Spencer Schmidt (Jon Schmidts Son)

There is nothing better than a guitar, piano and a great voice! I have to get the music for McKay!

Boy Scout Rap - Thirty100 (Kesha Tik Tok Parody)

Family Picture

I haven't had the chance to add the photo that we took as a whole family. I am having it printed and then am using PoppySeed Projects to finish them. I will post it when I am finished. Here is a sample of the picture.

Fun Photos

Jontathan and I have been busy attending wedding receptions! We have been to four in four weeks! One we attended was the Daughter of a teacher that works with Jonathan. At the wedding they had a photo booth where all those that attended had their pictures taken. Then, while waiting in line, we attached them to a scrapbook page and wrote a message to the couple. Fun idea and great way for the couple to remember who attended their reception. Here are the photos Jonathan and I took.

Deseret News Article on Families of Missing Persons

This morning a wonderful article on Families of Missing Persons came out. Here is the link: DN-Shattered This article includes the feelings and experiences of several families with missing siblings, children and spouses from Utah. My Mom's family included due to the disappearance of Reed, her brother, at age 15 over 45 years ago. I will never fully understand their grief, confusion or what-ifs. Over the years my mom and her siblings have shared stories of how much fun their brother was and how much they love him. Obviously I never knew Reed, but I know that myself along with many other of his "nieces and nephews" feel a connection to him because of the stories and family bond. We, as well as his siblings, wonder if he were alive today what his profession would be, if he would have kids and grandkids our ages. I am amazed and have learned from his 10 living siblings the importance of families loving and supporting one another no matter what. We can use our trials and tribulations in this life to form stronger bonds with family, friends,and our Father in Heaven. I hope and pray that the information in this article will touch peoples hearts, help them understand how these families feel and know how to help them.

In Search Of Answers

On October 11, 1964 my mom's little brother, Reed Jeppson, went out to feed his 2 dogs and was never seen again. He was only 15 years old. For the Jeppson family the past 45 1/2 years have been difficult because they have no idea what happened to Reed. Today is National Missing Persons Day and the police have reopened Reed Jeppsons case and taken DNA samples from immediate siblings. These DNA samples are being entered into two different missing persons databases to identify any potential remains. This enhanced image of Reed was created through various family photos, including his own and immediate relatives. The results of such age progression enhancement has been between 90%-95% accurate in other cases. Our family does not think Reed is alive...they want answers and to have his remains found to help give them closure. Click the following for the story. KSL, CONNECT 2 UTAH, SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, DESERET NEWS, ABC NEWS, CNN- ANDERSON COOPER, SLCPD on YouTube, SLCPD, USA TODAY, 5/28/10 DESERET NEWS

Craziness of Life

Don't you all agree that at times life just gets too crazy?!?! I feel horrible that I have not blogged for such a long time! Hopefully this week I can. I need to updats Sydney's 5th birthday, McKay getting his Arrow of Light Scouting award, having the cute Hakanson Kids over for 8 days and off-track time! Hopefully I will even find a good new recipe to share! Check back soon!