*Finals*

This is the extent of our update....

A little update

This week has been a roller coaster of emotions. We've been taking exams, finishing up semester projects, and spending time with the Cutler crew. Thursday evening we got a call from Cody's parents informing us that things with Grandpa had taken a sudden change. Instead of making slow and steady progress, Grandpa's body was beginning to shut down. There were some complications with his small intestine, and so the doctor's took a look and found there was nothing they could do. This was the main concern, but his kidneys, liver, and other organs were also slowing down big time. We rushed down to the Murray hospital as soon as we heard the news and were there with the rest of the family as we watched Grandpa pass away. We made it just in time. It was probably the most difficult thing to watch, but amazing to see the veil slowy thinning for a loved one. We were glad to see Grandpa one last time and be there to support and comfort the rest of the family. It was emotionally draining. It was really special to see the family gather around him and cheer him on with reassurances that it was okay to go. At the same time, it just made your heart sink. It was a huge testimony builder of the Plan of Salvation and eternal families. How grateful I am for knowledge that we will all be together forever. Death only parts us for a short while.
Well, Tayli and Derek stayed with us Thursday and Friday night while Mom and Dad C. spent some time with Grandma. They helped her get things organized and ready to go for the funeral service...which will be this Thursday at 10 a.m. Friday night, Tayli and I made dinner while Cody and Derek looked at some cars for Der. Being only girls at the house, we decided to have some girly fun! We turned on the music and jammed in the kitchen while making some taco soup. Tayli put her hair in curlers because I had mine in claws. (Hence, the pictures) It was just too cute;) Mom and Dad C. joined us on Saturday to do some car shopping with Derek. We went out to dinner and to the Aggie basketball game, as well. We were behind at the start of the game but brought it back up by half time. It was pretty close the entire game, but we managed to stay just enough ahead to claim the game! Go Aggies!!!:)
Today was a wonderful fast Sunday. We enjoyed hearing testimonies and having some time to relax. This is our last week of classes before finals! Wish us luck!

The Stash

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As you can see, we have been so absorbed with other activities that Cody hasn't even had a chance to think about shaving that scruff! Well before he let it all go, he kept the stash just to see how it suited him. What do ya think, eh?