The big news of the week was the much anticipated arrival of Alexander Daniel Lane. He arrived shortly after midnight on January 20th. He was 7 lbs 15.2 ounces and 19 3/4 inches long. Alex, Julie and Jeff are all doing well. Mom left early Sunday morning to go and help out. We will look forward to some baby pictures very soon.
By special request will each of you pray for the paperwork for Jeff's family to go through so that they can join us here in the US.
The Jackson's of New Mexico
On Monday Stacie enjoyed a day off of work, cleaning the house and resting, while Kevin spent most of the day tutoring his student, Kattia. In the evening they went out to Tucanos with their friends to take advantage of Stacie's birthday discount. On Tuesday classes commenced again for Kevin. He enjoys his subjects and, especially, teaching two introductory English courses. On Saturday they went disc golfing with several friends and then enjoyed barbecuing afterwards.
On Thursday they attended a doctor's appointment where the doctor reported that Henry is in position, but hasn't dropped just yet. Kevin & Stacie are excited for the last few weeks of waiting for their little one, especially now that baby Alex has arrived. They anticipate that Brent and Carolyn's baby will be born either today or tomorrow. It will be wonderful to have all of the babies arrive so soon.
In addition to the anticipated birth of baby Claire (Brent & Carolyn's daughter), this upcoming week Kevin looks forward to meeting the candidates for a professor's position at UNM. Stacie looks forward to taking the day off next Monday to celebrate her birthday and hopes to find some nice things to do for it throughout this week.
The Haws Family of Colorado
Monday I took Haley to the doctors for her stomach; the good news is she just needs to be on Nexium for the next 12 weeks and then hopefully her stomach problems will go away. Later that day I took Haley, Kayla and Sydney to Coldstone Creamery for their $1 Monday ice creams because they were really good when we had to run errands. On Tuesday Kayla didn’t have school so she got to help me clean the house and run more errands. Wednesday I helped with reading in Haley’s class. I am hoping that all my volunteer work will pay off in getting a substitute job with the district next school year. On Thursday my visiting teachers came. While they gave me the lesson Kayla loved playing with Emma and Rebecca. On Friday I took Kayla to Olive Garden and then to Toy’s R Us to pick out a bike for her birthday. She chose a Dora bikr but I told her that she could not ride it until her actual birthday which won’t be for another month. On Saturday we cleaned the house and then I took Haley and Kayla to play at the park. Sunday we went to church and then played with play-doh. I heard from Andy a couple of times this week. He is still staying busy and will shortly be moving to a different area in Afghanistan. When I get the new mail address for him I will let you all know.
Grant's News
Grant had a pretty uneventful week of work. It has still been pretty quiet, which is somewhat frustrating. Yesterday Grant had six tables in five hours. But since he spends his free time at work doing deep cleaning, Hudson's is sparkling clean. Tuesday he didn't have to work so he spent the day at Fleet Farm and Menards planning a shade garden he is going to build along the basement windows. Grant also has been reading "The Zombie Survival Guide", which is a book by Max Brooks, who wrote "World War Z". So if there is a zombie apocalypse, Grant has this thing figured out. Otherwise, nothing to report for Grant's week.
The Haws Family of Wisconsin
We experienced a pretty cold week. Logan and I were suppose to go to a scout activity but the roads were pretty treacherous so we opted to stay home in our cozy home.
It was strange to go to church on Sunday without Mom. She holds our family together in so many ways.
Logan is excited to go to his Brains competition in LaCrosse. I am hoping that he will do really well.
Lanette has began swim activities in PE. Apparently the water is a bit cold for her taste. I do think that she enjoys it although.
Emily went to a dance on Saturday night. She had a really good time.
I have been considering the blessings of the temple this week and the encouragement to rejoice in our posterity. I have thought a lot about that. I am so blessed to call you my family. There is no amount of money, fame or good fortune that I would trade for the blessing of you.
I hope that you will have a wonderful day.
