So many words

O: "Chugga Chugga"

H: "Mommy bite?"

O: "PAY-DOH!"

H: "Dat MY George!"

O: "Cheese!" (so handsome!)

you should see the other guy

We miss you, GG!

June Jenkins Bills 1929 ~ 2009 June Elaine Jenkins Bills, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away after a long illness on February 18, 2009.June, born June 29, 1929, was a lifetime Salt Lake City resident who taught English in Salt Lake City schools for 29 years. She was an East High School graduate where she was a debater and oratory contest winner. At the University of Utah where she graduated cum laude, she won the Founders' Day Oratory Contest and was a member of the varsity debate team. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma which honored her as Woman of the Year for her contributions as an educator. Sugarhouse Kiwanis Club also honored her as the Woman of the Year. She served as an officer in the Women's State Legislative Council of Utah for many years. June was an avid golfer, gardener, and loved to fly fish. She served as an officer in the Bonneville Ladies Golf Assoc. June is survived by her husband, K. Howard Bills to whom she was married for 59 years. Survivors also include three children; Steven H. (Betsy) Bills of Sterling, Virginia; Douglas J. (Melanie) Bills of Salt Lake; and Karen B. (Drew) Empey of Alpine. June and Howard have 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Surviving siblings include Julia J. Erickson (Salt Lake), Bessie J. Scofield (Bountiful), and Judge Bruce S. Jenkins (Salt Lake). She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Bessie Iverson Jenkins and a brother, Joseph Alton Jenkins. Viewing and visitation services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake, on Friday, February 20th from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Mount Olympus 10th Ward (3610 East 3510 South, Salt Lake) at noon on Saturday February 21st, where friends may call one hour prior to services.

mooooooooooooooo

Our bathtub drain sometimes makes a funny moaning noise that a few weeks ago Owen was very afraid of. After he scampered out of the tub and was safe in a towel, he said, "That cow! Moo!" Ha ha, we joked about the cow in the bath. Then last night, the cow came back and all hell broke loose in the house. Mass hysteria, bath aborted. Even after I twisted the drain tight and the mooing stopped, there was no way they were getting back in the bath. Henry even had trouble falling asleep because of "that cow." Tonight, the boys were dirrrrrty, so we tried a shower first....no go. So we tried the bath again, but they wouldn't even sit down. Petrified. We bathed them standing up and screaming. We kept saying "cow go bye bye!" and "I love cows!" but nothing worked. Owen got out, got his diaper, snuggled up in his towel, stuck his lower lip out and said in the most pitiful voice, "moooooo."

As promised....

"Cheese!":


Inauguration Photos:



Owen, chillin':

OK, enough slacking....

Come back tonight for a picture extravaganza. I have been lame. The boys are getting big and freaking hilarious. Complete sentences and lots of hugs and kisses.
Some samples:
"Daddy eat HAMburger!"
"Mommy turn to vacuum" (no, it isn't.)
"I want applesauce dinner."
"I go downstair play basketball."
I promise photos galore.

Civil Rights

"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

A beautiful day in Colorado

The Celebration of Tuesday Whitt's life was overwhelming, beautiful, heartbreaking, joyous, uplifting, crushing, and hopeful. I saw some great friends, met some new great friends, and basked in the glow of this wonderful family. Strength and Hope.

When I arrived home, my Tuesday pendants were waiting for me! Make sure to order yours before Feb. 14 to help the Whitt family.

All of the pictures below were taken by Tonya.

Well, this one wasn't, since it is OF Tonya! TuTu for Tuesday:

The wall of hands and memories - most of these hands were made by my students:

Twin Mom powers activate!:

Balloon release:

Beautiful tribute

www.autumnburke.com/tuesday