Jared, I am sorry that you had a bad day. I hope that you find a job soon. I hope that Brooke doesn't fall out of any windows anymore. Be strong and push Bryan in a swing. Oh, and Amanda and I want a picture of Brooke. A 5x7 and two wallets. Thank you. good luck with everything.
Nathan A. Palmer (incase you forgot my last name)
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Chores
Hello, family.
Which chores did I do somewhat willingly? Let's see. This isn't easy. Were there any I liked? Setting the table was okay, and wiping off the counters was better than washing dishes. Sorting laundry was fine, but usually someone would get someone else's clothes. The best way to get the clothes sorted, I might add, is not to hide them in the back bedroom but to dump them on the couch. We also usually watched TV while sorting clothes. I hate vacuuming and ironing, and I only occasionally make my bed. My room has what might be considered organized clutter. I remember when we were kids, we would bulldozer all our toys and clothes and books into one huge pile and start putting them away. Of course, this took three times longer than it should, because we would read the books, play with the toys, and we'd dump the clothes into the hamper (only to be scolded because we were washing the clean laundry we had not put away the week before). Sometimes we would pretend that a flood was coming (I distinctly remember that it was often a flood of chocolate syrup that would creep down the hill and across the yard.) We had to pick up everything before the flood reached our house or everything would be ruined. These days, I cook dinner twice a week and I'm often the one who washes the dishes. Or Dad does them. But right now our kitchen sink is broken.
And in the life of Emily -- I got a B on my math test even though the batteries in my graphing calculator died, I have history and geology midterms -- not that I'm worried since I aced the history midterm last semester, and I expect to do as well on this one, and the geology midterm is take-home, open-note, open-sibling. (I put more details on the BBC Blog for those who read that.)
For my writing class, I wrote a descriptive essay on everything on my dresser, including half a dozen penguins and a picture of Brooke and Bryan (by the way, Jared, a wallet size will be fine) and my quarter collection. I mentioned that I was missing Pennsylvania, so when I got the essay back, there was a Pennsylvania state quarter taped to it -- a gift from my teacher. And I got an A on the essay.
That's all for now.
Emily
Which chores did I do somewhat willingly? Let's see. This isn't easy. Were there any I liked? Setting the table was okay, and wiping off the counters was better than washing dishes. Sorting laundry was fine, but usually someone would get someone else's clothes. The best way to get the clothes sorted, I might add, is not to hide them in the back bedroom but to dump them on the couch. We also usually watched TV while sorting clothes. I hate vacuuming and ironing, and I only occasionally make my bed. My room has what might be considered organized clutter. I remember when we were kids, we would bulldozer all our toys and clothes and books into one huge pile and start putting them away. Of course, this took three times longer than it should, because we would read the books, play with the toys, and we'd dump the clothes into the hamper (only to be scolded because we were washing the clean laundry we had not put away the week before). Sometimes we would pretend that a flood was coming (I distinctly remember that it was often a flood of chocolate syrup that would creep down the hill and across the yard.) We had to pick up everything before the flood reached our house or everything would be ruined. These days, I cook dinner twice a week and I'm often the one who washes the dishes. Or Dad does them. But right now our kitchen sink is broken.
And in the life of Emily -- I got a B on my math test even though the batteries in my graphing calculator died, I have history and geology midterms -- not that I'm worried since I aced the history midterm last semester, and I expect to do as well on this one, and the geology midterm is take-home, open-note, open-sibling. (I put more details on the BBC Blog for those who read that.)
For my writing class, I wrote a descriptive essay on everything on my dresser, including half a dozen penguins and a picture of Brooke and Bryan (by the way, Jared, a wallet size will be fine) and my quarter collection. I mentioned that I was missing Pennsylvania, so when I got the essay back, there was a Pennsylvania state quarter taped to it -- a gift from my teacher. And I got an A on the essay.
That's all for now.
Emily
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It's a boy!
Our friends Sarah and Taylor were expecting a girl and were surprised with a boy on Tuesday. The doctors said the umbilical cord was in the way during the ultrasound so they couldn't tell ... I don't think that was ALL cord. (HA!) When I got the group gift for the baby shower, we went with light blue for the baby carrier, and Adam and I got them a really nice diaper bag ... which is also light blue. Good thing! We visited them at the hospital last night and I held Baby Ethan the whole time we were there. He's very cute.
Happy birthday, Manda - I'm planning to call on Sunday to say Hi.
Mom's question - I don't know how revealing asking us about the chores is, Mom. I mean, which ones did we do semi-willingly, and which ones did we avoid like the plague. Question answered. And in our house, I understood it that everyone was responsible for everything. We took turns, but there was no such thing as "the boys do this and the girls do that." Now that I look back, chores weren't bad. We weren't asked to do a whole lot, really. If there was one thing I really disliked, it was washing dishes by hand - the big pots and pans that didn't fit in the dishwasher. Now I have to wash EVERYTHING by hand, and it must be done immediately or we get bugs in the kitchen. This is my first apartment ever with no dishwasher. The dream house I have built in my head does have wonderful things like a kitchen bay window for a little herb garden and a big library. I will settle for a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and a driveway.
In other news ... Adam has gotten all the clearances to graduate in December, so full speed ahead on that. We just signed another 12-month lease for our current apartment, so we'll be there for at least 2 full years now. And we're getting our plans for our Florida excursion more solid. Looks like we'll leave on Monday the 16th and be back Tuesday the 24th, with 2 days at Disney World compliments of Adam's friend Jill who works there. I'm more excited for that than I am about Clara's wedding. (Shame on me. But I so need a brain break, it's not even funny.)
Happy birthday, Manda - I'm planning to call on Sunday to say Hi.
Mom's question - I don't know how revealing asking us about the chores is, Mom. I mean, which ones did we do semi-willingly, and which ones did we avoid like the plague. Question answered. And in our house, I understood it that everyone was responsible for everything. We took turns, but there was no such thing as "the boys do this and the girls do that." Now that I look back, chores weren't bad. We weren't asked to do a whole lot, really. If there was one thing I really disliked, it was washing dishes by hand - the big pots and pans that didn't fit in the dishwasher. Now I have to wash EVERYTHING by hand, and it must be done immediately or we get bugs in the kitchen. This is my first apartment ever with no dishwasher. The dream house I have built in my head does have wonderful things like a kitchen bay window for a little herb garden and a big library. I will settle for a dishwasher, a washer and dryer, and a driveway.
In other news ... Adam has gotten all the clearances to graduate in December, so full speed ahead on that. We just signed another 12-month lease for our current apartment, so we'll be there for at least 2 full years now. And we're getting our plans for our Florida excursion more solid. Looks like we'll leave on Monday the 16th and be back Tuesday the 24th, with 2 days at Disney World compliments of Adam's friend Jill who works there. I'm more excited for that than I am about Clara's wedding. (Shame on me. But I so need a brain break, it's not even funny.)
