Events in May

This has been a busy month of May. We enjoyed seeing granddaughter, Sydney, perform in her 8th grade school play, “The Velveteen Rabbit.” May 6th we attended Asher’s Baptism in Eugene. Corwin & Lynette, Leslie and some of her children were there, too. It was delightful to see them and get a brief visit about their mission plans.

I spoke in the Powell Valley RS on Visiting Teaching for their VT Convention. I hosted my Book Club group in our home the next day. May 12th we drove to Moscow, ID for Austin’s (Doutre) Graduation with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the Univ. of Idaho. It definitely was a joint effort, as Julia was a tremendous support to him to make it happen.

On the evening of the 18th I headed to Ondalynn & Gary’s home to tend their children until Monday evening the 22nd while they were on a short getaway to New York City. I attended cute Kaeley’s Pre-School promotion Sunday evening Isaac & Paxton had a sleepover here and then Crismon joined their family for a hike at Beacon Rock State Park in Stevenson, WA. In between these events we served in the temple, attended some school concerts, and Crismon has kept busy with Church meetings and assignments.

May Events in Eugene

Thurs. morning the 25th, we went to Eugene for Addison’s musical, “Fiddler on the Roof.” He played the part of the tailor. We stayed in Eugene until Saturday afternoon to be with their boys while Seth was in San Diego for meetings, and Tiffany flew to Seattle to participate with her sister in the Northwest FolkLife Festival. They were the final performance doing a Reader’s Theater type performance with singing. They were a hit! Crismon enjoyed going on a hike Saturday morning with the boys to Spencer’s Butte. We had lots of fun being together, and I think Dad and I beat the boys in Acquire, my first time!

Austin's Graduation & Pullman

We drove to Moscow Idaho for Austin's graduation with his Masters in Mechanical Engineering on May 12th, Friday. We had dinner with the Doutre's on Friday night in Pullman and then the Graduation Ceremony was on Saturday morning. It was so thrilling to be there for this special event. We are so proud of Austin for his excellent achievement. Before leaving Moscow we stopped at the hospital where I was born way back in April 4, 1952.

It was fun for me to visit Pullman before heading home. I loved going by the home I grew up on on 721 Monroe Street. We went to the back of the house and it seemed so small from what I remembered in the alley way. The Clark's house that was next door is so nice. I have many fond memories growing up there and us playing the the neighborhood kids in the Clark's backyard, next to our home. The street was so narrow. Everything looks so different as an adult. Stadium Way was a prominent street I remember growing up.

Emily & Bronson visit Hawaii

The first week in May Emily & Bronson visited the William's family in Hawaii. Thanks to the tax return they were able to make this trip. I'm so glad they got to go over there while Meredith's family was there to host them. They had a terrific time that week with these cute kids.

Asher's Baptism

Asher was baptized today by his father, Seth, in Eugene. We love living close to them so we could attend this special time together. He shared his baptism day with other children in their stake, so we took turns using the baptismal font. The Vance's, Caudle's, Grandma & Grandpa Gee, Janice's sister Carla & Bob Nichols, Corwin & Lynette, and cousin Joseph's wife, Leslie, and children were all able to be there, too. He received a beautiful blessing from his Dad, as well, as he was confirmed. A few thoughts I remembered, "Aways remember in your heart this day. Look to Priesthood holders ahead of you, your uncles and grandfathers as examples. Always look to serve." We gave Asher his scripture case. He is a fine young man and it was so special to see him baptized into the true Church and Kingdom of God on earth. He now has started on his covenant path. Tiffany prepared a lovely buffet of snacks and treats for an Open House they had afterwards for family & friends.