First off it was my mom's b-day on Sunday! I sure miss her! She really was the life of any party! So full of life! We miss her even more so this weekend at the Dale Family Reunion. It's just not the same without her!
My dad and my mom were highschool sweethearts! They sure loved each other! I don't think I realized it until she died! My dad is a hard person to always love but my mom did. I need lessons. How did she do that?? HA HA!!Love you dad!
Jaylynn and my mom! Jaylynn was a week old in this picture. We sure had fun dressing her up together!
Jaylynn is getting so interesting, to say the least!. She loves dancing around the room and she really does get emotional during those slow songs on the Hananah Montana CD. Notice Ben's expression in the back ground!
Bracken's tree in his room. Wow...it sure is hard to decorate a boys room. Ben wants me to put a poster up of Joe Montana. That's how he thinks a boys room should be. As if.....I think the tree and pictures are okay and not the girly. Ben's just worried about me doing a theme room. He used to make fun of my mom and her kitchen rooster decorations. Jeff's just worried that the tree scares Bracken at night. Well....will see!!
So yesturday I walked down stairs to put something away and this is what I saw. Yes...Jaylynn made her own bed without me even asking. Can she be anymore perfect. She said "mom big girls make their own beds!" She is 3 going on 16.
Reese and Jaylynn kissing grandma Joy's picture on her grave. After they kissed it they both decided that they wanted Grandma Joy to come out of the grave and play with them. As they were talking about this my dad was just sobbing as you could imagine. He always is saying that he wishes she could be with all her grandkids. They were her favorite thing. A perfect Grandma.
Yesterday Jaylynn said that she wished that Grandma JOy could still be alive so she could help her solve problems. It was so cute. I then explained how Grandma is her angel and that she will always help her!!
Jaylynn and I made these balloons to go on the grave! They turned out perfect. I love including her with the things I do for the grave. I never want her to forget her grandma!
The family! My dad still just cries all the time. He misses her so much!
I have to give a congrads to Melissa (My favorite person in the world) for getting engaged to this Hottie Issac. Melissa had helped me every week since the twins were born. It has been so fun getting close with my long lost cousin. I just love her more then anything. I hope she will be blessed beyond measures for being there for me!
Here is some pictures from the reunion. We had a great time! The only bad thing about it was the jet ski tipping over with my 3 year on it. It was fine and Ben did save her. But she did ask Ben while he was putting her back on the jet ski, "Are we going to die?" Yikes!! It was so scary.....but now a little funny. She had a lifejacket on!
Here is my new life.... Bracken and Bynn are outlaws together and are always making trouble and worst of all making messes. THey sure love playing with each other!
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What a fun reunion. I can just imagine the fear in Jaylynn when the jet ski tipped over. Jess I wish your mom was here to see what a great mom and friend you are. I am sure you learned it all from here. I guess she is always watching. I freekin love you and admire you so much!
Gosh...your post makes me cry. You seriously are such a strong woman and pure inspiration. I love the way you left pictures on her grave. I'm sure she is looking down on you and so so proud. What a fun weekend. I'm glad you had a good time. Now, I am going to make Paisley look at this post and tell her all about Jaylynn making her own bed. Maybe she can learn a little how to be a big girl too. We sure have good examples for friends! Love love love you tiny dancer!
you are starting to scare me with how hard twins would be! ahhhh!
Your post made me cry! I hope you are doing ok. You are such a sweetheart!!
Oh and I didn't know Melissa is your cousin. I used to work with her when I lived in Logan. She is so fun!
You are so amazing and you always inspire me! I'm sure your mom is so proud!
I miss your mom so much too! I can understand the interesting stage that Jaylynn must be going through, they always surprise you with something new. I sure miss your kids and giving loves to those beautiful babies! Thanks for the long talk today I really needed it.;)
Looks like things are going great with your family. I love the tree by the way just don't tell your husband or he might get mad that you have backup:) You kids are so cute and look like they are having so much fun, not to mention the tipping over of the jet ski..HOLY SMOKES scary I would have freaked out! I'm very proud that she didn't cry though very impressive:) love ya!!
Way cute post. I miss your Mom too. She was an amazing woman and she raised you into one too. Love your guts! -Bre
Jess.... Oh how I love you and your family!!! Gma Joy is so proud of you and the daughter, the wife, and mommy that you are!!!!! I loved reading this post and seeing all of the memories!!! You are amazing! Hope you have a great week!!! Love you!!
You are such a wonderful mom and daughter. I know your mom is so proud of you. My heart is so full for you and your family. My mom had her surgery and is sore but doing well. She goes in for her first cat-scan next week to see what everything looks like. Love your rooms that you have decorated. sooooo cute!!!!! how is preschool going?
Jess!!! This is Holly Kjar- from SUU! Wow. I just found your blog and can't believe you have 3 kids now! Me too! I'd love to catch up with you and find out what you've been up to these last few years..... I have a facebook account or you can send me an e-mail at bryhollyk@earthlink.net
I hate to admit I blog stalk, but I had to comment on your post. My mom passed away in March and it has been SO hard. When you talk about your dad, I just sit and cry, as my dad is going through the exact same thing. My moms birthday is coming up on the 14th and I have been dreading it. I LOVED your balloon idea, and if you dont mind, I may steal it to decorate her grave. I keep hoping this whole thing will get easier, but I cant imagine that it will. Thanks for posting your emotions, it has helped me know that I am not alone.
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