We hung out in Utah this weekend – not wanting to leave the security of the hospital too soon after Lily’s excitement. We ended up getting to do some fun things:
It was fun to spend time with my sister on Thursday morning. She has entered a very busy time in life and it is rare to get to see her for very long before she is off to help the next child. She stayed in the hospital and chilled with us until we left. We stopped in at Einstein bagel for lunch. We have invented a new label “the Michelle treatment”. She came bearing many treasures of thoughtfulness.
Obviously staying with Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin was the highlight! It is much fun to get to visit and play there. Grandma loves to go to the movie and Lexi was way excited about seeing High School Musical 3. The match was made, so we went to the matinee showing of Friday. It was a girl party – Lex, Lily, Me, Grandma, and Olivia. It was a cute show and the girls really had a lot of fun.
After that we got to experience Gardener’s Village first hand. We have loved looking at pictures from others, but it is much more exciting to see it in person. Lily’s favorite witch was in the canoe and Mason loved the witch in the out house.
John and Michelle were next on our list to visit – since we were going in that direction. All of our kids had fun – like always – getting to hang out for a couple of hours.
We went to a “Halloweenie” party with my parents that night. Bridget and Abby came over too! We woke up the next morning and had a giant breakfast and rolled down the road to home. We wanted to catch up with Lance and Anne, but they were gone watching Kassie play soccer. We’ll get you next time!
We were able to go visit my Grandma Baldwin in Blackfoot. It was good to see her (even if it cost us $75 – Stephen got a speeding ticket and we weren’t even really speeding. We decided we are even with the law because the night Lily took her ambulance ride, Stephen was for sure taking some liberties!)
It was good to come home. A little angel came into my house and washed my dishes and changed the laundry! It made coming home that much more enjoyable. The thoughtfulness that people have given to us this week will inspire me for years! I hope to lift another persons burdens the way mine have been shared!
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 Cousins at play |
 Slumber party with Grandpa and Grandma. |
 Dad and Daughter, Lily. |
 Alexis striking a pose – like always! |
 JT enjoying our picnic at Cabellas. |
 Took awhile for Livvy to warm up to the “not real” witches. |
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Comments:
Grandpa Baldwin said…
It was our pleasure to have the family here. We are so happy and blessed that Lily didn’t have to have surgery and that she is doing great. We thank you for taking time, although it was an expensive extra 15-30 miles to visit my mom (grandmother, great grandmother). I know you lifted her day and brought happiness. You might recall (or review) D&C 130:2 and know that you were laying the foundation for a Celestial life.
Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:27:37 PM
Mom_Grandma Baldwin said…
We loved having you here with us! We’ll see you again soon for Thanksgiving.
Monday, October 27, 2008 12:16:26 AM
Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…
Way to make lemonade out of lemons.
Monday, October 27, 2008 1:09:40 PM
Anne said…
So glad everything is well with Lily! Wish we could have seen you guys. Glad you had some fun too. So glad you could go and see the witches. Hugs!
Monday, October 27, 2008 8:46:27 PM
Jana said…
Looks like you wore those kids out!! I love the picture of the girls sleeping in the back seat!! Harry and I had ad good laugh. Glad Lily’s well and that you are all back safe and sound!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:39:35 AM
Pam said…
It is nice to have this modern technology to find the good news that all was better with Lilly. Tara ended up coming home to California for her brother’s Homecoming Football game and we had a fun Saturday all together as a family. “All’s well that ends well”.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 1:53:27 PM