My Dad

My dad was my hero, my dad was my friend.

I will always look up to him til the end.

He made some bad choices that hurt us a lot.

But in our heart he will not be forgot.

He was an awesome dad in so many ways,

he made you look forward to the coming days.

He made us all love what the outdoors was like,

Swimming, camping, boating, or a hike,

The long rides I used to think could be such a bore,

I wish you were here so we could do much more.

Your grandkids adored you and loved when you'd stop by.

You would hug and play and give them a candy high.

I enjoyed the conversations that we had

That hug and kiss I received from my Dad.

I still often get told I am just like you,

My looks, my attitude, work ethic, and a lot that I do.

It makes me proud and I hope I can pass this along,

I hope my boys inherit this and will be so strong.

They love the times they had with you.

Lake Powell, road trips, Disneyland to name a few.

My girls loved you so and we all miss you so bad.

Sometimes when I think about it it makes me so sad.

Shane was so hurt he lost a dear friend,

We all wanted you around to the very end.

There is so much you have missed.

And often times I get pissed.

I really did need you around alot longer.

In hopes that my heart could get stronger.

After four years the pain is still there.

To think of you gone still brings me to tears.

A girl needs her dad in good times and bad,

Without you still here your family is sad.

We miss you more then you will ever know,

but I understand you felt you had to go.

I hope you know we all love you so.

It has been four years since my dad died, and I miss him so. There hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about him, wanted to tell him something, show him something, call him, hear his voice, etc. He made a lot of mistakes in his life, but as a dad, a son, a brother, a friend, a father-in-law, a grandpa he ranked high and did his best!!! I love you Dad!!! I miss you tons!!! You are always in my thoughts. My son Dereck right after my dad passed away would see me crying and say you are thinking of Grandpa we miss him huh??? Everyday as I went to work right after, and was taking him to daycare he knew it and he would give me hugs. Still to this day he knows when I am thinking of my dad and he comes and gives me loves. In a way I think he picked up where my Dad left off. My dad gave the best hugs and kisses. You knew they were sincere. I just wanted to write and pay tribute again to my wonderful Dad!!! I love you!!

Spring Break and Wellington Weekend

Shane had been working in Sunnyside Utah for about 2 1/2 weeks. During the kids Spring Break and one of the weekends we decided to join him. Let me just tell you it is quite exciting.This is Cambree, Natasha's friend, and my friend Shanon's daughter. Well there I taught her how to ride the motorcycle. I had to run beside her and Dereck as they both learned.
This is Ryan showing off and doing jumps onto the trailer.
Dereck as he is mastering the skill of riding a motorcycle. Can I tell you, it gave my heart a little jump when he took off on his own.
Tyson and Jace coming done the slide at a dinosaur park in Price. This is the kids like second or third cousin. Jace is Garth's son Bryce's little boy.
Natasha waiting for her turn to ride the motorcycle.

Natasha and Jace ain't they pretty cute. Jace looks just like Bryce and his Grandpa Garth!!!

Kyiler and Natasha on the four wheeler. Kyiler is Shanon's son. Dereck being cool!!!!
Cambree so very proud of herself that she has such a big GRIN!!!

The boys climbing the wall at the dinosaur park.

We also went to the dinosaur museum in Price. Here the kids are in a tee pee.
If they could only always sit this quietly and loving side by side!!! I think my actual thoughts were too bad that Dinosaur ain't alive to scare them into being good!!!
Natasha playing with the Dinosaur puppets.
Dereck swimming.

This is Jace and his mom Jenna!!! Bryce now works with Shane so they were down there as well!!! It was fun to spend the time with the kids and create memories!!!

Ryan's Prom 2008

So today is Ryan's Prom, and he is taking his girlfriend Whitney. Can you say it is is pretty expensive. His tuxedo cost $40, haircut $10, carwash and gas $40, pictures $25, and dinner $75. Oh yeah, expensive!!! Just think what I could have bought for myself. J/K LOL. Ryan is a good kid and I hope he has a great time. He's pretty cute don't you think?
They are going to Ruby River for dinner. His girlfriend doesn't know, she thought they were going to the Smokehouse because it is cheap. I hope she likes her surprise.
I really hope he is careful with my Excursion. You know it isn't the easiestvehicle to maneuver. I told him to park far away from everyone else.
They had started out with her Dad taking pictures, and Ryan got something in his eye so that is why it is a little inflamed.
All in all I hope they have a great time. I think they look pretty cute, and grown up, but boy it is hard to believe he is almost 18, and another one of my babes is grown and moving on with life. I love you Ryan.