Grandpa & Grandma
Family:
There are several new happenings in our lives during the last October. First, we returned to St George for the season on the 16th. It's a couple weeks earlier than previous years but our objective is to stay a little longer than six months in our determination to establish St George as our primary residence. When we sell our St George home in a couple years we can avoid a substantial capital gains tax if the sale involves out principal residence. Other measures are to register our automobiles in Washington County and to register to vote in St George. We have done this and voted early.
We have also felt the pinch of a depressed stock market. This is a paper loss at this point but will be a real loss if we sell stock before it fully recovers.
We appreciate the tremendous help of Ron & Maud Mary and Anne and Niki and Amy in inside and outside work of cleaning our St George home as we begin this new season. We also received help from Kelly and Steph in replacing a piece of siding that apparently blew off sometime before we arrived. All of you are appreciated for the concern and care you provide us in our advanced years. I
can't forget to mention that Grandpa suffered about four weeks of sometimes severe back pain during the past month. It's about 99% over and none too soon.
November 8th is our wedding anniversary. It will be 57 years of togetherness and we've loved every minute. Our love for each other is infinite. We love all of you and wish you the same degree of happiness as we have.
Don't forget our annual garage Thanksgiving and Friday evening Nativity at Tuachan.
Grandma & Grandpa
Ron & Maud Mary Family:
Summer is over!!!!! We are all ready for a rest.
Brent and Melissa's family is doing great. Kolby and Jordan are enjoyingschool. Braden is great except for getting molars which makes him a littlegrouchy. He is also climbing everything. Melissa is always finding him inplaces that he knows he shouldn't be.
Eric and Shannon are doing great too. Eric is busy working on his master'sdegree. Shannon is busy with kids and the new one on the way. Emma lovesschool, Dallin loves preschool, and Lizbeth is starting to talk a lot.
Anne is still trying to buy a house. She has either made a bid or tried tomake a bid on 5 different houses. Not one of them has worked out. I guessthe right house has just not shown up yet.
Karen is doing well in school. She has good roommates this year. She isenjoying her classes. The only problem she has this year is getting on thewrong bus to go back to her apartment. She has taken a few interestingtrips to places that she didn't plan on visiting.
Amy is doing lots of crafts and loving it. She has been a great help aroundthe house and at the Ranch this summer.
Niki is a teacher's aide for a special education class in an elementaryschool. She loves it. She is thinking about going back to school to gether teaching degree so she can teach special education. She still does hairon the side but it has been hard to find a good salon to work at.
Ron and Maud Mary are still doing the same old things. They did enjoy thesummer and the break from regular life. They also enjoyed going to St.George with Mom and Dad and helping them get their house and yard ready forthe winter. They are also excited to go visit for Thanksgiving and enjoyingthe good food, good shopping, good company and the Tuacan show.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Dan & Verna Family:
The Higbee family is alive and well. We did have a slight mishap with our car. We were at a stop sign and the airbags with off for no reason. Verna suffered a badly bruised arm and Kara suffered a hurt ear, but otherwise, we survived. Now we have to ask why it would go off when we were at a stop sign but not when I hit a deer a few years ago???? Interesting.
KaRanda continues to play socceer. Davey has been playing county football and his team won the Superbowl Championship. Way to go Davey!!
Halloween was a delightful occasion where even my 16 year daughter went out trick or treating to make up for lost time when she was in China. My little boys dressed up and were really cute.
We will be having our own Thanksgiving in Draper at Grandma's house with Robert, Brandon and John and their families along with our current family. We will miss seeing all of you in ST. George, but until gas prices go way down, that's what happens
Robert & Jamie Family:
Hello Family,Well the Higbee Family is doing good in the little town of Clawson. It is always good to read about everybody, and how things are going in their lives. Jamie put together a blog for our family and everyone is welcome to see it (robertandjamie.blogspot.com). It is great to see so many members creating a blog for themselves.
Well right now things are going good with the kids, Davey got his patriarical blessing a couple of weeks ago and we just got the written version of it and I thought it was interesting the first time around, what an awesome experience for him and for us. For those that haven't received one should seek one out, it can be such a tool to help you mold your life to it's guide lines. I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful child and to hear the things that await for him and for the world. I will express that the second coming is really coming and that we should be teaching our children all that we can to prepare them for the all to really reality of what is to come. Family I know that these children that we are bring into our lives are going to be preparing the world for the second coming and it is our jobs to teach them what they need to know so that we do not stand blameless in front of the Lord. I am grateful for this family, I have been blessed with wonderful examples and our family just keeps growing. I am most of all am grateful for being born into to a family that has set a strong foundation in the gospel. Thank you Mom and Dad, Thank you Aunts and Uncles, and a very big thank you Grandma and Grandpa. The holidays are coming and it reminds me of when we were younger and would meet at grandma and grandpa's house and have turkey and stuffing and vegetable tray and 7 layer Jello and pie galor. All us kids would go down stairs and play games watch movies or just make a lot of noise. And every one would know that it was time to go when Grandpa got out the Vacuum. By the way I use the same trick once in a while, it works.
Sorry we won't be in St.Geroge this year but we will try and make it next year.
Love to you all Robert,Jamie,Davey,Becca,Will,Tristen, and Ty.