Love
Dad
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
January 16, 2012
The Haws Family in Colorado
This week seemed like a pretty good and busy week. On Tuesday my friend Gena and I went to the Temple while Kayla and Emma got to play at Brea’s house. Of course when it was time to pick them up they both did not want to leave because they were having fun playing on the tire swing. Wednesday was a very, very windy day. I felt like I was going to be blown away when I went to do my visiting teaching. On Friday Haley had her renaissance assembly where she received a Roars Card and Gold Card. Roars stands for Respect, Organization, Attitude, Responsibility, and Safety. The Gold Card was for getting 3’s and 4’s 100% of the time on the report card. Way to go Haley! After the assembly I took the girls to Target to pick out a toy and then to dinner at Wendy’s. Saturday we were able to talk to Andy for a few minutes on Skype and then we headed off to the “crazy Saturday” commissary. Luckily this time the commissary wasn’t as packed as last time. After, we spent some time playing at the park and riding bikes at home since it was 60 degrees outside. Sunday Kayla was assigned to read the scripture and say the prayer in primary. I wasn’t able to be in with her but she told me that she did very, very well. As for Andy, he has been busy at work this past week and has also informed me that he will be moving to a new area in Afghanistan.
The Lane's of Virginia
As a child told Julie today at church,"Sister Lane, did you see your belly? YOUR HUGE" Obviously our little bun is still in the oven as the doctor cruelly thought it would be funny to see how long he could torture Julie. As a result, Julie has been rather uncomfortable with the almost 8.5 lb baby she is carrying around this week, but is trying to not cry too much with all those hormones. Thank you to all who have taken the time to call and check up on her. It really has been a source of comfort to her!
We have mostly tried to keep busy this week and have had a fairly easy time with it since there have been more doctor's appointments and more make up hours in our schedule. We did get a chance to run a flyer out to a YSA member and visit another single woman, Rebecca, today. It was nice to get out and to talk to her.
Monday, we picked up a $5 hot and ready and watch "Valkyrie". We also had a doctor's appointment.
Tuesday, there was enrichment and it was focused on making the lemons in our life into lemonade
Wednesday, there was a gas leak at Jeff's work-he had to leave work early due to it. No building explosion though
Friday, we had two doctor's appointments as conveniently far apart they could make them since they were scheduled at the last minute. Jeff dropped Julie off after the first visit in the mall and then came back for her later for the second doctor's appointment.
Saturday, Jeff accidentally broke our printer but still managed to get it to print a few important documents! Whoohoo!
Sunday, everyone at church came up to us and began to tell us how they induced labor. Julie's top theory that she is longing to try is eating Papa John's BBQ chicken pizza. Poor Jeff. He is surely sick of pizza but this baby just cannot get enough of the heavenly food.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
On Sunday Kevin and Stacie had two brothers from their ward over for dinner, along with their friend Nick. Although these two brothers struggle with some mental disabilities, they are a joy to have in their home as they love to talk, laugh, and sing. They sang at least fifteen songs from the hymn book; however, since they aren't able to read the songs featured some creative lyric choices.
On Monday they attended a doctor's appointment. After the doctor said, "Any time now!" they started to feel nervous, anxious and excited to think that their little boy could be coming any day. This has also lead to a lot of cleaning, organizing and stocking up the pantry. However, on Friday evening they took a break to spend time with their friends, Jim & Sara. They ate pizza and played board games until both Stacie and Jim & Sara's daughter, Charlotte, were fast asleep from all the fun.
This week they look forward to hopefully receiving some exciting news from Kevin's sister, Carolyn, and from Julie. Let's get these babies here!
