Visiting

Our family was a bad example today and we didn't go to church. I had been up late working on spaghetti sauce and was having stabbing pains in my back and Chet had been out late doing tractor work (blah blah blah) excuses, excuses! Anyway, we didn't go! Instead we ended up out in Salt Lake, and due to the fact that I am in the middle of canning I won't be able to make it to the girlie's Art show, we decided to stop in and visit Christi and Chris.
Chet and Ford still hadn't been to their new house so it was fun to get the tour of their place now that they have been hard at work for the last nine months.
It is amazing how much of a difference paint and a little TLC can make in a short time. The house looked fantastic! Especially the girls bedrooms! SO cute.
We also got to look at some of the art the girls did over the summer, and I have to say they did a great job!

It was good to visit with them and see what they have been keeping busy with. I wish we could visit with all of you! I miss you all tons. Take care and I hope to hear from you all soon.

I HIOPE EVERYONE IS WELL

MOM, arrived home about 12 midnight.. She felt a strong need to attend Cara Jo wedding shower given by aunt Beth and aunt Pat.. Mom was right ! they all were delighted she was there and very happy she would make the special effort for Cara.. Mom got to visit with Jan and her family for a short time or until she fell a sleep.. she stopped by Mindy's place and spent some time with her and was able to see her new appartment and the way she has it arranged.. Mom, found another gem store in Ogden out on 3rd st. she now has more stones.... Jan, gave us some of her veggies out of her garden.. Jan, I am very impressed it is all great.. she also stopped by a fruit stand and got some new potatoes, corn, and some fresh green beans.. I would not be a bit surprised if that isn't what we have for sunday dinner.. While Mom was driving up North she went through a section where they are doing a controled burn.. she said it was so bad that she had a hard time breathing until she got away from the burn.. Tonight the burn got out of control and they had to close dowm the road to salina etc.. the hill sides where ablaze and bright red the fire was so hot.. she come south past beaver before it become easier for her to breath again..It was good to have her home safely.. Lilly thought so too, in fact she looked for her the whole time she was gone.. and was so happy to see her when she arrived home tonight.. I love you all very much and wish I could spent more time with you all.. but I also know that everyone is very busy with school getting ready to start next week.. May we all take time to enjoy and smell the roses.. love you all very much.. OH! Stephen got moved and now the dream room is much fuller than ever before.. but it is nice to see them more often..

SUPERWOMAN!

My wife is superwoman! She has single-handedly packed most of our possessions and has things ready for our move on Saturday. Jenni's parents are planning on coming up to help get us back to St. George. It seems very surreal to be leaving after 3 years of being here in OR. We have that feeling of being in limbo: our house here is empty and we don't really have a place to call home where we're going, since we are only going to be there for 3 months. I guess we will discover what the life of a vagabond is like over the next 9 months.
We had a really good time this last weekend at the coast with Jenni's sister and her family. The water was so warm, I was up to my chest in it, fully clothed! I felt like Dad when he dove in after David at the swimming pool on our St. George vacation. Life is moving apace, and there's still lots to be ready, so we'll see you all on the other side of this move.

Thanks For The Thoughts

Dear Family, Thanks for the calls and texts wishing Mom and i happy anniversary. It has been 43 years.. We keep going we may just make 50 yet.. Mom and I had a good day togather she took the whole day off I had a treatment on my neck early in the morning that allowed me to make the drive up Zion park for a visit.. MOM got to visit a couple of rock shops while Lilly and I waited for her in the truck.. she found some neat new stones.. While we drove home we located a produce stand that was selling corn,tomatoes, and all kinds of mellons.. we decided to get some corn and tomatoes,watermellon.. go home and have our special dinner there.. I can't tell you all how good it all tasted.. The following afternoon I had my fellow up appointment with DR. Watson he did the surgery.. I have a little infection in one spots on my belly.. I was told to go home and hot pack those spots.. so far it seems to be helping to reduce the hard core in my belly.. I started taking my meds for my blood on thr. I hope it dosen't cause more infection there.. time will tell right??.. Our weather has been some what cooler the normal.. infact when Mom walked the dog last night she had to wear a sweater.. I thank everyone that has posted, I really enjoy reading about what is going on with everyone.. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.. May you all have peace and joy we love you

For Mom and Dad

Happy Anniversary!!!

Love Dave

August Already

August second already. Remarkable!

Live is good here. Everyone is getting revved up for another round of schooling, including me. I will be starting school in a couple of weeks to get my Professional CAD certification. I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with it afterward, but that's the course I'm headed on right now.

For those of you who look at Facebook, you have already read about the passing of our dearly beloved, oil burning Honda. Yes, regrettably, it finally gave up the proverbial ghost. So, I just had to go out and get a small pickup. That was tough, but I put aside all reservations and found myself a little Mazda pickup. I'll drop some pictures on here tomorrow. Wouldn't that be a shock to see two postings from me in two days. That's for you Dad.

Well, for now I'll end. More later, especially about the kids since they provide much more fun and entertaining subject material.

Oh, and Happy Birthday Chris - meant to call, we were camping. What does that have to do with not calling? Nothing. But its the best excuse I've got.

Love you all

Dave