Monday, April 25, 2005
ME TOO!!!!!
I was going to call Amanda this morning but I don't have her cell number in my phone. I guess I need to take care of that. I did think about you, though, Amanda. We're very glad that you're part of our family. So....HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMANDA!! from Mom and Dad.
I also think we need a new question to get this page perking again. Sorry it's taken me so long. Here's the next question: What household chores were you responsible for and which did you enjoy most or least? This may be revealing to me as I hear from my kids. Dad and I will soon have our answers to the driving question ready to post to our pages. We'll let you know when we get them on there.
Love ya,
MOM
I also think we need a new question to get this page perking again. Sorry it's taken me so long. Here's the next question: What household chores were you responsible for and which did you enjoy most or least? This may be revealing to me as I hear from my kids. Dad and I will soon have our answers to the driving question ready to post to our pages. We'll let you know when we get them on there.
Love ya,
MOM
Happy Birthday Amanda!
I'd just like to be the first to electronically wish Amanda a happy birthday.
I'm glad you're in our family, and not in some other family.
Susan at my office is having a birthday today too, and my face is a bit tired from blowing up all those balloons. But just so you know, some of the time I was blowing up the balloons, I was thinking about how it's your birthday.
Yeah. That's the kind of guy I am.
Happy Birthday
From: Eric
I'm glad you're in our family, and not in some other family.
Susan at my office is having a birthday today too, and my face is a bit tired from blowing up all those balloons. But just so you know, some of the time I was blowing up the balloons, I was thinking about how it's your birthday.
Yeah. That's the kind of guy I am.
Happy Birthday
From: Eric
Saturday, April 23, 2005
I had a bad day.
Friday morning was Brooke's field day. (No, that wasn't the bad part.) I was working days this week for a special training class, so Michelle took Bryan to watch. Bryan did not want to watch, and spent the morning wreaking his own brand of havoc. The amazing part is that that was also not the bad part. I got laid off. Tax season is over, so call volume has dropped, so the temps were the first to go. In the beginning it was a "temp to hire", but they just never got around to the "hire" part. About an hour after I got home, Brooke fell out of a window and got a concussion. She fell about a foot and a half, and landed on the concrete patio. Michelle took her to the emergency room while I cleaned up and got Bryan ready for bed. She got a cat scan and everything's fine, but it was a scare. We're hopeful that I'll be able to get back to work quickly, because one of Fidelity's vice presidents is in our ward (Fidelity is one of Ameritrade's top competitors). I've also got a couple of other prospective leads, and of course still have full access to DeVry's career services. Of course any support and prayers you can offer will be most welcome.
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Eric & Laurel Update
Hi All,
Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I'll have pictures from the funeral up soon.
That was actually a very nice day, I will say. The funeral was very comforting, but even more comforting was all the family around. Seeing everyone there was really fantastic.
I'm really busy with school. I know I've been saying that for the last year and a half, but it's so true. Only six weeks to go. I'm just a little panicked and more than a little stressed. But I'll get it done, don't worry.
This week, Laurel is at Rachel's, taking care of Chris, Beka, and Lance (and Curly, the dog) while Loren and Rachel are visiting Washington D.C. with Loren's parents (who went down from New York). So I'm home alone this week, which is good because I can get homework done. I have gone over a few times though, and Laurel's bringing the kids over this afternoon. They'll be back Sunday afternoon, so next week I'll have Laurel back. That will be nice.
Oh, and the Toyota's in the shop. That's fun. Hopefully I'll get a call soon saying that it's all done.
And tonight I'm donating blood.
That's all for now.
Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I'll have pictures from the funeral up soon.
That was actually a very nice day, I will say. The funeral was very comforting, but even more comforting was all the family around. Seeing everyone there was really fantastic.
I'm really busy with school. I know I've been saying that for the last year and a half, but it's so true. Only six weeks to go. I'm just a little panicked and more than a little stressed. But I'll get it done, don't worry.
This week, Laurel is at Rachel's, taking care of Chris, Beka, and Lance (and Curly, the dog) while Loren and Rachel are visiting Washington D.C. with Loren's parents (who went down from New York). So I'm home alone this week, which is good because I can get homework done. I have gone over a few times though, and Laurel's bringing the kids over this afternoon. They'll be back Sunday afternoon, so next week I'll have Laurel back. That will be nice.
Oh, and the Toyota's in the shop. That's fun. Hopefully I'll get a call soon saying that it's all done.
And tonight I'm donating blood.
That's all for now.
Doctors, doctors, and more doctors
I just wanted to let everyone know about Brooke. We are currently (hopefully) clearing up another bladder infection. This one makes 5 since Thanksgiving. The antibiotic she is taking now is for resistant bacteria. Here's hoping, but nothing has worked yet. She will finally see the urologist on Tuesday morning. I badly want this to stop. It's painful, uncomfortable, and causes incontinence (which she finds embarressing.)
On the bright side, tomorrow is field day and I think I will go. Jared can't go, because he'll be working. I really should go-Michelle
On the bright side, tomorrow is field day and I think I will go. Jared can't go, because he'll be working. I really should go-Michelle
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Mindy and Jason
Jason and I are doing okay. He's been dealing with a sinus infection for the past month, and I just got sick the other day. Blah. But we got a new vaccuum yesterday, which will get lots of dust out of the carpets, and we can set it up so it can get a lot of dust out of the air too. Hopefully that will help a lot.
Barry is moved out, mostly, and Mike and Barrett moved in. They have much less stuff, so this is VERY good. Mike was only going to stay for a little while, but things didn't work out with the job he had, so he might stay for a while longer. Barrett was also only going to stay a month or two, but with the Japan trip coming up in June (he's the reason Jason gets to go), then I'm guessing that he'll stick around at least until then. We wouldn't want to be moving and saving up money at the same time. And I don't mind. We've been having fun rearranging the basement anyway (we both like change).
My paperwork is at least in processing, and now it's just a matter of waiting for things to happen. I've done everything I can do, so I wait some more. I sent off the papers for a work permit, and should hear back from them next month. And then, at least, I can start working and have something to do and help with money. Now that the end is in view, I'm really going to miss having all this time to myself! Ah well. It's time for a change!
