Gma/Gpa Jackson's Blog

Could there be a happier little smile?

2009-10-19T17:13:00.001-06:00

What a cute little witch.

2009-10-19T17:08:00.000-06:00

We love you Guys

2009-05-24T10:24:00.003-06:00

I'm sure there are lots more pictures to come. I love this one! Good job Jen on a great shot. What a beautiful day and a beautiful couple. Happy 50 years

from us...

Surprise Evening Party!

2009-05-24T10:22:00.000-06:00

The Upcoming Golden Anniversary

2009-05-15T05:19:00.001-06:00

Going Private

2009-03-21T20:28:00.001-06:00

We are going private again. Please leave your email and we'll add you.

Natasha & Kyler's Baby Shower

2009-03-11T20:38:00.000-06:00

Our Trip to See Grandpa

2009-03-10T18:51:00.003-06:00

Mom will have to give you her more insightful opinion. But I was pleasantly surprised to see grandpa, he physically looked well, good color, not too thin, and he just looked good. He was docile and seemed like he knew what was going on and wanted to answer but couldn't. His mind is not the same. Our prayers our with him.

Lucy, Grandma Bubba, Grandpa Bill & Grandma Bonnie

Notice the cell phones and un-popped popcorn in the middle. I'd have to say there were two major laughs over the weekend, (in my opinion). #1 was mom and dad watched this video here and believed it 100%. So we challenged it. We called the cell phones to see if they would actually pop the popcorn.....and....this picture is after we tried it. Sorry mom and dad, didn't work.

#2 funniest was dad telling Billy several times, "Billy can you please talk with your mouth closed?"

He was trying to talk to Uncle Gary and Billy was talking over them and dad was just thinking differently than it came out.

Kamrie turned one

2009-02-25T14:41:00.004-07:00

Kamrie turned one on Monday

Also Mckade is getting baptised this Saturday Febuary the 28th at 9:00am for anyone that would like to come.

Hello All

2009-02-22T10:42:00.005-07:00

Hey fam! Sorta seems like facebook and twitter are replacing our family blog huh? Well I miss you all and would love to hear more of what's up.

We're pretty excited about the beanies Grandma Bubba knitted us. She's working her way to all the girls, pretty **special**.

Greg & the kids are spending every moment not working or at school skiing.

The economy sucks.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2008-12-31T19:11:00.001-07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2008-11-28T11:53:00.002-07:00

We have a new picture storage place for Brock. I thought I'd tell everyone about it. Kinda dumb..

Have a good day!

Everyone Still Okay?

2008-11-05T19:46:00.002-07:00

Hard to tell from our FAMILY blog. Elections are OVER, who hoo!!!! Now we can all start watching some REAL TV again. Well missin' all of you. And hey I changed my blog to private so send me your email and I'll add you to it and send you the link. Or check out our old one and leave a comment. Turns out there are some scary people out there messin' with blogs. I want to be more safe. {kamisubird_1@msn.com}. Hope to hear from some of you before Thanksgiving.

For you Kami..

2008-09-25T18:09:00.005-06:00

Hello...Family????

2008-09-21T21:06:00.003-06:00

So just a little shout out to you all. I check this blog regularly, only to find the same post I saw last time I checked.

I know we all are busy. But if we could all dig down and find even a minute occasionally to do a little family/personal update wouldn't that be sweet??

So I tag anyone who reads this. You don't even need to post pictures, just a quick, even one liner update on you and your family.

Just a thought, you too mom. Love you all and hope you are all doing well.

Happy Anniversary Grandma & Grandpa

2008-09-12T21:09:00.001-06:00

Click to see article about Grandma & Grandpa's Anniversary.

Happy 1st Birthday Faith!

2008-09-01T08:42:00.005-06:00

8.30.08-It's been a quick fabulous year. We are a much better, happier family with Faith in it. Happy Birthday Faith Suzanne Bird!

Happy Birthday Gma Bubba!!!

2008-08-29T07:58:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday grandma Bubba, you are the greatest great grandma anyone could ask for we love and miss you, hope you have a wonderful birthday!!! Love:Tyson,Chelsy,Mckade,Treyton,and Kamrie

My picture addition...

2008-08-19T15:45:00.004-06:00

Had a WONDERFUL time, and it was so good to see each and every one of you!

Grandma & Grandpa's 70th & Reunion

2008-08-17T13:57:00.008-06:00

Our Twin Falls Idaho reunion was a reason to "raise the roof" huh?

It is a beautiful place.

We started with a tour of the Twin Falls Temple. It was very beautiful.

Grandma & Grandpa, 70 years, wow!!!!

The after walk through reception.

Sorry Karm, had to get your picture.

Then to Dinner and auction and Blue Lakes Country Club.

Bass Lake Swimming after.

Short and sweet, it was nice to see everyone that could come. We missed those of you that couldn't make it.

Okay so for those of you that got great pictures, PLEASE SHARE, you can edit my post and just add them to it, or do your own, but let's put them on to share them. I didn't get too many good ones, my camera was having trouble.

