The Haws Family of Colorado
This past week has flown by fast for us. On Tuesday Andy and I took Kayla to the doctors to find out she had a double ear infection…which explained why she was crying all night for the past couple of nights before. Later that day we watched Haley play her last basketball game, she did very good. Thursday Andy and I went on a date to Olive Garden. Friday we went to the ward party at church. Haley and Kayla did well playing their part in the nativity scene. Which later that night Melanie’s sister, husband and kids arrived which made Haley and Kayla very happy on Saturday morning when they woke up and found them here. Saturday we all went bowling and then of course Andy and Dewey headed off to the gun store, Wal-Mart and Lowes, but before then they enjoyed a “noisy” dinner with us at McDonalds. Sunday we all went to church. After church Andy and Dewey were supposed to be watching the kids but ended up falling asleep after turning on a movie for the kids. All in all it was a good week.
Grant's News
The beginning of Grant's week was fairly quiet. Sunday was a short day at work and so when he got home he made more soft gingersnaps for the family. Monday he found out that he was in second place at the restaurant for a month long contest of upselling appetizers, shakes, and desserts to guests. Grant takes a lot of pride in his job and his ability to acquire loyal regulars, so he was pleased that he was doing so well. He also had a contest this week between another coworker and him to see who could do more cleaning duties. Grant won. Tuesday he started a new book, "The Walking Drum" by Louis L'Amour which some of ya'll may remember from Mrs. Naegle's English class at Heritage Academy. The weekend was nuts at work with crazy long lists of guests waiting to sit down and crazy long waits for food to come out of the kitchen. Such are the holidays in the restaurant business.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
This week was the last week of the fall semester for Kevin. He is happy to have completed all of his courses. He felt that his finals went well. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. On Thursday evening Kevin and Stacie celebrated Kevin's half-way mark (for his master's degree) by going out for pizza with some other graduate students. On Friday they went to a Christmas party at their friend Nick's house. Unfortunately they don't have any pictures to share of their impressive bad sweaters worn at the event.
On Saturday Kevin enjoyed golfing with his friends Justin & Nick. Meanwhile, Stacie enjoyed a baby shower with some friends. The baby shower was Harry Potter themed. Her favorite part was receiving a little, baby-sized sorting hat. This week Kevin and Stacie look forward to celebrating "early Christmas" on Monday evening and traveling to Utah on Thursday to celebrate "real Christmas" with the Jacksons.
The Haws Family of Wisconsin
We have enjoyed a mild December with temperatures unseasonably warm. That is OK because I am working on a project in an outdoor shop and warmth is much appreciated. We had the opportunity to go to Winter Wonderland here in Marshfield. It is a wonderful light display held at our zoo. For those of you that remember the Bang Family. The light display was largely inspired by Brother Steve Bang. It has grown into a wonderful event combined with a great way to fill the food banks in the area.
Logan continues to raise his chickens but tragically has lost another bird this week. It is pretty amazing how dedicated he has been to his birds. He received his first class badge along with three merit badges at this weeks Court of Honor.
Lanette has been trying to recover from Dad and Mom's decision that we would not give her a doll for Christmas. We have also asked the school not to encourage "play" with dolls. That resulted in my new title as "doll snatcher". Apparently I have made it to the Internet. I hope that Grant's blog is not read by anyone with Child Protective Services in Wisconsin.
Emily has been out with friends a lot this week and I do not have much to update you on. She is playing to go to Chicago with some friends and one of their moms.
Mom and I really had a delightful evening going out to dinner with Brother and Sister Kolts. We enjoyed the opportunity to sit and talk for hours. They are good friends and we will miss them as they move out to Utah.
We enjoyed a family home evening tonight with a widow in our branch. She loves Jahzee. We also enjoyed singing Christmas songs together.
Finally many of you that called on Sunday noted that we did not have much time to talk. We were taking care of two little energetic boys. Wow, that was a long day but it was a blessing to them.
We love you all,
Dad
