Fun with Papa

We had so much fun while Papa was here. I love my dad. He does so much for me and my family. I'm so glad he was able to come out for Kallen's Blessing and be a part of the circle to bless him. I hope he can come out fairly often so that there can be a good bond between them. I love watching him laugh and play with the kids. I love them getting to know him. I love that he gives Kaijsa a hard time and she loves being teased by him. I love that he and Kaitlyn can talk and I want Kira to know him better too. The little ones adore him and miss him now that we've moved so far away. They are always asking for Papa and Jennie. Maybe someday he'll retire and move close by. Jen too. hint hint. :) Thanks dad for coming out. Thank you for all you do. We love you! The Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo were fun to see. I think the crowd was a bit much for him but he handled it and the crew like a champ. We hope to see you again soon Papa and Jen you're welcome too. We love and miss you both.

Newest Family Photos.

Here are some of our new family photos. We had my dad take them with our new camera and some on his. I think they turned out cute. With 7 kids it's guaranteed we won't all be looking at the camera or smiling or remembering to take sunglasses off but overall they are good. We had fun going around town finding places to take our pictures. Jen, my sister, had scoped out the places earlier when taking Kaijsa's senior pictures so we didn't have to hunt too much. The day was cool so no one complaining of how hot they are but it was chilly enough to hear a few I'm cold comments. I love my family. They were troopers with me saying to smile and stand here or do this. I was also able to edit them a bit on the computer, some of them anyways. It's been fun looking through them and seeing wacko smiles, eyes closed, funny faces, and overall family fun. Family picture taking is always good fun. I've learned to not stress about people not looking or smiling. With a family our size that's just not going to happen. I've enjoyed having my dad here too. His visit has been way too short. I have taken a few pics of him and the kids and will take some more but it's just never enough. Thanks dad for everything! Love you. Love you Larry Dean and kids! We are truly blessed with all who are in our family.

Kallen's Blessing Day

Today Kallen turned 2 months old and was also blessed in church. Yep, Kallen's Blessing Day was today! He looked so handsome in his white suit and I found cute white shoes to go with it. We moussed and sprayed his hair to be all curly and cute. He has the prettiest highlighted curly hair. He behaved during the blessing and was a doll. Larry blessed his last child today and it was a lovely blessing. He'll have strength, be an influence in the church, serve a mission, get married in the temple and have loving parents both earthly and heavenly that he can turn to. He will have a keen mind to know right from wrong and what is true and what isn't. I wrote it down the best that I could and maybe someday I'll get it into his baby book. With the other kids and Larry not feeling the greatest we didn't stay at church long but we were there for sacrament and the blessing. Larry stayed to fulfill his responsibilities as membership clerk and made sure everything was recorded accurately. I am so grateful my dad was here to be a part of it. We love our Papa! Thanks for coming dad. We sure do miss you being close by.

We took some other pictures but the family ones didn't turn out too great. We'll take more of those tomorrow outside. Hopefully some of those will turn out. I got a new camera for Christmas and so far we're loving the new pictures.

We love you Kallen Dean. I'm so glad you're a part of our family. I was unsure at first since you were quite the surprise but now I can't imagine our family without you. You complete our family and our home. You have such a sweet spirit and bring peace and calmness to our souls. I still wish you could have had the second middle name of Teancum but know your named Kallen Dean after your dad and grandpa for a reason. You're a sweet spirit. Love you!

Photo with Santa

Here is this years Santa picture. I had a few free minutes so I took the kids to the Mall to sit with Santa. The line wasn't long which was nice but we had to buy their photos which is a bummer. But it turned out cute so worth it. He was a great Santa and it was fun to do. Traditions are important.

I'll put more Christmas pictures up soon but wanted to at least put this one up. We have Kira with us now and it's lovely having her. The little ones adore her and she's having fun with her older sisters too. It's nice being a complete family. We'll take some family photos with her and Kallen to update the blog and our families with. I hope they turn out. Tomorrow is Kallen's blessing so we'll for sure take some tomorrow. My dad is in town so he can help. :) Plus my christmas present was a fantastic new camera.

Merry Christmas To All And To All A Goodnight!

Cute pics with my early Christmas present.

