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Merry Christmas From The Jeppesen's

2011-12-15T09:50:00.029-07:00

2011 .........has brought us exciting changes.
Garen is still working at CUSC. The bishopric keeps him on his toes. He loved taking Libbi to the Caribbean even though he got completely burnt! Libbi loved traveling many times to Disneyland with the kids. She is getting used to the idea of being Stake Camp Director. A little overwhelming though. Payton married Lana Nielson on Sept. 24th, 2011. The newlyweds are loving married life. She fits in perfectly and her sense of humor and beauty are both an extra joy in our lives. Payton graduates April in Technology Management. He received his pilot slot with the Air Force and will be training for the next 2 years as an AF pilot in Enid, Oklahoma. Payton and Lana will make the big move in May. Tanner is loving BYU. He has adjusted to the rigorous pre-med curriculum and the post-mish dating world. He has also worked at Tucano's Brazilian Grill for the past year. Jordan is loving aesthetician school. She will graduate this May. She has also worked at Tucano's as a hostess for the past 1 1/2 years. She has had a lot of fun this fall traveling to several away BYU football games with her boyfriend's family, the Wonnacott's. She was able to see several new places. She especially enjoyed going to Oregon, where her boyfriend, Jimmy, served his mission, (coincidently the same mission Garen served in). Tate is a Sr. this year and loves to sing and act. He won state last year with his pantomime, "Heavenly Bath". He has performed in several plays and is currently in Madrigals and Acappella. He runs on the track team in the spring and will be leaving on his mission in just a year. Our little miss "McKenna" is growing up so quickly. She is in 7th grade and has loved being a cheerleader. She is growing by the day. She will soon catch up to her mom! She keeps busy with her tumbling and piano lessons. We are wishing you a Merry Christmas and may the spirit of the season fill your hearts and fill your homes throughout the coming year .

A Month of Celebrating Birthdays. PAYTON, KENNA, JORDAN

2011-12-02T15:54:00.010-07:00

Our son Payton's, 25th, and may I say this was the yummiest cake ever that his new wife made!

Wow....13! What am I in for? These balloons were from a BOY!

Jordie's not a teenager anymore!!!

Celebrating Jordan's 20th!
Kenna, Whit, Zoe, Jenny, Tanner, Jimmy, Jordan, Whitney, & Jimmer

Celebrating Jordan's Boy's Birthday - Happy Birthday Jimmy!

2011-10-23T17:34:00.013-06:00

Jimmy is the big "23"!! I know you're thinking....but he looks 16....he's not! We were able to celebrate with his whole family, the Wonnacott's.

Tanner, Whitney, Jimmer, Jimmy, Jordan, and Kenna

Cute, you two!

Wedded Bliss!

2011-10-19T17:10:00.010-06:00

September 24, 2011
Lana and Payton

Kenna's Elementary School Graduation

2011-07-25T18:56:00.002-06:00

My baby is going to Middle School! Where did the time go???

Love Is In The Air

2011-07-25T18:47:00.001-06:00

We are in a new phase of life....Our kids falling in LOVE. We are ready for this next phase of life...courtships....weddings.....grandkids....the whole shabang! My daughter took this picture while we were in NYC last fall. It is quite fitting for our life right now!

They're Gettin' Hitched September 24th!!!

2011-07-07T02:17:00.001-06:00

FAMILY is What Matters Most!

2011-01-21T01:18:00.002-07:00

Together Again!
I can't even describe how wonderful it is to have my entire family all back together again. I have been so bad at blogging the past 6 months. I have so many things to post and my New Years resolution is to keep my blogging up to date. So many events have happened lately so I will do my part and be better and keeping my blog up to date.

Can't Believe Graduation Is Almost Here!

2010-05-26T09:44:00.004-06:00

2nd In the Nation Aint That Bad!

2010-05-19T23:08:00.001-06:00

Sorry this has taken me so long to post....we went down to California the end of March to watch our daughter, Jordan and the Timpview cheer squad compete at Nationals. They did an awesome job taking 2nd Nationally! They have practiced so hard all year long for this and it definitely paid off. We had the largest squad ever with 9 boys this year, mostly football players. They were all amazing! Way to go Timpview. You've done it again!

23 Days Spent at the Magic Kingdom in 18 Months!

2010-04-28T00:24:00.017-06:00

Ya, I know we are a little Disney crazy, but it is one of our favorite places to visit. We got season passes and we made the best use of them. This picture is of me and my girls and their friends who went with us in March for Jordan's National Cheer Competition. We love DISNEYLAND and never tire of it, especially with all our kids there. We are already planning our next adventure there....November! Tanner will then be home and we can share the magic with him.