Back to School

2008-08-13T09:26:00.002-06:00

Does anyone else get a little depressed at this time of year? Don't get me wrong once I am used to the adjustment I enjoy having an easier time with less people to get things done. It's just...it feels like my kids are being taken away from me against my will. I love having them around, and at home and being the biggest influence they have. It seems like they go to school and have more time there, than at home, with me.

I never understood why mom would always get sad around back to school time.
Now, I fully get it! Kor-are your boys going to kindergarten?

Grandma & Grandpa Heiner's book

2008-08-13T09:24:00.004-06:00

Click here to see.

You can click above to view and or order the book. It should be a fun gift for them to get for their 70th anniversary. Good idea mom.

Also, who all is going? We are going, and would love to see everyone.

Jon

2008-08-05T10:31:00.002-06:00

Jon Hall came in today and would like someone to help him with a blog

Brocks Birthday....

2008-08-01T10:08:00.003-06:00

Can you believe Brock is 20 today? He is so far away in Sweden, serving the Lord. What an amazing gift he is giving. Everyone say Happy Birthday to Elder Brock Jackson. He used to love our Dog Chelsea so much. But most of all, Brock loved to go shopping for toys. Especially at KMart. He also love playing games with grandma and putting together puzzels. He was amazing at putting a puzzel together ...fast..!! I also remember how he used to type and handle a computer when he was 3 and younger. We miss you Brock. We are so proud of you.

Happy 4th Birthday Billy Bird!

2008-07-31T11:21:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet, angelic, crazy, energetic, fearless, happy, ball throwing, bike riding little boy.

We had a little party for those around here, at the park by our house for Billy. Thanks so much Tyson & Chelsy for coming and bringing your kids. My kids loved playing with your kids. And you're little Camrie is such a doll.

Kori thank you so much for coming too, I loved seeing you. And your boys were TOO cute! I love that they did warm up and they all played so cute together.

Mom and dad, thank you for coming too. And just everyone, it was so nice to see you all I just can't say. And Billy had a wonderful birthday. We need to make it happen more often.

Pictures for mom...

2008-07-29T21:03:00.002-06:00

A Bit of Hawaii

2008-07-27T13:06:00.001-06:00

Hawaii

2008-07-25T19:35:00.000-06:00

Kerina and I had a business meeting in Hawaii, and thought we would say hi.

Happy Birthday Dad!

2008-07-19T07:54:00.002-06:00

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday and I love you! I hope you have a great day!

Karma's Post

2008-07-11T09:26:00.001-06:00

Photobucket Album

Karma's Post FINALLY!

2008-07-11T09:14:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Sky, Happy Baptism & Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-06T14:26:00.005-06:00

My sweet, sweet Sky. I can't explain in words what a wonderful day this was. Sky was so ready to be baptized. She felt the spirit she knew what she was doing and she made the choice herself. She was glowing. When she got out of the font after being baptized she was shaking like crazy. Part of it was that she had a little fever, but the major part was her excitement. It was great, and thanks to everyone who came. I know it wasn't the easiest time for a baptism. And those of you that couldn't come, we missed you!

Thanks so much mom and dad for all your help with the kids, food and just getting everything ready. I really appreciate it. I couldn't have put this all together without you.

Sorry Jen. You didn't want your pictures so I stole it. I just have to say Jen gave a talk on Baptism. It was so beautiful. There was so much I loved about it. The highlights were you could feel Jen's testimony and she really brought the spirit into the room, Sky loved it and was really listening and understanding, even Jackson listened. Greg's grandpa who doesn't give compliments said it was one of the best talks he's heard at a baptism and he's been to a ton of them. I know it was hard for you guys to come so far on a holiday weekend when you had stuff going on. It meant the world to us that you came and also talked. Thank you to your whole family for coming. You can't know how much it meant.

This is a please don't take my picture KAMI! ANd well I had to. LOL!

Okay, I am sorry

2008-07-01T16:57:00.002-06:00

You are all right on. I have been so busy the past three weeks getting our business sold and out of the way. Koby has been unbelievably helpful and supportive. I come home every night and drop straight to bed. It has been very hard. Nevertheless, we are almost on top and finished. It has been an incredible ride.
Today on my email, I see all of these additions to the blog and my heart jumped. Holy Cow! We are going to be great grandparents for the 8th time. This will make Mom and Dad (Grandma and Grandpa Heiner) great great grandparents 8 times.
I am feeling very well. I can hardly believe how easy heart surgery really was. It is always more fearful to anticipate than the actual event. I love that the Dr. has told me that I have to slow down and stop with the stress because for me, I needed to have permission.
Life is good. I will post more later.
Criss, I love it that you comment from time to time. I am sure Kami Su will assist you with anything you need to know about blogging. She did all of this for me and I am still amazed. Now that we found our camera, we should be able to post a few photo's of old crows.
BJ, Mom

Aunt Chris

2008-06-30T22:52:00.001-06:00

Wow! Way cool that Aunt Chris posted, welcome, and of course you are immediate family. I think mom's sister counts as immediate!
Sorry I made a mess with the pictures. First try. Please look past all the stuff I posted today and see Natasha's wonderful post!

