TOP GUN

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!

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!"

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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.