September 2012 15-31 Potts Newsletter

2012 Sept. 16-31

FAMILY
- We had dinner on the deck with Cindy and family
- Stake Conference
- mom was  called as the teacher of teacher development ..:). Awesome mom
- We had John Merchant over for dinner and made a cake for his birthday!
- Our deck was finished!  yea!!! Love it.  Live tthe baby gate.
- Michael sleepover. He had peter come over for a while. They had fun on the tramp.
23- Michael gave FHE then we did smores in the back yard.
26- dan, Joseph and i along with tiff and Trisha started the bean thing.  A self improvement program

MINNESOTA TRIP TO SEE THE CHECKETTS
27- mom was kind to take us to the airport.  Our flight from salt lake was uneventful but the plane landed late and although there were 10 people effected they wouldn't let us on the plane.  We had to wait in a long line then wait another 2 hours to get on another plane.
 In the mean time we met Jessica, another plane passenger who was bumped. It turned out that she works in dans building and rents a home near where Tiffany lives.  Finally we boarded or final planet then realized I left my leather jacket in the airport waiting room.
28-Today we went  to the Mall of America.  We all ended up getting shoes!  Dan and I went for a long walk.  At night Dan and Adam went to get fishing supplies and they went to a baseball game.  tiff and I enjoyed a wonderful burrito dinner she made, enjoyed Maddy, had tea and hung out and tiff set up how to do blogspot slideshows for famy newsletters. Tiff also brushed my hair.
29- Dan and Adam went fishing at medicine lake and ended up with 2 huge monsters!  The guys cooked them.  They were delicious.

30- we enjoyed a quiet morning, went to sacrament meeting we came home, enjoyed a nice lunch, went to Parkers lake and walked all the way around it for our exercise.  At bright we had fun watching Maddy master the fine art of climbing strairs then played triple.yatzee.

DAN
15- Dan enjoyed going to the U of U BYU game with Doug
17- editing for Joseph and I
22-Dan,Joseph,Max and Michael went target practicing!  Fun!  Later at night Dan watched a U of U football game at Dougs house and we went to the Barlocker wedding reception
24- Dan took Michael and Joshua to the Circus! :)

PATRICIA
- I finished the newsletter for the family
- I felt sad and hurt over what someone said today.  I am thankful for prayer etc.
- taking Divit to vets for her ear
17- Visited Jackie and Milo, shared stories from the kids growing up years. 
18- Mom and I went to see Mitt Romney this morning. We saw Orin Hatch and Mia Love instead.  Romney didn't even make it to the location we were told.  After that I went Shopping with Trisha, ordering a replacement phone...
19-Trisha gave me some really cute clothes! I went to a Relief Society pot luck dinner
19- I helped Mom in her garage
19-Gwenivere just destroyed a whole bunch of pictures! GGGGGGGGGGrrrrrrrrr
19- Guitar Peer Pizza Party was fun.  Two of my students gave me gifts: flowers, a watch.  I will miss the kids.
20- Kerri and I had our meeting and came up with a new mission statement
21-22- Lots of trouble with headaches and neck pain. My head is shaky.  I think estrogen is one of the problems. I got that under control.  It must be mike of as neck problem. I will try massage, oils, heat and cold
23- I  went to the Brigham City temple dedication with Mom and my sister, Cindy
24- I took Mom to Costco for lunch and to get flowers for her 60th Anniversary.  

THANKS-homemade signs, texting, grandkids similar  interests, phone calls from kids, free time, walls with Cindy, insight from althea, organized shelves, fhe, signs from grandkids, notes, pictures, cell scans, loved ones, Dans edits, dans willing ness to help neighbors, deck finished, the bean thing, times when I am not shaky , birds on the tree, fhe, dinner talks about Apostles, Darlas email sharing and d het testimony, Trishas work on the bean list,
Open schedule, we got to Minnesota finally, the trees outside riffs window, poo pistachios, exedrine,  fans help with suitcase, blankets, my dizinesd is better, riffs exercise bike, Dan is so patient abouty lost coat, Vera to capture, blog progress, organizing pictures, friendly people at church, riffs yummy breakfasts, facebook, email

CINDY
- I enjoyed walking with Cindy after Tiarra's FHE
- 17- CINDY AND Mike dropped by to say hell
21- It was Michael's turn for a sleepover.  He got to go shopping with Dan and Joseph for target practicing stuff.  I made german pancakes in the morning then he got to go target practicing with the guys on Saturday. Later he played with Peter.  Wow, what a super sleepover