Brandon & Suzanne Family:
Happy November to all. We had an eventful October. We took our first real vacation and went to Anaheim. We spent 3 days at Disneyland/California Adventure and a day at Huntington Beach. Grandpa & Grandma, thanks for the use of your home in St George to avoid a long driving day. Keaton did well on the drive but was very talkative. We think he liked getting away more than we did. He was thrilled to watch the Jedi training, the Muppet 3D show and the other acts. He loved all the rides. The parades and fireworks were amazing. Keaton brought home a cup full of seashells because he wanted to give them to his friends. It took us a while to get back to being home again. Brandon is already planning for the next trip in about 3 years. Also this month, we had a nice campfire outing with our neighbors. Keaton enjoyed just hanging out with his friends. Conference was inspiring and full of wise counsel. Halloween was nice and apologies to Karen for missing out on their party. We had made plans for Keaton to go trick or treating with his neighborhood friends. Everyone loved his Pirate costume.
That was October for us. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Gary & Bev Family:
October has gone by with all kinds of fall activites here in AZ. They really like Halloween here! We have been to carnivals, ward activites, and other parties. The last week before Halloween, Maya, Kenyon and Olivia wore their costumes every day to something. They got plenty of use out of them. Check blogs for more info.
At the first of the month we went to UT to visit Riley and family. We had such a good time with them. Even though that was the weekend that it snowed. We even convinced Chelsey and Corbin to miss a day of school to spend the day with us. Gary took Corbin to hit golf balls (which they both love to do) and then to lunch. Chelsey, Bev, & Roxzann (Bev's sister) went shopping (which they love to do) and lunch. It was a fun day.
The next weekend Gary & Bev went to Las Vegas for a get a way. It was fun. We saw Phantomof the Opera and Johnny Mathis We know he is an old singer but going to his concert was one of our first dates. So we try to keep up the tradition of seeing him when ever we can.
Looking forward to seeing all for Thanksgiving in St George. Those that can't make it we will miss you. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Dwayne & Patty Family:
Hal & Diana Family:
Happy Birthday to Trish and to"our Brittany J", both on the same day.Thanks Trish for doing such a great job with this newsletter. Thanks Brittany for just being who you are.
We had a great Halloween. My first time in a long time to go trick or treating. Thanks Paul for letting me come along.I learned something new this month.
While attending a Preschool conference in Provo, I attended a class on Autism and learned all about Joint Attention. Anyone ever heard about that? I am really interesting in learning more. I am working with several students with Autism and I think it's very interesting stuff.
We are planning to be at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner in St. George.We look forward to seeing some of you who we haven't seen for a while.
Jeremy & Laura Family:
We went to Richfield to spend Halloween with Grandma and Grandpa Jensen. Paul loved trick or treating once he got the idea of what was going on. He went up and down grandma's street. He was an elephant.
Things are kind of boring here with us. The most interesting thing that has happened in the last month is that our transmission went out on our corolla and cost too much to repair. So we sold it to the mechanic for what it was worth and Jared and Brittany were nice enough to sell us their old car to help us get through. So now, that little red Grand Prix has been to three of the four Jensen boys. What a great family we have!
Josh & Jessica Family:
We had a great Halloween. The kids loved dressing up and all the candy that they got. Connor was happy as long as he had something in each hand.
We are excited for Thanksgiving and seeing everyone who makes it down to St. George!
The biggest thing that has happened lately was that I was made the Young Women's President in our new ward!?! Josh is really supportive and I haven't been it that long but have really enjoyed it and can't wait to get to know all the girls better.
Josh had a great time deer hunting with his dad and Jared. Thankfully they didn't get anything but still had a great time!
Connor is talking more each day and Kendry is really loving preschool. We are great and hope to hear more from everyone.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Octobers news from September!
Grandpa & Grandma:
Ron & Maud Mary Family:
Dan & Verna Family:
Brandon & Suzanne Family:
Hello family, we hope everyone is healthy and doing well. We can't seem to remember what we did at the beginning of September but it ended going to the Circus. We went with our neighbors and had a very good time. It was Brandon and Keaton's first circus experience. Keaton loves playing with his clown nose. Now that Summer is officially over Suzanne and Keaton are going to miss their outings with friends. Wheeler farm has been a favorite place to go. Speaking of outings, we spent a family home evening at the church history museum and invited our neighbors to join us. The kids enjoyed the children's section and picnicking in the park. That's it for September, we wish everyone a nice and safe Halloween!
John & Elizabeth Family:
John, Liz and Sara Higbee
We have finally gotten with the times and decided to start with the family blogging. So much has happened with our family in the last few months; some good and some not so good. Last July we sold our house in South Jordan and our Play N' Trade Video Games franchise along with our 3 cell phones stores in Las Vegas. While we were looking for a new house, we moved in with my mom in Orem for 2 months. Now let me say, I love my mom dearly but it just wasn't the most ideal circumstances to be living in for a family of three (namely, the basement). I am happy to announce that we have found a new home in Saratoga Springs behind Utah Lake and we love it here!
Sara started kindergarten in August and she is completely loving it. She even takes the bus by herself (I was very tempted to join her to school on that first bus ride but I refrained). Sara is learning so much already! It is astonishing seeing how much she really understands after such a short time. We are lucky she has such an awesome teacher.
