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Mel and Bonnie
06 Feb : 22:26
Bonnie has alot of pictures on Facebook, look there, I'll put some of Jacob on this site tomorrow. Call and let me know how you all are doing,,,,,Dad


Mel and Bonnie
06 Feb : 13:44
Bonnie made it to Japan and is with her friend now, she posted pictures on her facebook. Jacob and I went "camping" for 3 days in the motorhome, his most favorite thing to do in the world. Everything is going well here, and I hope Bonnie has as easy time coming back as she did going over. They even made all the train connections from Tokyo to Yokuska. Take care everyone, sending my love....Dad


Mel and Bonnie
23 Jan : 23:20
Hey, it has been a really long time since anyone wrote....Mel here, Baby Devon is doing well, we have still been traveling and Bonnie is getting set to go to Japan and see where she was born on the 3rd of Feb for a couple weeks. I gotta stay here and work, pay for the trip ya know. Jacob and I will have fun, gonna take the MH and camp, the two of us. Hawaii was fun, I worked, Bonnie and Jake drove the convertable around. Jacob remembered his favorite beach, (Ala Moana) Wish I was rich, would take everyone I know over there for a week. Life just slows down there. Stay healthy all, haven't heard from many of you for a while, we and I still have the same phone #, we would love to hear from you. Love to all, Dad


Mel and Bonnie
17 Oct : 18:13
Nice relaxed and rainy day today. We are packing again. I HAVE to go to Hawaii to work for a week. Bonnie and Jacob are going too so it will be fun, lots for them anyway and some for me when I get back from Pearl Harbor. We'll be checking E mail, and of course Bonnie's Facebook from the business center at the hotel. All of you, stay healthy, get healthy, and stay safe....Love ya'll, Dad


Mel and Bonnie
13 Oct : 10:52
We had a great visit to Spokane to see Mel's brothers for his birthday. It was good to see them all. Andrew, Bree & Devon came with us. Jacob thought it was great having Devon along. He just loves him, as we all do.


Mel and Bonnie
13 Aug : 19:47
Busy months in July and Aug. Lots of travel between the Pacific and Atlantic. We had a great couple days relaxing at Jarell Cove State Park, Bonnie said we were roughing it cause there was no hook-ups. Devon is 7lbs, 1 oz and doiing well, that's alot from 1 lb 12 oz.Everyone take care, you all are in our thoughts and prayers all the time. Dad


Mel and Bonnie
15 Jul : 11:15
I can see Jarom saying that. =) We had a great time on the 4th at Danny's. Jacob loved the fireworks and really loved the swimming pool. Mom's memorial turned out wonderful. She would be very pleased, esp with the Navy & patriot guards being there.


Ryan
08 Jul : 16:33
We had a great time on the 4th - pyrotechnics and family make a great mix? Alessa and Jarom loved the daytime fireworks (smoke bombs, parachutes, etc), and were looking for more once we ran out.

I brought them into the garage to show them the big package of evening fireworks that Larry purchased, and the children were wide-eyed. "Whoa!" Jarom exclaimed... "Let's light THAT!"


Mel and Bonnie
03 Jun : 12:42
Jarom is so funny, I can hardly wait to come play with them all. Devon is doing well. 2 lbs. 11 oz. and still growing.


Ryan
31 May : 22:31
Jarom gave us quite a laugh today. We asked him if he had his pull-ups on underneath his pajamas. Not one for discretion, he laboriously dropped his pants, held his arms out, examined his underclothing with care, and then confidently proclaimed: ‘Nope!’ That determination complete, he proceeded to waddle from the middle of the living room into the bathroom to make the necessary adjustment.


CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW & BREE!
Ryan, Tuesday 12 May 2009 - 15:17:15 // comment: 0

Baby Devon James Gibbons was born Monday May 4, 2009 @3:10 pm. He weighed 1 lb. 12 oz.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR HIM AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HIM COMING HOME!

[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]


Happy Easter!
Ryan, Saturday 11 April 2009 - 11:01:13 // comment: 2

We hope everybody has a wonderful weekend celebrating the great atoning sacrifice and resurrection of the Savior. God Bless!


An Easter Message


Navy Petty Officer Mike Monsoori
Ryan, Sunday 05 April 2009 - 09:18:13 // comment: 0

We would like to honor the memory and deeds of a fellow hero, not reported by the media.



Navy Petty Officer Mike Monsoor (April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006)

PO2 (EOD2) (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)


Mike Monsoor, a Navy EOD Technician, was
Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
Posthumously for jumping on a grenade in Iraq,
Giving his life to save his fellow Seals.
(Notice: Mike was not a Navy SEAL, he was EOD.
He gave his life to save a group of Navy SEALS.)

During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego,
As his coffin was being moved from the hearse
To the grave site at Ft. Rosecrans National
Cemetery, SEAL's were lined up on both sides
Of the pallbearers route forming a column of two's,
With the coffin moving up the center. As Mike's
Coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his
Gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down
embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin...


The slaps were audible from across the cemetery; by the time the coffin arrived grave side, it looked as though it had a gold inlay from all the Tridents pinned to it.

This was a fitting send-off for a warrior hero.

I am very proud of our military.
God Bless our Troops






[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]


Cute Videos
Ryan, Friday 27 March 2009 - 00:49:37 // comment: 1

This is Jarom and Dad when I get home:

Swashbucklers!


Here is a really neat one on the purpose of Mormon temples:

Why Mormon's Build Temples


Lots of really cute videos in that channel, we watched a few and there were many 'Awww's :)


July 10: Ryan & Bethany's 9th Anniversary! Congratulations!!!
Ryan, Friday 27 March 2009 - 00:45:48 // comment: 0

Happy Anniversary Ryan & Bethany. Sorry I didn't call, a little busy with Jacob yesterday. We love you and appreciate the wonderful example your family is to all of us.
Love, Mom & Dad


[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]

Heh, just found this in the archives. Thanks for the encouragement! Our 10th anniversary is coming up soon and we are excited! I can't believe Beth has put up with me this long...


OUR FOREFATHERS KNEW THE TRUTH!
Ryan, Saturday 10 January 2009 - 13:02:19 // comment: 0

This is an amazing slideshow reminding us all of the need to put God first in our lives and in our country! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Link


[Submitted by Mel and Bonnie]


Brave Boy given military honors
Ryan, Saturday 03 January 2009 - 12:29:00 // comment: 0

Andrew sent in a story of a rare happening - a young boy who touched lives so deeply that the military allowed him to be given an honorable burial. Very touching, thanks for the link!

Link to Story


Sportsmanship
Ryan, Tuesday 23 December 2008 - 11:34:23 // comment: 0

Here is another great inspiring Football story, that will share a place in history with Rudy and Remember the Titans.



Link to ESPN Story

What a gift!


10 Silver Stars Awarded to Green Berets
Ryan, Saturday 13 December 2008 - 13:34:40 // comment: 2

A pretty harrowing account!

So glad that they all made it out alive!

Story here



Life in Iraq, 2008
Ryan, Monday 22 September 2008 - 01:39:45 // comment: 2

Great article, and from a pretty biased source, too. Read and be happy.

Link to Article


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