Grandpa Staten

Last night my Grandpa Staten passed away. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic and liver cancer about 5 weeks ago. It was very aggressive. The picture with he, Zion and Elijah was taken only 4 weeks ago. He left us around 7:00. We will miss him immensely, but we are happy that he is now comfortable. He had been in so much pain. We miss you Grandpa!

7 Interesting things about me

You know, I don't know that I'm the most interesting person in the world, but since my cuz tagged me to do this . . . here is my best shot! Oh, I see the rules are that they are to be weird or random facts. That should be easier.

*1* I have double vision.

*2* When I was 4 years old my ENTIRE family was hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning.

*3* When I was around the same age I was boating with my family and our boat stopped working in the middle of Henry's Lake when a massive storm rolled in. Our boat almost capsized (at least we all felt that way). I now have a fear of swimming in lakes, rivers, or any other natural water spot. I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but the fear is real!

*4* I think the worst part about cooking meals is coming up with what to make!

*5* I don't think I cry enough. Not that I don't have reason to, I just can't seem to do it! Sometimes, but it's pretty rare.

*6* Believe it or not, my friend Monica and I are training to run a 1/2 marathon (13.2 mi.) that takes place next September.

*7* I prefer Hillary Clinton over Sarah Palin (in politics). Sorry mom.

Ok, now . . . Jeanne, Monica, Jessie, Summer, Viki, Tauni and Shannon TAG, YOU'RE IT!!!

Happy Anniversary to us!

No, Nikoli's not brushing his teeth with dynamite, he just put his tongue in jail! Ok, I'll stop killing you with my humor. He lost his third tooth. No tooth fairy though. He had that one figured out a couple years ago.

Hip, hip, Hooray!

Ok, Ok, Ok, here is a new blog . . . so get of my @!$@!%$#@ back! Just kidding! I am thrilled that ya'll are looking and noticing enough to remind me to get on top of things. Right, Monica? We have been busy, like everyone else. Maybe I need to work on the time management skills? Anyway . . .

So here is my Nikoli's birthday. It was waaaaaaaaay back on July 25 and we had so much fun! Nikoli and I went to have breakfast at IHOP (yummy yummy yummy). Then we dropped off a gift at my cousin Kellie's. She and her twin share a birthday with Nikoli, along with my niece, Olivia, Uncle Rex, and who else??? I know there are more.

Aunt Tara had dropped off Kaylen (Nikoli's best friend/cousin), so we went home and picked he and Zion up and the four of us went to Wall-E. LOVED IT!!!! Anyway, here are some fun pics to share the experience.