We have also adopted a new member to our family.....a 1 year old Doberman Pincher puppy. Her name is Bella and she is the best dog ever! She is already a perfect addition to our crazy family. She and Sara are nearly inseparable now. I had issues getting Sara up in the morning (even after 12 hours of sleep sometimes! We already have a teenager, it seems.). Now that's Bella's job and Sara wakes up bright eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to play with her.
On a few sad notes, at the middle of July, I miscarried while moving from our South Jordan house. That was such a stressful time in our lives with selling the business, selling our home and moving, and me being tired and sick all the time from pregnancy. The doctor has given we a clean bill of health, thankfully! While we were living with my mom in Orem and researching business potential, I received a call on August 23rd from my cousin in Las Vegas telling me that my father had passed away. That was pretty much the worst moment in my life. I was very close to my dad. Sara and John were too. We gave Sara her own cell phone about 8 months ago just so she could call him and she did almost every single day. To make things more dramatic, my father had a son that he hadn't talked to in almost 30 years in Chicago. I finally met my oldest brother recently(I have another brother in Park City that I'm really close to) for the first time. Pretty crazy stuff. Things are finally getting a little easier. Thank you to everyone that has offered their prayers and condolences.
We are excited for this holiday season and really looking forward to seeing all of you soon!
Liz
Gary & Bev Family
Riley & Tricia Family:
This last month has been a very fun and exciting/crazy one for our family! There has been a lot going on. I have been very busy with the PTA and my bully program. (You can see me with Fox 13 Big Budah on my blog!) And just trying to keep everyone in our home happy, healthy and alive!
Riley has been working very hard, but that is really nothing new! He is always a very hard worker and I am always greatful for him.
Chelsey started Fall Ball and has her last game on Tuesday. She played 14 games, and some times she played 2 games in one night, so it went pretty quick!
Corbin is a great kid! He is working very hard in school and adjusting to 1st grade! His teacher stopped me the other day to tell me what a great kid he is, I am so proud of him!
Keegan and I are conquering the potty monster! He had a great day yesterday and today! But, he only wants Riley to take him potty, it could be a long week for Riley when I am calling him home every 30 minutes to take Keegan potty!!! We will see what tomorrow brings!
Kaylix is growing up so much. He likes to point at things and scream. So I have been teaching him to say please. He can actually say it, after I remind him a few times. He is a cute little stinker!
Well, we are all doing great and looking forward to Halloween and all the festivities, and to Grandma Bev and Grandpa Gary coming to visit us this week! We can hardly wait to see them, the kids already want to know if they have to go to school while they are here! We just tell them we will see, it might be worth missing a day for!
Jeremy & Britany Family:
I never send anything because I figure you know all about me from my blog. So I have thought and thought about something I could share that would be superb. All I came up with is my favorite, simple pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe. Happy Fall!
1 box of spice cake mix1 bag of chocolate chips1 15 oz can of pumpkin pie filling
Mix together and bake for 18-20 minutes on 350 degrees
(My friend that gave this to me said this is a great food storage recipe - we just added these three ingredients big time to ours! We can live on pumpkin chocolate chip cookies all 3 meals, right? :)
Dwayne & Patty Family:
Dwayne and Patty: Not much going on. Staying busy with work and church callings. Had Todd, Jade, Steph and Heather come up this past weekend.
Ben and Alissa: Things are the same with them, they are busy with work and keeping up with "Dr. Jacob Wilkinson"
Todd and Jade: They are getting ready for the arrival of Ryder who is due Nov.26.
Steph: Has made the move from California to St. George.
Heather: Is busy with school, work and her social life.
Ben& Alissa Family:
Hello All-
As you know I've been hard at work the last 9 or so months putting together a business plan and business model for my new venture. At long last, I'm happy to introduce you to Absolute Convergence:
http://www.absoluteconvergence.com/
As most of you know, we are currently in the middle of our seed funding round. We've been successful in raising quite a bit of capital, and have even gained a few clients. While we're not patting ourselves on the back yet, our company has come quite a long way in a short amount of time. Given the current macro-economic environment that we find ourselves in, it is all the reason more to be proud of our work so far.
Please take a look at the website. It gives you a good idea of who we are and what we do. As always, I welcome your feedback.
Hope all is well.
Ben
Hal & Diana Family:
Hi from the Jensen's
Were all doing great. We are building a garage in our backyard. This has been a big project but thanks to family members who have given up there time, gotten off work, and spent many hours in the hot sun, it is happening. Thanks so much for your help family..Those who couldn't get off work, we know your thoughts are with us., You are always welcome. I hope Grandpa and Grandma or Mom and Dad to us, share their experiences riding on the four wheelers. It was a great weekend . The reward for riding in the wind and dust was lots of beautiful scenery.As far as we know, the rest of the Jensen clan is all healthy and happy. Jessica will be participating in the big St George Marathon on Oct 4. We wish her the best. Both Laura and Brittany are now into their third trimester and looking forward to having their babies in Dec. Steph is working for a Physical therapist and would love to have you stop by and let her work on you.Preschool is still crazy and Hal is staying very busy with work and church stuff.This is a great time of the year.
Josh & Jessica Family:
We are doing great! I ran my marathon today and it went great but if you really want all the details then you can check out our blog.
Josh is getting excited for the deer hunt and is ready to let his beard grow out so that is great! The kids are growing like weeds and getting way to smart for us.
