Tonight after reading scriptures Lincoln began talking about the crucifixion of Jesus. Lincoln asked some questions about the crucifixion that David and I did our best to answer. After the questions Lincoln proceeded to tell us that when he was in heaven and Jesus was crucified he felt sad and he cried in heaven. He said that was "not his favorite part."
I love those sweet moments when Lincoln speaks with a pure heart about what is on his mind an how he feels about things. I also feel privileged to get occasional glimpses into the pure understanding of eternal things through the thoughts of my sweet boy. I am so blessed!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
We Love You, Grandma Edwards!
My sweet Grandma Edwards passed away earlier this month. She was a beautiful lady and I will miss her very much. Lincoln grew quite fond of her during the time that we were able to spend together. Her last several months on earth were very difficult for her. We know that she is out of pain now and that she has been able to reunite with loved ones she has missed for many years, including her sweet husband, Lee. We are grateful for the impact that she has had on our lives.
One memory I have of Grandma goes way back to when I was about 4 years old. When we were living in Kearns, UT she would occasionally come and visit us. Every time she came I would get so excited! At night I was so excited that she was there that I could not sleep. In the night I would creep out of my room to where grandma would be sleeping. I crawled into bed with her. I just wanted to be close to her. We would snuggle all night and I loved every minute of it.
I will miss her very much and I look forward to the day that I can see her and other loved ones again. Love you, Grandma!
JANET EDWARDS Janet Austin Edwards lost her courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Janet was born March 1, 1934, to Kenneth S. and Irene Ward Austin in Tremonton, Utah. Her early childhood was spent in Salt Lake City, Wenatchee, Wash., Great Falls, Mont., Butte, Mont., and Livingston, Mont. When she was 15, her family moved to Las Vegas. She attended and graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1952. During that time, she met the love of her life, Lee Edwards. They were married in the St. George Temple, Sept. 11, 1953. In 1955, Lee began his commission as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. During that time they lived in Kansas, Texas, and California. Upon finishing his commission, they returned to Las Vegas for a short time before moving to Salt Lake City, while Lee attended pharmacy school. In 1964, they returned to Las Vegas, where they raised their family. Lee passed away June 16, 1985. Janet remained in Las Vegas until 1997, when she moved to Parowan, Utah. Janet loved being a mother not only to her own children, but the many pre-school children she taught at Seton Academy in Las Vegas. Following the death of her beloved Lee, she went to work at the Las Vegas Valley Water District, where she remained until she retired in the spring of 1997. Janet was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions, including relief society counselor, primary teacher, young women's camp director, and most recently the funeral chairperson in the Parowan 3rd Ward. She loved and served in this position for 15 years (only being released when she was too ill to do the job) providing luncheons and compassionate service to countless families. Spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren was one of her greatest joys. Upon moving to Parowan, she had the opportunity to follow several of them as they participated in various activities. She was also a beautiful seamstress and developed a love for quilting. She was a member of the Beaver Quilt Guild and enjoyed spending time and sharing her talents with other members of the group. Janet is survived by children, Kim (Scott) Doubek of Parowan, Gary (Moana) Edwards of Centerville, Utah, Leslie (Scott) Cecil of Parowan, and Todd (Julee) Edwards of Las Vegas; as well as siblings, Joyce Bryan, Jeanne Beebe and Jeff Austin; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Lee Edwards; and her parents, Kenneth S. Austin and Irene Ward Austin preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Parowan 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 90 South Main St. in Parowan. Friends may call Friday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.
One memory I have of Grandma goes way back to when I was about 4 years old. When we were living in Kearns, UT she would occasionally come and visit us. Every time she came I would get so excited! At night I was so excited that she was there that I could not sleep. In the night I would creep out of my room to where grandma would be sleeping. I crawled into bed with her. I just wanted to be close to her. We would snuggle all night and I loved every minute of it.
I will miss her very much and I look forward to the day that I can see her and other loved ones again. Love you, Grandma!
JANET EDWARDS Janet Austin Edwards lost her courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Janet was born March 1, 1934, to Kenneth S. and Irene Ward Austin in Tremonton, Utah. Her early childhood was spent in Salt Lake City, Wenatchee, Wash., Great Falls, Mont., Butte, Mont., and Livingston, Mont. When she was 15, her family moved to Las Vegas. She attended and graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1952. During that time, she met the love of her life, Lee Edwards. They were married in the St. George Temple, Sept. 11, 1953. In 1955, Lee began his commission as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. During that time they lived in Kansas, Texas, and California. Upon finishing his commission, they returned to Las Vegas for a short time before moving to Salt Lake City, while Lee attended pharmacy school. In 1964, they returned to Las Vegas, where they raised their family. Lee passed away June 16, 1985. Janet remained in Las Vegas until 1997, when she moved to Parowan, Utah. Janet loved being a mother not only to her own children, but the many pre-school children she taught at Seton Academy in Las Vegas. Following the death of her beloved Lee, she went to work at the Las Vegas Valley Water District, where she remained until she retired in the spring of 1997. Janet was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions, including relief society counselor, primary teacher, young women's camp director, and most recently the funeral chairperson in the Parowan 3rd Ward. She loved and served in this position for 15 years (only being released when she was too ill to do the job) providing luncheons and compassionate service to countless families. Spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren was one of her greatest joys. Upon moving to Parowan, she had the opportunity to follow several of them as they participated in various activities. She was also a beautiful seamstress and developed a love for quilting. She was a member of the Beaver Quilt Guild and enjoyed spending time and sharing her talents with other members of the group. Janet is survived by children, Kim (Scott) Doubek of Parowan, Gary (Moana) Edwards of Centerville, Utah, Leslie (Scott) Cecil of Parowan, and Todd (Julee) Edwards of Las Vegas; as well as siblings, Joyce Bryan, Jeanne Beebe and Jeff Austin; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Lee Edwards; and her parents, Kenneth S. Austin and Irene Ward Austin preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Parowan 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 90 South Main St. in Parowan. Friends may call Friday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11:30-12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.