Dad taught me to drive .. first in the Stake Center parking lot, and the second time was a drive home from Dayton. He let me drive home from the Stake Center after that, but along all the back roads through Yamhill and Carlton and stuff. I later drove with Mom a lot (to and from work) .. and then I got my license the day before my 20th birthday. It was perfect timing! Aside from being able to drive myself to and from work while Mom and Dad were on vacation, I was able to go to the movies with Emily on my birthday (Pirates, yippee!). I had to drive Clarissa to her mutual activites up in Yamhill, and then over to Newberg and I can't remember the other little place .. 15 minutes past, along the one side road (??) .. for my cleaning job (I cleaned out the banks, hee hee). And when Tawnia was talking to Bethany for endless hours after church, I got to drive her car home, and Bethany would drive Tawnia home. I liked having my license, and I equate driving with beautiful bright sunny days, and warmth and freedom. I had to drive in the rain once, at night, and I hated it. Blah. And I haven't driven since I've been married, since we don't really have a working car, and it's a stick-shift anyway. I'm not going to look forward to driving in the snow and ice, but that will happen eventually, I'm sure. I'll try and get Jason to post about his driving stories, because I'm sure he'd have lots. I think he learned how to drive on ice on the frozen pond on the farm ... I don't remember though.
Barry is moved out, mostly, and Mike and Barrett moved in. They have much less stuff, so this is VERY good. Mike was only going to stay for a little while, but things didn't work out with the job he had, so he might stay for a while longer. Barrett was also only going to stay a month or two, but with the Japan trip coming up in June (he's the reason Jason gets to go), then I'm guessing that he'll stick around at least until then. We wouldn't want to be moving and saving up money at the same time. And I don't mind. We've been having fun rearranging the basement anyway (we both like change).
My paperwork is at least in processing, and now it's just a matter of waiting for things to happen. I've done everything I can do, so I wait some more. I sent off the papers for a work permit, and should hear back from them next month. And then, at least, I can start working and have something to do and help with money. Now that the end is in view, I'm really going to miss having all this time to myself! Ah well. It's time for a change!
Dad taught me to drive .. first in the Stake Center parking lot, and the second time was a drive home from Dayton. He let me drive home from the Stake Center after that, but along all the back roads through Yamhill and Carlton and stuff. I later drove with Mom a lot (to and from work) .. and then I got my license the day before my 20th birthday. It was perfect timing! Aside from being able to drive myself to and from work while Mom and Dad were on vacation, I was able to go to the movies with Emily on my birthday (Pirates, yippee!). I had to drive Clarissa to her mutual activites up in Yamhill, and then over to Newberg and I can't remember the other little place .. 15 minutes past, along the one side road (??) .. for my cleaning job (I cleaned out the banks, hee hee). And when Tawnia was talking to Bethany for endless hours after church, I got to drive her car home, and Bethany would drive Tawnia home. I liked having my license, and I equate driving with beautiful bright sunny days, and warmth and freedom. I had to drive in the rain once, at night, and I hated it. Blah. And I haven't driven since I've been married, since we don't really have a working car, and it's a stick-shift anyway. I'm not going to look forward to driving in the snow and ice, but that will happen eventually, I'm sure. I'll try and get Jason to post about his driving stories, because I'm sure he'd have lots. I think he learned how to drive on ice on the frozen pond on the farm ... I don't remember though.
har har
Very funny, Nathan. I do remember that you got married in June, and that Adam's birthday is in June. I remember that I got married in June too ... because I was actually THERE for those things. I was not around for the birth of Jennie's baby, nor have I heard mention of him since then. So how was I supposed to know? IF Mom mentioned it at all that week ... which she may not have because she was rather busy herself.
More beautiful weather. For our FHE on Monday, we walked all around the Georgetown campus to see the miles of tulips and other flowers in full bloom. It's been really tough to be in an office this week, looking out the window at the blue sky and the leaves coming out on the trees. I'm taking Friday off, so this weekend will be a good one. And on that note ... I'm going to go outside for a break.
More beautiful weather. For our FHE on Monday, we walked all around the Georgetown campus to see the miles of tulips and other flowers in full bloom. It's been really tough to be in an office this week, looking out the window at the blue sky and the leaves coming out on the trees. I'm taking Friday off, so this weekend will be a good one. And on that note ... I'm going to go outside for a break.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Phone
I thought I had mentioned this in my last post, but then looked at it and realized I hadn't. Anyway, my Utah phone number is no longer in service.... so you'll just have to call me on my cell phone... which I think is what most of you do anyway, so it's really nothing new. Oh, but I am going to try and get my cell number to be a Utah number. So be on the lookout for a new cell phone number from me.
Just warning you.
-T
Just warning you.
-T
It's that time again
Well the Skippy and His Beautiful Wife part of the page has been updated.
Trina-- I read you're comment to the comment about your own entry. You made mention about not remembering anything that happend in June. I just wanted to remind you that Amanda and I got married in June, exactly one week after you did. Also, Adam's birthday is in June... on the 25th.
Love or something
Nathan Palmer
Trina-- I read you're comment to the comment about your own entry. You made mention about not remembering anything that happend in June. I just wanted to remind you that Amanda and I got married in June, exactly one week after you did. Also, Adam's birthday is in June... on the 25th.
Love or something
Nathan Palmer
who?
Between Emily's post on the other blog (which I'm glad I read first), and Mom's and Tawnia's posts, I think I have a general idea of what happened in California last week. That was definitely some random reading, and Mom and Dad didn't tell me ANYTHING when they called on Sunday. Mom, are you posting Uncle Bruce's eulogy or emailing it? (I suggest that you post it and email the link to all the extended family - then they can see our crazy site too) Whichever it is, please put the whole program with it of who did what. And pictures too, because I'm sure Dad took some.
I'm really sad that we couldn't be there, but I'm glad there was so much support for Cheryl and all of her family. We're doing fabulous at staying on contact with each other, but I feel like I need to get in better contact with extended family. Mom, can you email out a PHONE list? It's rather bothersome that everyone says "Call Aunt Cheryl" or Uncle Max or whoever, and never emails out any phone numbers. And now I'm homesick for California too. *sigh* Thanks a lot.
And who the heck is Baby Ben? Who just had a baby?
I'm really sad that we couldn't be there, but I'm glad there was so much support for Cheryl and all of her family. We're doing fabulous at staying on contact with each other, but I feel like I need to get in better contact with extended family. Mom, can you email out a PHONE list? It's rather bothersome that everyone says "Call Aunt Cheryl" or Uncle Max or whoever, and never emails out any phone numbers. And now I'm homesick for California too. *sigh* Thanks a lot.
And who the heck is Baby Ben? Who just had a baby?
Monday, April 18, 2005
What a week
Greetings everyone,
I feel like I've been on a roller coaster for the last month or so with the most ups and downs in the last 10 days. I'm so glad I got to go down and visit Cheryl and Bruce during spring break. We had a good time and Bruce was even up to playing games a couple of times. We had a great time visiting and making plans for a trip on the Grand Canyon Railroad. Bruce wanted Dad and I to go there with him and Cheryl and Ellen and Bob, Bruce's sister and husband. Someday we'll have to take Cheryl on that trip, just for Bruce.
