Chapter 23: Three Men and a Lady

My kids are so fortunate to have such a great Dad, when we first found out that we were going to become parents, I remember Scott being very nervous and scared at the thought of being a Dad, and all the responsibilities that come with the "title". But when Bradley was born, he fell into his parental role with such a great love and amazement for this tiny infant we now cared for. With each of the others that came along, the love just grew and grew, and "Dad" bacame more of a statement and not just a word.

To: Scott, Everett (Pappy), and Dad (Grandpa Clifford)

Happy Father's Day to the three most special Father's we know. We love, love, love you and are soooooooooo greatful for all you do for us.





(p.s. Kennadee is missing from these pictures, because she was out at Grandma and Grandpa Merkley's)

Chapter 22: "On Channel Four"

Well, there is no going back now (dun, dun, dun) our baby has turned 4. She decided she wanted a Mickey Mouse Birthday, which to her meant Mickey Mouse plates, cups, napkins and banner, but she did not want a Mickey Mouse birthday cake, she wanted a strawberry cake. She got to pick a friend to take swimming and eat over, so she decided to invite our neighbor Brina Merrill, we went swimming and had lots and lots of fun. Then alot of her Aunts, Uncles and cousins came to help her celebrate with a Birthday BBQ. We started a fire in the backyard and roasted hot dogs for dinner, after dinner it was time for presents and cake. Lainee was very excited to get to open her presents and she is one to savor every moment and take it all in. She was also very excited about her strawberry cake, (which she helped Mom to decorate) she couldn't wait to dig into it. Happy Birthday Little Lainee Lou Lou, and many more on channel four!!!







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Chapter 21: One moment in time

You know you find yourself going along, just going about your day and then suddenly that one moment in time comes and changes your life.

Today I was in Salt Lake with all my kids and I took them out to lunch, after eating we all piled back into the truck, when to Lainee's dismay she realized that she had forgotten her purse inside the restaurant. I asked Bradley to go back in and grab her purse, he got out and went back in and at first glance couldn't see it, so he came back to the truck, I asked if he could go and check one more time so he turned right around and went to run back and check.....as I watched him run across the parking lot, a car came into my view and with a screeeeeech of his brakes I watched as Bradley jumped with fright and saw as the car came to a stop just inches away from him. I know I stopped breathing and I felt my heart stop and then speed up so fast I thought it would jump right out of my chest. Zacky, Kennadee and Lainee were all watching Bradley as well, and I think we all had the same reaction and thought "Holy Crap" did we just see what we thought we just saw? Zachary asked me why I made that weird sound, and I honestly don't remember making any sound. After Bradley got back in the car and we talked about it for a while, since I couldn't drive and Bradley was understandably upset, Zachary said "Mom, my tummy still feels funny", I told him that is what happens when you see something that could hurt someone you love. Bradley is very lucky, I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father and Bradley's Guardian Angels for protecting him from something that could have had a much different outcome. In that one moment in time, I remembered everything about my son that makes him one of the most precious things in my life and I hope I will have many, many, many more years to make memories with him.



Oh and never fear, Bradley did get Lainee's purse back for her (what a brother!)

Chapter 20: Bo

Zachary brought this letter home and I just couldn't help but post it. He was asked to write a letter to "Bo" (who is supposedly Pres. Obama's dog?? I have yet to confirm this.) Here are his words in his own writing.

5-28-09

Dear Bo,

I think you are a good dog, I think you are a cool dog. your are the best Priesadints of all!!!!! I have a dog to her name is SoPhie. I like my Last name it is King. I Like your name bo. P.S. do you like b.y.u. or utes is your home honted.

from: Zachary
to: bo

I absolutely love this letter, it is such a Zacky letter, so random and fun.
Hope you enjoy!