thanksgiving #3 with our HORLACHER FAMILY

Bryan's Mom and Dad have been so excited for this family gathering. They have been working so hard to get the Cave all ready for this family dinner. A few months ago we were talking and they were saying how they wanted to add on so that there was more sleeping areas for the family. I just happened to throw out that the cave has electricity and water and pretty much has everything but insulation and we could easily make that livable and a place to gather. So they liked the idea and started working so hard to get ready for Thanksgiving. It was beautiful. It was nice and toasty and comfortable for everyone to be in there. 

Some of the granddaughters with Grandma!!! I love seeing grandma with all of her granddaughters laughing and having fun together. They love learning from her and love having her around. I love that all of my grandkids know their great grandparents.

 

Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving at Cecilee & Angel's Home

 

AhQuin Thanksgiving Dinner

I have wanted to GATHER my siblings together for a LONG TIME since Covid Pandemic started 2 years ago. We finished our basement and this was our first thing we wanted to use it for was FAMILY GATHERINGS!!! I love to have my home filled with family, love and laughter. It was a success!

We were missing 24 other members of our family so I can't wait till WE ARE ALL TOGETHER!

I can ONLY imagine my parents watching from heaven just smiling and being so happy to see their children all together. 

I am grateful that my wonderful husband encouraged me to do this and helped me get everything ready. OF COURSE my girls stepped in as well and helped me clean, set up and decorate. I couldn't do any of this without them. FAMILIES ARE THE GREATEST JOY!!! I am so grateful for mine!

 

Sue Crawford & Shannon Martindale

 These two ladies have watched me raise my kids as a young mom to now. 

I learned today that Shannon Martindale will be moving up north to live with her daughter.

I walked into sacrament mtg and saw across the chapel Shannon sitting on the front row by herself. I went over to give her a hug and see how she was doing. We embraced and it was so nice to see her again. I sat and visited with her and told her all about my kids. She said she remembered me as a young mommy to 2 little girls and pregnant with Trevor and remembered our family sending them Christmas cards when they were on their mission in Nauvoo. Well the meeting was starting and she said. "Go sit with Bryan" and I looked at her and felt I couldn't leave her, so I looked across the chapel and told Bryan to come sit with us. We sat with her and I just enjoyed hearing her sing the hymns and enjoyed being with her. I will cherish this Sunday that I had with her, because we NEVER KNOW what tomorrow will bring. She was there to support Sue Crawford and listened to her speak. Sue spoke on the Balm of Gilead and was such a great talk. I love these two women and grateful for their example to me in my life and the moments I have shared with them.

I love my kids in CT

I love those moments that we get to FACETIME with our kids in Connecticut. We miss them but are so proud of them and their hard work on the east coast. They are doing so good. They are remodeling their new home and they have a new member in their family, Wren-Chocolate Labradoodle. Trevor of course is building a big aquarium in his man cave. Kylee is staying busy with school and OH YA she passed her Boards and is NOW a registered nurse. She took the test twice because she didn't pass the first time (which was very sketchy-considering she is the top of her class) then after 2 hours of taking the 2nd test she received a notification that she passed and had her credentials. (It usually takes a fews days at least to find out if you passed). SHE IS SO SMART, so we know she passed the first test, but maybe Heavenly Father just had other plans. HE ULTIMAtELY is in charge. We are just grateful she is passed that part of the test. She is now getting ready to start her residency. 

WE ARE SO PROUD OF THEM!!!

 

Our baby is 23

My baby Sydnee is 23 this year and she has made her dad and I so proud of the direction she is going in her life. She went through a hard engagement break up last year and watching her go through that made me so proud of the woman she has become and the testimony that she has of her Savior. 

She has continued to set goals for herself and reach them.

She moved home to help with Cambria's twin boys and girls and took a huge pay cut and freedom to move home and be with family to help where she can. 

She transferred with Sports Clips to work in St. George and is now one day a week at a salon slowly building her clientele. I am so proud of her. She is also talking to a lot of different guys through snapchat and facetime, but I KNOW Heavenly Father is preparing her eternal companion and in his time she will meet him. We are so excited for that day. 

 

Mia the Photographer

Mia said, Grandma look at me, I'm taking your picture.

This girl gets me and wants to capture moments in time.

She is getting so big and mature and loves taking pictures.

 

Mia's 1st Primary Program

  

Mia is a Sunbeam and had her very first Primary Program.

Bryan and I have now stepped into the next stage of grandparenthood

of the once a year Primary Program Grandparent Sacrament meeting.

We were so excited to watch her sing and do her part.

I am so proud of her and how she continues to grow in the gospel through song.

 

We love these kids

Vera and Ayva are now 3 years old and Diesel and Luka are just about 2 months old. It's crazy how time flies. I started working at the SCINSU facility and haven't had as much time with them lately so it was good to stop by and spend a little time with all 4 of them. I have to make sure to make time for these little people in my life. TIME = LOVE!!!