CAMPING ARTICLE ON THE FAMILY CAMP‏

ARTICLE TITLE IS FAMILY TIME

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Family Time

A Utah council creates a dynamic week of individual learning and family bonding by staging youth and adult leadership courses along with programs for spouses and children.

The Old Folks at Home

Thanks to all of you for the great birthday gifts, the outstanding Christmas gifts and the wonderful family memories. Both Dad and I are grateful for all of you, each family member, and for the joy you bring to our lives.

The trip in early December to see the Nutcracker, which Alyssa danced in, was quite the experience. Siovhan, Mary, Julie and I got on the freeway by UVSC at 5:15 p.m. We arrived, because of the terrible snowstorm, at Thanksgiving Point at 7:20 p.m. The program, thank goodness, was late starting because even the director was late. It was to have started at 7 p.m. It was a great performance and Julie is still speaking to us all (she drove).

We enjoyed the month of December. It was busy with Dad and Jim spending a lot of time with the bees getting them to California for the rest of the winter. We sandwiched in a little shopping, saw a few programs, had two temple parties (I got food poisoning at one) and managed to get the lights up, and, thanks to grandkids, got the trees decorated. We even managed to make some gingerbread houses. Then to top my Christmas wish list, at last, I got the work done for my long-awaited downstairs bathroom! What a joy that is for me. I guess I won’t ever have to turn the washer on and make a mad dash for the upstairs ever again! Whew!!!! Of course, the downside is that I may gain weight from the inactivity.

Having a visit from all of you for Christmas was great. Even Kirsten, Jared and girls got to be here for Christmas, in person. Because of the sadness of Jared’s cousin’s death (He was married to our relative.) they were here for Christmas. (Thanks for going to the funeral and representing the family, Shawn. It was appreciated!) At one time or another during the holidays, Shawn, Kimberly and family; Eric, Amy and family; AnnMarie, Brandon and family; Jim, Julie and Mary; Kirsten, Jared and family; and Erin and Donovin all were here to visit us. We got to see and enjoy all of those family members here. Then we had the joy of going to see the ones who lived out-of state—Melanie, Howard and family; and Todd, Amy and family.

We had a wonderful time being present for Mikaela’s baptism. We appreciated the opportunity to say a few words and share our ideas about the gospel at the baptism. Thanks for asking us to do that, Mikaela. We also had fun with the family going to Mystic Seaport, to the movies, going to Harvard museum where they have everything from dinosaurs to glass flowers that were made in the early 1800s, having a family home evening, celebrating New Year’s Eve and Day and all the other great things we did together, including attending church. Dad even helped shovel snow and put in new lights for Melanie’s living room and computer room.

In Ohio we met little Hailey Maxine who is a beauty. One look at the photos on the CD and you will see that we are not prejudiced at all. What a joy to get to know her and to visit with the family. We were there for the blessing, as planned. In addition, we did a lot of Ohio things. We got to go to the Amish area, visit a cheese factory and a bakery and eat out. We also saw where Todd works, a large basket factory and went to Columbus a couple of times. We visited a great museum where there are all sorts of items of Ohio history from early Indians and pioneers to engines and modern objects. It was a very hands-on place and we enjoyed it. Dad got to go to scouts with Todd and the boys and the girls and I went to Emily’s dance and gymnastics class. Todd has a beautiful home and one of the biggest master bedrooms I have ever seen. It is big enough for some people to have for a house! I know a couple of early log cabins would fit inside.

Next week we will see two grandsons, Dane and Kyle, receive their Arrow of Light awards (in two separate ceremonies). That will be wonderful.

Bubba Knows Everyone!

This was too funny not to share. I hope you haven't all seen it yet. Myrna

Bubba Knows Everyone! 

Bubba was bragging to his boss one day, "You know, I know everyone that there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them." Tired of his boasting, his boss called his bluff, "OK, Bubba how about Tom Cruise?"  

"Sure, yes, Tom and I are old friends, and I can prove it."  

So Bubba and his boss fly out to Hollywood and knock on Tom Cruise's door, and sure enough, Tom Cruise, shouts, "Bubba! Great to see you! You and your friend come right in and join me for lunch!"  

