Medical Work in Nicaragua

Strider went these past 2 weeks on a medical trip to Nicaragua. He had a blast!! Here is a slideshow of his adventures...

I'm not Fussy... I'm Teething!

YEAH for Grayson! He got his first bottom tooth as of last week and he will be getting his second shortly!

Best 2 Years

Yesterday marked our
2 year Wedding Anniversary!
We've shared so many wonderful memories together.
I love Strider so much. He is an incredible husband. He is so thoughtful and is always full of surprises.
My wildest dreams came true two years ago...I can't forget to mention that yesterday was also Father's Day and Strider truly is an amazing dad as well! He loves to play, tickle, love, tease and be a baby-hog with Little G! It doesn't bother Grayson at all though because he ADORES Strider.

6 Months Old

Can you believe it?
I am 6 MONTHS OLD.

I got my pictures taken to celebrate.

I really enjoy books
and so I got a few pictures with them...

Did I mention I love books?

I am now sitting up on my own too.

I am such a big boy.

I just had to get some pictures in my shades...

Because I love to go swimming!

I can do SO many fun things.
I also can roll-over, eat baby food and play with my feet.
I am working on crawling and getting teeth!!

Life As We Know It...

Can change all of a sudden.

My life has indeed changed these past few days.
My dear Grandma Arrington passed away shortly after our Arrington Reunion (see next post).
Here is a poem that describes some of the thoughts that have come to my mind....

When all is said and done
As the seasons slip away,
when I've taken steps beyond my sight,
will I find my strength in greater light?
Will my courage grow with every passing day?
And will my faith be constant as the setting sun?
When all is said and done.

When all is said and done
And the years have turned to gold
Will my life become a legacy
of the things that matter most to me?
Will the fire of faith burn bright as I grow old?
And will I want to be the person I've become?
When all is said and done.

When all is said and done
When my eyes can finally see,
Will I glory in the sweet release?
And will mercy fill my soul with peace?
Will I kneel in wonder at the Savior's feet?
Will I hear Him say, "Well done"
When He sees who I've become?
Will I live with Him
When all is said and done.

I have a testimony of Our Heavenly Father's plan.
I know where I came from. I know why I'm here. And I know where I am going. I believe in Jesus Christ. I love my Grandma and will miss her, but it is not the end.
For- I will see her again.

Lillian Mortensen Arrington
My Grandma

Graveside Services

Pall Bearers

Blue was Grandma's favorite

Balloons for Grandma...

{From Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren}

Grandpa had just the right amount of Carnations ordered for the flowers... This one was 27 for 27 Grandchildren. He also had another one for the Great Grandchildren.
You are so thoughtful Papa- We love you.

We will not only remember and cherish her life, but we hope to pass on her traditions and her legacy of love and service. We love you Grandma. You always held us together and gave us strength.

Arrington Reunion: Be of Good Cheer

Perhaps the rainiest, but sunniest Family Reunion
I have ever been to...

and one I will ALWAYS remember.

So cold--- it hailed.

The Meadow

Jacob!

Grayson loved the FIRE...

AND Quading...
[minus the cold wind]

AND Dad of course!

Stride playing HORESHOES
{A favorite Arrington Tradition}

Me & Grayson

I don't have a lot of pictures, but on Sunday came the sunshine and with that Grandma & Grandpa's devotional. It was wonderful and very touching to all who attended. If you haven't had a chance... read this talk by President Monson entitled "Be of Good Cheer". They based their comments off this talk and it is very inspirational. Along with that message they gave each family a plaque with this quote...

"Never get so TIED up
in the THICK
of THIN things...
That we forget to be
CHRISTLIKE."

I love you Grandma & Grandpa.
Thanks for your last devotional together
and for your awesome Arrington Reunions!

Where's Grayson?

The other day we woke up
and found Grayson like this...

And we thought he was whining
just because he wanted to get up...

More like... to be untangled!!

In the end, Grayson thought he was pretty funny!!