3 Months old!

I can't believe how fat time goes by. We are just starting to hear Jaciellie's first laughs and before I know it she will be rolling over, sitting up, and crawling....oh how sad. She really has been such a good baby though so it's made this short time with her even more enjoyable! She's a little attached and can tell when I leave or enter a room. I really am flattered she loves me so much but sometimes it's nice to have a break without worrying that she has cried the whole time I was gone! oh well I guess I like me too;D

The Funeral

The "Arizona Rangers" Dave had a lot of fun with these guys he sure 

loved them and they paid him a wonderful tribute.
The kids were able to each place a yellow rose on the 

casket this was alli taking her turn
A final salute.

 
Friday we held the funeral for David. Everything went so well and it was a beautiful service. I just want to send my thanks and also thanks in behalf of Georgia and Mom to everyone who sent their wishes, thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers, meals, and so many other countless gifts of service. I can not even begin to express the love that was felt this last week because of other's thoughtful and selfless acts of service. Thank you Thank you Thank you for being wonderful friends neighbors and family. Georgia is also collecting memories of Dave so if you have a memory or an experience you would like to share with her please leave a comment on this post and I will make sure that she gets it. THANKS

David Johnson Allred

David Allred
(May 25, 1976 - March 24, 2009)
David J Allred returned to his Heavenly Father on March 24, 2009 after a valiant struggle with cancer. David was born in Provo, UT on May 25, 1976 to Clayton & Vickie Allred. He grew up in Fillmore and Moab, UT. He achieved his Eagle scout and was active in the Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Millard High School in 1994. He attended Snow College prior to his mission to the Phillippines Bacolod Mission from 1995-1997 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1997 he met his sweetheart Georgia while attending SUU. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 21, 1998. David served as an officer and flight paramedic for the Arizona Dept. of Public Safety for 5 years. He then pursued real estate until he was unable to work. Even with his diagnosis of malignant melanoma David graduated from SUU with his bachelors degree in 2008. David enjoyed working hard and some of his hobbies included being in the outdoors, camping, hiking, ATV’s and biking, basketball, skiing and spending time with his family. He held numerous callings in the LDS Church. He is survived by his wife; Georgia Meyers Allred and children Caden (9), Jacob (8) and Allison (6), mother Vickie Labrum Allred of Enoch, younger brothers Benjamin (Lisa) of Safford, AZ., Kaleb (Stephanie) of Sahuarita AZ., Clay (currently serving a mission in the Atlanta GA North Mission), and younger sister Katie (Randy) Richardson of St. George. Also his grandparents DeLynn & Betty Labrum of Meadow, and Alice Allred, of Mesa, AZ. He is preceded in death by his father Clayton Cohn Allred, and grandfather Cohn WilburAllred. A viewing will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 6-8:00 pm Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10:00 am with a viewing from 8:30-9:30 am. All services will be held at the Enoch Stake Center located at 3600 N. Minersville Hwy. Interment will be in the Meadow City Cemetery at 3:30 pm under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

David's Passing

This is just a quick little post to let you all know that David returned home this morning after a tough and valiant fight with cancer. I will post more later but wanted to let people know details of the arrangements that have been made so far. His viewing will be held this Thursday Evening at the enoch Stake Center not sure on time yet and his funeral will be held Friday at the same location at 10 AM there will be a viewing before the funeral. His interment will be at the Meadow Cemetery. When I get more details about the funeraL I will be sure to post them.

My coupon Adventure!

WOW WOW WOW. I think I am in love with my new hobby. It seems it is a fad now days to coupon and it is making for a great marriage. Randy likes that he is saving money and that I get to fulfill my need to shop. Since I have had two great shopping trips I thought I would post about my proud moments. Last week I spent $2.85 I saved $53.50 that was savings of 96%. I basically bought junk....... 2- 4 quarts of ice cream, 10 boxes of toaster struedal (Avrie's breakfast favorite) 1 lb of strawberries, 2 boxes of quaker instant oatmeal and 1 box of raison bran. Not too bad.

However today was even better.....

5 boxes of Fiber One granola bars that are really sooo yummy 2 boxes of better crocker instant potatoes (Randy's fav) 2 Bottles of salad dressing, 1 bag of mini quaker rice cakes (andrew ate the whole bag) 3 bottles of Welch's juice 2 boxes of mini wheats, 2 boxes of fruit loops and 2 boxes of apple jacks cereal, and 2 more boxes of toaster struddle. All for a grand total of....... $2.56 Yes that is right. $2.56 I saved $70.17 that is a 98% savings. Can't beat that!!!!!! especially since $1.32 was TAX

2 month check up

The first battle wounds from 3 shots!

Jaciellie had her 2 month check up on Monday. It was 2 weeks late because the Dr. was out of town until then but it's all good. She is 10 weeks old she weighs 11 lbs 11 oz 23 1/4 inches long. Just growing like a weed. I have had to put her in 3-6 month pj's already because her toes were stretched to the max in 0-3. She has been doing really good going to bed on her own. I just wrap her up and put her in her bed and she doesn't make a peep so I guess she eventually falls asleep on her own and still is only waking up once. She actually put herself to bed at 9 and didn't wake up until 6:20 on Monday night it was awesome! she has been holding her head up so good and her smiles are getting more consistant. She wakes up happy and loves to coo. Even her  evening fussy ritual hasn't been happening as often. She is just a good baby and such a joy! We are headed to the Draper Temple open house this weekend so we will see how she does on such a long road trip.

Out of the mouth of babes!

