Happy Birthday Nephew!!!

Happy 4th Birthday

to my nephew!!!!
Jesse

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Austin,

I LOVE YOU!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

We miss you and love you,
but we also know you are in a better place.

Letting Go
God saw you getting tired. When a cure was not to be,
He closed his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me".
In tears we saw you sinking. We watched you fade away.
Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain,
We could not wish you back to suffer so again.
So keep your arms around him Lord, and give him special care.
Make up for all he suffered and all that seemed unfair.

"So I will not say Good-bye but simply say see you later".

This is for you, the one who always gets the last laugh!

Happy 4th of July

Happy Father's Day

This is for all the wonderful father's in my life

Starting with the love for life and father of my children: Austin

Second: To my Dad, Who I miss dearly.

To my Step-Dad: Don:

Father's Day

Over the years
As we grow old,
We remember our father
So brave and bold.

In the garden,
Leaning on the plow,
He would listen to me;
I see him now.

He would give advice
And understand;
He was always there
To lend a hand.

God made fathers
Strong and firm,
For he knew our lives
Would have great concerns.

So he gave us fathers
To teach us to pray,
And guide our lives,
And show us the way.

So on his day
Let's take the time
To say "Thanks, dad.
I'm glad you're mine."
Mary Frances Bogle

And to both my grandfathers: Grandpa Ahleen and Grandpa Pete

Grandfathers Are Fathers Who Are Grand

Grandfathers are fathers who are grand,
Restoring the sense that our most precious things
Are those that do not change much over time.
No love of childhood is more sublime,
Demanding little, giving on demand,
Far more inclined than most to grant the wings
Allowing us to reach enchanted lands.
Though grandfathers must serve as second fathers,
Helping out with young and restless hearts,
Each has all the patience wisdom brings,
Remembering our passions more than others,
Soothing us with old and well-honed arts.
Author Unknown

Trip to the zoo with Billie and Gary Rudolph

Billie and Gary stopped and spent a couple day hanging out with Justin. The First day-Justin went to lunch, swimming and work on his favorite thing with his grandma- Origami. Later that night we all went to dinner. Second day- they treated us to a trip to the Zoo.

After the trip to the zoo I insisted on making dinner,
so we had a BBQ, Mom and Don came down. We had a great dinner and
had fun talking and sharing stories.

Thank You Billie and Gary,
for being such great grandparents to Justin.
Happy Fathers Day!! Gary

Fundraiser-Done

I'm Happy but Sad at the same time. I'm happy because it over but i'm sad because I wish we could of got more donations. But it was a lesson learned, it wasnt easy and it was very stressful but at least now I can say I did my part.

Justin came home

Justin Came home on June 2. It was exactly 2 months to the day that they left to go to St. Louis, MO. Its amazing how fast that happened. But we are happy that everyone is back home, where they belong. We love you guys.

Happy Mothers Day

To my mom to your mom and so on and so on.

Happy Mothers Day to all us Mothers.

Fundraiser Site

I moved all the stories and updates about Justin Heinecke to my new blog.

http://www.polakfamilyfundraiser.blogspot.com

Thanks for you support.

A long day

Austin left wednesday morning with Quinn and Madison, on a long journey. They left at 8:05am out of Salt Lake City getting in to Long Beach about 8:55am, they caught there connecting flight leaving Long beach and arriving into Chicago, IL at 4:22pm. Were they caught a cab to Enterprises just 3 miles away from the airport. And from there it was a 6 hour drive to St Louis, Mo. They finally arrived at 11:00pm. Talk about a long day but it was all worth it.

Congratulation to My Uncle

Makay McIntosh of Layton, has been elected to receive his Silver Beaver Award in the Trapper Trails Council.

Makay and Cindy McIntosh are proud parents of three daughters and a son. Makay loves his family, honors their uncompromising confidence and cherishes their priceless support. Makay has spent many hours, days and weekends sharing his talents with those involved in the Scouting programs. He would like to thank the many individuals who were great examples to him during his youth that sacrificed their time and talents to share with him their love for Scouting and service which carried into his adult life in which he was able to give back to the youth in his area. This is the highest award given by a council to a volunteer leader in Scouting.

Established in 1932, the Silver Beaver Award is presented for “distinguished service to young people within a BSA council,” according to the official handbook. Winners must be a registered member of Boy Scouts of America and have currently or previously served in a Scouting leadership position.