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