June 2018

On June 3rd Tony and I took the kids to the zoo. It had been a long time since we'd been as a family, even though the kids usually go every year with Tammy.




So fun!








On the 8th I started training for my new position with JetBlue--Crew Support! I now take calls from frontline agents and airport employees who need help with the computer systems, as well as escalated calls from angry customers asking for "a supervisor."


Here's my cuties on the 9th


and the gauntlet of Thanos Christian made out of watermelon :D


Also, how pretty our house looks with our flag buntings and red & blue led multi color lights with our newly planted front area.




June 11th I took the kids to Timpanogos cave since they'd been begging to go back. This time we left Tony at work since his fear of heights prevented him from reaching the cave last time.

We loved it again and had a great hike up and down.


On the 12th I snapped this pic of the home-grown eggs we've been enjoying, purchased from a neighbor with chickens. The photo doesn't do them justice--in person they are much brighter, especially the two green shades.


Here's the group of awesome women who showed up in Barnes Park to workout at 6:30 am on the 15th. Since our trainers only hold class during the school year and isn't there for these bonus summer meetings, we have lovingly dubbed it "fake Riot."


Later that day, Bud decided to make a cake...and then smash his own face into it. (???LOL)


June 16th we met Tammy & Lana at the theater to see Incredibles 2.


On our way out I thought it was a fun time for a sibling photo shoot. Christian was super cooperative :P




On the 23rd we had some fun finding crap at the dollar store!


Photo from the 25th, but Bud carved this watermelon on the 22nd for "Summer ween," a made up holiday from the cartoon series "Gravity Falls" which no longer has new episodes, but the kids still love.


Gearing up for Independence Day, Bud decided to make some patriotic pancakes on June 26th including flags, fireworks and stars.






The next day he was in a more macabre mood and made a jello brain!


Faith was at girls' camp that week and I got these cute pics of our Young Women from June 28th.

May 2018

Our celebration of May the 4th be with you was just some purchased pancakes, but fun nonetheless!


On the 9th our butterflies emerged from their chrysalises. We received the caterpillars from a neighbor who takes them to schools and had a bunch leftover this year.


Here's Dust cozying down in my underwear on the 11th ;D

May 13th was mother's day and I made my kids take a selfie with me!


Bud crafted this awesome Fortnite unicorn on the 16th and I can't believe he made this from cardboard, glue and paint! He is so talented at making three dimensional art!!!


Later that day we set our butterflies free.

On the 18th I was a bad mom and let the kids buy candy cigarettes at the candy store in Station Park. Just a bit of 70's nostalgia!


May 19th Buddy helped prepare the garden,


and I rewarded him with a trip to a neighbor kid's lemonade and treat stand (there are Krispy treats in the bags and tiny boxes of lemonheads in his other hand).


That night I went with Kim, Brandi & Merijo to Viva la Diva Once Upon a Diva show!! It was incredible and we had such a fun time!




Just documenting our love of Smith's sushi (from the 20th)


Finished getting our garden planted,


and Tony switched out our old lights on the front of our garage which had aged to an ugly pink color,


to these LED beauties.




May 23rd Bud got to show off his Diet Coke/Mentos volcano at school along with the rest of the fifth grade. It was quick, but fun!


My RIOT classes hiked to Flag Rock on the 25th,




but I was worried about overexerting myself since I was starting Crew Support training at the center that afternoon and needed to be alert there until midnight and then drive home. I made it about 2/3 the way up and then hiked back down to cheer on the rest with Merijo who was a bit sick that day and didn't make the climb.






For old time's sake, we had some breakfast at Golden Corral on the 26th.


May 30th was field day at the elementary and I helped run a "kiddie pool baseball" station. I learned my lesson from previous years and just did the morning session :)

April 2018

Easter was on April 1st and Skittles was thrilled to be dressing up in her bunny costume, LOL!




The kids got lots of candy and adorable chocolate bunnies in little wooden hutches.


On the 4th, we went to baby animal days.






And stopped by the cheese factory, of course.


On April 12th, Tony's dad had another stroke and passed away at his home.

Larry James Braegger

DECEMBER 8, 1943 ~ APRIL 12, 2018 (AGE 74)

Our loving husband, father, grandpa & great-grandpa Larry James Braegger passed away on April 12, 2018. He was born December 8, 1943 in Brigham City, UT to James E. & Betty Alice Day Braegger.

He was raised in Willard, UT and graduated from Box Elder High School in 1962. After graduation he join the Navy, during boot camp training he was honorably discharged due to an accident. In 1965 he met the love of his love and eternal companion Lana Mitchell. They were married February 5, 1966 in Ogden, UT. Their marriage was solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple August 5, 1978. They were happily married for 52 years.

In his earlier years he worked for P.I.E. trucking company, he enjoyed driving truck and often shared stories of places he has seen over the years. After P.I.E. he opened his own business, Bond Collections that he ran with his wife. He later became an investigator and changed the company name to DICI LLC (Diversified Investigations Consultants Information, LLC). Larry worked for South Ogden City as a warrants officer for 10 years, he truly loved working with the officers and valued their life-long friendships. He graduated from the U.S. Marshall’s Academy in Georgia. Larry had a gift for investigating & finding people.

Larry loved Christmas, he truly was Santa Claus. His office is decorated with Christmas decorations and bears year round. He embraced the true spirit of Christmas and enjoyed giving joy to others. He was very generous & helped anyone in need. We will forever miss our jolly Santa Claus. Larry enjoyed taking “Old Rickety” (his RV) up to the Uintah Mountains to go camping & fishing or just to take the kids “duck hunting” to shoot their shotguns. He loved spending time with his family, many memories we will cherish. Larry loved watching the Jazz and was a Chicago Bears fan.

Larry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and is a member of the Burch Creek 3rd Ward. He held many positions throughout his life; Boy Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Elder’s Quorum Secretary.

We love you very much and look forward to the day when we are together again.

Larry is survived by his wife Lana, 2 daughters and one son; Tina (Brian) Hood, Tammy Braegger, Tony (Emily) Braegger; sibling Peggy (Stephen) Monsen; Grandchildren, Jason (Athena), Tyler, Chelsea (Brian), Zach, Faith, & Christian. Great-Grandchildren, Riley, Draven, Liam & Lex.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 18th at 11 a.m. at the Burch Creek 3rd Ward, 5161 South 1300 East, South Ogden. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 18th from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

On the 18th was the funeral. It was a beautiful service with a highlight of Tony telling funny storied about his dad.


Christian had a ballroom recital on the 19th. This Newsies number was especially adorable!




April 21st and Skittle love her some gamer's lap!







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