January: 2016 started
off with our new tradition (a couple years now) of meeting Sandra for lunch at
a Chinese restaurant. Here is the
fortune that was inside my cookie: You
have a charming way with words and should write a book. I kept it of course, and hope it comes true someday. Quinn and I both bore our
testimonies the first Sunday of January—so we got that out of the way for the
yearJ For over a week I felt poorly and finally
went to the doctor to find I had tonsillitis.
The wheels went into motion for Audrey and family to buy a new house
here in Blackfoot. It is a beautiful,
large, well-built home that is closer to us!
The real moving work came in February when the whole family moved in
with us for a few nights while they were in transition, but back to
January.
Quinn and I took Sandra down to a wedding reception in Provo
for the son of Bret Twiggs. I think he
was very happy to see us and afterwards we drove to Bret’s house to visit with Aunt
Doris. We spent the night and San and I
went to the Mormon Tab. Sunday morning.
The next weekend, Quinn and I drove wet and slushy roads all the way to Provo
to attend a BYU game—but they did win.
February: I started
the month with two nights of parent/teacher conferences (ugh). Glad those are over for the year. The next weekend, I drove myself to SLC
to attend The Producers—a very funny
play.
Dax had his first birthday!
He is such a darling boy—and Kate had decorated the dining room up so
colorfully for the occasion. We went over to their house for cake and ice cream and to watch Dax play with the wrapping paper and eat a LOT of frosting. We also found out Gus is afraid of balloons--go figure.
We finally
had our patriotic program day which we have been practicing for months! It turned out great and this bunch of third
graders really can belt out a song.
Quinn and I drove the Vet over to Boise
for a weekend so Quinn could watch the girl’s state basketball. Mostly, we just wanted to take the Vet for a
drive. I had a retreat with my book club
ladies in Star Valley
March: I took the
first day of March off to help Beau & Audrey by tending kids, running kids,
and making beds so they could sleep in their own house. The first weekend, I took Sandra with me to
Burley and we met with Jacob and Amber to go to the play Into the Woods. We ate at
Upper Crust first and then watched the play.
It was so good for a community play.
Amber’s sister-in-law was Granny and Cinderella’s mother. Dusty Heath from Snake River
played the baker. I loved how they made
the cow come to life and have a personality—it even danced. The next day I drove to SLC
to see A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and
Murder. It was a hoot even though
the premise was that the main character discovers he is eighth in line to a
title and fortune, so he must bump off the seven ahead of him. It was so cleverly done and really
hilarious. The next day, Sunday, I
attended the viewing of Janet Goodwin along with the rest of our third grade
team.
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| Our third grade team on Dr. Seuss Day |
I also worked on a denim quilt for my principal Janae
VanOrden. I got the idea for the flowers
from a quilt I saw when I was in Star
Valley Chad
came for a visit. It was fun to visit with
him, and after Janae’s reception, we met up with B&A family and K&M
family and did cosmic bowling. I didn’t
do very well and it makes me frustrated because at one time my average was about 145!
The next weekend was the highlight of the
year so far. March 25 was the day Audrey and Beau took out their
endowments and we did mom and dad’s temple work. First, Jacob was baptized and confirmed by
Terry. Then he did dad’s initiatory. I did mom’s initiatory and went through the
endowment for her. Quinn went through
for dad. Afterwards, we got to do some
of the sealing work. All the family
there was able to act as proxy and take part, and Kara and Terry sealed them
together for time and all eternity. I
just felt happy and good the entire day/session/week. I am so glad three of my children were
present to see it. All that is left is
for Kara and me to seal ourselves to them.
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| Mom and Dad on their wedding day |
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| Mom and Dad at their 50th wedding celebration |
Easter was spent at Sandra’s house for dinner and Rob and Karly got to
come.
April: Golfed for the
first time with Quinn, Sandra, and Jacob.
Amber rode along. We had our
annual family dinner at our house. Quinn
did Dutch oven cooking and we had the following for dinner: Kim, Bev, Amanda,
Manny, their kids, Stacey, Josh, and foster son (?), Terry, Kara, Sandra, Jacob
& Amber, Beau & Audrey, Gus, Kate & Matt, Dax, and later, two
missionaries. Busy day, but it was very
fun to have everyone together. Now it is
April 9 and we are headed to Logan
soon to see Beau & Audrey sealed in the temple. Looking forward to another great day!
PS: Somewhere in the
course of those three months, I made the decision to go to San
Francisco for Sylvie Olson’s bat mitzvah and Audrey and Katie
are going with me!
Other projects:
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| This is a burp pad I have crocheted around. I can't even count how many burp pads/dishrags I have done--dozens. I give them all away as gifts. This is what I do in the car or where ever I am to keep my hands busy. |
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These are called travel bags. You pack your shoes or stuff in them. I made these two for my visiting teachers. Below are two quilts I've made earlier, but donated them last weekend to Amanda's charity, Wives Behind the Badge. |
