Morenci Visit

Love that my sister has an iphone now. 

Pictures are easier to get.

I also love that this little mining town in eastern Arizona has become a 'hot spot' for our family.

Cynthia and Creston love the visitors, so we all make it a point to get there.

Marcus has yet to go. (I put this here so he remembers he's one of the only ones not yet visited)

Grandpa Chuck with Cade, Parker, Madilyn, Hannah, Grandma Marilyn with Camden

Madilyn and Camden.  These two are three years apart (I think Camden's younger AND the bigger one) and couldn't have more fun together.

Grandma and Grandpa with all the kiddos.

I think this was supposed to be a picture of all the kids, but Cade still needed to be held, so Cynthia is in the picture as well.

Madilyn in her magician get up from Grandpa.

Madilyn bowling.

Parker, Madilyn and Camden making smores in the fire pit.

Parker, Madilyn and Hannah (she visited Morenci all the way from Ohio)

I love having all these pictures of my kids and their cousins.  It is a lot of fun to realize how many memories they are making.  Thanks to Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Creston for having everyone!!

There is always an Ethan thought.  I will always share one when I can.  However, I have a disclaimer:  I really try hard to let my kids know how much I love them and love having them here with me.  I don't live every day just talking about Ethan.  As a family we grieve over Ethan together, we laugh about Ethan together, we talk about death together and we pray for Ethan together.  I can't help when I think of "my kids" that I don't think of Ethan.  He is one of them.

Boy, would he have loved this trip to Morenci.  Not only did he think Uncle Creston was the best (Cynthia realizes she took a backseat to Creston once they were married :)), but he also would've loved to be with grandma and grandpa and run around outside!  I miss his energy about things.  We are just not as energized as he was.  Darn it.