HEIDI
TIFFANY
TRISHA
19- Shopping with Trisha.  She gave me some super cute clothes!
21- Trisha did fun things with Darrin for his birthday.  She took him indoor sky diving and lots of other stuff then out to a bed and breakfast.  The boys stayed with their other grandmother
FROM TRISHA'S BLOG
On the day of his birthday I made his favorite breakfast-fresh toast. I know-simple-but he loves the stuff! He went to work to play a volleyball game (he's on a volleyball team at work) and unfortunately they lost. How dare they lose on his birthday! Then we went to lunch at Carl's Jr. Darrin loves Carl's Jr. and swears it's the ONLY fast food place EVER worth going to...:). We then dropped the kids off at my in-laws (Thank you thank you thank you!!!) and we were off to our mystery activities! Darrin had no idea what the plans were. So I just set the GPS to give him directions and we were off! We ended up in Ogden. Our first activity was indoor SKYDIVING at IFLY! Ever heard off it? It was AWESOME! It's an indoor wind tunnel that simulates skydiving. We both loved it! After that we followed the GPS again and it took us to LOGAN, UT. I surprised him with a Bed and Breakfast in Logan called Seasons at the Riter Mansion. It was not our favorite bed and breakfast we've ever been to but nice nonetheless. We went to dinner at an italian restaurant across the street that was sooooo good! Darrin got a pasta dish with PEARS in it and I got Sweet Potato stuffed ravioli. SOOO good people! The next day we went to the Gardener's Market in Logan, stopped by the Brigham City Temple so we could see it in person before the dedication, and then went indoor SURFING at FLOWRIDER and Rockclimbing. Boy am I SORE!!!! When you biff it surfing it hurts! And then it hurts more the next day... But we had a BLAST! And on Friday we'll be going indoor scuba diving-another part of his gift. I'm SO blessed to have Darrin in my life! He does so much for our little family and I just love the guy SO much!!!! Happy 28th Birthday My Love! Here are some pics:

JOSEPH
16- Joseph went out with Shielisa a few times last week.  Son Sunday he got to ride her horse!  She lives near Nephi
15- Joseph went on a date with ____ to see the comedy group called THE WISE GUYS
17-,FRUSTRATIONS.  the helicopter is having trouble and Joseph misses  flight time
18- Joseph's dog, Arthur is in the hospital in Washington
19- Joseph and I made bird food!
23- Joseph drove to Shielisa's place (Nephi) to spend some time in the evening after he made dinner for the family.
30- Joseph got to pilet a helicopter today.  It was headed for Pocatello but ended up stopping short of it because of a short.

JOSIE
17- Josie was sick for a few days. I hope you feel better soon
26- Josie sent a great update but I can't find where I put it.  I hope she writes a new one for next month.  Thanks Josie. Sorry

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Potts 2010 Yearly Newsletter

Patricia

• Patricia really has enjoyed leading the music in Primary. She has gone “high tech” developing PowerPoint presentations to help the kids learn the songs. She has received a lot of wonderful compliments on the children singing during sacrament meeting programs.
• Patricia focused on more speaking engagements this year. She and her speaking partners created a website. They spoke at the state mental hospital, Relief Societies and homeless shelters.
• Patricia continued her monthly temple trips with her daughters and grandchildren. She is wonderful at encouraging temple attendance.

Dan

• Dan had a successful running year:
• He trained with a neighbor, Ky Lovell, for the March 2010 version of the Salt Lake City Half Marathon. It was Ky’s first. Ky is a reformed non-runner who decided to take up running in order to win a “Biggest Loser” contest at work. Ky won the contest and picked up a tidy $1,800. Ky and Dan did well in the half marathon.
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• Dan and Heidi trained for the Top of Utah Half Marathon (held late August in Logan, Utah). Trouble was that they didn’t know that the event had invoked a limit to the number of runners (i.e., their registration was too late). Heidi and Dan already had hotel reservations so they designed their own half marathon course in Logan. Their event was even more fun and was complete with finisher medals, T-shirts and photos.Dan successfully completed a work fitness and health program earning $200 for his efforts.
• Dan had an abdominal hernia repaired in late September that was caused by his kidney donation surgery two years earlier.
• Dan has become a genuine University of Utah football season ticket holder. He went to all of the home games with Doug Isackson and is planning on attending the Las Vegas Bowl on December 22nd when the U of U takes on Boise State.
• Dan enjoyed several fishing trips to Strawberry with Doug Isackson. The October trip was the most successful and the Potts sponsored a fish fry to celebrate. Dan also did some fishing trips to the Unitas which he says were a lot of fun.
• Dan is still working with the young men. His highlights were a youth conference held near Escalante, Utah where the group hiked slot canyons called “Peekaboo” and “Spooky”, hiked the “Hole in the Rock” canyon down to Lake Powell, hiked into Calf Creek Falls and ate lots of great food. A few weeks later, Dan and other leaders took a group of older boys to Havasupai near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The 10-mile hike down into the Grand Canyon culminates with a garden of Eden-like collection of waterfalls and scenic vistas. Unfortunately the trip was visited with tragedy when a neighboring Boy Scout troop lost a leader who drowned.

