Sundays with Sid

our vecino's love sid!

they ask to play with him everyday.

the oldest, {she's 10 & not pictured} has become my little BFF

she sits and talks & talks to me while the little uns play

Sundays with Sid

{15 months}

Makin me happy....

{photo via fffffound}

01. 3 of us hanging out at home before bed (it seems sid is happiest at this time of day, too)

02. being able to sleep in

03. the neighbor kids asking for sid to come play

04. a thoughtful dr. sitting to chat, just for a minute

05. good memories

06. homemade mexican food

07. a husband who likes to smooch

a couple of great quotes that i'll be sharing tomorrow...

"The problem is that too many of us try to CONSUME happiness rather than GENERATE it."

-Elder James E. Faust

"So much sadness exists in the world that we are all under obligation to contribute as much joy as lies within our powers."

- John Bunnell

I guess i'll admit it....only for you MJ

one night during my traumatic middle school years, i was listening to Michael's HISTORY album and the song You Are Not Alone came on.

i cried.

really cried.

Thanks MJ. you were really there for me when i needed you.

It's what's for dinner

lunch meat

canned corn

graham crackers & peanut butter

milk

{i'm so proud i actually got a veggie in there. i can't remember the last time we had a vegetable}

happy b-day to sister shauna

Peach cobbler = Happiness?

I have been craving cobbler for some time now.
so, with peaches in the fridge, getting softer by the day,
and a husband off playing tennis. i made it.
this recipe didn't disappoint.
the only thing i can imagine being better is having it cooked over a campfire.

i wish i was camping...rather than speaking in church on sunday.
my topic has been giving me all sorts of sad and depressing emotions....
along with enlightening and motivating ones.

my topic is Happiness...based on one of Elder Fuast's presidency messages.
i've learned a lot about myself i think, while pondering his words. a lot of things i need to change.
change is hard. i don't like hard.
i'm not one to enjoy a challenge too much either.
but this is good.
i think i'll get worthwhile results too.

Party in my Tummy

Sid likes krispy kremes


and quesadilla's

Sundays with Sid.......... (Fathers Day edition)

We ♥ our dad's !!

Happy Father's Day from Krista Nestman on Vimeo.

{Happy happy birthday to Sadie!!}

Come ON DOWN!!

i have been dying to go on The Price is Right.
in fact, it's my birthday wish.
Anyone want to come along? C'mon it'll be soooo much fun!
plus, i figure the more people i get to come, the more chances someone i know will get chosen!!
it's always more fun when it's someone you know!
{although it is my b-day wish to get chosen}
So the date is August 19.
get your hubby or wife and COME ON DOWN!!
i'll order tickets.

A new brother in law....

my sister's gettin hitched.
to a guy that reminds me of billy, norm, and the yellow wiggle.
congrats to the newly engaged.

and a happy birthday too

bittersweet

"It takes a GREAT person to get a Great funeral"

those are words passed on by my mother in law from her dad


It was a nice HOT weekend.
i was able to see my grandpa one last time. he looked so good and so peaceful.
my grandma was strong and seemed to be doing really well.
at the gravesite my sister sang a few of his favorite bluegrass songs.
it was beautiful. it just fit perfectly.

i only wish there was more down time to hang out with my cousins.
ryan made a comment about my family being unusually close. it's the result of my grandpa {& grandma} making the effort to make it so. taking us grandkids on roadtrips to meet our "cousins" who were really our parents cousins and their kids. plus we just have really sweet and loving extended family.

i brought a notepad to scribble down other comments made and memories shared about my grandpa.
here are a few...

while attending the same high school, my grandparents met on a double date. grandpa was on the wrestling team & grandma was dating the waterboy. later, when asked what attracted him to her, Grandpa replied "she cleared her plate."

there were many examples given of how much he loved my grandma...whom he often referred to as "Goody"

my grandpa liked nicknames. i love that those he gave nicknames to will always have that to remember him by.

i didn't have a nickname {unless the often slip-up Sheila counts} but he loved repeating stories and memories of us when i was too young to remember. he'd share funny things i'd say and then laugh and laugh. he'd always ask if i remembered eating the turkey neck with him at thanksgiving...and how i let go of that red balloon after being warned it would fly away.

i think everyone that spoke at his funeral mentioned how much he loved Christ and His gospel. how he never shied away from it.

i'm so glad my cousin Curt made mention of all the burdens he carried on his shoulders at times, and how he never complained, but managed to keep his sense of humor and keep living happily.

i learned that my grandpa really liked people!
he wasn't over the top friendly or outgoing, i don't think.
but he had a way of making you his friend....i should have payed more attention to his example.

this weekend, i realized i need to be more pro active in building & strengthening my relationships.

i need to not be so serious.

i need to be more like Poppa.

{The Lax girls}

My grandpa...

i have a funeral to go.

one that i've cried about since i was in high school, laying in bed at night, thinking about my grandpa and his unsteady heart.

of course i'm sad now. and tears come off and on.

but knowing how much he loved his family here and being together....

and knowing how much he enjoyed learning of his family in the past, i have a feeling

he's happy and having a family reunion party up above. they're lucky to have him.

i too am looking forward to the opportunity i have to be with all my extended family.

i have such happy memories of all of us together when we were younger.

but i can't think of it too much, because the tears come again.

it won't be the same without my grandpa there.
i miss him too much.

a few of my favorite pictures
my grandpa was always good for a laugh.

i loved just hanging around nearby him.

eventually something hysterical would come out of his mouth

or at least a random goofy face was sure to be given

he was always making grandma laugh

sweethearts
they sure did love each other

my grandpa died in his sleep...lucky duck

with grandma's arms around him.

they still spooned.

i MUST get some waterproof mascara

all us grandkids are suppose to share memories.

Aaaa! i think ryan might have to read mine for me.

Lax, Ronald H. of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was born July 5, 1931 in East Chicago, Lake, Indiana to Joseph Franklin and Carrie Rose Falcone Lax. Ron grew up in Indiana, attending Washington High School; it was there he met Donna. They were married July 1, 1951. After receiving his Bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and Master's degree from Indiana University Ron and his family moved to Arizona where he taught mathematics at Globe Junior High, Powell Junior High and Mountain View High School. He loved traveling, spending time with friends and family and genealogy. He was proud of the work he accomplished indexing genealogical records for the FamilySearch database and continued that work up to the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David (Doreen) and Bruce (Joan). He is survived by his wife, Donna Criswell Lax. Also survived by his brother Jack (Dorothy) Lax, his children Ronna (Dennis) Denton, Vallerie Lax Gardner, Sandy Lax Beals and Sheila (Ted) Heap, 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The viewing will be Friday, June 12, 2009 from 6 – 8 PM at Bunker's University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. in Mesa. Funeral services are Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the LDS Signal Butte Building, 618 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

win it

another GIVEAWAY!!i think an argyle wall would look dope.

Indoor Soccer

Ryan's indoor soccer games have started up again.
Lucky for for sid & i, they're early enough so we can go watch.
Afterwards we enjoyed a carb loaded dinner at Pat & Oscars...
i just love their pepsi.

Sundays with Sid

Sid's favorite spot.

he watches the cars drive past

and the birds fly by.

{and doesn't notice as i sneak out the door}

if you stand there with him, he'll

repeatedly tell you

"ca ca" (that's car)

or

"b-b-b" (that's bird or ball. but he probably means bird)

Happy Birthday Grandma! We love you!!