Grant's News
On Monday Grant and the entire restaurant staff went to a Marshfield girls' hockey game to support one of their cooks who was playing. They had to have staff from the Wausau store come to run the restaurant while they were at the game. It was a neat event for the cook who didn't know that all of her coworkers would be showing up to cheer her on. Tuesday Grant didn't work so he went for a walk in the marsh, where he found a dead wolf. It was pretty creepy. That is the second wolf he has seen out there. The rest of the week Grant worked and it was rather frustrating because it was very slow. It's not so bad to have one slow day now and then, but when you have a lot of them in a row, you end up with no paycheck because as a server or bartender, your paycheck is the tips you earn from having tables. No tables, no money. The end of the week was sad when Grant had to say goodbye to one of his favorite coworkers who was back for winter break and was heading back to school in Green Bay. However, he is excited that the coworker will be returning for the summer.
The Haws Family of Wisconsin
We have continued to anxiously looked forward to the arrival of Alex. Mom has been working full out to prepare blankets and other treats for two special grandchildren. I too have been working on a project but unfortunately I have been slower than Mom.
Logan went with our scout troop on Wednesday night skiing and on Friday to a friends party. He is looking forward to going to Lacrosse at the end of the month for the "Brains" contest.
Emily has been putting a lot of hours into work and school. She is giving a haircut to her boyfriend tonight.
Lanette is amazed at the number of babies she has met lately. It is pretty cool.
This week seemed like a pretty good and busy week. On Tuesday my friend Gena and I went to the Temple while Kayla and Emma got to play at Brea’s house. Of course when it was time to pick them up they both did not want to leave because they were having fun playing on the tire swing. Wednesday was a very, very windy day. I felt like I was going to be blown away when I went to do my visiting teaching. On Friday Haley had her renaissance assembly where she received a Roars Card and Gold Card. Roars stands for Respect, Organization, Attitude, Responsibility, and Safety. The Gold Card was for getting 3’s and 4’s 100% of the time on the report card. Way to go Haley! After the assembly I took the girls to Target to pick out a toy and then to dinner at Wendy’s. Saturday we were able to talk to Andy for a few minutes on Skype and then we headed off to the “crazy Saturday” commissary. Luckily this time the commissary wasn’t as packed as last time. After, we spent some time playing at the park and riding bikes at home since it was 60 degrees outside. Sunday Kayla was assigned to read the scripture and say the prayer in primary. I wasn’t able to be in with her but she told me that she did very, very well. As for Andy, he has been busy at work this past week and has also informed me that he will be moving to a new area in Afghanistan.
The Lane's of Virginia
As a child told Julie today at church,"Sister Lane, did you see your belly? YOUR HUGE" Obviously our little bun is still in the oven as the doctor cruelly thought it would be funny to see how long he could torture Julie. As a result, Julie has been rather uncomfortable with the almost 8.5 lb baby she is carrying around this week, but is trying to not cry too much with all those hormones. Thank you to all who have taken the time to call and check up on her. It really has been a source of comfort to her!
We have mostly tried to keep busy this week and have had a fairly easy time with it since there have been more doctor's appointments and more make up hours in our schedule. We did get a chance to run a flyer out to a YSA member and visit another single woman, Rebecca, today. It was nice to get out and to talk to her.
Monday, we picked up a $5 hot and ready and watch "Valkyrie". We also had a doctor's appointment.
Tuesday, there was enrichment and it was focused on making the lemons in our life into lemonade
Wednesday, there was a gas leak at Jeff's work-he had to leave work early due to it. No building explosion though
Friday, we had two doctor's appointments as conveniently far apart they could make them since they were scheduled at the last minute. Jeff dropped Julie off after the first visit in the mall and then came back for her later for the second doctor's appointment.
Saturday, Jeff accidentally broke our printer but still managed to get it to print a few important documents! Whoohoo!
Sunday, everyone at church came up to us and began to tell us how they induced labor. Julie's top theory that she is longing to try is eating Papa John's BBQ chicken pizza. Poor Jeff. He is surely sick of pizza but this baby just cannot get enough of the heavenly food.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
On Sunday Kevin and Stacie had two brothers from their ward over for dinner, along with their friend Nick. Although these two brothers struggle with some mental disabilities, they are a joy to have in their home as they love to talk, laugh, and sing. They sang at least fifteen songs from the hymn book; however, since they aren't able to read the songs featured some creative lyric choices.
