I'll keep a running update of Dad's status here in the comments over the next few days. Here's what has happened so far:
On Christmas eve, my mom heard dad making strange noises in his sleep (aside from the usual strange noises), and after elbowing him and yelling at him, realized he wasn't breathing. She got up and pounded on his chest and yelled at him some more and called 911. He wouldn't wake up for about 5 minutes, after which he appeared to have some type of seizure for another few minutes. When that was over, he woke up and was surprised to see my mom standing over him with paramedics and police rushing up the stairs. He walked out to the aid car by himself, and after tests at the hospital, the doctor thinks that his heart probably stopped for a few minutes.
Yesterday an angiogram revealed that his heart will require either a triple or a quadruple bypass. Due to other health concerns, this will not happen until at least Tuesday, maybe Wednesday. I'll keep posting here as we know more to make it easier to get the word out.
Other than the whole almost dying thing, he feels fine, and is anxious to be up and walking around. The nurses keep on telling him to get back in bed. If anyone wants to talk to him, call Swedish hospital (206-320-2000) and ask to be transferred to his room.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Why NOT????
I figure what the Heck -- it sucks to be shown up by a younger brother. So if Jeff can do it ... wth!
This is the Dean and Colleen Webb Family in Mazatlan, Mexico!

(From Left to Right)
Kiersten our oldest (turns 19 this year and graduated HS last year) is now enrolled at SLCC part time and works full time as a chair side dental/ortho assistant in Magna.
Colleen of course (where all our girls get their good looks from), she is a Q/A engineer for a software company. We will be celebrating our 22 anniversary in Feb 2009.
Lindsay (turns 15 in next January) started 9th grade this year -- her midterm was a 3.7gpa so she's killing it at school!
ME! Now for you OLD GEEZERS (uh hum ... Aunt Nancy et all) I'm turning 44 in March of next year -- so I'm knocking on the door of the old geezer club too. For the last 6 years I have owned my own financial services company -- love it (being a business owner/self employed person is the ONLY way to go!) I don't know how I worked under someone else's thumb for as long as I did!

In 2007 we bought a condo in Mazatlan at the El Cid Marina and Beach Club. Our Plan is to go back there at least once a year. Colleen and I were supposed to be going to celebrate our 20th anniversary ... somehow the kids roped us in to taking them.

This year (2008) we invited 2 of Colleen's sisters and their families to come with us. Lot's of people, but we had a blast.You know, we've had a chance to travel a little, I still absolutely love Mazatlan.
The kids love to parasail -- here's a couple of pictures of that! Last year's pictures were the best ...


As you can see, they loved it! The first time up was a little nerve racking for them, but now ... they won't NOT go when we have the chance!
At least once a summer we try to do a pig roast. Colleen's father built this huge grill that we can put anything up to about 250lbs on to roast ... this one is just a little 100lb pig ... but oh they turn out great!


This is Kiersten's cap and gown picture from her graduation in 2008 from West Jordan HS. We were very proud parents and at the same time feeling a little old having a HS school graduate in the house. It's really hard to believe how fast time flies ... and you don't necessarily always have to be having fun at the same time.
This is the Dean and Colleen Webb Family in Mazatlan, Mexico!

(From Left to Right)
Kiersten our oldest (turns 19 this year and graduated HS last year) is now enrolled at SLCC part time and works full time as a chair side dental/ortho assistant in Magna.
Colleen of course (where all our girls get their good looks from), she is a Q/A engineer for a software company. We will be celebrating our 22 anniversary in Feb 2009.
Lindsay (turns 15 in next January) started 9th grade this year -- her midterm was a 3.7gpa so she's killing it at school!
ME! Now for you OLD GEEZERS (uh hum ... Aunt Nancy et all) I'm turning 44 in March of next year -- so I'm knocking on the door of the old geezer club too. For the last 6 years I have owned my own financial services company -- love it (being a business owner/self employed person is the ONLY way to go!) I don't know how I worked under someone else's thumb for as long as I did!

In 2007 we bought a condo in Mazatlan at the El Cid Marina and Beach Club. Our Plan is to go back there at least once a year. Colleen and I were supposed to be going to celebrate our 20th anniversary ... somehow the kids roped us in to taking them.
This year (2008) we invited 2 of Colleen's sisters and their families to come with us. Lot's of people, but we had a blast.You know, we've had a chance to travel a little, I still absolutely love Mazatlan.
The kids love to parasail -- here's a couple of pictures of that! Last year's pictures were the best ...


As you can see, they loved it! The first time up was a little nerve racking for them, but now ... they won't NOT go when we have the chance!
At least once a summer we try to do a pig roast. Colleen's father built this huge grill that we can put anything up to about 250lbs on to roast ... this one is just a little 100lb pig ... but oh they turn out great!


