They are at it again

Allergies strike again!

To add to the 'excitement' this past weekend of the funeral and 1400 miles in the truck, Kimber broke out in some serious bumps/hives. It started with just a few around her diaper, then spread all over her entire body.... I mean from the top of her head to the bottoms of her feet. Luckily she didn't run a fever, so we weren't too concerned.... but still concerned enough. She wasn't acting like they were bothering her, however, the bumps did get bright red in the heat and places where she got hot.... so we thought it might be heat rash. Anyway, it continued to get worse each day we were on the road. We tried to keep her away from the other babies fearing it might spread to them. Luckily we got her into the Dr. and he confirmed that it is an allergic reaction to something. We are having a hard time finding out what the heck is causing it but she does seem to be doing a bit better since we've been home. It's really rough on her skin and it looks dry/flaky. It did start to itch her yesterday so we've been trying to stop her from scratching. This poor gal has had a rough 15 months!

This is her rash now that it is doing better. It's still pretty bad but it really looked awful the past 2 days!

More fun in the Kitchen

I couldn't pass up this picture of Kimber. She is so funny!

Here's Holdyn having fun with the bowls again :)

They are quite the drummers!

Fun with Cousins

It is too bad that it takes a funeral to get our family all together. Holdyn couldn't get enough of playing with her cousins. Especially Courtney, they were joined at the hip. We had a fun time and a huge sleep over at Grandma Oakeson's house. I'm sure going to miss that place! In the picture below are her infamous teal colored couches from a LOOONG time ago :) They've always been a staple in her home as long as I can remember. They are totally retro and coming back in style. We had to get a picture of some of the kids on them.
Here is uncle Joel torturing Holdyn, as you can see she LOVED every minute of it.

Here is Courtney and Holdyn with a statue at the mortuary.

The mortuary also had a huge play area for kids (and obviously some adults) to go while the viewing was going on. It was nice to have them entertained so we could visit with people who came to pay their respects to Grandma.

Grandma's Funeral

There was a beautiful funeral service for Grandma Oakeson. My mom gave an excellent talk on Grandma's life and all she had accomplished. The great-grandkids sang, and my Uncle John also gave a great talk. We were sure glad our family could attend!

Here is Ben with his two girlies.

Brielle and Holdyn

Here is Holdyn at the Luncheon.

Debbie, John, Lynette, Phil, Susan, Blaine

(Grandma's kids and their spouses)

John, Lynette, Blaine

Grandma's 3 living children

Jason, Brad, Adam, Brenda, Jill, Mindy

My siblings

The Pallbearers

The Great-Grandkids all sang a few songs during the service. Here they are practicing. They did a great job. Grandma had 27 Great Grand kids!

Here are the cousins on my side... all except Sophee...

we missed you Sophers!

A quick stop in Fredonia, AZ

We got to stop on our way home from Grandma O's Funeral in Fredonia, AZ. Holdyn was in 7th Heaven playing with Kenzie, Emma, and Taylor. She got to sleep over at their house and we went with them to see the horses. Holdyn didn't even want to ride in our truck when they were around. She pretty much stayed with their family the entire time we were in Fredonia.

Above is Holdyn with Kenzie and Emma by the horses.

Below: Holdyn riding her horse named Cokey.

Above: Kimber on Cokey. Kimber LOVED all the horses from a distance, but wasn't sure what to think when she was close to them.

Below: Here is Taylor the tornado sitting on Flicka.

Grandma's Obituary

WILMA OAKESON

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Wilma Spencer Oakeson "Together Again" Wilma Spencer Oakeson, 93, of South Jordan, went home to our Heavenly Father on September 21, 2009, in West Jordan at the home of her son.She was born in Bluffdale, UT to Reuben Benjamin and Edna Brown Spencer on May 1, 1916. She learned the value of hard work at a young age growing up on a farm and being the second oldest in a family of 10 children. She married Harold Edward Oakeson Feb. 4, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. They moved to Crescent on a 94 acre farm. Wilma had the honor and privilege of being a stay-at-home mom for their children: John, Lynette, Blaine and Sharon. She served all her life in various church callings. Wilma served with her husband, Harold, as a temple ordinance worker in the Salt Lake and the Jordan River Temples. She loved her temple calling and served faithfully until her release in Sept. 2008. Wilma had many talents and enjoyed oil painting, writing poetry, quilting, sewing, knitting, and crocheting and visiting with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, daughter Sharon, sister Eunice, brothers; Vernon, Elmer, Merlin, and John. She is survived by sons; John (Debra) of West Jordan, Blaine (Susan) of Plain City, and daughter Lynette (Phil) Baker of Washington City; 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the River Ridge 8th Ward 10194 S. 1000 West. Viewing will be Friday, Sept. 25th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. (10600 S) and Saturday 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Crescent Cemetery.