Meyers Christmas 2011‏

Melanie wrote: Mom,

I am sending this to you as an idea for you. I know how much you love this kind of technology. This is from our friend (and ex-Stake President) and his wife. Their children were friends with Siovhan. 

Also, note how they have their family party at the Grandparent's house (and their cabin at Bear Lake). They have balloon races, slip and slide, fishing hole, etc. I thought it might give you ideas to have your children help out with the activities when you all get together. Each family takes a day and plans the event(s), crafts and dinner for the day. They have five biological and one adopted son. 

Love, 

Mel

Myrna wrote: Thank you! It is great and it does give me a lot of ideas. I will be thinking this over and trying it out. I think, as you add your photos, you must have to have them in one file so that it would make it easier to locate them and then load them. I do love you! You are such a thoughtful daughter.

The books I sent this year may seem a bit different. I got the idea from President Monson's talk. I sent one of the books, "A Christmas Carol" to Siovhan. I sent you, Melanie, Braden's card. I sent him a separate card with a letter. However, you will need to open his Christmas one at the house and deposit the $25. 

I made this Smilebox for you.

		Merry Christmas from Kent & Marilyn Meyers. We hope you enjoy this different Christmas "letter".

Smilebox comes as greetings, invites, slideshows, collages, scrapbooks, and more.

Your Gifts

Myrna: I didn't wrap anything. My hand is such a slow-downer. So you must, likewise, just put your box under the tree. Yes, I saw that in your email. We pray every night that it will heal properly. 

Melanie: We drove through a little town outside of Dallas this past weekend. They decorate the Main Street and park just like Nephi used to. It was fun to drive through and look at the lights. It brought back some really good memories of coming home after visiting family and driving through the town.

I will post the website of the house that we are attempting to buy, so that you can see the house. It is nice, but will need several gallons of paint for the entry way. 
I bought you and Dad a Christmas present. It might not be there in time for Christmas and gift wrapping wasn't an option. So, if you receive a box from Amazon, before Christmas, just put it under the tree until Christmas. 

Thanks. 

Mel


Myrna: Nephi decorates even more now.

Empty Head

Myrna wrote: As Christmas gift from us, I ordered "A Christmas Carol" for you but I forgot to put in a gift card so you will have no idea where it came from. Sorry. I have an empty box on my shoulders that only looks like my head. There is nothing in there. My real head is on vacation. 


Siovhan wrote: Oh, Grammy. No worries. And that definitely doesn't mean you have an empty head -- I think it makes you a completely normal person. I forget things all the time. all.the.time. :) Siovhan 

Myrna wrote: I wonder though. I seem to be getting worse. When you are young, you just chalk it up to too much to do. When you get old, and see the condition of some of your friends, you think dementia is the cause. Dear, dear.

Siovhan: Sometimes I wonder if mine's not something more serious than just me being busy. But I definitely don't think you're demented. :) I think it's hard when you have 30+ grandkids ... and only one doesn't perpetually live with their parents (and moves around all the time) to get all the items included in their card. 

Plus that grandkid is just happy to get the card. :)

Myrna wrote: You and Brigitta are in the same boat. I have to keep calling her folks to get her address. I am glad you are happy to get a card from your weird grammy because I am happy to get an email from my beautiful granddaughter.

Kirsten You Have A Friend

This is Kirsten's email: jjwaite6@aol.com

This is Kara's email: karaboo2_nephi@yahoo.com

Kirsten wrote: Which Kara is this, mom? Kirsten

Myrna wrote: Sorry. It is Kara Garrett Manning. She wanted me to give you her email so that you two could visit from time to time. She operates a preschool from her home so she doesn't have a lot of time and she is not really fond of Facebook because she got a computer virus from it. She comes to the Manti Temple frequently and that is where I talked to her. She also buys mega honey from Jim and Julie every year.

Christmas Note from Grammy and Gramps

You are a gift from Heaven and, each day, I thank Heavenly Father for you and for the other members of our family. You have many unique talents. You are your own special person. You are different from all other people who live and yet you are the same: you have breath and blood; you know joy and pain; you think and ponder. But you are you and no one else can take your place. If you were not with us, no one else could fill the space. Each day, as I think of you, my heart smiles. I hope that you will always remember that no matter where you go or what you do, you are loved and loved greatly. In you, I see the good of the world. Because of you, I know that all will be well, that there will always be caring people who are considerate of others and who think first and then act. May you know joy. May you know true happiness. May your life be filled with those who surround you, daily, with the kindness you deserve and may you remember those who could use a little joy in their lives, and pass that kindness on. Have a happy and joyous Christmas and forever know that you have two people who love you greatly--Leonard and Myrna Trauntvein. 

Grammar Errors

Myrna wrote: I made a mistake in grammar in two places in the little notes I put in the cards with the money. Do not laugh too hard. But, if you want to keep the notes, please print off one of the corrected versions. Thank you and I love you.

You are a gift from Heaven and, each day, I thank Heavenly Father for you and for the other members of our family. You have many unique talents. You are your own special person. You are different from all other people who live and yet you are the same: you have breath and blood; you know joy and pain; you think and ponder. But you are you and no one else can take your place. If you were not with us, no one else could fill the space.. Each day, as I think of you, my heart smiles. I hope that you will always remember that no matter where you go or what you do, you are loved and loved greatly. In you, I see the good of the world. Because of you, I know that all will be well, that there will always be caring people who are considerate of others and who think first and then act. May you know joy. May you know true happiness. May your life be filled with those who surround you, daily, with the kindness you deserve and may you remember those who could use a little joy in their lives, and pass that kindness on. Have a happy and joyous Christmas and forever know that you have two people who love you greatly--Leonard and Myrna Trauntvein.

You are a gift from Heaven and, each day, we thank Heavenly Father for you and for the other members of our family. You have many unique talents. You are your own special person. You are different from all other people who live and yet you are the same: you have breath and blood; you know joy and pain; you think and ponder. But you are you and no one else can take your place. If you were not with us, no one else could fill the space. Each day, as we think of you, our hearts smile. We hope that you will always remember that no matter where you go or what you do, you are loved and loved greatly. In you, we see the good of the world. Because of you, we know that all will be well, that there will always be caring people who are considerate of others and who think first and then act. May you know joy. May you know true happiness. May your life be filled with those who surround you, daily, with the kindness you deserve and may you remember those who could use a little joy in their lives, and pass that kindness on. Have a happy and joyous Christmas and forever know that you have two people who love you greatly--Leonard and Myrna Trauntvein.


Melanie wrote: What? You're human? Thanks for ruining my Christmas. Next thing you're going to tell me is that Rudolph doesn't really fly. Great. ;P


Myrna wrote: May I use my hunt and peck typing as an excuse? Perhaps it is my mind? Oh, no! Perhaps I am human. What a shock. All these years I thought my family was right and that I really was a princess.

Melanie's Home

Melanie wrote: Howard said I could send you the link to our new home. You will probably have to cut and paste to your browser. 

Thanks.

Melanie

http://www.sawbuck.com/property/Dallas_Metro/Flower_Mound/9746287-3217-Hawthorne-Court/pics

Myrna wrote: WOW! That is one beautiful home. I know that you will enjoy living there. You will have a swimming pool which will be good for you because you were always such a good swimmer. It would be a waste for me and a joy for Dad. I wish that I could swim well. A pool is such a joy in the Texas climate. Mikaela will like it as well, right? I also see that you picked the good LDS community. Dad said it looked like the house had been owned by a Catholic because of the cross on one wall. The home will be glad to be owned by such a good family as yours.