This is Kiersten's cap and gown picture from her graduation in 2008 from West Jordan HS. We were very proud parents and at the same time feeling a little old having a HS school graduate in the house. It's really hard to believe how fast time flies ... and you don't necessarily always have to be having fun at the same time.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The Browns of California
I thought it would be fun for people that view this blog to hear an update on my family. LaNell is typing the post and so it will definitely be biased and from her point of view. I would encourage my Mom to post but we are just grateful she has mastered email and are not quite sure if she is ready for the blogging world yet. But we still love her!!
Dad: also known as Pops and The old man. He is doing good. Currently unemployed due to the slow economy in California. Apparently construction workers were hit hard. He was working for a cabinet business but is currently looking for a new job. He is busy keeping the fort down while my mother supports him (he will like that.) All prayers are welcome on helping him to find work. He is also very concerned at helping his children find eternal companions.
Mom: working at the Middle School in the cafeteria as a lunch lady. She also cleans on the side, helps elderly ladies, and does hair occasionaly. She is the relief society president in our home ward.
Me: Refer to my blog but teaching PE and grad school consume my life other than my exercise adventures I write about on my blog. Just bought a townhome as well and I love it.
Dan: All hail the Halo king. We are very proud of Dan because he is taking 14 credits this semester, he has not been a full-time student for a while. He is an animation major at BYU. Loves all classes to do with animation and computers. Absolutely hates all other classes and really struggles attending them. Works a night shift as well to support himself.
Sam: Attending Byu Idaho and will graduate in December in Business with an emhasis in accounting. Is dating a very nice young lady and in his very own words we have been dating for over a month and I can't seem to scare her off. (We are all secretly hoping Caleb won't do that).
Ben and Katie: Happily married and working and going to school. This consumes their life. You can check out their blog for more details.
Aaron: Recently returned missionary. He is attending Butte College in California and living at home where the rent is free. Ben and Katie have been nice enough to set him up on dates and help him adjust back to the real world.
Anthony: Just turned in his mission papers last week and is anxiously awaiting a call. We are all excited for him. In the meantime he is barely working at Round Table and hanging out with Aaron. There is also a rumor that he is reading Preach My Gospel. We hope this is true.
Caleb: Last but not least. Just turned 15. Actually is enjoying seminary this year because he likes his teacher, thank goodness. Loves to hang out with his siblings when they allow it. Loves to mow the lawn now that there is a riding lawn mower to do most the work.
That is my update sorry it was so long. I hope no one from my family is too offended I love them all!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Earl Family




Sunday, September 14, 2008
The English Clan

I am doing everything a mom does. There's probably no other explanation needed.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Jonathan and Pam family update
I can barely do email so I am not so sure how this will turn out. I figured since I appear to be the only one that knows anything about the blog in Jonathan's family, I should post something. It will probably be old news since I live in Wyoming and everyone else is in Utah.
I'll start with us, Shawn and Amber Rand. We are all in school now. When I say all, I mean all eight of us. Shawn and I are taking classes at the local community college. Philip graduated this year and has started school in Missouri. Nate is in 8th grade, Liz is in 6th grade, both of which are in middle school. Zac is in 4th grade, Sam is in 1st, and Emily started kindergarten. We are still doing gymnastics. Now we have added football, basketball, swimming, soccer, and 4-H to our yearly calendar.
If you don't know by now, Brook and Jason are expecting twins in Nov. I think they are a little nervous about the cost of raising twins. They are in saving mode already. Florita, Jeremy's wife, is also expecting. I am not sure when she is due. I'll let you know.
Derek and Shelley have a senior this year. DJ is playing on the Granger football team.
Amanda has 6 kids now the youngest of which is 8 mos.
Kim is working at IHC in the lab. She has 2 kids, Kyra (4) and Elijah (2).
Lindsey is almost ready to submit her mission papers and Ian is working at Kennecott (?) as a night guard. He also graduated this spring and has his EMT basic. For now he is taking classes at SLCC. He hopes to go on his mission next year when he turns 19.
Mom is still the same, crazy. She has Amanda and Kim both living with her. That is 13 people living in the same house! I think Dad picks up overtime just to avoid the crowded house. He is still working at the airport for TSA.
I'll start with us, Shawn and Amber Rand. We are all in school now. When I say all, I mean all eight of us. Shawn and I are taking classes at the local community college. Philip graduated this year and has started school in Missouri. Nate is in 8th grade, Liz is in 6th grade, both of which are in middle school. Zac is in 4th grade, Sam is in 1st, and Emily started kindergarten. We are still doing gymnastics. Now we have added football, basketball, swimming, soccer, and 4-H to our yearly calendar.
If you don't know by now, Brook and Jason are expecting twins in Nov. I think they are a little nervous about the cost of raising twins. They are in saving mode already. Florita, Jeremy's wife, is also expecting. I am not sure when she is due. I'll let you know.
Derek and Shelley have a senior this year. DJ is playing on the Granger football team.
Amanda has 6 kids now the youngest of which is 8 mos.
Kim is working at IHC in the lab. She has 2 kids, Kyra (4) and Elijah (2).
Lindsey is almost ready to submit her mission papers and Ian is working at Kennecott (?) as a night guard. He also graduated this spring and has his EMT basic. For now he is taking classes at SLCC. He hopes to go on his mission next year when he turns 19.
Mom is still the same, crazy. She has Amanda and Kim both living with her. That is 13 people living in the same house! I think Dad picks up overtime just to avoid the crowded house. He is still working at the airport for TSA.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
6 is enough








