May 2021

5.31.2021

Sweet, salubrious & sanguine scions,
(delightful, pleasant, happy, family descendants)

Last week we went to Paris...





(wait for it)...





Idaho. 

1) a nice little road trip
2) 25 minutes north of Garden City, Utah.
3)  Paris Tabernacle was completed in 1889.
4)  Paris boasts at least one creepy antique shop...
5)...which redeems itself by selling delicious Zotz candy. 
6) we drove back to Garden City on the shore of Bear Lake. 
7) Bear Lake has about 50 miles of shoreline 1/2 in Utah, 1/2 in Idaho. 
8) ...known as the Caribbean of the Rockies
9) ...area is famous for raspberry shakes
10) Cam & Kim hosted us - THANK YOU! 
(we missed Matt...and ALL the rest of you)

Important events;
May 31st ~

June 2nd ~ David’s HS graduation day
June 2nd ~ Matthew makes a cap & gown look good! 
June 2nd ~ A ceremony of distinction for Josh 
June 5th ~ Randi & Roy’s 8th Anniversary
June 5th ~ we begin our flights to Tanzania,  2 layovers, arriving on the 7th. Home again on June 24th. 

We are adding you to our safari contact list. The travel guide might send you a few updates while we are camping in the Serengeti watching for the Big 5.  Who can name the Big 5 animals we hope to shoot - with our iPhones? 

We love you forever,
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)

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5.23.2021

Far-reaching Fond Felicitations Formidable Family,

Last week my family (minus one sibling) shared a meal on the occasion of my mother’s birthday.  I remember thousands of sit downs (meals) with this group of siblings in the 60’s and 70’s, none of which were as enjoyable as this one. Time is a great teacher. We have learned to converse politely, eat our vegetables, overlook faults, laugh uncontrollably, love unconditionally and appreciate parents. 

“Family life is the best method for achieving happiness in this world, and it is a clear pattern given to us from the Lord about what is to be in the next world.” -S.W. Kimball

1) Keep us from pettiness.
2) Let us be thoughtful in word & deed. 
3) Help us to face each other in deep trust without fear or self-pity.
4) Help us to guard against fault-finding...
5) ...and be quick to discover the best in each other.
6) Guard us from ill-temper.
7) Remind us to take time for each other.
8) Help us to be generous with kind words and compliments. 
9) Teach us never to ignore, to hurt, or take one another for granted. 
10) Engrave charity & compassion on our hearts. 

Important dates:
May 26th - We return to South Jordan after a great week at Bear Lake w great people. 
May 27th - Kylie is legally twenty-one. Happy bday! 

We love you forever,
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)

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5.17.2021

'Sup Spectacular Stars in our Splendid Sky?

Last week we spent 3 days in DisneyWorld…a special place which I vowed not to cross the threshold again.

1)  I did it, totally masking my 2018 negative memories.

2)  25 years ago we stood in this very spot - Casey's Corner.

3)  It was our 3rd date.

4)  Revisited Wednesday - still in love.

5)  Magic Kingdom - thunderstorms kept ride lines fluctuating.

6)  Animal Kingdom - “Expedition Everest” was up and running. We even waited to ride Avatar Flight of Passage.

*In these non-Kingdoms of isolation, not a turkey leg could be seen...

7)  Hollywood Studios - We took the Millennium Falcon on a Smugglers Run, got abducted by the First Order and were rescued by rebel scum during Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge. (hottest new ride is DisneyWorld)

8)  A twice daily lottery, or virtual queue, limits the crowd and wait times are acceptable. 

9)   Covid restrictions are partially lifting this next week.

10)  Would I return again?…nah.  But everyone should attend Disneyworld at least once.

Upcoming Family events:

May 19th  Stephanie Hill celebrates her birth

May 19th  My Mother is 86 years wonderful!

May 20th  Amanda can officially DATE!!

May 20th  X & KC sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, married a dozen years.

May 20th - May 26th  We road trip to Bear Lake at Cam & Kim’s invitation.

May 21st  Caden blows out 23 candles.

May 22nd  Rockwell is one…decade!

May 22nd  Samuel Lane is a FOrTY Y.O.

What is your favorite Disney character, or movie?  Mine is Tangled.  Flynn Rider’s smolder is irresistible.

We love you forever!   Have a fabulous week.  It’s SPRING, the most glorious time of year.

Scatter smiles & sunshine  Ü

Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)

haP2Bmi@gmail.com

801 499 7994

5.4.2021

Tuesday of last week...May the fourth.

All you Jedi fans grab your lightsabers and fight in the name of the force,

1) happy Star Wars Day! 

2) __________ , I am your mother ;o}

3) George Lucas preached thru his movies the importance of friendships. 

4) Stand by your friends thru thick & thin, happiness & sadness, success & failure. 

5) respect other people & their point of view.

6) fight the dark side and do not become a Sith Lord. 

7) Never say “it can’t get worse than this.” 

8) find your personal Yoda, a wise mentor to guide you. 

9) Do, or do not. There is no try. 

10) The force is strong with all of you. 

How did YOU celebrate the 4th?

We ate Jabba the pizza Hutt, Chewbacca Chips, Yoda Soda, Luke Sky-Water, and Wookie Cookies.

Important dates:

May 7th - Issac is now 9, hurray! 

May 10th - we visit Batuu in Hollywood Studios

May 12th - Happy 11th Birthday Raylie 

May 13th - we fly back from DisneyWorld

I’m operating without my computer so pretty please forgive me if I miss an important date. 

We love you forever,

Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)

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5.2.2021

Hello! 

We went road trippin' last week. 

1) we drove to Lake Stevens, Washington
2) this is the Hansen hilltop
3) the house will be complete in June
4) we had a painting party 
5) we had a staging coupe
6) and a birthday party for Dalia (15!)
7) we departed Washington Thursday
8) we stopped in McCall Idaho to play games with your Aunt Reta
9) we arrived back in South Jordan last evening
10) five minutes ago we boarded a flight to Orlando

We'll be back on the 13th.

I'll announce bdays next email. The plane is taxiing. Bah-bye!

We love you forever,
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)

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