When I first got the call that Bruce was gone I figured I would fly down for the funeral. Then I got to thinking about it and decided that I needed Daddy with me and they didn't need to chauffeur me around. I'm so glad that we drove down and that Clarissa and Emily were able to go with us.
The music for the funeral was beautiful. Speedy arranged "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" as a violin duet for him and Sid to play. Ben, Jen's husband, read the eulogy, which he and Cheryl and I finished putting together at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. It included a letter from Karen, who is in Iraq. I'll be sending a copy to each of you as soon as I get it from Cheryl. It is very sweet and between that and Tawnia's song I had a difficult time giving the closing prayer.
Rather than getting cut flowers for the funeral we decided to buy Cheryl some plants she could put in her yard. She told me about this tree she really wanted so Jean and I went and took pictures of it, then took them to a nursery so we could get her tree. We didn't get it because we couldn't figure out how to transport it and I wasn't very impressed with the nurseryman. It's a good thing because it was the wrong tree. Sarah thought she knew the one her mom wanted but she didn't. We ended up finally figuring out what kind of tree it was and giving Cheryl the money so she can get it herself. We got her lots of other plants and Marli helped us make them beautiful, by wrapping the pots in florist paper and arranging them at the front of the church. I hope as Cheryl plants them around her home she will think of how much we love her.
Of course, before the funeral we had Tim's wedding so we saw family up in Washington and had a fun day up there. Everyone is getting excited about next summer's reunion. It will be at Sid's place. I'm not certain how long it will last, but be prepared for a wonderful time. Please take your input as to dates, activities or anything else about the reunion, directly to Max or Chet or both. They are the ones in charge. You should have their email addresses from the family ones I sent to all of you.
Now maybe my life will settle down a little and I can get busy with my webpage as well as other things around here.
Love ya,
MOM
I feel like I've been on a roller coaster for the last month or so with the most ups and downs in the last 10 days. I'm so glad I got to go down and visit Cheryl and Bruce during spring break. We had a good time and Bruce was even up to playing games a couple of times. We had a great time visiting and making plans for a trip on the Grand Canyon Railroad. Bruce wanted Dad and I to go there with him and Cheryl and Ellen and Bob, Bruce's sister and husband. Someday we'll have to take Cheryl on that trip, just for Bruce.
When I first got the call that Bruce was gone I figured I would fly down for the funeral. Then I got to thinking about it and decided that I needed Daddy with me and they didn't need to chauffeur me around. I'm so glad that we drove down and that Clarissa and Emily were able to go with us.
The music for the funeral was beautiful. Speedy arranged "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" as a violin duet for him and Sid to play. Ben, Jen's husband, read the eulogy, which he and Cheryl and I finished putting together at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. It included a letter from Karen, who is in Iraq. I'll be sending a copy to each of you as soon as I get it from Cheryl. It is very sweet and between that and Tawnia's song I had a difficult time giving the closing prayer.
Rather than getting cut flowers for the funeral we decided to buy Cheryl some plants she could put in her yard. She told me about this tree she really wanted so Jean and I went and took pictures of it, then took them to a nursery so we could get her tree. We didn't get it because we couldn't figure out how to transport it and I wasn't very impressed with the nurseryman. It's a good thing because it was the wrong tree. Sarah thought she knew the one her mom wanted but she didn't. We ended up finally figuring out what kind of tree it was and giving Cheryl the money so she can get it herself. We got her lots of other plants and Marli helped us make them beautiful, by wrapping the pots in florist paper and arranging them at the front of the church. I hope as Cheryl plants them around her home she will think of how much we love her.
Of course, before the funeral we had Tim's wedding so we saw family up in Washington and had a fun day up there. Everyone is getting excited about next summer's reunion. It will be at Sid's place. I'm not certain how long it will last, but be prepared for a wonderful time. Please take your input as to dates, activities or anything else about the reunion, directly to Max or Chet or both. They are the ones in charge. You should have their email addresses from the family ones I sent to all of you.
Now maybe my life will settle down a little and I can get busy with my webpage as well as other things around here.
Love ya,
MOM
The Adventures of Tawn-de-juan
So I realize I haven't posted in a couple weeks, but life has been pretty crazy.
A week and a half ago, Weds, April 6th... I was sitting in my car talking to Mom on the phone. She was annoyed that I still hadn't been contacted for a job interview at The Ranches. Unbeknownst to her, I was awaiting an interview with a different school. I guess the interview went well, because I was offered a position within 13 hours of leaving the interview. I accepted the job on the following Saturday. I will be teaching fourth grade at a new charter school in Springville, UT. I'm excited, scared, nervous, overwhelmed... and extremely happy. It will be an adventure, that's for sure. The adventure starts on this Wednesday when I go to an open house and meet the parents and kids.
On that Friday I took my final in Anatomy. I was finally able to learn my grade while I was in Cali. I got a B+ on the final and that was what my final grade came out as, as well. I was pretty pleased, since this was a very difficult class.
Then I took a week off of work and went to California. I think Emily summed up that adventure on the BBC blog.... so I will just say that it was awesome singing and being accompanied by Uncle Speedy and Sid. (They both played violin.) It was wonderful to see family. It made me very excited for the next family reunion. And seeing Grandma was great. I can't remember the last time I saw her. Oh, and the ocean was wonderful, and I liked the Chinese and the steak, and the mexican food that I was fed at different times along the way. I also liked feeding Skeeter out of my hand. And I loved holding baby Ben while he slept. And I had two wonderful hosts (Thanks Eric and Laurel!)
I would write more, but the space bar on this keyboard doesn't work very well and it's starting to get on my nerves.
Love- Tawn-de-juan
A week and a half ago, Weds, April 6th... I was sitting in my car talking to Mom on the phone. She was annoyed that I still hadn't been contacted for a job interview at The Ranches. Unbeknownst to her, I was awaiting an interview with a different school. I guess the interview went well, because I was offered a position within 13 hours of leaving the interview. I accepted the job on the following Saturday. I will be teaching fourth grade at a new charter school in Springville, UT. I'm excited, scared, nervous, overwhelmed... and extremely happy. It will be an adventure, that's for sure. The adventure starts on this Wednesday when I go to an open house and meet the parents and kids.
On that Friday I took my final in Anatomy. I was finally able to learn my grade while I was in Cali. I got a B+ on the final and that was what my final grade came out as, as well. I was pretty pleased, since this was a very difficult class.