Pitcher Video

2008-06-30T22:40:00.002-06:00

Softball Pics

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Fans at the Twin Falls Tournament

Coyotes

Promised Pics

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I'm not immediate fam..but I've got to try too

2008-06-30T17:22:00.002-06:00

All right, if this works, you have to show me how to do my blogspot. I have one but don't know how to post. Kerina...Wow, so much fun to be a grandma. Natasha and Jono..how exciting. Hey Bonnie Since this is your blog, why don't you post on it. I know you are really busy, but anyway I love you so much and am so thankful that you are doing so well. Your sis, Criss

Future Grandma

2008-06-30T14:21:00.003-06:00

Okay, I have been sitting here readying all the posts around and since mom's surgery. I feel so guilty, I feel like as one of the older siblings, and one of the earliest computer geeks in the family, it shouldn't have taken me so long to catch the spirit of this whole blog thing. (it seems maybe computer geek #1 hasn't caught it either)
By the way, this isn't a reference to the biggest computer geek, (you are all big geeks!) simply the oldest in terms of geekhood.
All of your posts are beautiful. The photos and stories are awesome! I honestly think this is the first time I have been kind of jealous of all of you being so physically close to each other in Utah. It seems nice.
So, you all know by now I am going to be a grandma!! Heck with the fact that Natasha and Jono will be parents, I'M GOING TO BE A GRANDMA!!!! I cried like a baby when she told me. I am so excited. When I wasn't allowed to tell anyone yet, I called Natasha back and said, "I just want to tell my mom". (In my most whiny begging voice) She gave me permission, thanks Nat! I bawled again. What a fun thing to share with my mom and to talk about how much she loves being a grandma.
I can't wait!!
And if you think I am excited, you should hear Jacey and Braelyn's enthusiasm about being aunts. Wow, amazing to watch my kids all getting so grown up. I will post some pictures of Jacey's graduation. I should have a month ago, but of course I haven't logged in here for awhile. Also we have been gone nearly every weekend with Braelyn who is playing on a traveling all-star fastpitch team. I will post a few of those. Three weekends ago she played in Twin Falls and Natasha, Jono, Josh and Whitney all came down to watch as well. It was soooo fun having them all there and supporting their baby sister. It really meant a lot to her. (I did feel sorry for the umpires when they made a call that was not in Braelyn's favor!) I am assistant coaching the team, so I was in the dugout, but we certainly had a lot of loud voices coming from the bleachers.

Anyway, photos to follow in a little while. I love you all so much!! I am sorry that mom had to have surgery for us to all get together, but it was such a neat weekend!

Our Big News

2008-06-29T20:46:00.003-06:00

Some of you might already know this but we are having a BABY!! We are pretty excited. I am about 10 weeks along. Our due date is January 27th. We had our first doctors appointment and they did an ultrasound (which I will post if I can figure out how) and we got to see the heartbeat. It was so fun! I have been pretty sick for the past four or five weeks which has been kind of hard. I am pretty whimpy when I get sick so that doesn't really help much. If any of you have any advice for dealing with morning sickness please share. Anyway, I hope this post turns out okay since it is my first one ever. I guess we will see.

New Family Pictures

2008-06-24T15:50:00.003-06:00

I had to share a few of our family. The kids are growing crazy fast. And so are Greg and I. We are all doing well. We are just anticipating Sky's Baptism in a few weeks. We are sending out invitations too, let me know if you might be around, in Provo, on the 5th of July, Saturday @ 10:30 a.m. k?

We are loving the warm weather, but not getting out enough in it. I hope everyone is doing well.

Also, GIRLS!!!!! St George TRIP? Can we plan a weekend to go together this summer???? Mom and I are in for most anytime. When is good for you?

Happy Father's Day Dad!

2008-06-14T22:19:00.004-06:00

You are one a million dad. I just wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day! I wouldn't change anything about having you as our dad. I love you with all my heart. In fact, having you as my dad has made me raise the bar a lot for my husband. I have to realize sometimes, he's just not you. Thanks for all you do.

Grand Children

2008-06-07T15:29:00.002-06:00

I wish I was more of a camera buff. I always forget to have my camera with me when I want it and even when I do remember to take it, I am not sure how to use it.
Yesterday Kori picked me up to take me for a ride to Tyson and Chelsey's new apartment. They live just a few miles from us now. Beau and Brady were in the car when Kori picked me up and they were so adorable. I am so grateful to Kori because those boys love me simply because Kori has told them enough to get them excited about Grandma Bonnie. When I got in the car, Beau and Brady were so excited to tell me what they were doing. They were making a house out of boxes and wanted me to help them and to get in their new house. When we arrived at Tyson and Chelsey's, the great grand kids all talked at once trying to show me everything. My heart was filled to capacity with love to be around them. Kori, Thank you for being who you are. You are amazing and I had the best afternoon. It felt so good to be outside and in the fresh air. It is easy to get all couped up and in the middle of a pity party. Thanks for rescuing me Kori.
This morning, Tyson called and said, Grandma, I didn't get to see you yesterday. Can I come over? What an amazing grandson. He brought McKade and Tra with him and we got hugs and kisses. What else matters? Tyson, you brightened our day and we are grateful for your love and support.
Mom called today and I unloaded about all my pain etc. She told me about Tylenol Extra Strength Gels and OH MY! The Tylenol has really helped me. I love you Mom and Dad.
Can you believe this weather? It has been so cold that I sleep with the hot pad on my feet. We even had our fireplace on yesterday.
Don't forget it is Jenifer's birthday on Wednesday, Karma's on Saturday and Brandt's on the 16th. Also Aunt Criss is celebrating a birthday on the 24th. Criss is such a sweet sister. I would love it if you all remembered her and told her happy birthday also. Love you all.
Mom

