ONE FABULOUS FAREWELL

This past weekend all of our family was able to come for our "farewell" events.  Jason and Aaron and their families stayed with us and Britt and Karli and family came at will.  It was such a great weekend together and a grand reunion with all the cousins.  Saturday we went to the Children's Museum in the Church Museum at Temple Square.  It has recently been redone and now is all Book of Mormon theme.  There are alot of interesting interactive activities for children.
It was so delightful for Grandma to watch all the grandkids playing and renewing friendships.

We ventured to Chuckie-Cheese afterwards for lunch and "craziness" which the kids seemed to relish and the adults detested.  We missed Karli and Chris but understood why they wouldn't want to bring 10 day old Avery to such a public atmosphere teaming with germs!!

Fortunately for the grandkids we had a HUGE dump of snow and they were able to do some serious sledding at our favorite park.

Sunday was as near a PERFECT day as we could have ever hoped for.  Several grand surprises awaited us as we spoke in Sacrament meeting.  Karli & Chris were able to come (Karli had been realllly sick), my Mom showed up with my sister Jerilyn as well as my brother and his wife, and Quinn sang a beautiful solo during the meeting.  Truly our hearts were full.  But they only expanded as we gathered for our setting apart that evening with the Stake Presidency.  Our children and Mom & Jerilyn attended and we asked our 3 oldest grandchildren -Jake, Evan & Ame- to come also.  We were given the most beautiful and inspired blessings as we go forth to serve in the Europe Centers for Young Adults.  They were specific and personal and brought us such peace of mind and trust to GO and DO.  What a privilege it was to have our sons and sons-in-laws  be a part of that setting apart.

So we bid you farewell until we meet again in Frankfurt as Elder and Sister Asplund.

Trying to help...

Well, Mom I think it worked from my conputer? 

WELCOME BABY AVERY

February 8 was the happy day for Karli and Chris.  Avery Ryenne made her debut at a whoppin' 8 lb. 8 oz.  Karli was a champ and just popped that little girl out. (easy for me to say)  She is darling of course with auburn hair and a petite little face and chubby body.  And oh, how she likes to snuggle with Grandma!!

 Kaiya and Taylor were so excited to welcome their sister home and Chris is handling all the female hormones quite well.  It is so fun to watch those girls interact with Avery; especially when she is nursing.  But Kaiya is quite well informed about the whole matter.

 We are so thankful for this perfect little babe and that we were blessed to be a part of her arrival.  Another tender mercy from the Lord to be home to enjoy this glorious occasion with Karli and Chris and their precious girls.