Christmas Light Parade and Lighting Ceremony

Here we are, Myrna and LHT, at the edge of the fence around the Old Mill Park just after the lighting ceremony and the light parade on Saturday (Nov. 30) evening. It was a lot of fun and the city is really brilliant. The Veteran's Memorial, Rose Park, Old Mill Park, City Park, the city buildings and the area where the FS kiosk is located are all decorated. It is beautiful. We were surprised at the turn-out and at how many entries there were in the parade. Dad said they just kept coming and coming. One fellow, standing nearby, said it was better than the Ute Stampede Big Parade. I think he was right. Of course, there wasn't as much candy.

New Toy

Grandpa T has a new toy. He bought it, of course, so that the grandchildren (and their parents) would have something to do when they come to visit. It doesn't hurt that it also has a snowplow. We all know that LHT digs out half the town with every snowfall.

Kyle and Koda

In the photo, Koda and Kyle are playing catch in the backyard. Koda, as you all know, is the Colorado Trauntvein family dog. He couldn't live with David and family because they are, for the next six months, leasing a home. Therefore, he has taken up temporary residence with us. Kyle was most happy to have a new friend to play with when he comes to visit. I think Koda likes it as well. I have found that Koda is a picky eater. He only likes one brand of dog food. Go figure!

Myrna's Baby Photo

Taken of Myrna on July 12, 1941. I was born on December 24, 1940.


Melanie wrote:

Mom,

Isn't the date supposed to be July of 1941 and not 1940? I think you would have been embrionic at the date you stated. :-)

Happy Birthday, Todd and Mikaela

Happy Birthday to two awesome people who just happen to share a birthday. Another wonderful person, Grandma Smith, shared the same birthday. Maybe good things do come in threes.

Grandma Smith Quote of the Day

Grandma Smith quote: "Use your head to save your heels." 

I was thinking of that today as I was running around trying to find something I had misplaced. She was right. Studies of memory show that if you are aware when you put something down, then repeat to yourself, "I put the (whatever) in (place)," you will remember where it is. It is that mindless searching that gets to all of us. Better yet, every used item should have a home and, no matter how inconvenient it seems at the time, it needs to go to its home the minute you are done with it. So, Grandma, kudos for the quote. I'll try to remember it in the future.

The Colorado Move

Photo one: Highway 50 leaving David's home. 

Photo two: backyard and the golf course.

Photo three: fishing stream just across the street. 

Photo four: Erin, Bree, Caydin (in Bree's arms) and Donovin.

Photo five: David, Erin and Donovin.

Photo six: Grandma Barbara and Caydin.

Photo seven: front view of the home.

Pritchett

Job Change‏ for Shawn

• Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:23:01 -0700

  From: S. Trauntvein

  I thought I would update all of you. I am resigning my position at the UofU as manager of Financial Aid Systems, to become a systems analyst at the Financial Aid Office of BYU.

  I start at BYU on the 15th of December.

  
  

  Myrna Trauntvein wrote on 11/25/08:

  Wow! I sure am getting a lot of opportunities to do my happy dance. Snoopy and I could really cut it up together. Congratulations!!!!!!!! Dad and I are proud. That is not a lot of time to get ready for the change. I just looked again at the 15th of December. We love you, Mom and Dad

  
  

Shawn's Job Change

Shawn wrote: I thought I would update all of you. I am resigning my position at the UofU as manager of Financial Aid Systems, to become a systems analyst at the Financial Aid Office of BYU.

I start at BYU on the 15th of December.


Myrna wrote: Wow! I sure am getting a lot of opportunities to do my happy dance. Snoopy and I could really cut it up together. Congratulations!!!!!!!! Dad and I are proud. That is not a lot of time to get ready for the change. I just looked again at the 15th of December. We love you, Mom and Dad


Eric wrote: Let us all do the  happy happy joy joy dance. When you get ready to move call me, I am sure that I will bo working that day or at least be out of town. Ha Ha. I'll help.
E.


Kirsten wrote: Wahoo! If we can't win the game, at least we can win the best people
on campus!!!! :)


Todd wrote: Nice!!!  Long commute.