cookie family

Our really, really old friends in Layton are the Jennings family. We got to know them in 1991 when we moved to Orem, and started BYU. Rod was their home teacher. Quickly the home teacher visits turned into cookie nights at the Jennings. We spent hours and hours chatting with Tim and Dianne, and watched their kids grow up. When Alex was born, Dianne used to baby-sit him when I was at either work or school. Alex swears now that when his nose tickles and he rubs it, it is exactly the same way as Dianne does it. This might be true. I've seen them both do it, and it is the same rubbing motion.

So, who are the Jennings, you ask. If you have never met them, here is an intro according to me.

Tim-Father-Pepsi guru in Ogden. Funny guy. Has a nice picture on the wall when he finished a marathon. He absolutely loves his grandkids. Can do a Donald Duck voice that kids love. Introduced his kids to golf. Opens his home on Super Bowl Sunday for the Larsen's. How many years is it now? Over 15? Look out for the new trophy this year. The question is, will the Larsen's take the trophy home again this year??

Dianne-Mother-the most loveliest woman on earth. Skinny woman who runs like 30 miles a day. Won't eat meat. Saw a chicken butchered when she was young. That'll do it! Won't hug just anybody. We are some of the lucky ones she will hug. She has the most inviting home. Bakes cookies like nobody else. And now her girls do it. I love Dianne. She is one of those people that you will be friends with forever.

Hilary-(Family on the right side of the picture) Oldest child-incredible mother to 4 beautiful kids, some are read-headed. She is married to Bill. I think she bakes cookies every week. Just had some on Sunday. Delish! Hilary is beautiful. She has the most beautiful big eyes, and the longest eye lashes that make anybody jealous, especially me.

Tai-(Family on the left side of the picture) Second oldest child-another incredible mother to 3 girls, and "Alex" boy that will be born soon. Used to baby-sit Alex, and said that she would love to have a boy like Alex one day. Hey, Tai, now you can. Tai is married to the most hilarious husband-dentist Mike.

Brooke-(in the wedding gown)-Youngest daughter. Has been married since spring. She is married to Andy. No kids yet, but starting a family soon. We are so glad Brooke is married, because we noticed since the wedding, they are not sitting on the loveseat in the "loving" room anymore. There was a LOT of smootching on the couch before the wedding. Young love!

Jordan-(not in the picture)-on his mission in Florida, Jacksonville mission. Used to teach him in primary. As Intelligent as they come. Incredible DDR dancer. He comes home on March 5th. Happy day! This will be the first year ever that neither boys will be part of Super Bowl Sunday. Sad, but more chances for the Larsen's to win!!

Andrew-(the tallest one in the picture)-Leaving on his mission tomorrow to Tennessee, Knoxville mission. Gave a great talk on Sunday. He goes to the university in SLC that we can't mention in our home, for obvious reasons. GO COUGARS!

As you can see, this is a great family, and we love each and every member of that family, especially when there are cookies around.