Initiation

Caution, diaper story. This is not for the weak of stomach.

Yesterday Celeste gave us some major excitement. We were at home when Scott went to change her diaper. It turned out to be a major blowout. There was poo everywhere...all over her clothes, all over the changing table, on her back, and all over Scott. When he lifted her feet to wipe her off, Celeste spit up about an ounce of formula which flowed down her cheek, over her ear, onto the changing table, and around her head. She was taken straight to her bath tub where she proceded to pee in the water. Celeste was calm and wide awake for the entire thing. Bethany couldn't stop laughing at Scott. Celeste got him good. She loves bathing and getting her hair shampooed.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! We are having a slightly slower week than last week. Scott, the master chef, is creating amazing dishes while Celeste and Bethany are napping.

Last week we had the opportunity to be with family and friends at three different events:

• A fun baby shower thrown by members of our ward congregation and good friends.
• Grandma Downey's Funeral
• Amy & Jonathan's wedding & reception in Utah

Here is the link to pictures from Amy's reception that were on my camera:

Wedding Reception

We also had a home visit by LDS Family Services. The main purpose is to see how everyone is doing. They also want to see that we are keeping up with her medical checkups and immunizations. Their initial visit was a year ago. That was part of the "Home Study". They checked for smoke detectors, no chemicals under the sink, and that our house was safe and up to code.

Grandma's Funeral

Grandma's funeral was highlighted by beautiful prayers, talks, and music. Scott sang "Going Home". This was the song that Grandma requested be sung to her just before she passed away. A group of us sang "God be with you til we meet again". Amy, Bethany, Mandy, and Katrina played "Oh My Father".

Celeste slept through the entire thing. She is having fun hanging out with cousin Jackson who is one month older. (Actually they don't seem to be aware of each other yet.)

God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again

Our beloved Grandma Downey passed peacefully away at 9:40 am this morning. She finally gets to be with her hubby. We are now getting ready for the funeral on Tuesday? morning.

My favorite memory of her was when she and grandpa took me and my siblings to the Ross Park Zoo. Grandpa dropped us off at the top entrance and left to park the car at the lower entrance. This way we could walk down through the zoo and not have to back track. We discovered that the top entrance was closed that day, so we had to find a way to get to the other entrance. We found a way down by climbing down the lava rocks. I can still remember grandma climbing down those rocks in high heels and with grace and style.