Circle of Life

*I bought this sweater because it has a pineapple on it. I thought it was cute and I like pineapples. There will be no SpongeBob references!*

Today was fast and testimony meeting at church, and I was really touched by the spirit as a family got up to bear their testimonies to their dying father so that he could hear them one last time.
My great-grandmother Ruth passed away this week. To be honest, I am glad. She was old and very sick. She missed her husband. She was in pain all the time. She didn’t leave this world in a horrible way; it was very peaceful, at home with those she loved and those who loved her. Though I am glad she isn’t in pain anymore, I will miss her. I am thankful for the knowledge and peace that the gospel gives me that I know that I will see her again. She’s isn’t gone forever. What a blessing!
For a while there were five generations on this earth. I wish we had been able to get a picture of Grandma Ruth, Grandma Shirley, my mom, myself and Aslynn. Thank goodness for the miracles of Photoshop. ;)

On to a happier topic (some people find death depressing) my good, dear friend Jenny had her baby this week! Emma Hermione Campbell is super cute!
I went to the hospital and sat with Jenny for a while so her husband, Logan, could go to a meeting. While I was there I started to think about that House episode where this woman has a disorder where she likes the attention that she receives when she goes the doctor saying that she’s sick. I feel like that lady.
I don’t like the sick part, but I cannot lie, the perks of the hospital make me miss it. Think about it:

1. the bed has a nifty-cool button that elevates it and makes the feet and head part tilt up and down (when it’s three o’clock in the morning and I need to nurse, I could just push a button to sit myself up).

2. There’s room service any time of day (how come I didn’t eat more?!).

3. The nurses are always saying “Is there anything else I can get/do for you?”

And 4. Apparently there is a Jacuzzi tub (Jenny got to use it…too bad no one told me about it when I was there).
When it comes right down to it, I don’t want to go back to the hospital (pushing out a kid, being sore, bleeding, etc.); I want a maid/slave/eager-to-please, very rich friend. Know where I can get one of those?

*ET phone home*

Aunt Stefanie came to visit this weekend so Aslynn got to meet on of her namesakes. Z likes her; they’ve bonded. *Aunt Stefanie and Aslynn*

We celebrated Grandma Mecham’s birthday yesterday with a party at her house. Aslynn got to meet her other great-grandmother. When we put Z in Grandma’s arms all was well – at first – and then the crying started. When Aunt Joy (Grandpa Arvel’s sister) picked Aslynn up out of Grandma Mecham’s arms, the baby immediately stopped crying. She’s such a pill. Aslynn liked Aunt Joy the most out of all the relatives she met last night.

*Grandma Mecham and Aslynn*

*Aunt Joy and Aslynn*

This week Aslynn has introduced us to a new sleeping schedule. It’s called: “I am wide awake from the hours of 11 PM and 2 AM, and no matter what you do I will be awake.” She doesn’t cry very much during this time period. She’s just awake and wants to look around. But she’s cannot be by herself; she has to be held. It’s been an experience to say the least. Luke and I take turns taking care of her during that time so the other can get some sleep.

Stefanie bought Aslynn a swing as a present. The swing is better than a bouncer.

Aslynn has started talking this week. Mornings are the best talking time. Luke won “Cutest Baby Picture/Video” this week with this one.