Hi Family!!!!

2008-06-06T12:27:00.002-06:00

So..... Thanks alot Mom!!! ... hehe (You know I'm kidding!)

Now I'm getting all these emails and everyone asking what my "Big" news is.. lol

So......... here it is for you all... :o)

First of all, we LOVE Virginia.. It is an amazing state. It is more georgeous than any other state I've seen. And there is SOO much to see and do. It is truly an amazing place to live..
HOWEVER.. it is not a place we want to live forever.

I am so thankful that the wind's have blown us where we are at the moment.. It's such an amazing experience to be here and get to see the country. My business is booming here and doing so well.. I knew it would do well here but, not as fast as it's going so.. I'm completley excited about things and how great things are working for us..

Based upon that.. the goals I had in moving here are going to be met and when Breck graduates from high school next year we've decided to let our lives shift again.. and move us in another direction... (back home) :o)

BUT.... what I mean by back "home" is not back to Utah. While Utah is an AMAZING place to live we are looking for some middle ground between my family and Brandt's. A place not quite as busy as Salt Lake and we've decided on Twin Falls. CrAzY hUh???

So... back home being where I grew up.. Our plans are to live somewhere on the outskirts.. relax, retire and enjoy life... Near family.. :o)

Love and Miss you all..
Kone Brandt and Kids.

Sky's getting BaPtIzEd!

2008-06-05T17:20:00.002-06:00

Hey I just wanted to send a shout out to all of you that you are ALL invited to Sky's Baptism.

It is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th for 10:30 am at our church. (I will post directions later, right by our house though).

Doing better each and every day

2008-06-01T09:25:00.003-06:00

Friday was a very fun day. Karma copied some movies for us and brought them over. Kami Su and kids (except for Sky) were here. It is the most fun day of my life to have my family over. Saturday, Kori came by again. That is her 2ND trip to see us. She is so awesome. Konae calls every day. They (Hausers) gave me some good news. I'll let her tell the rest of you when she talks to you. Kerina made me belly laugh when she responded to am email about sending I love you to 10 friends. She is pretty funny.
I have still been getting the shakes at night. I think it is nerves. I get so tense during the day and I have been trying to avoid as many pain pills as possible. Then when evening arrives, I just can't stop the tenseness in my shoulders and neck and I start shaking from the inside out. The only way to stop it is to get wrapped up like a mummy with the heat pad (thank you Konae) and take a pain pill. I called the nurse and as long as I don't spike a fever,(her words) I am okay.
It has been and still is a hard decision to retire. I want to retire more than anything but not sure we will have enough money to make it. I just have to trust. We have sure had a good ride. I love you all for your input and your support. OF course you know I will never completely retire.

Tomorrow Skylee has surgery. She is having her tonsils and adenoids out. I know it is a controversial operation these days but Sky has swollen glands much if not all of the time. I am worried about her and my prayers are for her speedy recovery. I am thinking if they could get Billy and Dr. Mask and let him pray for her, she will be just fine.
Today is a beautiful day. I think we will go out for a walk later. I have been bad about walking (except around the house) because my day gets filled too fast and not enough time to walk.
I have almost finished the book, "Master", I was reading it a couple of weeks before surgery. It is such an awesome book. Let's you see the Savior's life in a different but sacred way. I am looking forward to reading a few other books given to me . I have 3 more weeks to recover and should be able to get back to work. Love you all. Mom

2008-05-30T13:09:00.000-06:00

We are being so well cared for. The ward is still bringing in meals and I guess the meals will continue for another week.
Today has been a fun day. Jean Savage came over to see me. She just returned from a trip to Israel and is still on a spiritual high. I love Jean, she has always been so dear to my heart. We are as much like sisters as sisters can be.

Count my many blessings

2008-05-27T10:42:00.004-06:00

It is Tuesday morning. I am well enough to sit at the computer and cry. I wonder when the tears let up? It is just so darn emotional to read your comments and imagine all of my children together and loving it.

Today I fixed my own oatmeal and cleaned up most of the mess. Your dad has been amazing. He hears a noise in the night and jumps to my side in a heart beat.