I had to work today so I wasn't able to get all dressed up for Christmas Sunday. While I was at work Kaijsa and Kaitlyn got the kids and themselves all dressed up in their new Christmas outfits. Thanks Jen and Papa for the little ones outfits, they are so cute. Kaijsa and Kaitlyn picked out very pretty dresses too. They stood in front of our tree and took a few pics with my new camera (my new early present). The pictures turned out nice and so did all the kids. Larry was sick so he's not in them either. Due to him and I not being in them we're going to dress up again next week in our Christmas finest with Kallen in his blessing suit for his blessing. My dad will be in town and he can help us take pictures plus he'll be here for the blessing. I'm super excited. I love my dad and want my kids to know him and spend time with him as much as possible. Thanks to "Santa" for my new present. I look forward to figuring out how the camera works and taking some great pictures of my wonderful family. I love you kids! I love you Dad and Jen! I love you too Larry Dean and hope you can start to feel better for the holidays. We get to pick up Kira in 2 days and that will be great too. Our family will be complete.

School Events

Kait did a great job in Peter Pan. She made a good Peter Pan and knew all her lines. She had many practices and help put the scenes together too. Kaijsa did the make-up and did a good job with it. It was fun to see them involved with their schools and helping each other out. Keep up the good work girls. Kait I think wants to continue with theater and we support her with all our hearts. She's a great Thespian. Good job Kait!

A week after the Play Kait had her Choir Concert for Christmas. They are a small group that all volunteer to be in it. They practice before and/or after school and aren't very big but the concert was good. It was fun to see her up there singing with her friends. The boy next to her is her special friend Tanner...he's a doll. Thanks for starting off the Christmas season Kait!

I love seeing the kids involved in things and making friends. I love seeing them support each other and the love we have for one another. We all went to the school events and had fun together. Kamden had a school night too that we made it to just before it was over. It was fun to see him and his Gingerbread House that he made. He comes home so excited and loves learning. The joy of the season...

Kallen at 6 weeks

Kallen Dean at 6 weeks. He now weighs 10 lbs 4 oz and is 22 inches long.


He loves to make faces and hear us laugh. He's such a gem.


He loves his daddy and looks like him too.


Kinsee loves him too. Kai thinks he's a doll and tries to carry him around. So much love is given to him. We love our Kallen Dean!

Kallen is doing well. The Dr was very impressed by our boy. He was amazed that he had so much hair. He was also surprised that Kallen could push himself up and look around while on his tummy. He holds and controls his head very well and is growing like a weed. He's gained 2 lbs and grown an inch since his last check up about a month ago. He still sleeps great and is a mellow boy while awake. He is a sweet son and a joy to have in our home. I know now that our family is complete and I'm glad my last 2 were as calm as my first 2 were busy. Our oldest 3 are great with them all and we love being together as a family. I love knowing we'll be together forever. Happy Days for us.

Together for Church

We all made it to church this week after weeks of having baby, someone or all of us being sick, or traveling to drop off and pick up Kaitlyn. I have one more Sunday then I'll be switching shifts and working on Sundays. Yep, you read that right. I'm moving from Graveyard to Days. I have my last 7pm - 5:30am shift on Dec 13th then move to 7am - 5:30pm. The down side is that I'll be working Thurs-Sun so will miss church. But another bright note is that I'm going to be training for a Supervisor position. I have a training period to see if they like me and I like the position before being offered it full time. I do hope I can handle it and like it though because working days would be nicer than nights. Plus I hope the company sticks around with me working for them. There is the chance of next year our office closing but I sure hope not. Anyways, I'll have my nights to be with my kids for a bit and to get some sleep. I will still have 3 days off together too which is nice to get things done or go places. I'll still be working holidays but I don't mind too much because the pay is nice on those days. Enough about me...on to the kids.

Kaijsa is getting ready for finals and her semester to end. She is getting closer to graduating and being a grown up. Mixed feelings all around for that. She is doing well in school and enjoying her classes and teachers. She is also coming to realize that what we told her about her Senior year is actually true. It's not the best year of H.S.

Kaitlyn's play is this week so she's super busy with practices and set design. She is also in Choir and busy learning Christmas Music. She too is enjoying school and doing well. We sure are glad to have her back from her Thanksgiving trip and she's glad to be home too.

Kira will be here for Christmas and we are super excited for that. She's in Basketball and doing well. She even made a 3 pointer at the last game. She's dancing still and busy with school. She's the same size as Kaijsa which makes us laugh. We buy for one and both can wear it/ use it.

Kamden is loving Pre-K. He loves bringing his craft projects home and learning things. It's been really good for him. I even thing we can understand him a bit better. He's growing so fast and getting so big! We can't keep him in clothes or shoes. Crazy.

