Anna and Susan McClintock
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
April 2008 - Executive Office of Kenneth Woodward
Dear family,
We just completed the 2nd of a full-week school vacation since New Years day, and now we have nothing to look forward to but regular school routine for another month. Recently when Josh suggested he not go to school that particular day I ask him to give me one good reason why he shouldn’t go. After thinking about it for a few moments he said, “there’s just too much learnin.” Don’t we expect an awful lot from our school kids these days?
The boys enjoyed the occasion of their 11th birthday with the usual hoopla, and with grandpa Shubin’s gift of a Nintendo Wii which has been in use every waking hour since.
Stephanie at the Party
Kristy and Susan hosted an Easter Sunday dinner at Kristy’s domain, and I want them to know how much I appreciated it starting on time, and that the food was served with dispatch, allowing me to get away without unnecessary delay. With what little time I have left I have to be very prudent in how I use it.
For those of you who live in Colorado Springs, or in a similar disagreeable climate, you’ll be interested to know that shortly I’ll be setting out my tomato plants. They are getting almost too big for the window sill. I’m planning a very conservative garden this year, three tomato plants and innumerable weeds. I even thought I might make some homemade root beer, but upon further reflection, gave up the idea. Kevin is no longer around to turn the bottles.
Overall, it has been a very boring month. I read the last Newswire thoroughly twice and could find nothing to get after Aaron about except his laying a guilt trip on little Hannah, and neglecting to tell us whether the home he and Mindy are in the process of purchasing is west or east of I-5.
And Kristy came out, just like the groundhog. She probably saw her shadow and we won’t hear from her again for another six weeks, or Memorial Day, whichever comes last.
Love, Dad
April 2008 - Bessey, Ryan & Alexis
Hello Family!
This month was crazy fun for our little family and we would like to share with you a few funny stories. Earlier this month Ryan and I wondered whether or not we could share the same clothes. We had at first thought that no one would ever find out about our curiosity because we are in the safety and privacy of our own home, knowing of course that there was a huge gender and social obstacle which would not allow us to publicly exercise and share our curiosity. As you can tell, since I am sharing this story with you, our secret had to be let out in order for me to tell about another funny experience. On a particular Sunday Alexis thought it would be funny to dress in Ryan's church clothes and take pictures as if they were missionary companions; they had the clothes, the name tag, and an appropriately small and messy apartment in which to pull this gag off. Right before they took the picture, Alexis realized that she still had her ring on. She quickly slipped it into Ryan's pants (on Ryan) and exclaimed "we can't be married missionaries!" And then the picture was taken. Later on that day Ryan's pants, no longer needed since they were changed into normal attire, were later slung over the bathroom door...that bathroom door swings right into the toilet, and Alexis' ring is (was) still in the pants... For about two and a half weeks we searched frantically all over the house for the missing ring, checking in all of Ryan's pants but it was no where to be found. After approximately two and a half weeks Ryan came running into the bathroom, where I was, doing a "happy dance." In his hand was the "lost wedding ring," on his legs were the pants that I was wearing on the Sunday the pictures were taken. Of course this story isn't quite as funny retold as it was lived because I must also add that this story has really circulated all across BYU, including to the jeweler, whom I am sure still mocks my stupidity for not insuring the ring upon receiving it. And I thought they were just trying to get more money out of me, who knew that they are actually there to help me when I act stupidly.
This next experience taught Ryan and me that you can be married and still be really silly; you could even look and act as silly as you were when you were dating. Well on this particular Monday Ryan and I thought we would try to fly. They say that two heads are better then one, but they forgot to mention that the quality of both, or at least one, of the brains must surpass or at least equal that of a normal brain... ours combined don't make the cut. Enough gilding of the lily, Ryan and I were walking to his old apartment to visit with his roommates when Alexis started trying to throw her leg up behind herself and kick Ryan in the fanny. Ryan thought this was funny, not only was it a silly looking thing to do, but Alexis wasn't doing it right; she wasn't even making contact. So Ryan had to show her how it was done. So, anybody watching us would see two idiots walking along laughing and kicking each other. We don't know how this was accomplished but, we ended up with both legs entangled and in the air. Well, when four legs are in the air and not beneath the two bodies that they are attached to, people get hurt. We ended up flat on our faces with our backpacks over our heads; we couldn't account for our arms; we don't know where they went. Let me just say that people were behind us, and laughing at our misfortune. It was one of those moments that you wished you were watching and not participating, you know like the BYU vs. Utah football game? In the end, we have tons of fun. We are both still working very hard to finish up the semester with outstanding grades. The prospect of having to continue the jobs that we currently have inspire us to work very hard academically. We love you all and we hope that you laughed at least a little, for that was my intention. We hope your month was as fun as ours, but hopefully less painful.
