How Did It Go? From Barbara

From: "Barbara Anderson" <bander55@charter.net>

How was your visit? Aren't the little kids great? I love the big kids too, but those little ones are so special. Donovin is unbelievably smart. Erin is too, but not in the same way. It is going to be so much fun watching them develop.

I am really sorry David has to work on Thanksgiving. I was looking forward to getting out of this town for a while (yes, I was planning on coming). Maybe Bree and I and the kids ought to come up anyway. No, that would be mean.

Write me.

Love Barbara

Thanks, Todd, for Newsletter Photos

Thanks to those of you who sent your newsletter items. If you are going to
get it by Thanksgiving, the rest of you will need to get on the ball. It is
almost time for the December news and we are still working on November.
Those who sent November news did not send photos. Do you want to send some
posthaste? I am printing on Wednesday.

Todd and Amy may have a new baby by then and none of you will know when, why or how because we haven't got anything printed.

Love, Mom

David said he bought tires for the car when I asked him if I needed me to help make a car payment. I wouldn’t know that he was late except the credit union called and asked if I wanted to transfer some funds since I am co-signer. David said he did not need help but would be late because of the tires. I spent the first half of my married life juggling payments so I do not judge and understand. I also understand that tires for a needed vehicle might seem like the best option at the time.

For their anniversary present we are going to send them to the BYU game. We are paying for the gas, the tickets, and some treats for the game. Bree may not be the fan that David is but will, we were thinking, enjoy the time.

As for our talk, we all have to decide what is important in life and then do it. If Bree and the kids are important, then it is worth the sacrifice for David to continue to love through the bad as well as the good. It is also a two-way street. His little family is important to David. I told David that he and his family were also important to me and to Leonard. All of my family is important to me and I would do a great deal to have them be happy. Bree wants to be the person that she THINKS we want her to be. She has to know her own worth and value. We all do. I need to think that I have value and so do you.

Are we all willing to ALWAYS tell the truth, even when it is unpleasant. You can't judge someone else unless you can live that way yourself. I am not always willing to upset people by being honest. Sometimes I just avoid answering the question so that I don't have to upset anyone and don't have to lie. It is called avoidance. I think that is also dishonest.

David really loves Bree. We all do. I pray each day that all will be well for all those I love, and I do mean all. Each child, each spouse, each grandchild has great worth. You also have great worth. Hang in there. Grandma. Remember that I love you and that we are in this together. Who knew that being the parent of adults would be as interesting as being the parents of toddlers is?

Love, Myrna

Is this you, Garth?

Myrna: Is this you, Garth?

Walking Clubs in Utah

*CASTLE COUNTRY WANDERERS 

1645 E CASTLE CIRCLE
PRICE UT, 84501-0000

GARTH CHILDS - 801-687-9072

Garth: I dont rember the address but, yes, while I was in the Guard I was a member of this walking club. (We started it when we came back from Deseret Storm.) The Guard unit sponsored several walks around the area. Haven't done very much with them for several years. How did you happen to find this?
Myrna: I was trying to find a reference for the paper about walking clubs.

Questions for Barbara

Does Erin like the new school and has she adjusted to the change?

Is Bree going to get the money for selling all the homes? Did she make the sale completely or was it partially a company thing so that they will take the money and she won't get it? I have been hoping that the money will really come through for them.

In addition, I was wondering if you could open the newsletter from the Trauntvein family that I sent to you. Would you prefer a hard copy?

Love you, Myrna

Louise Edwards Nelson

Myrna, We spoke briefly at your father's funeral. I am Louise Edwards Nelson. My father was Vernon Edwards, your grandma Pitts' brother.

My father was killed in a farm accident when I was 16 years old. I am ashamed to realize recently that none of my children or my brothers children ever knew their grandfather Edwards, and never will know anything about him if I do not try to gather and put together something.

My father was always one to make sure that we kept in touch with family, but I am sorry to say that after he was killed we did not stay in close touch with his side of the family with the exception of brothers and sisters.

They tell me that you are the genelogist in your family and that you may have some information that I could use. I am hoping. What I am looking for is any information or stories about your grandmother Pitts family when she was young and the children were growing up out in the Uintah Basin. Anything that Tom Pitts may have written or told about their early marriage and freighting between Myton and Helper.

Your father was only nine years younger than my father. I know that they worked together as they got older and if you have any mention of my father there, or any stories of when they were kids, I would really appreciate hearing them.

Uncle Charles was 15 years younger that my dad so he knows nothing of my dad's childhood.

Please let me know if you might have anything that I could use in my father's history or if you know of anyone that might.