Monday was the most terrifying, peaceful, happy, blessed day of my life. Having all of you at the hospital and supporting your dad meant the world to me. Konae, having you home to help your dad was an answer to a prayer. We loved getting to know Breck better. What an amazing young man. He touched my heart with all of his hugs, kisses and sincere concern,Thank you Hausers.
It is Tuesday afternoon now. Sorry I couldn't handle the tears. I think I am okay now.
For me, Monday surgery was not nearly as bad as my mind had conjured up. (wouldn't recommend it though) The nurses and aids were all so very loving and helpful. I cannot think of one person who was not kind (except I heard one nurse was ornery with Karma and Kori). To me they were all angels.
The pain has been manageable and I can tell that I am getting stronger each day. I have had so many prayers offered in my behalf, and I can feel them and blessed because of them. I am so grateful for the priesthood blessing from Koby and Bob. Koby, the blessing was from your heart and I feel honored. It brought the much needed peace in my heart. Thank you.
Alec called ME on his birthday and told me that he had been up to bat during a championship baseball game. He thought about me and hit his first home run. They won the game (of course) Alec is so good at any sport.
I would like to tell you about another unexpected prayer on my behalf.
Billy Bird came in my room at the hospital with a Dr. mask over his face. He announced that he was the Doctor and would now make me better. I said "thank you Billy" and said "how are you going to make your grandma all better?" Billy's instant response was overwhelming. He immediately folded his arms, bowed his head and said, "Father in Heaven, please make my grandma all better and thank you for this beautiful day, in the name of Jesus Christ amen".
Now... with a family like ours, how could we not be blessed? Love to all.
Mom

Welcome Home MoM!

2008-05-22T21:52:00.001-06:00

We have all been worried about you and had you in our prayers. We are so happy that you are home. Please let us know if you need anything. We lOvE you!!!!

Happy Birthday Jackson

2008-05-22T12:52:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday Jackson! I can't believe you are 6 years old. I love you and hope you have a wonderful day, ( I know you will).

Happy Birthday Alec & Kerina!

2008-05-21T07:39:00.002-06:00

Alec, Billy had such a blast with you at grandmas. Thanks for being so sweet with him and paying attention to him. That is so cool you get the Priesthood. Hope you have a wonderful birthday. Happy Birthday!

Kerina, Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear k-e-r-i-n-a, happy birthday to you. In all the craziness going on with your kids I hope you can set aside a little time for yourself. Have a wonderful day sis, love you!

Pictures to add to blog entry

2008-05-19T21:29:00.004-06:00

Heres a few pictures.. She looked so beautiful before she went in, and you could just feel the strength from her! What a truly amazing person, I hope I can grow up to be JUST like her!

Okay.. I have to say that we have the biggest computer/phone nerd family EVER.. And I love it! hahaha

What a day! Love you all...

Brady was asking if he could go see Grandma Bonnie NOW, because he misses her...

Beau wants to go give her a hug!

A Day Full of Blessings

2008-05-19T20:45:00.002-06:00

I can't even begin to express all the different feelings and emotions I felt today. What a day full of blessings. When mom came out of surgery and mustered up all the energy she possibly could, took a deep breath; which was so hard for her, and said "I love you guys", I could hardly stay standing on my feet. I felt so much LOVE I could have burst! I can't even tell you how much it meant to me to spend a day with my siblings. I hope our plan to make it happen more often and to bring us all closer together pans out!! I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for lunch Koby! It meant more to me to go to lunch with you guys than you'll ever know. I will hold it dear to my heart forever! How much better could the day have been? Mom is okay, we were all together... a bitter sweet day. I believe that mom made the decision in heaven to go through this day, just so all of us kids could remember how much we mean to each other and how much we LOVE each other. I LOVE you all!! Konae - come home!!!!! I miss you!
Oh yea, one more emotion, ANGER when that nurse told me to leave the room for crying!! LOL! :)

Sunday Pre-Surgery Luncheon

2008-05-18T14:33:00.007-06:00

We all went to mom's church today. It was so nice and the spirit was great there. We missed you Karm, and those of you who couldn't make it. Mom taught in Relief Society, it was such a great lesson. She is really in her element when she is teaching. It was fun to just hang out and relax, we need to do it more. Billy loves his "friend" Alec. And Sky loved playing with Malloree. And Breck and Seth had fun on the rip-stick. Love you all, and mom good luck! Our prayers are with you.

Thankful

2008-05-17T18:48:00.002-06:00

So it is Saturday night. I am looking forward to next Saturday night. It will be all over and I'll be home. It is terrible to have to wait for open heart surgery. It gives one way too much time to contemplate.
I have received so many well wishes, so many prayers, I am simply thankful. Last night, an agent (Rich Mesterheide) called to tell me to have a great week-end. He didn't know I was having surgery. He said he just wanted to tell me that I mean a great deal to him and he wanted me to know. He said I was a great Broker.
Yesterday, our Bishop called to tell me he was praying and that he loved having us in the ward.
I talked to Criss. I have been worried about Criss. It was a very hard Sunday for her last week. Mother's Day will always bring her some pain along with the joy.
Today I received a call from my sister Lucy; Then the mailman delivered a card from my beautiful sister Linda. I just can't name everyone without leaving someone out. I am so grateful for my most precious family and good friends. I especially am grateful for my Mother and Father.
Konae is almost here!! She is on the plane. Can you tell I am excited? Thank you to everyone. Thank you, Thank you. I love you. Wish I had a new photo to publish!!