Thursday, August 28, 2008
Pics From the Picnic
From bottom to top: Dylan (Jesse and Kriss Ricord), Cierra (Heather and Jason Earl), Tara (Jason and Heather Earl), Kylie (Heather and Jason Earl), Abbie (Jesse and Kriss Ricord) and Mitchell (Muriel and Matt English).
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I Suspect.....
...That I'll give this a try, being a blogger noob and all. I'll start off introducing my family for those of you who haven't seen me at the past few family get-togethers....
I'm Jeff, and this my wife Brandi. We have been married for 15 years (yep, that is us celebrating our 15th anniversary in Maui.) Brandi is a stay at home Mom and is an expert at saving our family from our chaotic schedules. I'm currently a Software Architect/Lead Engineer for Quest Software. We are the (proud?) parents of 4 children.
Emily, the oldest, is 14 and just started the 9th grade. She keeps herself busy (as well as the rest of the family), by playing on a year-round accelerated Fast pitch softball team, and she also plays basketball in the winter.
Next is Colton, 11, and he just started the 6th grade. He is in an accelerated learning program which keeps him pretty busy with homework and school projects. In his copious amounts of spare time, he plays the Wii, and also plays soccer and basketball.
After Colton, is Zack. Zack is our 8 year-old trouble maker. He just started the 3rd grade, and I feel for his teachers. Besides excelling in mischief, Zack enjoys playing tennis, soccer, and basketball.
And last but not least, is Justin. Justin is 6 and just started 1st grade. Justin enjoys playing baseball, soccer, and basketball. He also likes the fact that he is almost as tall as Zack, as this gives him an advantage when it comes to fighting.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Webb Family Picnic
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Get Ready...Get Set...Blog!
OK, here it is.
This blog was created especially for the Webb Family. If you don't know how to blog or don't know even what a blog is, then don't worry, ask your kids, they probably know.
We want to hear about your families, your kids, your grandkids, your jobs, your homes, your missions, your schools, your pets, your hobbies. Anything that interests you, interests us. And we love pictures as well. If you have a fear of doing the actual posting, please don't let that stop you. We would be more than happy to do it for you. Just send Heather or me an e-mail and we'll get it taken care of.
We would love to have as many family members participate as possible. Our dear prophet has counseled us:
So tell your spouses, your kids, your grandkids and get ready...get set...blog!
This blog was created especially for the Webb Family. If you don't know how to blog or don't know even what a blog is, then don't worry, ask your kids, they probably know.
We want to hear about your families, your kids, your grandkids, your jobs, your homes, your missions, your schools, your pets, your hobbies. Anything that interests you, interests us. And we love pictures as well. If you have a fear of doing the actual posting, please don't let that stop you. We would be more than happy to do it for you. Just send Heather or me an e-mail and we'll get it taken care of.
We would love to have as many family members participate as possible. Our dear prophet has counseled us:
"To you women of today, who are old or young, may I suggest to you that you write, that you keep journals, that you express your thoughts on paper. Writing is a great discipline. It is a tremendous education effort. It will assist you in various ways, and you will bless the lives of many--now and in the years to come, as you put on paper some of your experiences and some of your musings." --President Gordon B. Hinckley
"You will have significant experiences. I hope that you will write them down and keep a record of them, that you will read them from time to time and refresh your memory of those meaningful and significant things. Some may be funny. Some may be significant only to you. Some of them may be sacred and quietly beautiful. Some may build one upon another until they represent a lifetime of special experience." --President Gordon B. Hinckley, 2006
So tell your spouses, your kids, your grandkids and get ready...get set...blog!
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