We Love you Winn and you will be missed.

Grandpa loved his great grandchildren. This is Jonathan and Grandpa Winn just spending some special time together three years ago.

After not being able to get back to sleep I just couldn't get Winn off my mind. Winn was Tim's dad and he past away yesterday afternoon. I just wanted to try and write somethings down and enjoy the memories I have of him. Hopefully these memories will make sense because they are all kind of jumbled in my mind.
First Winn was such a good son, husband, father, and grandpa. He loved his family so much and it showed with everything he did. We will love you Winn forever and know that you are in a better place now without pain and confusion.
Winn and Erma were always together. They would work together and play together and were as one. They would love to play table games and it seemed whenever we would come we would spend hours playing games. It was so much fun just to enjoy time together. I know that this will be a hard passing for Erma and just want her to know how much we love you and will keep you in our prayers.
Winn loved to go fishing with the boys in our family on their boys weekend and they would have the best time. Each of them would have a homemade sweatshirt and would wear them the whole weekend. They would go and enjoy one another (Yet it seemed that they never caught very many fish) just a lot of memories were made together and experiences that lasted a life time.
When his birthday would come around I would make his favorite carrot cake and he loved it. His eyes would get all excited and he sure did enjoy his birthday cake.
Winn was a worker. He would always be busy with some project and loved keeping busy. Later, when he wasn't able to do as much by himself he would follow Tim around and help where he could. Tim just love taking his dad to the hardware store and getting the materials for the job. Then they would stop by the ice cream store and enjoy a special treat. Then back to the house where they would work side by side and talk the whole time together. A really special time for both father and son.
I'm so glad that we were able to go to Alexander's Baptism for it was the last time we were able to spend time with Winn. We love you Winn and will miss you so much. Our fond memories of you will keep you with us throughout our lives.
Love Forever Jeanne
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Hike at Zion and than Cedar Breaks on Monday

Brent, Andrea and Madison on our hike in Zion...

Madison and Kailey were the best of friends on the trip!!!!


This was at Cedar Breaks on Monday...All the Grandkids...

All those that went to Cedar Breaks said it was really cold. Tim and I had to leave on Sunday so these were those that stayed another day. Wish we could of been there, yet we both had to be at work....

Zion Trip

Carla planned a trip to Zion and we had the a picnic lunch and a hike it was sooo much fun to see the wonders of Zion National park and be together as a family. It was just a bit of Heaven...Here are some of the Picture that were taken.
Mclain was the only one that fell in....Fun in the water


Brooklyn at the water edge

Alexander's Baptism

Alexander was soooo happpy to be able to be Baptised this day
All those that attended---what a group.

Carla and Alexander with Christ right behind them....PERFECT

Hilton,Carla,Alexander,Nicolas and Jonathan

We had such a wonderful time at Hilton and Carla's house when we went to Alexander's baptism. Carla had everything planned out and from the meals to the baptism it was perfect. At the Vega's the house was full with brother and sister and then all the cousins (I think it was around 20 in all). Tim and I stayed with his parents and that was great.
This shot was taken at great grandpa and great grandma's house with all the grandkids. I can't believe they all fit on the couch....

Well there are a lot of memories that happen this weekend, yet the best was to see Alexander get baptised. Now I have to get ready for work and I hope everyone is doing well...Happy Fourth of July Love Jeanne

The Bite....

Yesterday while I was cooking dinner I heard a scream and a thud and then Brooklyn crying hysterically. I called to her and told her to come quick and as she came to me her nose was bleeding. I tried to find out what happen, but all she could do was cry.
Heather was there in a heartbeat and held her until she calmed down when she was able to find out that the dog next door had jumped up and bit her on her nose. She was up against the fence standing of a scooter that gave her just enough height to see over the fence of the neighbors. It took only seconds when the dog next door jumped up and bit her on her nose. Heather put ice on it and finally after awhile was able to calm her down. The dog got her good with puncture marks all over her nose. It bled for along time and then finally stopped. Heather call her doctor and told her what happen then the doctor told her to clean it up, put antiseptic on it, put a bandage on it then to come in the morning so she can look at it.
I felt so bad for her and can't believe that it happen. It was so quick and unexpected it just makes you feel so bad. I'm just glad that her nose is still in tacked and the dog didn't take a piece off. Sound gross, yet it will heal and not leave too much damage. Grandma's feel bad when terrible things happen.....