Jacey Graduates??

2008-05-16T17:12:00.003-06:00

I remember sweet little baby Jacey. You are still very sweet, but not so baby. I loved showing you off to my friends. I remember when you were about 1 years old and you were so little, all my friends thought you were way younger. I would put you down and you would take off walking, it was the cutest thing because you were so tiny.

When I got this invitation in the mail today I about died. No way are you that old already?

Congrats Jacey, you are such a beautiful sweet girl, and you are going to be great at whatever you do.

I am bummed we won't be able to make it, but we'll be thinking about you.

By the way, will you post us some pictures of ya, and tell us what you are planning on doing?

Love ya Jacey.

Extended Mother's Day

2008-05-13T21:47:00.002-06:00

Koby and Jen had us over for dinner tonight. We had such a wonderful evening. Jen fixed Chicken Noodle Soup, (home made noodles) rolls and a yummy strawberry salad. Maquell was so sweet helping in the kitchen. I'll bet Maquell will learn to cook as good as her mother. In case you didn't know, Maquell is in cosmetology school and is half way through.
Alec will soon be 12 so he had to eat and run to an interview with the Bishop. Can you believe Alec is almost 12? Seth was gone, doing a service project with the youth in his ward. He stopped by home for a minute to say hi. You should see how buff he is. Holy Cow! He is working out!! Malloree is simply an angel. She snuggles by my side and I love every second of it. After dinner we watched American Idol. GO DAVID ARCHULETA!!. Maquell served us strawberry short cake and we felt pampered. The Jackson Family gave me a book, a new one from Stephanie Meyer. I will have tons of time to read it while recouperating. Thank you Koby and Jen for making this such a fun night and for the wonderful dinner. We love you.
I wish I would have taken my camera for photos. I hope to get better at this as time goes by.

Dinner at Mom's

2008-05-13T14:32:00.003-06:00

Kerina had a great idea to get together and eat on Sunday. I put the feeler out and mom would love to do a BBQ at her house Sunday, the 18th around 1:00 pm. You can ask mom if she needs anything for you to bring, or you can bring something hamburger related, or just a hungry tummy.

We all know how mom and probably most of us like things nice. So let's just pick up and leave the house clean for mom, so she an relax when she gets home from surgery to a clean home.

Hopefully we can all go to mom's for lunch, it will be fun to just hang out together. And we can get more pictures from the blog when we're together :-). I'm in are you?

A Most Wonderful Mother's Day

2008-05-12T09:20:00.005-06:00

Probably one of the best mother's day ever. I spoke to my own sweet mother and had many memories of all the things my mother did for me.

When I was a little girl, she made all of my clothes including my coats. Times were hard so she would get old worn out suits, clothes and remake the good material into the most adorable outfits. I always felt like a princess and dressed like one. Not only did my mother make clothes for all 5 of her children but she cut our hair, gave us perms and taught us to work. We would have to get up early in the mornings to do chores. We had chores on week-ends too but when the chores were done, we would jump in the back of Dad's old truck and off we'd go; Fishing, camping, to Grandma Udy's (Hale now) ride horses, and generally have a blast as a family and extended family.

Thank you to my Sweet Mother... I love you.

Yesterday started out with a text from Karma, then while we were at church, Bob received a text from Koby telling us that Brock was on the phone. We ran home to talk to Brock (who is Sweden on a mission). I couldn't hold back the tears. His voice is tender and strong. I love that young man. I am so proud of him. I miss him so much. He was always happy and smiling when he was in our office. He has a genuine love and concern for others and it shows. I spoke to Koby briefly and he said he would call me later.

Konae called Saturday, we talked over an hour. Then she called again today. Konae is fun to talk to. She added photos of her kids on our site for me to look at and then took them off. She is coming, to be here for my surgery and I can hardly wait to see her. She is bringing Breck. Holy Cow Breck is so mannerly and kind. He is one of the best young men his age and I am so very lucky to be his Grandma. I miss all of the Hauser grandchildren.

Kami Su and Greg gave me the cutest apron and picture to hang on my wall. Kami Su is just like me when it comes to excitement about a present. She gave them to me on Saturday. Then yesterday about mid afternoon, the door bell rang and there stood Billy hollering, "Grandma, Grandma. Can I play your computer?". Billy has loved to play my computer since he was 2 (almost 3) and he is amazing. Uses the mouse, finds his own games etc.

Anyway, Kami Su and Greg came over. We threw on some hamburgers and had a quick lunch. Sky and Kami Su had aprons like the one they gave me, so we all wore our aprons. We looked like Triplets LOL.

Tyson called to tell me Happy Mother's day and said he might come over later(thank you Tyson). We were all in the basement watching a movie when the phone rang three times in a row. Mother called (calling me back) Koby called, and Kerina called. So there you have it. All of my children called to wish me a Happy Mothers Day. I love you Koby and Kerina.

