July 7th
We had 7 dinner guests today, it was a fun group.
Christine, Micala, Hugh, Caleb, Julie, Marissa and Sharon.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
July 5 & 6 photo of the day
July 6
Dave
and I visited the Pioneer Village in Provo today. I found out that this
cabin, which I thought was built and used by my 5th great grandfather
Gilbreth Haws, was actually built by his son Oliver. It was interesting
to see how well and efficiently they used the limited space they had,
it's about 16x20'.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Picture of the Day
Starting today I am starting a new project ~ "Picture of the Day".
Actually I planned to start on the 3rd, so there are 2 today ~ one from yesterday and one for today.
So, here goes! I plan on adding a picture a day, so come back to see what I come up with.
Actually I planned to start on the 3rd, so there are 2 today ~ one from yesterday and one for today.
So, here goes! I plan on adding a picture a day, so come back to see what I come up with.
July 4th
Today we had a flag raising at my mom and dad's
house; here is the family group that gathered to celebrate the 4th. My
brother Steve got a flag that had been flown over the Capitol building
in Washington DC on dad's birthday this year.
July 3rd
The contents of a package from France, a cute apron with a pocket and attached finger wiping towel, and a beautiful bracelet from Robin, Dennison and family. There was some delicious European chocolate too, but it's gone now. Monday, February 18, 2013
February 18
Today was wonderfully different from the very start.
Just a minute or so after midnight I got a text from Steve ~ they were at the hospital. How could I sleep after that? We got updates every few hours, and I did sleep a little in between. We got up and were just ready to start breakfast when the phone rang and he said it was all over, she was finally here. So we grabbed the left over muffin from yesterday and one banana on our way out the door. A few minutes later we saw him, our amazing son holding his brand new daughter.
After an hour or two we left and headed to one of our favorite places for lunch, since we didn't have a decent breakfast.
Then, to my surprise, we went to the Mac store. Not that that is so surprising, it is one of my husband's favorite places to go. But when we came out, this is what we had with us!
Our next stop was along University Ave, where the Provo Tabernacle is being renovated into a temple. That was our original plan for the day, to go see this and take some pictures. It's pretty impressive what is happening, the building has not moved a bit, but it sure looks like it has. It will take a couple more years to complete the project, it's supposed to look like it did when it was built back in about 1884. Here is what it looks like today.
As you can see, it's been an unforgettable day.
Just a minute or so after midnight I got a text from Steve ~ they were at the hospital. How could I sleep after that? We got updates every few hours, and I did sleep a little in between. We got up and were just ready to start breakfast when the phone rang and he said it was all over, she was finally here. So we grabbed the left over muffin from yesterday and one banana on our way out the door. A few minutes later we saw him, our amazing son holding his brand new daughter.
After an hour or two we left and headed to one of our favorite places for lunch, since we didn't have a decent breakfast.
Before going home, we also drove to Payson, to check on the progress of the Payson temple. Here is a picture of what we found.
As you can see, it's been an unforgettable day.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Down Hill and Up Hill
Jogging is part of my therapy, I find that I have insightful thoughts along the way.
This morning I was reminded that my route is mostly downhill, a slow gradual descent, until I turn around to come home, at which point I have, of course, a slow gradual ascent.
That's kind of like my life. The first part, the first 20 years or so, were pretty easy. I had the usual growing-up challenges and struggles, but nothing big or too difficult. I have amazing parents who love each other, and 6 siblings who I mostly got along with. My life was filled with good things, wonderful things. I was very happy.
The second part of my life, way over half, has been more like my jogs home ~ more up hill than down. I have a great husband and 5 of the best kids anywhere, and now 10 grandchildren. This phase of my life has brought new situations and challenges that have stretched me and made me grow. It has required more effort, planning, discipline, inspiration, and creativity than I knew I could muster. I have had disappointments, frustration, excitement, and lots of joy.
I guess the main difference is that in the down-hill part of my life, other people were paving the way for me, guiding, teaching, encouraging, and cheering. My life was founded on their love, support and constant efforts for me. I have benefited from the teaching, strength, testimony, and example of so many: my parents and brothers and sisters, a large extended family, Primary, Sunday School, Mutual, Seminary and Institute teachers and leaders, and bishops, plus school teachers and so many great friends. Going up hill teaches me about their efforts and sacrifices for me; what they did and what it cost them to help me grow, learn, and progress.
Now is my time to provide support and encouragement, to create environments of learning and situations where we can feel the Spirit, to build, lift, cheer, and teach. It's my privilege to testify and give my assurance that life is good, God lives, difficulties are worth going through, prayers are answered, there is good in every situation.
