January 15 - 31, 2010
Fixing up the new nursery!
Trisha and Darrin are having a boy!
FAMILY
17- Mellissa Higgs and Kurt Longson came over and helped Dan and I with our Family History. We hope to learn more about his Irish ancestors soon.
24 - Mom and I talked to my cousin Brad and got plans in the works for a summer Tew reunion. Tom, my undle is involved too!
- We received a home appraisal. We are refinancing so we can pay off our home sooner and go on a mission.
29 - Dan took the day off and we watched Heidi's kids while they went skiing for the day for their birthdays. We did lots of activities including painting, taking lots of pictures, playing games, making new laminated children's activity cards, etc.
- We watched Cindy's kids while she helped Tiarra sell girl scout cookies at the mall
DAN
20 - Progressive dinner with scouts turned out good
21- Dan and I went to the geneology center. We ended up running into Melissa Higgs (our family history specialist) and Vickie then eating dinner with them and getting directed to an expert in Irish history. Dan was able to learn a lot about his grandpa. It was all sooo exciting!!
22- For scouts they acted out the Princess Bride (this is his 3rd time doing it with various scouting groups. They have fun!
- Delivering flyers in the ward.
- Dan and I started on preparedness by working on our will etc.
- Dan is running with Ky to help him become "the biggest looser" at work.
30 - Dan and I went to the Texas Road House for dinner. It was yummy!!!! Thanks for the gift card Al. Then we went gift card shopping. It was fun
PATRICIA
17- I got set apart as the Primary Chorister today. What a neat blessing. The children sang in Sacrament meeting today.
20- Yea! I actually used my scanner and dvd burner today- and they both worked...finally! Thanks goes to Dan and Heavenly Father!
20 - I like having oils. They give me something to share with people like Bonnie who are sick.
21- Up at 4 with a headache. I get to watch Michael and Joshua Thursday mornings for Cindy now. - Fun walk with Lory Jewett (a friend and neighbor)
- Cleaning out the freezer
- I was embarrassed when I heard the DVD from Christmas. I had too much vebrado. CoLynne and I brain stormed. It helped.
I was sick for 3 days from the 11 - 13th. Clills, fever, nausea, nightmares, headpain.
- I went to the women's conference. I especially enjoyed Ann Carr's class on finances and order.
- I had my meds tested through Meridian testing. We'll see how that goes.
27- I enjoyed visiting with my friend CoLynne after her surgery.
- More dejunking done. It feels good!
31- I used the power point presentation Trisha helped me with in Primary. It was fun!
CINDY and FAM
-Kalli got asked out!... nope, it's not time yet!!! :)
- Kalli having some real challenges with her friend. Cindy took Kalli out and we watched the other kids.
28 - Michael and Joshua came over. We did reading, hot tubing, sauna, hammock and roasting marshmellows!
31- Cindy gave a FHE lesson about speaking kindly with the tongue of angels. She used a plant to show how we can become knit together in love. She did a great job! Afterwards we enjoyed watching extreme make-over.
Extreme Makeoover
In the end Cindy and Tiarra sold nearly 500 boxes of girl scout cookies!!
HEIDI and FAM
29- Heidi and Jason went skiing for the day. (See her blog)
http://www.jhhamiltonhappenings.blogspot.com/#uds-search-results
29 - Dan took McKinley to see the Princess and the frog while mommy and daddy were away for their birthdays
TIFFANY and FAM
- It looks like there is a good chance Tiff and Adam have found the right buyer for their home
TRISHA and FAMILY
- Trisha and I worked in the baby nursery to get the crib and changing table put together. It is fun to be with her and dream of days to come!
20 - Trisha and Darrin are going to have a BOY!! They came over tonight to show us the pictures and the DVD of our forthcoming grandson!
_ Trisha and Darrin went an a Mexican Cruise for their 2nd Anniversary!
JOSEPH
* Joseph continues to spend his days in Texas. The tough thing that happened was when he slammed his hand in a car door and had to have lasar surgery twice! It looks like the tendon damage will heal but it was a lot of pain for a while.
JOSIE
Sounds like things are staying busy at the Colton house between school and work. They continue to be thankful for their home and dogs. :)
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* At meal time try to ask "So, what did you do for someone today?" and Say Thank you!
* Saying Thank you is more important than saying I LOVE YOU!!
THANK YOU!!
* We cannot control the wind but we can adjust our sail!
* When I feel Satan taking over I go in another room, get down on my knees and ask my Savior to "cast Satan far from me." - from Women's conference
* I took my daughter to the mall to do some "people watching." We were looking at their body language to see whether their faces radiated peace or not. We could soon determine whose voice they were listening to! It was a good education for both of us.
- 10- Went skiing at Brighton with the scouts. Johney injured himself and ended up having ski patrol help.
- Margaret finished the power-point for our elementary school presentation. It looks great! Thanks Father. 
- 13- Our new printer finally came. We were just sad that it didn't have a flat glass to make copies with. I guess I'll use my camera more. 
:Tiarra ended up on crutches because of a playground accident. Cindy spent hours trying to find crutches. In the end Dan picked some up at primary children's hospital. 
- Heidi had had changes with getting enough sleep at night since Kezia wakes up 2-4 times each night. Jason would get up with her more but Heidi wakes up when he gets out of bed. She's looking forward to having her turn 4 months and trying rice cereal before bedtime. 
- Tiff was discouraged because she was having trouble with getting her neuroscience tests done. We had a prayer on the phone together and within days she was able to find a local doctor who will help her and change less! Thanks Father!
- Trisha and I enjoyed spending a day sewing for her nursery. I was grateful that the sewing machine doctor was able to come fix it in less than an hour after it started having trouble
