My Monkey Fell of the Bed and Cracked his head...

So... I'm a bad mommy who was not really quick enough to save my son from falling...

I gave Declan a bath. He was really hyper and giggling... I was trying to put on his diaper, but was really wiggly and running away from me (on our bed). Well, he turned around really quick, lost his footing... and was falling towards to nightstand corner!! I wasn't quick enough to catch him, but I caught him before he hit and fell on the ground...

I grabbed him really quick. Looked at his face and blood was just pouring from his eyebrow bone. I got pretty scared and the first thing that ran through my head was, "Oh no, another hospital bill!" Dumb of me, I know. But, I ran into the bathroom... and called for Kris to come help. I was covered in blood as well as Declan. Got blood on our bed comforter, pillows...

Poor thing cried quit a bit at first, but as soon as we got the bleeding to stop and cleaned him up he was just fine. Yes, I cried too *teared up*, not a lot, but I just felt really bad!! What was scary is Kris and I were watching for concussion signs, but being that he just took a bath and it was bedtime, it was hard to tell if he was just tired or coma tired. So, no throwing up, not dizzy (had him walk)... so I let him go to bed with baby Tylenol.

He slept really good considering the huge cut. It is pretty deep, but thank goodness not deep enough for stitches. He woke up once, but that was just him looking for his binkie. He woke up happy and normal. Ate, but still pretty groggy and wondering what the heck is wrong with his face. He kept staring at himself in the mirror. So... Here's some pictures of the little Goober:

Still a happy, smiling kid... (this is him saying "Cheese")



Tough Baby...Looks like a boxer!!



Kept pointing to his eye and saying "Ouch..Ouch.."

So... Chase sent this picture too me last night via email. I LOVE IT!! This was at the Temple at Chase's wedding. Chase didn't say where it came from, but it looks like it came from the photographer...because it's really clean and just a good picture. THANKS CHASE!

Just wanted to show off my cute son for a sec... :]

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THANK YOU DEZ FOR ALL THE PICTURES SO I COULD FINALLY POST ABOUT WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON...

Mother's Day/Anniversary/Grandpa Ellsworth *MAY* (sorry for a long post)

Well, Mother's day was really nice. Relaxing. Like all Sunday's :] We went to Kris's Mom's Ward to spend time with her. Then we went up to Kris's parents home and ate yummy food. Kris bought me a gun for Mother's Day... ahhahah-- nice right? :] He's funny, but it really is a nice gun. My first official gun of my own-- so watch out! Especially rude costumers--hahahha!! Kiddin'-- or am I? We did go shooting one day and I shot the gun. I did pretty good for the first time shooting and getting used to it. It's a Walther P-22... Goober got me Madagascar 1 and 2 *love both of them*

... which ironically he picks Madagascar 2 to watch almost everyday and dances to

"I LIKE TO MOVE-IT MOVE-IT :]

Then on May 19th was our 3rd Year Anniversary. Sadly enough I had to work all day, so we really didn't do anything. But Kris got me 3 things*3rd Anniversary*, Flowers--Paul Blart "Mall Cop" movie--Electric Can Opener. It was everything I wanted and more :] I love Kris more and more. He is my best friend. He makes me laugh everyday. He is my eternal companion and comforter. I am SOOO BLESSED!!!

THANKS & LOVE YOU HON!!!

Tiger Lilly Flowers, I wasn't quick enough to take a picture of the bouquet...

Very pretty though!!

HILARIOUS KEVIN JAMES *aka: Chase, my brother*

Just look at him next time, they act and look so much alike!!! hahhaha!!!

An Electric Can Opener; so I don't have to search everywhere for the one that used to be in the drawer... now Kris can't lose this one!!!

THREE YEARS!! AND PLENTY MORE TO COME!!!

Then an even more saddening event happened than just working on our Anniversary... My mom called me in the afternoon on our Anniversary. I thought she was just calling to say, "Happy Anniversary", but she didn't. She said, "Uh, Grandpa Ellsworth just died." :[ You can bet I started tearing up pretty good. I was not in shock really, but I was still in denial at first that I just lost my Grandpa George.

Even now thinking about him I just don't ever see him being gone. He was so strong, so hard working, so energetic...

So, yeah wasn't the "Happiest" Anniversary ever, but it was still an Anniversary... I guess you could say I'll never forget what day he died. I called my dad later that day to see how he was and grandma. My dad was there just to visit and grandpa just happened to die. He seemed okay as well as my grandma. I just started bawling when I talked to her--she was way stronger/calmer than me. I told my dad on the phone, "Why does this happen?" He said, "What?" I said, "Grandpa dies on my Anniversary, and Sunshine, Georgie and Joshua (my dad's sister's kids) died on my birthday and Chase's... *bad car wreck*" He said, "Oh... didn't think of that. It's not you, it just happens." So, you could say I was stubborn and thinking maybe I'm bad luck, but...

Ever since he was found on Christmas day 2008, passed out in the snow in his front yard, he's gone down hill. If it wasn't for my dad, he would've died that day. The last time I saw my Grandpa was in March. For my cousin's sealing to his wife in Vernal, UT. We went and visited both my grandma and grandpa. I just thought I was going to see him and he was going to look like the Grandpa I always knew, but when I saw him I couldn't help but tear up. He couldn't talk. Couldn't Walk or hardily move. All he could do was just look at ya. He was in a recliner chair that you could stroll around, but he wasn't the same Grandpa. Very fragile. I just never in my life thought I'd see him this bad. It breaks my heart, but I know he's in a wonderful place...and he is the George that everyone knows and loves. I know time he on earth is much shorter than time in heaven. I miss him a lot.