On Monday they attended a doctor's appointment. After the doctor said, "Any time now!" they started to feel nervous, anxious and excited to think that their little boy could be coming any day. This has also lead to a lot of cleaning, organizing and stocking up the pantry. However, on Friday evening they took a break to spend time with their friends, Jim & Sara. They ate pizza and played board games until both Stacie and Jim & Sara's daughter, Charlotte, were fast asleep from all the fun.
This week they look forward to hopefully receiving some exciting news from Kevin's sister, Carolyn, and from Julie. Let's get these babies here!
Grant's News
On Monday Grant and the entire restaurant staff went to a Marshfield girls' hockey game to support one of their cooks who was playing. They had to have staff from the Wausau store come to run the restaurant while they were at the game. It was a neat event for the cook who didn't know that all of her coworkers would be showing up to cheer her on. Tuesday Grant didn't work so he went for a walk in the marsh, where he found a dead wolf. It was pretty creepy. That is the second wolf he has seen out there. The rest of the week Grant worked and it was rather frustrating because it was very slow. It's not so bad to have one slow day now and then, but when you have a lot of them in a row, you end up with no paycheck because as a server or bartender, your paycheck is the tips you earn from having tables. No tables, no money. The end of the week was sad when Grant had to say goodbye to one of his favorite coworkers who was back for winter break and was heading back to school in Green Bay. However, he is excited that the coworker will be returning for the summer.
The Haws Family of Wisconsin
We have continued to anxiously looked forward to the arrival of Alex. Mom has been working full out to prepare blankets and other treats for two special grandchildren. I too have been working on a project but unfortunately I have been slower than Mom.
Logan went with our scout troop on Wednesday night skiing and on Friday to a friends party. He is looking forward to going to Lacrosse at the end of the month for the "Brains" contest.
Emily has been putting a lot of hours into work and school. She is giving a haircut to her boyfriend tonight.
Lanette is amazed at the number of babies she has met lately. It is pretty cool.
Monday, January 9, 2012
January 9, 2012
The International Haws Family News
Jeff sent a very fun video with Derick jumping on the bed. I will forward it to all of you. You will get a kick out of it. We wish their family the best as Jeff flies out on Wednesday to return to the States. We all pray that the paperwork will go through soon.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
On Monday Stacie & Kevin enjoyed their last day of vacation together by driving out to a bird preservation called Bosque del Apache. The bird preservation is a sanctuary for thousands of cranes, geese, eagles, deer, and elk. On Tuesday Stacie returned to work, which has been both interesting and difficult since many upper level management positions have become vacant. Meanwhile, Kevin spent most of his time trying to keep their car up and running.
On Friday Stacie enjoyed a baby shower with her co-workers. Only a few more weeks to go! On Saturday Kevin assisted with the music at a ward baptism while Stacie worked with a sister from their ward to prepare for their next ward activity (a Square Dance/Pie Night). Afterwards Kevin spent some time assisting the woman he tutors, then Stacie & Kevin joined their friends Sara and Jim for a round of disc golf and for dinner.
The Lane's of Virginia
This week has been mostly busy with odd and end sort of things to keep busy as we wait for the wee little babe! Or should we say not so wee because according to the doctor this week we were two weeks ahead in belly growth. So we are hoping that means he got the tall Lane genes!
Monday, Jeff had the day off so we went to lunch at Chili's with one of the gift cards Ma and Pa gave to us for Christmas. It was a delightful treat! Thank you!
Jeff picked up lots of hours this week trying to do some make up for the doctor's appointments we have had and will be having tomorrow.
In an effort to keep busy we called a few friends to do things together. We ended up going to a surprise birthday party for a friend and played swords with another couple. We also started a "Lord of the Rings" marathon since the husband had never seen that or the old Star Wars films.
