Another date

We have another date to add to the previous schedule. We will be in Oregon at a reunion of Penny's brothers and sister. We will be gone Nov 12 to 18

Yellowstone

Just got back from Yellowstone with Tammy and family. Looking forward to seeing Darrin and going to Portland. Glad girl's camp is over!!!!!!!!

Here it the updated schedule:

Aug 24 to 28 houseboat

Sept 2 to 6 Darrin (arriving on Sept 3)

Sept 7 to 12 Portland

Sept 12 to 21 Mom in Houston

Sept 16 to 20 Dad in Houston

Sept 25 St. George

Oct 21 to Nov 6 Holy Land

Dec 1 to 6 Disneyland

Jan 12 to 19 Disney World

Jan 20 to 27 Cruise

I think we all had a great time at the family reunion. Sorry Scott, Darrin, Clarrisa, Colby, Matt, Cahterine, Alison, Sarah, and Kimball could not be there. I think the kids enjoyed each other and getting grandma wet.

There was one aspect planned for the reunion that did not get done (to Penny's frustration). We were hoping for a chance to have an adult meeting, but this was clearly not the venue.

The recent leadership training was held in February and distributed as a supplement to the recent Ensign. It was about the family and has a long section with a round table discussion. I would encourage all to read. In thinking about the family, Penny and I agree that we need to spend some time deciding where we are as an extended family and where we are going. Therefore, I propose the following:

The formation of a family council consisting of all adults. The grandchildren would become a part of the council when they turned 12.

Meeting once a year. ( I would propose the first to be held the Friday after Thanksgiving with some sort of video conferencing for those unable to attend)

The agenda would include:

Formation of a family mission statement

Devolopment of a Family motto

Discussion of the family culture and how we can use it to improve all.

Family goals for the future year

Review of the previous year

Discussion of inidividual grandchildren and how the extended family can be a part of their development.

Formaliztion of communication

Sharing of individual family goals and concerns (as appropriate)

I think this should be held in a conference setting away from homes and younger children

Followed by dinner etc.

This family has been through some very difficult and stressful times, but has come through showing a resiliency that is rare today. We should be able to build on this to provide a base that will serve the grandchildren well. It is a tough world to grow up in and an effective extended family can be a great bullwork to protect and guide the next generation.

Let me know what you think.

DAD

Another Schedule

Here is the latest scheldule.

July 2 to 5 Family reunion'
July 9 to 12 Youth Conference
Juy 25 and 26 Greg goes to Scout camp with Dallin (They just want his boat)
Aug 5 to 8 Girls Camp
Aug 8 to 12 Yellowstone
Aug 25 to 28 Houseboat
Sept 6 to 11 Portland
Oct 2 to 5 Uncle Doug visits
Oct 8 to 12 Houseboat
Oct 21 to Nov 6 Holy land
Dec 1 to 6 Disneyland


By the way we saw Wall-E and thought it was Booooooring! No connection to the love story. Over the top enviromental message and bogus evolutionary science (aquired characteristics are not passed on. Not exercising does not cause your children to be born with smaller bones).

Here is the fish picture:

Updated schedule

We have had some changes to our schedule.



We are going to see Darrin tomorrow and will be back on Friday (May 30)

Girls camp has been changed because of snow to Aug 5 to 8th

Others remain:

June 9 to 13 Alaska
June 23 to 27 Portland (tentative)
July 3 to 5 Family Reunion
July 10 to 12 Youth Conference
Aug 7 to 12 Yellowstone
Aug 24 to 28 Houseboat

Sept 14 to 20 Matt's kids where ever he his
Oct 2 to 5 Doug and family is visiting
Oct 8 to 11 Houseboat
Oct 21 to Nov 6 Cruise to holy land

Nov 28 to Dec 5 Disneyland

our schedule

We recently did a 9 mile slot canyon hike (Wild Horse Canyon) near Goblin Valley

One of the rewards of raising kids is enjoying them as adults. We really enjoy inviting ourselves to your vacations etc. Recently we have had to turn down some invitations because of conflicts. Therefore, I am going to post our schedule here and also grant access only to invited people. I hope this will make it easier to find time with the individual families.

May 17 Clean girl's camp

May 19 to 26 Missouri

June 3 to 6 Girl's Camp

June 9 to 13 Alaska

June 23 to 27 Portland (tentative)

July 3 to 5 Family Reunion

July 10 to 12 Youth Conference

Aug 7 to 12 Yellowstone

Aug 24 to 28 Houseboat

Oct 2 to 5 Doug and family is visiting

Oct 8 to 11 Houseboat

Oct 21 to Nov 6 Cruise to holy land

Also, an update on Grandpa and Grandma. They are both now in a nursing home (same room). It took a lot of angst to get it done. He is probably there forever, she is there until she regains her strength. When she went in she was down to 102 pounds and needed help getting dressed. She has slept a lot and her weigh is up. He is concerned he will out live his money.

DAD

Welcome to our new blog. It is Easter and all the kids are getting sick on the candy.. We just retruned from Kansas. See Picture of Sarah