Dan and Patricia

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• Dan and Patricia took 10 days and went on vacation to the Dominican Republic with Trisha and Darrin (they talked us into it). It was a lot of fun and included snorkeling, restaurants, shows and a trip to the temple. The only drawback was Patricia’s injury to her wrist while kayaking.
• Dan and Patricia did a big trip in March visiting the Pitts, Tews, Tiffany and Adam and Joseph. While with Tiffany and Adam, we helped them with yard work, went to a production of Guys and Dolls at the Gilbert, Arizona version of Hale Center Theater, went to a major league Spring baseball game featuring the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Los Angeles Angels and visited the Heard Indian Museum. On our visit with Joseph at Fort Bliss, we went to several movies, visited the White Sands National Monument and the Carlsbad Caverns. We drove lots of miles but really enjoyed the trip.
• Dan and Patricia received a great deal from the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas and decided to make a trip out of it in May. They stayed on the 51st floor, had a great view of the city and went to a Cirque du Soleil type show called ‘Le Reve’.
• Dan and Patricia were able to see “Celtic Woman” in concert when they toured Salt Lake City in May.
• Dan and Patricia attended an inspirational motivational seminar in June held at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
• Dan and Patricia enjoyed a weekend with Doug and Darla Isackson in Park City in July. Dan and Doug went fishing and Patricia and Darla enjoyed their writer’s retreat.

Family

• Trisha gave birth to Parker, our 8th grandchild, in June. It was a difficult posterior birth, but we’re so happy that mother and baby are doing well.
• Heidi, Jason and their three children McKinnley, Ireland and Kezia moved in with us in April. We have been enjoying seeing them so much more than we otherwise would haveDan and Patricia sponsored the “Potts Family Staycation” during August. It involved a lot of fun activities including pedicures, shooting, shopping, game night, recreation center activities, family pictures, This is the Place State Park, Hogle Zoo, Snowbird, Living Planet Aquarium, Lion House, Discovery Gateway, Hansen Planetarium and Thanksgiving Point.
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• We were concerned about our grandaughter, Kezi when she spent nearly a week in the hospital due to a heart condition. We were so thankful to have her home again with us.
• Adam Checketts, Tiffany’s husband, graduated from a prestigious international MBA school (Thunderbird) in Phoenix, Arizona.
• We were saddened when Tiffany miscarried in August.
• The annual St. Patrick Day party as always was a great hit with the grandchildren. Since we have some Irish blood, it’s especially fun. The Tews hosted a family reunion at our ward house this summer with nearly 150 people attending.
• We enjoyed our annual July outing to Oxford, Idaho to visit Patricia’s brothers. The horse backing riding, water skiing, fireworks and visiting were very enjoyable.Kezia, our next to the youngest granddaughter, spent some time at Primary Children’s Hospital with some scary health concerns. We were so thankful that she finally came home and is doing well.
• We enjoyed watching movies this year. Our favorites were Avatar, Blind Side and Toy Story 3.
• We really all enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics this year. Go USA!!!
• Joseph continues his enlistment with the Army at Fort Bliss, Texas (near El Paso). He is in field artillery. He has really gotten into longboarding and skeet shooting. His battalion has spent a lot of time in the field this year.

We hope that your Christmas and New Year is the greatest!!!