Ryan and Alexis Bessey
This month was crazy fun for our little family and we would like to share with you a few funny stories. Earlier this month Ryan and I wondered whether or not we could share the same clothes. We had at first thought that no one would ever find out about our curiosity because we are in the safety and privacy of our own home, knowing of course that there was a huge gender and social obstacle which would not allow us to publicly exercise and share our curiosity. As you can tell, since I am sharing this story with you, our secret had to be let out in order for me to tell about another funny experience. On a particular Sunday Alexis thought it would be funny to dress in Ryan's church clothes and take pictures as if they were missionary companions; they had the clothes, the name tag, and an appropriately small and messy apartment in which to pull this gag off. Right before they took the picture, Alexis realized that she still had her ring on. She quickly slipped it into Ryan's pants (on Ryan) and exclaimed "we can't be married missionaries!" And then the picture was taken. Later on that day Ryan's pants, no longer needed since they were changed into normal attire, were later slung over the bathroom door...that bathroom door swings right into the toilet, and Alexis' ring is (was) still in the pants... For about two and a half weeks we searched frantically all over the house for the missing ring, checking in all of Ryan's pants but it was no where to be found. After approximately two and a half weeks Ryan came running into the bathroom, where I was, doing a "happy dance." In his hand was the "lost wedding ring," on his legs were the pants that I was wearing on the Sunday the pictures were taken. Of course this story isn't quite as funny retold as it was lived because I must also add that this story has really circulated all across BYU, including to the jeweler, whom I am sure still mocks my stupidity for not insuring the ring upon receiving it. And I thought they were just trying to get more money out of me, who knew that they are actually there to help me when I act stupidly.
This next experience taught Ryan and me that you can be married and still be really silly; you could even look and act as silly as you were when you were dating. Well on this particular Monday Ryan and I thought we would try to fly. They say that two heads are better then one, but they forgot to mention that the quality of both, or at least one, of the brains must surpass or at least equal that of a normal brain... ours combined don't make the cut. Enough gilding of the lily, Ryan and I were walking to his old apartment to visit with his roommates when Alexis started trying to throw her leg up behind herself and kick Ryan in the fanny. Ryan thought this was funny, not only was it a silly looking thing to do, but Alexis wasn't doing it right; she wasn't even making contact. So Ryan had to show her how it was done. So, anybody watching us would see two idiots walking along laughing and kicking each other. We don't know how this was accomplished but, we ended up with both legs entangled and in the air. Well, when four legs are in the air and not beneath the two bodies that they are attached to, people get hurt. We ended up flat on our faces with our backpacks over our heads; we couldn't account for our arms; we don't know where they went. Let me just say that people were behind us, and laughing at our misfortune. It was one of those moments that you wished you were watching and not participating, you know like the BYU vs. Utah football game? In the end, we have tons of fun. We are both still working very hard to finish up the semester with outstanding grades. The prospect of having to continue the jobs that we currently have inspire us to work very hard academically. We love you all and we hope that you laughed at least a little, for that was my intention. We hope your month was as fun as ours, but hopefully less painful.
Ryan and Alexis Bessey
April 2008 - Cannon, Aaron & Mindy & Family
Due to a family trip to Utah The Cannons will not be participating in this months newsletter. Assuming we survive the trek you will be able to tune in next month for details on Jakobs exploits as well as whether or not Hannah survived the 14 hour ordeal. In the meantime, Grandpa can tell you some "stories" about our trip. Why not? Our stories and his stories are likely to be equally accurate.