His 1st Date.....When Did My Little Tater-Tot Grow Up?

2010-02-15T00:37:00.001-07:00

Tate had his first official date last weekend since turning 16 last month. He had no reservations about asking a girl to the "Sweethearts" dance. He had a great experience and is already planning his next date. He is quite outgoing and is thrilled about the whole dating thing. Way to go Tate. You're the Man!

YEA....they did it!

2010-02-09T23:46:00.004-07:00

Our Timpview cheerleaders did something they have never done in the history of the school. This week they won "USA's Grand Champions". This award is given to the top scorer of the entire competition. That is 42 squads. The squads come to compete against those who are in the same category as them. They are then judged and can be awarded a 1st or 2nd in their category. But then after all the awards are give out they give an award to the top scorer of all the squads. Timpview had an 18 out of 20, which is amazing. Almost a perfect score. They have never won this before even when they have won State in Cheer. This is so awesome for them. They have worked so hard and have a bigger squad then ever before with more boys then ever and at times we thought they would never get a clean performance. Well they did. Now they have one more competition.....Nationals! Next month they will compete in Anaheim for it. Good Luck Timpview and to my girl Jordan.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Jeppesen Family

2010-01-01T12:03:00.001-07:00

Our Annual visit to Temple Square and the Spoken Word.

The "BIG" 18!!

2009-12-14T11:21:00.002-07:00

I can't believe my oldest daughter is "18"! She is still in many ways a kid but she is showing signs of adulthood. I think she will always be young at heart. She comes by it naturally. She is preparing for the next step in life. What that may be is still not concrete. She loves to cheer and would love to cheer at a University. We will wait and see which one she picks. You are on your way my sweet "Murfy". We hope all your dreams come true.

Timpview 2009 Football State Champs (4th Year In A Row!)

2009-11-27T21:41:00.006-07:00

Our Other Cheerleader (LOL)

Jordan At State

What a "Happy" Halloween!

2009-11-04T12:49:00.023-07:00

The girls were twin cowgirls and Garen, as his usual fun loving self, was a dirt biker....I know, not a stretch for him!

Witchy Woman

Meg & Hercules

aka Payton and Lana

Timpview's Homecoming Game against Orem 40-0....Way to Go Timpview!

2009-09-23T21:40:00.001-06:00

Jordan's Homecoming 2009

2009-09-23T21:24:00.004-06:00

Before the Dance

We opened the door to find this huge bale of hay on our door step. We thought it was a cute way that Jordan was asked to homecoming so we returned the favor and she answered "YES" by putting a bunch of BROWNIES in a bucket and and stuck the word "yes" in the brownies. She wrote a note on the outside of the bucket that said,...."Now that my horses have enjoyed your "HAY" look through the poop to see what I will say."

Had The Time Of My Life!

2009-09-08T20:02:00.029-06:00

This weekend we flew to Dallas with some friends for the BYU vs. OU game. It was an amazing experience just being in the new Dallas Cowboy's Stadium. It was a beautiful stadium. With 88,000 seats, we were in a sea of red. Way out numbered by Sooner fans. We did not even expect to win, with the 22 point spread that was predicted, but we did it. Wow it was a nail biter but BYU really came through and gave us a show. It will go down in my memory as one of the greatest! Way to go BYU, now ranked 9th in the nation, for making it the time of my life!

Our friends

Jumbo tron 60yd x 30yd

True Blue

TOUCHDOWN!

BIG WIN!

Happy Fans

You've Had A Birthday......Shout Horray!

2009-09-02T00:16:00.010-06:00

What Happened To Our Teenie Tanner?

Our Missionary's Birthday

2009-09-01T22:51:00.004-06:00

Even though Tanner is about a million miles away serving a mission in India...we are home celebrating his birthday. We can't believe it was 20 years ago that this sweet boy entered our lives. He has been such a blessing to our home. He was such a wonderful child to raise. He has always been so dedicated to his studies, his talents, and to the Lord's work. We are just grateful for having him part of our family. He brings a light and laughter to our home that we miss every day but we know that right now we get to share him with the people of India and they are blessed for that. Hope this day is a great one Tanner. WE LOVE YOU!

First Day of 5th Grade

2009-09-01T22:25:00.004-06:00

Mckenna is my early riser when it comes to school. So you can imagine her first day of it. The day before she had to plan her outfit, organize her book bag and have everything ready. She loves to go to school and loves to learn. I hope her enthusiasm continues for the rest of her academic career!