Life goes on

I know it's been awhile since I posted anything on my blog and all I can say is life just got in the way. We had a wonderful Women's Conference on Feb. 28 and Sister Wendy Nelson and Sister Sherri Dew were the speakers. It was awesome and the best part was being able to talk to them after it was over just as a Stake Relief Society Presidency. They were just sooo wonderful and Sister Nelson told me that she wasn't going to be able to come, but Heavenly Father had other plans. I am so glad He did they were both so great and the spirit was so strong I am grateful to them both for making the effort to come.
Another thing is I have joined the work force and am a Classified Substitute for the Alvord School District. It has been a eye opener and I really admire you women that work, have a family at home, and are still alive and well. Gosh, I have to be at work by 7:30am so I leave the house by 7:am and don't get home until 5pm (and can hardly move when I do get home). I really feel blessed to have a job when I know of others that are struggling to find one. Jen, our newest daughter in law, had a in with the school district (Her dad is the board president) and helped me get the job. One day they just called and said can you come today and be oriented and I was so surprised. They not only oriented me but finger printed, physical and TB test all in one day. I just started this week and have worked everyday except Wednesday and am all set up to work through next Wednesday. It is just subbing, yet I am in hopes of getting a permit position. They have a freeze on right now so at least I can sub. Well, got to go....hope everyone is doing well ....love to all

Christmas was a full house....

Christmas this year was just perfect. Everyone was here and we had a wonderful time. The gifts were great, yet I felt the greatest of all was having everyone here during the Christmas season. Carla, Hilton and the boys stayed with us and Autumn, Charlie and their family stayed with Brent and Andrea. We had a week full of Christmas lights, volleyball at the church and Scott taught us all how to play poker. I love my family and felt so blessed to have them home for the holidays. This was the best gift of all just having everyone together and knowing how Eternity will be like. Remembering Christ humble birth and the greatest gift of all being able to be together forever. I hope that this Christmas season was as special for you. Madison got a pink scooter.

Santa (Heather) gave Brooklyn a big girl car seat....

Grandma made Brooklyn a princess quilt.

The unwrapping began.

Presents were all passed out to each family and then ....

The before picture of all the presents under the tree.

All the grand kids got new PJ's and posted for the picture.

Cinnamon Rolls, Hot Chocolate and Sausage Casserole was the menu at our house on Christmas morning.

Jonathan's 3rd BIrthday Party

Jonathan had a real hard beginning and look at him now. We were able to enjoy the party with him at his birthday party. How thankful we are for great doctors that did what needed to be done. We love you Jonathan...

Jonathan's 3rd birthday was a little bit earily this year so we could be there and he was all smiles.

Jonathan had a dinasour party and he is excited about his cake...

Pin the tail on the dinasour was just one of the games.

Some of the things we did at Carla's House

We really had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We took a trip up to Cedar City and spent sometime with Carla, Hilton, Alexander, Nicholas and Jonathan's family. It was wonderful to do so many fun things that Carla planned and I have included some pictures of just a few of the things we did. Tim's parents came over for Thanksgiving and it was wonderful to spend sometime with them. We were really busy and everyday from Wendesday till Saturday we were just having a great time.
I really feel blessed for the family that we have. I am so Thankful to my Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ. The plan is so perfect and to be able to be together is a goal that is so complete. Families are Forever and I am so glad for mine.


Heather had a good time riding the ATV in the rain.

Brooklyn did too

The food was great.

The kids were set at their own decorated table what fun!

Everyone enjoyed the feast.


Nicholas was the snow disk master....how fun.

Carla and her dad went for a sled ride together

Tim and I even went down the run....I can't believe they talked me into that...

Brooklyn, Alexander and Nicholas all dry,warm and cozy after the snow enjoying Hot Chocolate..

