Go Jazz Go!

Once again, thanks to Cal, Doug & the family get to enjoy a few Jazz games this season. Doug is fortunate to get to go to many of them actually! Despite only getting half of a season with the whole lame lock out situation this season, we are always thrilled to enjoy a nice night of basketball fun! I'm happy for whatever ones I get to sneak in since my free nights are a bit few & far between! :} 

It makes for a great family night when we get all 4 of his seats on Row 7! :} (But, sorry we had to leave you home this time Bradon...that's what we get for having 5 of us! :})

Kaley trying hard to catch the balls they were throwing.

"Darn!" :}

We're fortunate to have a great view! :}

GO JAZZ GO!! 

This was an exciting game for sure, against the Cleveland Cavs! The Jazz ended up winning 113-105!

I always enjoy watching the girls dance...they've got some moves! I'm sure the boys enjoy it too; but, probably not for the same reasons! :}

Gotta luv the Bear! And he sure loves messing with these guards! (well, with everyone really! :}). Actually, this night he accidentally dropped a cake from the 2nd level down on someones head. We thought it was one of his pranks; but, found out later it wasn't really supposed to happen....he was just supposed to deliver it to a guy in the stands. Pretty funny! :}

This one was date night for Doug & I last weekend. It was a good game; but, top ranked Oklahoma was doing their thing & beat us 101-87. Still an exiting game to watch! And it's always fun when ESPN is there to televise the game! :} 

It's always nice to run into old friends at the game, like Keith & Kevin Zimmerman here, who were sitting across from us. "Hi Guys!" :} (we did actually see them in the hall; but, just had to try & get a picture of them from across the court anyway! :}

There's always some characters in the stands! :}

...besides The Bear that is! :}

Back to the game....

And, as Doug makes it home, I hear they just beat the Wizards 114-110! Whoo Hoo...WAY TO GO JAZZ!! :}

Quality Family Time at Grandma's House

We've been trying to make some extra effort in spending time at Grandma's more lately. Mom has her hands full in taking care of her..it's a 24/7 job! But., she's doing fabulous & we are so grateful she can. It's hard to watch her frail into her current state. She is 95 after all & we feel fortunate to have had her this long. But, we also know her days are limited. Not that it should take knowing that to think we need to be there more; but, sometimes it does do just that! And it's great to get in some game time while we're at it too! :}

And cute sibling time is always nice too! :}

Can we say 9, going on 19?! :}

And it's always nice when you happen to see another sibling while you're there (or anywhere for that matter!) too! :}

It was a great surprise to see John & Keith walk in the door this Sunday (visiting from KY for Keith's own Grandma's funeral...that part, not so great)

You know it's silly time with Aunt Sherrie! :}

And Mommy will always take extra cuddle time with her girl! :}

It's been interesting watching Grandma. She'll sleep for days, you'll go in to hold her hand not knowing if it may be her last day; then, all of a sudden she's up, putting on her wrinkle cream & playing a round of Rummikub. We were glad she was awake for us this last time. She let me feed her some ice cream...she told me she could have that any time she wanted now. She said it didn't matter if it was for breakfast, or whenever. Guess she's got a point..I'm not stopping her from enjoying her ice cream! :} We're just grateful for whatever chance we get...something not to take for granted!

Kaley's Special Day

Kaley has chosen to be baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She has enjoyed her weekly visits from the Sister Missionaries, and we know they love seeing her too (it's always an entertaining visit at our house :}). We told them we wanted to wait until she could give a good reason as to why she wanted to be baptized (not, because "I'm told I should" or "Because my friends are" :}). But, when she said it was to be closer to God...you can't really argue that one! :} And despite our own differences in beliefs, we were very proud of her for making that choice on her own & making the effort to keep God & Jesus close to her heart. This we do not disagree with! Whatever it takes to feel that power, I'm all for!

She's such a cutie...got to love her sweet spirit! She was very excited for her special day! :}

Grandma Leach was very thrilled with her decision too! We're thinking Grandpa Leach may have played a part in that! :}

Love my angel! :}

It was great to have so much support there for her, and to have her good friends there to celebrate her day!

Her buddy Cason..he's such a little stud! :}

We had a celebration at our house after. Good to see Bradon, Connor & Drew (good friend from elementary & Cason's big brother) together again!

We have the best family, friends & neighbors!! :}

Our friend, Matt, performed the baptism for us. We love the Schaefermeyers...good neighbors to have! :}

Big Brother supporting his sister :}

 Congratulations on your decision Kaley, we are proud of you!

Going Out In Style

Sadly, the year ended with another passing of a good friend's Father. I guess we're just at that stage in life now (Wow, doesn't that make me feel old?! :}). That was the 4th one, including my own Pops, in the matter of 6 months. This time it was the May Family. The May's & I go way back. I was glad I could make it to the service & be able to see so many of the family again, that I haven't seen in many years. I was glad to also see this awesome trailer that Dave built to carry his casket to the cemetary in.

Their family is very into their Harleys. Their parents did a lot of traveling on theirs, even starting up "The Temple Riders Association"

Dave built this trailer to be able to be pulled by his Dad's motorcycle

Seeing the long percession of bikes leading the was pretty awesome

And seeing their Mom on the back of it, in her church clothes & all, was classic! :}

I know all too well how hard this time is for them. May they hold on to all their happy memories & keep them close to their heart! RIP Mr. May!