I'm a little tired out from the run so this isn't much but maybe I will send more tomorrow!
Kelly & Stephanee:
Hi, this is stephanee jensen....Kelly's wife. I just wanted to add something to next months newsletter if i could :) I am going to go private with my blog...so if anyone wants to still look at it, email me at smilin_babe230@yahoo.com
This is the last day of September. the weather is warm. We are fine.
On the 16 of October, we will leave for St. George.
I am out of inspiration today. I will continue my story.
When Gerald finished his radio training in Camp Roberts, he received his orders to go Fecom. That meant he would be sent to Korea. There were two orders given at that time. one was Eucom which meant Europe, The other was Fecom which was Korea. You remember, The Korean conflict had begun while he was on his mission. We packed up and went back to Salt Lake To take me to my parent's home.We found a ride with two other soldiers who were going to Utah. Gerald had two weeks furlough before he had to report in before he left for Korea. I was pregnant and so I didn't work. This was a tough period in my life. I didn't know where he was. I knew he was getting 4 points a month. He needed 36 points before he could come home.4 points was given to those who were in dangerous zones. The newspaper would report on the casualties. I would worry. Our only communication were letters. Sometimes I would wait a long time for letters, then several would come. In February Ron was born. We sent Gerald a telegram, but it was two weeks before he received it. Finally I received a letter that said he was on his way home. I found an apartment in the avenues and waited. One morning I was Bathing Ron in the bathtub, the phone rang. I grabbed Ron and heard Gerald's voice saying he would be home. He was in California. He had been gone about 11 months. Tune in next time for more of my exciting story. Those of you who are coming to Thanksgiving, think of some type of activity we can do for Thanksgiving afternoon. The ballgame watchers will have to use the den. We look forward to seeing all of you.
Grandma, Mom etc
Ron & Maud Mary Family:
Dan & Verna Family:
Brandon & Suzanne Family:
Hello family, we hope everyone is healthy and doing well. We can't seem to remember what we did at the beginning of September but it ended going to the Circus. We went with our neighbors and had a very good time. It was Brandon and Keaton's first circus experience. Keaton loves playing with his clown nose. Now that Summer is officially over Suzanne and Keaton are going to miss their outings with friends. Wheeler farm has been a favorite place to go. Speaking of outings, we spent a family home evening at the church history museum and invited our neighbors to join us. The kids enjoyed the children's section and picnicking in the park. That's it for September, we wish everyone a nice and safe Halloween!
John & Elizabeth Family:
John, Liz and Sara Higbee
We have finally gotten with the times and decided to start with the family blogging. So much has happened with our family in the last few months; some good and some not so good. Last July we sold our house in South Jordan and our Play N' Trade Video Games franchise along with our 3 cell phones stores in Las Vegas. While we were looking for a new house, we moved in with my mom in Orem for 2 months. Now let me say, I love my mom dearly but it just wasn't the most ideal circumstances to be living in for a family of three (namely, the basement). I am happy to announce that we have found a new home in Saratoga Springs behind Utah Lake and we love it here!
Sara started kindergarten in August and she is completely loving it. She even takes the bus by herself (I was very tempted to join her to school on that first bus ride but I refrained). Sara is learning so much already! It is astonishing seeing how much she really understands after such a short time. We are lucky she has such an awesome teacher.
We have also adopted a new member to our family.....a 1 year old Doberman Pincher puppy. Her name is Bella and she is the best dog ever! She is already a perfect addition to our crazy family. She and Sara are nearly inseparable now. I had issues getting Sara up in the morning (even after 12 hours of sleep sometimes! We already have a teenager, it seems.). Now that's Bella's job and Sara wakes up bright eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to play with her.
On a few sad notes, at the middle of July, I miscarried while moving from our South Jordan house. That was such a stressful time in our lives with selling the business, selling our home and moving, and me being tired and sick all the time from pregnancy. The doctor has given we a clean bill of health, thankfully! While we were living with my mom in Orem and researching business potential, I received a call on August 23rd from my cousin in Las Vegas telling me that my father had passed away. That was pretty much the worst moment in my life. I was very close to my dad. Sara and John were too. We gave Sara her own cell phone about 8 months ago just so she could call him and she did almost every single day. To make things more dramatic, my father had a son that he hadn't talked to in almost 30 years in Chicago. I finally met my oldest brother recently(I have another brother in Park City that I'm really close to) for the first time. Pretty crazy stuff. Things are finally getting a little easier. Thank you to everyone that has offered their prayers and condolences.
We are excited for this holiday season and really looking forward to seeing all of you soon!
Liz
Gary & Bev Family
Riley & Tricia Family:
This last month has been a very fun and exciting/crazy one for our family! There has been a lot going on. I have been very busy with the PTA and my bully program. (You can see me with Fox 13 Big Budah on my blog!) And just trying to keep everyone in our home happy, healthy and alive!
Riley has been working very hard, but that is really nothing new! He is always a very hard worker and I am always greatful for him.
Chelsey started Fall Ball and has her last game on Tuesday. She played 14 games, and some times she played 2 games in one night, so it went pretty quick!
Corbin is a great kid! He is working very hard in school and adjusting to 1st grade! His teacher stopped me the other day to tell me what a great kid he is, I am so proud of him!