1st Varsity Game

2009-08-24T23:38:00.024-06:00

I can't believe my Jordie is a senior! This is the beginning of an exciting year. We will be very busy getting to all her Varsity games and activities being a senior. I better savor it while it lasts. You blink and they've grown up!

TOP GUN

2009-07-22T22:43:00.007-06:00

Our son, Payton, just returned from his 4 weeks in Alabama for the Air Force Field Training. He said it was the best experience he never wants to have again. While asking him to tell us about his experience, he said,"I did get an award there." Then he whips out this medal..."I got TOP GUN" Only a couple of cadets are awarded this out of the entire 361 cadets at FT. The TG's are the cadets that ranked #1 at field training from their peers and commanding officers. It has been awhile since another Top Gun came from BYU. He also could receive an additional scholarship for being "Top Gun". This will go on his record and help him receive a pilot slot, which he is working so hard for. Congrats Cadet Jeppesen!

Proud is the Word!

2009-07-02T22:49:00.012-06:00

I have been wanting to post for so long what my oldest son, Payton, has been accomplishing. I don't have a picture of him in his uniform yet, but this will have to do for now. He makes a mom proud, not prideful but proud. He decided last year to join the BYU Air Force ROTC with aspirations of becoming a commercial pilot. Payton has always had the ability to see something he wants to accomplish and go after it. When he does this, he doesn't want to be just okay at it...he wants to be the very best at it. So last year he saved his money and spent hours getting his private pilot's license. This year he decided to become involved in the ROTC AF Color Guard for all BYU events. This means he is the one who helps put the flag up and down everyday on campus. He also presents the flag at the sporting events. He and his fellow cadets went to Calif. in March for the Color Guard Competition. The results of that competition were that this was the first time that BYU placed in over 9 years. They placed third. Soon after that he was made Color Guard Commander for BYU. He was also awarded a full ride scholarship through the Air Force. You may think that all 16 Cadets waiting for a scholarship would get one but because the AF is a highly demanded military branch they only had one to give out at BYU this year. We were thrilled. He also received a merit scholarship for academics. I am so proud that he loves this LAND and it's freedoms and that he is willing to serve in our military so that our freedoms can be preserved. Way to go Payton...You are flying high above the rest...your dreams of being a pilot are just within reach!

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!"

2009-06-23T22:51:00.018-06:00

I had a quick getaway to the lovely West Yellowstone with my sister-in-laws and mother-in-law. In my husbands family there are 9 children. 6 girls and 3 boys. So there were a lot of girls all together this weekend. We had a great time taking my mother-in-law to West Yellowstone for some shopping, dinner, and a play for her birthday. We all enjoyed the short time together. We took some fun pics and laughed a lot. Family time is always fun with the Jeppesen's!

Jordan's Promenade's

2009-06-11T20:53:00.022-06:00

My children's Junior year is always so much fun especially because of Prom. This was our first experience having a daughter go to prom. Looking for dresses was so much fun. We were so pleased to see what she chose to wear. She looked so beautiful and elegant. We will always remember "The Way You Look Tonight".

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER PROM
These pics are from her second prom which was in Las Vegas. She was asked by a boy who she met at EFY last year. We drove her down there to kill two birds with one stone....a prom for her and a weekend getaway for Garen and I.

Mom's Favorite Day

2009-05-18T22:39:00.024-06:00

This, by far, is my most favorite day of the year. I don't know why but I absolutely love Mother's Day. I think it is partly because all of my growing up years I dreamed of being a mother. Now that the kids are all older, I am seeing the fruits of mine and my husbands labor. Our kids are so good to me and treat me with great respect. My son's are so kind and respectful of me and my daughters are the sweetness and beauty in my life. I couldn't of ever asked for better kids. Another reason why I loved this Mother's Day so much is because I got to talk to our son, Tanner, who is on a mission. He sounded so wonderfully happy. He is loving what he is doing and that he is serving the Lord. I often think of this scripture....
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth" 3 John 1:4

SWEET NOTE FROM MY MCKENNA

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS FROM MY FAMILY

Way to Go Timpview!

2009-05-06T09:21:00.007-06:00

What a time we had down in CA. Just after going to Ventura with my friends, I met up with my fam at Disneyland again. We had a great 4 days in Anaheim and watching the Timpview cheerleaders compete for Nationals. They did a great job taking 3rd place Nationally. It was so fun watching them compete.

