Reed's Face

So while Reed was up north in Utah, he was on a job.  It was the usual job, where he was taking apart a crashed airplane--to haul/transport to Phoenix.

But apparently things went a little south.. :P

Reed frantically, called me and said that he needed my sister Diana or Jakes number, he needs a ride. 

Then a little while later, he called to tell me that he was in the hospital. 

He didn't really know the severity, or what hit them from the airplane wingS that he was trying to load up.

But apparently after he saw the blood, he knew something was up. So luckily he wasn't alone on this job on this job, and was in a town. So he had some Cessna guys drive them over to the hospital!

So luckily a bad situation was quickly resolved.  A nose that was completely disconnected on the tip, got repaired with multiple layers of stitches. 

Thank you mountain point hospital! 

Thanks again to Uncle Jake for driving him around and sending a picture of his face after the repairs were made!

**Update:

It is healing up pretty well, with just minor numbness in the front. 

Lucy

Everyone has to lose someone or something in their lives.  Lucy was ours during our last Dunes trip.  The neighbor was taking great care of her, while we were gone. 

But shortly after we left, she started getting sluggish and wasn't responding.  So little Paige ran home to get her mother, out of fear that something was wrong!  Sure enough our Sweet "Grandma Lucy" had passed. She was old, so we knew that this day was coming!

Our neighbors wrapped her up and put her in a box, in their garage. They tried not to tell us at first, because they didn't want to ruin our trip.  **Seriously the best neighbors ever**!!  

She finally told me the night before we got home and I was a little heartbroken myself and didn't tell the kids! 

Once we got I gathered the kiddos and told them, because her absence was really noticeable.  Reed got home an hour later- then went over to the neighbors and got her, to bury her in our pasture.  We then had a flashlight Memorial Service for her, because my sweet Reed had to leave in a few hours to Utah- but said that he needed to do this before he took off.

He came and got us when the hole was ready and he was ready to bury her.  Levi came out for a bit, then took off.  I don't think he wanted to get emotional or something (I don't know) ....  Kalaya, Aurora and I went out, since the other kids were tucked in bed. 

We brought out some cards and letters that we made for her & took turns reading them aloud.

**I didn't realize how emotional that this would be.  She was apart of our family for 6-7 years, which is crazy to think about!**

Daddy put her body into the hole and we starting reading,  "We are grateful for the friendship that you were & the protection that you gave. You were a true Jarman, tough as nails!"

Kalaya started to read her's and Reed couldn't keep it together, with her sweet words.

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Then it was Aurora's turn, " Lucy we will miss you, you are awesome and cool!  Period, question mark, smiley face, picture!" 

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Oh my Word, we could not stop laughing, at this well needed comic relief! 

But on a serous note- This Lucy girl will be missed!  She was great at protecting us and our land! 

❤️❤️

We love you girl! ❤️❤️

 #seeyouinheaven

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Sand Dunes

We have turned into Dune people lately.

We went our 2nd time and enjoyed the experience!  Reed has gone multiple times on "guys trips" there,  but now we are doing family trips. 

It's fun finding a little Sandy Spot and not having to worry about designated Fire Rings areas.  Just go and have a good time, away from the busy areas.  This last time we went with 2 other families. These families shared toys and rides with us and played.  Making it a good time! 

We stayed away from the crowded areas, to ensure that no accidents or 'inappropriateness' happens.  

We switched meals for each day and went on a couple long rides.  Then had a roaring fire's during the nights, along with the occasional firework show on the side.  

It was nice and relaxing. Well as relaxing as it can be, while still being a busy mom! Ha 😂. But Reed was a huge help and I am grateful for his willingness to assist.

We were spoiled, we bathed the kiddos every night in out trailer. " she (trailer) isn't the fanciest but she gets the job done!! 

**Reed and I are probably the most excited about the hot shower feature, so we don't have to go to sleep with sand in all our crevasses!** (ha, you get what I mean)

We got a RZR for our last trip. Isn't she pretty with her 5-point harness belts.   She is a 'craigslist special', that Reed had to slowly whittle the seller down on price for.  -->but she is worth it!!

We might eventually call her "Spare Parts"! 

She is a blast! 

Christmas Evening

It's better late then never I figure.

We had a good time at the Jarman's for Christmas Evening! Nana did a great job with the festivities! We ate yummy food all fixed by her, of course - and then enjoyed a gingerbread house contest. 

 

Levi and Dallon were the superstars for our house.  I kept trying to push them, to get going. But they really were enjoying their time building.... It was funny to watch!  

Sure enough our House fell apart during the challenging "transport to display table" portion,  it was funny to watch.

I am grateful that they both were lighthearted & had a good attitude it though! 

 

The grandkids all were spoiled, afterwards!! Reed hosted the Annual Auction.  That everyone contributes to.  It usually takes the kids a few minutes to get the hang of it, then the bids are jumping!  

 The most valuable gift, seem to be the old Nintendo place-set, that was wrapped. Which Levi somehow convinced all of his cousins to gife him money to purchase. 

Afterwards, Nana pulled out the gifts she wrapped for each of the grandkids!  She really does a great job, picking gifts for each of them!  The gifts varied from a Ripstix for Levi, to a talking bunny for Sariya. 

Then Nana started the adult present exchange.  **{Weeks previously, she gave us and sealed envelope full of the instructions, and a particular amount of money to "purchase our ideal gift for ourselves".  Which we could not disclose to anyone, because differences could occur.}**

 She then gave each one of us a different gift, to open. After that, we had to decide which gifts, were purchased by whom.  We got additional gifts, presents, and gift cards if we;  chose correctly or got the closest to the spendable gift amount, most unique, or quickest to deliver -etc. 

It was Hilarious watching some of the gifts, and seeing who thought ---who bought what. 

Reed even tried on a dress! We thought he might rip it or something, but he didn't.  We got a good laugh! 

 1) Reed purchased some goodwill clothes, & a remote control car.

  2)I got a little tablet, "Mrs. Know Everythig mug" and sour patch kids.  It was funny! 

However the highlight of the evening was when Mikki pulled out his medical kit and started to cuting out a cyst or growth that he had on Reed's side...   He was squirming and about to pass out from seeing the needle and 'imagining' what was happening.  It was a little funny/sad at the same time.

Nana was a great help, of course! 

The funniest part was when Reed was getting nervous, about the numbing wearing off....  I kept having to reassure him that he was fine, while his brother was getting work done...  He then reminded me how "amazing I am and how he couldn't ever have birthed a baby".  Lol!🙅🏼😂😂

**update it all healed up and the fibrous mass wasn't anything to worry about**

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