Keegan and I are conquering the potty monster! He had a great day yesterday and today! But, he only wants Riley to take him potty, it could be a long week for Riley when I am calling him home every 30 minutes to take Keegan potty!!! We will see what tomorrow brings!
Kaylix is growing up so much. He likes to point at things and scream. So I have been teaching him to say please. He can actually say it, after I remind him a few times. He is a cute little stinker!
Well, we are all doing great and looking forward to Halloween and all the festivities, and to Grandma Bev and Grandpa Gary coming to visit us this week! We can hardly wait to see them, the kids already want to know if they have to go to school while they are here! We just tell them we will see, it might be worth missing a day for!
Jeremy & Britany Family:
I never send anything because I figure you know all about me from my blog. So I have thought and thought about something I could share that would be superb. All I came up with is my favorite, simple pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe. Happy Fall!
1 box of spice cake mix1 bag of chocolate chips1 15 oz can of pumpkin pie filling
Mix together and bake for 18-20 minutes on 350 degrees
(My friend that gave this to me said this is a great food storage recipe - we just added these three ingredients big time to ours! We can live on pumpkin chocolate chip cookies all 3 meals, right? :)
Dwayne & Patty Family:
Dwayne and Patty: Not much going on. Staying busy with work and church callings. Had Todd, Jade, Steph and Heather come up this past weekend.
Ben and Alissa: Things are the same with them, they are busy with work and keeping up with "Dr. Jacob Wilkinson"
Todd and Jade: They are getting ready for the arrival of Ryder who is due Nov.26.
Steph: Has made the move from California to St. George.
Heather: Is busy with school, work and her social life.
Ben& Alissa Family:
Hello All-
As you know I've been hard at work the last 9 or so months putting together a business plan and business model for my new venture. At long last, I'm happy to introduce you to Absolute Convergence:
http://www.absoluteconvergence.com/
As most of you know, we are currently in the middle of our seed funding round. We've been successful in raising quite a bit of capital, and have even gained a few clients. While we're not patting ourselves on the back yet, our company has come quite a long way in a short amount of time. Given the current macro-economic environment that we find ourselves in, it is all the reason more to be proud of our work so far.
Please take a look at the website. It gives you a good idea of who we are and what we do. As always, I welcome your feedback.
Hope all is well.
Ben
Hal & Diana Family:
Hi from the Jensen's
Were all doing great. We are building a garage in our backyard. This has been a big project but thanks to family members who have given up there time, gotten off work, and spent many hours in the hot sun, it is happening. Thanks so much for your help family..Those who couldn't get off work, we know your thoughts are with us., You are always welcome. I hope Grandpa and Grandma or Mom and Dad to us, share their experiences riding on the four wheelers. It was a great weekend . The reward for riding in the wind and dust was lots of beautiful scenery.As far as we know, the rest of the Jensen clan is all healthy and happy. Jessica will be participating in the big St George Marathon on Oct 4. We wish her the best. Both Laura and Brittany are now into their third trimester and looking forward to having their babies in Dec. Steph is working for a Physical therapist and would love to have you stop by and let her work on you.Preschool is still crazy and Hal is staying very busy with work and church stuff.This is a great time of the year.
Josh & Jessica Family:
We are doing great! I ran my marathon today and it went great but if you really want all the details then you can check out our blog.
Josh is getting excited for the deer hunt and is ready to let his beard grow out so that is great! The kids are growing like weeds and getting way to smart for us.
I'm a little tired out from the run so this isn't much but maybe I will send more tomorrow!
Kelly & Stephanee:
Hi, this is stephanee jensen....Kelly's wife. I just wanted to add something to next months newsletter if i could :) I am going to go private with my blog...so if anyone wants to still look at it, email me at smilin_babe230@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
September is back to school!
Grandma and Grandpa:
Hal and Diana Family:
What did you do for your summer vacation? by Diana Wilkinson Jensen
Once upon a time it was summer., then Aug 1st hit. That was the end of doing whatever I wanted. Now I am on "School District time".First there was Law Conference, then just as soon as I got back, it was hurry to get my classroom ready. There were letters to send to parents, a room that had to be re-put back together.(Janitors clean then just walk away and figure someone else can move it back) lists to be made, lesson plains to write,a bus list to figure out, and I can't forget those special IEP meetings. If you do not know what an IEP meeting is, ask someone in the Special Ed department even better, go to one sometime, they are loads of laughs.Then the first day of school came, after spending several Saturdays and many extra weekdays, I was ready. Those little tike's came in and the phone started to ring. " I want to have my little tike in your school," how do I put her in? The numbers started to grow and grow and grow. Now my cute little class is growing and still we had to have a childfind. What's a childfind you ask? It's a day where we test all kids in the community to see if they qualify for school. Yes, there are many out there who need a little bit of help.Well that's where I am now, wondering how to fit so many bodies in one classroom, Did I forget to mention that next Tuesday the Mainstream start?Who are the Mainstream you ask?. They are those who pay to come to school because they don't qualify but are suppose to be good models for those who qualify. I will start 12 of them on Tuesday.But Aug wasn't all bad, Josh came and brought his kids, He took McKendry fishing while I got to know Connor a little bit more. (A real sweetheart).then Kelly and Steph dropped in one weekend, that was fun to see them, and this past weekend we were able to go visit with Jared and Brittany and spend some time with them. They now live across from Hillcrest High if anyone wants to say hi. Also, we spent time with Mom and Dad or grandparent Wilkinson for you young people. Did you guys know that they have something new in their bathroom downstairs? Go visit them and check it out. I'm not telling what it is, you have to visit them.We also stopped in on Jeremy and Laura and cute little Paul. Yes it was a fun weekend but now it's time for Summer to end and Sept to start. We are all well and by the way, did I mention we are building a garage in the backyard? Oh that is for another time and another newsletter.
