My Mom Janean1. She works very hard for my family and has my whole life.
2. She is so smart with computers.
3. She has always taught me how important education is.
4. She always made good dinners growing up.
5. She has so many talents such as painting crafts, woodwork, guitar, and sports.
Diney (Tim's Mom)
1. She lives to help others. She never puts herself first.
2. She is always busy making beautiful things. Blankets, gardens, apartments, anything.
3. She has a talent to make others feel special.
4. She went back to school when her kids were older and got her degree in accounting and now spends her springs helping others with their taxes (including ours).
5. She is a great example of a wife and mother.
Mindy (My sister)
1. I have always looked up to her.
2. She is so smart and was a Pharmacist at age 23.
3. She never judges you when you talk to her.
4. She is a good mother.
5. She is the most easy going person I know.
Kristen (My sister-in-law)
1. She can do anything she puts her mind to...such as suddenly getting so great at photography and always knowing how to do cool things on the computer.
2. She is a great decorator.
3. She is so good at making friends (and keeping in touch with them).
4. She is easy to talk to...for anyone.
5. She stayed friends with me even when TJ was on his mission. (Although I don't know if I would call pranks -such as saying it was my birthday and hanging a huge sign up in the office even though it was surely not my birthday- friendship).
Grandma Dot (My dad's mom)
1. She can always find the best shopping deals.
2. She makes delicious roast (and corn pops)
3. She always remembers birthdays and events.
4. She has the best holiday decorations.
5. She has always been supportive of everything I've wanted to do.
Grandma Rich (My late grandma)
1. She is the most talented person I knew.
2. She taught me so many things such as cake decorating and sewing.
3. She always volunteered to serve; at the hospital, humanitarian center, etc.
4. She made numerous (and flawless) blankets for all of her many grandchildren.
5. I was always impressed with her desire to learn. She took computer classes to keep up with technology.
Grandma Bywater (Tim's Grandma)
1. She tells the best stories.
2. She is always up for things and has kept busy serving others.
3. She is so smart and has already read every book before I have!
4. She is great at sending letters and cards and has inspired me to send more.
5. She is amazing at flower arrangements and helped with my wedding.
Grandma Larsen (Tim's Grandma)
1. She always welcomes more people into her home and feeds them.
2. She is so positive.
3. She has created fun opportunities for us to travel with her and Grandpa Larsen.
4. She has helped me out by allowing me to stay at her house many times.
5. She is the epitome of a grandma; always living for grandkids, baking goodies, and being sweet.