Randy had a sacrament meeting program from another ward in our car and while getting out of the car today Andrew notices the picture of Jesus on the front this is what he says...... 

Andrew "That Jesus"

me "Yup that is Jesus"

Andrew "Jesus Help me"

me "Yes Jesus helps us"

Andrew "Yeah Jesus my buddy"

me" Yes Andrew Jesus is your buddy"

It was just so cute I was glad he recognized Jesus is a helper and a buddy!

Tonight at family home evening it was so cute, We were singing "How firm a foundation," because they have been learning that in primary this year and Andrew recognizes that is "my church song" and tries to sing along.  

Then he wants to sing pottorn that is how he says it, so we start singing I looked out the window and what did I see Pottorn popping and Andrew interupts rubs his tummy and says mmm yummy pottorn. 

what a character!

He has also had sweet words for his little sister today too. he keeps rubbing her head saying "she pretty" "pretty dress" what a good big brother. Even better when I get a "you nice mom" meaning I look nice today. He's such a sweetie. I hope he will keep giving such good compliments to the lady's when he gets older.

Jaciellie's Blessing Day.

Today was a great day! Jaciellie had her big day today and everything went very well, we missed a few people in the circle but things turned out great. Randy had double duty today having to say the opening prayer too but he gave Jaciellie a beautiful blessing. We had Grandpa Richardson, Mike, Ryan, Ben, Andy, Clayton, Brother Johnson, Uncle Jim, and the bishopric stand in the circle. Unfortunately Kaleb was at the wrong church and despite Randy's stalling techniques missed it "BY THAT MUCH" as Randy started I turned to see him walk in! Sorry Bro. We also Missed Dave and I'm sure he would have rather been here than at home sick! After we went to the park and had a little lunch with family and friends. Aunt Tanya was able to come with Lexie and Clayton and Kylie and Tyson, Jenny made it down with Andy and Nykel and Uncle Jim. I was so happy and Aunt Connie and Grandma Allred were able to make it. Sorry Kim got sick and it allowed them to stay! Mar and Shannon were there we appreciate their support for our family! Klaye and Tara were there along with Dinah and her mother. All of Randy's Family was there. Ben came with Charity, Lisa stayed home with a sick Clayton and Kaleb and Steph and their cute little family made it on time to the lunch! Sorry if I left anyone out and Sorry to those reading this isn't more exciting it is just written so Jaciellie can know who came to support her! Her are some pics of the little princess, I will get some better one's later. The dress was a tight fit around the middle but she fit! I loved loved loved her dress poor little thing could have got lost in all the DRESS!

A little Too Much Fun??? NAH

Our Favorite cousin KIM. 

It was good to see you! It's been too long!
And I had wonder where Jaciellie gets the idea 

to always stick out her tongue???
TWINS????? REALLY???? never would have guessed!

This week has been great being able to have family here both for the baptism and for the blessing. I feel really blessed to have such great family to support us. I'm thankful for the one's that live close and we can see often and I'm thankful for the one's who travel so we can spend time together. It's great to sit around and visit with everyone and share lots of smiles and laughs. 

baby pedicure?

I just couldn't resist. The girls were wanting their nails painted so we did all of them including Jaciellie! Her teeny tiny toes looked so cute painted. We tried the fingernails too but I should have waited until she was sleeping, didn't turn out as well and then I thought it best anyway since she puts her fingers in her mouth that would taste nasty and probably not to healthy to eat fingernail polish!

4 Generations!

This week after Jacob's baptism we were able to get a 4 generation pic with my grandma, mom, me and Jaciellie. It would have been nice to have one on the other side of the family since grandma Allred was there but too bad dad wasn't. Just a little keepsake for Jaciellie since I don't think there are a lot of people out there who have such a great opportunity to know their grandparents like I have and to still have them around to take pictures with!

My little Burrito!

Why do I get the feeling this is only the beginning of looks like this when I wake her up in the morning????

I just think this is so funny beacause none of the other kids would let me do this! Jaciellie actually really likes to be swaddled when she goes to bed. Maybe I should have kept doing it with the others and they would have slept as good!

Jacob's Special Day!

My sweet little nephew Jacob was baptized yesterday on his birthday. As a family we have all been looking forward to this day, we have all been praying that his dad would still be alive and well enough to perform this special ordinance. I was at Dave and Georgia's when Jacob came home from school. He had a lot of family there and we all began singing him Happy Birthday.  He had the cutest little smile on his face and ran to him mom for a hug. Then he went to David and it really touched me to see him holding his son and talking to him and realizing that may be the last time he sings his son Happy Birthday. Needless to say we had water works yesterday quit a bit. Dave and Georgia also received a phone call from someone very special and I know it has touched their lives greatly and it has been very special to see the care that this man has shown for their little family. He also gave them some great prophetic counsel to set another goal now that he has reached this day  and been able to baptize Jacob. I pray that he will be there to baptize Allison. The baptism went great he had a lot of family and friends there to support him and David was able to baptize and confirm him. Then Jacob was able to bear his testimony and Georgia and David bore their testimony's too it was just a great experience with the spirit yesterday. Unfortunately Dave missed the social action afterwards he was so tired he went home to bed while everyone else mingled. Aside from the Doctor appointments and sacrament meeting he doesn't make it out so it was good he was able to make it as long as he did. In all it was a wonderful day with family and a spiritual experience for me. Congratulations Dave you made it this far and here are some more goals for you...... Allison's birthday in 3 weeks, July for the family reunion, Christmas so you can use the new stocking Georgia just bought for you, Allison's baptism, and then all the other special days in the lives of your wife and children, just wake up every morning! We love ya bro.