Shortly after Kami Su and Greg left, Tyson and his family, Kori and her family, and Karma and her family came over. I cannot express my love for our darling little great grandchildren. Bo and Brady finally warmed up to me. I got to hold and snuggle Kamerie with kisses. Brinley is getting so big and McKade is just growing up to be a big helper and he is adorable. How can words express my love for my family? We took pictures and I hope I can upload some with this entry.

Kerina, thank you for the flowers you sent Mom. She loves them. Mom said they are the most beautiful she has ever received. Koby, thanks for letting us talk to Brock. We loved it.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

2008-05-11T09:45:00.002-06:00

I'm sending you this special message Grandma
My thoughts on Mother's day,

For without you there would be no celebration

No Mother's day today.
Because of you

My life came to be,

Because of you alone-I am me.
So Happy Mother's day dear Grandma

I send my love for all you do,

I am glad you are mine forever

I thank God for the love of you.

I am so blessed to have such a wonderful Grandma in my life (even though you are more like a mom to me)!

I love you SO much!

-Kori Dawn

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-10T22:23:00.002-06:00

Sorry Kami..

I get to be the firs to "officially" wish mom a Happy Mother's Day.

It's 12:24 am here so, It's already mother's day for us!

I loved your post to mom. It is because of her that we are

all here, and we have all been so blessed to have been born

into such a wonderful loving caring home and to the

most amazing mom in the world.

It was just under a year ago.. I got to take mom for her first

pedicure! She's growing up! :o)

Happy Happy Mother's Day..

To the most amazing and perfect mom there is!

I love you!

Because of You

2008-05-10T21:43:00.005-06:00

Well mom, this all makes me pretty emotional too. And I hope it is a way we can all stay more in touch and updated on each others lives. But mom (and dad), this is all because of you. I am so grateful to you mom for everything. I have wonderful memories, and will continue to, for a LONG, LONG, LONG, LONG time. Thank you! You are the best mother and grandmother. We are all so blessed to have you! Happy Mother's Day mom!

Do guys hair styles NOT change? Wow perms were the thing huh? And why has all of our changed colors (except Koby)? I have lots more fun pictures to share, hopefully some of you have some fun ones tucked away and will post them. To Karma, Jenifer, Kerina, Konae, Kori, & Chelsy you are all wonderful mothers too. Happy Mother's Day to all of you!

Little update on the Hauser Family

2008-05-10T11:36:00.003-06:00

Hi everyone!!!
I am just so excited about this blog.. and I hope everyone else takes the time to stop in and keep us all updated on everything going on. It's like a big huge LIVE scrapbook!
VA is awesome! We love it here but, of course we miss all of you and that's the hardest part.
I have my days when I wonder what I was thinking but, I know that we made the best decision for our family at this point in our lives.
Breck is working at Zumiez in the mall here. It is the very first Zumiez to open in the entire state of VA. He got to help set up the store and open with them on grand opening. If it weren't for the fact that he's 17. He would be an assistant manager. He's gotten all the training and is the only one other than an actual manager allowed to run the registers. He loves it. He's made some good friends and spends most of his day when not working out skateboarding. The weather here is amazing!!! (minus the occasional rain) I was able to talk him into going to Youth Conference with Bryton this year. So.. Im pretty excited about that. He will only have a half day of school all next year and he will be graduating.. WOW!! Crazy sutff but.. other than Kami, I know you can all relate :o)
Bryton is doing great. We found a cosmetology school for her here which I am really excited about. It's nothing like the ones I went too. She has the freedom to pick and choose her own hours.. day by day if she chooses. Their main goal is to focus on working around the student's schedule and helping them graduate on their own time. There is no penalty for how long she chooses to take to make it through the program so she can go as fast or as slow as she wants. The hours to complete graduation here are only 1500 vs 2000 in Utah. Who know's I may even go get my licence just to say I have it.. since I have 1700 hours from Utah that I can transfer!
She is taking some tutoring classes this summer to help her get caught up with her academics and she is starting dance up again in August so she will have a full plate next year but, Im excited to keep her busy.
Bregan just started her first day of school yesterday. That was pretty interesting. She and I had a looooooooong talk about how friends here would be a bit different than friends in Utah. Chances of her finding friends here that are members of the church are slim to none so we had a long talk about how she can't just go ask someone if they are "mormon" not that she should have in Utah but.. that was the norm. So.. yesterday I asked her how school was and she said.. well.. I met lot's of friends who swear. (Not a suprise) however... she told me she was brave and asked them not to talk like that around her and they agreed. She is looking forward to summer. This will be her first year getting to go to girl's camp and Im excited that she has a big sister who will be there with her. Girls camp is close here, they don't take them far away. And they will be staying in cabins VS. tents that Bryton got last year. The girls both love our new ward and the young womens.
Brody is doing great.. I finally got all of his paperwork and things figured out we are just waiting for him to get a physical on Thursday of this week and then he will be able to start school. I got to meet his teacher and she seems AWESOME! She won teacher of the year last year and I've heard great things about her. He will get to be spoiled in his classroom. They have a full kitchen in the room and he only has 4 other kids in his class. They have a swimming pool so he will get to keep going swimming which he loves. Yesterday when I was leaving from dropping Bregan off at school, I got a phone call from Bryton and she was hysterical.. all I heard was blood and brody so I drove like a crazed women to get home. He had slipped in the shower and hit his head and split it open so.. off to the emergency room we went. He ended up with 2 staples in the back of his head.. poor little guy. But he's doing great thank goodness.
Well.. we have some pretty exciting news.. I kept hoping for the day it would come but, never thought it really would. Brandt.. is leaving his job of 9 years to run our business together. We've got July 5th set as his last day. He hasn't told Comcast yet, but my business is doing awesome and I'm picking up things quickly here in VA and other than the great benefits which will cost us a bit more to make up for my business will flourish even more with him here running it along side me. So.. were a little nerveous of course but, ready and excited and feel great about the decision we've made.
I booked tickets for Breck and I to fly out to Utah for moms surgery. We fly out Saturday night at 5pm and don't get in to Salt Lake until midnight. I'll be staying with a good friend in Riverton and hope to get to see you all while we are there. We fly home Thursday morning.
I didn't want to come alone and Breck wasn't about to pass up an offer to get to come back to Utah. We love & miss you all.
The Hauser's.

