Grandpa

My amazing grandpa passed away this past Thursday morning. We are going to miss him so much, but know that he is in a better place. He was such an amazing person and was loved and will be missed by so many people.I have countless memories of riding horses with him, picking/planting tomatoes in his garden, going to auctions, going to rodeos, doing horse shows with him, going on trips all over the place, and so many other things. He was the most active wonderful grandpa you could ever ask for. There wasn't a family trip ever whether it was in Montana, Colorado, or the Grand Canyon, there was always someone who knew my grandpa.   Until next time Grandpa, we love you and miss you so much already.

Glen Walter Thatcher

1931 ~ 2011

Glen Walter Thatcher, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011, in Payson, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 14, 1931, in West Mountain, Utah, to Walter Alva and Erma Hill Thatcher. He attended schools in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. He was a great athlete and held state records in track and was a star basketball player. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War.

Glen married Marilyn Adams on September 23, 1954, in the Manti LDS Temple. He later married Viola L. Peterson on June 24, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they have enjoyed many wonderful years together. He worked for Safeway, Ray's Market, and the LDS Church. He bred, showed, and trained horses. He traveled all across the U.S. and into Canada with his horses. He was a true cowboy. Glen helped to organize the Wakara Riding Club.

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings including a mission to The Great Lakes Mission, Bishoprics, Young Men, Sunday School, and a Church Service Mission. Glen was always serving those around him and was a perfect example of hard work and service. He loved his family and his horses. He will be greatly missed.

Glen is survived by his loving wife, Viola; and his children: Terry Lynn Warner, Mtn. Green, UT; Gary Thatcher, Salem, UT; Kevin Thatcher, Highland, UT; Gordon Thatcher, Thatcher, AZ; and CoyAnn Kilmer, Morgan, UT; two step-children: David DeGroot and Ronda Proctor. He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; one brother: Reed Thatcher, and two sisters: Ruth Elmer and Vonda Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Kathey; his children's mother; one brother: Nyle; and one sister: Norma Patten.

Funeral services will be on Monday, January 31, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem 6th Ward Chapel, 470 East Salem Canal Road, Salem, Utah. Family and friends may call on Sunday evening, January 30, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah or on Monday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com

China

In May, Jake will be going here:

Here:

and here:

Because he got accepted into the China Megacities and Megastructures Study Abroad!! I'm am SOOO proud of him! The only problem with this little vacay is I will not be able to go with him :( So while I am stuck in Provo working he'll be learning all about stresses, and pulls, and masses, and steel design, and transportation, and...maybe it's best I stay home... I might get too bored and want to wander the streets of China alone :) But anyway he is so excited! They will be traveling all over China to any city over 10 million people (hence the megacities) and looking at their ginormous buildings (the megastructures). All of the pictures above and places/buildings they will be going to and studying the design of. They are studying China's methods of Transporation also, Jake is in charge of Aviation, which he is thrilled about since that is his forte. It will be a great experience for him, and I am so proud of him for getting accepted into it! Yay!

Family Pictures

For New Years every year my entire Kilmer side gets together to celebrate New Years/Christmas together. We have so much fun (more details/pics of that another day) But my grandparents this year asked me if I would take some pictures of our family, so here are of few that I took!

Christmas 2010

Jake and I had a wonderful 1st married Christmas! We were engaged last Christmas so it was fun to be able to spend it together this year. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Morgan and had so much fun! We'll be celebrating Christmas with Jake's family next week when we go to Illinois. 

Our tree with all of our presents wrapped!

I have a OCD problem with having to have perfectly wrapped and "bowed" presents..Jake says I need to get over it...

These are just a couple random pictures of the mountains around Morgan, I thought they were very pretty. 

On Christmas Eve we had this wonderful family over to celebrate with us. Their kids were the most well-behaved, adorable kids I have ever met! We were so lucky to be able to have them there with us. 

Our Family Stockings :)

Me and my Dad picked out this SkilSaw for me to give Jake for Christmas. He loved it. 

Great minds think alike? I guess so...my mom and I got my grandpa the exact. same. gift. haha

We got my mom a new set of pots and pans. 

For my grandma we got her the Tabernacle and the Assembly Hall to add to her Christmas Village!

Jake got me a new lens and tripod for my camera. I was SO excited!

Shayli sewed Jake a bag for all of his hunting supplies. 

Jake wanted to get my dad a warm sleeping bag so they can go on overnight snowshoeing trips...

-Our Christmas Eve PJs-

The best part of the day was at around 11:00 when my little brother got to call us from his mission. It was soooo great to talk to him! He got one hour so it was kind of rushed, but it was really good. I remembered how much I really missed him. His mission is spread out perfectly we get to talk to him every 6 months and then he'll be home! 18 months left. 

We were so blessed this Christmas and have truly been blessed all year long. I love Christmas and the excuse it gives everyone to reflect on the past year and think of Christ and all of the blessings we have been given. I hope that you all were able to spend Christmas with the people that you love and feel the spirit of Christ this Christmas season. 

Merry Christmas

This is late..I know...But our internet has been down since last Tuesday so I haven't been able to post it! But I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas :) And a Happy New Year!

Christmas Pictures to come soon!