Memorial Day

GOD BLESS THE USA! Thanks for all those who have served in the military!


Such an AMAZING sight going to the graves of the U.S. Vets


My dad's headstone.

Yesterday was a nice, relaxing day full of fun with just the family. First off, we went and visited my father's grave at the veteran's gravesight next to Camp William's. Eight years ago, May 19,2001, I recieved a phone call around 2:00 a.m. from my sister in Washington. I thought it was just part of my dream I was having, so it took me some time to get up and answer the phone. It was a call to tell me that my dad had passed away. I only had three weeks of school left before I graduated to get my bachelor's. I flew home that morning and just hoped that my professor's would be okay with everything. My roommate, Brandi Oveson, was a huge help at that time in my life. She helped call airlines to book a flight while I got packed and asked her friends to borrow a car to get me to the airport, and emailed all of my professors later that day to let them know what had happened. As soon as that was done, I was on my way at 5 a.m. Though it has been 8 years, I still think about that moment and not listening to the promptings of the spirit to call home the night before just to say hello and goodbye for the last time here on earth. I rarely go to my father's grave because I feel if I really want to remember him the best way is to live the principles he taught and to teach my kids those principles as well. Even though he is missed here on earth, I know he is doing a great work where he is right now. I also think of my mother at this time as well because I know she misses him greatly and wishes he was around so she could talk with him. It is a hard time for her because their anniversary is at the end of this month, his birthday is next month along with Father's Day. My heart goes out to her.





So, off the soap box. The next thing we did was taking the kids swimming. We were at the Lehi Legacy pool for an hour or so and then came home to eat some grilled hot dogs. After eating, we watched Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End, but we all fell asleep and took a nap. We then just chilled for the rest of the evening and grilled some hanburgers for dinner with homemade buns. It was really yummy!!!


Kalena with one of the flowers that we set on my dad's grave.