Andrew Joseph Tingey was born at 5:08 am, weighed 8.5 lbs, and was 21 inches long.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
He's Here!
Andrew Joseph Tingey was born at 5:08 am, weighed 8.5 lbs, and was 21 inches long.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Baby Showers
I'm so lucky to have tons of people who are looking forward to the arrival of our little guy. I had four very fun showers. The Egnew side of Sam's family, the ladies at work, the Lubeck family, and some gals from church. Having all the baby stuff around the house sure makes it look like another little person is going to be living there. I've loved having him in my belly, especially when I can feel him grooving in there but I'm very excited to meet him and get to know the special little guy inside of me! Thanks again to all the friends and family who love an support us. We love you!
Shout out to the McClellan's
Our bestest buddies the McClellan's moved to Arizona. These pics are from moving day. I didn't feel like I was too much help but I took the kids for a walk and got them out of the way for about an hour. Evie was very excited that she got to stop as often as she wanted and look at whatever she wanted instead of having to keep walking. Every garden had "pumpkins" but we had to talk about how really some of them were grapes and tomatoes and other produce. And we saw the ducks which she loved until them wanted to be her friend, then she was out of there.
We will miss all the fun games and the treats that always accompanied them. And there aren't that many people that you can just stop by any old time and do any old thing and have a great time. And of course we will miss playing with Evie and Sulli while their mom and dad took a break from them.
I guess everyone has to grow up sometime and we are very glad that Mike got a good job but they are irreplaceable and it will be along time before we find friends even close to as cool as them!
Winner and still champion!
We love Grandma Tingey

We knew we were going on to be leaving early on a Tuesday for our Nauvoo trip so we had planned to go down on Monday to visit Grandma Tingey and spend the night at my parent's house. We got a call from Sam's mom that Grandma wasn't doing well so we were glad that we had planned to go visit her.

Sam's brother, Josiah, was able to go with us. It was difficult for me to walk into her room and not see her as bubbly and happy as she had been when we had seen her just a month before. Sam's Aunt Mavis said to just chat with her. I thought she might like some music, too. Joe and I tried to get her organ working while Sam talked with her but we weren't very successful. So, we just stood by her bed and sang hymns to her for awhile. She opened her eyes and showed interest in our singing. I'm not much of a singer but I think we did well. Once our voices were to tired to continue singing we sat down next to her bed and talked. It was much easier to talk to her when she was awake and making eye contact. She even chuckled as some of our attempts at funny stories and jokes.
Then came a moment I will never forget. It was getting late. Josiah needed to start driving back to Provo, we needed something to eat, and the pregnant lady needed to use the bathroom so we were getting ready to leave. We told her we were going to leave and she actually talked back and asked if we were really leaving already. Josiah and Sam took their turns saying good bye and I was the last to say good bye. I said, "Bye Grandma, love ya!" And as I turned to walk away she stretched out her hand, waved, and said, "Love ya, bye!" I knew that would be the last time we would be able to talk to her and I'll treasure that moment.
While we were on our trip, my mom's birthday actually, we found out that Grandma finally got to go back to be with Grandpa. She had a beautiful memorial service that was attended by many of the people who loved her and I know many more wished they could have been there. Sam's dad even was asked to speak and did an eloquent job. Sam also had the honor of being a palm bearer a the services. With well over 300 descendants it was a privilege.
Sam will always remember her viewing the night before. President Monson was able to come and soon after he left Elder Perry came. Sam is not one to go up to general authorities from the church. He just lets them do their thing but Elder Perry came right up to Sam and asked if he was a Tingey. Sam said he was and Elder Perry told Sam he was too short to be a Tingey and that he needed to eat more so he could grow tall like a Tingey. I think it's a very amusing anticdote.
I know I've only been part of her family for a very short time but I love her very much. She's so talented, willing to share her life experiences, and love of life. I learn so much from her. Now I only hope one day that I can have a daughter and give her Grandma's name. (Which Grandma said was okay as long as I didn't use Fransis as her middle name) It would be a hard legacy to live up to but a beautiful one.
Nauvoo Trip
I was glad to find out that in Adam-ondi-ahman they raise cattle, potatoes, and corn. So, steak and potatoes with a side of corn on the cob is a celestial meal!
We also visited Farr West on the way to Adam-ondi-aham.
