More Memories of my Family

Memories of Ladawn

I remember always thinking she was fun and pretty. She had the status amongst the younger sisters one time of being our favorite sister.

I remember when she got hit by a car. Mom and Dad gathered us together to tell us and we knelt down in a circle and prayed for her as a family. The spirit was strong and I remember having a peaceful feeling. Tears come to my eyes when I think of that time--it is something I will never forget.

I remember when she got married and going to her reception and eating ice cream.

I remember one time when her and Wayne came to our house to visit. Luella and Noelle expecially would remember this about me--how I loved to share a bed with someone. Ladawn and Wayne were sleeping on a foldout couch, which was the equivalent size of a twin bed. Every night that they were there, I would squeeze in between them and sleep with them (Each night, I did it in my sleep, so I had no recollection of actually climbing in bed with them--I woke up in the morning and there I was!) They didn't seem to mind (Did you?).

Ladawn is very talented when it comes to sewing and I remember a doll that she made for me. She sewed the face, the belly button and the bum, making it look somewhat realistic. It could wear newborn diapers and she made a dress for "her". I loved that doll!

She made me several dresses that I wore for a long time--many of which I wore on my mission and wore them out!

I used to think that she had such a pretty voice and I wanted to sing just like her.

I remember thinking that she had really cool and unique handwriting. ( I still think that!)

I remember when she came for surprise visits--they were happy, fun times. I remember feeling sad when she left. (See picture--don't be alarmed at the sight of the face in the middle!)

When they lived in England, Holly and I went to visit them. I was there on my birthday and she brought me breakfast in bed--a stack of doughnuts with candles on it!

When I lived with her and Wayne and their family for a little while, I remember her making the yummiest homemade wheat bread. We would get a slice while it was still hot, spread it with mayo, and put slices of tomato on it, then salt & pepper it. It was so yummy and I still make it! (Only I don't have Ladawn's yummy recipe--I had to find one of my own.)

I remember some yummy oatmeal butterscotch cookies she made frequently. Sometimes I would even sneak and get some out of her freezer. (sorry Ladawn! :)

I am thankful for the happy memories I have of Ladawn. I love her and hope she has a very Happy Birthday!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZANNE!

Suzanne, hope you have a happy day! We love you!

Lyssi and Brennan was our musical number for church on Sunday. It was beautiful. Everyone really enjoyed enjoyed it. Everytime I hear Lyssi and Ems play~I am so thankful that Teddie taught them to love the piano. They really enjoy it and for that I am grateful. They keep getting better and better. Thank you Teddie.

February Family Gathering

Hi Family. Kelly's coming up to visit and wants to have the family get together at Brennan's on Sunday February 15th at 5pm. Please bring an appetizer to share when you come. Check out the event details on Facebook and feel free to leave comments.

Happy birthday Keturah

I don't know if Keturah gets on this blog very often, but on the off chance that she does, allow me to take this opportunity to wish you (Keturah) a very happy birthday. I hope all is going well with you.

Why we're all so healthy!

Remember cracked wheat for breakfast, brewers yeast in your morning OJ (that was major incentive by the way to dash down at the first clang of the cowbell and drink my OJ BEFORE mom had a chance to put brewers yeast in it), TW3 (That Was The Week That Was) stew, soybean chili, soybean meatloaf, soybean peanut butter? Ahh, I'll never forget the chewy texture of beef tongue, that wonderful aroma and flavor of breaded liver and onions (aka salisbury steak). We lived on a farm with plenty of milk, but as the model for the churches "Provident Living" website, we had to mix powdered milk in with the fresh milk? The dinner table rules: "OK now, I'm putting the pancake batter on the griddle, so whoever says the prayer gets those pancakes if they are burned." or "If you spill on the table cloth (aka bedsheet) it's going on your bed tonight!" Well someone sent me a link to a video and it brought back a flood of memories I thought the rest of you might appreciate as well! Enjoy.

Our New Bedroom Wall Border

We are slowly redecorating this house and have painted our bedroom a pretty periwinkle blue. Curtains and bedspread to match. Brennan routed for us new base boards which we painted white. We were talking about a border for the bedroom and Dad said why not use the children's pictures. We are sure that you all will remember the 8x10 pictures that Dad and Mom had along a wall in their house. We resized and copied them to get them all about the same size and then made templates to be copied. We made about eight copies of each child's picture, including Harriet's daughter, Mary Ellen. During the Christmas break from Harriet's work, we applied the pictures. They look wonderful! And so unique. There is no other in the world like it! We thought that you would like to see them, too. Love, Dad and Harriet