Emma Haupt's "Hop On Pop"Saturday, August 2, 2008
August 2008 - Executive Office of Kenneth Woodward
Dear Family,
Only two more weeks until school begins. It’s been a long dry summer. I have mixed emotions of whether I prefer house arrest or homework. Surely there is a preferred third alternative but I haven’t found it yet.
I see Aaron is back to his old form. I was beginning to seriously worry about the direction his life had taken, but I shouldn’t have. All I need to do is loan him my Roget’s International Thesaurus so he can avoid as much as possible offending the sensitivity of his high-society clientele.
Last month I reported that Zachari and Joshua had just been consigned to Grandpa and Grandma Shubin for an indefinite period, which I speculated would last for only a few hours at best. They stayed for a full week and didn’t even phone me once during the entire period. I was very pleased with their perseverance. For any visitor to stay in Fresno for a full week this time of year is probably worse than house arrest or homework in Sacramento.
My 74-year old brother Ross, who resided in Logan, got a little overly patriotic during the 4th of July holiday and burned his house to the ground. I told him that it was dangerous to shoot off that Piccolo Pete in his living room but he wouldn’t listen. Sounds just like something Aaron would have done.
And I guess the groundhog had nothing to do with Kristy’s disappearance for weeks on end.
The Department of Motor Vehicles extended my driver’s license last week to year 2013. I don’t know whether I can hold out that long, but if they have that much confidence in me I’ll do the best I can.
Love, Dad
Only two more weeks until school begins. It’s been a long dry summer. I have mixed emotions of whether I prefer house arrest or homework. Surely there is a preferred third alternative but I haven’t found it yet.
I see Aaron is back to his old form. I was beginning to seriously worry about the direction his life had taken, but I shouldn’t have. All I need to do is loan him my Roget’s International Thesaurus so he can avoid as much as possible offending the sensitivity of his high-society clientele.
Last month I reported that Zachari and Joshua had just been consigned to Grandpa and Grandma Shubin for an indefinite period, which I speculated would last for only a few hours at best. They stayed for a full week and didn’t even phone me once during the entire period. I was very pleased with their perseverance. For any visitor to stay in Fresno for a full week this time of year is probably worse than house arrest or homework in Sacramento.
My 74-year old brother Ross, who resided in Logan, got a little overly patriotic during the 4th of July holiday and burned his house to the ground. I told him that it was dangerous to shoot off that Piccolo Pete in his living room but he wouldn’t listen. Sounds just like something Aaron would have done.
And I guess the groundhog had nothing to do with Kristy’s disappearance for weeks on end.
The Department of Motor Vehicles extended my driver’s license last week to year 2013. I don’t know whether I can hold out that long, but if they have that much confidence in me I’ll do the best I can.
Love, Dad
August 2008 - Cannon, Adam & Erica & Family
We have had a great month. Erica finished school. Maja and Annika are taking Hula dancing lessons. We bought stuff for the new kid. I still work and the girls still spend my money. I have had many more photo opts this past month but they are all being used as evidence and I think the attorneys would frown on me posting them here. Those sneaky #$%!! are always looking for a reason to throw out a case. We arrested a Sherriff Deputy last night. He told me we could not arrest him because he was a Sherriff. I told him he was wrong. He then told me I was ruining his life. I then explained to him, I was not the one who made him drink and drive. Consequences for his actions... It is a new concept. He then told me to let him go cause' "No one will ever know" I then explained to him, again, that "Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law" He did not like that at all. We called his boss to have him come pick up the Deputy at our office. He didn't like that either. It seems no one likes me anymore. This is gonna be lots of fun in court.
That is all we have to report for now.
Cannon, Adam, Erica, Maja, Annika, and Ava....as soon as she gets here.
That is all we have to report for now.
Cannon, Adam, Erica, Maja, Annika, and Ava....as soon as she gets here.