Thank You Louise Nelson lnelson@networld.com

Louise: I do have some things. I was wondering if you would mind being a bit patient with me. The sisters and I are trying to empty out Dad's house so that we can sell it. I think we are planning to be done somewhere around the first week of December. Give me a bit of time and I will get some things together for you.

The Boltons Came to Ohio II

Happy Thanksgiving from Auntie Eva Dixon

HAPPY THANKSGIVING  from me to you.
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FIRST TIME TURKEY COOKER.

One year at Thanksgiving my mom went to my sister's house for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store. When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen, and inserted it into the turkey, and re-stuffed the turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back in the oven.

When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing. When her serving spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird.

With a look of total shock on her face, my mother exclaimed, "Patricia, you've cooked a pregnant bird!"

At the reality of this horrifying news, my sister started to cry.

It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!
Author unidentified!

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The turkey shot out of the oven and rocketed into the air,
it knocked every plate off the table and partly demolished a chair.

It ricocheted into a corner and burst with a deafening boom,
then splattered all over the kitchen, completely obscuring the room.

It stuck to the walls and the windows, it totally coated the floor,
there was turkey attached to the ceiling, where there'd never been turkey before.

It blanketed every appliance, it smeared every saucer and bowl,
there wasn't a way I could stop it, that turkey was out of control.

I scraped and I scrubbed with displeasure, and thought with chagrin as I mopped,
that I'd never again stuff a turkey with popcorn that hadn't been popped.

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Q: What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
A: He got the stuffing knocked out of him!

Q: Why wouldn't the turkey eat any dessert?
A: He was stuffed!

Q: Why was the turkey made the drummer?
A: Because he had the drumsticks!

Q: When did the Pilgrims first say, "God Bless America"?
A: The first time they heard America sneeze.

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Gladys.
Gladys who?
Gladys Thanksgiving!!!

May your stuffing be tasty;
May your turkey be plump,
May your taters 'n gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious,
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs.

A Little About Cassie Pitts

1. What's your full name? ?Cassandra amber Pitts
2. How old will you be on your next birthday? 13!!!
3. What are you listening to right now? mom's TV
4. What are the last four digits of your phone number? 5981
5. What was the last thing you ate? ceral
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink
7. Where do you plan to go on your honeymoon? hawaii
8. Last person you talked to on the phone? Aunt Sue
9. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Let's just skip that one
10. Do you like the person that sent you this? Yes, she is my friend!!!
11. Your favorite drink? milk
13. Favorite sport to partake in? bowling
14. Favorite sport to watch? anything with Hot Guys
15. What's the next CD you're going to get? Kenny chesney (so hot)
16. Did you ever wear braces? Nope
17. Best memories: The day my brother was born!
19. Siblings and their ages? Kayla:9, Robbie:3
20. Favorite month? December
21. Favorite food: Mexican
22. Last movie you watched?Black Beauty
23. Are you too shy to ask someone out? not sure
24. Favorite place to go on a date? not sure
25. Do you like scary or happy movies better? Happy.
26. Summer or winter? Summer
27. Hugs or kisses? Both
28. Relationship or single dates? Depends on how hot the guys are.
29. Chocolate or vanilla? vanilla
30. Who is most likely to respond? Mom
31. Who is least likely to respond?Kenny Chesney
32. What books are you reading? a game of thrones
33. What's on your mouse pad? It's just blue
34. Favorite magazine? any thing with hot guys
35. Favorite smell? baby powder
36. Least favorite smell? dirty diapers
37. Worst feeling in the world? When someone you love dies.
38. How many rings before you answer the phone? 2
39. Future child's name? Samantha mclane, Brian Jerfory
40. Glass half empty or half full? Aren't they the same????
41. Favorite movie(s) Dirty Dancing (Patrick swazey is so hot)
42. What's under your bed? nothing unless Mandy has brought something under there
43. What is your favorite number? sweet 16
42. One nice thing about the person that sent this to you? Beth is a very sweet and loving person. She would do anything to help anyone She and my mom are my heros
45. Many friends or one best friend?one friend Beth
46. Favorite current TV shows? Teen Titans
47. Do you have a boyfriend or a girlfriend? no
48. Worst thing about your life? My reflection
50. Would you like to marry a famous person? Yea, been dreamin of that for 12 years

New addition to the Childs family‏

Sorry I am slow getting this out. Connor David was born Oct. 25 at 9 p.m. 
He weighed in at 7 LBS. 14 OZ. and was 20 inches long. Her biggest baby and 
longest pregnancy. All are doing well. Desiree is even handling the new 
little brother well.
Hope all is well with everyone.
Kate