Sooo fun!

2008-05-09T18:58:00.002-06:00

I kept trying to add a comment to the post with the pajama's but, either my computer was being dumb or, It just won't let me. MOM!!! Isn't this blog awesome!! ???
Happy Happy Happy Mother's day! Your jammies look so comfy! (Im jealous) What an awesome awesome gift!
I called today and left you a voicemail. I hope you got it.. Love you!!!! And see you soon!!!

Brandt, Konae & Kids..
XOXOXOX hugs and kisses!

OOPS! I'm learning.

2008-05-09T18:47:00.002-06:00

Here are the pajamas. I thought they uploaded with my message. It is fun to learn this new stuff.

Early Mothers Day Suprise!

2008-05-09T18:14:00.002-06:00

So today, Bob and I had plans to go to the Temple. Not long after we arrived home, the phone rang and UPS said "Where are you?" I wondered why in the heck UPS would be looking for us. Sometimes we get free gifts from AARP (American Association of Retired People)only to find it charged to our credit card. So I asked what they were trying to deliver and she said "something from Teddy Bear Company." In about 10 minutes our doorbell rang and UPS handed me a box. It was the funnest! Just like a kids Christmas. I opened this beautiful box to find the most amazing pair of pajamas and a door hanger that said "Unwinding". IT IS FROM KERINA AND FAMILY

There has to be some kind of connect in the universe that gives us what we want. Bob asked me last week what I would like him to get me for Mothers Day and I said all I wanted was a nice pair of pajamas to wear while recuperating from my surgery. Can you believe it? It is so wonderful the way things work. Bob definitely had not gone shopping for my pj's so, wah lah!. I hope you can see the photo I am attaching of the pajamas and the box they came in. They are from"Pajama Gram" and BJ is monogrammed above the pocket. They are so cute, I could wear them to the MALL. (I won't). THANK YOU KERINA (and Family) I love you all so much.
I want to wear them tonight but I will wait.

Overwhelming First Day of Blog

2008-05-09T08:17:00.005-06:00

When I opened my email and read Kami Su's message about this blog, I hollered at Bob to come and look with me. We opened it, started reading while listening to the music, watching family photo's and we both lost it. I was a little worse than Bob, I cried so hard that when I called Kami Su to tell her thank you, I couldn't even talk. I kept saying "Boo Hoo." It can be overwhelming to old folks like us to have something like this. It not only seems impossible but it is so far above our heads as to the "how to", that we were both touched very deeply.

I can hardly wait to see more photo's added by each of you. It makes me just sit and cry to see your children, our grandchildren and great grandchildren. It makes one wonder how we could possibly blessed so richly.

I would have added a comment yesterday when I first saw this blog but I didn't know I could. This morning, I just thought I would experiment and here goes. Not sure if this will post. Perhaps I will learn to be more creative as time goes on. I love you all, and thank you Kami Su. =-)

Welcome to the family Blog!

2008-05-08T09:20:00.000-06:00

So mom, Post away! All your thoughts, feelings, jokes, advice, whatever, we'll love reading it!!!!!

And to EVERYONE, yes, EVERYONE!!! Post anything and everything you'd like. What is going on with your family. Add pictures, youtube videos, whatever. Let's keep each other updated.

At the end of the year we can get a book published of all the entries and it will be a great keepsake huh?

Oh and update the calendar with birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, games, parties, fun days, any days, and add music. To get to the calendar just click the link and the username & password are the same: gmajackson. And to add music, click on the music player and the username & password are: gmajackson.

Oh and I am only adding the email address I have to view and contribute to the blog. So please send me all the email addresses and I'll add them! kamisubird_1@msn.com