NOVEMBER 2022

November 27, 2022

Thanksgiving in the Great NorthWest!

A smattering of photos displaying the variety of events.  Playing Façade Games, a temple trip with Dalia, SIL twins, a ping pong threat, pies (can you guess which one is faux?), everyone is a turkey, bonfire from cement framings, Brian’s vision of the feast setting, the buffet, me with 2 of my babes, Jerry’s poultry concoction! Also a coloring contest drawn by Violet and a talent show. 

Such minute beauty at every step on the Hansen creek trail. I gushed at all the choices for a natural table runner. 

Next on to Cam & Kim’s.  We missed Anissa & Abriam but arrived in time for Lane to take Kim’s ticket to the Oregon vs Oregon State 🏈 rivalry. After the right win we enjoyed games, pies, YSA’s, movies and rest. Thank you guys. We’ll be back!

It was a wonderful week. After counting the hundreds of things we are thankful for we first and foremost are grateful for the one gift that always rises to the top…the God-given blessing of YOU, our cherished family!

Coming soon:
Nov 29th - Brennan’s choir concert
Nov 30th - we drive back to SLC
Dec 1st - CHRISTmas countdown begins

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

November 20, 2022

I spent Tuesday the 15th with my mother, raking leaves for her and thoroughly enjoying her company. She dotes extremely well and spoils me plenty.

We are seriously considering selling our workhorse of a treasured Honda C-RV.  The bear repairs are complete and it’s looking really great.

Grandma’s Christmas workshop has been operating overtime in preparation for our holiday trips.  Washington & Oregon for Thanksgiving and a cruise ‘down under’ for Christmas & New Years.

On Friday the 18th we got a do-over for Claire’s 3rd birthday party…at the Kangaroo Zoo in PG.  Bounce houses, blow up slides and mazes, topped off with pizza, cupcakes and a very delightful birthday girl. 

The next morning we took a road trip to Lake Stevens, WA.  With a 5 a.m. start time, clear skies, and clear roads we arrived just over 12 hours later!  We merged immediately into their family routine; running carpool, playing games, and checking band homework.

Coming soon:

November 24th ~ Kira Hadley turned 19 on Turkey day!

November 26th ~ Hansen’s 18th wedding anniversary is this Saturday!

November 27th ~ We drive to Albany to visit Cam & Kim

November 29th ~ Attend a choir concert in Eugene to see Brennan perform.

November 30th ~ Good weather permitting, drive back to DayBreak.

Shepherds Dinner December 10th - Altered to include Hills, Bullocks, Scotts and DayBreak Howells.  (Still hoping for a volunteer host.)

Shepherds Dinner December 11th - Altered to include Hadley’s, Greg, Jennifer and family, Centerville Howells, and Bells. (Held at Hadley’s new home)

December 12th - G’pa and I fly to Fiji and then fly, cruise, or bus to 7 other countries. Due to return February 1st, 2023.

Are you really going to the Black Friday Sale?  

Didn’t you just say you were grateful for everything you had yesterday?  Make it a stress free holiday season.  

I have new emails added for Dalia and Tesila Hansen.  Anyone else?

Please stay in touch.  We care about what you are doing!!!  Thank you for the mission letters from Elder Josh.  Stay unstoppable dude!

We love you forever!

Momma C & Dad Lane. (G&G Howell)

November 13, 2022

Sunday salutations!

An 18th birthday for Scott.

A Relief Society party.

A BBQ to celebrate the wedding of my niece. 

A Veteran’s Day concert with Luke on percussion.

A bunch of hodge podge events filled in the cracks. Bullocks have a grand-dog. A day with my mother.  Isaac’s final Primary Program. That’s huge!!!

This week:

Monday the 14th ~ Matthew turns TWENTY!!

Saturday the 19th ~ we start a NW road-trip

Announcing 2 Shepherd’s Dinners!!

Saturday, December 10th 

SOUTH families; namely Bells, Bullocks, Scotts, Daybreak Howells, RayDean’s family

(Would one family be willing to host this group?)

Sunday, December 11th at Hadley’s Home

NORTH families; namely Hadleys, Greg, Jennifer & kids, Centerville Howells

[details forthcoming]

We love you forever!

Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)

November 6, 2022

Halloween is so last week.  If you check closely you’ll see we blend in perfectly with the Assorted Nuts at WINCO.

The main highlight occurred last evening in the form of a FHEvening of Art & Music. Chris agreed to showcase his Oreo Sculpts…indeed the Utah Premiere…at a private event for family.  The outpouring of support was overwhelming!  Christopher’s gifts are never ending!  Our grandkid’s musical performances are astonishing!  

Special thanks to Tagg, Emy, Audrey, Slater, Adelaide and Sabrina…with special prelude from Isaac, Luke and Lincoln.  I wish I’d taken more photos.  Sorry if I didn’t capture each of you.  It truly was a magical night.  The hour zoomed by and suddenly it was over and we were home again…grateful and loving you all even more, if that’s possible.  Several were absent - including 6 families now residing out-of-state.  We understand.  We missed you.  Get well Roy and Charlie!

Everyone…have a fantastic week!  

Some days you’ll move mountains.  Other days you’ll move from the bed to the couch.  Both are okay and necessary. - peace, love & positivity

Announcements:
Dalia’s got her best time in Washington State XC meet Saturday.
Jennifer has full movement in her left arm (after surgery and 9 pins) yet still deals with pain.
Adelaide and Sabrina are finalists for the Ogden piano festival.
Mike starts a new job TODAY!
Lane has embraced doing laundry!
Claire turned 3 yesterday and among other things received a “big sister” shirt!!!!!!!!!!
Scott celebrates being an official adult on Thursday.

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