Penrod's Play Pen: July 2018

7/2/2018 - This cute boy is always asking to hold his baby brother. 💙

7/14/2018 - My number five, Eamon is two today! I can't say enough about this cute little man. He makes us laugh every day. He talks all the time and is such a little parrot. He gives the best hugs (when he feels like giving hugs). Mommy's kisses still fix his owies. He loves to be outside and playing with the big kids. He is a good eater and still takes great naps. Chewbacca is "carry" (scary) to him. He is a Daddy's boy, but also a Mommy's boy (sometimes). He has the best squishy, kissable cheeks! He is our Mon-mon, Sassa, Sassafras, Mr. E and Cute Face. We are so blessed this little man came into our family and we don't know what we would do without our surprise number five! We love you so much, Eamon!! Happy Birthday!

7/19/2018 - Maybe it's the lighting [or that my hair is wet], but I swear my hair is growing in lighter.

7/23/2018 - Last night, my Grandma Johnston went home to her Heavenly Father. She died in her sleep. She was 90 years old and my only living grandparent. She was ready to go. And I'm so happy she is no longer in pain. The last time I got to see her was at my brother's wedding almost 14 years ago. I am sad I never could make a visit after that, but I am grateful for the time I got to spend with her in 2004. She was always smiling and had a very infectious giggle. I will never forget that laugh.

She loved her family with all of her being. She was such a kind and loving woman and will be so greatly missed. She raised three wonderful men. One of whom I call Dad. I am proud to be her oldest grandchild. I'm not looking for sympathy, I just want to honor this woman and her life. I love you, Grandma. I am glad you are at peace.

I was not made aware of when her funeral was until a few days before, so I was not able to make it. It still makes me pretty sad since I hadn't ever been to any of my grandparent's funerals. But I hope she knows I loved her and I miss her.

The last picture that was taken of her. Isn't she so pretty??

This was her of course, when she was younger, maybe in her 20's? Many people say that I look like her.

She had the sweetest smile.

I was her very first grandchild.

Such a cute picture of my dad with his mom.

One of my favorite pictures of her. This was at my brother's wedding.

I can just hear her giggle in this picture.

I think this has to be the last picture of her of her an I together.

Totally fell asleep like this! 💕

Cute little Eamon!

Eamon having fun with one of the gifts that Grandma Penrod sent.

Carrying Morgan upstairs to bed...in a hamper. lol

Enjoying some gifts from Grandma Penrod

How is this comfortable??? His face is in my armpit. Yes, he can breath, I lifted my arm, so there is air flow. But really?? 🤷‍♀️

Kristen put a couple of Sophia's dresses on Wyatt. He wasn't too amused. Haha! But we were!

This was in my doctor's office. Only in UT will you see an Ensign in the magazine rack. (The Ensign is a magazine The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints puts out).

7/5/2018 - Kylann and his brother, Sterling, splurged a little and bought a bunch of fireworks. They were like kids in a candy store...lol...Most of my kids had fun. Happy Fourth of July!!

We also invited some friends, the Legasses's from down the street. They moved about five mins away, but we rarely see them anymore. 😔