Going up hill is not as easy as the down hill part, but it builds strength and endurance, it teaches me what I'm capable of. I have learned what I absolutely believe and what is the most important.
This morning I was reminded that my route is mostly downhill, a slow gradual descent, until I turn around to come home, at which point I have, of course, a slow gradual ascent.
That's kind of like my life. The first part, the first 20 years or so, were pretty easy. I had the usual growing-up challenges and struggles, but nothing big or too difficult. I have amazing parents who love each other, and 6 siblings who I mostly got along with. My life was filled with good things, wonderful things. I was very happy.
The second part of my life, way over half, has been more like my jogs home ~ more up hill than down. I have a great husband and 5 of the best kids anywhere, and now 10 grandchildren. This phase of my life has brought new situations and challenges that have stretched me and made me grow. It has required more effort, planning, discipline, inspiration, and creativity than I knew I could muster. I have had disappointments, frustration, excitement, and lots of joy.
I guess the main difference is that in the down-hill part of my life, other people were paving the way for me, guiding, teaching, encouraging, and cheering. My life was founded on their love, support and constant efforts for me. I have benefited from the teaching, strength, testimony, and example of so many: my parents and brothers and sisters, a large extended family, Primary, Sunday School, Mutual, Seminary and Institute teachers and leaders, and bishops, plus school teachers and so many great friends. Going up hill teaches me about their efforts and sacrifices for me; what they did and what it cost them to help me grow, learn, and progress.
Now is my time to provide support and encouragement, to create environments of learning and situations where we can feel the Spirit, to build, lift, cheer, and teach. It's my privilege to testify and give my assurance that life is good, God lives, difficulties are worth going through, prayers are answered, there is good in every situation.
Going up hill is not as easy as the down hill part, but it builds strength and endurance, it teaches me what I'm capable of. I have learned what I absolutely believe and what is the most important.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Merry Christmas!
Our Christmas letter for 2012. I'm sure I missed a few loved ones when I mailed them out, so here it is for everyone. We love you all.
Merry Christmas!
It’s true that our Christmas letter has been on vacation for a few years, so consider this one a catch up issue. (There is a post on our blog with lots of pictures from the past few years, please visit at daveandkarie.blogspot.com)
Family Highlights, since last time
* Scott and Donna bought a house in New Meadows
* Carter was chosen to be Chief for a Day in Clark Co Washington
Trip to the USS Iowa, Karie’s family traveled to the Long Beach area together to see the battleship where her dad served during World War II.
* Family visits ~ from everyone over the past few years, we love it.
* Vienna was born Dec 6 2010, so she just turned 2.
* neighborhood flag night ~ to honor a fallen Border Patrol agent related to our
neighbor, we all lined the street holding our flags when they returned home
from the airport with his body...it was very touching.
* Steve and Krista bought a house in Provo
* Green smoothies ~ Dave makes them for us every morning
* We painted our walls, no more white ~ come see!
Our family by the numbers
60...pounds of strawberries from our garden each spring and summer
100s...people who saw Rick land the Life Flight helicopter on the football field
14...the age of our oldest grandchild
15...years we have been in Utah
37...years we have been married; who knew we would ever get so old?
over 5000...miles to Robin and Dennison’s new, temporary home
0...flowers we bought to plant in our yard last summer, we had all volunteers
4...the stage of Christmas we are in
We love to hear...
“I love you the mostest” ~ from Jonas & Bryar
whenever we tell them we love them
“I’m going to be a big brother’ ~ from Cache last summer
‘Do you have any gum in your purse?’ ~ from Ike when he calls me from Idaho
‘Do you want to Skype?’ ~ from Robin
‘We’re coming to see you’ ~ from anyone whenever you can come
Much has happened in our family during the past few years.
We have learned more about the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father. We have experienced the power of combined faith and prayers, and thank you for those prayers and your concern and kindness. We have had joyous times with our wonderful family. We have had tasted the sweetness of service in our Savior’s name and come to love others as never before. We have learned more than we ever cared to know about Leukemia and seen love in action as friends, family, and strangers have supported our little Carter. We have seen prayers answered and amazing growth in family members.
We share with you, those we love, our witness that Jesus is our Savior. He loves us more than we can imagine and gives strength, comfort and joy as we meet the challenges and opportunities of life. We love Him and wish you the happiest of Christmases as we all celebrate His birth, life and miraculous love for us.
with much love,
Dave and Karie
The Four Stages of Christmas
1 ~ Believing in Santa
2 ~ Not believing in Santa
3 ~ Being Santa
4 ~ Looking like Santa
Merry Christmas!