OOO You Make Me Live!

2009-04-26T21:28:00.015-06:00

This past month has been a crazy busy one for me and my family and I have neglected my blog because of so much going on but I will catch you up on all the exciting stuff going on in our lives. I spent the last week in March with my college buddies. We have an annual trip to Ventura. My dearest friend Stacy is always so kind to let us come to her beach place. We love going there. We just have a relaxing time....talking, watching movies, tennis, shopping, mani-pedi's, eating...you get the picture. My friends, Penny, Sandi, Laurie, Stacy, and I have been close friends for more than 25 years. It is always so much fun to have our reunion and we look forward to it each year. Thanks so much you guys....You are my Best Friends!

A Week We Will Never Forget

2009-03-15T21:21:00.017-06:00

This has been, I think, the toughest week our family has ever had. But through these mortal experiences we can learn from them and let our understanding and faith grow. It has brought teaching moments everyday for our children. If you click on this link you can understand the heartache we have experienced this week that was very close to home. It was difficult for them as they were interviewed by the news station in our home. You never know how your children will be when something like this happens but I saw so much courage and strength and deep faith that you sometimes don't get to see in your offspring until years later. I know we will make it through this moment of time and always keep an eternal perspective in our hearts and minds. We Love You Kat and know that we will someday be with you again.

Strawberry Delight

2009-03-05T16:36:00.004-07:00

As I was making my yummy strawberry salad last night I came across this siamese strawberry. I took a picture of it because I thought, "Hey I am getting a two for one deal here." How lucky is that. I almost couldn't eat it because it was so beautiful and unique.

I've Got the Music in Me

2009-02-27T11:56:00.009-07:00

I stuck this picture in because these keys know me SO well. I am a story teller through music. When I start a new song, that is all I can focus on until it is done. I LOVE to write MUSIC. The only way that I know how to explain it is...it is like giving birth. It is a process of ideas and melodies rushing through my head and fingers and I cannot leave it until it is finished. I don't know how other song writers are inspired but mine is like a labor of love and the end result is so rewarding.

Wow How Time Fly's

2009-02-02T00:50:00.006-07:00

It just seemed like yesterday that Jordan was going to the cute little cheer clinics at the High School. Now she is teaching them and Mckenna is being taught. These years seem to just fly by. I can't even barely blink because then I might miss something.<>
Look at these girls, they are just about ready for Competiton Cheer!

Soooo Pretty

2009-01-26T09:05:00.007-07:00

As I arose early yesterday morning ready to pack and leave from the cabin, I walked out onto our front porch and there was this beautiful view! This is why I love it there. No matter what season it is, it is always beautiful.

Tribute To My Father

2009-01-20T23:12:00.004-07:00

Today is the birthday of one of the people I most admire in my life....My father. He would have been 80 years old today. Dr. Thomas H. Pettit left this life almost 4 years ago. He lived an exemplary life both in his professional and his private life. He was not perfect but he lived a near perfect life. I composed a song for his funeral and one line truly expressed my belief of his life...."The goodness you gave cannot be repaid, you showed how to love with each passing day, with your heart of gold, the success need not be told, your gift of greatness, my heart will ever hold." Thanks Daddy for being the greatest example to me..I Love You!

Weekend at Our Cabin

2009-01-20T22:08:00.012-07:00

We had a wonderful time with family and friends on MLK weekend. It seems like we can't get away enough lately but we are trying to make an effort to take some more time off from our weekly grind.

Tate and the Boys

Garen and Bogey

Tubing!

Family and Friends!

The Place to Get Away From it All

Christmas Eve

2009-01-01T15:48:00.009-07:00

Ya....we still want to dress up
and do the the Nativity. We love it!
We miss Tanner being the Shepherd!

More of the 12 Days of Christmas

2009-01-01T15:27:00.009-07:00

Another 12 days of Christmas tradition is spending the closest Saturday night at a Hotel by Temple Square. We then go to Temple Square to see the lights. Then Sunday morning we go to the Christmas Spoken Word. It is just so amazing to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing live and also
seeing the prophet. It just adds the exclamation mark at the end of our Christmas Season. It really puts the "Christ" in Christmas.