Kinsee Belle loves to draw/color. She's going to be artsy I think. She is also practicing gymnastics all around the house. If she can find something to hang off of she is. If she can jump off it, she is. She is getting very good at her headstands and loves doing them.

Kaileigh sees Kinsee do the headstand and does her own summersaults (not sure how to spell that). She is still very laid back and funny as can be. She makes the funniest faces and is talking more all the time. She is a little mini me and that makes me laugh...so far. She can be found with a book quietly looking through it often throughout the day.

Kallen goes to the Dr tomorrow for his 1 month check up. We're a bit late (6 weeks) but I'm sure he'll be found healthy. He sleeps quite a bit still and eats more each week it seems. He's even outgrown his first outfit already! He is such a doll and we love him. He's snuggly and cuddly. He'll smile at times and holds his head up rather well. He has a peaceful spirit and personality about him which we all enjoy. I'll update with his new stats but I'm sure he's gained weight and inches.

Larry's been battling not feeling well and will hopefully feel better soon. He's stayed on top of things despite not feeling the greatest. He even got a calling at church! He's now the Assistant Ward Clerk! After almost 8 yrs of no callings, neither of us has had once since we got married...not sure why exactly, he's got a busy one to fulfill. I know he'll be great at it. Love you Larry Dean!

I'm excited about my new job prospects. I'm also trying to be a bit more homemaker. I've made Pumpkin Bread and Banana Bread in the last week or two and today made my mom's delicious Fudge. I love her fudge, it's just too bad it takes 2 weeks to sit. Oh well, it's worth it. We have the tree up but not decorated yet, hoping to do that tonight. We have a few decorations out but mostly just the boxes/tubs to put them out. Not sure how much we'll actually decorate this year but we'll do some. Time gets past me before I know it and not as much gets done as I think it will/should. Oh well. The decorations aren't the reason for Christmas and that's what we want to focus on this year. Our goal this year is to have a quiet light Christmas without too many gifts and do bigger birthdays. Focus on whose birthday it is and what they like rather than what we want. We'll see how it goes.

AZ is having beautiful weather right now and we're loving it. I got the ok to exercise again so hope to get out and start walking. We're done having children now so I have all my baby weight to lose/work on losing. It's a big goal and will take a lot of work but I'll try.

Happy Beginning to the Christmas Season! May you all have peace and joy in your hearts, homes and lives.

Kiddo Update

Kallen at 1 month on Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for his sweet spirit in our family.

He has such a sweet spirit and soothes my spirit whenever I feel stressed or upset. I love this little man of mine as does everyone else in the family.

Kaijsa, Kallen, and Kinsee Belle...I have such beautiful children! I love them!

Kai is so funny. Her personality makes us all laugh. More and More she looks like a mini me. Love this little girl.

Kamden loves his movies. If you ever watch the T.V. show NCIS and know the role of Tony Denozo then you'll appreciate Kam. He references movies for everything in his life. It's so funny! I call him my little Denozo and laugh at how serious he is about his movies.

Kallen is now a month old. Where has the time gone? It went by so fast! I love that he holds my finger as we snuggles with me or while I'm feeding him his bottle. He is so precious.

Kal is enjoying his swing now and his little chair. He is up a little more now and is still a good eater. He isn't loving his baths but does ok with them. I love his curly hair after the bath and how he snuggles to you after he has them. He holds his head up well and enjoys going on walks or drives. He really is a good baby.

I truly am blessed with the best kids. I know I get on them for things but they are getting better about listening and helping out. They help with the chores and with each other. They laugh and tease and torment one another like all kids/siblings do. I love to watch them together. I love how much they love and help me. I love coming home to them running up to me and giving me hugs and kisses. Even the older girls are good about saying hello, good-bye and I love you. I can trust them and rely on them and know that we will be together forever. Thank you kiddos for making me laugh, smile and open my heart more each day. Just when I think I can't love or appreciate you any more than I do, y'all do something and I love and appreciate you more.

Love y'all...Kaijsa, Kaitlyn, Kira, Kamden, Kinsee, Kaileigh, & Kallen

Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving Day was a day full of fun. I went back to work the night before so was a bit tired but thanks to Kaijsa we were able to get our side dishes made and to dinner we went. Kaijsa cut 10-15 potatoes the night before and put them in the fridge so we could mash them just before dinner. Only to wake up on Thanksgiving day to them being all brown and no longer good. So while I slept a bit she cut up 20 more potatoes and we mashed them. She made the garlic corn the night before and we made the green bean casserole the day of, both of which turned out great. Thank You Kaijsa! Thank you Malan's for inviting us to dinner. It was wonderful and so much fun. Y'all have become such great friends and we are very thankful to have you in our lives. After dinner I went back to work while the kids hung out with the others for a bit longer. Larry unfortunately didn't attend dinner or the fun due to him being sick and not feeling well. We did bring him a plate home and I took a plate to work that night. I love leftover Thanksgiving dinner! We had a good thanksgiving with so much to be thankful for.

