2012 October 1-15 Potts Newsletter

2012 October 1-15


MINNESOTA TRIP
1- Today we drove down in Minneapolis to check out the art museums but we discovered that they were closed on Mondays!  We went to eat at a place in the park and visited the Missisippi River instead. At night Dan and I watched Maddy while Tiff and Adam went out on the town.
2- taking more pictures, flying home. Joseph picked us up
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 -6- Divit had her ear operated on.  We got ready for heidi and Jason's visit and we watched general conference.  Then we had our planning session.  Joseph said he would help with things on Saturdays
7- Much of the family came to watch general conference with us
7- We just had a wonderful family dinner/birthday party.  All but Tiff, Adam and Maddy were here.
8- we were blessed to get a bed for the guest room for a great price.  We also had Heidis baby shower at kneaders.  She got lots of great gifts.
 - mom made Heidi a baby blanket, the went to St. George for a week with a friend then to a Hawaiian. Cruise with Burton.
- Heidi and the family went to the park and had pizza.  Jason, Joseph and McKinley went fishing.  In the end the guys came home with 4 catfish!!
9- Dan and I had John merchant for dinner.  Great visit. Changes in the wind.
10- Trisha and the boys as well as Heidi and her girls went and we went to Wheeler Farm.  It was a beautiful day and lots of friends. :)
10- Tonight we had a Halloween Party with 7 of our grandkids.  It included songs, games, stories, chicken nuggets, root beer floats and the fun of being together

MITT ROMNEY CAMPAIGN TRIP
Dan and I went for 3 days to campaign fort Mitt Romney in Vegas.  heidi and Jason and the girls met us in Cesar city on the way down. :). our adventure included going door to door (some friendly, others not answering, others not friendly) calling, meeting new people, going to sacrament meeting and staying at staying at the Marriott, meals and housing paid for, bus troubles and getting home at 1:30 AM on the last night.

Dan
1-Dan is taking the bean  challenge very seriously.  He is head and shoulders above  everyone.
 - 2 Dan read a book called rainy  days, sunny days.  One simple idea is to think 3 happy thoughts for every negative one.  GoOd advice!
 - but stayed up late and got up early to help Joseph with he's school paper
 - 3- We enjoyed watching the presidential debate
4- Dan went to a football game at the U with his new soft seat. He and Doug sure enjoy their football games
4- Dan was on the front page of the Salt Lake Tribune today!  He just happened to be in the right place at the right time at Fort Douglas!!
5- Dan went to the dentists then to Joshua's grandparent day.  Good thing he was there because I was so busy with taking pictures for the school that I had little time with him. at Night we had a fun date.  we went to rumbas for dinner then to Baskin Robbins then home to watch a movie about a dragon slayer.
8- dan took McKinley and Ireland on a,date. After that he went with me to take Lexus out for her birthday date at Wal-Mart. Fun!
10- Dan took Heidi to dinner and to see Carrie Underwood for a daddy-daughter date.  FUN!!

Patricia
 I also finished organizing the pictures for the year and redoing the SD card for our picture frame.  Tiffany helped me and I was able to send a blogspot for our family newsletter!!  It felt so good!
3- Dear Diary,
I am trying to listen to the presidential election.  It is frustrating.  Today was also many errands.  Divit will have surgery soon.
4- dear diary it is 67 degrees in the house today it is beginning to get cold.  I even started a fire.  In the afternoon Mom stopped by to visit.  I got to help her with her phone. I watched Trisha's kids while they went scuba diving! :)
 5= Dear Diary, I took pictures of grandparents/kids at Joshua's school.  There must have been 50 sets.  It was fun.  I hope they turn out.  I was embarrassed because my leggings were a bit small for me.  :(.  The good news is that a photographer taught me some things about my camera.  Thanks Father. - I cleaned my wedding ring today. 36 years. How blessed we are. I also gave blood and prepared the house for Heidi's visit
6- Dear Diary,
My neighbor Nancy, asked me to do some acting for her.  She had me go to a baby shower at her house.  When I learned who the party was for I dumped my purse out looking for my invitation, realized I was at the wrong place, grabbed some food and fled.It was fun.