Tonight the home-teachers came over. It is always nice to see them. Julie got a little giggle when the deacon that was passing the sacrament held the bread just out of reach from her and because of how big her belly is she could not reach it. Luckily he realized his mistake and brought it closer, but it was one of those funny moments.
Tomorrow we should be scheduling and induction with the doctor so we will keep you all updated. If all goes as planned we should have lots of pictures and news to share, so do not be surprised if you get texts or emails from us!
Grant's News
The week started off very slow for Grant. Sunday was painfully slow at work due to it being New Year's, a snowstorm, and a Packers game. At the beginning of the week Grant had some time off so he worked on organizing the family's food storage in the basement. On Tuesday he watched the Iowa caucus results with Dad and Mom, if only to giggle at the candidates. It was fun to see the numbers go back and forth from Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney and watch Dad so drawn into it, even at one in the morning. Wednesday Grant was excited to purchase his plane ticket to go spend a week with Kevin, Stacie, and Henry in March. The rest of the week was pretty steady at work.
The Wisconsin Haws Family news
Based on current weather patterns I will be planting my garden very soon. I was on schedule to clean the church walks of snow. I could not have asked for an easier assignment.
This week Mom and I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the temple. We did work for a brother and sister. The sister was Marie Louis Gagnon born in 1790 and the brother was Etie Gagnon born in 1809. It was a wonderful experience to be at the temple with Mom.
Logan and I were able to attend a basketball game together at the University of Wisconsin- Steven Point. Logan has been a great help around the house. His chickens are doing very well in this warm weather and the egg production is going strong.
Emily has been working quite a bit as you saves for college. She still has not heard back from her first and second picks, James Madison University and the University of Minnesota.
Lanette has enjoyed meeting a new family that moved into the branch. She is also anxious to meet a family with young children. Mom and I are looking into some technology options for her personal development.
Mom is packing and getting ready to travel to Virginia soon. Followed closely by a trip to New Mexico. Mom is the best. She is constantly working on blankets and other items for soon to arrive grandbabies. We all look forward to their arrivals.
I hope that you will have wonderful week. Love Dad
Jeff sent a very fun video with Derick jumping on the bed. I will forward it to all of you. You will get a kick out of it. We wish their family the best as Jeff flies out on Wednesday to return to the States. We all pray that the paperwork will go through soon.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
On Monday Stacie & Kevin enjoyed their last day of vacation together by driving out to a bird preservation called Bosque del Apache. The bird preservation is a sanctuary for thousands of cranes, geese, eagles, deer, and elk. On Tuesday Stacie returned to work, which has been both interesting and difficult since many upper level management positions have become vacant. Meanwhile, Kevin spent most of his time trying to keep their car up and running.
On Friday Stacie enjoyed a baby shower with her co-workers. Only a few more weeks to go! On Saturday Kevin assisted with the music at a ward baptism while Stacie worked with a sister from their ward to prepare for their next ward activity (a Square Dance/Pie Night). Afterwards Kevin spent some time assisting the woman he tutors, then Stacie & Kevin joined their friends Sara and Jim for a round of disc golf and for dinner.
The Lane's of Virginia
This week has been mostly busy with odd and end sort of things to keep busy as we wait for the wee little babe! Or should we say not so wee because according to the doctor this week we were two weeks ahead in belly growth. So we are hoping that means he got the tall Lane genes!
Monday, Jeff had the day off so we went to lunch at Chili's with one of the gift cards Ma and Pa gave to us for Christmas. It was a delightful treat! Thank you!
Jeff picked up lots of hours this week trying to do some make up for the doctor's appointments we have had and will be having tomorrow.
In an effort to keep busy we called a few friends to do things together. We ended up going to a surprise birthday party for a friend and played swords with another couple. We also started a "Lord of the Rings" marathon since the husband had never seen that or the old Star Wars films.
Tonight the home-teachers came over. It is always nice to see them. Julie got a little giggle when the deacon that was passing the sacrament held the bread just out of reach from her and because of how big her belly is she could not reach it. Luckily he realized his mistake and brought it closer, but it was one of those funny moments.
