A Great Tribute

Julie, it was such a wonderful 2 days of memories for you. SO many people loved you, so many people cared. I know you would have been filled with joy beyond imagination to see it all. Your children did such a amazing job at your funeral. You were such a wonderful mother to them. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son that I am blessed with to call my husband. I know he owes so much to you. We love you forever Julie, until we meet again...

Dear Grandma Julie,

I never imagined this would be our reality. But on July 24th around 1:30 am. You chose to be with our Father in Heaven, we are sure you flew up to heaven on the wings of an angel, to your loved ones waiting. Julie, words will never express the sorrow, love, heartache and appreciation we have for you and will continue to have for you forever in this life. We will miss you till the day we get to embrace your loving arms and tell you how much we love you, how much we have missed you, how sorry we are that we didn't know how to help you or didn't do what we COULD have. You never know the full pain someone is bearing, you never know when today could be the last day to tell someone you love and care about JUST how you feel. There are so many things I want to tell you, but am so thankful that I KNOW without a doubt, I will see you again. WE love you so much and words will never be enough to explain the most pain we have ever felt, but also the overwhelming comfort and peace that has followed. That we have found through the temple. We are so thankful for our knowledge that Families ARE forever.

This was one of your favorite pictures. You wanted to have family pictures done. But then called us all and said to wear our pj's. We were all laughing wondering why the heck you wanted to do that. But now, it's all different. It's a story that we won't forget.
Our kids will always know how much you loved them, how much you loved everyone and know your great example. and most of all your love for Disneyland..you will always be remembered. We love you.
We know you are smiling down, saying "don't worry about me..."

"Kick it" #3...RuN a 5k 10k or Half!!!

Tys tried to hurry and get his phone out in time, but missed me crossing the line. SOOO these will do! :)

I had in mind to do the Farmington 10k. But almost had myself talked out of it when the deadline was 11:59 Thursday night and I was at the movie with my awesome sis in law! :) Well, there was no backing out. Lance called Tys and made sure he signed me up. I was in! haha Thanks Lance. He is awesome for getting me there, my brotha from anotha motha! haha

and the kiddos who I'm sure didn't really wanna be there!

Lance about to cross the finish line!

and thanks to my awesome hubby that didn't wanna miss me crossing the finish line. He brought the kids to cheer me on. It was so fun to see them at the end. Thanks babe! Well, I did it. and I always said it would be my only one. I think I might have lied. I might be up for doing another one :) Oh and I am proud of myself, so since this is for our record keeping...My time was 48:51. It was good, but I knew I could do better. We had breakfast and I thought they had announced the winners. So I left. Then Lance called and said "Dork, where are you? They just called your name for 2nd place?!" haha I got 2nd in my age division. It was fun! I wish I had been there to get my sweet medal and pic for proof! ha

Week of FuN FilliNg! :)

 We have been having Sunday Night Flag/Tag football games. It's been fun and so nice to have some Sundays with just us 5. We were also watering the grass and Kinlee LOVES to pick the hose and water all by herself. They thought they all needed a drink :)

 Seriously so funny!

 Our friends invited us boating! We loved it. Kinlee seriously stayed like this almost the whole time. It was so hilarious. She was sooo relaxed!

 Peyts first time kneeboarding! He did awesome! Thanks to Sims for giving us these awesome opportunities to try!

 Me and the hubs. They insisted we were next!

 and Me and Jodi! I took a hard face plant, but it was so worth it and so fun!

 Just jumpin' fun!

 Most the kiddos!

 She was in heaven!

 As always, so much fun on the tube!

 Kinlee's first tube ride!

 We went to check on Kinlee and found her like this. Not comfy! ha

 We had our Farmington Fun Festival Days!!! Kinlee enjoyed both suckers!

 Our Fire Station lunch with Grandpa Rich

 Awesome Buffalo. Drew thinks there is a "bull" inside. haha

 and thanks to Jay!!!!! AH! Peyt got a frog. that may be sarcastic....

and Fireworks to end the night! I think we are parade'd and firework'd out! :) So much fun tho.