Wednesday, July 16, 2008

THANKS!!!

We are so blessed! Each night before bed and everymorning when the sun rises i realize how truly blessed I really am. We were so very fortunate to be able to have my dear parents take us with them on an Alaskan cruise over the 4th of July. They spoiled us and got us a room with a balcony . We had such a blast and saw so many wonderfully amazing, magnificant, and beautiful places. I am in awe at the many wonders that we saw. I think you realize how small we really are when you are out in the middle of the ocean on a ship that seems so gigantic in port but truly a spec over all. The waterfalls were amazing and the mountains so majestic. The color of life, how green. We saw dolphins and whales. I think I could live there as long as you all would come and visit. We took over 500 pictures so really this does not even scim the surface but here are a few of them. It was hard to pick. Thank you so much Dad and Mom! We loved it, and spending the time with you both. How grateful we are for you! WE LOVE YOU!

Alaska 2008

Corn on the Cobb!

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

COMING SOON!!! BEAUTIFUL ALASKA!!!


Smile!



I don't think Ethney likes the life vest, what do you think?

Go Ryker! Literally!

Bry, ripping it up!





Race for Carson!



Afew weeks ago, we went and watched Randy, Bry's cousin, Race up a mountain to raise money for an adorable little boy named Carson. Carson suffers from a rare case of Muscular Dis. We were able to go and cheer him on and watch as Bryan and many others climbed the mountain on foot to catch the bike just in case Randy bailed. Randy did great! He didn't need to much help. It was a fun day. Afterward we went to the lake and got a little wet! Thanks for the invite guys. Thanks for the pics Eric.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

I just wanted to explain a bit. Blye Spanish eyes was Grandpa's favorite song. We had the opportinity to sing it at the funeral. (all the cousins, grandkids) There were so many sundays that we danced with Grandpa to this song while Grandma played it on the organ. All we could say was "play it again" oh how we loved this song and to dance with grandpa. Oh how I will miss you my dear Grandpa, Ralphie! These past few days I have found myslef singing it to Ethney as I rock her to sleep. She seems to love it as I do, Thank you Grandpa. We love you!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

My Grandpa

Ralph M. Bott
Ralph M Bott 1919 ~ 2008 BOUNTIFUL- Ralph M Bott, 88, passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by family and loved ones, on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Ralph was born September 19, 1919 in Brigham City, Utah. His parents were Joseph Jensen and Florence Wright Bott. He graduated from Pocatello High School, and then enlisted in the United States Army, to serve his country during World War II. He was stationed for 39 months in the remote Dutch Harbor base in Alaska, and was involved in the conflicts known as the "Bloody Aleutians". Ralph was married to his eternal companion, Ruth Leone Poole, during the war on September 10, 1942. They were later sealed together in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 17, 1944. Ruth was Ralph's loving and devoted sweetheart for 53 years and then she passed away in December of 1995. Ralph later married Winifred Jensen Davidson, for time in the Bountiful Temple, April 14, 1999. She has spent nine years with Ralph as his devoted companion, caring lovingly for him during his recent illness. Wini survives him and cherishes the time they had together. Ralph was a great father, grandfather, husband and friend, who cared deeply for everyone that he knew. A more generous man is hard to find, and that was the example he was to his family and friends. As a father, he loved to hunt and fish with his boys, and spend time with his family at their Star Valley cabin in Wyoming. He was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served with dedication in many callings during his lifetime. He established The Bountiful Memorial Art Company in 1952, where all of his sons worked closely with him, and learned from him. Ralph is survived by his four sons, Dennis (Martha), Robert, David, and Roger (Diane); 22 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Wanda Cottam. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, two brothers, his beloved wife, Ruth and two special daughters-in-law, Jan and Kris. A special thanks goes to those who provided Ralph with hospice care. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Bountiful 11th Ward Chapel, 115 Wicker Lane, Bountiful, Utah. Friends and family may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Wed. morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2008.