Then I took a week off of work and went to California. I think Emily summed up that adventure on the BBC blog.... so I will just say that it was awesome singing and being accompanied by Uncle Speedy and Sid. (They both played violin.) It was wonderful to see family. It made me very excited for the next family reunion. And seeing Grandma was great. I can't remember the last time I saw her. Oh, and the ocean was wonderful, and I liked the Chinese and the steak, and the mexican food that I was fed at different times along the way. I also liked feeding Skeeter out of my hand. And I loved holding baby Ben while he slept. And I had two wonderful hosts (Thanks Eric and Laurel!)
I would write more, but the space bar on this keyboard doesn't work very well and it's starting to get on my nerves.
Love- Tawn-de-juan
debt free
As of 1:54 Eastern time, Dad is $500 richer and I no longer owe Dad ANY money at all! HOORAY! I probably owe Mom and Dad an Alaskan cruise for all the interest that I did NOT pay over the last 13 years since the Bank of Dad opened for business. But a present even remotely like that (not an Alaskan cruise. Sorry.) will have to wait until next year in the brief time when Adam is out of school and we're both working. And if not then, then another 5 or 10 years when he's done with grad school and in the permanent work force.
The car is currently scheduled for pay-off on March 1 next year, but we're going to try to finish that early with extra student aid money. And then the only debt we'll have AT ALL are the student loans. No credit cards payments, no car payment, no owing money to Dad - nothin'. Just school. La la la!
The car is currently scheduled for pay-off on March 1 next year, but we're going to try to finish that early with extra student aid money. And then the only debt we'll have AT ALL are the student loans. No credit cards payments, no car payment, no owing money to Dad - nothin'. Just school. La la la!
Driving Story
I remember when I first got my permit, and Dad took me and Nathan driving around the parking lot at the church. A police officer happened to be there, and she asked if I was old enough to be driving. Of course, she did not think that my younger brother wasn't old enough. Go figure.
Emily
Emily
another one bites the dust
Another NCSL conference has concluded, much to my relief. It was a good conference - I had a lot of really good conversations with some of the state legislators. My complaint is that the last 2 weeks before a conference, of all the last minute prep work, are so tiring that I'm half-dead by the time the conference STARTS. And ya know, all the "last minute" stuff does NOT have to be last minute. It's only that way because I can't for the life of me get my bosses on the ball any sooner. It's also why - Mom, make a note for next summer's reunion - they go hysterical (not much of an exaggeration) if I suggest taking any time off within the last month or so prior to the conference. Early July - like the weekend of the 4th (what's wrong with an Independence Day reunion?) would be MUCH MUCH better for me.
Anyway, I can actually be human again for a while and work normal hours. The warm weather is here to stay - it was in the 60s last week and jumped up to 72 yesterday. Time to go outside! Last spring/summer, we didn't take advantage of much in the area during the summer. We plan to change that this year. There's so much free stuff that there's not much of an excuse to miss it. Adam has 2 weeks left of class. The dean still hasn't signed off on his early graduation - we don't know what the deal is because his profs all cleared him. The deadline for summer is next week, and if he can't graduate early, there's no point in taking summer classes. So if he doesn't get an email from her today, he's going to go to her office to talk to her.
Nathan, congrats on your play. Jared, great pictures of Brooke!
My car story, since I haven't posted it yet: well, the first time I drove was with Sam. He made me drive home from the church building. Sam was also the first person to take me onto the freeway. (I'm noticing a trend here in "who taught the Palmer kids to drive.") My biggest driving story was when I got my Dodge - my first stick shift - when I was 24. Ryan Hall taught me how to drive it in the Wal-mart parking lot in Mac around midnight one night, and the next day I drove to school in Salem. Fun stuff. A month later, I had everything figured out except how to get moving while pointed up a hill. I drove to California for spring break with Sarah and Marianne Swafford, and Windy Webb, and we got lost in San Francisco. We finally found Hwy 101 weaving its way through the city - that was what we wanted. I turned a corner and was pointed straight up one of the steep hills, with a stoplight at every intersection. We hit them all RED. By the time we got to the top, it had been about 17 lights and I'd pretty much figured out how to get going in 1st gear on a hill. Good times. I wrote a column about it at Western and it got a pretty good reaction.
Anyway, I can actually be human again for a while and work normal hours. The warm weather is here to stay - it was in the 60s last week and jumped up to 72 yesterday. Time to go outside! Last spring/summer, we didn't take advantage of much in the area during the summer. We plan to change that this year. There's so much free stuff that there's not much of an excuse to miss it. Adam has 2 weeks left of class. The dean still hasn't signed off on his early graduation - we don't know what the deal is because his profs all cleared him. The deadline for summer is next week, and if he can't graduate early, there's no point in taking summer classes. So if he doesn't get an email from her today, he's going to go to her office to talk to her.
Nathan, congrats on your play. Jared, great pictures of Brooke!
My car story, since I haven't posted it yet: well, the first time I drove was with Sam. He made me drive home from the church building. Sam was also the first person to take me onto the freeway. (I'm noticing a trend here in "who taught the Palmer kids to drive.") My biggest driving story was when I got my Dodge - my first stick shift - when I was 24. Ryan Hall taught me how to drive it in the Wal-mart parking lot in Mac around midnight one night, and the next day I drove to school in Salem. Fun stuff. A month later, I had everything figured out except how to get moving while pointed up a hill. I drove to California for spring break with Sarah and Marianne Swafford, and Windy Webb, and we got lost in San Francisco. We finally found Hwy 101 weaving its way through the city - that was what we wanted. I turned a corner and was pointed straight up one of the steep hills, with a stoplight at every intersection. We hit them all RED. By the time we got to the top, it had been about 17 lights and I'd pretty much figured out how to get going in 1st gear on a hill. Good times. I wrote a column about it at Western and it got a pretty good reaction.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Saturday, April 16, 2005
Well tonight is closing night of my fifth Gallery Theatre production. This one has gone by pretty quick because it was only three weekends instead of four. But we only had one less performance because we had two Thursday shows. It also went quick because curtain call was only optional for me, I chose to leave. I was dead before intermission, and I did not want to wait around for the show to be over and the director gave me permission to take off. So I did.
In other news, I have applied for Pacific University and will hopefully know soon if I am accepted or not. Hopefully Amanda gets hired there and I get accepted there so that we can move there and all will be well. But that is not always the way that things go.
Well, I am going to go do some yoga for abs now.
bye...
Nathan Palmer (in case you forgot my last name)
In other news, I have applied for Pacific University and will hopefully know soon if I am accepted or not. Hopefully Amanda gets hired there and I get accepted there so that we can move there and all will be well. But that is not always the way that things go.
Well, I am going to go do some yoga for abs now.
bye...
