Nephi's Presentation

Weekly, the kids at Classical Conversations do a presentation of their choice to learn the skills of presenting/leading. 

This week Nephi did a poem he had memorized with cut outs he made to go along with it. 

I guess on the 2nd round he had Liberty (another girl in the class) hold the cut outs he was just practicing in this one. I was not in the class when he did it so the director nicely sent this to me. 

Clouds

White sheep, white sheep,

On a blue hill,

You all stand still.
When the wind stops,

You walk away slow.
When the wind blows,

Where do you go?

White sheep, white sheep,

Classical Conversations Valentine's Day

We made little LOVE BUG hats for the nursery kids. 

Coraline looks so tall in this picture - She will move up to the next CC class next Fall and I am sure she will love it.

Bella will stay another year in the CC nursery or I may find someone to keep her and Cecily on Wednesdays at home while I go with the older three. 

Nephi's Class - learning about Michelangelo

Grandpa Rick

He likes to keep us on our toes....

Heart Attacks. 911 Calls. Long Nights. 

As if the past few days have not been eventful enough with grandma. 

I took the older three to visit during the day with their cards and then the following night after his heart surgery Levi took Clairana and Nephi to play Blockus WAY past bedtime. 

Special Memories. 

** Not pictured Alex his horse I mean Lab that we have been babysitting 

Get Well Soon Cards

Games with Grandpa

Grandma Ashby

Grandma Ashby

My Memories....

Always made Mexican food on Thanksgiving

Had lots of cacti and desert decor in her house

Caffeine Free Coke in the Fridge

Biggest Candy Bars on Halloween

She would do anything. Even till the end. Anry.

Loved little people

Black poodle named Shadow

Even though I was her step-grandchild you would have never known. She loved us all and we were always welcome at her house. Anytime. 

She will be missed greatly.

Her death was a little easier knowing that she has an 'old man' waiting on her on the other side. 

And I am sure he was ready to see her. 

My brother, Nick, and I spent her last night with her. 

I will never forget we were getting ready to leave and my brother kissed her on the forehead and said bye and although we did not know what she said back she mumbled to him and she knew we were there. 

Obituary for Bessie "Joanne" "Jody" Ashby

Bessie “Joanne” “Jody” Ashby, 82, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Health Care.
Born on December 11, 1936 in Compton, CA, she was the daughter of the late James Jared and Ora Mae (Schmidt) Jared.
She married James William Ashby on September 8, 1954 in Oxford, CA and he preceded her in death in November 2012.
Joanne was a homemaker. She formerly worked for Charles Sanchelli Real Estate and a receptionist for the Journal and Courier.
She was a member of American Legion Post #11. She loved gardening, and going to casinos to gamble. Joanne was devoted to her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are her children: Richard Ashby of Delphi and Debra Trader (husb: Brad) of Lafayette, sister: Merry Post of Paris, TX, ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two sister-in-laws: Sandra Williams and Sherri Oland (husb: Jerry) both of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jan Laverene Ashby, three sisters: Patricia, Barbara and Holly, one brother: Leonard “Abe” Jared, sister-in-law: Lois Thoennes, and one great-granddaughter: Beautie Porche.
Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 followed by the service at 5 p.m. at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Chaplain Laura Penney Bade will officiate. Special thanks to the entire staff at St. Mary Heath Care and VIAQUEST. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VIAQUEST Hospice or St. Mary Health Care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com 
http://videos.lifetributes.com/953427

 

Fancy Photos/Conducting a Baptism

 Levi conducted (he announced the program and speakers etc.) a baptism at church this past weekend so we all went to support him. So I took the opportunity to take a few individual photos. 

Sandy

This is Sandy we got her from the animal shelter to live outside and chase mice in the barn.
She was SO loving and let Bella carry her around all the time.
She even helped Bella to stay close to the house instead of wandering.
Although we believe she was sick the whole time we had her which was only a few months and she passed away last week. She will be greatly missed. 

Daniel the Tiger Show

Coraline & Cabella got tickets to the Daniel Tiger Show for their Christmas activity.

Levi ended up having a meeting he couldn't get out of so Grandpa came along with us. 

Which was VERY nice to have company because the weather was AWFUL. 

It was raining and snowing like crazy and we of course had to trek from the parking garage a few blocks over to the play.

The girls really enjoyed it and even Clairana and Nephi were caught bouncing up and down. 

Getting Ready to Go!

We made it! Grandpa with Coraline & Cabella 

Zip Line Fun!

Final Christmas Catch Up

CHRISTMAS Catch Up from Levi's Phone......

Ashby Christmas at my brother's house. 

Christmas Morning at Our House

Christmas at my mom's on Christmas Eve 

We got the girls a puppet stage with puppets 

Nick and Emily got our kids an bad mitten outdoor activity station! More to do outside!

New Cousins! Eden & Cecily 

Grandpa Rick with Everyone (except C who took the picture ....sorta)

All the grandkids with Grandpa 

Christmas Morning!

Our Christmas gift to Clairana - her own scriptures with her name...they are beautiful.

Bell family got the kids a zipline! HUGE HIT!

I didn't end up getting my own pictures from my mom's house on Christmas Eve so she gave me hers.

Uncle Dustin with his two boys and Coraline

All the little girls waiting for Uncle Nick to pass out presents!

Uncle Tanner & Aunt Bailey!

Aunt Emily with Eden

Reagan!

Bella Lou and her favorite toy!

WOW. It's now February and I am caught up from the holidays! Sorry everyone. Busy time I guess. 

Better next year! 

Date Night - Dad & Nephi

 For Nephi's date night/Christmas gift he got a trip to Climb Lafayette and dinner at East End (which is a fancy amazing restaurant downtown.) 

The girls and I were slightly jealous. 

They both LOVED the climbing place and Levi actually is getting a monthly membership where he can take Clairana and Nephi. Coraline will have to wait a little longer - you must be 5 to climb.