Week 1 - April 7, 2019
Hi!
1) Our NorthWest road trip made for a fantastic loop. And visiting Reta, Hansens, Adams, and Albany Howells, was a blast!
2) Our route took us through 4 temples and past Shoshone Falls. I apologize for the numerous times I drove without stopping to see this falling water when my kids were young.
3) As of last Wednesday we is back in Utah. Returning to CarLa feels like home. After all, we’ve done the full-time RV scene for over a year now. This marks a turning point. We have started to look forward to 2020 and where we may land after we settle. On Friday we actually walked through a few show homes in South Jordan. It’s a start. The home must have room for a machine that churns out these babies.
4) Lane and I are also drawn to pickle ball courts. So a neighborhood with courts will score points with us. We got in some practice time Thursday when kids invited us to join them in Farmington. It was a beautiful day and these new courts were great to play on!
5) I dropped in on my mother and Dave. Hugging Curtis was a total bonus.
6) Isaac dropped in for a chat and some painting.
7) It’s conference weekend. Between sessions Lincoln churned out delicious bass crepes. ;o}
8) Russell M Nelson. How can you not love this man?...known to me as God’s prophet. When he stands to speak I feel peace, when he teaches I hear truth about Jesus Christ, when he smiles I fell the love of God. It’s that simple for me.
9) The day ended with some quality time with my ‘little’ brother Chris and my dear SIL Lorie.
Coming soon:
April 7th - Robison’s have been married for 5 years!!!!!
April 13th - Alta will be 8 years old - yippy-skippy!
April 20th - EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Greg will host the event
2551 Combe Road / Ogden, UT 84403
All ages welcome!!!
Please less us know who can attend
Bring baskets for goodies
We love you forever,
Scatter smiles & sunshine Ü
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
801 499 7994
Week 2 - April 14, 2019
Hello folks,
Wow, this week zoomed by quick!
1) Monday we sat in Springhouse Village model homes for 5 hours. They feel so comfortable. If we move to west, west, west DayBreak will you come visit us?
We signed a contract Thursday. I had second thoughts Friday. The deal is in suspense for 2 weeks while I kick around other options.
2) Tuesday we joined the Gerber’s as they capitalized on a Christmas gift to see “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World”. Thumbs up! It was a fun afternoon. Chloe and Raylie bundled up to walk the block with G’ma. Sadie loves to splash in mud puddles (who doesn’t?). Sophie likes to run circles around G’ma. Payden giggles wildly when tickled by Rayson’s beard. Callie knows how to do mashed potatoes right! Thanks for changing to indoor plans when the temperatures dropped.
3) Wednesday the Centerville Howells performed - Emy, Audrey, Slater and Adelaide - at an impressive piano recital. It’s notable that Emy and Audrey have been commissioned by their instructor to take on their own students. We were blown away! Keep making beautiful music.
4) One week until my favorite holiday. I celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ everyday. I am forever grateful for this gift, freely given and promised to all, like it or not. There’s a lot of fluff associated with Easter - and I’m guilty of enjoying that part too. We expect 49 egg hunters Saturday at Greg’s house.
5) Today we were invited to spend the afternoon with the Kelley’s. A great meal. Games. Entertainment. Tagg makes a great cake. Alta turned 8 yesterday. Tagg summed up his school science and history reports. THANK YOU! We enjoyed every minute.
Have a great week being amazing kids and g’kids. We love you and are so proud of you for being fantastic people.
Scatter smiles & sunshine Ü
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
801 499 7994
Week 3 - April 21, 2019
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Week 4 - April 28, 2019
Hello young'uns,
Here’s what’s been happening in our neck of the woods, in case you are interested.
1) This past Friday Lane had minor knee surgery to make some interim repairs so he can hike the glades O’ Ireland and do the Riverdance. (Knee replacement might now be pushed 2-3 years away. Hurray!) We’ve enjoyed being neighbors to the Bullock bunch. Amanda had a celebratory dinner last night for another 4.0 GPA - wearing stripes were optional ;o}
2) April 19th - We were given tickets to a fabulous Easter concert on Temple Square and appeared on TV! We also visited our former apartment building, which is being remodeled.
3) April 20th - Weather for the Egg Hunt was unbelievably beautiful. We thank Greg for hosting it on his property.
4) The first of my 5 Shumway nephews is getting married! Judy is Vietnamese so we had a ton to talk about. They will marry in the SL Temple and move to the Upper West Side of Manhattan for Caleb’s 4 year residency. Kinda jealous.
(I don’t have a jumpsuit…yet. But my niece Heather let me try one on.)
5) We’ve moved ahead with this ‘tiny?’ house plan. My head is spinning. All building and design elements must be decided by May 15th.
6)
Calendar:
Last week Matthew started working at my 2nd worship location, nicknamed by Lane, “The Church of the Walmart"
April 22nd - Dillon turned 13...in earth years. Miss you buddy!
April 25th - Callie & Rayson celebrated 10 years of marriage
April 26th - Hatcher had a yellow construction themed party at age 3!!!
April 29th - tomorrow Dalia becomes a totally terrific teen
May 2nd - our favorite great-grandson, Benjamin Hill, will be ONE!
May 4th - Alta will be baptized
We love you forever,
Scatter smiles & sunshine Ü
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
801 499 7994