Tomorrow we should be scheduling and induction with the doctor so we will keep you all updated. If all goes as planned we should have lots of pictures and news to share, so do not be surprised if you get texts or emails from us!
Grant's News
The week started off very slow for Grant. Sunday was painfully slow at work due to it being New Year's, a snowstorm, and a Packers game. At the beginning of the week Grant had some time off so he worked on organizing the family's food storage in the basement. On Tuesday he watched the Iowa caucus results with Dad and Mom, if only to giggle at the candidates. It was fun to see the numbers go back and forth from Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney and watch Dad so drawn into it, even at one in the morning. Wednesday Grant was excited to purchase his plane ticket to go spend a week with Kevin, Stacie, and Henry in March. The rest of the week was pretty steady at work.
The Wisconsin Haws Family news
Based on current weather patterns I will be planting my garden very soon. I was on schedule to clean the church walks of snow. I could not have asked for an easier assignment.
This week Mom and I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the temple. We did work for a brother and sister. The sister was Marie Louis Gagnon born in 1790 and the brother was Etie Gagnon born in 1809. It was a wonderful experience to be at the temple with Mom.
Logan and I were able to attend a basketball game together at the University of Wisconsin- Steven Point. Logan has been a great help around the house. His chickens are doing very well in this warm weather and the egg production is going strong.
Emily has been working quite a bit as you saves for college. She still has not heard back from her first and second picks, James Madison University and the University of Minnesota.
Lanette has enjoyed meeting a new family that moved into the branch. She is also anxious to meet a family with young children. Mom and I are looking into some technology options for her personal development.
Mom is packing and getting ready to travel to Virginia soon. Followed closely by a trip to New Mexico. Mom is the best. She is constantly working on blankets and other items for soon to arrive grandbabies. We all look forward to their arrivals.
I hope that you will have wonderful week. Love Dad
Monday, January 2, 2012
January 2, 2012
Grant's News
Grant had a very quiet week at work. That is pretty par for course in a restaurant right after Christmas. People realize that they ate too much food and spent too much money during the holidays and it takes a few weeks to go back to usual. One of the nice things for Grant at work right now is that a bunch of his past coworkers are back for the break in college and he gets to work with people he hasn't worked with since summer. Otherwise, his week was uneventful
The Colorado Haws Family
On Monday this past week I took the girls to JC Pennies and then to Claire’s to pick out some new earrings. Haley is glad that she can finally put the earrings in and take them out herself. Tuesday Haley and Kayla played with Emma while I ran some errands. Of course they were all sad when I got there because they wanted to play longer but Emma needed to spend time with her dad because he will be leaving tomorrow to go back to Afghanistan. On Wednesday I had my neighbor and her little boy Logan over for lunch. The girls love playing with and entertaining Logan. On Thursday it was too windy outside to go out, so the girls and I just played games inside the house. Friday it was beautiful outside so I took Haley and Kayla to the park before heading off to the “mad-house” commissary. I need to remember to never go to the commissary in the middle of the day and especially on payday. I am surprised that we made it out of there unharmed. On Friday night my sister surprised me by letting me know that they were on their way to our house to stay the night. All of us were very excited to have them here. Saturday morning we said our good-bye’s again to Vanesa and her family as they headed back to Kansas; we are looking forward to having them here again in February. In the afternoon the girls and I enjoyed a meal at Olive Garden. I am so glad that the girls actually behave very well at restaurants. On Sunday the girls were excited to see who their new teachers were at church. My class seems like it is going to be a good class, and I hope that they will be able to understand what I am trying to teach them. I haven’t heard from Andy in the past couple of days but I know that he was celebrating the New Year by getting all of his fuel reports done.
The Lane's of Virginia
Monday we wandered through some stores for some deals on wrapping paper. We found some rolls of paper for 50 cents at Target! So we got some anytime paper. Julie found some cute boy papers and some pretty green, Victorian, floral print.
