Monday, March 29, 2010

Eternal Family




 It is so hard to express in writing the way one feels. Brady expressed it in his hugs. The first time I met him while Ben and I were dating, I was practically lifted off my feet with his embrace. The Bunkers are the kind of family that is full of diversity. Three boys and three girls, all married which most certainly adds to the diversity. It is good diversity, it is fun diversity it add so much flavor. I have been so blessed to be a part of this family. I have been so blessed to know Brady.

The passing of Brady has been sudden and tragic. The range of emotions cannot not be expressed and my heart aches. My heart aches for Ben, his parents, his siblings, his family, his friends and all those who loved him and have been touched and influenced by his presence. Although, there has been many tears and will continue to be many tears I left the funeral feeling so much hope and love from my Heavenly Father. I am grateful for an all knowing, merciful Father that sacrificed His Son, so that we can be reunited with those that we love.

Tricia




Obituary
Written By Brooklyn Bunker Evans

Braden Neil Bunker, 26, returned to his Heavenly Father on March 21st, 2010. He was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii on August 3rd, 1983 to Stephen and Teri Bunker and was their fifth child. Brady grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and St. George, Utah and graduated from Snow Canyon High School in St. George. He had started a stucco business and was working toward his college degree, most recently at Weber State in Ogden, Utah.

Brady will be best remembered for his love of nature, his daredevil antics, his ability to make people howl with laughter, and his tender heart. In addition, he loved wearing hats and was never without a baseball cap of one kind or another.

From the time Brady was a child, he enjoyed nothing more than spending time outdoors and collecting all kinds of creatures including insects, reptiles, fowl and mammals. He excelled at sports and liked fishing, hiking, snowboarding, and motorcycles. Brady had been greatly anticipating a “boys’ retreat” to Moab that he was to take with his father and brothers in June. He seemed to have been born fearless. Whether cliff diving or tree jumping, Brady was always game for an adventure. The challenge for the rest of us was just keeping up with him!

Those who knew Brady will never forget his ability to make all of us double over with laughter. Whether he was cracking jokes around the dinner table or play-wrestling one of his sons, Brady was a kid at heart. He was especially notorious for his holiday text-messages and for the pranks he loved to play. In addition, his family admired his ability to retain a sense of humor even in the face of difficulty. Brady liked to say, even on his worst days, that he was “livin’ the dream.”

Brady will be especially remembered for his sweet and loving nature. He never hesitated to express his affection to those around him and was always the first to offer a hug at family gatherings. He and his wife performed acts of service at Christmastime each year despite having so little themselves. Most of all, though, Brady loved his three boys dearly and cherished the time he spent with them.

Brady is survived by his wife Sara and his sons, Addox, Payton, and Easton, as well as by his parents and five siblings.

Be at peace, our beautiful green-eyed boy. Nothing can hurt you now. We love you so much and look forward to the day we can embrace you again.
Bunker Brothers


The Spectrum


Broomhead Funeral Home



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Friday, March 19, 2010

Chubby Cheeks and Chunky Thighs

Why is it that chubby cheeks and chunky thighs are only cute on an infant? It's not fair.

Not lucky for us

I love St Patrick's Day ( it is a holiday). 
We weren't so lucky this year.
I had big plans:
Breakfast: Green Pancakes and Milk--- DIDN'T HAPPEN
Dinner: Green Mashed Potatoes and Gravy--DIDN'T HAPPEN
Craft: Rainbows and Clovers-- DIDN'T HAPPEN
 Saylor has been so sick and running a fever, literally she has coughed and cried for 3 nights and can't breathe laying down. It's been rough.
The only reason we had green cake was because I did a cake demo the night before.



A little leprechaun did still manage to stop by and left a trail of gold chocolate coins and his pot.

Best Friends?@|!?

Some days (most days) I am not quite sure that is what you would call them, best friends.
They fight, they push, and they tease each other until there are tears.
Makeshift tent


But when she is away at school he wanders aimlessly and when he is napping she is bored.
And, then there are the times she helps him get something of a high shelf or he lets her play with his toy. They read books together and they love to play hide 'n' seek and after they have been tucked into bed they talk and sing.Oh and they always include each other in their prayers.


I can't wait to see where Saylor fits into the mix.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

THE BIG 30!

I have officialy left my twenties behind me and I am so excited to be 30! This is going to be a BIG year! Ben put together a whole Inner State (of mind) 30!
This book was a fun way for me to point out that there are many, many important things in our modern world pertaining to the number 30. Today,  you are 30 and nothing in this book is more important to me than you.
 I anxiously await spending the next 30 years with you.
Ben, never ceases to disappoint or amaze especially when it comes to birthdays!

Breakfast and Cake in Bed and
all my kids!

 All my fun presents and a new sewing machine!

Tatum had preschool, my dad took Lincoln and my mom took me(and Saylor) to lumch!

On Friday we headed to the beach for the weekend (thanks Vines)
Lounging
We went to Cafe Rio, Fashion Island
Build-a-Bear and
the Arcade at Balboa Fun Zone

It was such a fun way to spend my birthday!

Saylor is 3 months old!

My beautiful baby is 3 months old.
Honestly, where does the time go?

Contagious Coordination

GoGo has the fever!
Spring Coordination courtesy of GoGo (and PA)

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

I wouldn't have believed it unless I had actually seen it

GoGo and Lincoln had their very own day last week.
I needed it but most importantly Lincoln needed it.
They had such a fun day together and even took a trip to the barber.
 

Now this is what is so unbelievable...

 
he fell asleep during his cut!

Loving Lincoln

It is hard to be two. He has an older sister and a baby sister. He is in a big boy bed, potty training is just around the corner and he is trying really hard to communicate. It is frustrating to be two and stuck in the middle. I love my little man. I love that he plays hard. I love that he has one noise level; LOUD(most of the time). I love his hugs. 
 Tonight, he refused to eat dinner because he just wanted snack crackers instead of his dinner. He cried and cried. I tried to talk to him and get him to eat his dinner. He just cried, so I just held him. After twenty minutes of sobbing and rocking he fell asleep in my arms. At that moment my BIG boy felt like the two year that he is. He still likes to be held and to curl up on my lap, to be comforted by mommy. I hope he feels like he can always come to me.
I love my Lincoln.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Boutique Baby

Thanks Uncle Todd for my adorable hat!

It's hard to get out of bed when...

... everyone is SICK!
We are finally at the tail end of whatever sick bug we ALL had. 
It started with a little cough that Tatum had abour a month ago.
Lincoln got it. Ben got it. Saylor had the sniffles for a few days, THEN
I got it. I gave it back to Tatum and Saylor. Saylor really got it and gave it back to Ben.
After another round of Lysol and another washing of all the bedding I think we might be in the clear. Saylor actually slept last night.

Ben's Kleenex
 
 Sleepy Saylor
This swing saved me these last couple of weeks, it was about the only thing that could keep Saylor asleep.

 
We had to get creative
Pirate Linc and Pirate Tatum