Although impressed, Bubba's boss is still skeptical. After they leave Cruise's house, he tells Bubba that he thinks Bubba's knowing Cruise was just lucky.  

"No, no, just name anyone else," Bubba says.  

"President Clinton, "his boss quickly retorts.  

"Yes," Bubba says, "I know him, let's fly out to Washington." And off they go.  

At the White House, Clinton spots Bubba on the tour and motions him and his boss over, saying, "Bubba, what a surprise, I was just on my way to a meeting, but you and your friend come on in and let's have a cup of coffee first and catch up." 

Well, the boss is very shaken by now, but still not totally convinced. After they leave the White House grounds, he expresses his doubts to Bubba, who again implores him to name anyone else.  

"The Pope," his boss replies. "Sure!" says Bubba. "My folks are from Poland, and I've known the Pope a long time." So off they fly to Rome.  

Bubba and his boss are assembled with the masses in Vatican Square when Bubba says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." And he disappears into the crowd headed toward the Vatican.  

Sure enough, half an hour later Bubba emerges with the Pope on the balcony. But by the time Bubba returns, he finds that his boss has had a heart attack and is surrounded by paramedics. Working his way to his boss' side, Bubba asks him, "What happened?"  

His boss looks up and says, "I was doing fine until you and the Pope came out on the balcony and the man next to me said, 'Who's that on the balcony with Bubba?'" 

Photos of Mikaela's Baptism Sent by Melanie

Melanie wrote: Here are the pictures from Mikaela's baptism. Enjoy

Erin Has Tonsils Removed

Hello loved Grandparents,

Erin goes in for surgery @ 7:45 AM for a tonsil (tonsillectomy) appendectomy. Mom is stressing dad is handling it well. Grandma is staying home with Donovin. Thought I would drop you a few lines to let you know. We love you and we will keep you updated.

Arbree

Erin

Hello loved Grandparents,

Erin goes in for surgery @ 7:45 AM for a tonsillectomy. Mom is stressing dad is handling it well. Grandma is staying home with Donovin. Thought I would drop you a few lines to let you know. We love you and we will keep you updated.

Arbree

Myrna: It is 10 p.m. We just got home from the airport. It is too late to call now but we will call tomorrow to find out how our little princess is. Love, Myrna

5 degrees of separation‏

I know I have told a few of you about Sister Michelle Funk, who happens to be related to us. She is serving in our ward and is very dear to my heart. She can touch people in a way that pulls them in and her spirit speaks to theirs. She hasn't  told many members in our ward her story, but I was aware of it.

I will be sad when she goes home. I actually prayed for her not to be transfered this last time, because she has been so successful with one of our struggling young women, that I felt like she needed to stay for a while longer. My prayers were answered for a time. We will see what happens when the next transfers come. The following link is to the KUTV news story from 2-10-06. The older lady is a lady in our ward, who is home bound and the Sisters teach her when she can't make it to church.

http://kutv.com/local/local_story_040232445.html

Melanie

Oh, No, Tickets?

Mom and Dad,

I had the flight info emailed directly to your msn account the day we bought the tickets (Jan. 10).  That email should contain your electronic tickets.  Luckily, I printed out a copy of my payment receipt which has all the info, but not the e-tickets.  Check and see if you got an email from travelocity on the 10th.  I think you should be fine without them, but just to be safe here's the info I have:

Travelocity Trip ID 668690877078

(Check in at Airport for seat assignment:  you will probably have to request to be seated together--one of the flights [not sure if it was yours or ours, didn't have seats together, so they said to request them at the gate--the skycap guys can sometimes change that, too])

SATURDAY, JAN 28
9:21 am     SLC to Dallas/FtWorth (DFW)     American Airlines, flight 1032
                  arrives at DFW 1:06 p.m.
2:30 pm    DFW to Orlando (MCO)                American Airlines, flight 676
                    arrives at MCO 5:51 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB 4
2:35 pm    Orlando (MCO) to DFW            American Airlines, flight 484
                    arrives at DFW 4:32 p.m.        
6:25 pm    DFW to SLC                            American Airlines, flight 1925
                    arrives at SLC 8:10 p.m.


you should also be able to go into Travelocity.com and look up your itinerary via the "Travelocity Trip ID #" above.

