Melissa is trying to add to her scrapbook of Ethne and we are looking for memories of her from anyone who may have any. Comment with your favorite memories of Ethne (please include your first and last name in the comment as well). If you would like to add more than one memory please feel free to do so. We will be printing them off and putting them into the scrapbook. Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers, they have really carried us through this hard time.
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I remember when we met at Sugarhouse park to feed the ducks and also when we went bowling. At both occasions I remember thinking how sweet and calm little Ethne was. You could always see in Melissa's eyes the love she has for her little girl. I also remember the time we met up with you in Idaho. You were so baby hungry! I knew you'd be a great mama.
-Valery Bunnell
One memory that sticks out in my mind is from the family reunion last summer. I was so impressed that you guys even made it there with Edward being so brand new but I was so glad you did. I vividly remember watching Lawrence and Ethne walking around the pond looking at the geese and the stream. I loved watching him holding her hand and then eventually scooping her up and pointing to things. I watched the way she looked at him and you could just tell she adored her daddy.
A little later in the day I was sitting in one of the sitting areas and Ethne and Lawrence came walking down the large hallway. Ethne was a bit ahead of Lawrence and you could tell she knew exacty what she was looking for. I asked her where she was headed and she announced (much more clearly than I would have expected) that she was looking for her baby and her mommy. Lawrence informed her that her mommy had the baby and they would be out soon but that was not satisfying her. They disappeared down the hall, and a few minutes later showed up again. I assume they had visited Melissa and Ethne's wish to see her Mommy and brother had been granted and she pleasantly trotted (in her sweet little way) back down the hallway.
My last memory of Ethne was by far one that I will treasure forever. We were at Julie's house and all the kids were playing and each just doing their own thing, some upstairs and some in the basement. When I walked in I saw Ethne and seeing her red hair instantly put a smile on my face. She was in the family room dancing and I loved watching her little groove. She definitely had some rhythm and you could tell she was doing exactly what she wanted and was loving it. She spotted me and I thought she would be hesitant since I wasn't really a familiar face. I hadn't even said hi when she kind of half skipped, half galloped over - gave my legs a squeeze and galloped back to her dancing spot. I figured that she must have seen a resemblance to her mommy or Aunt Julie and I was just glad to get her little squeeze. I sat and watched her sweet little self groove to the music with the cutest little look of concentration on her face. This may sound silly, but I loved the way she filled out her clothes, her perfectly plump little cheeks and just how simply content she was to just be there. Often I would talk to Julie or Shauna when Ethne was in their homes, and each time they would always mention just how easy she was to have. I will never forget her little dance moves and I fell so blessed to have the precious memories that I do.
Love you!!!
Aunt Debbie
I remember sitting with Ethne in the Snow building hallways. She would be dancing to whatever was loudest at the time, or during those rare moments of silence, her own inner music.
-Rachel Stringham
I wasn't as fortunate as some who got to see her as often as I wish I could have since I live in Vegas. I do remember being at Uncle Chris' and Aunt Allison's house for a family Christmas party and she went right up to their great dane, wasn't afraid at all and loved that gentle giant. If you didn't know the dog, just her size was quite intimidating. She called her (the dog) "puppy". I will also cherish a message I recieved via facebook in June of 2011. It read: "Hey! I thought you would enjoy hearing that Ethne is getting your revenge. She only wants to watch Little Mermaid, over and over. We try turning on other movies and she gets upset." I used to spend my summers with Scott and Shauna when they lived in Vegas and watch Melissa and Josh, while they worked and went to school. Every single day Melissa would have to watch The Little Mermaid, over and over and over again. It's a good thing to be like mother, like daughter. <3 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of those precious moments and wonderful memories. I love you Melissa!
Love,
Aunt Brandy
Ethne was one of the sweetest little girls I have ever had the opportunity of meeting. She loved everyone. I will forever remember the first time she started saying my name. Lawrence and Melissa came up to Idaho to see Eliza's play "Scrooge" and to be with family a little. Ethne was as active as always. She and I started playing her little game of "come chase me Aunt Kathryn and throw me around a little." It was so fun going to get her, pull her up to me, give her raspberries on her tummy, tickle her and put her down so that I could go catch her again. Ethne loved this game so much! As we were playing, she ran up to the couch, turned and said, "Cooomme get me Aunt Kathryn!!!!" while she was doing her sweet little laugh. When she said this, Melissa informed me that that was the first time she had ever said my name. It melted my heart that I was able to be there the first time she said my name. We played that game for hours. We even played it while we waited in line to get into Eliza's play. I will forever remember that little mischievous laugh she had when she would run away from me and I would chase her.
Another memory I have is when Ethne discovered my giant tigger slippers. The slippers are the head of tigger. Ethne loved them! She would attempt to walk around in them. They were so big on her, she would often fall down, but she would promptly secure those slippers on again and try walking in them again. I am so glad I was able to get pictures of this!!!
Ethne also was famous for her tantrums. According to my mom and dad, she throws a tantrum just like my brother Lawrence did. One Sunday that Lawrence and Melissa were up visiting, Ethne all of a sudden threw one of her tantrums. She threw herself on the floor and just stayed there. It was so funny! My parents just looked at each other and said, "That's Lawrence!" haha
Another favorite memory I had was the last weekend I was able to see her. My family had gone down to Utah the week after Christmas since Lawrence and Melissa were unable to come up the week of Christmas. We were having dinner at Mike and Heidi's place. Samantha and Ethne were sitting by each other on the stools by the island in Heidi's kitchen. Ethne decided she had had enough of sitting there. She wanted to go play, so she got down and started walking to the play room, when Samantha turned around and said, "Come back here you little stinker!" Ethne turned around and gave Samantha a dirty look as she promptly told Samantha, "I notta stinker! Ina princess!!!" That is one of the last memories I have with Ethne. I will never forget it. She truly was a princess and she knew it!
I'm glad I could share these. I hope you can read these memories I had and remember what a special little girl you and Melissa had. She truly was special and she knew how to love like no one else I know. I am grateful for the time I had to be her aunt here on earth and I surely can't wait until I get to see her again! I love you two!!!
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