P.S. You don't see Kaitlyn because she went to UT to see Kira over Thanksgiving. We missed having her and Kira with us but look forward to having our whole family together for christmas. Larry was sick so you don't see him either. We missed y'all and love you!

College Roommate in town...

I wanted to try and find a then and now picture of Kaylyn and I but couldn't find it at the moment. Here is the Now though and if/when I find the Then I'll post it again or edit this one so stay tuned... I discovered just before Thanksgiving that an old college roommate of mine was going to be close by. We had to get together at least for a bit so she and her family came over for dinner and fun. Kaylyn and Rich Black have been friends of mine for over 10 years now. I can't believe we've known each other for so long! They are a wonderful family and she is adorable. Rich makes me laugh and their 2 children are fantastic. Cole and Belle played with my kids and the IPAD which allowed the "grown ups" to visit and watch the movie Grown Ups. Very funny movie by the way. It was a great visit and one that took too long to come by. They live in UT and are busy so our paths don't seem to cross very often but when they do it's like time has stood still. They never seem to change while I feel like I'm getting older much too quickly. Thanks for coming over Kaylyn and Rich! Please stop by again soon. I don't want another 2-5 years to go by before we see each other again. I'm so glad we got to touch bases and catch up on our lives. Love you!

Sunday was a big day...

Kaijsa all dressed up for her Senior Pictures for the yearbook. I can't believe she's that old already!


Kallen all dressed for his first Sunday at Church. He did super and got to hear his big brother sing in the Primary Program!


Kamden dressed and ready to perform in his first Primary Program. He did great! My boy is getting so big and is such a huge helper around house with chores and siblings.


Kinsee Belle is so excited to see Kam in the primary program and can't wait to be in it next year. She was a huge help in getting Kai to enjoy nursery for the first time on Sunday.

Sunday was a big day as you can see. Kaijsa got her Sr Pics done for the yearbook. Kam had his first primary program. Kallen attended church for the first time. Kai went to nursery for the first time with Kinsee and didn't fuss. Kinsee was a big help with her liking nursery. Kait had her first sneak preview of Peter Pan last Thursday and did a great job as Peter Pan. I forgot my camera that night so no pic just yet but we'll get some. Thanksgiving this week and I go back to work on Wednesday. Lots going on and we're loving every minute of it.

Thankful for...

Since Thanksgiving is this week I thought I'd take some time to write a few things I'm thankful for. I can never remember everything, maybe because I don't sit here for long to really think about it and take the time. But I do want to take time to say thank you to my Father in Heaven for all that I/we have.

I'm thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ. This year Larry and I were able to go to the Temple to be sealed as a family to each other and our children. I'm so glad we were able to do this in order to be together forever. What a special moment for us and our children.

I'm thankful for my family, both immediate and extended. I don't know what we'd do without our children, each other, our parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. We were able to go to Larry's Grandmother's funeral this year and my grandmother also passed away this week. Both women were amazing ladies to look up to. Our parents have been amazing and so helpful. I'm thankful for all the do to help us, support us and love us. They teach us so much. I'm grateful for the siblings and their examples and support. Families are amazing and special. I hope to someday be able to pay them all back for everything.

I'm thankful for my job and Larry's disability that helps us support our family. Larry is home with the kids and they are gaining a relationship most kids don't get to have with their fathers. I'm grateful that I was able to transfer to AZ in order to keep working. I work with some fun people in an office now that has a long commute but I'm working and that's what's important.

I'm grateful for sunshine and warm days. I love warm summer-like weather and AZ definitely has both. We loved TX and miss the weather there and my family there but we are coming to enjoy AZ too. Summer was HOT but now it is absolutely beautiful. I love waking up to sunshine and the chance to be outside enjoying it. I can't do cold, cloudy, wet weather.

I'm thankful for the Ward we moved into. Our Ward is A.MAZING! They have been so helpful and friendly. A ward everyone dreams of being in. We have made some good friends and are so thankful for all they have done for us. We can't wait to return all the service.

