Marilyn's Monologues

Monday, October 26, 2009

Halloween in Years Gone By

Nicole was a "Bug" on Halloween in the year 2000.

I believe that Bryce is a very scary monster.

Jake is a scary person (not sure "what" scary person). Derek is one of the characters from Teletubbies.

Where has time gone? It seems that these cute little grandbabies have grown up!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Jessica

I found this very cute picture of our granddaughter Jessica on Facebook. She is currently at BYU-Idaho, where she is majoring in Occupational Therapy.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Happy Birthday, Paul

Paul was proud of his new riding pants and boots. His brother Grant gave them to him.

Back: Maynard; Front: Paul, Grant, Alice; these are Paul's siblings. His brother Ray was on a mission at the time.

This is the house where Paul grew up (in Payson, Utah).

Paul as an LDS missionary in Colorado and Nebraska

Back: Catherine, Lisa, Paul; Front: Mike (These are Paul and Nancy's children.)

These are the Moore children with Paul and Nancy a few years later.

This photo was taken at the wedding reception of the oldest son, Paul W.

Paul retired after many years at the Wasatch Mental Health Center.

Here Paul and I are eleven years ago at the time of our marriage.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

A Fun Trip to Oregon

This is a new walking bridge in Salem where the Moore family loves to hang out. The orange dot in the middle of the bridge is Sullivan.

Under the new bridge is the Willamette River. (I think that is the name.)

We toured Keaton's kindergarten classroom. He is in a Spanish Imersion Program.

Keaton came home from a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch and showed us the pumpkin, gord, and Indian corn he brought home.

We walked over to the school playground so the boys could run off some of their energy. Sullivan loved the slide.

Patti is a really great mother. She is very patient and loving with the boys.

Keaton and Sully were glad to see Grandpa Moore again. We hadn't seen them since May, and they have really grown up a lot.

We flew to Salem, Oregon, this last weekend to spend some time with Mike, Patti, Keaton, and Sully. It was fun to see the boys again.

Saturday morning we watched Keaton play soccer. He made four goals for his team. The weather was nice for the game and for the entire time we were there. I think it rained the day after we left. Sometimes when we go to Oregon, it rains non-stop. But then, again, this is why the state is so beautiful and green.

Sully is much more verbal than when we saw him in May. To illustrate, Keaton put a sticker on Sully's face one evening, and Sully was angry. He exclaimed, "That is not funny!" Sully goes to preschool three days a week and loves his teacher and the other kids.

The family is planning a trip to Utah in the spring. Their cousins always look forward to playing with the boys and seeing how much they change.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Jake

I entered the world of grandparenting when you were born. I was so excited to have a grandson. You have been a grandson to be proud of. I could always count on you when I was tending (when your mom and dad were out of town). You would help me with the house and also your younger siblings. You are a very responsible person.

I am proud of you for your excellent grades. You show a lot of discipline also to be on a swim team and do so well. You have real talent for the piano and accomplished a great deal while you were taking lessons. I especially loved playing duets with you.

Now that you are taller than I am, I see you as a grown-up young man with lots of promise for the future. I wouldn't be surprised to see you as an engineer when you graduate from college. You have your whole life ahead of you, and you will continue to achieve. More importantly, those you associate with are privileged to receive your kindness and love for them.

Grandma Moore