Monday, April 6, 2009

Kim Hunter... Husband, Father, Grandfather

Hey there everyone! I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your kind words and flowers over the past week. Last Monday I posted a blog about my father in law and less than 24 hours later he passed away. It was good for him he was in such bad shape but so hard for the ones he had to leave behind, especially my mother in law. So thanks again to all of you for everything! Here is his obituary.........

Kim M. Hunter "How lucky are we to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" Our Husband, Father and Grandfather left us on March 31, 2009 after a tough battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Kim was born October 19, 1949, he grew up in Murray and on April 11, 1969 he married the girl next door, his childhood sweetheart, Connie Deshler. Kim served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home he and Connie started their family, they had two boys, Christopher and Shawn. Kim loved coaching their baseball teams, boating, camping and hunting with his family. Old cars were a must! In 2004 he and Connie welcomed their first grandson to the world and over the next few years they were blessed with two more grandsons. He loved playing cars and trucks with them, everything they did was funny to him. His first granddaughter is due to arrive this summer and she will also be named after him, he would have loved spoiling her! His dogs also had a very soft place in his heart, they certainly were loved, we know they will miss him! Kim was a great father and husband. He had a great laugh and loved telling old stories. His daughter-in-law once quoted him as saying "I can't remember a minute in my life when I didn't love Connie." What a guy!! Kim is survived by his devoted wife Connie, son Chris, his wife Jen and their son Preston. Also son Shawn, his wife Jamie and their sons Colton and Chase (and soon to arrive Cimberly). He is preceded in death by his Mother, Jeanne Clark Hunter. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimers Assoc., 800-272-3900 or the Utah Humane Society, 801-261-2919 ex.208. Private family services will be held. Online condolences: www.broomheadfuneralhome.com

Monday, March 30, 2009

She has a name!

As most of you know Shawn's dad, Kim has been struggling with Alzheimer's, well it's gotten the best of him and he is in the last stage of it. He doesn't know who his kids or grandkids are anymore, he's even forgotten Connie. I worry about how she will take this when it is all over, he has been her life since they were kids, he was the boy next door. I remember him telling me once that he "can't remember a moment in his life when he wasn't in love with her". I feel so lucky that they were Shawn's role models in truly loving someone! Next week is there 40th wedding anniversary and he probably won't make it that far. He will never get to hold his first granddaughter and my little Chase won't remember him, I do think that Colton will have a few memories to hold on to though. I don't know how to be there for my husband with all of this, if it were me losing my father I would be a wreck!! Of course Shawn is so strong and says he came to terms with it along time ago but I still think that it will hit him harder than he can imagine right now. So the best way I can think to honor Shawn, Connie and my Father is Law is by naming my daughter after him, so we will be calling her Cimberly (of course spelled with a C, you know me and Shawn). I was having such a hard time coming up with a name that I loved and as soon as I thought of it, it just felt right. I am so proud to name my daughter after her Grandpa Kim. She won't know him but she'll now that he was great enough to be named after. Please say a little prayer for Kim & Connie. They've never been apart from eachother until now. It's going to be tough!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Update!

Well, I'm 20 weeks along now, officially half way there, wahoo! I had my Ultra Sound today and it's still a GIRL! Definately!! But most important she is growing perfectly, her heart, brain and kidneys look good, her spine is connected and she got an overall great bill of health. I am so relieved and can't wait for the next 20 weeks. She is going to be so much fun!! I love you all!

Happy Blogging!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Jamie needs....... Shawn needs.......

Google your name and needs (Jamie needs) then jot down the top 10 web sites that come up. Pretty funny!! I did Shawn too and his is pretty good!

Jamie Needs.............

1. Jamie needs a kid. (Check, check, check)
2. Jamie needs to grow up. (Probably)
3. Jamie needs mental health. (Don't rub it in)
4. Jamie needs our support. (YES)
5. Jamie needs to sponser a cat. (Aaawww, I should)
6. Jamie needs a Tanner Family Hug! (My Favorite!)
7. Jamie needs a hair cut. (and a Color)
8. Jamie needs to poo. (don't we all?)
9. Jamie needs a tech make over. (sure)
10. Jamie needs no introduction! (need I say more?)