Can't wait to see you!!!!

Love,
Kirsten

Thank You From Louise

Dear Myrna,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write the story about you father going to the basin to work for my dad.

I am sure my dad was no easy task master,  We found that to be true also.  But there was always something to be done on the farm and we knew that it just had to be done, whether we liked it or not.  I am glad that I had those experiences, but thankful that I didn't have to do it forever.

The work on my fathers story is going well,  I have alot gathered but now just need to get it all organized. 

Thank You again for your help.  It was really nice to meet you.  I am really sorry to say that I don't think that I had ever realized that Howard had been married before and had another child.  I think that I am about the same age as you and so the memories that I have of your dad were when he was married to Edna.  You are a delightful person.  I know that Charles and Merle think very highly of you  and your family.

I will hope that we can get to know each other better.

                   Love Louise Nelson

Itinerary - Columbus, OH - Jan 5, 2006

Todd wrote: Here is the correct one. I am cancelling the Southwest flight, so you can trash that itinerary.

Flight:  Providence to Columbus

E-Ticket purchase has been confirmed by the airline.  No tickets will be mailed. Airline check-in locations require government issued photo ID and may request proof of current date travel (such as a printed copy of this itinerary or a printed receipt) to issue a boarding pass. Airport security checkpoints may require you to display both your boarding pass and photo ID before proceeding to the gate, so we recommend that you obtain your boarding pass before proceeding to the security checkpoint.

Expedia.com itinerary number: 114881028263
Expedia.com booking ID:  2B9QY5 (1)
Airline ticket number(s): Check back in 24 hours 
Main contact:  LEONARD H TRAUNTVEIN
E-mail: ttrauntv@columbus.rr.com
Home phone:
(435)  6230195
Traveler and cost summary
LEONARD TRAUNTVEIN Senior Add Frequent Flyer number(s) $155.35
Myrna Trauntvein Senior
Requested: Low Fat/Cholesterol
Add Frequent Flyer number(s) $155.35
Taxes & Fees $73.90
Booking Fee $10.00
Print a receipt    Total (Discover) $394.60
Flight summary
To verify flight information, you can check your flight status and departure gate online, or contact the airline directly. Seat assignments, meal preferences, and special requests must be confirmed with the airline; we cannot guarantee that they will be honored.
Thu 5-Jan-06
Providence (PVD)
Depart 4:10 pm to Detroit (DTW)
Arrive 6:16 pm 
Terminal EM
605 mi
(974 km)
Duration: 2hr 6mn
Continental
Flight: 5261
Economy/Coach Class ( 10B, 10C ), Airbus A319
Detroit (DTW)
Depart 7:25 pm 
Terminal EM to Columbus (CMH)
Arrive 8:22 pm
162 mi
(261 km)
Duration: 0hr 57mn
Continental
Flight: 6447
Economy/Coach Class ( 18D, 18E ), DC9-30
Total distance: 767 mi (1234 km)
Total duration: 3hr 3mn (4hr 12mn with connections)
Thu 12-Jan-06
Columbus (CMH)
Depart 7:15 am to Minneapolis (MSP)
Arrive 8:18 am 
Terminal L
625 mi
(1006 km)
Duration: 2hr 3mn
Continental
Flight: 6489
Economy/Coach Class ( 19D, 19E ), DC9-30
Minneapolis (MSP)
Depart 9:00 am 
Terminal L to Salt Lake City (SLC)
Arrive 10:51 am 
Terminal 1
990 mi
(1593 km)
Duration: 2hr 51mn
Continental
Flight: 5679
Economy/Coach Class ( 24A, 22A ), Breakfast, Airbus A320
Total distance: 1615 mi (2599 km)
Total duration: 4hr 54mn (5hr 36mn with connections)
Airline rules & regulations
Tickets are nonrefundable.
Tickets are nontransferable and name changes are not allowed.
This price includes a nonrefundable $10.00 booking fee.
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