{Memorial Day}

I'm slowly, but surely getting caught up on my blogging.  It's a lofty goal, but I am confident that I can get it done in the next few weeks now that my phone and computer have worked out all of their issues with each other! 

This year, on Memorial Day we visited the cemeteries, like we do each year.  This year we started at Daddy-Daddy's grave.  We lost him last September so this will be a new addition to our usual visits.  The battery on my camera died, so I didn't get any photos of that stop, but it was really cool.  We met up with Branigan, Julie & Beau and Tyler, Dolly, Jonathan & Dylan at the cemetery and waited for my Dad and Rondi, who brought pizza and drinks since we hadn't eaten.  Don't judge us for eating and having a nice little picnic--even though the signs said not to.  We were hungry and had a long day ahead of us. 

Next we went to Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Bountiful to visit the graves of my Mom and Jarrod.  It was beautiful as usual, and my dad made it look even better when he whipped out his trimmer and edger, fired it up and went to town on the grass around the markers. I'm sure that no one noticed the humming of the gas-powered machines on this peaceful day.  Hee, hee!  My Grandma and Grandpa Jefferies joined us later and we had a nice visit.  Memorial Day is always an emotional day for me.  I miss my mom so much.  I still catch myself reaching for the phone to call her and ask her about a recipe or to tell her about something happening in my life.  And Jarrod...I mean, who wouldn't miss him?  Even though I had my doubts while growing up, he was a pretty great brother and I miss his loud laugh and control-freak tendencies.  He was a fabulous uncle to Isaac and I'm sad that he isn't here to know Eli. Here are some pictures of our day...

Jarrod's marker--with the golf ball that Eli kept wanting to play with.

 My Mom's marker--thanks for making it look so great Rondi and Dad!

Jonathan and Dylan playing 'tag' and Eli escaping--his usual Method of Operation.

Sweet Julie standing by the cars where little Beau was napping.

Tyler and Grandpa Jefferies

 Us

  

Rondi, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa Jefferies

    Jonathan, Isaac and Dylan

{Murray City Fire Department}

Back in late May I was able to take Isaac to a fire station in Murray. They let him climb all over the trucks and push the siren. We also got to eat hotdogs and potato chips with the firemen. It was a great day--even though it was chilly and rainy.

Next to the ambulance

The front of the fire truck

Driving the fire truck

Checking out the hoses and levers

{Last Day of Preschool}

The last day of Preschool this year was a "Circus" day. All of the teachers and directors were dressed as clowns and they had balloons everywhere! It's sad that my little Isaac is growing up and will start Kindergarten this year. He really liked Mrs. Ketterer and all of his preschool friends. He learned a lot and we are thrilled that he was able to attend such a great preschool!

Isaac and Mrs. Ketterer

Isaac and his blue balloon

Isaac and Mrs. Romig