DECISIONS- During my personal prayers today I was really talking to my Father about our decision concerning campaining for Mitt Romney this weekend. On Sunday they will take us to church then they want us to campain 2-3 hours before coming home.  That felt like breaking the Sabbath day to me... yet, I have felt impressed to help with his campain since I watched the video about Oboma and since the debates.  As I took a shower and continued pondering I wrote a mental list of pros and cons in my mind.  As I was getting ready for the day I thought of Ann Dibbs conference address.  She said we need to stand up and be counted as Mormons.  We need to say "I'm a mormon."  After that I felt comfortable with the decision since we are doing it as volunteers and there may be opportunities to share our faith.   I know that missionary work is a very good Sunday activity.  I haven't shared my thoughts with Dan yet but it has been a special morning. --- we plan to leave Friday 4 o'clock.

DECISIONS- i THINK  I spent 3 hours looking for a good cordless vacuum.  In the end _____________
9-dear diary,
last night I had a dream  about having a planning session with Dan.  I felt so thankful for his understanding and companionship and his hello with my decisions.
10- Wheeler farm with the 5 of our grandkids.  It was fun.  Lots of pictures
12- I went to the temple with Margaret this morning
FUN STUFF
Dancing with the grandkids, lying on the hammock in my heated blanket

THANKS
Tiffs example of complimenting, focusing on her guests, showing love to Maddy no matter what, showing appreciation, a clean room, safe trip to Vegas for Campaign, visiting with Heidi and Jason, new phone on the way, cute clothes, adventures, I'm thankful for my husband, Dan

MIRACLES:
8- We got a guest bed for a great price, I lost my debt card and I was blessed with, Heidi and Jason saved $2000.00 on their taxes!!
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Cindy
Cindy and family came to the big dinner and she made an amazing Dora cake for kezia.
-loss of stress and work at school but she is doing a fantastic job
- Dan and I got to go to grandparents day with Joshua.  I got to take 150 pictures for the kids and grandparents
- Cindy and girls came to Herodotus baby shower. She gave such cute clothes

Heidi
Notes for September and october see hjhiltonhappenings@blogspot.com

- Heidi and Jason's family came to stay for 5 day's. It was a wonderful visit.  It included a big family dinner, fixing up the guest room, taking the girls out  for dates, going to the Childrens museum....
9-Thank you Heidi for picking up the vacuum for me.  Thank you so much!!  Thank you also for helping me with my slideshow
- Heidi and the family went to the park and had pizza.  Jason, Joseph and McKinley went fishing.  In the end the guys came home with 4 catfish!!
10- Wheeler farm fun!
10- Dan took Heidi to dinner and to see Carrie Underwood for a daddy-daughter date.  FUN!!

Tiffany
1- Thank you for helping me with blogspot
** We had a wonderful time with Tff and Adam.  When we arrived she bought pistachios for me and gummy bears for Dan and had them on our pillows.  It was so sweet.  (See more notes above)
12- Tiff called to wish us good luck on the Romney Campaign

Trisha
1- challenges  at work
4- Scuba diving fun.  Parker, Spencer and I had fun on the deck swinging on the hammock.
8- Trisha Made a great breakfast for Heidi and I then she cut my hair.  Thanks Heidi
 10- wheeler farm friends and Trisha made fantastic sandwiches!
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Joseph
1- because of flying regulations Joseph is reevaluating his directions at school.
 - flying the helicopter
 6- Joseph worked on making a table rim for Lory Jewett-
7- watched general conference with Sheilisa and family.
 - 8- more helicopter flying.  Over I15 this time
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Josie
*** We are invited to Julia's 16th birthday party on October 16th****12 October 1-15