Let me back up and tell you a little bit about her and some of the things that I most admire about her.
As a little girl my mom always had a desire for righteousness. One time (I’m not sure on the details of the story) but my grandpa had offered my mom and drink of Coke. Now for most of us (Especially if our parents of offering to us) we wouldn’t think twice about it. But my mom had been taught that she shouldn’t drink caffeine, so she told my grandpa no and decided from there she would never drink it, and to this day she has not. (Unlike me, her daughter with a love obsession with Diet Coke) She always holds true to the things she believes in.
Just after graduating from high school she sent off her missionary, headed to WSU library to do a little studying. Upon arrival there looking like a true stud was my dad. It was love at first sight. Yeah!!! 
And so it began.This dress my Mom and Grandma made. They sewed all the flowers and bead work on by hand. My mom is an amazing seamstress .
It wasn’t long after the marriage that the first 3 kids arrived (3 kids under the age of 2!) Holy Cow! As time went on and the family grew (6 kids total) Mom never wavered in her values and priorities (her family) from supporting us in everything we did...
Baseball, Track, Soccer, etc...
To spending the night in a parking lot to get us Cabbage Patch Kids for Christmas.
Eating dinner in the back of the car at Burger Bar….
Sewing dresses for Marie Calendars so they could try to make ends meet.
Hiking Mt. Ogden,
Putting up with this ornery, jealous face for 32 years.
Supporting a husband through school to get his Master…
and doing the most important thing loving us and bringing our lives happiness and fulfillment.
I feel sad Ashtyn and Aleese aren't in any of these; they were the cabooses. So here are a few of us and them. Thanks mom for all you have done for your family. Happy Mothers Day! We Love you!!! 