The end
Jeremy and Laura and Family:
We are having a girl. (we don't remember if we already said something)
School starts after labor day.
Everyone working, in school, or in daycare ALL day until mid December. :(
-jeremy and laura
Josh and Jessica Family:
We have had a great summer but are looking forward to the fall and the awesome weather that comes with it. It's our reward for making it through the summer down here. McKendry started preschool and is loving it and learning lots. Her hair is slowly growing out and I have been able to put some ponytails in it so that is a big plus. Connor is starting to talk a little more. Both the kids love to watch Max and Ruby and Connor will wave his hands in the air when it comes on. Jess is still training for the marathon and is excited for it to be over. I am still working and getting excited for the deer hunt. That's about it for our family!
Editor Note:
I am not going to beg, ok, well, maybe I will . . . I really want everyone to participate in the newsletter. I know that sometimes it seems like we just did it and here I am asking for more updates again!!! But, even if you just say, Hi, we're happy and healthy. Or send a recipe or a picture or something, just fill in the space below your name!!
I really appreciate everyone that has and did send me stuff!
Grandma and Grandpa, I hope that you are OK, it is not like you to not send me something, I usually get yours without even asking!!!
So, please everyone, just play along!!!!
Thanks!
Today I am going to tell you about this picture. Our day to day living is for the most part boring to your lives. Older people sometimes live in the past. I really am not living in the past. This is to tell you about our lives.
This picture was taken in Paso Robles California.
When Gerald and I had been married two months, he was inducted into the Army. On that morning he went to Fort Douglas. I went up there with him for the day. At night he went by train to Ft. Lewis Washington to begin his training. He was later sent to Camp Roberts in California. After his basic training, I went with another soldier’s wife to find a room in Paso de Robles. We didn’t own a car, Later Gerald was able to live off the base. We found a room in a house where we shared the bathroom and had no kitchen. . Rooms were at a premium. The whole town was full of young married couples that had been married only a few months there was even a line-up to find a room. Apartments were scarce. The local LDS meetings were held in a Woman’s club. Gerald went with a carpool to base each morning. On one such morning he got up and walked to the corner to meet his carpool at 4:30 A M. I rolled over to go back to sleep, the bed didn’t stop moving. I froze in fear. The mirror on the dresser was moving back and forth. There was a loud rumbling on the front porch which sounded like a herd of horses I surmised there was an earthquake. When the light of day appeared, I went to the local store to hear conversation and to verify what I suspected. Yes it was true. The earthquake was in a town close to Bakersfield. The local bank had a crack in the wall. The noise on the front porch was from wheelchairs rocking back and forth. This home had been a rest home at one time. Gerald was walking and didn’t even feel the earthquake. There were many tremors after that. When I felt the bed move under my legs, I wasn’t sure if it was real or not. I would always wait to see if there had been a real aftershock. Such was the life in the army. This picture was taken in front of the house where we had our room.
This picture was taken in Paso Robles California.
When Gerald and I had been married two months, he was inducted into the Army. On that morning he went to Fort Douglas. I went up there with him for the day. At night he went by train to Ft. Lewis Washington to begin his training. He was later sent to Camp Roberts in California. After his basic training, I went with another soldier’s wife to find a room in Paso de Robles. We didn’t own a car, Later Gerald was able to live off the base. We found a room in a house where we shared the bathroom and had no kitchen. . Rooms were at a premium. The whole town was full of young married couples that had been married only a few months there was even a line-up to find a room. Apartments were scarce. The local LDS meetings were held in a Woman’s club. Gerald went with a carpool to base each morning. On one such morning he got up and walked to the corner to meet his carpool at 4:30 A M. I rolled over to go back to sleep, the bed didn’t stop moving. I froze in fear. The mirror on the dresser was moving back and forth. There was a loud rumbling on the front porch which sounded like a herd of horses I surmised there was an earthquake. When the light of day appeared, I went to the local store to hear conversation and to verify what I suspected. Yes it was true. The earthquake was in a town close to Bakersfield. The local bank had a crack in the wall. The noise on the front porch was from wheelchairs rocking back and forth. This home had been a rest home at one time. Gerald was walking and didn’t even feel the earthquake. There were many tremors after that. When I felt the bed move under my legs, I wasn’t sure if it was real or not. I would always wait to see if there had been a real aftershock. Such was the life in the army. This picture was taken in front of the house where we had our room.
Due to technical difficulties, the above picture is different.
