Grandpa Gray's Funeral

Thanksgiving day we got the sad news that Grandpa Gray had past away. It was a sad time for the family but a great testimony builder as we had a chance to apply our faith.
The funeral was beautiful and a we were all so happy for the chance we had to celebrate his life together the day before the funeral. The boys enjoyed flying airplanes of Dixie rock and playing at the park with cousins.
The children had many questions and comments throughout the services. Here are just a few.
Jaron will miss Great-Grandpa Gray because he "was his greatest grandpa supporter."  He always came to things that were important.
Bryson wanted to know if he would be our grandpa after the resurrection.
Eldon was really proud that he carries his name as well as the name of Grandpa's father. Eldon was also concerned that we would not be able to find his grave again since the rock wasn't on it yet. 
Landon wrote to Great-Grandma in her sympathy card that he knew she was sad, and he loved her.

 

We are all grateful for the example grandpa set.  He was such an honest man.  He loved education and he too care of his physical body.  These are legacies that we hope to be able to continue.

Thanksgiving 2015

Although Thanksgiving we as little sad with the passing of Grandpa we still had much to be grateful for.  This year we have truly been blessed. We spend the day with a few of Don's siblings. 
The boys were really excited for the snow to play in too. Kayla stuck to the sled to stay warm.
The tree went up a few days after Thanksgiving.  The boys really look forward to seeing the ornaments that they have gotten each year since birth.  

Christmas Card 2015

2015

2015 has been good to the Don Hughes family.   

We have been so grateful for the many blessing we have had this year.

January: We looked forward to a new year of opportunity.

February: Don was promoted to manager with FedEx Express. Jaron turned 9.

March: Pam turned 31.

April: Knick (the dog) turned 5. Kayla turned 1. 

May: We purchased a home. Our address is:

1391 W 1550 S Syracuse, UT 84075.

June: We were warmly welcomed to our new neighborhood.

July: Landon turned 4. We found out we are expecting baby Hughes number 6, Due April 1.

August: The boys returned to school: Jaron 4^th grade, Bryson 2^nd grade, and Eldon Kindergarten.

September: Don turned 33.  Eldon turned 6.

October: Bryson turned 8 and chose to be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

November: We found out we are having baby BOY number 5.

December: We are excited to celebrate the birth of our Savior, for HE IS THE GIFT.

 

May your Holidays be filled with light.

Love,

The Hughes Family

(Don, Pam, Jaron, Bryson, Eldon, Landon, Kayla)

Daddy Dates

Each of the boys look forward to doing something special will Dad each school Year.  This year Jaron and Bryson went to a Utah football game; Landon went to a Utah basketball game; and Eldon went to ChuckECheese. Kayla didn't go on a date this year, but Dad brought her home a Utah bear. (Sorry that all aren't pictured I am having a hard time find the photos)

Halloween

This was a fun year.  Although Don was gone to the Utah game Gram, Melynda, Melynda's friend, and Cassie came to help me with the kids.

Kayla was really excited that people were giving her candy and ran from door-to-door, that is until she got tired 2 doors later.

Gram's Ghost Cake.

Kayla - Cat

Landon - Dragon 

Landon - Darth Vader

Eldon - Pirate

Bryson - Pikachu

Jaron - Red Ninja

Kayla trick-or-treating

October Fun 2015

 My little monkeys.  Eldon and Landon love to climb the tree out front.

The soccer players.  Eldon, Landon, & Jaron.

 Each boy has the choice to play one sport every year.  These three chose soccer. Jaron loves it and takes it very seriously.  The younger two go for the snacks and to have someone cheer them on ; ) 

Natalie Murdock came to visit.  So great to have good friends.

Hughes Halloween Party

Papa's Pumpkin Patch

Landon - Frog, he was three different things this year.

Making Halloween cookies.

Our "Family" of pumpkins.  Picked from Papa's patch.

Visiting Witch Zaugg to learn about pumpkins

Landon on his field trip to Black Ridge Farms.