O Come Let Us Adore Him!

 

We are thankful to have this season to reflect on the 

birth and life of our Savior Jesus Christ.  

He is the Son of God 

and we know all things are possible because of Him. 

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We hope 2012 is a wonderful year for all!

Family Pictures 2011

I am really pleased with how our pictures turned out! I was stressing over trying to find someone who was affordable and would give us a CD of the prints too.  There is a place in Lehi called Camera Shy.  I had driven by it many times and saw their advertisement for a 30 min. sitting and a CD with copy right for $89! That was the cheapest rate I had come across.  They also print the pictures there in the studio if you want to purchase them there.  The photographer was great with Jenna.  She warmed up quickly and we got some good pictures that I think really show who she is! Enjoy!

You can definitely see the many sides of Jenna's personality in these pictures!

P.S. If you go to Camera Shy's Facebook page you can print a coupon for a free 11x14!

Santa

Our local Costco had Santa come the weekend before Thanksgiving.  We braved the long line of anxious parents and kids to have our turn with the jolly elf.  Jenna was an angel!  She was so patient waiting in line.  When we got close enough to see Santa, Jenna wanted to be held so she could see him.  I was nervous that her first encounter would result in tears and screams.  She is very wary of people she doesn't know, especially men.  She has a scowl that lets you know exactly how she feels about you.  Jenna watched the girl in front of us, who was probably 4, freak out when it was her turn.  I thought for sure this would set Jenna off thinking Santa was scary.  Thankfully it didn't!  We walked up and I tried to put her on his lap, but she wouldn't have it.  Santa handed her a treat, which she accepted gladly.  She allowed Santa to have his hands on her shoulders as she sat in front of him.  It took about 4 pictures before we got a little bit of a smile out of her.  All in all, it was a good experience.  When we were done and walking away, Jenna wanted to go back to see Santa again.  I'm so glad that there was no melt down!  I told Austin we wouldn't have to do this again until our next kid was 2.  And who knows when that will be?

Merry Christmas!

Love,

The Cowleys

Anna Laura Engar Summerhays

  

January 14, 1917 - September 24, 2011
My grandma Summerhays passed away on September 24th, 2011.  Although I am sad to not have her here any longer, her passing was a good thing.  I don't imagine it was easy being 94 years old and ailing.  She always seemed to have bright spirits though, and loved to have visits from family.
I cherish the relationship I had and shared with her.  I know she loved me dearly and always told me that I , besides my dad, was the most beautiful baby she'd ever seen.  Every time I'd see her she'd tell this to me as if it was that first time she'd said it.  One time though to keep me humble, she added, "what happened?" She laughed and laughed. She thought she was pretty funny.
I'll never forget the week I spent with her my Sophmore year of high school for my Spring Break.  She got me to eat broccoli, we stayed up late watching old movies and talking.  I still can't believe she was 80 then.  She taught me how to drive that week too.  I am the driver I am today because of her! Ha ha.
She was and still is an amazing woman!
I love you, Grandma.

Jenna, Grandma, Me

The Funeral:

Me and Austin

The oldest son from each family was a pallbearer.

My dad said the dedicatory prayer.

My brother Josh putting his boutineer on the casket.

All of my cousins with most of their spouses.

This is probably the last time we will all be together at once.

My family

Aunt Brynn, Dad, Uncle Lane, Uncle Mike, Aunt JoDee

My Dad and his siblings.

Siblings with spouses

Liz, Me, Erin

We are 9 days apart and when we were little were called "the triplets".

This is the first time in probably 15 years that the 3 of us have been together.

Gardinia

My grandma's favorite flower.

 

The casket.

The Obituary

Anna Laura E. Summerhays
1917 ~ 2011
Anna Laura E. Summerhays, 94, died September 24, 2011 in American Fork, Utah.
She was born January 14, 1917 in Preston Idaho, to Charles J. and Alveretta A. Staples Engar. She married Alma B. Summerhays on February 24, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Anna Laura grew up in Salt Lake City, graduating from Granite High School where she developed a love for theater and singing. She played the lead in many school and community productions and sang in a trio that brought her great happiness and many friends.
She loved her children and grandchildren and made personal sacrifices throughout her life for their welfare. She and her husband, Al, moved their young family to Bountiful in 1951 where they developed many life-long friendships. Their group met together often for parties, they danced in many programs, vacationed together annually at Yellowstone and then later Lake Powell. She loved the outdoors and camping with the family. She loved parking their motor home in Utah's parks and canyons, reading, walking, and enjoying the beautiesof nature.
She worked in the Birth Defects Clinic at Primary Children's Hospital. She was a valued and loyal employee.
She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She especially loved teaching Relief Society. She and Al wrote and directed many prize winning road shows. They served a mission together in the Chicago Temple. She also worked in the Salt Lake and Bountiful Temples.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Michael E. (Osa), Syracuse; Lane A. (Marilyn), Murray; JoDee (Douglas C.) Gardine, Orem, Brynn (Steven N.) Burrows, Apple Valley, Minnesota and Brent R. (Kerrie) Summerhays, American Fork; 34 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Alma, parents, five brothers and two sisters, and son-in-law Christian Thorn.
Funeral services will be held Thursday September 29th 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. Friends may call from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral services. Internment, Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy, Utah.
A special thanks to Lynnie Williams, Sara Vaitohi and the wonderful staff at Bee Hive Homes of American Fork South. Your tender and loving service will always be remembered.
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