February

February was a little quiet around our house. We were focused mostly on DeVaughn and keeping busy with school. Miles is kind of my little shadow, so he definitely gets the bulk of the pictures lately. Like his cat nap? He also painted snow one day. 

Barry and I went on a little date with my Mom and Don to the Lagoon Biergarten one night. That was fun!

Warren painted a snake for a primary activity.

Miles has been socializing a little bit more with friends. He played with Jimmy Huff one day and they went for a bike ride.

 

Grandpa Jenks

Grandpa DeVaughn Jenks passed away on February 12, 2021. He had been very sick for a couple months and they discovered in January that he had a type of cancer that wasn't easily treatable. He passed away quicker than we thought, but we're grateful Barry was able to visit with him before he couldn't talk much anymore. It was a big gathering as we said farewell to him. Barry spoke at the funeral and everyone shared some wonderful memories of him. It was bittersweet as we will miss him here on earth, but know he was finally free of all the sickness he had battled for forty years.

DeVaughn always had a special way of making me feel welcomed into the Jenks family and gave me big loving hugs at every visit. It was fun to see him lie down on the floor to build blocks with his grandkids or tease them lovingly - Miles has the middle name DeVaughn after him. He was such a great example of strength and faith to our family. We will sure miss him!

 

Logan

We took our yearly escape to Logan, but it was the day Grandpa Jenks passed away, so it was a bit more somber than usual. The hotel at our pool was especially fun, though. And we got a bunch of ice cream to drown our sorrows.