Ron and Maud Mary Family:
Brent, Melissa & Boys:
We’ve had an exciting month! On the 7th Brent and I celebrated 10 years of marriage. Elf turned 1 on the 8th. On the 9th we went to the temple to have Elf sealed to our family. What a beautiful experience to be in the temple with our children and our loved ones! We also celebrated Elf’s birthday that evening. Thanks to those that supported us, whether by attending that day or being there in spirit! Then on the 10th we blessed Elf in church! Whew! Very busy few days but SO WORTH IT!! We enjoyed our last couple of weeks of summer break and now the older boys have started school, Bear in 3rd grade and Bug in all day kindergarten. They both LOVE their teachers and are excited for the school year. Brent is just doing his usual WORK WORK WORK and as for me it is a little quieter around the house during the day, but don’t worry there is plenty to fill my days!
Dan and Verna Family:
Yes, school has begun for us. Verna is back at school, Anthony, is at daycare, :(, and the girls are loving the social life once more. Tanya is on the tennis team, pep band, and is working at Stewarts (grocery store) in between times. Dan is also back after a one week break, and is going strong in college.
In other news from our family, John and Liz miscarried which was sad, but she is doing better now. Liz's father passed away from a heart attack a few weeks ago, so they flew to Las Vegas to help with the arrangements. Meanwhile, Sara is in kindergarten and is due to start tennis lessons soon. They are now living with Liz's mother in Orem.
Verna & Dan
Brandon Suzanne and Keaton:
Hello Family! We had an exciting August. We went real camping (no flush toilet) this month with some friends. Keaton quite enjoyed exploring nature with his friend. We also went on a mini-hike and he loved seeing the Great Salt Lake from so high up.
Suzanne and Keaton went to the Salt Lake County Fair with our neighbor friends and Keaton loved the petting zoo. Suzanne wanted to introduce our neighbor friend to the missionaries but the friend ran when she saw them.
Brandon and Suzanne finally caught Prince Caspian in the theater and Brandon got to watch Batman on the IMAX screen.Suzanne had another milestone birthday and Brandon endured through MAMMA MIA for her (He actually liked it and has become a fan of ABBA Gold). Suzanne's parents took Keaton for an overnight slumber party and after the days activities Brandon and Suzanne decided to just drive home and sleep in our own bed. It was weird but amazingly nice not having anyone in the other room. We also quietly celebrated our 4years together (Big Celebration has been moved to October).
Brandon and Keaton continues to frequent Lowes kids crafts and loves the school locker and GMC truck they made this month. We wish everyone a September to remember and hope all are doing well. Kellen, congrats on Law School!
Gary and Bev Family:
Gary and Bev doing Ok! Kellen and Camille are getting settled in and getting use to living in AZ. Kellen started law school and is very busy Camille is working part time at Wells fargo bank close to our house.
Riley and Tricia are excited that school is back in, summer seemed a little long this year! Chelsey and Corbin both love their teachers and it has been a great start to what they hope to be a great year!! They have been busy doing work on their house in their little amount of free time!
Brit and Jeremy are just busy! Maya started pre school, dancing, & a music class. Kenyon just follows along.
Dwayne and Patty Family:
Dwayne and Patty: We went to San Francisco the first week of Aug. to visit with Ben, Alissa, and Jacob. We were afraid that Jacob wouldn't remember us. But we were greated at the airport with HI Grandpa and Grandma. We had a great time with them. We went to Pier 39, and Half Moon Bay ( which was cold that day ). Jacob and Grandpa had fun playing with Dinosaurs together, while Grandma was able to give Jacob his baths and read to him.
Brent, Melissa & Boys:
We’ve had an exciting month! On the 7th Brent and I celebrated 10 years of marriage. Elf turned 1 on the 8th. On the 9th we went to the temple to have Elf sealed to our family. What a beautiful experience to be in the temple with our children and our loved ones! We also celebrated Elf’s birthday that evening. Thanks to those that supported us, whether by attending that day or being there in spirit! Then on the 10th we blessed Elf in church! Whew! Very busy few days but SO WORTH IT!! We enjoyed our last couple of weeks of summer break and now the older boys have started school, Bear in 3rd grade and Bug in all day kindergarten. They both LOVE their teachers and are excited for the school year. Brent is just doing his usual WORK WORK WORK and as for me it is a little quieter around the house during the day, but don’t worry there is plenty to fill my days!
Dan and Verna Family:
Yes, school has begun for us. Verna is back at school, Anthony, is at daycare, :(, and the girls are loving the social life once more. Tanya is on the tennis team, pep band, and is working at Stewarts (grocery store) in between times. Dan is also back after a one week break, and is going strong in college.
In other news from our family, John and Liz miscarried which was sad, but she is doing better now. Liz's father passed away from a heart attack a few weeks ago, so they flew to Las Vegas to help with the arrangements. Meanwhile, Sara is in kindergarten and is due to start tennis lessons soon. They are now living with Liz's mother in Orem.
Verna & Dan
Brandon Suzanne and Keaton:
Hello Family! We had an exciting August. We went real camping (no flush toilet) this month with some friends. Keaton quite enjoyed exploring nature with his friend. We also went on a mini-hike and he loved seeing the Great Salt Lake from so high up.
Suzanne and Keaton went to the Salt Lake County Fair with our neighbor friends and Keaton loved the petting zoo. Suzanne wanted to introduce our neighbor friend to the missionaries but the friend ran when she saw them.
Brandon and Suzanne finally caught Prince Caspian in the theater and Brandon got to watch Batman on the IMAX screen.Suzanne had another milestone birthday and Brandon endured through MAMMA MIA for her (He actually liked it and has become a fan of ABBA Gold). Suzanne's parents took Keaton for an overnight slumber party and after the days activities Brandon and Suzanne decided to just drive home and sleep in our own bed. It was weird but amazingly nice not having anyone in the other room. We also quietly celebrated our 4years together (Big Celebration has been moved to October).
