Aunt Betti

My heart is filled both with sadness and happiness today as we laid to rest my sweet Aunt Betti (or as we liked to call her "Fred"). She passed away on July 24th, after an amazing/heartbreaking battle with cancer. She was someone who truly gave to others with a happy heart, and wiliness that puts others to shame. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her, and loved her. When she walked into a room the radiance that surrounded her made you smile. She was the classiest woman I knew. I have been honored to call her my aunt.

What I remember about her most, she taught me the art of "dancing it out." She taught me that there would never be a problem that loud music, finger snapping, and head bobbing couldn't fix. (I'm laughing and crying while writing this.) She was always bobbing her head to a beat and snapping those fingers. It's been 7 years since she taught me that and I can honestly say that it has worked. It may not have solved the problems, but made the journey a little easier, and my heart a little lighter. I will miss her so much, I love you forever and always!

Betti L. Powell Grow

Betti L. Powell Grow "My World" Our loving wife, daughter, sister and friend changed our world when she passed away July 24, 2009 after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. Betti (also lovingly called "Fred") was born May 24, 1958 in Salt Lake City to Mary and Dennis Powell. She graduated from Murray High School in 1976. Married the love of her life, Jim R. Grow on June 4, 1983. Betti was an incredible aunt to her nephews, Kolton and Kanyon Ollis. She enjoyed spending time with the whole family at the cabin, but her greatest joy was her husband, Jim. She was an inspiration and example to everyone. Betti was selfless. She was always in the service of others - her family, at her work, and to everyone around her. She will be truly missed. Betti is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Jim; mother, Mary Powell; siblings, Dennis Ray (Leslie) Powell, Joi (Grant) Stuker, Kris (Allen) Jones, Dolly (Greg) Ollis and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her father. We love you forever!

Swim-Tastic

To save ourselves from the skin melting, eye popping heat, this past weekend...

we rounded up as many people as we could, and headed to the pool for some 'Swim-Tastic' fun!

My little stud muffin showing off his new shades!

The "Fish" family
Well these were the only peeps that came to our 'swim-down'
Rachel, Wes and Z
They are always a good time!
Soakin' up the rays...

Coolin'g down alright.

And best of all over the weekend,

Aunt Jac...

Got POOPED on!

HAhaHahAhahA!!!! Sorry sis I'm still laughing over that one!

Way to go 'Z' nice shot!

Bad day???

Logan woke up this morning with blood all over his nose from a huge scratch he so lovingly gave himself...

And Andy came home from work with blood all over his face from 7 bloody noses that he kept getting throughout the day...

But I had a GREAT day! No blood for me!

Just because I love you!

I just wanted to tell Andy how much I love him! He is the greatest guy any gal could ever wish for. I'm so happy he's mine.

Thanks for everything you do for me, I love you!!!

Hide Ride What?!?

We had a awesome weekend. Totally crazy, much like life is during the summer. We went to the Draper Days Rodeo Saturday night with most the Welch family.

My two cowboys

Logan wasn't SO happy to be there, he enjoyed the Oakley Rodeo a little more I think. Or at least he slept through it.

Jaclyn came with her two friends, Kara and Paige. They are such cute gals!

Kenedy, Natalie, Chad and Logan. We love Nat and Chad, they always bring smiles wherever they go. Parties start once they get there. I love them, they always make me happy!

So here's the story: (Short version) 2 years ago

Andy: I want to ride the hide

Me: I'm sorry you want to ride what?

Andy: You know, the hide ride. I want to do that someday before I die.

Well, honey that day finally came Saturday night. Travis got them signed up and he pulled Andy through the dirt...

To those of you who don't know what the hide ride is let me explain.
You have your rider at one end of the arena (Travis) he has a hide tied to a rope and rides down to the opposite end around a barrel, where the hide rider stands waiting (Andy). Once Travis rounds the barrel Andy has to jump on the hide, hold onto the rope while he is drug though the dirt to the starting end of the arena. The fastest time wins.

I guess now he can die a happy man!?!?!

They were so close to winning...only losing by 2 tenths of a second. Their time was 14.00 and the winning time was 13.8 seconds. Better luck next year. I have a killer video of it if I can ever figure out how to post videos, I'll put it up here. I dare anyone to watch it without laughing.

When we got home, Andy made me watch the video with him about a dozen times before we could go to bed. He was so excited about it and had so much fun! Thanks again Travis, all this was possible because of you!!! You are the best, we love you!

4th of July Weekend

I don't know what it is about holiday weekends but they are so much better than just normal weekends! We had a blast, we spent time up in Oakley at my families cabin just outside of the little town. It was just what the doctor ordered!

Wes, Rachel, and Zurik headed up there with us on Thursday night.

Best buddies, Zurik and Logan

Kings of the mountains.

Friday morning we slept in, and headed over to the tennis courts. Where a mean round of tennis was played...for about 5 hours. Yes, 5 hours we played, and felt it the next day.

On Saturday afternoon my parents came up and that night and we went to the Oakley Rodeo. We've been doing that in my family for the last 12 years. It's something that I look forward to every year. We always have so much fun.

Logan's first time seeing them rope and ride...

Our seats were phenomenal! Way to go babe!

It was beautiful up there, I was so happy that it didn't rain. Logan loved all the action!

Rachel and Zurik

Jaclyn and her friend Paige, they are so giggly silly.

Logan and Nana

The Two Studly's

We played so hard over the weekend, Sunday night I needed a vacation to recover from our vacation! We had a blast, played hard, ate way to much, had awesome company...the weekend was a success. We can't wait until next year to do it all over again.

4 Months

Today Logan is 4 months and growing...

He still is such a happy and good little guy. It's been so much fun to watch him discover new things and become more aware of the world around him. I love spending time with him, and can never quite get enough. Here's what's going on in his life at 4 months:

Logan has started giggling, I don't know what it is but he thinks that Oakley is hysterical. It makes me kind of jealous that our dog gets all the good giggles out of him instead of me. Logan watches Oakley run all over the place and loves it.

Logan also is not a fan of sitting. If he has his choice he will stand until his legs can't hold him up any longer. Then he'll sit and rest for a little bit, and stand right back up again.

Logan also LOVES his tummy time. He will lay there until I flip him back over. It's been so fun to watch him getting stronger and stronger each day. He holds his head up a little more each time, and does so with a big smile. Oakley's always right there making sure that everything is okay.

Logan also LOVES swimming, we recently spent the weekend at this awesome resort in Las Vegas with some friends. Where Logan went swimming for the first time. Every time we'd take him out of the water he would grunt until we put him back in. He's so cute!

Logan, we love you so much and are so proud to be your parents. We can't wait for everything that is yet to come.

We love you!