Thursday, March 24, 2011

We'll Miss You Grandpa




James Jennis O. 1919 ~ 2011 James Jennis O. passed away in Bluffdale Utah March 22, 20ll.He was born August 11, 1919 in Boneta, Utah to James L. and Delva Lovisa O. Married Helene J. November 29, 1941 in Altonah, Utah later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. James leaves a legacy of integrity and willingness to serve to all who knew him. He loved the outdoors and was happy hunting, fishing, or working in his garden. He worked as a heavy duty mechanic for Landis,Wheeler Machinery, and later founded and operated a successful business, Eighth West Welding and Repair. Enlisted in the US Navy, serving his country in the Pacific during World War II, and in later years actively served with the American Legion. He gave steadfast service in his church as scout leader, priesthood leader, temple worker, and fulfilled an LDS mission with his wife in Palmyra, New York. Preceded in death by his wife, brother Kendall, sisters Faun P., Ina J., and grandson David O. Survived by children Gloria B., Shauna (Harold) B., Roland (Vonnie) O., 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Vegas

We took a last minute trip to Las Vegas to see Tuck, Amy, Jill, and Cooper while they were in town visiting family.
Simon thought it was pretty exciting this visit.
We took him to see the lion exhibit at the MGM Grand. Of all the times I've come to Vegas, I'd never gone. It's pretty cool!

Then we went over to the Bellagio Gardens. They had a butterfly habitat that was really beautiful.

Days after the trip Simon still gets excited and says things like: "I saw a Lion!" "I saw a butterfly!" - He's very big into making complete sentences now. Sometimes the words get a little jumbled, but it's so cute to watch him concentrate on getting all the words right.
It was great to see Tuck and Amy and finally meet baby Cooper. Glad we got a chance to see them!