Spending Time With My Family

One of my favorite things to do in the whole wide world is spending time with my family. I have the greatest brothers and sisters. I love just hanging out and listening to them and watching them interact with their children. We were all raised in the same household and we couldn't be more different and more alike at the same time.
I also love to see how the next generation is coming up . They are a very impressive bunch. I see great things coming from this huge group of grand kids. I feel humbled just by listening to them and hearing their goals. They will have a positive impact in the future.
The hardest part of spending time together is saying good-bye. There never seems to be a good way to say it. We saw some really beautiful scenery and had some laughs and made great t-shirts and pretty soon it has to come to an end. Thank you to everyone that could come. We missed the ones who couldn't make it. I love the memories. Thank you for making my life better and showing me that you care about me and my family. I love you all.

A New Chapter for Ashley

Ashley graduated from high school. Wow, I can hardly believe it. She will be going to BYU-I this fall. She has the Fall/Spring schedule. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in her life. She has had so many people influence her and help show her the way. There is no way a parent can do this alone. She has very special brothers that have helped raise her. Each of them have made a special contribution to the person she is today. I know Ashley loves the time she spends with her brothers and wishes she had more time with them. Ashley also loves the times she spends with Aunts Uncles and Cousins. She loves spending time with all of you. Family reunions are some of her favorite memories. Ashley especially loves spending times with her grandparents. She goes to their house and loves to listen to them remember the good old days. Mom and Dad usually 'get into it' because they each remember things a little differently than each other. They will argue over who remembers the best. Sometimes they are both wrong. I know Ashley is in for bigger things in life. I pray that I have taught her what she needs to know to be a well adjusted adult, we'll see. You probably need to be a well adjusted adult in order to show someone else how to do it. We might be behind the 8 Ball here. I love you Sis. It's been great hanging out with you.

It's back to school time again. This time of year comes around too often. Ashley is a Senior this year. I can hardly believe my baby is grown up. Ashley is not playing volleyball this fall. All that girl drama is too much to handle. She has a job. I don't quite get it but she is a mentor to a developmentally delayed child. She is allowed to spend up to 22 hours a week with the child and do whatever she and the child might want to do. Go shopping, do household chores, homework or whatever. Ashley really likes this kind of work.
I am back at the school district. I wish I could find something else. I keep looking and applying to various places.
We had everyone at home at different times this summer. It was so much fun having all the grandkids at home all at the same time. It was also nice to see Melissa and her kids. Lynette and her family. Leon and Danny. Steve and Melanie. Gary came for a couple of days. Of course I see Teresa and her family and Alecia and her family on a regular basis. I am very grateful to be able to have so much of my family stopping by mom and dad's house. I get to see family when they come to town to see mom and dad. That is a bonus for me.

Our Growing Family

I can't believe how fast things change. Since we had our family pictures taken a year and a half ago, we have had 3 new additions to our family. Each of the families with kids have added one more to the mix. I already introduced you to Vivian, Scott and Julie's little one. David and Cheri added Kennedi and Shea and Erin added Emily. Three new girls. WOW!

As you can see, we have a new addition to our family. Vivian Pearl Gibbons was born on July 21. She is a sweet baby. She squeaks when she has an unfulfilled need. We were a little surprised to see the blond hair. Cadee's hair was dark. I guess Vivian is just showing us she is an individual. What a beauty.

Aren't they adorable!