Trunk R Treat

Every year on Halloween our ward has a Trunk R Treat where families get together and enjoy the holiday decorate their trunks and make games and spend time together with other members of the ward. We always make a game and enjoy seeing all the children and adults in costume having fun. They always have plenty of hot dogs and chips so the kids don't just eat candy all night long. Our game this year was a join effort with Scott having the idea and he and his dad making it happen. It was a game where the kids would throw a ball and if it landed in a orange painted cup they won a gold fish and if they didn't they got a toy. It was the favorite of the night and won first place for the best game. Scott bought at least 80 gold fish so towards the end we ended up giving them away if they landed on the orange cup or not. It was so much fun watching the kids try to win (most more than once) and as soon as they were done they would get right back in line to try again. Everyone had a great time and it was fun just to be together with family and friends. I've included some of the grandkids in their costumes and as you can see Tim and I didn't dress up much, yet we enjoyed everyone else. Hope everyone had a HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Holley, my cute daughter in law, sent me some more Pumpkin Patch pictures so I just wanted to post them. One is of all the grand kids that went to the pumpkin patch and the other is the wagon full of grand kids that got a ride from Grandpa, Scott and Kevin. They all thought that was the best ride that day. Pretty cool way to get transport them around and it was free which was a real plus...

Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

We had so much fun at the pumpkin patch on Monday I just had to share with everyone what happen at the end. All the grandkid were having so much fun running through the pumpkin patch and riding in the wagon and playing together. When everyone was done the plan was to go over to Grandma's and Grandpa's to celebrate my birthday with cake and ice cream. We were putting all the pumpkins in the wagon to load them in the car trunk with Brooklyn in for the ride. Grandpa put the two pumpkins in the trunk and than picked up Brooklyn and told her she would have to ride in the trunk home so she could hold her pumpkin. She was all smiles and was ready to go even when Tim started to close the trunk up. She just sat there smiling up at her Grandpa and was ready for the ride home. Tim, of coarse, told her he was just kidding and than picked her up gave her a hug and she got in her car seat. She is such a cutie and Heather took these pictures so I wanted to share with everyone what happen.
Everyone has been so wonderful and I have enjoyed three days of dinners out, presents and enjoy my family. It isn't fun getting older, yet it sure is fun being with a wonderful family that loves me. Thanks to all Love Jeanne

I just added a new element to my blog and I just love it. Thanks Lisa (my cute niece in Las Vegas)for the amazing idea....It has been fun learning new things and being able to be more creative. This morning I was sewing a costume for Brooklyn (our three year old granddaughter) I've included a picture of her she is the one one the right with Kevin's Brooklyn on the left. She is going to be Tinkerbell this year and it has been fun to work on the costume with Heather, her mom. I'll take a picture when it is finished and let everyone see our creation.

I have decided to try and save money at the grocery store and start using coupons again like I did when I was a lot younger and had everyone living at home with us. Autumn is my inspiration and she has got me excited about trying it. The web site we joined is Coupon Sense and it makes it a lot easier than when I did it years ago. It gives you local store lists with their sales and coupons you can use than you go and shop. I am excited about saving some money and it is kind of fun to see how much you can save. Well got to go. Love Jeanne

Being Fed and Renewed

I love this picture of the Savior and feel that I truly sat at His feet and was fed by Him this weekend through His servants during General Conference. Tim and I finally got cable so we were able to enjoy General Conference from the comfort of our family room. It was wonderful to watch all day on Saturday and Sunday and listen to our wonderful church leaders. To know that we have a Heavenly Father that loves us enough to forgive us for our faults and help us to grow stronger through trials. Being grateful for our blessing and making sure we thank our Heavenly Father through our prayers was something I need to do better at. Not just reading the scriptures, but to ponder them and incorporate the lessons into our lives.
After one of the sessions they had a biography of Pres. Monson and it was amazing. From being a young bishop of a ward that had 85 widows to being a young mission president. His life was so interesting and the sacrifices he has given has truly made him the Prophet he is today.
President Monson is a Prophet of the Lord and I am so thankful for him and his counselors. I know the gospel is true, that Jesus Christ gave His life that I might have a life with my loving Heavenly Father if I will be obedient to the commandments. All must be willing to serve, even if it is hard at times the rewards are great. May those that are lost find their way back to the light to sit at His feet and feel of His love. May I be an example for others to fine their way back to the light. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ Amen Love Jeanne

YES on Proposition 8

My family is so awesome and I love this picture at the beach on our vacation. Well, I just finish my last page of calling and just wanted to say that I am glad that it is done. Some were kind and some were not, yet I am glad that I took the time and called people to inform them of the issue of voting yes on proposition 8. Voting yes on proposition 8 states that "only marriage between a man and a women is valid or recognized in California." A yes vote on prop 8 re-establishes traditional marriage as the law, and a no vote allows the legalization of same sex marriage.

I will vote YES and I hope others will too. Love Jeanne