Nathan Palmer (in case you forgot my last name)
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Car Stories
That story was actually mine Jared. After Scouts one night I asked JoAnne if I could drive home. She asked if I had my permit and I said "Yes!". So she let me drive. I failed to mention that I had never driven before. Ever. So my first time driving was in JoAnne's ancient Volkswagon (with no dash lights and weak headlights), along a dark country road, in a car full of innocent bystanders. Later it was reported that I had "lied" to JoAnne, but I do not recall ever saying that I had driven before. I just withheld information about the extent of my driving experience. It was a failure to disclose potentially damaging information, not a misstatement of fact. At least, to the best of my recollection.
And I also remember Sam telling me to not drive angry. This was before scientific research demonstrated the benefits of road rage, of course.
And then there was driving with Dad. I think we all have stories about that. I'll just say that he passed on to his oldest son his gift for backseat driving and especially for pointing out infractions of our state and local speed laws.
I learned to drive a stick in Idaho after Jared and Mom drove my '81 Honda out to Rexburg. When Laurel met me she couldn't figure out why I was such a bad driver, until she realized that I had just learned to drive my car a month or so earlier. Later, she came up with other reasons for why I'm such a bad driver, but that is a story for another day.
And I also remember Sam telling me to not drive angry. This was before scientific research demonstrated the benefits of road rage, of course.
And then there was driving with Dad. I think we all have stories about that. I'll just say that he passed on to his oldest son his gift for backseat driving and especially for pointing out infractions of our state and local speed laws.
I learned to drive a stick in Idaho after Jared and Mom drove my '81 Honda out to Rexburg. When Laurel met me she couldn't figure out why I was such a bad driver, until she realized that I had just learned to drive my car a month or so earlier. Later, she came up with other reasons for why I'm such a bad driver, but that is a story for another day.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Adam's school update
Well, this part isn't so much school, but an internship for the summer: we're pretty sure he'll be with the Senate Judiciary committee. Lots and lots of action for when the Supreme Court Justices finally officially announce their retirement. See, the guy who is the top staff person for the Republicans in that committee (title: Chief Counsel) is in our ward, and Adam talked to him about getting him in the door. Yesterday at church, Mike said that he'll make arrangements for Adam during the summer. It's unpaid, unless they get extra funding for the Supreme Court stuff, and even then no promises. But still. The experience of working with Senate confirmations of possibly 3 Supreme Court Justices is invaluable.
So Adam's summer is shaping up to be like this: on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, he'll be on campus for 3 classes and continuing to work part time on the computer project. On Wednesday/Friday, he'll be downtown at the Senate. It's not all in concrete yet, but that's what we're looking at right now.
Adam's plans are where all the excitement are right now. I'm doing the same ol' junk for conference prep. Registration and confirmation paperwork for speakers, putting together "issue binders" for 4 of the committees (Susan doesn't bother with them, for which I'm grateful because they're a complete pain in the butt), and other random things. The weather here has been GORGEOUS for the last week. Sunny, blue sky, cool and breezy in the morning but still warm enough to go without a jacket, warm in the afternoon with no humidity ... We braved the crowds yesterday after church and went down to the Jefferson Memorial to see the cherry blossoms. They were at peak the last 4 or 5 days. It's tough to be inside today.
So Adam's summer is shaping up to be like this: on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, he'll be on campus for 3 classes and continuing to work part time on the computer project. On Wednesday/Friday, he'll be downtown at the Senate. It's not all in concrete yet, but that's what we're looking at right now.
Adam's plans are where all the excitement are right now. I'm doing the same ol' junk for conference prep. Registration and confirmation paperwork for speakers, putting together "issue binders" for 4 of the committees (Susan doesn't bother with them, for which I'm grateful because they're a complete pain in the butt), and other random things. The weather here has been GORGEOUS for the last week. Sunny, blue sky, cool and breezy in the morning but still warm enough to go without a jacket, warm in the afternoon with no humidity ... We braved the crowds yesterday after church and went down to the Jefferson Memorial to see the cherry blossoms. They were at peak the last 4 or 5 days. It's tough to be inside today.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
GOOD NEWS!
I finally recieved a letter in the mail today, saying that my immigration application is in processing. Jason has been approved to be my sponsor, and I "meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent resident status." I haven't been officially approved yet, instead I have to send a set of fingerprints to the FBI. Apparently the Oregon State Police saying that I don't have a crimal record isn't enough. Blah, but I'll do what I have to do. I've also gotten to go ahead to apply for a work permit! This is good! It'll take a month or two to get it and start working, but I think this will be faster than waiting for my residency to come through. So this means I can get a job, and work, and earn money .. but I still don't know when I can leave the country. Soon, hopefully.
Driving Miss Daisy
Um... I think that JoAnne story was mine, but it might have been Eric. I'm not sure. I do know that Dad would never let us drive over 40 mph no matter what before we actually got the license, and Sam was the one that taught me that it's actually safer to drive the speed limit.
But the real exciting story is when I was on my mission, and had to learn to drive a stick. I'd learned the basics, but never had much practice. One of the office elders rode around Leipzig with me to see how I did, and said, "He'll do fine as long as he doesn't get himself killed in the first week." Then they let me drive my new companion - the new zone leader - back to Halle, about an hour away. Unfortunately, we missed a turn and ended up going almost all the way to Jena, two hours the wrong direction. So I got lots of practice that one night. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, I had a stop sign at the top of a hill, so Elder Patrick talked me through how to use the e-brake to keep from rolling backward. I mastered that on the first try. We survived the first week (and the two months) and so I got to drive for another three months when I got to Zwickau later on.
But the real exciting story is when I was on my mission, and had to learn to drive a stick. I'd learned the basics, but never had much practice. One of the office elders rode around Leipzig with me to see how I did, and said, "He'll do fine as long as he doesn't get himself killed in the first week." Then they let me drive my new companion - the new zone leader - back to Halle, about an hour away. Unfortunately, we missed a turn and ended up going almost all the way to Jena, two hours the wrong direction. So I got lots of practice that one night. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, I had a stop sign at the top of a hill, so Elder Patrick talked me through how to use the e-brake to keep from rolling backward. I mastered that on the first try. We survived the first week (and the two months) and so I got to drive for another three months when I got to Zwickau later on.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
A new question
Since several of you have posted your comments on the conference question I figured I'd ask a new one. I'm glad that you enjoyed Dad's comments so much and that those adventures triggered your memories.
Dad says he has some great stories for the new question, which is: How, when and where did you learn to drive? Let's hear all the crazy stories, (like telling JoAnne you had your permit, but not telling her you'd never driven home from church, or anywhere else over 25 mph.)
By the way, Mindy, I enjoyed the pictures of your pigs. You have quite a collection, there. Some of them are very unique.
