You saw this crazy quilt in an earlier post--one of my friends called it "intense." We put Reese on it the other day, and she went crazy. She looked from one side to the other, and was so happy to be on Grandma's quilt! What a cutie!
June 25, 2008
Sensory Overload!
You saw this crazy quilt in an earlier post--one of my friends called it "intense." We put Reese on it the other day, and she went crazy. She looked from one side to the other, and was so happy to be on Grandma's quilt! What a cutie!
June 15, 2008
Three Generations of Fathers
Jake--new dad in 2008, Marlow--new dad in 1955, Kirt--new dad in 1983 
Today is Father's Day. I hosted three fathers at my home for dinner. Jake is the newest dad, with Reese born on January 31, 2008. He is a great dad. He's not afraid of dirty diapers, slobber, or late night. He loves his little Reese. When we hear the garage door open around 5pm (Jake, Lindsay, and Reese are living with us for the summer while Jake is doing an internship), we tell Reese, "Your daddy is home!", and Reese just beams and is so happy!
Marlow has been a dad since 1955. He is a wonderful father to his four children, Mike, Carrie Lou, Kirt and Bart, and loves their spouses (Peggy, Ron, me, and Kirsten) as is they were his own. He is also an outstanding grandfather to 9 grandchildren, and now has 5 great-grandchildren. He is quick to help (we know, he's bailed us out many a time!) and is a joy to have around.
Kirt became a dad in 1983 when Jacob was born, and again in 1985, with the additions of Mackenzie and Malorie. He always has time for his kids, no matter how busy he is. He is a wonderful counselor, but doesn't give advice unless he's asked. Kirt has a great sense of humor, and also loves Lindsay, Tyler and Jon as if they were his own. Kirt recently became a grandfather when Jake became a dad.
We are blessed to have wonderful fathers in our lives. My dad recently passed away on May 27, 2008, and I am thankful for all he taught me, and how he loved me. Here is a favorite photo of us taken on December 24, 2003.
June 6, 2008
What a Week!
Well, actually three weeks! We had a wonderful week in San Diego with our kids and Reese, the world's cutest baby. We made it back to Boise, and it's always good to be home.
Monday morning, 5:30 am, the phone rang, it was Marquis, the place where my dad lives. He wasn't doing so well, so we hurried down to see what was going on. He wasn't doing well, and 24 hours later, he passed away. I was grateful to be by his side when he went.
Wednesday, Kirt and I celebrated 27 years of marriage!
Malorie and Jon moved into our garage, and into Mal's room.
Funeral plans were made, phone calls made and answered.
Thursday night Mackenzie and Tyler got into town, but we didn't see them til Friday morning. Steve and Janalee and family got into town at 9:30 pm.
Saturday morning was my dad's funeral. We held it at Kristie's ward, with Bishop Mark conducting. It was a beautiful thing. Most of my dad's friends are gone now (he was 90), but there were still several who came to pay their respected, and I very much appreciated their attendance. Pam gave the family prayer, Diane Bleazard Campbell was the organist. Michelle was the chorister. Dianna gave the opening prayer, Mike gave the life sketch. Erin, Lesley, Stacey, Stefanie, and Lindsay sang "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need", with Mackenzie on flute and Malorie on violin. Kristie spoke next, then Jim gave the closing prayer. Steve dedicated the grave. We went back to Kristie's ward for a nice lunch. All of Dad's grandsons were there (13) but the ones that are currently serving missions. Almost all but two of his other grandkids were there. He left quite a legacy.
It was a good, but long day.
Sunday, Steve and Janalee and family, then Tyler and Mackenzie left.
Monday, Mal and Jon left for Europe.
Still tons of calls to make and return.
Yesterday, we brought 5 of my Laurel girls up to McCall for an overnighter. Today they left, and Jake and Lindsay and Reese are expected any minute. It's nice to have a day to breathe and relax.
Tomorrow, back to work!
Monday morning, 5:30 am, the phone rang, it was Marquis, the place where my dad lives. He wasn't doing so well, so we hurried down to see what was going on. He wasn't doing well, and 24 hours later, he passed away. I was grateful to be by his side when he went.
Wednesday, Kirt and I celebrated 27 years of marriage!
Malorie and Jon moved into our garage, and into Mal's room.
Funeral plans were made, phone calls made and answered.
Thursday night Mackenzie and Tyler got into town, but we didn't see them til Friday morning. Steve and Janalee and family got into town at 9:30 pm.
Saturday morning was my dad's funeral. We held it at Kristie's ward, with Bishop Mark conducting. It was a beautiful thing. Most of my dad's friends are gone now (he was 90), but there were still several who came to pay their respected, and I very much appreciated their attendance. Pam gave the family prayer, Diane Bleazard Campbell was the organist. Michelle was the chorister. Dianna gave the opening prayer, Mike gave the life sketch. Erin, Lesley, Stacey, Stefanie, and Lindsay sang "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need", with Mackenzie on flute and Malorie on violin. Kristie spoke next, then Jim gave the closing prayer. Steve dedicated the grave. We went back to Kristie's ward for a nice lunch. All of Dad's grandsons were there (13) but the ones that are currently serving missions. Almost all but two of his other grandkids were there. He left quite a legacy.
It was a good, but long day.
Sunday, Steve and Janalee and family, then Tyler and Mackenzie left.
Monday, Mal and Jon left for Europe.
Still tons of calls to make and return.
Yesterday, we brought 5 of my Laurel girls up to McCall for an overnighter. Today they left, and Jake and Lindsay and Reese are expected any minute. It's nice to have a day to breathe and relax.
Tomorrow, back to work!
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