A bunch of firsts

I'm terrible at blogging lately! All the free time I thought I would have- doesn't exist! We have been having such a fun time with Kole and watching him grow and try out new things. Here are some of his firsts.

First time wearing socks- and they went all the way to his knees- they were fab

First bath in the bathtub- he loves it!

First time going to church- doesn't he look handsome?! The cute sandals didn't last long

First trip to Cabela's- as Daddy would say- the first of many!!

First trip to Bear Lake, first time in his swimming suit and in the lake- he wasn't a fan!

First bath at home- he LOVES his bath time

First (and last!) time under the lights to help his jaundice- he hated it!

First time sunbathing- to help his jaundice of course :)

First car ride home- doesn't he look comfy!?

I Never Knew....

I could love someone so much

or that I would love to snuggle with him so much

or that he would want to eat ALL the time!

OR how sleepy we all would be

I never knew how much I would love my little boy and how much he would add to our family. I love you Kole!

Our new little one

Here are some more pictures of Kole- we just can't get enough of him

*Lexi and Pennie with Kole*


*Krystal and Kole*


*Aunt Missy and Kole*

*Grandpa Ray and Kole*

*Sleeping soundly*

Kole Russell Cramer

Introducing Kole Russell Cramer

June 29, 2010 6:07 p.m.

7 lbs. 9 oz.

20 1/2 inches long

Check out that curly hair!

After his first bath

My first bath- love that face!

Kole with his new cousin Claire- she was born 2 1/2 hours after Kole in the room next door!

Claire and Kole- getting ready to go home!

36 days and counting....

36 Days to go and this is what I feel like.

It probably doesn't help that I get comments on almost a daily basis that I don't even look pregnant. What!??!!! So are they saying I just look like I've put on a few pounds? Oh I'm confused. I'm trying to tell myself it's a compliment. That I'm a month away from giving birth and still look just fabulous :) We won't mention that pretty much NOTHING fits anymore and I have been resigned to wearing the same pair of jeans over and over. Nor we will talk about the raging appetite I have some days- its unbelievable! I can't tell you how many nights I've woken up starving. Cereal and graham crackers with frosting seem to be the two things that sound the best at midnight. As I lay in bed and eat them (I know terrible) I always seem to find something fabulous on QVC and have had to hide the credit card to keep from making some potentially fabulous purchases. Russell has woken up a few times and saved me as well :)

I feel like I've been pregnant forever but at the same time can't believe I only have 36 days left (or less should he come early!) Wow! I'm going to be a mommy soon. Not sure I'm ready for this! But I am ready to not be pregnant anymore and I'm sure meeting him for the first time will make it MORE than worth it!

Grandpa's Funeral

What a sad day! I almost felt bad taking pictures- but I knew that I wanted to remember this day. It was a sad day but also a day of happiness. We are so blessed to know that families are forever and that we will see Grandpa Pete again one day. One nice thing about events like this is seeing all the family. It was nice to spend time with everyone and reminisce. The viewing was held at McDougal Mortuary and there were so many wonderful friends and family that came to pay their respects. It was evident by the long line of people that Grandpa touched many people's lives. There were also so many that showed up for the viewing before the funeral and also to the funeral- it was so great to have so much support.

*Josh, Carlye and Jacob*

*Travis, Sadi and me*

*Russell and I*

The funeral was just as Granpda had requested. All six of his kids spoke and they all did such a great job- granpda would have been proud. The grand kids sang his favorite song- Army of Helaman - and surprisingly held up pretty well through all 3 verses :)

Grandpa was buried at Valley View cemetary next to Grandma Fern and Bev. It started to rain at the cemetary but luckily didn't get too bad till we were back at the church eating.

*The grand kids*

*The kids*

We love you and miss you!

Grandpa Pete

Even as I write this- a few weeks later it doesn't seem real. I am still not sure when it will really "hit" me that it's happened- but my sweet Grandpa Pete passed away on May 13th.

Grandpa Pete passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. I can only imagine the glorious reunion in heaven with so many family members. He is finally with my grandma after 18 years and with my step-grandma after 3 years. Though I know he is in a happier place it's still hard to deal with the fact that he is gone. I was so lucky to have had almost 30 years with him and so many memories I will cherish forever. Here are just a few:



*Horse rides on the mechanical horse at Grandpa's pharmacy

*Treats from the pharmacy and creamsicles every Sunday when we went to their house

*Getting caught in the "bear trap"

*Grandpa always asking where your coat was (even when it was plenty warm to be without one!)

*His hat collection and how he wore his hat placed just on top of his head- "grandpa style"

*Annual trips to Bear Lake and snowmobiling (and the fabulous bathtub sled he made for us!)

*Taking us grandkids fishing and baiting the hook since we thought it was so gross and removing the fish if we were lucky enough to catch one! (the girls anyway)

We will miss him terribly but know that he is in a better place. Grandpa was such a great example and lived such a great life. He was so strong in the church and had such a strong testimony. He touched the lives of anyone who knew him. Just being around him made you happy and he always made you feel so special and loved. I feel so blessed to have been so close my grandpa and to have had him in my life all these years.



Though I am sad that my kids will never know him on earth, I know that he is spending time with them before sending them down to us. Thanks for being such a great grandpa! We love you and miss you!