Mostly about Utah
The time has flown by and in the process we have produced five children and they in turn have given us three grandchildren -- so far. I don't really have too much advice for newly married couples except to tell you to make sure you go to church together often. In my church on a Sunday the men meet separately for part of the time and quite often we will be reminded to honor and respect womanhood and … [Read more...]
Last Sunday the family gathered to the Lakeview Ward for the blessing of Cassandra Willoughby. For my readers unfamiliar with the naming and blessing of children I will explain. Under the direction of the presiding authority (in our case today it was Bishop Macrum), brethren who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood may participate in the ordinance of naming and blessing children (see Doctrine & Covenants … [Read more...]
On Tuesday I went with family to the Days of ‘47 Float Preview Party at the South Towne Expo Center. You could meet the creators and technicians behind the 2010 Days of ‘47 Parade floats and see how it all comes together. There was voting for your favorite float to win the “People’s Choice” or the “Children’s Choice” award. Also enjoy bands, clowns, and entertainment. Admission was … [Read more...]
Even though it was Father's Day today, Jill and I and the boys went to Jake and Britt's reception at the Main Street Chapel. Their wedding was last week. Jake is the son of my good friend Brian. To illustrate: Brian was walking his dog this morning and saw Jill and I working (the boys were not awake yet). It must have surprised him to see me working so he investigated. When he saw that I needed … [Read more...]
This year Father's Day came early. No, I've not moved to Romania, Tonga, or Germany (they all celebrate Father's Day in May). It is just that Paul and Jake decided to move up Father's Day a whole month. I needed help installing shelves in my garage so Paul and Jake decided to give me an early Father's Day present by helping me all day. Last week Paul and I had made our 23 foot beam out of nine … [Read more...]
This month it was Paul's birthday so we asked him where he wanted to go to eat. He decided on Dairy Queen, which explains the photograph above. He's the good looking chap in the yellow shirt. Aurora's favorite food seemed to be water, which was in plentiful supply. Aurora cannot have any milk products so she got to eat just a cone. That's Adelaide holding Aurora who soon will have a little … [Read more...]
I was requested to post a few photographs of Paul and Jake's graduation on Friday. The invitations were sent out and the relatives arrived with varying degrees of gifts. Paul and Jake's grandpa gave them each a fifty dollar bill. Paul and Jake had present parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, a grandparent, a niece, and a sister-in-law. If you can handle a full resolution (4700 x 3303) 10.8 … [Read more...]
My granddaughter Aurora turned one this month and the family gathered at Steven and Adelaide's home for a celebration. In the video of Aurora she is sitting on her mother's lap opening presents. Her great grandfather is sitting under the flash umbrella and Steven, her father, is the one in the green T-shirt. Grandmother Jill is operating the camcorder. Grandpa Rick is filming the video. Click on the photographs for … [Read more...]
Happy New Year from Kaysville, Utah. … [Read more...]
I was born in England and emigrated to the United States while in my twenties. I am thankful to be living here and the people have been very welcoming and kind. My two brothers were also able to emigrate and they and their families will join me and my family for Thanksgiving today. Occasionally I am asked if we have Thanksgiving in England. My stock answer is always is the same: We do have Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
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