Update

It's been a crazy and hectic year in our house! A lot has happened and it has made us a stronger family we have grown a lot! Scott and Katelyn got married and we have all grown a year older. It doesn't seem that this year is over! Scott and Katelyn are getting a house in Smithfield, UT. We are way excited for them! Megan is now fourteen and she is becoming quite a gem, well she always has been, but she is growing up a lot! Taylor and Jordan are doing very well also they have been going to Florida for their work often. As for Shawn and I we are doing good too :) We have a good family and are very blessed to have such great children :) Family is an amazing thing and I am so glad to have them :) There is also never a dull moment in our house that's always a good thing haha :) Well we hope you guys have a great new year... And sorry for being such a slacker! I will repost often haha well try to anyways :)

Megan's Project :)

Hello everyone! I am currently helping Megan with a school project on expressing herself through making a 3 dimensional object and having her likes and interests on and explaining herself in a way through an interesting project. She decided to make a mobile for her room and its turning out pretty cute! I will post pictures of it later :)

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.

Yikes!

I must be addicted to Facebook more than blogging? I will try to update more, even if it is just for me to keep a journal. There is never a dull moment here. And can I just say, that I can't wait for this senior year to be over. I thought it was bad last year with Scott: Senior project, Senior paper, etc., etc., etc. This year is twice as bad, (ha) with Taylor and Jordan's projects. I think I worry more than they do about if it will get done or not. What are the odds that in the same year we have the Senior stuff AND 7th grade BUG and PLANT collections. Lucky me!
Mom is doing ok. Still no feeling on her left side, but she still has a positive attitude. We will be moving her to the Heritage Home here in Preston in a couple of weeks. Being closer to home will sure be nice for Mom and Dad both.
We had a nice Thanksgiving this year. We stayed home and had a nice dinner then we took dessert to Mom and Dad at the rehab center then we stayed and played card games. I think Mom really enjoyed it, but got tired real fast. I am thankful for my family for the love and support they give and show.

Mom's New Place

We were able to bring mom closer to home this week. She now resides at Logan Nursing and Rehab. She seems very comfortable and really likes it. The therapy is less, but more intense. It's nice for Dad to be closer to home so he can sleep in his own place.

Homecoming 2009

This has been a crazy and fun week for the boys. Homecoming 2009, Jordan and Taylor were both involved in the parade. Jordan on the Senior float and Taylor was nominated as Senior Royalty. He was voted as 1st attendant, along with Leslie Olsen. I thought he looked pretty dang cute, sweat and all! And here is Taylor and Daddy before the big game. Go INDIANS!

Mom's Recovery

View from dad's apartment.

The night of August 12th, 2009, mom had a stroke. These last couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of emotions. Sad, happy, nervous, excitement and disappointment. When someone in your family is in pain or hurting, it affects you all. Why then do bad things happen to good people. We are all learning and growing from this experience. It is going to be a long haul of intense therapy, but it will be worth it. Dad is staying down in in a house, that is owned by the McKay Dee Hospital. What a blessing to us kids that he can be close with mom. Though the therapy is hard and tiring, mom still has the time to be spunky and witty. Here is the address to where mom and dad can both receive cards or letters. (which is very helpful to both their needs)
Cute momma during a visit. :)

McKay Dee Hospital
Stewart Rehab Center
4401 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, Utah,84403
C/O 2nd floor rehab
ATTN: Sharon Derricott

Here are some pictures that Megan took on our last visit to see Grandma and Grandpa. Sunday August,23.
Thanks to all that send your thoughts and well wishes. We love you all!
Grandpa being goofy . Still having a drama moment after a long day at the hospital.View outside Grandma's room.

Reunion

Aunt Julene was nice enough to host a family reunion/get together at her house. Here are some pictures of some of the things we did. We had a super nice time and laughed A LOT! Thanks for a fun time!

Grandpa's House

For a long time now, I have wanted to take a picture of my Great Grandpa Bodily Sr.'s house in Fairview. Every time we go for a ride I never have my camera. Tonight we specifically said we are going to go take pictures. I was only 11 years old when Great Grandpa Bodily Sr. died but, I remember this house. I especially like the stories that Grandpa Bodily Jr. would tell us about his childhood and teen years. What great memories!

Another Fun Day

Megan and I decided to meet grandma and grandpa in Logan and go out to eat. While waiting for them at the Temple, we decided to take a few pictures. We had a wonderful day and even went to see Daddy at his work. Thanks Megan for a fun day.. I love you!!