FFF--on Saturday--Game on Landee

In response to Tiffers/Kimmie's photo challenge I decided to dig out some old pix to amuse you. For this blogger group's purposes I seem to focus more on Memzy and Landee but in reality there are many other Jeppson cousins who have strong bonds. I will share just a few.


There's Kimmie back row left, Kevin, her brother Scott who I hear tormented everyone in the back of the camper--may be just a rumor--then Nick. Bottom row, Nathan--dig those short shorts, Becca, Tiffers and Emily holding Chewy. Good times.

Emily, Cousin Eric who they both had a crush on, and Tiffers at David's wedding 1989
Summer 1976, Memzy and her mom bottom row left, then Gramma Decker holding Tiffers. My sisters Vicki and Patti.

Freshman dorm room 1993.



Reunion 1994




Lots of Jeppson cousins lived at the Riv!




Jeppson reunion at Cayucus 1986



So you see these cousins go back a long way. It's a good life.

It's time to put up the tree--Charlie style

Today was Charlie's turn to cook with Gramma and his choice was, of course, a Christmas tree cake with accompanying "presents" (mini-cakes for the brudders). While the cakes were cooking we had a decoration fest. I gave him a box of decorations and he did his usual "cluster decorating". Sorry, no pictures of the aforementioned activities.

But, alas, the priceless video complete with original lyrics to his songs. Enjoy.

THANKFUL THANKSGIVING

As you can see, we have a new family picture. Our old one was minus two cute babies, Ricky and Clara. We gathered in the backyard for a photo--slam bam--it was done lickety split--painless actually.

This was a memorable Thanksgiving for many reasons;
1. All our children and grandchildren were here with us, which can be an accomplishment for any family.
2. Cris was up walking a bit and impressing everyone.
3. We laughed a lot.
4. We played a lot.
5. We saw cousins loving and bonding.
6. We had great food--thanks everyone for your contributions.
7. This was one of my easiest cooking Thanksgivings.
8. The football game was awesome.
9. We are acutely aware that life can be fleeting and savoring each moment fills us with joy.
10. We appreciate the goodness of our children and their spouses. We love each grandchild individually.
11. We are grateful for the Gospel in our lives and the peace and joy it brings.
12. We are grateful for our Savior.

Enjoy the photos.
Nick, Lori, Natasha and Bella
Kevin, Tracey, Christine, Luke, Seth, Rachel, Ricky
Emily, Sherod, Riley, Jack, Charlie
Rebecca, Jason, Owen, Liesl, Clara

The traditional trivial pursuit game. I believe Jason and Sherod have won 2 in a row?

The girls watching a movie on Gramma and Papa's bed.

The football huddle.

The kids in the backyard.

These Two are nominated for the "Best BYU Fans Ever".

Seth and Luke (Kevin's boys) did "THE HAKA" for us. They chose to perform this for their school talent show as any true BYU Fan would. Impressive!

Favorite Foto Friday--Best pictures yet!

Today Cris and I were invited to attend the Special Ed Thanksgiving luncheon at the District Office. These are very special friends and co-workers and they so kindly invite Cris to come back from time to time to "party." (Spec Ed people know how to party). The food was incredible, the company great and fun was had by all.

This is Sharon, Gina and Susan.

They had a surprise for Cris complete with personalized singing message.

Hilarious!!

The Psychologists presented him with a beautiful quilt made by Sharon. He was blown away!!

It's gorgeous and he loved it. This will be put to good use and remind him every day of dear friends. Thanks so much for all your love and support.
Then it was "show and tell time" and he did a little walking for them. (Applause followed) How can he help but get better and better with so many people cheering him on.

Thanks everyone!! Happy Thanksgiving to all.

After five weeks--Cris is walking again!! Yah--hoo!

An update on Cris:
After 5 weeks, the pelvis has healed enough to put weight on the left leg and start walking again. I took this video today and it's awesome!! He is very encouraged and it sure feels good to be a little bit more mobile. He's been going for outings in the car a bit more--even got a hair cut today. Please notice at the end of the video he "waves"--THAT'S THE BROKEN LEFT ARM--pretty good huh? Life is good people!!



On another funny note: Yesterday I had Charlie for a play date and while riding in the car he, of course, talks non-stop. I will select my favorite quote. "Gramma, I yuv your car", "Thanks Charlie, how come?" "Cuz it's so cyean (clean)--our car is smelly dirty. The brudders make a mess". I post this comment not to criticize Memzy and her car--oh no. I submit this picture of our VW Van, circa 1979 with vinyl floors that can literally be hosed out. Ahh, the good 'ol days. That's Kevin and Emily with their lemonade stand.

Here's Papa and Charlie spending some time together. Papa does love all his grand kids.

Late Entry for FFF. It's Memzy and mini-male-Memzy

I couldn't resist entering these two photos for FFF. My mind is like a steel trap and I remembered this picture I had of Emily that reMINDED me of someone.

It's CharChar--in the flesh, so to speak. The nose, the eyes, the ears, the mouth--it's a little male mini Em. Having said that--their personalities are far from similar. She was a quiet little thing--Charlie?--not so much.