Senator Orrin Hatch's Christmas Song

It is quite pretty and, if you would like to learn to play it, I have included the music.

Found these pictures of Myton from the year Grandpa Pitts was born.‏

Kimberly wrote: I found this link:

 http://www.uintahbasintah.org/utahthenow.htm

Myton Main Street 1918

WWI Myton Armistice Day Parade

WWI Myton Armistice Day Parade in another view.

Myrna wrote: I wonder if any of these folks in these photos are related?


Melanie wrote: Wow! It looks just like I remember Nephi looking when I was young! :)

Melanie

Hope your arm is doing well‏--Eva

Dear Myrna,

 I do hope your surgery went well and that your arm is healing. Is is your right or left arm?

I was trying to finish my Christmas cards and got David's all ready to mail then this morning

it dawned on me they are not in Texas.  I am sure  you probably sent me their new address but with all of the mess I have with family history and birthday and Christmas cards, I cannot find where I put it .

Also, I realized I do not have Shawn's either.

  If you can, will you please send them to me?

  I hate being so slow.  I used to be able to make four batches of fudge in one day and now it takes me a week and I have only made three.  Hopefully, the last two today.  My last stroke

knocked my power of concentration all to pieces.  The only place I can concentrate is at the

Family History Library.  I can work there 6-8 hours without stopping but at home it is a nightmare.  Oh, well, we all do what we can.  I wish I knew how to cut down on my card lists

but do not want to leave anyone out; I am blessed with so many friends in Salt Lake and in two wards here.

   God bless you both.

Love you,

Eva

©

Utah remembers 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attacks Wednesday | ksl.com‏

AnnMarie wrote: This just appeared on KSL.com. It looks like it is at 11:30.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=960&sid=18373329#.Tt5i9v03Dno.email

SALT LAKE CITY — The rotunda in the Utah state Capitol will be the setting on Wednesday for an honor ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II.


With survivors in their 90s, the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs is paying extra attention to the anniversary this year because of the likelihood few, if any, Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive when the 80th anniversary comes around, said Craig Morgan, who is helping coordinate the program for the state.


Only four Utahns who are members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association in Utah get together regularly: Max Burggraaf, an electricians mate aboard the USS Nevada; Marion Kesler, a mess cook aboard the USS Hulbert; Kenneth Potts, a coxswain aboard the USS Arizona; and Ernal Underwood, a petty officer aboard the USS Helena. All four will be recognized at Wednesday's event.


Some survivors have never formally joined or been recognized by the survivors group, leaving the exact count of survivors in question. Estimates are that Pearl Harbor survivors living in Utah number between 10 and 15.


The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 with an Honors to the Nation Cannon Salute by the 1st Battalion of the Utah National Guard's 145th Artillery, set to take place at 11:48 a.m., which corresponds with the 7:48 a.m. beginning of the Japanese air attack, Hawaii time, on Pearl Harbor in 1941.


Scheduled speakers are Utah Lt. Gov. Greg Bell, retired Navy rear admiral Jeremy "Bear" Taylor and Terry Schow, executive director of the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs.


The Timpview High School Marching Band will also perform. The band just returned from Oahu where they hosted Burggraaf and Potts and their wives and performed at the Punchbowl Cemetery and other memorial sites near Pearl Harbor.


Retired Navy Capt. Doug Wadsworth will be the master of ceremonies, and the color guard will be from the University of Utah Naval ROTC.


Coming up on Wednesday:
We interview Pearl Harbor survivor Emmett "Cyclone" Davis and his wife, Marjorie. Davis will discuss a new book he has written about the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

Factor V Leiden

Todd, Melanie and Dad all have Factor Five. The thing that is surprising is that I do not because I have had the tests. I have had both types of tests three times. When I was having babies and getting blood clots, they tested me. Then, Dr. Tatton had me tested because he was concerned that the first tests had not been accurate. Then, when Melanie had her stroke when she was here in Utah, Dr. Bessendorfer did them again. 

My problems with clotting began with pregnancy. You're at higher risk of experiencing future clots if you or any of your family members have had blood clots in the past. This may be due to inherited disorders of clotting that can be measured in specialty clotting labs. Be sure that your doctor knows about your family history. If you've experienced DVT or VTE in the past — for any reason — you're at increased risk of developing the condition again. 

