Time For Trick or Treat

Yes I am behind.....

Left to Right: Jarren, Joseph, Jacob, and Sophia my niece

Sophia making an escape.

Enjoying our wet and cold night of Trick or Treating!!!

My Brother Sean with his cute little girl

Such a cute family!!! yes I am bias...I love my brother and sister and my niece.

October 15th and 16th

To all babies born sleeping or whom we have carried but never met, or those we have held but could not take home or the ones that came home but didn't stay. 

October 15th is Infant and Pregnancy loss awareness day and on the 16th of October our family participated in our 1st of many Walks of Remembrance and Hope sponsored by SHARE parents of UT a support group for families that have lost a child through Still birth or new born death. It was beautiful day for October, in fact it felt almost spring like that day. 

Natalie my sister in law with hubby my brother Sean along with my mother Julie. Wearing this years t-shirt for the walk.
For the program we had a guess speak from Angel Watch,  who shared some wonderful words of peace and comfort. Angel Watch is an organization that helps families who have learned that their baby will not live outside of the womb.

Cute Sophia in her Share shirt!

 

After a short program everyone went on a short walk to remember all the babies that passed through this world to soon. Above are pictures of John, our kids and family and myself

After the walk everyone got a balloon for their baby and marker to write a sweet message along with their name and date.

John taking time to write on Jocelyn's balloon from us.

Our family just before releasing our balloons. And of course there is Jacob who did not want to smile for the camera.

Jocelyn's decided that one of her balloons would take a trip in the trees 1st. I am not sure who the other little girl balloon is.

Jarren after writing on his balloon for Jocelyn.

Yay!!! a clean break and up it went to her.

John and the boys taking a moment to watch the balloons sailing up and up to heaven.

My friend Jessica the sweet mother of Scott who shares my birthday.

 John and I 
Jennifer Holt, Jocelyn's photographer with NILMDTS and now one of my dearest friends.
Here we are all together. left to right...Joseph, my friend Charise, Sean, Natalie, My Dad, Me, John, My Mom, Sophia, and Jacob. I think Jarren was hiding behind John.

Sophia wanting her food now!!

Jacob waiting patiently.

My mom and dad. Love them!!

 After the walk we all went to eat at Red Robin. It was beautiful day to remember and honor Jocelyn not only for this national awareness day, but for her 9 month angel birthday as well. We miss her very much and are honored to have her as part of our family.

Not Just 1 Birthday But 2!

Not only do I get the joy of raising boys in this life but I have joy of two of them having birthdays in October. October 4th was Joseph's 4th birthday. He is turning in my sweet little boy rather then my baby boy.

We went to IHOP for dinner after his soccer game and then had cake at grandma and grandpa's house!!! Jacob and Jarren standing watching Joseph blow out his candles.

October 12th was Jacob's 6th Birthday!!! When did get so big. I can not believe he is in Kindergarten.

Jacob chose to bowling with friends early in the day for his birthday followed by presents that night. He has such a cute smile when you can catch him on the camera.

Joseph Plays Soccer!!!

This past fall was Joesph 1st time playing a sport, so we started him out with soccer. It was so cute and one of the funniest things to watch. He loved to run kick and then pretend to fall down on all the other players. Looks like he should have done football.

 
Joseph there in the back...Go Joseph!!!

Joseph receiving some coaching on what he needs to do next.

Turning 80!!

The 1st of October my Grandmother Jerri Jonas turned 80 years old. She still looking good.

My Grandmother with all her Great Grand children. There is one missing cute Sophia my niece who left earlier. W even added a butterfly for Jocelyn.

Here is my cute niece Sophia.

Joseph's 1st Field Trip

Back in September when Joseph started preschool he got to go on his 1st field trip to the fire station. It was nice to be out on field trip with him.

Joseph with his whole preschool class.
Joseph coming through the fire truck.

Dec 1st Through the 4th

I will post pictures of the tree that Amy and I did very soon.  But wanted to be sure everyone had a chance to go and see all the beautiful trees that so many have worked on to help support a great cause with Primary Children's Hospital. All proceeds from the sale of the trees and the admission will benefit.

Our Angel Tree Featured In The Paper

The Tree that Amy and I are doing for the festival of trees in Jocelyn's honor and memory of all babies gone to soon was featured in the Salt Lake Tribune on Thanksgiving day. The only mistake I saw in the paper was that they put Jocelyn's birthday wrong. She was born on Jan 16th. But that is OK. To read the full article click HERE

The Festival of Trees...

I am jumping a head a little...I am in the middle of updating Birthdays, Share Walk, Halloween and few other things but wanted to share some information on the Festival of Trees that my friend Amy and I are doing.

Dear Family and Friends,

As we come upon to the end of the year and the holiday season, we are reminded of the things we are grateful for, those that we love here on earth and those in the heavens. As part of the season of giving and thanks, my friend Amy and I want to be able to give to others through the tradition of the Festival of Trees.

The Festival of Trees is a charity event held here in Utah to raise funds for Primary Children’s Hospital. Every year, families and friends come and decorate a Christmas tree centered on a theme. The theme may be in memory of someone or something or just in the spirit of Christmas. The trees are then put on display for all to come and enjoy, followed by the trees being auctioned off to raise money for Primary Children’s Hospital. Last year, the Festival of Trees rose close to 1.5 million. The money raised goes to research for childhood illnesses, families who need finical help in the care of a sick child, and to help even the tiniest of patients in the NICU.

Amy and I are doing a tree in honor of my daughter Jocelyn and in memory of all angel babies. In order for us to do our tree we have to supply the tree and the decorations. We are asking for any monetary donations you are able to give. To help us put our tree together for a very worthy cause. We understand that times are tough and appreciate any help you can give us for our tree. We don’t need much and every little bit will help. All money will go towards the purchase of the tree, ornaments and other decorations. If there is any left over funds, we will be donating those funds to Primary Children’s Hospital. We have set up a pay pal account for donations at Revamped913@gmail.com or you can mail donations to Amy or Heidi.

The tree we are doing is called Butterfly Angel and will be decorated on November 29^th and will be on display at the South Towne Expo Center December 1^st through the 4^th. Along with our tree will be a card with Jocelyn’s story and a poem that Amy found. So the card and poem will read as follows:

Jocelyn Cristeen Files was born sleeping still on January 16th, 2010 the day before her due date. She touched and inspired so many lives in such a short time. We decorate this tree in honor of every angel baby who was born sleeping still, whom were carried but never met, or those that were held but were not able to take home and those that came home but did not stay. 

"These are my footprints,
so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints
never touched the ground at all.
Not one tiny footprint,
for now I have wings.
These tiny footprints were meant
for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints,
in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angel's tears,
of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in each butterflies' lazy dance.
I'll let you know I'm with you,
if you just give me the chance.
You will see my tiny footprints,
in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind,
and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints,
are found on Mommy and Daddy's hearts.
'Cause even though I'm gone now,
We'll never truly part."

Thank You for supporting us in this wonderful event to help others. If you have any questions or want to know more about the festival of trees please contact Amy or I.

Lots of Love

Amy and Heidi

E-mail me if you are planning on mailing donations to us. Again thank you!!!