Kayson at Nanna Pollards

We enjoyed having Kayson and Jessica come up for a few days and Kayson was sure fun to have around. He loves his aunt MeMe and follows her everywhere. We went on several 4 wheeler rides this time because we couldn't get him off the darn thing. He loves to be going every second he's awake.

Jessica was here somewhere. We enjoy her too but Kayson steals the show hands down.

Our summer is quickly coming to a end as the kids have started back to school and are already busy with friends and activities that are planned.

All the girls are off again this weekend to attend a shower for Emily in SLC. I guess I'll stay home and watch the grass grow. Its hard to believe that Jason will be getting married here in just a few weeks. He is more than ready to get all the picture taking and planning done and over with. We are so excited to be having a new daughter come into our family. She has been so enjoyable to get to know. She is fun and kind and very soft spoken. Tammi says they are good for each other I would have to agree. They certainly look happy together. We wish them all the best.

Jordan is busy with cheer again this year and is working as well for Dr. Wells who was the doctor that Jenna worked for while she was in her last year of high school. Now Jordan will have this job for the next three years while she is going through school. Jayme is in the 5th grade and loves her new teacher. She is doing really well with her piano and will start dance next week. I love to hear Jayme play church songs and she really does a great job. Tammi is busy as ever. I thought once the Burley parade was over she would slow down but not her ...she now has an open house to get ready for in our yard on the 12th of Sept. Then maybe ...just maybe she can slow down a little.

You just have to love these pics of Kayson don't you ? He's such a cute little guy ...Yes Bump pa loves him quite a bit.

Big Family News......A WEDDING THIS FALL!!!

It might not be the best picture taken but it does make you smile when you see it. Jason and Emily are engaged to be married the date isn't set yet but sometime in Sept. As you can tell they have alot of fun together and the best part is that we love Emily to death and all of the sisters have given Jason their thumbs up approval. She is a sweet heart and full of fun. She can hold her own with Jason and I must say I think they are very cute together.

We have already met her parents and had a great visit with them. Jason proposed after the fireworks season was over. They have been busy making plans and getting things ready for a weeding in less than 8 weeks now. I believe it will be in the Logan Temple.

We love you Emily. Can't wait for the big day to happen.

Tammi says wow our family is getting smaller yet at the same time getting bigger. Tammi and Emily were up till 3:00am the other night talking so poor Emily is already losing sleep!

Jason has been busy getting all of his things moved to Logan. He will be moving into the apartment they will have after they get married at the end of this month. WEL-COME to the family Emily!

A Precious Gift -- The Gift of Life

This past week our family had the opportunity to meet our Donor family. It was a wonderful experience for all of us and one that will remain close to our hearts for a very long time. Their names are Sandy and Jerry Clutter from the Pittsburgh area. They have a wonderful family and we also got to meet a daughter that came with them, her name is Shannon and her her little boy named Hunter. We had a fun time with them. We missed not getting to meet another daughter that was home expecting a new baby any time now. Her name is Hope.

We exchanged gifts and learned more about my donor ..Jerryd. He was a remarkable young man and you can feel the love his family had for him. Enclosed are a few of the pictures taken while there at Intermountain Donor Services.

I think most of us would agree that it was a very nice meeting and we all came away feeling gratitude in our hearts for such a precious gift. It comes at the 81/2 mark of the Transplant and KSL will be doing a special piece about it July 23rd. So for those that would like to see it go to KSL.com and you should be able to bring it up either that day or the next day. It was suppose to air on the 23rd probably in the evening so it may not be available until the 24th on the computer.

This first meeting marks the beginning of a very good relationship we now have with a very special family. We hope and pray that our meeting will add additional comfort for Sandy and Jerry and their family. What a great thing it was to meet them.