Tuesday Jeff's work required some overtime. We also worked on our retirement funds.
Wednesday we went to the doctors. The doc configured that Alex had turned. See the latest ultrasound pics to see the cute little guy.
Thursday was more overtime
Friday Jeff worked for most of the day but came home early from not feeling well
Saturday we walked to the store to get some cold and flu medicene and then Julie nursed back to health all that day
We did watch the ball drop which Alex was excited for because his favorite band, coldplay, was playing before and after it dropped so he got to hear his favorite song.
Sunday, Jeff came for sacrament and then went home because he was still not doing well. Julie missed having him during her first sundayschool class with the adults. There was also some confusion because the bishop had thought that he had released Julie from her calling as a primary worker but had not. This evening we went to a friends house to pick up a "boppie" pillow that someone had left with a friend. We ended up talking with them for quite a while which was nice. Julie also text-ed Uncle Kevin for a while and that was nice to hear from him. He could really use some prayers right now.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
Kevin and Stacie loved spending the last week with the Jackson family in Utah. They enjoyed going to Temple Square & the aquarium, playing games and just spending time together. They also had the opportunity to spend time with Kevin's cousin Cory and Stacie's friend Rowena. They were sorry to say goodbye to Scott and Chandra on Wednesday evening, but look forward to seeing them again with a little grandbaby in tow. On Thursday evening they said goodbye to Brent and Carolyn (with an extra belly bump for Henry & Claire) and flew back to Albuquerque. They look forward to having both their babies meet in person sometime in the upcoming year.
Since returning to Albuquerque they have spent much of their time running errands and searching all the Goodwills in town for materials for a craft project. On Saturday they spent some time with their friends Jim, Sara and their daughter Charlotte. Kevin played frisbee golf with Jim while Stacie, Sara and Charlotte took a walk around the park. In the evening they went out to dinner with their friends Clare and Jeramie. Although it was nice to spend the day with friends, they were happy to ring in the new year with their very best friends- each other.
The Haws Family of Wisconsin
We have enjoyed the Christmas break together. Logan and I went on a "camp out" with the scouts on Friday and Saturday. We actually slept in a hunting blind at the Taylor's home. We played Risk late into the evening. I think everyone had a really great time.
New Years Eve was a bit unusual for us because Logan went to a party at his friends, Lanette was at the Elmhorst, Emily was with friends, and Grant was working. Mom and I enjoyed a very quiet evening and a date to a favorite resturant.
We enjoyed church on Sunday then Logan and I spent time shoveling the sidewalks for some of the widows in our branch. Mom, Logan and I also were able to enjoy visiting Sister Atwood who was in the hospital this week. She is an amazing 96 year old lady in our branch.
We now look forward to 2012 with the hopes of two healthy babies and the return of Andy safely from Afganistan. We hope that Jeff's family will come this year to America. We count our many blessings and we know that our Father in Heaven will continue to bless our homes this coming year.
Grant had a very quiet week at work. That is pretty par for course in a restaurant right after Christmas. People realize that they ate too much food and spent too much money during the holidays and it takes a few weeks to go back to usual. One of the nice things for Grant at work right now is that a bunch of his past coworkers are back for the break in college and he gets to work with people he hasn't worked with since summer. Otherwise, his week was uneventful
The Colorado Haws Family
On Monday this past week I took the girls to JC Pennies and then to Claire’s to pick out some new earrings. Haley is glad that she can finally put the earrings in and take them out herself. Tuesday Haley and Kayla played with Emma while I ran some errands. Of course they were all sad when I got there because they wanted to play longer but Emma needed to spend time with her dad because he will be leaving tomorrow to go back to Afghanistan. On Wednesday I had my neighbor and her little boy Logan over for lunch. The girls love playing with and entertaining Logan. On Thursday it was too windy outside to go out, so the girls and I just played games inside the house. Friday it was beautiful outside so I took Haley and Kayla to the park before heading off to the “mad-house” commissary. I need to remember to never go to the commissary in the middle of the day and especially on payday. I am surprised that we made it out of there unharmed. On Friday night my sister surprised me by letting me know that they were on their way to our house to stay the night. All of us were very excited to have them here. Saturday morning we said our good-bye’s again to Vanesa and her family as they headed back to Kansas; we are looking forward to having them here again in February. In the afternoon the girls and I enjoyed a meal at Olive Garden. I am so glad that the girls actually behave very well at restaurants. On Sunday the girls were excited to see who their new teachers were at church. My class seems like it is going to be a good class, and I hope that they will be able to understand what I am trying to teach them. I haven’t heard from Andy in the past couple of days but I know that he was celebrating the New Year by getting all of his fuel reports done.