I'm thankful for friends, both near and far. We miss the friends we can't be close to and are grateful for those we are near. We have been able to see some that we haven't seen in a while and it's like there was never any time apart. We love having our friends stop by out of the blue and just hang out with us. We love playing games and having Bar-B-Que's with them. We love the good conversations and the teasing of the kids. Friends are special people and important to raising families. Thank you to all our friends. We love and appreciate you.

I'm thankful for the funny things kids say. Our kids make us laugh and what a great time of day that is when we can forget all that is going on and just enjoy our children and laugh at what they say and do. Life doesn't always have to be about teaching moments. Sometimes it's the funny ones that are remembered most. I love our children, all 7 of them!

I'm thankful for our beautiful home in which we are living in. To have a roof over our heads and room to move around in comfortably. Our home is a place we love to be and I'm glad for that. I remember enjoying being in my home growing up and my friends liked it too. I want our home to be that way. I love that our kids like being with us over going out at times. I love decorating for holidays and remembering my mom because she always had our home so decorative. I want to be like my mom and have our home festive and fun. A sanctuary from the crazy world in which we live.

I'm thankful for good health. We've had a rough year health-wise and it's nice to have kids healthy and Larry on the mend. It's nice to be feeling better myself after having a baby/c-section. I'm grateful for Dr's and modern medicine. I'm thankful for the knowledge we have on how to prevent and take care of illnesses and hurts. Good health is so important and enjoyed.

I'm thankful for books and fun things to do. To be able to go to movies, read a book, watch T.V., play at the parks, going to the Zoo and other fun things we were able to do this year. Fun relaxing time is just as important as the working time. The quiet times of doing something fun as a family or the loud times too I'm so grateful for.

I'm thankful for modern conveniences. Washing machines for the dishes and laundry, cars to take us places, phones and computers to keep in touch with family and friends, T.V.'s to keep kids or others occupied so other things can be done, toys to play with to entertain, clothes and shoes that are made already so I don't have to :), cameras to capture moments of those I love, and anything else I can't think of at the moment that make life easier.

I'm thankful for crafty things and wildlife that make homes and the world beautiful. I love trying to think of things that I can do or have to make my home more comfy and cute. I love flowers and trees and birds that make the world a pretty place to live in. I wish I was more crafty and creative but the little bit I do have in me I'm thankful for.

I'm thankful for the desire I have to be better. To be a better person, wife, mother, friend, daughter, sister and employee. I want to learn new things and try new things. I'm thankful to have the health to be able to do the things I want and like. I'm thankful for the opportunities I have to both learn and do.

I'm thankful for holidays throughout the year to celebrate things we should be grateful for...our freedoms, our Savior, our Birthdays, our Love, our Luck, our country and those who have fought, served and died for us. Holidays make us take a moment to think about all we have and to be grateful for it all. If only we would think about them more than just that month or week. To always be thankful and take the time to say it. I'm thankful for this chance I had to write and think about all I'm thankful for. I know there is more I'm thankful for but this will give me the chance to get started on letting my Father know I'm grateful for all He's given me and blessed me with.

Thank you!

Memories of Grandma

I know I posted earlier about my Grandmother passing away but have since had time to truly think of her and our times together. We didn't live close so we didn't see them often but when we did it was so fun. If we traveled to MO to see them I usually got sick. One time I was so sick she and my mom stuck me into and ice bath to bring my fever down. Awful moment but taught me how to bring fevers down. :) I also loved their house and the fantastic yard. They has woods behind their house with a bridge Uncle Paul had built that we loved to play on. They also had a riding lawn mower that I loved getting rides on. My Grandpa even let me drive it once by myself that I successfully drove into a tree. My Grandma said it was a tree they were wanting to cut down anyways. I'm sure that wasn't true but it helped me feel better and stay out of trouble at the time. I also loved my grandma's tricycle and the rides in the basket my siblings and I would take. I hope to someday, when kids are grown, to sell the house and have an RV to travel around the U.S. in just like my grandparents did. I also remember big KFC picnics and White Castle Burger Eating Contests. I also remember hearing her tell my mom to leave me alone about what I would wear. She said, "if she has it let her flaunt it." Now that I'm a mom of 5 girls I can understand my mother not liking that but as a teenager I loved her for saying it. LOL. Her funeral is tomorrow and I wish I could be there but am so glad my brother, sister and dad can be. I'll love you forever Grandma! Till we meet again...

