Marysvale Rodeo

The 24th of July rodeo in Marysvale was HOT but lots of fun! The kids stayed cool with spray bottles and lots of water fights!

Blu my hot hubby/ hot flag boy/ hot pick up man! It is so fun to watch him doing what he loves!






Kagan and Deagan have looked forward to going with Blu to get ready for the rodeo since the last 24th. Deag was sound asleep that morning and all I had to say was "who wants to go with Uncle Blu to the rodeo?" and he jumped up out of bed to get ready to go. I packed them both a lunch and sent them with Blu. They both had the biggest grins ever!






Blu, Marty and Owen have been friends for years! They do a great job at getting the rodeo together and putting on a great show!








Great weekend with lots of yummy food, friends and family!

Kaysha's "best birthday ever! "

Kaysha has been working on us for a few years trying to get a cell phone...I have always told her that when she was 11 I would let her have a phone....Blu and I gave in...She was so excited to open up her phone...It is a very used phone and we already had a 3rd line for our house...I put a stylish Zebra print cover on it and she absolutely loves it!





We had cake and ice cream at the house and then we went swimming for Kaysha's birthday party...As always we had a great time...The dads were sore the next morning after trying new flips off the diving boards...Most of then turned into back flops and belly flops!



Kaysha said,"this was the best birthday ever"!

Happy 9th birthday baby girl! I love you so much!

MSHA Recognition

My dad's office called and they are putting an article in the MSHA magazine in honor of my dad. This is the article they are putting in. It is bittersweet. I am so proud of my dad and I love to see it but at the same time it makes me cry.... He should still be here with us.... I love you Dad and miss you so much!



John “Rick” Cooper

Rick Cooper was born on March 23, 1952 in Durango, Colorado. He passed away January 14, 2011 due to complications from a recent illness in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rick served his country in the United States Air Force from 1970-1974.

Rick loved spending time with his family and friends. He had just celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife Vickie. His children include Brian Cooper, Eric Cooper, and twin daughters Michelle Brazell and Alicia Beckstead. Rick had 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He loved life and enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, horseback riding, boating and camping.

Rick took pride in his work making sure that all the miners were safe and protected. He was set to retire in 2012 from his years served with the federal government.
We will miss his friendly smile and willingness to help out wherever needed.

Donations can be made on his behalf to American Veterans at http://amvets.org/.

His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing. They would greatly appreciate to hear of any memories or thoughts. Please send them to:
Michelle Brazell
508 West 600 North
Richfield, Ut 84701
435-201-9528
deagan4@hotmail.com

Easter weekend we spent in Escalante, UT filled with rain, mud, 116 miles ridden on the back of a 4-wheeler,lots of yummy food, and BEST of all great family.

We went down on Friday night. Set up camp ate yummy food and laughed a lot! The kids were so excited to go down and camp for 3 days and play.

Saturday morning we planned a trip to the Hole in the Rock at Lake Powell. Despite the rainy cold weather we headed out.






Our first stop on our ride to the Whole in the Rock.



Kaysha my litle poser


The Whole in the Rock was awesome. I can't believe how determined the pioneers were and all that they went through to get through that rock! Pretty amazing!


Haddy and her most favorite aunt! Love you Haddy!




Easter Morning after the rained stopped the kids did the usual easter egg throw...


Before we went to Escalante we colored Easter eggs at Aunt Chell's and as always we had a blast!

Happy Birthday today....

Happy 34th Birthday today to my brother Eric. I miss you lots and think about you often.....

Happy 59th Birthday.....

To the best Grandpa EVER






We LOVE you!
Kaysha and Kagan

Kaysha and Kagan wanted to have a brithday party for grandpa yesterday. So we took some balloons to the cemetery and on the way home talked about our fun memories of grandpa. They miss grandpa so much! When Kagan gets sad thinking about grandpa not being here he says, "I always think about the fun things I did with grandpa and it makes me happy". I have so much to learn from my sweet amazing kids! I love them both so much!

Two months ago today you left this earth to be our angel in heaven. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you and miss you so much! Everyone keeps telling me that with time missing you will get easier.... I am not sure that will ever happen. I wish that I could give you a great big hug and see your sweet smile! I love you so much!