There were times when I was feeling very hot and pregnant but it wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined and for the most part the family was pretty understanding. They took way more potty stops than they would have liked to but me and and bladder sure appreciated it!
Thanks again Mom and Dad for a wonderful experience that we'll remember forever!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
July
That night we went to dinner and the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house. Sam's brother Josiah drove up from Provo with a friend to come with us.We went up to Rexburg to attend the wedding of one of Sam's old roomates, Yanni. It was an action packed day for us. We ran into a cat on the freeway that did more damage than you would think a cat could do. It cracked the front fender and tore off part of the rock guard under the car. We were able to see lots of people we love while we were in Rexburg. Sam saw some of his other old roomates. Our bishop from our student ward was at the temple, too, along with our "grandma" Patty. We were also able to go to dinner with Shawnee and Dustin, some of our favorite cousins from my side of the family.
We stopped by the bookstore while we were in Rexburg to get Junior a t-shirt. The one we purchased was just a generic one, but we also liked this onesie that they had for sale.
Pioneer day was another fun day for us. Most of the activities for the city were in the park that is just over the train tracks from our house. Basically in our backyard. Sam and I were in the doubles bracket of the horseshoe tournament. We were up against some tough competition! There were a couple beginners like us but most of the teams had been competing for years. Luckily the teams we played were good sports about completing against a pregnant lady and her hubby. That took most of the morning. Then we watched the parade. We were surprised to see real floats amidst the traveling billboards that are usually in parades. Later Sam was in the pie eating contest. He choked, literally. He had too much in his mouth to swallow and keep working on the next part. Sam's brother Chris, Becca, and Will came up for a BBQ that afternoon. I'm so glad that Junior will have Will to be buddies with growing up. (and in case you are wondering our kid's name it's really going to be Junior but my mom doesn't like it when I just call him the kid) I hope we can be great parents like Chris and Becca! They are so good with Will. After they headed home that night we went back to the park for a concert by Peter Brinholt and then walked back to watch the fireworks from the comfort of our beautiful backyard!
Well there's July in a flash! But it was great while it lasted!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Family Fun
My oldest nephew, Wesley, has always loved Thomas the train and the other kids seemed to share his interest with the toys they had out to play with in the museum shop. Christy and I were very hungry so we left before the others. Nathanael was heart broken that he had to leave the trains. As he fell asleep on the ride home he kept repeating, "the train, the train..." and other ramblings about the trains. Once he was jolted by a bump opened his eyes and asked about the train before he settled back down.Sam joined us again that afternoon and we went into Berkley to some parks. I thought it was a great afternoon and all the boys had lots of fun on the playgrounds and going down the huge cement slide. Nathanael says the funniest things. On our way to find a place to eat, after we had been to the parks, he was saying how much his tummy hurt and he needed some snacks. Abe gave him some fruit snacks but that wasn't enough and he said he needed more. I don't know if I was supposed to or not but seeing as I am always prepared with snacks for myself these days I got a granola bar out of my purse and his eyes lit up as he proclaim, "Ooo, she's getting out a snack!" Oh, the mood swings of a toddler. From near death with hunger to elated in seconds. Another great one was Sunday night when Abe was trying to get him to go to sleep he told his dad, "I don't need to sleep. I'm happy!"
Sunday we went to Sam's branch for church. My niece Cali was blessed and it was great to see the men in the family surround her to help with the blessing. Since I work the kids at our church it was different to sit through the adult meetings. After church was had family pictures in Tiffany's backyard. Then we had chicken curry that Renee made for us all. The "boys" went and played bat golf and the kids ran around having a great time with each other. Then we said good by to everyone and went back to Abe's. He made us pizza for dinner and let Christy rest. He does a pretty good job taking care of things when she's feeling sick from the pregnancy. Hopefully she will be done with all of the that soon. It sure makes me grateful for how easy I have had it with my pregnancy. The boys took it easy and watched a movie and the girls turned in for the night. We left Monday morning and were able to tag up with Sam's brother Josiah as he drove to school in Provo and we dropped off a package to Sam's brother Chris in Salt Lake as we made our way home since he took a plane to California.
I am so glad that I married into a family that has accepted me and that I love being a part of. They are great and I'm grateful that we get to see each other. Some more often than others, but we have a good time no matter how long it is between visits. Love you guys!