Love ya,
MOM
Dad says he has some great stories for the new question, which is: How, when and where did you learn to drive? Let's hear all the crazy stories, (like telling JoAnne you had your permit, but not telling her you'd never driven home from church, or anywhere else over 25 mph.)
By the way, Mindy, I enjoyed the pictures of your pigs. You have quite a collection, there. Some of them are very unique.
Love ya,
MOM
The Word from Eric
Hi!
My favorite talk in conference was President Packer's on Saturday morning, about the Book of Mormon. I really felt the Spirit as he spoke, and it really reminded me of what a great influence the Book of Mormon has had in my life, and how much more of an influence it could have if I studied it more diligently.
To answer Trina's question: Trina, you're right on the spelling of Allison.
And of course Stephen, not Steven, but you knew that.
I think it's funny that you "need to know these things" but I'm happy to oblige.
I would like to add my praise for Dad's motorcycle page. It's great to have definitive versions of these stories I've heard and in some cases passed on, if not to my children.
On a similar topic, one thing I'd like to do in the next few years is put together a set of FFF DVD's, with a director's commentary track. We can also chime in on the movies we participated in. I need to work out the technical logistics, and if anyone else has ideas for how to work this, please chime in. I just thought I'd let you know what my idea was. It may be ambitious, but so was a family website, and that seemed to work out okay (so far so good).
I can't remember if I've written about my "greatest adventure" yet. Maybe my mission, I guess. I need to post some pictures from that time. Of course, what we're up to now is a pretty amazing adventure...
One last note. I talked to Tiffany last night. She said that the doctors think her dad doesn't have long. Please keep the Knowltons in your prayers and give them a call. I know they'd appreciate it.
Love,
Eric
My favorite talk in conference was President Packer's on Saturday morning, about the Book of Mormon. I really felt the Spirit as he spoke, and it really reminded me of what a great influence the Book of Mormon has had in my life, and how much more of an influence it could have if I studied it more diligently.
To answer Trina's question: Trina, you're right on the spelling of Allison.
And of course Stephen, not Steven, but you knew that.
I think it's funny that you "need to know these things" but I'm happy to oblige.
I would like to add my praise for Dad's motorcycle page. It's great to have definitive versions of these stories I've heard and in some cases passed on, if not to my children.
On a similar topic, one thing I'd like to do in the next few years is put together a set of FFF DVD's, with a director's commentary track. We can also chime in on the movies we participated in. I need to work out the technical logistics, and if anyone else has ideas for how to work this, please chime in. I just thought I'd let you know what my idea was. It may be ambitious, but so was a family website, and that seemed to work out okay (so far so good).
I can't remember if I've written about my "greatest adventure" yet. Maybe my mission, I guess. I need to post some pictures from that time. Of course, what we're up to now is a pretty amazing adventure...
One last note. I talked to Tiffany last night. She said that the doctors think her dad doesn't have long. Please keep the Knowltons in your prayers and give them a call. I know they'd appreciate it.
Love,
Eric
Mom and Dad's adventures
First of all, Eric, we need you to resolve something. If the baby is a girl, I say Allison and Mom says Alyson. Which spelling? I need to know these things.
I just took a couple of minutes to read Mom and Dad's question pages, and I'm cracking up. I already knew both stories from Dad's "adventures" - the first time I heard about the gas explosion lifting the door off the ground was when we were in Texas for Jared and Michelle's wedding. We were at Mikki's house talking with Jamie and everyone between the sealing and reception (I think), and that story made me laugh very hard. I love the pictures. Those are some heirlooms I want eventually - Dad's motorcycle pictures (and the Shirley Temple pictures, but Dad already knows that).
I also remember when we drove around Mt. St. Helens, like Mom noted. We didn't see a darn thing - just lots of trees and drop-offs on a narrow logging road in the 15-passenger van. Yikes! It took us more than 8 hours to get to Uncle Max's house instead of 3, and Eric and Jared and I sang "Dare to be Stupid" (applicable, don't ya think?) and other random Weird Al songs in the back, as well as the whole thing of 99 bottles of pop on the wall.
AND I hope that Dad plays "the Spider and the Fly" on the piano for my kids, and for Brooke and Bryan and Stephen/Allison/Alyson. I still think it's funny.
I enjoyed every minute of Conference - ALL of the talks were fabulous. I'm actually surprised that I can pick a favorite from the whole weekend ... but we had that phenomenal one-two punch from President Monson on Saturday morning and President Faust on Sunday morning. President Monson talked about complacency, and how Satan will carefully lead us to "All is well in Zion" and false security. A most needed talk for the "Saints" in the DC area. Then President Faust talked about holiness, and making our lives more holy. The first led right into the second - fantastic. In a conference of amazing talks, President Faust's talk was definitely the best.
I just took a couple of minutes to read Mom and Dad's question pages, and I'm cracking up. I already knew both stories from Dad's "adventures" - the first time I heard about the gas explosion lifting the door off the ground was when we were in Texas for Jared and Michelle's wedding. We were at Mikki's house talking with Jamie and everyone between the sealing and reception (I think), and that story made me laugh very hard. I love the pictures. Those are some heirlooms I want eventually - Dad's motorcycle pictures (and the Shirley Temple pictures, but Dad already knows that).
I also remember when we drove around Mt. St. Helens, like Mom noted. We didn't see a darn thing - just lots of trees and drop-offs on a narrow logging road in the 15-passenger van. Yikes! It took us more than 8 hours to get to Uncle Max's house instead of 3, and Eric and Jared and I sang "Dare to be Stupid" (applicable, don't ya think?) and other random Weird Al songs in the back, as well as the whole thing of 99 bottles of pop on the wall.
AND I hope that Dad plays "the Spider and the Fly" on the piano for my kids, and for Brooke and Bryan and Stephen/Allison/Alyson. I still think it's funny.
I enjoyed every minute of Conference - ALL of the talks were fabulous. I'm actually surprised that I can pick a favorite from the whole weekend ... but we had that phenomenal one-two punch from President Monson on Saturday morning and President Faust on Sunday morning. President Monson talked about complacency, and how Satan will carefully lead us to "All is well in Zion" and false security. A most needed talk for the "Saints" in the DC area. Then President Faust talked about holiness, and making our lives more holy. The first led right into the second - fantastic. In a conference of amazing talks, President Faust's talk was definitely the best.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
more nooz from the caudle corner
Sorry to hear that Tawnia had a bummer day - I've had an absolutely delightful day. (No, I'm not pregnant.) The weather was amazing - warm, sunny, slight breeze, no humidity. I did mundane things at work all day, but it was all for next week's conference and many, many little things are no longer in my way. This is a good thing.
