Deer Hollow: A P R I L was packed!

Camber has a new job...The Expeditor!

She is working at new restaurant in SLC called

Every plate passes by her hand and she makes sure that each one looks perfect.

She is so fun to watch :) And the food!!!! We loved it! You won't be disappointed.
{these two photos are borrowed from their website}

Emily and I shared the Salmon dish and Mark savored the Scallops...

after we sampled chowder, crab cakes and an amazing potato dumpling dish!

Pleased as punch with our choices! And there she is...all smiles, as usual!
We'll try dessert next time!

Easter Sunday

Around our table this year were Grandpa and Grandma Firth,

Camber, Rickie, Emily, Mark and Leisa.

It was a sweet gathering and a beautiful day.

We drove out to the cemetery and enjoyed the spring weather and reminiscing.

So thankful for the gift our Savior has so freely given us.

Our wedding china :)

We all find such peace here and so much beauty.

We love our visits, and our boy.

April Birthdays

Happy Birthday Marie!

A chance to gather family and enjoy great food and each other's company.

Larisa was visiting with her darling daughters, from England!

Smiles all around

And so much love!

Folk Dancers

We left Grandma Marie's party a little early because

we don't like a miss a chance to see our cute Emily on stage.

Dancing for Spain this time at the end of year performance for family and friends.

They have some very impressive dancers at BYU. That clogging team!

I'm always keeping an eye out for those pretty Polish costumes!

Where does the time go? It seems like she was just three

and twirling around the living room just yesterday.

You are beautiful, Em.

April 19, 2015

Dear Davis,

25 years ago we welcomed you into our family. You were just about as perfect as a little one could be. Such a beautiful, darling baby. You have taught us so much from the very beginning of your life with us. And as much as the pain and empty place we all have in our hearts, we are healing in our grief from losing you - way to soon from our lives and continuing to learn from you as we count our many blessings for the joy you continue to bring to our family. It comes in new ways now and in surprising moments. We hold them close to our hearts.

This evening Dad and I took a walk in one of your favorite places.

Everything we saw reminded us of you.

There was spring green and new growth everywhere we looked.

Old bricks and stuff ... so much to discover and wonder about.

We love to build cairns, just for you!

And everywhere we go, we do!

It always puts a smile on our face.

Marking direction and remembrance

I hope you know we feel you near, quite often.

That is a gift, a tender mercy for each of us.

We see why you loved this rocky, beautiful place.

There is peace in the mountains.

Not long after we lost you, we received a card from a sweet friend that brought such comfort. She told us that even though you were gone from us for awhile and this life on earth, our relationship with you would continue to grow. I didn't quite understand how that would work, but she was right! I can speak only for myself, but I truly feel it has.

Life isn't the same without you here with us. But life is beautiful. We are all learning to live in
a new way with a part of you inside of each of our hearts. That part of you gives us home and strength. I know we are looking forward to that day when we will laugh again with you. When we can have a hug from those strong arms of yours. Miss you every day.

We love you Davis.

More than words can say.

Love,

Dad and Mom