Sunday, March 11, 2012

My Father



Early in the morning on February 14th the phone rang and Brent answered it. Dad had been sick and his long time friend had stayed with him at his house that night. He later called the ambulance and that was when Brent and I recieved a call from my father's friend. Brent and I rushed to the hospital. We were met with those eyes of concern on the doctors faces and was faced with a very difficult decision. My father had suffered a massive stroke. After making a few phone calls to a few members of the family a decision was made. As I sat next to my father held his hand, layed on his chest and held the phone so family could talk to him those last few moments of his life I learned many life lessons. Many I knew but now will always keep close to my heart. Life is so very fragile. My testimony has been strenthened and I am very greatful to my Father in Heaven for all my blessings. Especially a loving husband and children that continue to teach me to live as the Savior would have me live. I will miss this man while I am on this earth. The lessons I take from all of this I will cherish. That in it's self is a gift.

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Cute Cousins!


Page and Ella being cute!
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Mount Graham













We went up to Mount Graham to play on the snow during Christmas break. We had a lot of fun! We love our mountain because it is a quick get away from the heat and the hustle and bussel of life. But once you have grown up in the mountains Mount Graham is a very step mountain with not a lot of sledding spots. People sled down the road! We stopped at a picnic spot and the kids also used the trail nearby to sled down. I could hardly believe how beautiful it was! We brought hot chocolate and snacks, built a fire and enjoyed fun company with the Reidheads.

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The Night Before Christmas

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

On Christmas eve Papa Jerold came by with a friend, Santa Clause!  Ella's face was classic.  We had just gotten back from looking at Christmas lights when we heard jingle bells and in walked Santa Clause to our house!  At the time he walked in Ella was drinking out of a mug and she was frozen with wide eyes
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Christmas Morning

 
 
 
 
 
 

Christmas morning was great!   The kids are so much fun to watch.  We woke up early and called Papa to come and watch us open gifts.  We started with Santa gifts.  Ella got an American Girl doll she named Kassidy.  Wyatt got an i pod touch.  Trett a kindle Fire.  Ashtyn boots and skinny jeans.  Weston a Kindle Fire.  The kids that got bigger gifts sent Santa $100.00 to help out with the expense.  Merry Christmas!
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Weston's Basketball 2011-2012





Weston worked really hard all summer long to get into shape and improve his basketball skills. He really did a lot to improve his abilities. It all paid off this season in basketball. As a freshman he was asked to play for the JV and for the Varsity! He rolled/sprained his ankle 2 twice this year. He did a great job and I am very proud of him for working so hard!

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