The Lane's of Virginia
Monday we wandered through some stores for some deals on wrapping paper. We found some rolls of paper for 50 cents at Target! So we got some anytime paper. Julie found some cute boy papers and some pretty green, Victorian, floral print.
Tuesday Jeff's work required some overtime. We also worked on our retirement funds.
Wednesday we went to the doctors. The doc configured that Alex had turned. See the latest ultrasound pics to see the cute little guy.
Thursday was more overtime
Friday Jeff worked for most of the day but came home early from not feeling well
Saturday we walked to the store to get some cold and flu medicene and then Julie nursed back to health all that day
We did watch the ball drop which Alex was excited for because his favorite band, coldplay, was playing before and after it dropped so he got to hear his favorite song.
Sunday, Jeff came for sacrament and then went home because he was still not doing well. Julie missed having him during her first sundayschool class with the adults. There was also some confusion because the bishop had thought that he had released Julie from her calling as a primary worker but had not. This evening we went to a friends house to pick up a "boppie" pillow that someone had left with a friend. We ended up talking with them for quite a while which was nice. Julie also text-ed Uncle Kevin for a while and that was nice to hear from him. He could really use some prayers right now.
The Jackson's of Albuquerque
Kevin and Stacie loved spending the last week with the Jackson family in Utah. They enjoyed going to Temple Square & the aquarium, playing games and just spending time together. They also had the opportunity to spend time with Kevin's cousin Cory and Stacie's friend Rowena. They were sorry to say goodbye to Scott and Chandra on Wednesday evening, but look forward to seeing them again with a little grandbaby in tow. On Thursday evening they said goodbye to Brent and Carolyn (with an extra belly bump for Henry & Claire) and flew back to Albuquerque. They look forward to having both their babies meet in person sometime in the upcoming year.
Since returning to Albuquerque they have spent much of their time running errands and searching all the Goodwills in town for materials for a craft project. On Saturday they spent some time with their friends Jim, Sara and their daughter Charlotte. Kevin played frisbee golf with Jim while Stacie, Sara and Charlotte took a walk around the park. In the evening they went out to dinner with their friends Clare and Jeramie. Although it was nice to spend the day with friends, they were happy to ring in the new year with their very best friends- each other.
The Haws Family of Wisconsin
We have enjoyed the Christmas break together. Logan and I went on a "camp out" with the scouts on Friday and Saturday. We actually slept in a hunting blind at the Taylor's home. We played Risk late into the evening. I think everyone had a really great time.
New Years Eve was a bit unusual for us because Logan went to a party at his friends, Lanette was at the Elmhorst, Emily was with friends, and Grant was working. Mom and I enjoyed a very quiet evening and a date to a favorite resturant.
We enjoyed church on Sunday then Logan and I spent time shoveling the sidewalks for some of the widows in our branch. Mom, Logan and I also were able to enjoy visiting Sister Atwood who was in the hospital this week. She is an amazing 96 year old lady in our branch.
We now look forward to 2012 with the hopes of two healthy babies and the return of Andy safely from Afganistan. We hope that Jeff's family will come this year to America. We count our many blessings and we know that our Father in Heaven will continue to bless our homes this coming year.
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