Thinking of you

The Potts

May Memories 2010 including Mothers Time Out

 

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2010 March 1-15

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POTTS FAMILY NEWSLETTER
January 1 - 15 2010


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CINDY, KALLI, TIARRA, MICHAEL, JOSHUA AND CINNAMON
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HEIDI, JASON, McKINLEY, IRELAND, TUNDRA & SYDNEY
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Potts Newsletter March 1-15 2010

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POTTS FAMILY NEWSLETTER
March 1 - 15 2010


DAN AND PATRICIA TAKE A ROAD TRIP
Dan and I wanted to go visit my parents, Pitts, Tiff and Joseph so we planned a day and took off on:
Friday March 5th.
- Dan drove nonstop to St. George only stopping for gas.
- We stayed at Pitts while there and got to become reaquainted with Dianne and her family, Dave's sister. Grian is staying there and well as Joe and Ilene so with us there it made 5 families!
- Dave works for the theater now because he feels good enough. What a miracle!
Saturday 6
- Heidi and Jason came down to St. George the same weekend we were. We enjoying going to a birthday party for Heidi at Jason's brother, Jeff.
-I enjoyed a nice walk with Dan and Joann
-Joann went to the temple with Dan and I. It was wonderful.
Sunday 7
-Dan and I went to church with Tews then to their house for a wonderful been stroganoff dinner
-At night we went back to Pitts and I got to help Dianna's daughter with Guitar
Monday. 8
- Dan drove all the way to Phoenix and we listened to A FAMILY APART audio book then an audio book about Anne of Green Gables called GREEN GABLE
-At Tiff and Adams we enjoyed the hugs and a wonderful potato pasta dinner then a rousing game of triple yahtzee.
-I enjoyed walking with Tiff
Tues. 9
-Dan and I enjoyed walking
- Tiff made us a yummy breakfast with english muffins. yum
- Dan went to his doctor visit
-We went out to the MEATBALL MOVIE
-Tiffany gave the girls and I makeup
-Dan mowed the back yard and Tiff and I did weeds in front
-fun with Simba and Fiji
Wednesday - 10
DANS BIRTHDAY!
-Dan and Adam went to a watch a major league spring baseball game between Cincinate Reds and Las Angelas Angels. The Reds won!
-Tiff tried hard to have their home short sale go through. We tried to help but it didn't work. The bank said no. It was really tough for them.
- I worked on editing Darla's book
-We went to see the 2012 movie
Thursday 11
-:Dan and I enjoyed another walk
- Dan and I were excited to go to the Mesa temple. We were even the witness couple
- We took Tiff and Adam out to an Italian Restaurant then to Hale Center to see Guys and Dolls
FRIDAY 12
TIFFANY'S BIRTHDAY. DECORATIONS AND ALL
-We took Tiff to Crackers for Breakfast then to HEARD Museu for the morning. We had fun playing the "guess each other's favorite" game.
-Movie: Where the Wild Things Are
Saturday 13
-Dan and I left Tiffs at 8:30 A.M. with hugs and kisses
-Long drive to El Paso. Once again Dan drove and drove.
-dINNER AT A cHINESE PLACE
-Met with Joseph and went to the movie LIGHTENING BOLT
Sunday 14
-We went to church and met a young woman named Shalisa from Fountain Green.
-We ended up taking her to white sands with us and had lots of fun. On the way home we played the association game and the scripture game.



DAN
:Unfortunately Richard lost his toe because of diabetes. Dan took him back and forth to the doctors. Father, please help him as he reguilds.

PATRICIA
:Some discouragement that brought me to my knees, oils, CT and EFT. I was thankful for these tools.
- Helping Darla edit for her suicide book
- I had a chance to help Anna with her depression issues.
- Darla was interviewed on the Stephen Kapp Perry show. What a blessing
- I finished listening to the book BEYOND THIS MOMENT
- It was fun to have Darla over for Breakfast
- I listened to a book on tape called rising storm
- I was ornery for 2-3 days on the trip. Yuk.
CINDY, KALLI, TIARRA, MICHAEL, JOSHUA AND CINNAMON
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HEIDI, JASON, McKINLEY, IRELAND, TUNDRA & SYDNEY
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:Kezia gave up the pacifier and after a tough week she is sleeping better and doing better. Thanks Father
-Heidi got called to be a Primary Chorister! Just like me!
TIFFANY, ADAM, SIMBA, FIJI
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TRISHA AND DARRIN
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JOSEPH
-Joseph's biological sister, Tiffany, had spinal meningitis. It got so bad that he was flown back by the red cross to spend a week with her. She perked up and was able to come home to take care of her little boy. Thanks, Father.

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-God can educate our desires
-Being led by the spirit not knowing beforehand
-Ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith.
-For this is my work and my Glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
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