Snow Family: August 2009

Friday, August 7, 2009

Grandma-Great

Last week, Brennan's grandma passed away after a month of being moved around to many different hospitals. She was an incredible woman. I will never forget her kindness, love for everyone, humility, and meekness. She truly was a perfect example of the way we should live our lives in order to return to our Heavenly Father. She will be truly missed in the family and by us. Grandma, we love you and will miss you!

Love, Brennan, Ella, and Cat

Edna Christensen
Edna Johnson Christensen 1920 ~ 2009 Edna Johnson Christensen passed away on July 31, 2009 three days after celebrating her 89th birthday and 70th wedding anniversary with her husband, Owen. She was born in Fountain Green on July 28, 1920 to Edwin Theodore and Caroline Nielson Johnson. She married Owen K. Christensen July 28, 1939 in Fountain Green. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Edna's life was one of selfless service to others. She served faithfully in many church callings demonstrating a deep love for her Savior. Her last days were spent expressing love and gratitude for her many blessings. Edna is survived by her husband, Owen and children LaRee Snow and Perry (Carolyn) Christensen. Her son Eddie preceded her in death. She adored her grandchildren: Eddie (Stefanie) Christensen, Callie (Karl) Bjerregaard, Nancy Christensen, Brennan (Cathrine) Snow, Weston (Julee) Snow and great grandchildren: Savana, Sadi, Sydney, Grace, Luke, Bode, Gavin, Ella, and Owen. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at the Fountain Green Chapel. A viewing will be held on Monday evening 6:00 - 8:00 at the chapel and Tuesday from 11:30-12:30 prior to the service. Interment will be in the Fountain Green City Cemetery.

The Beach '09

I can't believe the beach has already come and gone again. The funny thing is, the countdown has already begun for next years beach. 359 day... pathetic...I know. Anyways, we were able to enjoy 2 weeks of sand in hair, diaper rash from the sand, warmer than usual water, and sitting on the beach. Ella loved it this year. If you can recall, Ella was only 6 months last year and so she was somewhat limited on what she did. This year was she had full rein on what she did and where she went. Brennan and I had to keep a very watchful eye on our adventuresome child.

Ella had the most adorable curls at the beach. She must get it from my dad, because Brennan and I certainly don't have ANY curl to our hair.

Something that I enjoyed watching was her playing with all of her cousins. Kate and Lucy (two oldest) were so kind to let her chum around with them. She loves being with the bigger girls. Ella and her cousins at the "Swensen beach compound".

They were all born in a period of 14 month. Can you say, TROUBLE!

10 Grandkids! Minus Jacob

This year Brennan was in heaven. Not only was he able to surf at least twice a day, there was a big swell that came in from Tahiti. The water was warm, the waves were huge. On average, 15-20 feet high. That is big. We enjoyed awing over them as we sat and watched them tower over people and made the sound of thunder as they crashed the water below. One morning, we biked down to the Wedge, (that you Meg/Thuerers for letting us use them) it was an awesome site. There were so many people, TV crews, insane surfers/body surfers, and helicopters. Wave after wave towered over these surfers. Watching these guys take these waves was incredible and it was extremely fun to watch.