This last week was a powerful one for Lainie and I. Lainie's grandma Poulsen died last Tuesday, (it was somewhat expected and for the best) but still difficult to see. We spent nearly the entire week together with our family and friends. I learned a lot about my in-laws this week and can I just say they are some of the best people I know! I was really moved to see the way they came together to support their mom (one of my favorite people ever) and one another. That is what family is all about. Lainie and I spent two days at her moms house this weekend, and both nights were a lot of fun. On Friday night all of the kids were together just eating pizza and hanging out, I have felt that I don't know them all that well, and so I was a little intimidated by it all, but I felt like I was a family member. Just talking and laughing until about 12:30 that night, I had a blast, listening to the stories and everyones insights on movies and just life. I think it was especially good for Lainie's mom (even though she was completley exhausted) to see all of the Kids toghether. She has to be so proud of how well all of them have done. Brighton, (our cute niece, they are all adorable) just had to have a sleepover with her favorite aunt and uncle, but by the time we were all done talking she was fast asleep. So the next morning we built a house out of blocks and played with Allie. She is way too cute!
The next day we drove down to Salt Lake and hung out with some of my family and friends, we spent the afternoon with my best friends Jake and his wife Lindsay, oh and Allie's best friend Dutchess. Life seemed to be the topic we talked about the most, I guess the fact that both Lainie and Lindsay are pregnant probably has a lot to do with that. BTW JAKE AND LINDS ARE HAVING A LITTLE GIRL!!!!! (they just found out this morning) Which means that even before Gavin is out of the womb he may already be off the market! Sorry ladies... Anyways it was fantastic to see them and my mom, after that I went to the U of U football game and Lainie went and hung out with her best friend Jen. The game was awesome (Utes destroyed the UNLV Rebels) and Lainie had a great time with Jen. We drove home and fell asleep. It was a great week! Family is Everything, no matter what!
8 comments:
It is cool to read your blog and see how life is! I am glad you have a good relationship with the in-laws! I wish it was the same for me. I AM SO STOKED ABOUT JACKSON HOLE!!!!!!!!!
I listened to "Watching You" by Rodney Atkins and thought of you and Gavin, You will be a great Poppa!!!
It's true! Family is everything and now that you're going to have your own little family, it gets even better! I'm really glad you guys stayed over that was a lot of fun! It's funny that you guys have only been married for a little over a year, because it feels like Cody's always been a part of the family! He just fits right in! There was only one thing wrong with your post... I'm Brighton's favorite! Sorry. ;0)
Hey Cody I noticed the you have us under your friends and family list so I went and clicked on it. It didn't work because you need the letter D at the end of it. Just thought I would let you know:)
This is actually Steve I am just under Melanie's name right now. Peace chicken grease.
Just was reading your blog-It is hard to lose loved ones that you have know so very long, but the truth helps, when we believe that we will see and be with them again. "Grandma" just went home a little early so that she chould give your Gavin some love and attention. Know that we do love you two very much, cannot wait until Oce 19th for the shower. Love Uncle Richard and Aunt Morrena
Hi Cody! I am so excited for you and you little one coming along! Yay :)
Hey Cody and Lainie. Your blog is so cute. I can't believe it has been so long since I've seen you guys. Hopefully I will see you soon.
FAMILY IS EVERYTHING, I so agree!
Sorry for the loss of the grandmother.
Go Utes!!! How are thy doing this year? I am totally out of it since I moved to South Africa!
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