I haven't updated since Christmas

Well I haven't bogged for about 2 months. It has been a very busy year so far. Ryan was still swimming. Then Relief Society has kept me very busy. I also had to do my first funeral as RS President. Then in January my very best friend and walking partner/Eileen went in the hospital. Then on February 8th, she passed away. She fought breast cancer (second time) for the past four years. Eileen and her husband Ted are the friends that we went to Alaska fishing with last summer. She is such a great person and friend. I miss her.

Well on a happier note. The grandchildren are so much fun, such a joy.
Ryan is happy but Anna doesn't look to sure.

Axel the little King of the house. Oh, so cute.

Axel just chill'n. How, cute is he?

Anna loves sitting in Grandpa's chair and looking like a big girl.

CHRISTMAS 2008

Here they are waiting to open presents!
Amanda opening her final gift? She is
saying "NO Way".

She got a CAR!!! Here she is so excited standing
by the car in the cold morning air.

Ryan got a quilt for Christmas, made by Mom and Amanda.

Anna all happy about Christmas, feeling big in the chair.

Axel is just enjoying the day.

We had a great, fun Christmas at our house.
Hope you had the same.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

A SHORT UPDATE

Wow, it is December already! Are you already for Christmas? I am NOT!!! I haven't even been able to update my blog very well, so sorry.
I have been under the weather as of late and haven't felt like doing much of anything.

Last night for Family Night a few of us went to the pool. For some of us that is just not our thing. And then there were a few who just sat and watched those in the pool.
Who actually went swimming? It was of course our two swimmers Thomas and Ryan,
they had to see who was fastest. It was Ryan! It really wasn't fair for Thomas since he hasn't been swimming for over two years. Then Jacob, Joellen and Anna (this was her first time at the pool, and loved it). I got to the pool and realized I didn't have my camera,
so sorry again no pictures at the pool.

But after wards we went home to have Hot Fudge Ice cream. Yes, on a cold and snowy night. But it was oh so good. I did get a picture of Anna and Grandpa. He was trying to get her to sleep since it was way past her bedtime. It was a very fun evening.

Anna's 1st Birthday

Anna didn't know what to play with first. She also
started to walk the week of her birthday. It is so great to see her
walk like a drunken monkey. After her cake and ice cream
she was so hopped up on sugar she just kept moving.
A way fun time!

We had a little birthday party at our house for Anna.
It was so fun watching her open her presents.

Axel's Blessing Day

Axel Kent Jenkins was blessed on November 2, 2008.

Justin wanted to wait until Thomas got home so he
waited a few months. We had Rachel's family
and our family over to our house after the blessing.
It was a great day.

Halloween

Axel the pirate. Rachel made the cute outfit. Arh. Oh, so cute!!!

The Salt Lake store wanted everyone to wear a costume.
Glen was the new law in town. If you look close he has a mustache.
It was a fun day.

He is Back Home

Doesn't he look GREAT!!! Thomas got home from his mission on
October 15, at about 10:50 PM. It is so great to have have him home.

Thomas, Ryan and Amanda on the ride home. Yes, Amanda was
happy to have Thomas home. I just got her at a bad time.

Thomas under our Welcome Home sign that we have.