She can still cut a mean rug
Happiness is with the ones we love
24th of July Picnic
Before Melanie was born we were living in Littleton, Colorado. We had moved back there from Winter Park, Florida as we had such a pleasant time when we lived there previously. However, this time was different. We had 7 operations on our sons in two and a half months and it was very stressful.
Believing I was pregnant I acquired the name of a gynecologist in Denver who, according to the Americal Medical Society, was well rated. Upon my first exam I was told I was not expecting. Not satisfied with that after having 4 previous children I returned again and this time was told I was not pregnant but was going to have a nervous breakdown. About this time we were moving to Salt Lake City and I asked him if he shouldn't do a rabbit test or something. Again I was turned down.
We found a home in Bountiful, Utah and I made another appointment to see a doctor. This doctor gave me the good news, "Nothing wrong with you except you are 4 months pregnant" The doctor in Denver had given me thalmilamide (sp) which caused severe birth defects in children. At this time I was not aware of that but after taking one or two pills I had an overwhelming feeling to not take them and I flushed them down the toilet. This is the only prescription that I have done that to.
Melanie was born 4 months later, one month early. Thereafter I laughingly called her my nervous breakdown. Indeed she has been a blessing in our lives and I am very thankful I heeded the spirit and did not endanger her physical body. She has grown into a beautiful, talented woman who is well loved. Happy Birthday Melanie and many more.
I have other pictures of Jessica but am having trouble loading them on. I will try again later. However, this picture of her shows her smiling face at our home last Thanksgiving. I am looking like I am completely relaxed which I was just enjoying being with her and finding out how her life was going. We love you Jessica and wish you many more happy birthdays.
Can you believe 6 years has past by so quickly?
Rachel & Skittles, then for her birthday she got her own puppy, Snickers
You will always be grandpa's little girl
First day of kindergarten, check those cool boots
All girls like to be pampered
We love you Rachel
9 lbs 12 ounces
Little bright eyes
What a wonderful moment
Father and Son
Our family has grown and we love it
She can still cut a mean rug
Happiness is with the ones we love
24th of July Picnic
For years our son David worked for Jim Clayton at Clayton Modular Homes. He made good money and worked hard to do it. However, he was not appreciated by Jim Clayton and on several occasions was treated very shabbily. However, good things happen to those who wait and he was hired by another company who believes in motivating their employees with monetary means and showing appreciation. Under this atmosphere David has blossomed and his many talents have now come to the forefront. In fact he had 15% of the company employees working for him and generated 47% of the company revenue. I hope I got that percentage right. If not, please correct me David. Anyway, David and Jennifer just returned from a 2 week vacation with their family which included a business conference in Vail, Colorado where David was honored by being named the Regional Mgr. of the year. (2009) I am very happy for him and glad he is finally being shown the appreciation he deserves and the salary to show it.