August 2008 - Christiansen, Kristy & Todd & Sarah
Dear Family,
The Christiansen family has split into two branches, the Sacramento branch and the Utah branch. As of July 25th I moved to Utah and Todd and Sarah moved to Sarah's parents home in Sacramento. As you know I am getting married to Rick Bos of Saratoga Springs, Utah, therefore, of necessity, I have moved to Utah. I am living with Tracy for five weeks until my wedding on August 30. After that date my address will be: 724 Laguna Cove, Saratoga Springs, Utah, 84043. My new cell is 916-225-7797.
Todd and Sarah's new address is: 2321 Rogue River, Sacramento, CA 95826 with Todd's new cell number: 916-812-9051 (Yes, we switched phones so you could recognize the numbers as belonging to the other person.) Sarah and Todd are finishing up yet another summer session of school with this move directly in the middle of the term.
I have officially resigned from my job from San Juan USD AND retired from the California STRS (retirement system for teachers.) Right now I am in the middle of finalizing plans for the wedding and reception. We were planning to be married in the Mr. Timpanogos Temple, but the new church policy does not allow for marriages for Time in the temple. So, we are being married in the Saratoga Springs Stake Center by Rick's bishop. (We plan to be sealed when all of the paperwork has been taken care of.) You all will receive an invitation when I gather together all of your addresses. You may be receiving an email from me asking for your address. This is a time of change but it is an exciting time as well.
That is it for now.
Kristy, Todd and Sarah
The Christiansen family has split into two branches, the Sacramento branch and the Utah branch. As of July 25th I moved to Utah and Todd and Sarah moved to Sarah's parents home in Sacramento. As you know I am getting married to Rick Bos of Saratoga Springs, Utah, therefore, of necessity, I have moved to Utah. I am living with Tracy for five weeks until my wedding on August 30. After that date my address will be: 724 Laguna Cove, Saratoga Springs, Utah, 84043. My new cell is 916-225-7797.
Todd and Sarah's new address is: 2321 Rogue River, Sacramento, CA 95826 with Todd's new cell number: 916-812-9051 (Yes, we switched phones so you could recognize the numbers as belonging to the other person.) Sarah and Todd are finishing up yet another summer session of school with this move directly in the middle of the term.
I have officially resigned from my job from San Juan USD AND retired from the California STRS (retirement system for teachers.) Right now I am in the middle of finalizing plans for the wedding and reception. We were planning to be married in the Mr. Timpanogos Temple, but the new church policy does not allow for marriages for Time in the temple. So, we are being married in the Saratoga Springs Stake Center by Rick's bishop. (We plan to be sealed when all of the paperwork has been taken care of.) You all will receive an invitation when I gather together all of your addresses. You may be receiving an email from me asking for your address. This is a time of change but it is an exciting time as well.
That is it for now.
Kristy, Todd and Sarah
August 2008 - McClintock, Robert & Susan
Dear Family,
It was very, very nice to have Emily and Justin visit us at the end of June. We were able to celebrate Emily's birthday with extended family and meet Kristy's fiancé Rick Bos at the birthday barbecue. Justin is a wonderful son-in-law because he shares Emily with us even when it is inconvenient for him.
We shall miss Kristy when she moves and though Todd and Sarah will still reside in Sacramento we will miss seeing them and Sarah's mother and father, Lori and Don, on a regular basis. Kristy has been the official family "hostess" here in Sacramento which has been a real blessing to the troglodytes here. Those remaining seem to be more timid, have other priorities, or less willing to accept the family "Hostess or Host" assignment. But if we pray hard enough, another talented family member might surface and step into those shoes giving Anna Mae a bye for the time being.
Zack and Josh have come swimming at our house several times since school ended. Their swimming and diving skills are greatly improved over the previous years and they seem to enjoy swimming and playing with one another. Grandpa, on the other hand, is likely measuring the gas tank level and the cost of gas against the whining of bored boys with each swim trip. Gas prices are certainly hard to swallow for all of us so we hope Zack and Josh appreciate the great sacrifice Grandpa makes to fill his gas tank in order to drive them to our house. We know our pool appreciates having something to do other than just lie in the sun.
