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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

June 8, 1928 ~ July 10, 2010
Our Loving Sweet Mother Hannah Beth Monson Matthews passed away July 10th 2010, at the age of 82.
Hannah was born June 8, 1928, to Ivan Bayard and Ruth May Monson in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She was raised with her older sister VerVene and younger brother LaMar who preceded her in death. Hannah lived in Manila all of her life and met many long-lasting faithful friends there. She talked often of the many fun times she had growing up and the fond memories of cousins and friends. She met Earl Wayne Matthews and married September 17, 1947, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were blessed with 7 children. Earl passed away August 18, 1985.

Hannah worked in many capacities in the LDS Church and loved every calling she was called to. She especially enjoyed her work in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. She enjoyed working as a lunch lady and met wonderful women who became life-long friends. We will miss her fast wit, sense of humor and most of all her hugs, kisses, smiles and waves good-bye. She loved sending time up American Fork Canyon, breath-taking Mt. Timpanogos, Strawberry Days, bowling and playing tennis.

Hannah accomplished many talents and achievements in her life, but her lasting joy was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by David Matthews (Mona) American Fork; Gayle (Jeff) Ewell, Ferron; Joyce (Robert) Burr, Orem; Lynn Matthews (Geanie) Pleasant Grove; Boyd Matthews (Dwight Lindsay), Sandy; Jeanette (Joe) Warnick, Pleasant Grove; and Steven Matthews (deceased), 24 Grandchildren and 50 Great Grandchildren.

Also surviving Hannah are three sisters-in-law: LaRee Black, Betty Matthews and Sue Martin and 2 brothers-in-law: Glade Matthews and Dale Matthews and many loving nieces and nephews.

We as Hannah’s family would like to thank the staff at Golden Living for taking such good care of our Mother. Also, thanks to the many friends and family that took the time to visit her. She truly loved and enjoyed each visit.

“Life isn’t days and years, it’s what you do with the time and with all the goodness and grace that’s inside you. Make a beautiful life….The kind of life you deserve…..”

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Mahogany LDS Chapel, 1542 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Happy 4th!

It was quite a task, but we finally got this little boy out of the house, his hands off his ears, and off dads lap during the fireworks. He hates them usually. He actually ended up lighting some this year! My mom hated this picture. However, I think it is funny. As long as he never really smokes!

Baby Vans first 4th of July

Austin was scared to death of the fireworks. I think this picture is hilarious! Look how hard he is plugging his ears, and look how tiny the firework is he is watching!

Perfect light. Love this tiny wonder.

The flag parade Very patriotic.

What a wonderful 4th of July weekend we had. It is one of my favorite nights of the year. Thank you to all of the people who are fighting and who have fought to keep our country free.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

2nd Bandage Change

You can see that his nail bed is still there, which means his fingernail should grow back. Patch work quilt

Gruesome

Surprisingly....this actually looks better then the first I saw it. Still really, really crazy.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Papershredders and fingers dont mix

WARNING!!! Gruesome pictures below!

Stitches on the top.
What a finger looks like that has been sewn together.

All wrapped up.

The pants he had on when the madness happened.

Sunday night was quite the eventful night for us. I had borrowed a paper shredder from my mom and dad, to start shredding a whole bin full of 9 years of papers. Austin was of coarse very interested in what I was doing, because how cool is it to watch the paper get sucked in and shredded up? I had told him over 100 times what would happen if he put his fingers by the blades, but you know how kids are. I was sitting right by him, looked away for 2 seconds and he started screaming. You know that horrifying kind of scream? Makes your blood curl? Once I realized what was going on I turned off the shredder and started screaming with Austin. Yep, they say that the parents are supposed to stay strong so the kids don't freak out, well I did not do well in that department. Ryan ran downstairs and we proceeded to try to get the stupid thing off his finger, but it was totally stuck. We ended up having to pull his finger out, and once I saw what his finger looked like I almost passed out, threw up, started shaking and crying. The whole time Austin just kept telling me that he was ok. We rushed him the the ER and lots of stitches later he came home. His finger is more stitches then finger. It took his fingernail all the way off.

I held him on the couch and was so grateful that he was ok. I told him that I wished that had happened to me, not him, and he told me that he didn't want me to get hurt, and anyway who would carry me? So to make a long story a little shorter, Ryan and I have taken this way harder then our little trooper. He is doing great, and just wishes it would hurry up and heal. All I do all day is say,"WATCH YOUR FINGER!!!" He just wants to play. If it was me that had this horrible cut I would still be in bed, and complaining. What a brave little guy!!!

If you have a papershredder in your home, I would suggest throwing it far, far away.