A Special Day of Celebration!

It seem like yesterday that our first grandchild was born on that beautiful sunny 4th of July nine years today. His name would be known as Caden Nicholas Parcell. He entered this world with a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, as if he knew this was a special day of celebration. He knows what this day represents, and has always been so happy to share his birthday with all American's. It was this picture, I took today, that captured his sweet acknowledgement of its meaning. I am proud of Caden and what he has become and what he stands for. He loves his country! And so, again we celebrate Caden's birth and the birth of our freedom, to which I know Caden will always hold dear to his heart. He has brought us all much joy and happiness. Happy Birthday Caden, we love you!

"Just A Farmer"

To this man, I pay tribute to. He came into my life when Nick was just 4 years old. He told me, he wanted to love us and take care of us. He has always been there for us in every way. At the early age of 15, he lost his father. He found out at that point in his life, the responsibilities that lies in providing a foundation for a family. He was the oldest of three boys and faced hardships and challenges most adult men don't ever confront. He knew he had to take care of his family! There was never any question, any uncertainty or doubt in his mind. A man of hard work, honesty, loyalty and above all, a man of love. He raised two wonderful boys, for which I know they both grew to know of the importance of providing for each of their families. It is his simple and unpretentious love that is reflected in each of his boys, Jeff and Nick. I watched them grow into men of principles, purpose, and unconditional love for their own families. So it is the farmer and cultivator, that prepares the earth for the seeds to grow and propagate. What a beautiful family we have become because of this farmer's care and nurturing. Job well done! Happy Father's Day, we love you!

My Dad, William Ward Heal

June 18, 1919 my dad was born. He would have been 90 years old today. He left this world way too early at age 62. I have been thinking of how much different his life would have been had he lived to see this day.
It was just months after dad died that I married my one true love, and I know he and Ed would have really enjoyed knowing each other. Dad's famous fishing rock at Vivian Park on the Provo river was where they would spend hours getting to know each other, and talk of their many ' fish stories'.
He would be taking not only his two daughters to the annual Provo Rotary 'Daddy Daughter Date' but most likely accompanying several granddaughter's and great granddaughter's, all in their Cinderella attire, to that special event we so looked forward too.
He would have to include a few more dozen eggs and sausage to provide for the many family members he would be cooking for, at our Canyon Glen family breakfasts. And the roaring fire he would build, surely provided the warmth and atmosphere to stage his many life story's, we would be 'all ears' to hearing.
He would be teaching his great grand children the famous 'Heal whistle call'. And tell them how he would whistle, to call his kids to supper or when he wanted them to come home.
He would be enjoying his later years with the love of his life, 63 years still trying their act in singing and harmonizing together. He would be loving the spring rain and beautiful rose garden that his sweet wife tends and cares for.
And it was the little things that he always enjoyed most, the 'one on one' lunch dates with his kids, or a hand written note to someone always expressing his love or appreciation. The simple phone call to say hi and catch up on each of our busy lives.
He would be preparing to go to his 90th birthday party, for which he always looked forward to sharing another family get-together. He would be enjoying the many hours playing and watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren pamper him and dote over him.
Yes, there is much he missed in this life, but I bet there isn't an occasion or a moment in each of our lives that goes by, he's not living it along with us!! We, love you Dad, Happy Birthday!

'SMORE'S ANYONE?

We just finished our new project to our yard............our new fire pit. I think between Ed and I we ended up with a masterpiece! We really do our best work together. ya know. His BRAWN and my BRAINS! Anyway we have enjoyed inviting family and friends to enjoy a hot dog or try your art at toasting a marshmallow to create a yummy 'smore'.

Nick, the expert marshmallow toaster
(I taught him everything he knows)

















Some one not as skilled, but liked it a little more toasted than most


Jen's enjoying the delicacy!


















Caden devouring one he toasted himself.




..........and some, like Conner and Corbin would
rather play on the four wheeler.
















Colton and Quinton are taking it all in


No more smore's for you Jeff! Holly, you have a good excuse, you are eating for two!

















Allie just likes being snuggled by Grandpa


Ashley says, "just one more"

















Chris and Dick ' a laid back moment'


It's times like these we can look back on and say, "we want Sooooommmmoooooooorrrrrre!! And I guarantee you there will be!

Happy Anniversary Honey!

Our Wedding Day May 22, 1982

27 wonderful years later and much more in love

I guess some of us get so rapped up in our own little happy life that occasionally we miss our wedding anniversary. Some of you are thinking....NEVER! Well, it happened on our 10th year and again this year on our 27th. I remember that wonderful spring day 27 years ago, my life was changed forever. But never forgotten? Well...............it's good that we both forgot it together and can laugh together when we realize it. My life would be so empty had I not met and married the man of my dreams. I want my wonderful husband to know how much I love him! I want him to know that I choose to celebrate each and every day we can be together. Our life of 27 years has been an unbelievable venture and I look forward to spending each and every year REMEMBERING! Happy Anniversary honey!

She was there!

You tell me.......... this picture was discovered after I had taken several pictures at the grave site. I can't really explain it but I know what it represents..............SHE WAS THERE!

It was the day of Judy Young's memorial (my niece Nichole's mother in law). Such a beautiful day in memory of such a wonderful and dear person. We arrived at the cemetery, parked the car in formation to most of the cars that had got there before us. We started walking up the road in the general direction of what seemed to be her graveside. I was in awe at the number of people that came to pay their respect and love for this genuine lady. Judy was stricken with cancer thirteen years ago. She was a person that put everyone before herself. A lady that demonstrated courage and yet was persistent to keep her spirits high. I was reminded of that, that beautiful sunny Saturday morning, when viewing my pictures taken at the graveside. This picture was in the mist of a series taken at the grave site. She was there! And not alone. There is no doubt in my mind that this photo was exactly what it represented. Unexplainable? Or was it her way of letting us know that she was at peace. And who, more deserving of it! Judy we will miss you and thank you for having been a part of your life.

School Pictures

Nicholas Parcell, age 8 2nd Grade School Picture
Ashley Parcell, 1st Grade and................. Caden Parcell, 2nd Grade

Remember when? Those days come and go so fast, wishing that we could relive the hopscotch, jacks, and many other school day recess game. But we always looked forward to the "picture day". The day we all wore our "best dress" and took time to comb our hair, putting every hair perfectly in its place. Here are Caden's 2nd grade and Ashley's 1st grade 2008-09 school year pictures. I thought their dad's 2nd grade picture was probably one of my favorite. Pretty dang cute!!!!