The weather was a little off in June. We got hot winds from Fresno instead of the cool delta breezes. The KCRA weather department was asked to explain this oddity and much to our disappointment could only offer a shrug in place of a hopeful forecast for cooler weather. Of course the forest fires fanned our discomfort and yard work was out of the question in June. You might think it odd that anyone would bemoan the imposition of being forced to NOT work. On the contrary, work is its own reward and in this case the forced idleness put us at a disadvantage as weeds and other botanical growth got the upper hand.
The warm weather has been greeted by Grandma Anna with great enthusiasm for she finds herself shivering with cold even in summer. Much like those years when infants require a "diaper" bag loaded with emergency items to sooth and comfort even the most mundane affliction, we too are outfitted with similar requirements for Grandma Anna when we attend church. A blanket is a must to help warm her legs or hands or arms in Sacrament meeting when the air conditioning is on. One recent Sunday there was a power-outage just as Sacrament meeting was about to start. Uncle Bob moved the organist to the piano, the conducting member of the bishopric had to be reminded to speak louder as he addressed the congregation without a live microphone, every curtain and blind was opened to let more light into the room and then, just in time for the Sacrament prayer, the power came back on. I don't know who was more disappointed, Grandma Anna and Uncle Bob because the air conditioning was back or Aunt Susan because the lighted room made it easy to tell whether or not she was sleeping during the talks.
The California State Fair will be firing up in August. That means fireworks at 10 P.M. every night of the Fair. Some of the fireworks can be seen from Grandpa's house but the best place to see them is on Arden Way. I know most of you don't know where that is unless you use a cyber-map program. But for those who do know they can appreciate the absurdity of trying to balance on the top of the fence at 950 Watt Avenue to catch a glimpse when we might have walked a short mile up to Arden School and had a spectacular view every night of the week.
We hope every one had a happy Independence Day and will have a great Labor Day weekend. We look forward to reading what you have submitted. We wonder if Todd and Sarah, Emily and Justin, Cassie, and Craig will be heard from soon, your brief updates mean a great deal to us all. Think of it as writing your personal history one month at a time.
Love,
the McClintocks
It was very, very nice to have Emily and Justin visit us at the end of June. We were able to celebrate Emily's birthday with extended family and meet Kristy's fiancé Rick Bos at the birthday barbecue. Justin is a wonderful son-in-law because he shares Emily with us even when it is inconvenient for him.
We shall miss Kristy when she moves and though Todd and Sarah will still reside in Sacramento we will miss seeing them and Sarah's mother and father, Lori and Don, on a regular basis. Kristy has been the official family "hostess" here in Sacramento which has been a real blessing to the troglodytes here. Those remaining seem to be more timid, have other priorities, or less willing to accept the family "Hostess or Host" assignment. But if we pray hard enough, another talented family member might surface and step into those shoes giving Anna Mae a bye for the time being.
Zack and Josh have come swimming at our house several times since school ended. Their swimming and diving skills are greatly improved over the previous years and they seem to enjoy swimming and playing with one another. Grandpa, on the other hand, is likely measuring the gas tank level and the cost of gas against the whining of bored boys with each swim trip. Gas prices are certainly hard to swallow for all of us so we hope Zack and Josh appreciate the great sacrifice Grandpa makes to fill his gas tank in order to drive them to our house. We know our pool appreciates having something to do other than just lie in the sun.
The weather was a little off in June. We got hot winds from Fresno instead of the cool delta breezes. The KCRA weather department was asked to explain this oddity and much to our disappointment could only offer a shrug in place of a hopeful forecast for cooler weather. Of course the forest fires fanned our discomfort and yard work was out of the question in June. You might think it odd that anyone would bemoan the imposition of being forced to NOT work. On the contrary, work is its own reward and in this case the forced idleness put us at a disadvantage as weeds and other botanical growth got the upper hand.
