Grandpa Jim's Funeral

the tables on your way into the chapel

son and fatherbrother and sister
Justin and i

We had Justin's grandpa's funeral yesterday in Menifee. Jim Golledge was such a great man and in the words of my father in law, "it was a great and dreadful day." It was great because we were able to celebrate his life and his many accomplishments and it was dreadful because he wasn't there able to share it with us. I grew to love Jim in this past two years and he will be missed but I know that he is watching over us. Love you Jim!!

Is she not the cutest...

Love those chubby cheeks!!

She always tries to flash everybody!! haha

wearing blairs hat
cutest girl at the pumpkin patch!!

Grandpa Jim

Justin's grandpa passed away last night at 8:20pm. Jim Golledge will definitely be missed. He has had a 7 year struggle with Alzheimer's and I've only known him the past 2 years of it. When I first met him he could remember my name and then the disease slowly took its toll. Around august i started watching Jim a few days a week and then towards the end only once a week on Tuesdays so Sheri could get out of the house. During that time I came to love that man. Every time I would come to watch him I would say, "Hi Jim!" and he wold perk right up and raise his eyebrows at me. Even to the bitter end he would recognize me. Grandpa Jim suffered a fall last Sunday and it just made him shut down. He stopped swallowing on Tuesday so that stopped him from eating or drinking anything. Since Tuesday we've been with him. It was so hard to see him deteriorate the way he did, but when he finally passed last night he looked so peaceful and we knew that he was with his family probably doing cartwheels and was so excited to finally have control again of his mind. What would we do without the gospel and the knowledge we have of eternal families. Sheri and Jim were married for 56 years and you could see how much she loved him by the way she cared for him. He will be missed but we are grateful that he no longer has to suffer. Love you Jim!

I am the best babysitter...

well maybe a large coke and chocolate aren't the best but it kept him happy ;)

Date Night

O how I love date night! Its just always so nice to have some time with my sweet husband! Tonight we went to chipotle for dinner (which has somehow become my most favorite place having previously been disliked) and then we went to go see couples retreat. It actually was very funny. It was nice to hear Justin laughing because it meant he wouldn't be mad for making him see it. haha. o men. now just enjoying the rest of our night in our new little apartment. complete bliss!

Disneyland!!

Blair, Bradley, Spencer and I decided to head to Disneyland today for a little bit of fun! The boys were out of school today and Blair is moving up to Utah in a couple of weeks so we thought what the heck! We got there about 10 and left about 2. It was really, really crowded but I love going during the holiday time because I love all the decorations. We were able to ride haunted, pirates, splash mountain, and we got fast passes for space mountain since it was new for Halloween!! It was really scary believe it or not. They had a sign at the front that advised those with kids not to bring them on it. I thought it should have said, "If you are a total wuss, and you pee your pants in scary situations, and your name is Casey Golledge do not ride!" HAHA. really though. I am a wuss. Anyways we had a great time and here are a few pictures from the day.

Moved In!!!

Well we are finally all moved in and unpacked and it feels so good!! I love our new place! It already feels like home. Hopefully we'll make many great memories here!