WHAT A GREAT JOURNAL ....

I never realized how important these blogs are.... Each of these post are something that has happened in my life over the past couple of years. It was rather fun to go back through them and remember the good times and the not so good times... Thanks everyone for helping me remember what blessings I have and have had in my life.

I guess I need to finish catching it up...

TABBY IN THE FALL

I don't know why this is underlining again... oh well..
Just returned from Tabby and it was great... I had Qyncee and Gracee and Hunter with me, and also Grandpa and Grandma.

It is that time of year to start closing up the place for winter...It was been a good year out there, I know Grandma and Grandpa have really enjoyed it since Grandpa has had his halo off. It all ends to soon.

This week has been alot of fun with the kids there... we had our fires, and games, and talk time. I think I will have a grandma and grandkid day next year.... any takers?

Some of these pictures may be boring, but I think Melissa and Natalie will enjoy each one, because in Hawaii you just don't get the season change and I think they miss that. Love you all!

HAWAII

I don't have pictures yet...but when I get home I will! I still have a week here in Hawaii and it is going to be bitter sweet to leave it. I have had so much fun with Melissa and Jimmy and Madeline and Natalie. We have seen so many wonderful things and enjoyed the beach and the sites here in Oahu.
It has been rainy and cloudy I would say most of the time I have been here. But, I have enjoyed the time I have had to spend with the family. I miss this part of the family a lot. I have enjoyed just relaxing and doing what I want and when I want. I guess I do that at home also, but at home, life goes on. Here it is as if it stands still. You know you need that down time once in awhile.

So, just thought I would post something. There is a lot of catching up to do on this blog since the last entry. (miss you Pat!).

Thanks for the memories.....

A special thanks to one of the greatest and dearest friends I have ever had. She loved so much of life and we had so many laughs and good times together. Thank you Pat for being my friend and one that would listen to not only my words but also my heart. I love you and miss you.

Patricia Ann Mellor Garrard

1961 ~ 2009

Our loving wife, mom, and grandma returned home to our Heavenly Father Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by her family, after a 7 year courageous fight against cancer.
Pat was born January 26, 1961 in Spanish Fork, UT to LaVelle and Virginia Adams Mellor. She graduated from Orem High School in 1979. She married her eternal companion, L. James Garrard, in the Manti Temple on March 15, 1980.
Pat was a member of the LDS Big Canyon Ward. She held many callings in the Primary, Young Women’s and Relief Society Presidency, but her most favorite calling was in the nursery. She will always be their “Grandma Pat.”
Mom loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She held a special place in her heart for all of her nieces and nephews. She loved walking around Brighton in the fall, snowmobiling in the winter, planting her flowers in the spring and camping at Potter’s Pond in the summer. She loved to cook for her family, quilt with her friends and will always be famous for her homemade salsa.
Mom was the most selfless person we have ever known. We always knew we could count on her for help with anything from babysitting grandkids, cooking meals for neighbors or finding lost items.
We love you, Mom. Your courage and your strength have been such an inspiration to us all. We take such comfort in knowing that Families are Forever and that you are having a beautiful reunion in Heaven.
Pat is survived by her husband; children: Josh (Leeann), Cameron (Brittenay), Brittney, Cody; Grandchildren: Bailey, Ryleigh, Avery, Luke, Presley, Kaylana, Malia, Landon, Carson; brothers: Dennis (Barbara), Steve (Cindy) and sister: June (Merrill) Thomas, Mother and Father in-law: Leslie and Janet Garrard and many brother and sister in-laws.
Preceded in death by her parents and Son: Jared.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the town of Lake Point for all their service, Dr. Xylina Greg, Dr. Anna Beck and hospice services.
A Viewing will be held Friday the 22nd from 6 pm to 8 pm at the LDS chapel - 57 West Porter Way Stansbury Park and a short viewing Saturday 11 am at the Lake Point Chapel, prior to the funeral. Funeral services will be held Saturday the 23rd 12 pm, at the Lake Point Chapel. Interment will be the Lake Point Cemetery.

Events of the weeks....

These are my dear old dad and what he has to be in for the next 3-6 months, he is a trooper! It is tough at times but he sure is doing good at handling the fact that we have to help him more than he is use to.




As soon as Natalie's computer arrives in Hawaii, she will fix my blog page...

It has been an eventful couple of weeks.... Natalie has moved to Hawaii, Dad fell and broke his neck in 4 places and now wears a Halo neck brace, lost my friend Craig, the tracker's starter went out, Chloe was in the hospital with dehydration, my Niece's appentices burst and whatever else could happen did. But we are all still happy and have each other so that is all that matters.

So keep smiling things could be worst!

fun for you and fun for me...

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

fun for you and fun for me...

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.

The catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

NEED SOME NEWS?

Christmas has come and gone. It was an exciting one.

The New Year has begun on the right foot.

Dad and Mom are doing pretty good. Melissa and Jimmy and Madeline are in Hawaii and doing really well. As for the rest of the us, we are making the most and the best of everything.

The weather is warmer, and I am excited to get out and work in the yard. Just a few more months and Dad and Mom will be able to spend their time in Tabby again and that will be good.

School (work) has been good this year again. I have enjoyed working with the people I do and with the kids. They are all pretty awesome!