The warm weather has been greeted by Grandma Anna with great enthusiasm for she finds herself shivering with cold even in summer. Much like those years when infants require a "diaper" bag loaded with emergency items to sooth and comfort even the most mundane affliction, we too are outfitted with similar requirements for Grandma Anna when we attend church. A blanket is a must to help warm her legs or hands or arms in Sacrament meeting when the air conditioning is on. One recent Sunday there was a power-outage just as Sacrament meeting was about to start. Uncle Bob moved the organist to the piano, the conducting member of the bishopric had to be reminded to speak louder as he addressed the congregation without a live microphone, every curtain and blind was opened to let more light into the room and then, just in time for the Sacrament prayer, the power came back on. I don't know who was more disappointed, Grandma Anna and Uncle Bob because the air conditioning was back or Aunt Susan because the lighted room made it easy to tell whether or not she was sleeping during the talks.
The California State Fair will be firing up in August. That means fireworks at 10 P.M. every night of the Fair. Some of the fireworks can be seen from Grandpa's house but the best place to see them is on Arden Way. I know most of you don't know where that is unless you use a cyber-map program. But for those who do know they can appreciate the absurdity of trying to balance on the top of the fence at 950 Watt Avenue to catch a glimpse when we might have walked a short mile up to Arden School and had a spectacular view every night of the week.
We hope every one had a happy Independence Day and will have a great Labor Day weekend. We look forward to reading what you have submitted. We wonder if Todd and Sarah, Emily and Justin, Cassie, and Craig will be heard from soon, your brief updates mean a great deal to us all. Think of it as writing your personal history one month at a time.
Love,
the McClintocks
August 2008 - Westover, Mel & Carol
Well, this month went by just as fast as the last month. This summer has been nice because we really haven't had a very hot summer. It makes it so you don't feel like you have to hide inside the house. It is nice to take morning walks while it is still cool.
Mel and I have been busy with our ACN business. It is doing very well. We also have some of our kids involved. We have met some very nice people that we wouldn't have met otherwise. It has been exciting to see the business grow so fast.
This month we both gave a talk in church and I am giving another Relief Society less this month. I am substituting for a sister for June and July. It is nice to get those things out of the way.
We have a new principal at my school this year. She is a former teacher. I am looking forward to working with her. It is nice to have a principal who has spent a lot of time in the classroom.
We got to have Aaron, Mindy and family spend some time with us this month. Also Erica and the girls spent some time with us before Erica has the baby in August. Cassie will be coming up in August to go camping in Yosemite.
We are happy that so many exciting things are happening with our family. It is especially nice to hear from all of you to see how you are doing. Have a great rest of the summer!!
Carol and Mel
Mel and I have been busy with our ACN business. It is doing very well. We also have some of our kids involved. We have met some very nice people that we wouldn't have met otherwise. It has been exciting to see the business grow so fast.
This month we both gave a talk in church and I am giving another Relief Society less this month. I am substituting for a sister for June and July. It is nice to get those things out of the way.
We have a new principal at my school this year. She is a former teacher. I am looking forward to working with her. It is nice to have a principal who has spent a lot of time in the classroom.
We got to have Aaron, Mindy and family spend some time with us this month. Also Erica and the girls spent some time with us before Erica has the baby in August. Cassie will be coming up in August to go camping in Yosemite.
We are happy that so many exciting things are happening with our family. It is especially nice to hear from all of you to see how you are doing. Have a great rest of the summer!!
Carol and Mel
August 2008 - Wilcox, Todd & Tracy & Family
Dear Family,
I can't believe the month come and gone so quickly. Anyhow, Hotel Wilcox has a permanent resident for the month and my house has never been cleaner... can you guess who is staying? Yes, my mom! Kristy arrived on July 27th and will be staying with us till Aug 30. We hope to see as many of you as possible at my mom's wedding.
