Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thanksgiving get-away 2010

Von and I spent Thanksgiving with my parents, Don and Rosemarie, in El Centro, CA. They recently upgraded their tv to a big screen wall edition, so created the domino effect with rearranging furniture, etc. My brother and sister had gone down earlier in the month to help rearrange. The arrangement also allowed easier passage through the house for mother with her walker.
Living room by front entry. They also removed the rugs for easier walker maneuvers.


Dining area minus the china shelves.(now in living room hall)


Family room off the kitchen with new wall tv and stereo cabinet.



My addition of wedding photos of the grandchildren.


The study minus the sleeper sofa. Now a reading/additional tv viewing area.




Dad and Von enjoying a meal together.


Mother in her kitchen.


Enjoying our delicious turkey dinner, put together by mother with our help.



The day after Thanksgiving, we drove over to see my brother Dan and wife, Willy, who were vacationing on Corona Island (San Diego) at the Silver Strand State Beach. Cool everywhere we went, but sunny. Enjoyed a walk along the beach, watching dolphins, and soup and bread for lunch in their cozy trailor before making our way home.


Sunday, November 21, 2010

Have some snow!

Our backyard this morning! Looked to be at least a foot or more in some places.
Out the front door.

It melted quickly, after warm days prior. A lot more than anyone predicted!


Medical day

This past Thursday, Sheila visited a dermatologist to check out this mole on her hairline. It was decided to have it removed there on the spot. It was taken care of. An interesting visit, in that we learned that Sheila's OB nurse who was there, was a temple worker on my Friday shift! And the dermatologist is a grandson of the late president Hinckley!
That was just the beginning of our medical journey for this day. That evening, Sheila (16 weeks pregnant) had some bleeding at home after a bathroom visit, so she was advised to go to the hospital and have it checked out. Four hours later, the bleeding was from her bowel, which will be further investigated after her pregnancy. They checked out the baby with an ultrasound and all is well. Sex was determined, but Sheila and Jon didn't want to know until Christmas. So, an envelope was given to Sheila with the results. I imagine she will let everyone know long before Christmas!

Primary Program 2010

Tyler, Kristin, and Camron before their Sacrament Meeting Primary program, in which they all sang and recited parts on following the prophet and Jesus Christ.
Halie and Camron sharing a book afterwards at home.

Family dinner afterwards at Rosie's.


Kristin opening a birthday present from Halie and Lexi.


Happy Veteran's Day!


The living family veterans, Dave, Von, and my dad, Don Twogood. All great examples of men who respect their country, and have sacrificed time away from family and loved ones to do so willingly. Love these guys!

A great grandfather, FH Pierce, who served and died in the Civil War at age 21.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Nutcracker

Our grand niece and nephew, Jessica (toy soldier) and Hunter (party parent), danced in a fun version of the Nutcracker (by the Barlow Arts Conservatory) last night in Provo at the Covey Center. Sheila and I ventured out to catch the first night of the production along with several other family members. It was done very well, and costumes were top notch. Great to see so many young dancers performing, along with a couple professional adults. Of course the funniest of the night was Mother Ginger, but the youngest characters were also very entertaining... party boys, baby mice, and sheep. My favorites were the mechanical doll, one of the court jesters, and the gingerbread kids. The little tumbler was amazing!


Two versions of the Nutcracker advertized. The one of the left is the production we attended.
Family and friends of the dancers. Jessica with flowers, Hunter in the middle next to me.

Nephew Blair with 4 kids and parents, Margaret Ann and Lamar.


Monday, November 8, 2010

Kristin Haley Robinson is 10!

Our first grandchild will be 10 tomorrow! What a joy she has been. I count myself blessed to have gotten to know her, and continue to enjoy the journey of watching her grow up.

In her itchy blessing dress. No wonder she wouldn't smile! Still cute, though.
Her whole being changed when she smiled, and her smile literally lights up a room. Just check out Rosie's blog.

Pretty happy grandparents.


Sunday, November 7, 2010

More color

This past week I've been taking side trips around the area to photograph the colors of the season, since it's been warmer than usual for November.


Our home yesterday.
Up on the east side of Salt Lake.

At the Oquirrh Park Fitness Center parking lot.


Out in front of the fitness center

At our stake center ball field.


Along one side of our stake center.


A neighbor's tree.

A neighborhood near the Glemore Golf Course.


Out my home office window.