Go Lakers
Aaron
April 2008 - Cannon, Adam & Erica & Family
Cannon, Adam, Erica, Maja, Annika and soon to be baby girl.
That is all
If you didn't read the heading...we are having a girl. That will be 3 girls and one poor, poor, poor, daddy. This has been a good month. Maja is doing great in school, we had a parent teacher conference and the teacher said Maja was ready for 1st grade. Then she said Maja was ready for 1st grade before she started Kindergarden. I blame all of her smarts on her mother. Annika is still a very funny girl. She has a distinct sense of humor that makes me think my Dad is having some sort of influence on her. Erica is finishing up school, taking good care of the home, and the girls and she even has time for me...if I am ever home. I have been busy keeping the motoring public safe from violators.
That is all
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April 2008 - Christiansen, Kristy & Todd & Sarah
Hello to All,
We are all flirting with the flu. I had my flu shot, as I always do, but they tricked us by not including the vaccine for this year's flu virus. Therefore, for the first time in several years Kristy is actually sick. If this goes as it has for others with this strain of virus, it could be a few weeks before all is well. Sarah is not quite sure if she has the full blown flu, but being pregnant is probably to her advantage. (All of those extra immunities.) Todd hasn't been sick yet and shows no signs of it, yet. He will probably escape it, as he always does (shot or no shot.) So, Kristy is taking it VERY EASY because being near the end of the year, she has to finish up teacher's observations, PAR reports, Exit Interviews for those people finishing their Teaching Credential. Let's hope this flu is mild and short. I hope others of you have avoided this "plague."
Spring has sprung, trees are getting new leaves, the grass is greening up, and flowers are starting to grow. For those of you that live Southward, this probably happened awhile back or your grass never went dormant at all. However, those of you in the Rocky Mountains or other parts Northward, are still experiencing snow and colder temperatures. Don't worry. Your turn will come. Here in Sacramento, we vary between the heater on and the heater off. Soon enough it will be the AC weather.
Nothing more to report.
Kristy, Todd, Sarah, and pending new little one.
Its that time again. March flew by rather quickly (except for Dad who had two 11 year olds home for a week during Spring Break.) Inasmuch as students and teachers (and parents) gauge their time according to the school year, my year has only 9 weeks left. The rest of the year 2008 becomes a new year again in August. So for now, the teacher and two students living in Citrus Heights are looking at the first week in June with longing. (I'm sure Dad doesn't have the same perspective.)
We are all flirting with the flu. I had my flu shot, as I always do, but they tricked us by not including the vaccine for this year's flu virus. Therefore, for the first time in several years Kristy is actually sick. If this goes as it has for others with this strain of virus, it could be a few weeks before all is well. Sarah is not quite sure if she has the full blown flu, but being pregnant is probably to her advantage. (All of those extra immunities.) Todd hasn't been sick yet and shows no signs of it, yet. He will probably escape it, as he always does (shot or no shot.) So, Kristy is taking it VERY EASY because being near the end of the year, she has to finish up teacher's observations, PAR reports, Exit Interviews for those people finishing their Teaching Credential. Let's hope this flu is mild and short. I hope others of you have avoided this "plague."
Spring has sprung, trees are getting new leaves, the grass is greening up, and flowers are starting to grow. For those of you that live Southward, this probably happened awhile back or your grass never went dormant at all. However, those of you in the Rocky Mountains or other parts Northward, are still experiencing snow and colder temperatures. Don't worry. Your turn will come. Here in Sacramento, we vary between the heater on and the heater off. Soon enough it will be the AC weather.
Nothing more to report.
Kristy, Todd, Sarah, and pending new little one.
April 2008 - Haupt, Levi & Torrie & Family
This has been a long month. Mostly since it is March Madness!! And as tradition goes the one who spent the most time researching their bracket (Levi) is in last place, and the one who spent the least time on their bracket is in first (Tammy). To try and ignore the pain Levi decided to focus his efforts on infiltrating the newswire conspiracy. To do so he spent hours setting up the archives to the new blog hoping to position himself to "assist" Kevin with this months posts, only to realize we cannot break the pecking order to make "predictions" like Grandpa (He has thus returned to his grad thesis).
