Since our last blog, we spent a wonderful week with Jason’s family. We attended “Grandparents’ Day” at Conner’s preschool, Kelsey’s birthday party complete with a butterfly cake made by Jen, and of course, Kelsey’s baptism performed by her father. We also had the privilege of tending the kids overnight so Jen and Jason could enjoy some time away (with a lot of help from Mindy).
During our visit, we took Conner on an afternoon trip to the transportation museum which is actually an old Southern Pacific maintenance yard. We enjoyed touring all the old train cars and even had a ride on the turnstile. (see pictures) It was a special treat to get to know little Parker better and to see him getting stronger every day—he is such a happy little boy. We surely admire the way Jen and Jason support each other in providing the necessary care that Parker requires.
We also made a trip to Phoenix a few weeks ago to help Uncle Ron and Aunt Peggy clean out Grandpa’s house. We discovered some amazing things and brought home a few mementoes. We came away grateful for such a wonderful heritage! Uncle Ron was going to stay a couple more weeks to get some work done on the house. He hasn’t decided yet whether to try to sell it or maybe try renting it out and wait for the market to improve. We left the furniture in the home so that family can stay there in the meantime.
For a couple of old people, we surely stay busy. In addition to our travels we’ve attended some BYU football games, gone to some plays and movies and celebrated family birthdays. There’s always an endless amount of work to do inside and outside of the house and of course our church responsibilities take a great deal of time as well. (The Primary Children’s Sacrament Program went very well).
We have the front porch decorated for Halloween, but we are going to the church for a “trunk or treat” first and then we are going to Pioneer theater to see Noises Off. We’re hoping there’s not too many kids who come to the house trick or treating since we won’t be home. We’re in the process of redecorating the kitchen along with new granite counter tops. We’ve stripped the wallpaper so now we have the painting to get done. We want to have it looking great for Thanksgiving since most of the family will be coming to our house.
I forgot to mention that Sammy had surgery. He had a tumor removed from inside his ear and also the fatty tumor removed from his chest. We were afraid that at his age he might not recover but he actually acts years younger. We should have done it sooner!
We love you all so much and pray for each of you daily. Love, Mom & Dad (Grandma & Grandpa)
During our visit, we took Conner on an afternoon trip to the transportation museum which is actually an old Southern Pacific maintenance yard. We enjoyed touring all the old train cars and even had a ride on the turnstile. (see pictures) It was a special treat to get to know little Parker better and to see him getting stronger every day—he is such a happy little boy. We surely admire the way Jen and Jason support each other in providing the necessary care that Parker requires.
We also made a trip to Phoenix a few weeks ago to help Uncle Ron and Aunt Peggy clean out Grandpa’s house. We discovered some amazing things and brought home a few mementoes. We came away grateful for such a wonderful heritage! Uncle Ron was going to stay a couple more weeks to get some work done on the house. He hasn’t decided yet whether to try to sell it or maybe try renting it out and wait for the market to improve. We left the furniture in the home so that family can stay there in the meantime.
For a couple of old people, we surely stay busy. In addition to our travels we’ve attended some BYU football games, gone to some plays and movies and celebrated family birthdays. There’s always an endless amount of work to do inside and outside of the house and of course our church responsibilities take a great deal of time as well. (The Primary Children’s Sacrament Program went very well).
We have the front porch decorated for Halloween, but we are going to the church for a “trunk or treat” first and then we are going to Pioneer theater to see Noises Off. We’re hoping there’s not too many kids who come to the house trick or treating since we won’t be home. We’re in the process of redecorating the kitchen along with new granite counter tops. We’ve stripped the wallpaper so now we have the painting to get done. We want to have it looking great for Thanksgiving since most of the family will be coming to our house.
I forgot to mention that Sammy had surgery. He had a tumor removed from inside his ear and also the fatty tumor removed from his chest. We were afraid that at his age he might not recover but he actually acts years younger. We should have done it sooner!
We love you all so much and pray for each of you daily. Love, Mom & Dad (Grandma & Grandpa)
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