Thanks

I just wanted to thank you guys for taking such good care of my family while they were out and being such great hosts. I wish I could've come, but I hope we can do our family get together idea that I scuttled last summer this coming summer. I think that would be great.

I survived. My neighbors felt so bad for me that they actually brought me dinner a couple of times. That was very considerate. Of course, they don't understand how content I can be with peanut butter and honey/jam sandwiches.

I love you all and look forward to seeing you as soon as I can.

Dave

Such a good time!

First of all I need to say I am sorry for the mis-communication with Stephen and his family. I should have known when he asked if he could stay at my house on Saturday night that he didn't know we were getting together in Friday night. I am SO sorry! It would have been even more fun if you and your Family had been there to share time with us.

Friday I think was a big success! Thanks to Christi and Chris for inviting us all to invade you house and share our time there. There was a lot of good food and company. The kids ran around like crazy and had so much fun with their long lost cousins!

Saturday afternoon Jennah and the kids arrived at the Parker house. We really didn't have too much of a plan so we just hung out and visited and played outside and had dinner. After which they watched a movie before everyone finally retired to bed.

Sunday we slept in (8am) and relaxed for most of the morning. Jennah and I picked tomatoes for her to take home with her, and then we got ready to leave for Snow Basin. Chet had made an appointment with a former school friend to take her family pictures there, so we asked Jenn and the kids to go up with us. The scenery was beautiful! The leaves have started to change and the weather was perfect! The perfect day and place to take some pictures. We ended the day by having Mac & Cheese and Ice Cream for dinner. All in all a very busy, good day! All in all we had such a good time!

ALL IS RIGHT!!

HI! everyone, I do enjoy visiting and hearing from each of you.. It was special that Jan, would take time from her busy schedule to come down and cheer her Dad up, I would like to report that it did help alot.. I had to go to the iv center and get two units of blood on monday.. It took almost 5 hours to get it all taken care of.. But later in the week I felt a little more energy and could at least walk out to my truck with out feeling lke I had just completed a 5 mile race.. I have a Dr's appointment this friday and I pray that my blood level is up and holding and moving up.. If not the DR want to put me in the hospital for about 10 days and repeat the same thing I had when I first got sick.. and tht isn't a very good thought for me.. Mom drove up to Northern Utah this afternoon she got away about 1:30 pm she planned to stop and visit Jennah and the kids for awhile ,then she plans to go spend the night with Mindy.. While Mindy is working on friday she plans to visit the Jordon River Temple and the Family History Center... Friday pm. she will be at the family get togather at Christi's place.. Steve was thinking of coming up but didn't think there would be a place for his family to stay and he did not want to create a problem.. so I think he and his family are planning to drive to AZ. and see what they can find to rent when they move down there in Nov... he reminded me that time is going by very fast; and he is right.. I love all of you very much and you are in my thoughts and prayers always.. Love Dad

Good visit

I just wanted to do a quick up date.
I got to go to St George this week end and visit with Dad & Mom. We even got to visit with Steve & Jenni and their cute kiddos!
Dad is putting on a brave face, but is fighting a case of depression :( Makes me sad and I wish I knew what to do to help him feel better. I am hoping they will be able to get his blood levels back up soon and that will help. Keep them in your prayers I know they will appreciate it!
Dad made french toast for us this morning before we hit the road to come home. Steve & Jenni were there too and they enjoyed breakfast with us. When Dad held up a piece of bread and asked Kati if this piece would be big enough for her, she at first said yes, but then quickly added " Um, no! That piece can be my brothers!" I guess she didn't think the piece Grampa held up for her was as big as it needed to be. I also took Mom & Dad some plum jelly I made the day we left to come down. I have never made jelly before so I was not sure how it was going to taste. Kati informed me that it was Delicious! :) Made my day! It was in actuality pretty good if I do say so myself. Not bad for the first time.
Anyway, Megan and Ford are starting swim team tomorrow for the first time ever. They are pretty excited about it and I am hoping it will be really good for their self esteem. Here's hoping! I need to go now though and make sure they are getting in bed. This early morning seminary has been good for them but it is hard to get up in the AM. Hope you all are well! Especially you Daddy! Let me know if there is anything you might need! Love ya'll Jana ;)

Fall sports begin for us tomorrow and 5/6 kids are playing. Jennah also wanted to coach, so she's coaching Brielle's soccer team. Its going to make the next several weekends a busy, except when Jennah is in Utah. Tomorrow we have a game at 9:00 for Kylee and Caleb (Soccer), 10:00 for Paige (Soccer) and 12:00 for Jesse (Flag Football) and Brielle (Soccer). At least all the soccer games are at the same park. I'm sure we'll enjoy it all, but its also going to be a bit hectic.

Can I just tell you its been a bit tough to get back into student mode again. So far, everything has been a bit basic, but I look forward to getting as good at using CAD as I can. Who know where this may take me, but I'm hoping for good things.

Love you all. More later.

What"s happened To Our Blog ??

Hi! Everyone I hope all is well and that you all are enjoying life with all of it's ups and downs.. This has been one of those down times for me because of low blood.. But at the same time it has been very humbling and I have felt a closeness with my Heavenly Father.. When I find my self getting really down I remember the scripture, and his promice that he will never give us more than we can handle.. and that he would be there to give his personal support to each of us and I know that he keeps his promise and have felt him to be very close by.. Our little dog really likes Stephen... She also his kids sometime .. until Ryan holds her mouth shut or kick her because she won't chase the toy when he wants her to... We just had her groomed and my what a differance it made for her and us.. When she has her hair cut she changes color, she is a much lighter shade of gray... I guess Mom is scheduled to attend a conference in Salt Lake this week end and will be traveling up later on THR. and plans to stay at the Rupple's home hopefully they will have a chance to have a great visit.. BYU won their first big game and looked very strong to start the season I hope that it carries through the entire season for them.. I know I am much easier to live with when they win.. I love all of you very much!! It really would mean a lot to me if others would join Jan, and I on our blog, I really do miss hearing form your part of the world.. Take time too enjoy what is going on around you.. It may surprise you how special it can be... DAD