Also, the Hotel Wilcox expansion project is coming along well and should be done in two weeks or less. We are praying for less. But when it is all said and done we will have doubled our square footage! We have added two more bed rooms, one food storage room, a craft room, a bathroom, and a big family room. We just finished painting and had all the finished electrical put in. Todd just finished tiling the bathroom. Next will be the finishing the fireplace and laying carpet and putting in the toilet and bathroom vanity. Then I think we will be done!!!
Alexis has started first grade this year and is loving it. It is definitely weird not having her home during the day.
Brenton started speech therapy classes and I have already seen a great improvement. He will say please and more and thank you, I even heard him today trying to sing to Shrek 2. (Very Cute!) We are also trying to get him to work on eating more (or eating at all really). He would live off of milk if he could.
That's it from the Wilcox family!
I can't believe the month come and gone so quickly. Anyhow, Hotel Wilcox has a permanent resident for the month and my house has never been cleaner... can you guess who is staying? Yes, my mom! Kristy arrived on July 27th and will be staying with us till Aug 30. We hope to see as many of you as possible at my mom's wedding.
Also, the Hotel Wilcox expansion project is coming along well and should be done in two weeks or less. We are praying for less. But when it is all said and done we will have doubled our square footage! We have added two more bed rooms, one food storage room, a craft room, a bathroom, and a big family room. We just finished painting and had all the finished electrical put in. Todd just finished tiling the bathroom. Next will be the finishing the fireplace and laying carpet and putting in the toilet and bathroom vanity. Then I think we will be done!!!
Alexis has started first grade this year and is loving it. It is definitely weird not having her home during the day.
Brenton started speech therapy classes and I have already seen a great improvement. He will say please and more and thank you, I even heard him today trying to sing to Shrek 2. (Very Cute!) We are also trying to get him to work on eating more (or eating at all really). He would live off of milk if he could.
That's it from the Wilcox family!
August 2008 - Woodward, Kevin & Tammy & Family
Our family had a very enjoyable July. We watched the fireworks at the Air Force Academy and at a nearby country club all from the comfort and convenience of our home. I spent a night at our ward Girls Camp up in the mountains. I’ve been getting a lot of time in the high country this summer. Tammy received a new calling in the ward as the Primary Secretary. She’s been busy organizing things left and right. I believe she now surpasses all residing in our home in the number of e-mails and telephone calls that she receives. Arianna jumped to her next level at school. This is code for “she is coming along wonderfully”. I don’t know what I’m going to do when she leaves home and heads off for school at some point in the future. She’s the best hair stylist in town.
It really didn’t occur to me until just the other day that I had a unique opportunity to release myself from my calling as bishop. For that matter, to release myself from any calling would be an unusual experience. I did the deed last Sunday. It is wonderful to have our newly called brother, Bishop Rogers, now at work fully focused on our Northgate Ward.
We get to have baby-girl Emma come and visit us in early August while her mom and dad go to New York to do some house-hunting. We do the big handoff at Denver International. I don’t recall if they told us that we need to return her when they finish. We also look forward to Alexis coming for a week-long visit in August.
In the past words of Aaron and Adam, “hugs and kisses”. We love you.
The Woodwards
It really didn’t occur to me until just the other day that I had a unique opportunity to release myself from my calling as bishop. For that matter, to release myself from any calling would be an unusual experience. I did the deed last Sunday. It is wonderful to have our newly called brother, Bishop Rogers, now at work fully focused on our Northgate Ward.
We get to have baby-girl Emma come and visit us in early August while her mom and dad go to New York to do some house-hunting. We do the big handoff at Denver International. I don’t recall if they told us that we need to return her when they finish. We also look forward to Alexis coming for a week-long visit in August.
In the past words of Aaron and Adam, “hugs and kisses”. We love you.
The Woodwards
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