Turning Twenty!

So whenever it gets closer to my birthday I always forget that it falls on memorial weekend! Last year my birthday was superb. I went to Vegas with mommy and sissy. Then Kyle frickin spoiled me rotten by taking me to the aquarium, The Melting Pot, and giving me a spa/mani certificate! As amazing as it was, this birthday was just as amazing! On Friday, Kyle sent me gorgeous tulips! There was a note attached and when I read it I cried! It made me so happy! I love and miss him soo much!

Then when it was actually my birthday on Sunday, I got a call at 9:00 am from my mom saying she could come home from the hospital! I was so happy! So my grandma came over and we all went to pick her up.

After we just woke up...

 Then...we had a wonderful family party at my grandma's house! As soon as I walked through the door I see this HUGE ORANGE KAYAK!!! I wish someone would've recorded my reaction because grams had been dropping hints all day and I had noooo clue! It got to be played with on the lake buttt I ended up sleeping for a few hours so I didn't get a chance :/. Oh well, for the 4th of July for sure!

Then we had some good food and quality family time. It was nice to be with my family since I've been at school for the past two years!!! I seriously don't think they realize how much I love them.

And below are a few clips! I'm not sure if it's just my family that does this but..the reason I blew out all my candles but one was because however many candles you leave, means how many boyfriends you have. Haha. The last clip is of us doing Jersey Shore dances...the Snooki, JWOWW, and Jersey Turnpike. P.S. Yes I am aware I look ugly and fat -_-. Oh well I don't care!



Now although the video clip doesn't show this, I actually felt wiser and more mature for once on my birthday! Shocking right?! I know I have a long ways to go! :)

Month of May.

On the 14th, was Alice's funeral in Provo. The service was absolutely beautiful. I was so glad that the majority of my family could make the trip to Utah so we could all be there to support each other. I felt the love of my family so strong that day. Alice,  you are an amazing woman and our whole family can't wait to be with you again.

After the funeral I was able to drive home to Texas with my uncle Kelsey and my grandma. My mom had recently gotten surgery for twisted bowel syndrome and had recently gotten home from the hospital. A few days after I got home, she started having pains and we brought her to the hospital again. She ended up staying there for a whole week. It was really hard seeing the person you rely on most having to rely on you. Good news is we have seen much improvement from her and know she'll get back to her usual self!

What I have learned from these experiences...
1. I am so blessed to have a wonderful family that loves me
2. The sacredness of motherhood
3. I need to take care of myself









P.S. It was also my birthday this month but I will have a new post for that!

A Memory of Alice Demske Hansen

On May 8, 2012, my dear cousin Alice Demske Hansen passed away at the age of 33 from an infection after having her third baby. 

Alice, I am so glad I was able to be reminded of your charming personality on two occasions before you passed away. In late March, Kyle and I came over for a dinner in your "really tiny" apartment. You really wanted to wait until the weather was warmer so we could eat outside, but we managed to squeeze in your little kitchen:). As soon as we entered, we saw your desktop was a picture of me from when I was in high school wearing my tennis uniform. This was definitely a hilarious gesture (this just shows the sense of humor she had). Also on your framed chalkboard (as seen in the group photo) read, "Welcome Gwyenne and Kyle!" Being the only family I had in Provo, I felt like it was a loving homecoming :). So for dinner we had salad, lasagna, and lemon meringue pie! Afterwards we started the "grand tour" of the apartment(if you don't know Alice, picture her saying this in a charmingly sarcastic tone). And before we even started, she assured us that we already seen half of the apartment (I just picture her saying this and it makes me smile). So then we caught up a little bit and then we were on our way. 

On the second occasion I saw you, it was just a week before you had your baby girl. My mom and sister were in town for the weekend so we stopped by to have some ice cream! You were pregnant as ever yet chipper as always! Edward and Charlie were running around and horse playing with Hilary while you gave my mom and sister the "grand tour!" Then of course we played with your very squishy pregnant belly. After catching up with you, your family, and Hilary we left your apartment not knowing it would be last time ever to see your beautiful face.

 

Hilary, Charlie, Alice, Edward, Me, Lyenne, Mommy

Alice, I will never forget your beautiful personality and the wonderful mother that you were. I will continue to think about you every day and follow your example. Our family will never be the same with out you and we all love you dearly. 

Charlie, Edward, and Frances, I all want you to know that your mother was the most talented, cheerful person on this planet. Her undeniable love is so strong for you all that it is felt by everyone who knew her. I hope that even though she isn't here physically, that you may feel her love through her wonderful spirit. All of you could not have had a better mother than she. As you grow older and learn about her I know you will be as proud of her as she was of you. I hope that when you are older you will read this and understand what an amazing person she was. I know you all will be as talented, smart, and witty as she was. I love you all with all my heart and may you always carry a piece of her as you go about your life here on this earth. Heavenly Father has a plan for you and your family to be reunited once again, and that you will all be together forever.