Shaylee's Birthday..

It has been 15 years since the passing of Shaylee Kay. As a tradition, we always go to the cemetery and let off balloons and eat Angel Food Cake. We have done it for the past 14 years, come rain or shine. And in the past we have actually encountered the rain, wind, snow and sunshine. But we ALWAYS go. This is Megan laying by the headstone.. She's growing up too fast!










This is the balloons that we sent to Shaylee.















This is a picture of Shaylee that the hospital staff did for me at the time of her birth/death. I didn't know anything about it until a few weeks later when my aunt brought it to me.













Another beautiful year. Thanks to my mom who is taking care of her now.. . XOXOXOXOXOX

Cancer

About a month before the passing of mom we discovered some sad news about dad, he has a lymphoma cancer in the liver and the lower abdomen. He has been going into chemo for 3 months we are halfway done with it and we received good news that the cancer is shrinking. He has been feeling tired and nauseated lately but we will endure. He has also lost a lot of weight and is slowly but surely getting his appetite back.

Bear Hunt

Scott with the bears paw which is about
the size of his head.
Shawn and Scott with the bear Scott shot.

A while ago Scott and Shawn had the opportunity to have a once in a lifetime experience doing the bear hunt in Alaska. They went to a lodge up in Alaska and stayed for about a week, the lodge is owned by our old bishop Bob Miller. They seemed to have a blast. Scott shot a big bear and he is very proud of it he even wants it as a rug.

Graduation

Taylor and Jordan in their graduation cap and gown.

Sorry this post is so late but better late than never i guess. Taylor and Jordan graduated high school in May and are working in Alaska. We are so glad that they are done with high school because of those hectic senior projects. For Taylor's senior project he rebuilt and engine for his truck. But 2 months before the senior project was due I got a scary call from Taylor saying that he rolled his truck over. He didn't have a seat belt on and he rolled his truck 6 times since he didn't have his seat belt on he held on to the top of the truck and he made it out with only a few cuts and scrapes on him. He still got his project done and past with an A. Jordan's senior project he rebuilt a nice trailer for us to haul our four wheelers on and etc. He did a very nice job and we are proud of him and Taylor both. Jordan also passed with an A. We are very proud of them and hope the best for them! :)

Grandma's Funeral

Picture from Grandma Derricott's funeral...From left to right: Tony, Bryan, Grandpa Derricott, Shara, Grandma Derricott(in casket), David, and Kent.

Hey guys this is Megan and i just wanted to talk to you guys about my grandma and her funeral. My grandma was an AMAZING lady who taught me many things. She would always sit in her chair and play hand held video games and sew. My brothers and I were all really close to her and we miss her dearly. She would always come to the boys sports games and cheer them on. When she had her stroke she would always brag about us grandkids whenever we would walk in the room to see her she would always say with a big smile on her face, "There's my girl", or "There's my boy." I am really glad that she was and is my grandma and I feel very blessed that she could be in my life.

Alaskan Summer

Taylor and Jordan aren't with us this summer because of a job that they both got in Alaska. So far they are enjoying and getting along well. Megan is enjoying them being gone so that they don't bug her but she really does miss them. Its really quiet around the house and sort of boring without them but we will have to cope and go one. They will be back in September after Scott and Katelyn's wedding.

Getting Hitched!!!

Scott and Katelyn...Engagement Photo! :)

In December Scott popped the question to his girlfriend,of 3 years, Katelyn. We are so excited for them to get married! :) But sadly Taylor and Jordan will miss the wedding due to them working up in Alaska for the summer. Scotty and Katelyn set the date for September 10, 2010 in the Logan Temple.

Priesthood

Today Scott was ordained an Elder by his father, Shawn. We were able to have it done at the Heritage Home so that grandma could be a part of it. What a special day!

SAM 1995-2010

Blog Slacker!

Ugh! I am so bad at this blog thing! Well its been forever since i have wrote. So heres a little update! On December 26 we moved mom up to the Heritage Home so far she loves it here she enjoys all the company she can get so come up and visit her. Its really nice to have her and dad up here! :) We also have very great news Scott recently proposed to his girlfriend Katelyn and we think they may be tying the know sometime in September. Taylor and Jordan are going to graduate this year and are doing there senior projects. The projects are going well but are costing some money! Megan is in 7th grade and is currently enjoying it she has been a great student this year. Our family is doing good and just enjoying life!

2010

Happy New Year. I sure hope this year brings us all much happiness.