If you haven't checked out our blog yet, it is where all the BIG news is. Once you do give Torrie a call and she will give you the details. As for Emma she has perfected her "Daddy's girl pout", and Levi is a huge sucker. If you don't believe us check out the attached photo. The next few months will be busy for us as Levi finishes his last few classes. We hope all is well.
Love,
Love,
Torrie, Levi and Emma
April 2008 - McClintock, Robert & Susan
Easter was the highlight of March for the McClintocks. As usual Kristy hosted a lovely Sunday meal with attendees bringing something to enhance the food selections. It was really nice to have Carol and Mel join us this year. March also brings a Spring preparation routine that has proved very successful. Our Hackberry tree is home to a bothersome, messy bug, therefore, in March, we dutifully pick up an insecticide, distribute it around the base of the trees the bug favors and spend the rest of the year safe from the torment of sticky buggy honeydew. We noticed that all the fruit trees in our yard were especially heavy with fruit this year. Our Lemon tree was so loaded it took a call to a tree service to prune the tree in order to save it. As a result Anna and Susan spent a Saturday gathering Lemons (see attached picture by Uncle Bob) to help restore the Lemon tree to better health.
For those who remember Evelyn Green (Corene's Institute and choir buddy) she turns 91 in May. She has been quite healthy until this past year when her heart, eyes, and ears decided to get old all at the same time. She too was raised on a Cattle Ranch, like Grandma Woodward, here in California and during World War II was a riveter at an airplane plant in Los Angeles. She is a real Rosie the Riveter.
We hope Zack, Josh, and Grandpa will add a few swim dates to their summer calendar because we now have an improved pool filter and expect to have a sparkling pool for summer swim-overs.
Love,
The McClintocks
April 2008 - Slade, Jeff & Crystal & Family
March in the Slade household has been good, busy, but good. It has been filled with school exams (CSAPS- yes, the dreaded state exams), Jeff with his cello performance in the Savior of the World (that one was a great experience for him, but we are glad to have him back), Mathew doing a speech in an oratorical competition (very cute, I was impressed by his speech on how we impact the environment by the choices we make), Felicity starting piano lessons with Grandma Gay, and Crystal deciding where to work next year (hopefully part-time). Overall we have had the typical ups and downs that life brings, but overall, I believe that we are definitely moving on the "up" trend and have to say that I have never been more grateful for family. The support we have received has been unbelievable, we are very blessed. We are also, very grateful for our Savior, I am so grateful for the tender mercies He has provided and the miracles that do come daily. They are there, you just have to allow yourself to see them. I hope your April is wonderful.
Crystal
April 2008 - Westover, Mel & Carol
Hi family. February and March have been very busy months. As many of you know, Mel and I are busy in a new business called ACN (American Communication Network). We sell all types of telecommunication products (local/long distance, cell phones, direct tv, internet, and video phones). We have been very busy and we are doing well. In February we were in Phoenix, Arizona at a convention. We spend most evenings and weekends working our business. I must say that we have met the nicest people who have become personal friends.
School is now on the downhill. Easter vacation came early this year, so it will be a long haul until the end of the school year. Because this year is my first year in second grade, I have learned a lot. Also, I get students who need to be retained. Because a students needs to be at least a year behind in reading and other areas, it is difficult to retain them in first grade, so I guess second grade teachers become the bad guys. I have four students who will be retained this year. That is a record for me.
Mel and I spent Easter in Sacramento. It is always nice to see our family members. (Don't forget, we can always see each other on the video phone.) We went to two different Sacrament meetings that day, so we were on a spiritual high.
The weather has been beautiful here. I don't know how much longer it will last. We have an early spring, but I am sure that the rain will return. We are well, and busy and hope that our family is the same.
Carol and Mel
School is now on the downhill. Easter vacation came early this year, so it will be a long haul until the end of the school year. Because this year is my first year in second grade, I have learned a lot. Also, I get students who need to be retained. Because a students needs to be at least a year behind in reading and other areas, it is difficult to retain them in first grade, so I guess second grade teachers become the bad guys. I have four students who will be retained this year. That is a record for me.
Mel and I spent Easter in Sacramento. It is always nice to see our family members. (Don't forget, we can always see each other on the video phone.) We went to two different Sacrament meetings that day, so we were on a spiritual high.
