This one's for me, and not a family newsletter; however, "the world is welcome here" (SLC theme for 2002 Olympics). In the process of introspection (see "Two Weeks" posted 12/18) , while celebrating Christmas and preparing for 2011, I pause to review this year. I'm thinking in random topical order, not chronological order; and as usual, with no attempt to be complete.
Our four youngest grandchildren were born (one on May 22nd and three on July 29th) -- what joy and increase in love!
We returned to Vancouver BC, via the San Juan Islands and Victoria, for a heavenly visit to the temple open house.
I made two trips to PA (near Scranton, "Pennsylvania's Progressive City") to visit our "baby" daughter and family: 2 weeks in Feb. (alone) by plane & bus, and 3 weeks in June (we two) by car (wow!)
I made two trips to PA (near Scranton, "Pennsylvania's Progressive City") to visit our "baby" daughter and family: 2 weeks in Feb. (alone) by plane & bus, and 3 weeks in June (we two) by car (wow!)
Our new lawn survived the long vacation, and we survived our second summer on the frontier --mosquitoes and all. The yard work was a shock after we were spoiled by hired help in Ogden during 4 years of "the easy life".
We acquired many nice neighbors and friends with a surprising boom in new home construction around us.
We stayed active in our church by accepting opportunities to serve.
I started our own company and actually got clients and income.
I started our own company and actually got clients and income.
A business associate and good friend, Phil, maintained contact despite a difficult move from Idaho Falls to a spacious home in Southern California; and survived the recent deluge.
"It's a Wonderful Life" -- (Yes, we watched it again --probably the 40th time.)