There are two things that really makes me grateful and overwhelmed when thinking about it...one was even though he couldn't really move or speak-- when he saw Declan, he smiled. It really touched my heart. I was so proud. It just really shows how precious children are. They can make the weak have enough strength to smile.

When we left that last day that I saw him, I grabbed my grandpa's hand and looked him in the eye and said, "I Love you..." I am really glad I did that. I know my grandpa doesn't really like "gooshy" situations, but I really do love him. He just looked at me and I know he said it with his eyes.

When I went out to the funeral on the 23rd of May, I drove past my grandparents home 'The Station'. *and now I always tear up whenever I drive past* I have so many memories there. I pretty much grew up there and played there constantly--because my parents were constantly there running the gas station and Video store.

It's just not the same house at all. Neither of my grandparents are there anymore, and never will be again. I just started crying and it really hit me hard that I am growing up. I am at a stage of where I am losing my grandpa... and life is just so precious and should never be taken granted for. I love you grandpa and I know I'll see you again smiling at me with the same smile and giggle...and I know you are closer than I realize sometimes and I still feel you around...

LOVE YOU GRANDPA GEORGE!!!

Most of all the Ellsworth Grand kids... Dez-Chase-JaNita- Breanna wasn't born yet and Jenika wasn't there either...

Declan, a little over a month old during Christmas time. First time meeting each other. This is Grandpa's first Great Grandchild. The only one so far... he was so funny and was afraid to hold Declan, but I just put him in his lap and he held him for quite a while and smiled :]

The Funeral was really nice. I had a really hard time having to go in and look at him. I just was not ready I guess. Declan was pretty confused. He kept pointing at him wondering why he was not "waking up" or moving. So, thankfully my mother-in-law was there and took Declan for walks to keep him occupied before family prayer...and during the service.

Tyson, my dad's brother's son, did the History of his life. He did really well, and it was really nice to hear funny stories about Grandpa.

Dez was next and did all the memories of the grandchildren. It was really sweet. Very touching. Almost everyone has mostly the same memories about grandpa, and that just shows how fun he was and how true to himself he was. Really makes me want to be a kid again!!

Chase was the last and did a talk. He really did an amazing job. Really spiritual and uplifting. He really touched on how we'll see him again. How he'll be healthy, happy...

Then all the grand kids and spouses went up and sang, "Nearer My God To Thee." It was really great to have everyone up there and singing for Grandpa. I cried of course. Didn't sing as loud as I usually do, but the Spirit was there and so was Grandpa...

Mom and Declan at the Lunch after the Funeral

Family Members around Grandma Juanita Ellsworth...

It was a hard day... but comforting too...

It was very hard to smile here by Grandpa's graveside

before being put in the earth...

Very overwhelming month/spring to say the least... but that's just how life is sometimes. I'm just very grateful for my family and the Gospel in our lives!!

EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE OF THEM!!!

Bridal Shower/Wedding *April*

Chase's, then fiance, Brooke had a Bridal Shower in Mid-April. It was really nice to meet her family and get to know others in her life. Brooke is an amazing beautiful girl inside and out. I am truely happy for her and Chase, and so glad that they have found each other...The New DRAPER TEMPLE was right by the house that the Bridal Shower was at. AMAZING. That whole neighborhood up there just makes your mouth drop by all the stunning houses...and how lucky to have a Temple that close...
Then on April 25th, Kris and I were able to go down to St. George, UTAH to attend the Endowment session for Brooke. I have never been at a session in this temple before, so I was pretty excited... and really excited for Brooke to have this day. There were quite a bit of people there for this session. Another girl was going through for her first time and then after she was getting married/sealed. So it was a big session, but the inside was beautiful and had so many special details...

* Brooke's family on the left and mine on the right*

They were really sweet and a great family...

Then on April 30th, 2009 was when Chase and Brooke were married and sealed in the Salt Lake City, UTAH LDS Temple. It really was a special day. The spirit was overwhelming and really touched all who was there to witness such a blessing. The Sealer, was really amazing to say the least. I really appreciate his words and what he said and shared with us for Chase and Brooke. Brooke's Dress was beautiful as well as she... Chase was handsome like always, and it was really special to see Chase sealed and so happy- Like I knew woud happen for him.

*I'm not sure what Kris and Declan are doing...but...*

Waiting outside for Chase and Brooke to come out of the Temple..HERE THEY COME!! Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chase Ellsworth!!! Wo-HOO!!Chase hugging mom when coming out of the Temple...

Then after taking pictures at the Temple we headed to the Recption place called La Calle. It was Unbelievable!! It was like a French Castle with just amazing EVERYTHING!! The Bride's room, where all the girls got dressed, had mirrors everywhere... fruit and snacks everywhere...

Beautiful wildlife (Geese, ducks, rabbits, chicken/roosters, fish) and the Landscaping just made you think you were in a fairy tale. Just a beautiful place!!

Food was mouth-watering as well...!!

Just a picture perfect day at the Temple and Reception...

CAKE WAS DELICIOUS AND B-E-A-UTIFUL

*Was like a flowing dress cake...*

Dez and I...Declan and Dad... probably going to go see the,

in the words of Declan *Cack Cack's(quack-quacks)*...

Kylee and my Aunt Cathleen by the pond...

What a busy, but great day...

I LOVE YOU CHASE AND BROOKE!!

Welcome to our family Brooke!!

We are very lucky to have you in our lives from here on out...