Update

I really meant to post an update after my "Life" post in April but as life goes on it didn't happen. But I really am doing pretty good (all things considered). I continue to gain new perspectives on life everyday, as I'm sure I'm supposed to. 

I've pretty much been 'home' since the beginning of May spending time with my mom during her last few weeks of life. I will forever cherish this time I had with her. She was an amazing women and I've always looked up to her in so many ways. I couldn't have asked for a better mother and am grateful most of all for all that she taught me. She didn't teach me through words but more through her example. I'm grateful for her patience in raising me and for never giving up on me. I'm where I am now and more able to cope with this tragedy because of her. This road will not be easy and she will be greatly missed but I KNOW that if I live worthy I will see her again! I'm so grateful for my Savior and his sacrifice, and my parents and my own temple marriages, which make that possible.

In Loving Memory

Phyllis ________, 55, passed away peacefully at her home in _________, Utah, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born _____________ in _________, Utah to Robert Phil and Roene __________ and was the youngest of three daughters. Phyllis was sealed for time and all eternity to her sweetheart, Kirkman __________ on February 16, 1974, in the St. George LDS Temple. They are the parents of four children and the grandparents of seven grandchildren.

Phyllis loved to provide service to others and had a deep, unwavering faith. She always served with her whole heart in the many callings she had in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed attending the Temple. She loved sewing and quilting, but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her top priority was her family and she made her home a magical and welcoming place for all of us. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, cousin, niece, and friend to so many who loved her so much.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Kirk; children, Mindi (Kenny) ______, Kody (Rachel) ________, Krystal _______, and MaKayle (Luke) _______; grandchildren, Kaden and Kyler _________, Kelton, Rylee, Bitner, Kinley ________ and Kaisa ________; her Mother, Roene A. _________; sisters, RoLayne (Harry J.) _______, Lynda (Paul) _________; in addition to many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death by her Father, Robert Phil _________.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the __________________________, . Visitations will be held on Sunday evening, May 17, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, and on Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel. Interment will be held at the __________, Utah, Cemetery. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for all those who provided compassionate love and support to Phyllis, during her illness.

Expressions of love and sympathy may be made through donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 801-584-5800 or Primary Children's Medical Center, 801-662-5959 or donate online.

Late Easter

While we were in St. George for the birthday party Peanut finally got her Easter present from Grandma!

So cute! And she made it herself. Peanut LOVED all the candy inside!

And we got to play in some water which is always fun!

Peanut was a little scared of this 'sprinkler' at first and just cried but once we turned the water down and showed her how fun it was she loved it! Mason on the other hand just ran right through with no fear whatsoever!

We tried very unsuccessfully to get a pic with both kiddos looking at the camera.

So fun to play with cousin Mason! Wish they lived closer!

And of course Uncle Matt is a fav!

Happy 60th Momma Rose!

Grandma's birthday was a big one this year so we decided to all go down and join the party. We surprised her at a park where we had a delicious lunch, played on the playground, and then (because it was so windy) returned to her house to open presents and eat some yummy cake.

There was a little joke involved with all the presents this year because of a note she caught being passed in one of her classes asking if they thought Mrs. L looks like Hannah Montana. We had a good laugh at the story and then decided to throw her a Hannah Montana birthday party. I didn't get a picture of all the Hannah Montana decorations at the park but they were cute!

Grandma and her Hannah Montana Tennis Player barbie doll from Matt and Steph.

The Hannah Montana school supplies from us.

And the darling cake made and decorated by Steph with a little help from Lindsay and I.
Happy Birthday Grandma!