The REAL reason

The real reason for our quick trip to Utah was to go visit Grandma and Grandpa B in Tooele. Grandpa B is in an assisted living home called The Magnolia House, just down the street from Grandma's. 

 

Sharon helped round up a couple of violins for Kiersten and Hunter to use so that they could play for Grandpa B and the other residence. 

Grandpa was very emotional while the kids played. It was difficult to watch!  

Kiersten and Hunter did a great time playing a few Christmas songs. Grandma B joined in by singing along to the music. It was super sweet!

I think all the residence enjoyed it. 

Grandma and Cindy decided we should take Grandpa back to the house to visit more with him. Once he got home Grandpa really became himself. He was joking, laughing and telling us all kinds of stories!  It was a precious time for us!

With Grandpa's alzheimer's is can be hard, especially for young children who don't understand why he is asking the same question over and over and over again.  Our kids all did a wonderful time not mentioning to Grandpa B anything able him repeating himself. 

We really enjoyed spending the day with them. Cindy went and got us Pappa Murphey's Pizaa which was yummy! 

             We loved seeing Grandma B's  g. Gorgeously decorated Christmans tree as well as her collection of nutcrackers! It was a sweet time for us and we were grateful to get some one on one time with them!  Grandma B was recovery from her stroke still but she was as warm and loving as every! With Grandpa B's health declining we really felt impressed to make the long drive to see him.

 It was a fun trip even if the drive is long. It's a good 12 plus hour drive. We sure love Grandma and Grandpa B. It is a trip we will never regret taking I'm confident in that! #familiesarethebest