Dad got his Factor V gene from his mom. Though they have not been tested, it is likely that Don and Eva also have it because of the many blood clots they have had. Eva has had many, many mini-strokes. Factor V was responsible for the problems Melanie had.

Factor V Leiden

By Mayo Clinic staff

Factor V Leiden (FAK-tur five LIDE-n) is a common inherited genetic disorder that can increase your chance of developing abnormal blood clots (thrombophilia), usually in your veins.

Most people with factor V Leiden never develop abnormal clots. However, some people with factor V Leiden develop clots that lead to long-term health problems or become life-threatening.

Both men and women can have factor V Leiden, but women may have an increased tendency to develop blood clots during pregnancy or when taking the hormone estrogen.

Santa, Kimberly, Sorina, Brigitta at Grand American

Myrna wrote: Sorina, cute! That photo is certainly a keeper. Thanks for sharing.


Did you convince him, Brigitta, that you had been a "good girl" and belonged on the top of the list? You should have told him, Brigitta, that Grammy thought so. Thanks for sharing, Kimberly.

Thank goodness the two girls inherited the "not Pitts" nose. Pretty princesses.

Wow! I don't know who looks better, you three or the tree. It is a toss-up.

The Forgotten Carols: 20 Years of Holiday Magic

Twenty years ago, Michael McLean created a Christmas performance that has endeared itself in the hearts of thousands. This year, Alyssa was in the performance at UVU and AnnMarie bought us tickets. It was great!‏


Alyssa was in the choir and was the leader of the off-key on-stage group as well. She is a natural on stage and has a beautiful voice so we were very proud.

I can see why 'The Forgotten Carols" has been popular for such a long time. I loved, of course, that Alyssa was there and that she, and the way that she lights up a stage, were so appealing but I would go see it again because it has such heart. It was a great way to welcome the Christmas season.


Melanie wrote: Our Stake in Missouri put this on. It was good. I think Todd has seen it as well. How wonderful that Alyssa was able to perform in it. She has been very busy this year! Melanie

Todd wrote: Amy and I saw it at UVU. I really liked it. I bet she was terrific. 




Kirsten wrote: One of my FHE bros was in the "homeless" group, so i saw it at Timp High School 16 years ago.  It was great even then. Kirsten

Timpview PHP II Band in the paper again! This time in USA Today!

From: AnnMarie T. Howard
Chief Deputy Juab County Attorney
P.O. Box 90
Nephi, Utah 84648
(435)623-3460
(435)623-8919 fax
annmarie@co.juab.ut.us

Sent 12/5/2011 1:49:40 PM
Subject: Timpview PHP II Band in the paper again! This time in USA Today!

Here's a link to an article which includes Timpview PHP II Band in today's issue of USA Today, page 3A:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-12-04/veterans-students-visit-pearl-harbor/51646398/1?csp=34news

There's a nice photo taken by Richard Harris (Jaron's father) of Neal Hillam playing Taps!

Also, the PHP II Band will perform at the capitol on Pearl Harbor Day at 10:30 a.m. and should be returning to Timpview around 2:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Evelie Giddings

Program Car/Garage

Kirsten wrote: Press the outside 2 buttons on the Homelink simultaneously until the begin to blink. Once they do, release the buttons. Now hold the button you wish to program, and simultaneously hold the button from your old garage remote until the light begins blinking rapidly (the Homelink and old remote should be within 1 foot). If you have a "rolling code" garage door opener, you must go and press the "learn" button on your garage door opener and within 30 seconds go and hold the Homelink button in your car until it goes from a slow blink to a fast blink. Once that occurs you are done.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_Programing_garage_opener_on_a_Buick#ixzz1fgWLDU4n

Melanie and Shawn Smile

Melanie wrote: I wonder if those smiles were automatic, with scrunched eyes, while Dad took the picture with his amazingly, ultra-bright flash attachment. Remember how bright it used to be...we would blink, before it even flashed. :)


Myrna wrote: Ah, yes I do remember that. However, in this case, I told you both to smile and, whenever I did that, all I got was scrunched up smiles. ;) I FINALLY learned better.

Melanie wrote: I loved that hat! I wore it way beyond it's usefulness.

Myrna wrote: Grandma Smith bought you the hat. I loved it also.

Todd wrote: I remember both hats and remember wearing Shawn's coat in later years. 

Kirsten wrote: Oh my cuteness!!!!!!!