Grandma is the best!

I remember one time my parents were out and Lauren and I were being babysat by Grandma and Grandpa. It was getting late and they let us fall asleep in their bed until my parents came. I couldn't fall asleep, and I felt very scared. I went out into the Family Room to find Grandma and Grandpa watching the news. Grandma told me to come over to her and sit on her lap. She wrapped me up in the orange blanket she had given me and rocked me back and forth. I felt so much love and comfort and I immediately fell asleep in Grandma's arms. This is an experience I will never forget. I love you Grandma!

--Mikell

Perfect Example

Mom has taught by example all of her life. She has been an example of a good wife and mother. She taught me how to cook and clean to prepare me for my future life as a wife and mother. She has shown me by example how to put the needs of her children before her own. We always had new clothes, she rarely did. She always took time out of her schedule to come on field trips with us at school and to help with parties at the school. I was always excited when it was my turn to have her be the room mother in my classroom. She was usually home when we got home from school so that she could ask how our day was. She would always lovingly remind us when we left the house: "remember who you are and act accordingly."

Christmas with Grandma

I remember Grandma and Grandpa would always come over to our house on Christmas morning to eat breakfast. They would always bring oranges to eat with powdered sugar. They would watch us open presents. Then we would go over to their house to eat lunch and open presents. I love to share Christmas with them.

--Brandon

Wolf Creek

I remember when we went to Wolf Creek. We had a great time in the condos. We went to Pineview for the day. I had to help carry Grandpa down to the beach with 3 other strong men, so he could enjoy jet skiing with the family. At one point in the day, Grandpa took Grandma on the Jet Ski. We were all nervous that they would fall in the water and not be able to get back on the Jet Ski. Grandpa got her back safely! Whew!

--Trevor

Grand Canyon

One year we went to the Grand Canyon for Labor Day. My dad opened the the screen door of the hotel office and he accidentally caught my foot on bottom corner of the door. It cut my foot. It was bleeding. I was very sad. I got a Band-aid, and then you let me eat Coco Puffs that morning in your room. I still have a scar on my foot to remind me of that trip!

--Mallory

Liberty Park

I remember going to Liberty Park. We got lunch at Wendy's, and took it to the park. We hurried to eat, so we could float things down the ditches. I brought a Barbie to float. It was a lot of fun to be with you and all my cousins.

--Reagan

Cherry Hill

I remember going to Cherry Hill with you. I don't have a memory of you getting in the water much, but it was fun to go with you.

--Mallory