Our 12 Days of Christmas

2008-12-18T23:48:00.023-07:00

Every year we have a tradition called the 12 days of Christmas. It is primarily done to bring the family together through activities the 12 days before Christmas. We started this tradition 3 years ago while Payton was on his mission. So this is the first time he has experienced this tradition. So we have 12 different sized boxes that are stacked on top of each other. Each box has an activity inside for the family to do together that night. We have had movie tickets...eating out....puzzles...games...you get the picture. Well some of the things we do are the same every year as for the pictures below. The kids love the box filled with bubble gum. We have a bubble blowing contest and every year we have a different winner! This year it was Payton. It is always something that makes us laugh till we cry. It is so much fun. Our kids now look forward to the 12 days of Christmas as much as Christmas morning.

Elder Jeppesen Sharing the Spirit of Christmas

2008-12-17T16:20:00.003-07:00

One of My "Top Picks of the Year" Movie!

2008-12-09T12:30:00.001-07:00

I just recently saw this movie and loved it. The sad thing is that it did not have a wide release. Only a short time in most places and a little longer here in Utah. I would recommend anyone to see it who has teenagers especially ones who play sports or anyone who likes a good story. It has a great moral message and is a true story. I say it is up there with Rudy, and Remember The Titans. It is one that I will buy when it comes out on DVD. So if you can find it, see it!

Timpviews Competition Cheer takes 1st!

2008-12-07T21:12:00.002-07:00

Jordan has been enjoying being on two cheer squads this year. Seen here with her lifetime friend, Chelsea, her Timpview competition cheer squad competed Saturday up in Ogden. They did well and took 1st place. It has been a busy season for these girls and I congratulate them. Jordan has worked hard with her coaching and gymnastic classes and has the battle wounds to show for it! She loves it though. They have several more competitions, then on to Nationals in March. She says she is living her dream since the movies "Bring it On" and "Stick It" are some of her favs!

Baptism!

2008-12-06T23:20:00.003-07:00

Surfin' USA - Go Mckenna!

2008-12-03T01:16:00.001-07:00

We spent the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Malibu with our great friends the Anderson's. Craig took Mckenna out on a longboard and here you can see her surf for the first time. She loved it so much she never wanted to stop!

Disneyland for the Holiday

2008-12-03T00:57:00.001-07:00

What a beautiful sight seeing Sleeping Beauty's castle all lit up for the holiday season.

Happiest Place on Earth

2008-12-03T00:14:00.001-07:00

Disneyland is definetly the happiest place on earth when you are there with your entire family! We spent a wonderful Thanksgiving week down in So. California at Disneyland with the Jeppesen Clan. We had so much fun spending time together. It is always a great time with family. We are all kids at heart because we love Disneyland! We got soaked on Splash Mountain (especially Garen), Mckenna braved it all and rode "California Screamin" and Libbi rode her favorite ride about 6 times -"Tower of Terror" We all loved seeing it snow after the fireworks on Mainstreet. What a way to celebrate with brothers,sisters, and cousins!

Awe....Family....Isn't it Great!

2008-11-17T21:51:00.001-07:00

Our last family photo together. We took this picture 2 days before Tanner left for the MTC. There is always a bittersweetness sending a missionary off. You know you don't want them to leave but you wouldn't want them anywhere else. The day we took this picture, I was not myself because I always get stressed for family portraits. With the stress of that, plus the anxiousness of Tanner leaving, my kids asked what was wrong and I said you won't understand until you have to send off a missionary. Once we started the photo shoot all that disappeared and it became a memorable experience.

Happy Birthday Jordie!

2008-11-10T14:45:00.002-07:00

Today is our sweet Jordan's birthday. I can't believe it has been seventeen years since she came into our lives. We are so grateful that we have her here. We almost lost her at birth and look what we would of missed! Someone who is vibrant, funny, unabashed in her beauty, and never takes herself too seriously. She excells at whatever she chooses to do. Whether it is dance, soccer, or now cheer, she works hard to achieve her goals. She is the light in our lives and always gives us a reason to laugh. We love you Murphy!

Palmayra

2008-11-04T22:36:00.002-07:00

Sacred Grove

2008-11-03T20:07:00.002-07:00

This summer we had an amazing experience as a family. In July we spent a week in New York. It was our last hurrah as a family. Since our children are growing up we did not know if we would ever be able to go on a trip altogether again. We spent 4 days in NYC laughing, shopping, shows, and touring. We then rented a car and drove north to Palmayra. It was a six hour drive but it was worth it. I myself have been there several times but not for 20 years. Being there in the Sacred grove altogether as a family, where the church was restored, gave us such a feeling of gratitude for Joseph Smith and because of him we can be an eternal family. It was a once in a lifetime experience for us all and we will take it with us forever.