Wow, it's official! Nic and Gina are engaged!!! He asked her to marry him last weekend, and she said yes. We've known Gina since she was 1 year old, I used to babysit her and her older brother David. Her Mom is one of my closest friends, can I tell you how excited I am???
I actually kept it a secret for a couple weeks, I didn't even tell Heather, and she knows everything that's going on here. They are getting married in the Manti Temple in August. She has lived in Utah for the last 20 years, and Manti has one of the most beautiful, old temples. I'm still dancing for joy!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Roping the Wind
I'm back from Maricopa AZ. Mom had cataract surgery last Thurs, and it went very well. We went back Friday morning to remove the patch, so now I can't call her 'One-eyed Jack' anymore! She could see better right away, it's an amazing surgery. She was a little unsteady on her feet, must have affected her equilibrium or something, other than that Mom's doing very well.
Of course while I was in southern AZ, I found a family member to visit for more genealogy information. I'm working really hard to find all the family members possible and invite them to the reunion, as well as include them in the book. I want this to be accurate, but interesting, a story about the immigration and daily lives of our ancestors. I'll try not to just make things up, but I do have literary license, and I'm not afraid to use it- I'll make sure it's clear that those parts are 'conjecture', not fact. I spoke with Eva Haines, and she gave me a letter written a couple years ago by a Haines family member from Texas. I was able to find a phone number for her, and we agreed to trade records. I'm hopeful she had information I don't have, and maybe something to help me get the Haines family out of Texas!
It's cloudy today, and we may even get some rain tonight. I'm praying for rain- we need it desparately again. Heather is praying for sunshine, me for rain. Too bad we can't shift the clouds west for a few weeks- they need a break and we need the moisture. Anyone got a rope???
Of course while I was in southern AZ, I found a family member to visit for more genealogy information. I'm working really hard to find all the family members possible and invite them to the reunion, as well as include them in the book. I want this to be accurate, but interesting, a story about the immigration and daily lives of our ancestors. I'll try not to just make things up, but I do have literary license, and I'm not afraid to use it- I'll make sure it's clear that those parts are 'conjecture', not fact. I spoke with Eva Haines, and she gave me a letter written a couple years ago by a Haines family member from Texas. I was able to find a phone number for her, and we agreed to trade records. I'm hopeful she had information I don't have, and maybe something to help me get the Haines family out of Texas!
It's cloudy today, and we may even get some rain tonight. I'm praying for rain- we need it desparately again. Heather is praying for sunshine, me for rain. Too bad we can't shift the clouds west for a few weeks- they need a break and we need the moisture. Anyone got a rope???
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