June 11, 2012

The Jackson Family of Albuquerque

Last Sunday Kevin and Stacie celebrated Henry's 100 day old birthday. On Monday Kevin started his summer course on Paleography (the study of ancient handwriting), which meant that Henry had to start day care. It was hard for Stacie and Kevin to leave him there, but Henry seemed to have a good week exploring new things and playing around other babies.

On Saturday Stacie enjoyed taking Henry on a walk to the park in the beautiful weather. In the evening Kevin, Stacie and Henry went to a barbecue at his professor's house. It was fun for them to be around friends and, of course, everyone loved Henry.

This upcoming week they hope to see Henry roll over for the first time. It looks like he is getting really close!

The Colorado Haws Family

June 10, 2012

Welcome home Andy!!! We had long awaited the time for the home coming on Monday night. Haley and Kayla thought we were going to the airport to meet someone else. Needless to say they were very excited that the person we were waiting for was daddy! The rest of this week Haley and Kayla had swim lessons and were even able to jump off the diving board. On Friday we were sad to see my mom fly back to Utah. We had such a great time with her here and Andy and I were even to get in a few dates while she was here.

June 3, 2012

We had a lot of fun this past week hanging out with family and friends. On Monday Haley and Kayla helped my mom with the garden, make bread, feed the dogs and chickens, roasted hot dogs around a campfire (which Haley and Kayla were very excited to do), light some fireworks, and Haley put together a wonderful family home evening on respecting all of Heavenly Fathers creations. On Tuesday went met up with one of my wonderful friend’s Mariam who I have not seen in over 7 years. It was so great to see her and her children. Wednesday we went fishing up Parowan canyon at Yankee Lake where Haley caught her first fish! We were all very excited for her. Both Haley and Kayla even helped gut it, but Haley was the only one who ate some of the fish. Later that night she even asked if she could eat more fish! On Thursday as we were headed up to Manti, my mom started having engine trouble in Beaver. With the result of that, the girls were able to spend three hours playing at the McDonalds play place while we waited for DJ to pick us up. All in all it turned out okay. Friday I was able to spend another wonderful couple of hours at the temple with my mom. I love going to the temple and feeling the peaceful solace. Later we took pictures of Haley and Kayla at the temple. The city has recently put in a reflection pond down from the Manti temple which I thought was beautiful. After taking pictures we went to my sister Jodi’s house. We had a really great time seeing her. I also tried on her stilettos…yeah they are not for me. I had to hold on to both Jodi and my mom to walk in them. Later that night Haley made a scarecrow out of sticks at my dad’s house. On Saturday morning we headed back to Colorado. When we arrived home Haley and Kayla had made some signs for Andy, but they think the signs are for my friend Lisa. Andy’s flight was suppose to leave Kuwait on Saturday, but was delayed until Sunday because of a sandstorm. So he should be here by Tuesday! Sunday we went to church and later my mom helped Haley and Kayla make cookies.

The Haws Family of Wisconsin

This has been a busy week for us here in Wisconsin. Logan and Emily both had soccer games so Mom and I had to divide and conquer. We were able to go together on Tuesday to Wisconsin Rapids but Thursday we split up to go to Wausau and Eau Claire. Emily ended her high school soccer career playing against a very good Eau Claire team. She did very well and can be very proud of her success.  Logan's team won both games last week.

Lanette has started summer school today and had a really good time. She loves to go and spend time with the kids and adults at the daycare center. She continues to enjoy reading and talking with many people.

Logan and I enjoyed a hiking trip in an area called Levis Mound. It had beautiful overlooks from the "mountains" of Wisconsin. We are preparing as a troop for a 50 mile hike in the Porcupine Mountain State Park this August. We plan on doing preparation hikes throughout the summer as we prepare for the big one.

Mom has been the bastian of stability in our home this week. She nutures all of her children with great love, insight and concern. We are very lucky to have her. I am not so sure how happy she has been with having me. I schedule her, Logan and Lanette on Saturday to go a food storage activity. For some reason she is not too excited about canning peaches this weekend while I am out of town.

Well, I love you all and hope this update finds you in good spirits.

Love,

Dad