The weather has been beautiful here. I don't know how much longer it will last. We have an early spring, but I am sure that the rain will return. We are well, and busy and hope that our family is the same.
Carol and Mel
April 2008 - Wilcox, Todd & Tracy & Family
I am sorry it has been a while since writing. Nothing new is really happening in the Wilcox family. Todd works during the day, Tracy at night. We see each other occationally on Sunday. Alexis and Brenton are doing well except for the fact they fight like siblings all the time. Brenton is a bully and likes to hit and push, and Alexis is an overly sensitive girl who takes everything personally. It has been real fun!
We spent Easter with Todd's family in Jackson, WY. We had fun and got to see Todd's and Adam's friend Raj Hussein (spelling?) Anyhow, he broke his leg again this year which makes it three times in the past 5 years. He is doing well otherwise for those of you who remember him. Alexis got to go snowmobiling and she had fun. Brenton got to chase grandma Wilcox's cat around and eat his cat food. Tracy got to read a bit. And Todd got to play like a little boy with his brothers till the crack of dawn everyday.
We are planing a visit to So Cal this month (Apr 6-13). If any of you want to join us for Disneyland we would love the company! We send our best...
Love,
Tracy and Family
We spent Easter with Todd's family in Jackson, WY. We had fun and got to see Todd's and Adam's friend Raj Hussein (spelling?) Anyhow, he broke his leg again this year which makes it three times in the past 5 years. He is doing well otherwise for those of you who remember him. Alexis got to go snowmobiling and she had fun. Brenton got to chase grandma Wilcox's cat around and eat his cat food. Tracy got to read a bit. And Todd got to play like a little boy with his brothers till the crack of dawn everyday.
We are planing a visit to So Cal this month (Apr 6-13). If any of you want to join us for Disneyland we would love the company! We send our best...
Love,
Tracy and Family
April 2008 - Woodward, Kevin & Tammy & Family
Early Morning
Mid-Afternoon
The month of March in Colorado Springs is the snow month. It's not uncommon to wake up to snow, only to have it melt during the day. Arianna decided to capture the moments on film and has shared some morning and afternoon shots from our back deck.
Kevin spent the first few days of the month in Washington, D.C. on business. A few days later, he went to visit the Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, CO. It is a joy to visit the men housed there. He has the chance to meet one-on-one with those who would like to meet with the bishop. Also enjoyable is getting to work with the chaplain of the prison who is a member of a local evangelical faith. The chaplain is extremely helpful in arranging for our visits.
Arianna performed her second haircut on Kevin. If it is possible, one would have to say that it was even better than the first one. She gets a great deal of exposure to all the different services that a cosmetologist performs (manicures, pedicure, coloring, cutting, waxing, etc.) Since she is working in the salon 4 days of the week and in class on Thursdays, she gets scheduled to do something different everyday.
Tammy has been teaching the Gospel Essentials class this past month as part of her calling as a Ward Missionary. She has had some very thoughtful investigators in attendance, which makes the experience very enjoyable. As an added treat, she has had a chance to frequent the salon and have Arianna perform an award winning manicure and pedicure.
Lots of love,
The Woodwards
Kevin spent the first few days of the month in Washington, D.C. on business. A few days later, he went to visit the Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, CO. It is a joy to visit the men housed there. He has the chance to meet one-on-one with those who would like to meet with the bishop. Also enjoyable is getting to work with the chaplain of the prison who is a member of a local evangelical faith. The chaplain is extremely helpful in arranging for our visits.
Arianna performed her second haircut on Kevin. If it is possible, one would have to say that it was even better than the first one. She gets a great deal of exposure to all the different services that a cosmetologist performs (manicures, pedicure, coloring, cutting, waxing, etc.) Since she is working in the salon 4 days of the week and in class on Thursdays, she gets scheduled to do something different everyday.
Tammy has been teaching the Gospel Essentials class this past month as part of her calling as a Ward Missionary. She has had some very thoughtful investigators in attendance, which makes the experience very enjoyable. As an added treat, she has had a chance to frequent the salon and have Arianna perform an award winning manicure and pedicure.
Lots of love,
The Woodwards
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