Halloween 2012
We had a wonderful Halloween this year. Lincoln decided to dress as Indiana Jones! We started the day by going to school for a fun Halloween Party with Lincoln's kindergarten class. The kids did a costume parade around the whole school and returned to the classroom for games and treats!
After school Lincoln and I headed to Cedar City to visit Lincoln's Great Grandma Edwards at Kolob Rehab. She had been sick for several months and was staying there until she could get the strength to go back home. I knew that seeing Lincoln in his awesome Indiana Jones costume would cheer her up. The rehab center did a little trick or treat party for kids who came to visit. It was fun!
After Cedar City, we came back home and ate some quick dinner. Then it was off to pick up Bridger and start Trick-or-Treating!
The boys had so much fun together!
Lincoln could not wait to get back home so that he could pass out candy to some of the trick-or-treaters that came to our house, so we didn't stay out for very long, but we still had a great time!
After Cedar City, we came back home and ate some quick dinner. Then it was off to pick up Bridger and start Trick-or-Treating!
Disneyland 2012!
In early October we took a trip to Disneyland. We went with Mom and Dad Edwards, and Mike, Kathi and their kids. We had the trip planned for a while and I could not wait to go.
On our first day, we walked into the park and Mini was right there to greet us. Lincoln gets shy around her. :)
Brooklynn thought the caste was so beautiful.
Walking down Main Street is one of my favorite things to do in Disneyland. I think Lincoln feels the same way.
Lincoln took a couple of spins on the carousel. Grandpa Edwards was happy to join him.
We all had so much fun being there together. It was the Edwards kids first time at Disneyland. It was fun to watch them experience it all for the first time. Grandpa was in heaven with 4 of his grand-kids in Disneyland.
We had so much fun on all the rides. We liked taking pictures of the photos as we rode the rides. Brooklynn did not like the Ghost Mountain ride very much. She was ducking down next to Mike and crying. :(
For lunch on the first day we went to the Big Thunder BBQ. We like to go to that place in the fall. The entertainment is great and the setting is perfect!
The BBQ is all you can eat. We could not believe how much Kathi was able to eat at that meal. She had at least 8 pieces of chicken and 5 ribs. We were all laughing how much Kathi ate.
Later in the day we made our way over to New Orleans Square and found Jack the Pumpkin King. For some reason Lincoln really likes that guy...
A trip do Disneyland is not complete until you ride the Jungle Cruise, so that was the next thing on the agenda.
Lincoln had a really good time in Tarzan's Treehouse. He thought that was really cool.
Adam and Austin had a lot of fun in Disneyland and California Adventure. I would say our first day was a success!
Michael was constantly making nerdy faces for the camera... sheesh.
The Tower of Terror was so fun! Adam was pretty nervous, and he was glad when it was over. :)
There is a new section of California Adventure called Cars Land. We made our way over there later on the first day. It looks just like the movie, Cars! I loved spending time over there, but it was pretty busy because it is so new. I hope next time we can be over there a little more.
Lincoln had fun pretending to swim in the ocean while we waited for Crush.
These pictures illustrate how nerdy we are.
I love that Mom and Dad went with us again. Disneyland is so much fun with them. Dad is a Disney expert!
The Tower of Terror was so much fun the first time that we had to go again. Brooklynn did not like that one either. I decided I would wait a few more years to take Lincoln on those kind of rides.
Lincoln was selected to be a participant in the Jedi Training Academy where kids dress up like Jedi and get to fight Darth Maul or Vadar. It was so much fun to watch the kids fight those bad guys with light sabres. Lincoln even got a certificate at the end!
Lincoln was so brave to come face to face with Vadar!
We went on Splash Mountain over and over! We could not get enough of that ride. We love making weird faces on the way down. That never gets old.
The carousel at Disneyland is always a great way to start another day.
We have such magical memories of these special moments at Disneyland!
A trip do Disneyland is never complete until you get to meet Mickey!
We had so much fun! I am already excited to go back.
On our first day, we walked into the park and Mini was right there to greet us. Lincoln gets shy around her. :)
The BBQ is all you can eat. We could not believe how much Kathi was able to eat at that meal. She had at least 8 pieces of chicken and 5 ribs. We were all laughing how much Kathi ate.
I love that Mom and Dad went with us again. Disneyland is so much fun with them. Dad is a Disney expert!
Lincoln was selected to be a participant in the Jedi Training Academy where kids dress up like Jedi and get to fight Darth Maul or Vadar. It was so much fun to watch the kids fight those bad guys with light sabres. Lincoln even got a certificate at the end!
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