February Fun

Nick's diploma arrived in the mail - YEA for Nick!

Playing with Koop and Nutmeg too🐕

Family pictures with the newest edition Koop💙

 

Hanging with cute Koop, taking him in the stroller to play with Kato, reading an awesome book from Tiffany, Nutmeg moving and sleeping in Dad's spot when he's on a trip

William and Katelynn sit by us and keep us entertained at church ~William loves that Jeff is there now and makes him paper airplanes

Love spending time with this sweet baby~

Brandon & Sarah came to visit and we went to see The Chosen with us - our very favorite show!

Brandon & Sarah meeting Koop for the first time

Giving Kristen a break and playing with Kato, our amazing daughters-in-law, chillin with Koop

So fun having Brandon & Sarah at church with us, Sister Johnson's last week in our area - what an amazing missionary she is, Koop & Kristen came for lunch and snuggles

Grand doggies, grand baby & daffodils ~ spring is coming!

Lunch with Loretta & Fred Smith, Beautiful Flowers and Birthday Run with Nutty, Bracelet from Lisa, Our cute Koop, Kristen & Kato

Our First Grandbaby ~ Kooper

 Kurtis & Kristen went into the hospital on Sunday evening, and the adventure began....

LeAnn witnessed one of the toughest and most beautiful experiences of her life. She had the privilege of being in the delivery room and watching a birth for the very first time. It was incredible and heart breaking and everything inbetween. Kristen is a rockstar and handled almost 40 hours of labor, many hours of pushing, and a c-section, with determination, perseverance, and grace. 

 Kurtis was so cute and tender with her every step of the way. These 2 are amazing parents and it’s so fun to watch them love on their sweet baby Koop. 

 A few takeaways....

Our amazing kids do hard things and are beautifully figuring out their own unique path.

In awe of the instant connection a new baby brings to families. 

God is in the details of our lives and tender mercies abound when we look for them.

Being a Mema & Pop is the best!

Kato meets Kooper - Kato LOVES to lick him

Pure heaven cuddling sweet baby Koop

Nutmeg got to meet Kooper, sniffed a little and then ignored him.  Silly Nutty.

January Jazz

Kurtis & Kristen moved into their new home in Newnan.  It's beautiful and has a fenced in back yard for Kato!

Kurt testing out the new stroller, the airplane shelf Grandpa Dalby made is passed on to the first great grandson, cute Moss girls typing on the type writer we gave them years ago, this light stopped working on LeAnn's run resulting in a little fall ~ God's in the details and all is good

January 13 ran the first inaugural PTC half marathon with Liz ~ we ran the whole time in 2:22 minutes - love the feeling of doing hard things!

Lesly & LeAnn recording an awesome podcast, Justin and some TikTok celebrities, Jeff sitting by William in church, a new very soft blanket, tried a spin class again

Ax throwing and dinner with Aly & Greg ~ so fun!

Sarah's awesome new job at Utah State University, our powerhouse couple, cute grand doggie Canela, and beautiful snow

Christmas Break

So fun having Nick & Justin come home for a couple weeks.  We played pickleball, games, went out to eat, they came to church with us twice, and Justin even sang in the choir with LeAnn💙

Everyone made yummy meals

We celebrated Christmas late Christmas night and were able to connect with Brandon, Sarah & Sarah's mom over zoom and play Kahoot ~ talking about our word for 2024

Best surprise EVER ~ LeAnn got Jeff a riding lawnmower🥳

Thanks to Nick & Kurt for helping make it happen.

Moved Kurt & Kristen to their new home while Kurt & Jeff were flying.  Couldn't have done it without Nick & Justin, they helped do pretty much everything (unfortunately didn't get a picture of them).  Jeff was able to put the crib, chair, and beds together when he got back.  Kato loves his new king size bed. 

Grandma made a beautiful afghan for Kooper in between her surgeries. 

Jess came over a few times for games and dinner.  Dogs chillin.  Our word for 2024 - Connection.  Kurt sitting on reserve and hanging out at 6 Flags in Dallas.

Burgy's plant that Justin sold them for choir 3+ years ago.  Canela soaking in the sun.  Mom & Dad giving me an awesome card and gift card for my book and 100th podcast.  Beautiful Brandon & Sarah summing up the year.  LeAnn's thought for food and everything ~ Less is More in 2024.

December Delights

Kurtis taught me how to do a polar plunge!  First time was for 2 minutes and we're working up to many more.

 Love going to the Moravian Love Feast with our dear friends the Bunkers.  Brandon & Sarah's Christmas decor and sitting in church with my cute Luke.

Our cute pilots leaving at the same time for a trip

Kato and Nutmeg together ~ what an adventure!

Went to the movies and then the dogs came with us to see the Gaddy's Christmas lights.  Highly recommend The Shift and of course The Chosen.

Still need pictures, but wanted to celebrate that Sarah finished up her Masters this month and Nick his Associates Degree both from Utah State University - look forward to partying with these new graduates! 

LeAnn wrote & published a book!

Do you have a goal you've been working on for a while? 

I just achieved a goal I've been inching towards for almost 2 years and it's going to help YOU, if you want to have a better relationship with your daughter-in-law and others.

I wrote and published a book, and it's ready for you to read right now.  Lovin My Daughter-In-Law will help you create more connection and fun in your relationship with others, especially your daughter-in-law.

The paperback and kindle versions are available HERE

Thanksgiving in St. George

Kurt passed his check-ride, drove his car all night to GA, then we flew on American to PHX and then St. George in all less than 30 hours.  Love having 2 pilots in the family and another airline to fly on.

 So fun hanging out with Mom & Dad.  Mom's still on the mend from knee replacement surgery, but getting around and working hard to get stronger every day.  We went out for some delicious lunch. Great to go to church with Dad.  Jeff and LeAnn did a few projects, one of which was LeAnn getting on a ladder:)

Great to see Korey and his wife we'd never met before.  Went to the musical "She Loves Me" with Dad.  Love this quote that was above a church.  Beautiful 5 mile run - the leaves ahhhh.  Thought something was wrong with camera, hence the fogginess, Jeff fixed it with a little cleaning:)

Kurt's first official trip as a first officer on Envoy ~ Lesly & Daren made it so special💙

Justin & Nick arrived - yea!  Lunch with Mom & Dad

Went to the movies and cute Lexi came with, pickleball fun

Yummy Thanksgiving dinner and Justin helped me make the desserts

Unfortunately Brandon got sick and he and Sarah couldn't come, so this was their dinner at home.  Sure missed them!

the boys are off - driving Kato back to GA - the girls get the airplane ride - grandma & grandpa spoiled Nick & Justin for the rest of their trip there

Kato adjusting to his new temporary home.  Nutmeg was on vacation with Richie when Kato arrived, so Kato had the place to himself for 4 days.