Sacred support team...

And now, Zerahemnah, I command you, in the name of that all-powerful God, who has strengthened our arms that we have gained power over you, by our faith, by our religion, and by our rites of worship, and by our church, and by the sacred support which we owe to our wives and our children, by that liberty which binds us to our lands and our country; yea, and also by the maintenance of the sacred word of God, to which we owe all our happiness; and by all that is most dear unto us-

Alma 44:5

In this scripture, Moroni passionately calls for his enemies to stop the great war they’ve been fighting. As he does, Moroni speaks of the “sacred support which we owe to our wives and our children.”

It's true, the support we give to our family members, especially during difficult times is sacred. That sacred support helps us do things we couldn’t do on our own.

I want my grandson's to know that there isn't a day that goes by that they won't have the sacred support of their grandparents. We pray for Cash, Colby, Grey, and Grahm everyday. We want to hear about their days, their successes and when they are struggling with something. We want to be a listening ear. We don't want to ever want them to feel alone and will watch for any chance to help them. Along with their parents, we are their sacred support team.

I'm not sure how many times I've read the Book of Mormon. I'm sure I can read it a thousand times and still learn new things. I discovered this gem in my morning devotional the other day. I can't believe I missed it after all these years. That's why it's important to keep studying and reading the scriptures over and over and again. 

Sacred support...

Sleepover with the two G's...

When I went to pick up Grey and Grahm for a sleepover, they were so excited to show me all the fireworks Mark got for the 4th.

It was Grey's turn to pick a place to have lunch. They always eat every bite at Costa.

We did a little shopping and Grey found something right up his alley, miniature Battleship and Mousetrap. I was so impressed he figured out how to put the Mousetrap together. I had to use my glasses but we had fun playing Battleship!

Grahm found the perfect spy gear to add to his AVL arsenal! It even lights up.

Grandpa had several running contest for Grey and Grahm and they gave it their all. They really are good athletes and so fast. Grey was taking a much needed rest!

A Grahm selfie, he makes this face occasionally and it's pretty cute. 

Grandpa cooking up an all-American breakfast on the 4th of July.

Grey and Grahm were teaching Grandpa the Cowboy game.

Just the usual backyard fun with the two G's! 

It's an alien, of course!

Hurray back!

We love you so much Grey and Grahm.

Joy and Smiles...

In no particular order these are some moments from the last few weeks that brought lots of joy and smiles!

Colby made this cute puppet. He is so clever.

Cash is learning to play the guitar and it always means a lot to Grandpa for Mark and Cash to play the guitars he made.

Lee set up a meeting with a man in his ward that is a musician. He was impressed with Tim's guitars and he enjoyed talking to him.

We had Grahm for a sleepover and he adds so much joy and smiles to our lives. We went to the dollar store and he found this huge cup that he couldn't live without. Bedtime is such a sweet time. Books, snuggles, and we have the best talks before lights out.

Grahm wanted waffles for breakfast. He likes them better than pancakes because the syrup fill the wells.

Grahmy all clean as a whistle. I love that he will still let me comb his hair. He likes the watch Grey gave him.

Catching bubbles and bugs! 

Grahm was happy I got some bug catcher supplies. He said, now I can be prepared.

We had a wonderful afternoon at the movies. Colby, Grey, and Grahm enjoyed the live action of "How to Train Your Dragon." They also liked all the movie posters. It doesn't matter what we do, I just am so grateful to be with them. 

It's a little cold in the theaters sometimes so Grey and Grahm wore their snuggies. They look so cute.

We had a nice lunch and stopped at Harmons. Grahm wanted to have a donut and eat upstairs just like he does with his Dad sometimes.

Colby had the idea to make a welcome home card for Tiffani and Grahm wanted to make her a bracelet. They are thoughtful boys. Tiff went to Mexico with her sister for a few days.

I stopped by to see the family and found Ruby all snuggled up on the pouf. I've never been to Bubba's so Grey and Grahm went with me to get some shaved ice. 

Mark sent these pictures of Grey in his cool shades. That definitely made me smile!

Tiffani sent these pictures of a 

cute monkey hanging out in their tree!

These pictures however did not bring joy and smiles. Mark looked out his window last week to see the mountain by their home on fire, which was started by fireworks. The firefighters were able to get it out quick and I was so thankful everyone was safe.