Shawn Needs..............

1. Shawn needs to decide who he wants to spend his life with. (Yes, it's time he decides)
2. Shawn needs to pee. (from all the beer)
3. Shawn needs everything and nothing. (He is so complex)
4. Shawn needs a makeover. (You bet he does)
5. Shawn needs a T Shirt. (to go with his makeover)
6. Shawn needs to learn to sing. (TRUE!)
7. Shawn needs a mommy. (He is a baby)
8. Shawn needs 14 hours of sleep. (Yes)
9. Shawn needs to get more side jobs. (To buy me things)
10. Shawn needs a Beer!! (Need I say more)

That was intertaining for a few minutes! Try it if you bored, it was SUPER FUN!

Happy Blogging!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Cadence!

Well, hello everyone! Ok so most of you know that my niece Cadence is pretty much my favorite person EVER!! She is my girl, my buddy, my little sis, my princess, my baby, seriously my one true love!! So I just wanted to share with all of you how girly she is (which is why we have so much fun together in the first place). A few weeks ago Whit took her over to Jill & Just's house to see Kate and she put on all of Kate's "Pretties". This was the final product!! It just makes me laugh my bummy off!! She is so stinkin' cute I can't stand it! Man, I love her!

OH HAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!

Happy Blingin' & Happy Bloggin'!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Holy $%/#!! It's a GIRL!!

Think Pink! I can't believe it, we are having a girl! I truly didn't think that Shawn Boy had it in him! I am in shock! We are so excited, Colton really wanted a sister, Chase has no clue what's going on and Shawn & I are over the moon!! So I guess you all were right, I've been sick as a dog and I was never sick with the boys, it is a girl. I just didn't want to get my hopes up! Well I'll keep you all updated on her progress! Thanks for all of your well wishes!
Happy Blogging!

Monday, February 2, 2009

25 Random Things About Me!

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 10 people to be tagged. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you!

1. When I was little I wanted to be an Olympic Downhill Skier!
2. I started skiing when I was only 3 years old!
3. I can't stand the smell of Garlic, if someone has eaten it in the last 3 days, I can tell!!
4. I love SUSHI! The hardest part of being Pregnant is that I can't eat it!!
5. I love going to bed early!! It's like my favorite thing!
6. I LOVE Star Wars!
7. I live with Bipolar Disorder.
8. I have 4 sisters: 1 full (Whit), 1 half (Kelli) & 2 step (Jourdan & Courtney).
9. My plan was to not have kids until I reached my 30's.... Ooops!
10. In college I majored in Journalism & Creative Writing.
11. I say "Oh Heeeeeaaaaaaaaaaay" & "Gawl Dang" way more than I should!
12. I LOVE General Hospital!!
13. I will be 30 years old next year!!
14. I was born on Easter Sunday.
15. I was named after the Bob Segar song "Against the Wind".... "Jamie was lovely, she was the queen of my night"
16. I love country music & old school Rock and Roll!!
17. I played Bonnet Ball for 5 years.
18. I took dance lessons for 9 years.
19. If I could meet one person it would be Audrey Hepburn.
20. I think that people who play the Piano are absolutely AMAZING!
21. Since I was about 9 years old I've wanted to be on the cast of Saturday Night Live!
22. Live music is one of my all time favorite things!
23. Decorating my home is a hobby of mine.
24. I think that the most important thing in life is to "Do what you say - Say what you mean". Thanks Dad!!
25. I love watching my kids sleep!!
Wow, I didn't think that was ever going to end!!
I will be tagging: Jill, Carlye, Abbie, Carrie, Jen, Amy, Becky, Becky, Brienne & Jessica!
Gawl Dang, I almost ran out of people!!
Happy Blogging!