Remebering Dad

We love you Dad, thanks for all you give us.

Mom and Dad - May 2007

Thanksgiving 2009

Our Hymas Family Thanksgiving was a great success on November 26, 2009. We had a smaller group than we hoped--only 23 of us--but we had a great time! Grandma was in good spirits and able to join us in her wheelchair. I think this is a really nice picture of her. Thanks to Randy for taking pictures since my camera never even made it out of my car!

We ate Thanksgiving dinner at Shawna & Larry's church house. It was so fun to be all together.

Brett & Staci stopped in to visit for a little while before making their way to Staci's grandparents' house.

The kids were all thankful for the church gym to play basketball and run around.

We know that things are hard for many of you right now. We missed you and hope and pray that things will get better so that next time you will be able to join us!

Thinking of Dad ...

I've been thinking of Dad and missing his wonderful hugs!! What a wonderful spirit he brought to our family!


Grandpa and Braden on Braden's blessing day.

Mom and Dad at the big party at Dierke's Lake.

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Memories

Memories

I walk in my house,
Memories are fading,
My piano is gone,
How I laughed when kids played,
And Holidays came,
And Families played,
Where did it all go?
I walk in my house,
My pictures are gone and off the wall,
Memories that helped me remember the good times,
Memories that bloomed in my heart,
Memories that filled the pages of our stories,
Stories that made us laugh,
Stories that made us cry,
And stories that we don’t ever want to forget,
I walk in my house,
It’s empty,
Sadness I feel,
Missing the smell,
The holiday cheer,
Ups and downs of parenting,
When tears fell from my child’s eyes,
Wiping them saying “its ok mommy is here”.
At the end of the day,
Looking in his eyes with a kiss goodnight,
And love in our hearts,
And even though my house is empty,
My heart is still full of memories,
And blooms still.

By: Shelley Whitehead
05/04/09

Hike

South Hills Hike with Matt, Shaye, Kody, Shelley, and kids

Visit with Grandma

Dad (Kent), Mariana & M'Arlee made a 56 hour trip to Twin Falls, ID and back. With the intent to pick up some of the belongings from Grandma & Grandpa's house. Although it was a quick trip we got to see some of the family; Grandma, Shawna & Larry, Jenni & Josh for just a second, Cathy & Bill, Randy & Carolyn, Jamie & family & Shelley and family. It was most impressive how little M'Arlee was very concerned that Grandma was comfortable. She would help put her blanket on her while lying down or she would check on her to see if she was awake or asleep. But my favorite was when grandma was sitting up she would bring the little foot stool over for grandma to put her feet on; then take it away for her to sit on, then bring it back for grandma. Grandma seem to enjoy the little time we had together, enjoying the girls.

Happy Mother's Day!

The Dunn family had a great picnic today in honor of Mother's Day. Grandma came with us and even Uncle Gordon and Faye came for a little while.

We all got really tired from spending time in the sun at Daybreak park.
Dad brought his little sailboat that he built himself and took it out on the lake. The kids were all really excited about that!

It was a really fun day!

Baby Blessing

Our new addition, Elizabeth Mary Hymas,
was born February 27, 2009.
She was blessed on Easter.
It was a beautiful blessing.

Staci, Isaac, Brett, and Elizabeth Hymas