Jess, Dallin and Ellimere

Jessica, Dallin and baby Ellimere are still in Idaho. Sigh. Baby Ellimere was born January 9th. Jess had some complications and we almost lost her. We are so thankful her life was spared! Phil and I got to go meet baby Elli and I stayed there for a week to help out. It was very nice being there with Jess, Dallin and Elli! Jess, Dallin and Elli flew to AZ for a visit in March and we went to Idaho in June. Jess stays at home being Elli's mommy. She has learned she really loves baking and makes lots of yummy things. She is in the Idaho Falls Symphony playing the viola. She teaches in Primary. She made an amazing comeback from her earlier health challenges and participated in a triathalon this summer. She did the swimming part (in a lake, brrr; had to wear a wetsuit). Dallin's uncle did the biking part and a cousin did the running part. Their team came in 2nd overall. Yeah! Dallin is working as a goldsmith in a local jewelry store there in Idaho Falls. They keep him pretty busy. He is a talented guy! He is a counselor in the Elder's Quorum in their ward. Little Elli will be 1 in just a few weeks. Can't believe Phil and I are grandparents. Ellibean has several teeth and is walking now. She's got red hair like her daddy. (Jess had red hair when she was a baby too.) Elli's a cutie!