And I Thought I Could Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Trae made it through months of football. The pounding, the tackling, the hitting. Not one injury. Maybe a few pulled muscles and some scraps and bruises, but nothing too serious. He plays one quarter of his first game of city league basketball and this is what he gets. Just take a look at that bone! He continued to play the WHOLE game and thinks that he will play again on Saturday before the orthopedic surgeon resets it on Monday. The kid is nuts but we love him!!!

My Grandpa

on Friday, November 7th at 1:37 a.m. my grandpa Brant passed away. Those of you that knew my grandpa will know that the world will not be the same without him in it. We are happy for him that he does not hurt anymore. We are happy that he has been reunited with people that he has loved and missed so much. Grandpa, love you more!

In Loving Memory of Kassie and Jerym

Obituary Notice
Kassie & Jerym Lee
Beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother, Kassie Shae Lee, 27, and her first born son, Jerym Samuel Lee, 8, of St. George, Utah passed away on August 18, 2008, as a result of a tragic automobile accident.
Kassie was born May 28, 1981 in Washington City to Kelle and Peggy Adams Pectol.
She has lived all of her life in the Southern Utah area. Kassie graduated from Pine View High School and married her high school sweetheart Scott Samuel Lee on January 5, 2001.
Kassie shared her life with many wonderful friends. Her greatest joy in her life was her children. She maintained a home of order and love for them. When she made time for herself, she enjoyed exercising, tanning, crafts, taking pictures and traveling to Disneyland and Sea World with her family. As the only girl in her immediate family, Kassie was treasured by her parents and brothers.
Kassie will never be forgotten for her kind and generous heart and her spunky sense of humor. Her personality could bring a smile to anyone’s face and cheer those up that were down.
She is survived by her husband, Scott Samuel Lee, her children Jace Patrick Lee and Jazmyn Shae Lee, Her parents, Kelle and Peggy Pectol, her grandparents, Brant and Elva Adams, her brothers Brandon Pectol (Jill), Chad Pectol, Adam Pectol (Melissa) and Pace Pectol. Scott’s family loved and adored her too: Kitty Hughes, grandmother, Dwayne Lee (Tala), Chad Lee (Laura), Tricia Wolfgramm (Ensign), Robyn Keil (Jamie), Todd Lee, Jacob Lee (Heather). Preceded in death by Lewis and Elaine Pectol, grandparents. She was also loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

Jerym Samuel Lee was born January 5, 2000 in St. George, Utah to Scott & Kassie Pectol Lee.
Jerym or "Jer Bear" will always be remembered as a gentle, loving, sweet spirited boy. He was his mom’s best helper and as a big brother to Jace and Jazmyn, was very protective of them. He loved playing basketball, skateboarding, and golf just like his dad. Jerym also enjoyed playing video games. He attended Kindergarten through 2nd grade at Sandstone Elementary and then went to Riverside Elementary for 3rd grade. When he grew up, he wanted to be a firefighter.
Jerym is survived by his father, Scott, brother Jace, sister Jazmyn, grandparents Kelle and Peggy Pectol, grandmother Kitty Hughes, grandfather George P. Lee and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Preceded in death by Grandpa Mr. Hughes (Rick).
We would like to deeply express our love and gratitude to our loving Heavenly Father for blessing our lives with Kassie and Jerym. They are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Both will be greatly missed in deep humility and a thankful heart.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 30th 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at the Buena Vista Stake Center , 860 North Fairway Drive in Washington City. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 12:45 prior to the service.
Interment will take place in the Washington City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Zions Bank location.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

Family Update

So many things have happened the past few weeks. Some beyond the moon happy and some beyond the moon sad. Let's get to the happy first. On August 4th my baby brother became a Dad! Holy Cow, what a trip! Julia Rae was born 6 lbs 9 oz and is just beautiful. She looks so tiny in Brooks's big ole' arms. Both mom and baby are doing well. Heather did AWESOME during the delivery. It was the most fun I have had in a long while. (I was the camera girl) We are so blessed to have this new addition to our family.

Brooks moved to Virginia last Monday. I felt so bad for him having to leave his new little one and his beautiful wife. They will join him in October. He started school yesterday and has a grueling two years ahead of him. He will be glad when it is finished.

Now to the very sad. Last Monday, August 18, our beautiful cousin Kassie (age 27) and her little boy Jerym (age 8) were killed in a car accident while she was taking her two boys to school. Our hearts are broken. Jace (age 6) survived the accident and is currently in a children's hospital. There are no words to bring comfort to the family. She is survived by her husband, son, and two year old daughter. Her parents and brothers are grief stricken as well as all of us who love them. We will miss them terribly.

Watch Out World!

Well, it is official. Trae is 16 years old. I know. I know. I can't believe it either. Where did the time go. I will post pictures tonight. You won't believe how big he has gotten. I love that kid!

Girls Weekend in New Jersey

Maitlyn and I returned on Monday from New Jersey. We went to visit my dear friend, JoVon, and her family. We had a blast. Here are a few pictures from our trip. We can't wait to go and see them again. Next time we might take the boys, but that is still up for discussion. Oh, and you will all be proud of me that I drove to and from Las Vegas all by myself and a even passed a big truck or two!

Little Man

It has been five years ago, today, that we said goodbye to our Carter. There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of him...that we do not miss him. However, we get so busy with life that we do not allow ourselves to dwell upon what we are missing. We just know that a part of our hearts are with him. Five years! Five years since I last held his little hands. Five years since we last kissed the bridge of that perfect nose. Five years since I held heaven. I miss you, Carter. I do not allow myself to wonder anymore what things would have been like if you were still here. That is not our reality and it does not do anyone any good to think about the what if's. (Though they do still creep in. Hey...I am the mom!). But even though I do not wonder what things would of been like, it does not mean that I do not wish it were so. I wish more than anything, that you were still here.