Life is a beautiful thing!

Life is such a precious gift. Shortly after our first Christmas together, Bray and I welcomed someone new into out family. Our niece Taylee Jo Bare was brought into this world January 19, 2012. We were so excited (as was everyone in the family) to meet this sweet little girl. We all rushed to Idaho Falls, ID, where she was born, to greet her.

Taylee Jo Bare 

January 19, 2012 at 8:06pm

6lbs 11oz 20 inches 

{First Family Picture}

My very first picture with Taylee. I was in love with her before I met her. I am so happy I got to become an aunt. I just know she love her auntie Jessie and uncle Bray Bray too ;)! She has brought so much joy to our family. Children are such blessings. We have so much to learn from them. She always brings a smile to my face whenever I see her. She is the only one who knows how to cheer me up!

Life is crazy and our Heavenly Father works in mysterious ways. After gaining a new member to the family, we lost a very special person in our family. My great grandma Tootie had a stroke right before Taylee was born and was in the hospital. After spending much time in the hospital they transferred her to a rehab facility across the street. She just never really recovered. Luckily grandma got to meet baby Taylee before passing. Grandma was feisty! She fought her very hardest right up until the end. No matter how tired she was or how hard it was to talk she was still cussing at the nurses and making crude jokes to all of us. One of the last jokes I remember her telling us went a little like this... We all walked in the room and there grandma laid on her bed. She said the nurses just left the room. They had come in to give her a bed bath. She told Bray that her momma always taught her to wash her PTA no matter what. We all looked at her a little confused. Then she explained to him, "your pussy, tits. and armpits." We all died laughing. Grandma told us that she explained it to the nurses, we were all embarrassed. She had a great sense of humor, even if it was a little crude. She always called herself a heathen. Regardless what she called herself, she was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. She was always so kind and watched out for everyone in the neighborhood. She would make them meals and homemade bread. She would even watch their kids. Her greatest joy was seeing her kids and grandkids. She always greeted us at the door with a hug and many tears. She cried all the time (I guess that's where my mom and I get it) Not only did she greet you with a hug and tears but with a huge meal. Even if we told her we just ate, she would prepare a meal for us to eat. She got so lonely in her little trailer park home. She would do anything to get you to stay a while longer. If only I could go back and spend a little more time with her. Life is so short and we never know when it's going to end. She was a beautiful woman. 

LaRue (Tootie) Fleetwood

July 5, 1923-March 5, 2012

I miss my grandma daily. What a blessing it is that I got to know my great grandmother so well. Most people don't get to know their great grandparents that great. She taught me so much in the life. I love her dearly and will never forget her. I am so grateful to have the gospel in my life. I know that families can be together for time and all eternity. I know I will have the opportunity of seeing her once again. I cannot wait for that sweet day. Don't take life for granted. Spend time with your loved ones and tell them daily how much you love and appreciate them. Life is such a beautiful but unsure thing.