The Game/Toy Room

I'm not sure why the pictures are so dark but they are of the game room/toy room. The air hockey table and the toys for the kids are in this room. We also have our bookcases here so we can sit and read. Rock Band is set up or will be soon so we can all play here. We do need some chairs in this room but have one so far. We love the game/toy room and to have a place for the kids to play. Now if we could just get them to clean it up and keep the toys in it we'd have success. Oh well...we'll keep working on it.

Saling Updates

Kallen is still sleeping quite a bit but I don't think for long. The last couple of days his sleep time has become quite a bit shorter but he still sleeps well at night. He only gets up once or twice so I can't complain. He is eating more so I know he's healthy, up to 6 oz at a time now. He'll go in for a check up either next week or the week after. Most likely the week after since I start work next week and it's the holiday. He isn't too into his baths yet but is so cute when he's done. He's all wide eyed and curly headed. Kallen is loved by all and handles all the kisses and hugs with patience and love in return.

Kai is growing and becoming quite the funny girl. She makes us laugh with all of her expressions and love. She is precious for sure. She would be in 18 month clothes if I could find them but instead I'm putting her in Kinsee's 2T clothes which Kinsee can still wear. I can see that Kai will be the bigger little sister that runs in my family. :)

Kinsee Belle wants to follow Kamden to school but has passed all the testing so she'll have to wait till she's 5 and goes to Kindergarten. She is helping out more at home and has finally started to love and play with her dolls. Probably because she sees Kai carrying them around and doesn't want to share. She is a cutie and we love our Kinsee Belle and all of her sassiness. She is becoming quite the gymnast all on her own and I so wish I could get her into gymnastics. I know she'd be great.

Kamden is loving Pre-K and his teachers. He is so cute to drop off and pick up from school. The excitement is wonderful to see. He is speaking better I think and has started to grow up. He is such a good helper around the house and with the kids. He is quick to give hugs and kisses and just as quick to tease his sisters. He has definitely grown into the little/big brother role and I love it.

Kaijsa is doing very well in school and still plays the piano. She is growing up and such a beautiful young woman. She is also a big help at home with all the kids and is great with them. Before I know it Kaijsa will be gone and all I can hope for is she won't be too far away. She'll be missed.

Kaitlyn is going to UT for Thanksgiving and we'll miss her but are glad she can see Kira. Kait is busy with her play and school and choir and anything else she can get involved in. She loves being home and helping with the kids too and is a great help. She is growing up too fast. I can't believe she'll be in High School next year.

Kira will come at Christmas time for Kallen's baby blessing and we'll take new family photos then. We can't wait to see her and spend time with her.

My family makes me laugh and I love all of them.

Larry is progressing and getting better. I appreciate him and all he does. Me going back to work will be another challenge since we're both still recovering but he works hard and we work well together. Love you Larry Dean.

I'm doing well and recovering. I have mixed feelings about going back to work but know it's best for the family. I enjoy my job which helps.

I better get back to the kiddos. I love my family. I miss those who have moved on or can't be with us at this time. I'm thankful for all I have. I'll do a Thanksgiving Post later but know my heart is full.

In Memory of Lena Vivian Duncan Pullen "Grandma" - Love you

My mom, grandpa and grandma...such wonderful beautiful people.


Alfred and Lena Pullen.


Grandma and her bike. I loved that bike and the big basket on the back.


50 years of marriage. Amazing couple to follow in the footsteps of.

These are a couple of pics of my Grandma in her younger days. I loved visiting my grandparents. Grandparents are truly special people and I hope to some day be just as wonderful as mine were. My Grandma took care of her and my mom for many years before she met and married my Grandpa. She didn't have the easiest of childhoods and despite all the struggles or because of them she was a remarkable woman. My mother as well was an amazing woman. Both of them are to be admired and looked up to. I know that they are together now and happy to be reunited. I'm sure my mom was there to meet her mother as she passed over. I'm also sure some of her sisters and parents were there too. My mom loved her mom and grandparents. Reunions are special but to see people go is so sad. I miss my mom every day and even though I didn't get to see my grandmother often she was in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her and hope to be with them all again someday. I know my Grandpa will miss her most but I know that someday they too will be together again. They aren't members of the LDS church but their work will be done so that we can all be together as a family forever. I'm sad I won't be able to attend her funeral but hope she understands and knows how much I wish I could be. I love her and hope she knows that as well. I had the chance to spend a summer with her when I was 16 and I will cherish that time with her forever. It was a great time in Florida lying on the beach and visiting St. Augustine. I to this day love that area of FL. Grandma, I love you and miss you. You were amazing! Thank you for being such a great example to me and my family. Thank you for loving and supporting me. Thank you for being a part of my forever family.