Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Spring is in the air!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Call Me Dead Eye!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Fall
Monday, August 29, 2011
Grandma
It has been forever since I posted anything I guess because I couldn’t find words for how I have been feeling. On July 11, 2011 our family suffered a huge loss, and although she was very sick it was hard to let her go. I am so thankful that I was able to spend her last hours sitting next to her surrounded by loving family. As sad as I am I know she is in a better place free from all of her pain.
Grandma, I will miss sitting around the table drinking coffee and chatting about everything and anything.
Love you G-ma
Gwendolyn Ann Green Oakden
“Hug ‘Em All”
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on July 11, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 8, 1938 in Tooele, Utah to Bush Lawrence Green and Ruth Thomas Edwards. She married William C. (Bill) Oakden, Jr. on March 8, 1959 and was blessed with three loving children. Her children, grandchildren and great -grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved them with all her heart. Gwen was adored by all that knew her and always had an ear to listen, she was a confidante to many and always made you feel special. Her laugh was contagious and her smile could light up a room. Our Mom left behind loved ones that will miss her dearly, her husband Bill, her son William C “Bill” (Suz) Oakden III, Vickie Oakden and Becky (Casey) Valdez; her grandchildren Casey (Annie) Valdez IV, Brittney (Ben) Jones, Brandy (Tyler) Raleigh, Corey (Kelly) Sweat and Leslie Sweat; eight great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Paige, Olivia, Jayson, Tianna, Christian, Wyatt and Casey V that is on his way; nieces; nephews; brothers Clifford Green and Vern Green; sisters Ruth Atkinson and Jo Hayes; and many friends who she considered family (including her blue-eyed daughter Laurie Mace) and special friend Jeanine Casper.
Mom will be reunited with her mom, dad, sister Gail Green, brother Tommy Green, and grandson, Billy.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Our Summer So Far!
The Jones house has had a fun filled summer so far and we are just getting started! I love summer the smell of fresh flowers fills the air, swimming and hanging out on the patio. I feel like it was a long time coming, but now that it is here we are in full swing.
Ben and I decided that I would quit my job and stay home and help Ben with his job. He has been really busy at work and it has been nice that I can get the little things done for him so he can focus on the important things with his job. I love being “retired” and I am able to spend some great quality time with my family.
Here are some pictures of our latest adventures.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
MOM
See this women she is the best lady in the world. She would do anything for anyone and is always there for me. Mom thanks for all that you do for me I don't know where I would be if your were not in my life. I hope to one day share with my daughter the bond that you and I share