It’s true that our Christmas letter has been on vacation for a few years, so consider this one a catch up issue. (There is a post on our blog with lots of pictures from the past few years, please visit at daveandkarie.blogspot.com)
Family Highlights, since last time
* Scott and Donna bought a house in New Meadows
* Carter was chosen to be Chief for a Day in Clark Co Washington
Trip to the USS Iowa, Karie’s family traveled to the Long Beach area together to see the battleship where her dad served during World War II.
* Family visits ~ from everyone over the past few years, we love it.
* Vienna was born Dec 6 2010, so she just turned 2.
* neighborhood flag night ~ to honor a fallen Border Patrol agent related to our
neighbor, we all lined the street holding our flags when they returned home
from the airport with his body...it was very touching.
* Steve and Krista bought a house in Provo
* Green smoothies ~ Dave makes them for us every morning
* We painted our walls, no more white ~ come see!
Our family by the numbers
60...pounds of strawberries from our garden each spring and summer
100s...people who saw Rick land the Life Flight helicopter on the football field
14...the age of our oldest grandchild
15...years we have been in Utah
37...years we have been married; who knew we would ever get so old?
over 5000...miles to Robin and Dennison’s new, temporary home
0...flowers we bought to plant in our yard last summer, we had all volunteers
4...the stage of Christmas we are in
We love to hear...
“I love you the mostest” ~ from Jonas & Bryar
whenever we tell them we love them
“I’m going to be a big brother’ ~ from Cache last summer
‘Do you have any gum in your purse?’ ~ from Ike when he calls me from Idaho
‘Do you want to Skype?’ ~ from Robin
‘We’re coming to see you’ ~ from anyone whenever you can come
Much has happened in our family during the past few years.
We have learned more about the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father. We have experienced the power of combined faith and prayers, and thank you for those prayers and your concern and kindness. We have had joyous times with our wonderful family. We have had tasted the sweetness of service in our Savior’s name and come to love others as never before. We have learned more than we ever cared to know about Leukemia and seen love in action as friends, family, and strangers have supported our little Carter. We have seen prayers answered and amazing growth in family members.
We share with you, those we love, our witness that Jesus is our Savior. He loves us more than we can imagine and gives strength, comfort and joy as we meet the challenges and opportunities of life. We love Him and wish you the happiest of Christmases as we all celebrate His birth, life and miraculous love for us.
with much love,
Dave and Karie
The Four Stages of Christmas
1 ~ Believing in Santa
2 ~ Not believing in Santa
3 ~ Being Santa
4 ~ Looking like Santa
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Christmas letter pictures
our family by family:
Rachel and Dave ~ Ani, Liam, Kier, and Ike
Scott and Donna ~ Jonas and Bryar
Rick
Robin and Dennison ~ Carter, Jude and Vienna
Steve and Krista ~ Cache
And since we're playing catch-up, here are some pictures from the past few years...
we love picking strawberries from the garden,
we get about 50 pounds each year
Dave, Rachel and family made a quick trip last March
Scott and Donna bought a house in New Meadows
Jonas loves to ski almost as much as his dad does
Rick vacationing in Hawaii
I got to spend lots of time with the Harris family, this was in Sep 2012.
Carter was sworn in as Chief for a Day in Clark Co. Washington
Steve and Krista bought a house in Provo
We are getting another granddaughter in February!
(That will bring the total to 8 grandsons and 3 granddaughters)
Carter had a 'stomp on my dragon' celebration
Cache and I love to make cookies together
Dave and Rachel's Kier
Scott and Donna on their visit a couple years ago
Vienna loves Uncle Rick, last year at Christmas
Jude with Granpa
Dave built an arbor in the backyard, now we have Clematis growing on it.
My dad on our trip to see the Iowa this past July
Painting the house a year ago
This is how it looks now
Robin and Dennison's new home, starting in just a few weeks,
it's Nice, France!
Grampa, Carter, and Jude had a slumber party in the basement last Christmas Eve.
Jude aka Woody
Carter sitting on the deck with Grampa last New Year's Day
Cache and Carter
the USS Iowa where my dad served during World War II
Vienna
Cache and Dave love to have squirt gun fights
coloring Easter Eggs at Rachel's house with all our Idaho grandchildren
Scott and his boys Jonas and Bryar
Scott and Jonas at the hill
Carter stared Kindergarten this fall
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We continue to love serving in the YSA ward!
the Bishop and some of the ward members
Buddy the Elf made and appearance at one of the YSA ward Halloween parties
one of several ward dinners in our backyard
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