Brandon and Keaton continues to frequent Lowes kids crafts and loves the school locker and GMC truck they made this month. We wish everyone a September to remember and hope all are doing well. Kellen, congrats on Law School!
Gary and Bev Family:
Gary and Bev doing Ok! Kellen and Camille are getting settled in and getting use to living in AZ. Kellen started law school and is very busy Camille is working part time at Wells fargo bank close to our house.
Riley and Tricia are excited that school is back in, summer seemed a little long this year! Chelsey and Corbin both love their teachers and it has been a great start to what they hope to be a great year!! They have been busy doing work on their house in their little amount of free time!
Brit and Jeremy are just busy! Maya started pre school, dancing, & a music class. Kenyon just follows along.
Dwayne and Patty Family:
Dwayne and Patty: We went to San Francisco the first week of Aug. to visit with Ben, Alissa, and Jacob. We were afraid that Jacob wouldn't remember us. But we were greated at the airport with HI Grandpa and Grandma. We had a great time with them. We went to Pier 39, and Half Moon Bay ( which was cold that day ). Jacob and Grandpa had fun playing with Dinosaurs together, while Grandma was able to give Jacob his baths and read to him.
Ben and Alissa: Are staying busy with work and Jacob, and being tour guides to us while we were there. Jacob loves pointing out Police cars, and fire trucks.
Todd and Jade: Todd has started his final year of school and can hardly wait for May to arrive when he will graduate. They are having a boy in November and his name will be Ryder. We are very excited for them!
Steph: Is planning on moving to St. George sometime in the fall. We are excited to have her closer to us and Heather and Jade are excited to have her join them to watch One Tree Hill on Monday nights.
Heather: Has started school at Dixie. She has made good friends and stays busy with school, work and friends, and coming home every so often to visit us.
Hal and Diana Family:
What did you do for your summer vacation? by Diana Wilkinson Jensen
Once upon a time it was summer., then Aug 1st hit. That was the end of doing whatever I wanted. Now I am on "School District time".First there was Law Conference, then just as soon as I got back, it was hurry to get my classroom ready. There were letters to send to parents, a room that had to be re-put back together.(Janitors clean then just walk away and figure someone else can move it back) lists to be made, lesson plains to write,a bus list to figure out, and I can't forget those special IEP meetings. If you do not know what an IEP meeting is, ask someone in the Special Ed department even better, go to one sometime, they are loads of laughs.Then the first day of school came, after spending several Saturdays and many extra weekdays, I was ready. Those little tike's came in and the phone started to ring. " I want to have my little tike in your school," how do I put her in? The numbers started to grow and grow and grow. Now my cute little class is growing and still we had to have a childfind. What's a childfind you ask? It's a day where we test all kids in the community to see if they qualify for school. Yes, there are many out there who need a little bit of help.Well that's where I am now, wondering how to fit so many bodies in one classroom, Did I forget to mention that next Tuesday the Mainstream start?Who are the Mainstream you ask?. They are those who pay to come to school because they don't qualify but are suppose to be good models for those who qualify. I will start 12 of them on Tuesday.But Aug wasn't all bad, Josh came and brought his kids, He took McKendry fishing while I got to know Connor a little bit more. (A real sweetheart).then Kelly and Steph dropped in one weekend, that was fun to see them, and this past weekend we were able to go visit with Jared and Brittany and spend some time with them. They now live across from Hillcrest High if anyone wants to say hi. Also, we spent time with Mom and Dad or grandparent Wilkinson for you young people. Did you guys know that they have something new in their bathroom downstairs? Go visit them and check it out. I'm not telling what it is, you have to visit them.We also stopped in on Jeremy and Laura and cute little Paul. Yes it was a fun weekend but now it's time for Summer to end and Sept to start. We are all well and by the way, did I mention we are building a garage in the backyard? Oh that is for another time and another newsletter.
The end
Jeremy and Laura and Family:
We are having a girl. (we don't remember if we already said something)
School starts after labor day.
Everyone working, in school, or in daycare ALL day until mid December. :(
-jeremy and laura
Josh and Jessica Family:
We have had a great summer but are looking forward to the fall and the awesome weather that comes with it. It's our reward for making it through the summer down here. McKendry started preschool and is loving it and learning lots. Her hair is slowly growing out and I have been able to put some ponytails in it so that is a big plus. Connor is starting to talk a little more. Both the kids love to watch Max and Ruby and Connor will wave his hands in the air when it comes on. Jess is still training for the marathon and is excited for it to be over. I am still working and getting excited for the deer hunt. That's about it for our family!
Editor Note:
I am not going to beg, ok, well, maybe I will . . . I really want everyone to participate in the newsletter. I know that sometimes it seems like we just did it and here I am asking for more updates again!!! But, even if you just say, Hi, we're happy and healthy. Or send a recipe or a picture or something, just fill in the space below your name!!
I really appreciate everyone that has and did send me stuff!
Grandma and Grandpa, I hope that you are OK, it is not like you to not send me something, I usually get yours without even asking!!!
So, please everyone, just play along!!!!
Thanks!
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