The nooz is that Adam is going to graduate in December instead of a whole year from now. HOORAY! We were talking a couple of nights ago about finances and school and other things, and Adam realized that he only has 18 credits to go before graduation. He'd been tossing around the idea of summer classes anyway, to get his government internship/seminar taken care of because it's really hard to get into. He spent yesterday and today talking to the financial aid office, and to professors about moving his sociology thesis from spring back to fall. He thinks he has all the clearances he needs. He has an appointment with the Dean tomorrow morning to get it finished.
He will work from January to September next year, full time at the job he already has part time on campus (he'll be Georgetown staff instead of a Georgetown student) because he's already been told that it's his once they get their grant funding. And then September next year, he'll start law school on schedule. In the end, it's not really a diversion from the plan we already had - just with a 9-month break between finishing undergrad and starting law school. And we're still planning to stay here in DC for law school because this is where some of the best schools are. But we feel really good about this change in plans - we will see what that break holds for us.
The nooz is that Adam is going to graduate in December instead of a whole year from now. HOORAY! We were talking a couple of nights ago about finances and school and other things, and Adam realized that he only has 18 credits to go before graduation. He'd been tossing around the idea of summer classes anyway, to get his government internship/seminar taken care of because it's really hard to get into. He spent yesterday and today talking to the financial aid office, and to professors about moving his sociology thesis from spring back to fall. He thinks he has all the clearances he needs. He has an appointment with the Dean tomorrow morning to get it finished.
He will work from January to September next year, full time at the job he already has part time on campus (he'll be Georgetown staff instead of a Georgetown student) because he's already been told that it's his once they get their grant funding. And then September next year, he'll start law school on schedule. In the end, it's not really a diversion from the plan we already had - just with a 9-month break between finishing undergrad and starting law school. And we're still planning to stay here in DC for law school because this is where some of the best schools are. But we feel really good about this change in plans - we will see what that break holds for us.
We've added stuff, too!
Dad and I both posted our answers to the Adventure question on our respective pages. You'll REALLY love Dad's.
I was about to post the next question but I figured we should all answer Trina's question about conference, first. I really enjoyed all the sessions. I thought Elder Wirthlin's talk on kindness was the best talk I've ever heard him give. I really loved it. There were some strong messages given, like Elder Oaks and I noticed a lot of talks about Missionary work and fellowshipping. I liked President Hinckley's opening message where he discussed all the growth of the past 10 years.
Sunday evening Emily was looking at an Ensign from May of 1981. According to that statistical report, at the end of 1980 there were between 4 and 5 million members (today there are over 12 million) 19 temples (100 more today) 30,000 full time missionaries(now there are 51,000) and the church had wards or branches in 83 countries (over 160 now) Think how much growth the next 25 years will bring.
Remember to send Bruce and Cheryl your love and prayers. They really need them now.
Love always,
MOM
I was about to post the next question but I figured we should all answer Trina's question about conference, first. I really enjoyed all the sessions. I thought Elder Wirthlin's talk on kindness was the best talk I've ever heard him give. I really loved it. There were some strong messages given, like Elder Oaks and I noticed a lot of talks about Missionary work and fellowshipping. I liked President Hinckley's opening message where he discussed all the growth of the past 10 years.
Sunday evening Emily was looking at an Ensign from May of 1981. According to that statistical report, at the end of 1980 there were between 4 and 5 million members (today there are over 12 million) 19 temples (100 more today) 30,000 full time missionaries(now there are 51,000) and the church had wards or branches in 83 countries (over 160 now) Think how much growth the next 25 years will bring.
Remember to send Bruce and Cheryl your love and prayers. They really need them now.
Love always,
MOM
Life: A Precious Commodity
So I haven't posted in awhile. Sorry, 'bout that... life has been busy. Friday evening I was able to have a small reunion of my freshmen year roommates (okay, so there were 3 out of 6 of us there... but Kristine and Tami hadn't seen each other in about 6 years.) That was supposed to happen at 5:30 p.m. and didn't end up happening until 10 p.m. Then around 11 p.m. Shawna Webb arrived to take Amy and I to SLC to spend the night... we didn't end up leaving Provo until about 1 a.m.... so I didn't get much sleep that night.
Saturday was glorious. I have been in the same room as the prophet before but for some reason this time was extra special. I have no doubt that Gordon B. Hinckley is a prophet of God. The first session of conference was definitely my favorite, and President Monson's talk was my favorite talk. After that session I was able to briefly see a couple of friends... we randomly ran into Holly Vigil, and then I purposely crossed paths with my friend Lisa Meyers. Then we drove back to Provo, arriving shortly after the start of the afternoon session. I sustained the prophet in the car on I-15.
Sunday I stayed home and watched both sessions with my roommates. In between I went to a potluck at one of the guys apartments. That afternoon we got a phone call and found out that our Bishop's wife had passed away on Saturday. It wasn't completely unexpected, but it was still a bit of a shock. She learned she had cancer in November, but we thought she was doing well. Her funeral was today and so I took off from work early (10 a.m.) and went to the funeral. Afterwards I went home instead of going back to work. I think that reading Mom's e-mail and then going to the funeral was pretty draining emotionally for one day.
I will be taking my Anat final some time this week. Probably on Thursday night or Friday afternoon. So pray that I do well. I would really really really like to pass this class.
Okay, I'll comment on other people's messages later, I do have to run.
Love,
Tawnia
Saturday was glorious. I have been in the same room as the prophet before but for some reason this time was extra special. I have no doubt that Gordon B. Hinckley is a prophet of God. The first session of conference was definitely my favorite, and President Monson's talk was my favorite talk. After that session I was able to briefly see a couple of friends... we randomly ran into Holly Vigil, and then I purposely crossed paths with my friend Lisa Meyers. Then we drove back to Provo, arriving shortly after the start of the afternoon session. I sustained the prophet in the car on I-15.
Sunday I stayed home and watched both sessions with my roommates. In between I went to a potluck at one of the guys apartments. That afternoon we got a phone call and found out that our Bishop's wife had passed away on Saturday. It wasn't completely unexpected, but it was still a bit of a shock. She learned she had cancer in November, but we thought she was doing well. Her funeral was today and so I took off from work early (10 a.m.) and went to the funeral. Afterwards I went home instead of going back to work. I think that reading Mom's e-mail and then going to the funeral was pretty draining emotionally for one day.
I will be taking my Anat final some time this week. Probably on Thursday night or Friday afternoon. So pray that I do well. I would really really really like to pass this class.
Okay, I'll comment on other people's messages later, I do have to run.
Love,
Tawnia
Where's the Guestbook?
Hi everybody!
Things are good here.
I'm at work, and I went to look at the guestbook (actually to look at the code) and it wasn't there! So what I want to know is, who got rid of the guestbook and why? If nothing else, please put it back so I can look at the code on it, or email me the file.
Let's see what else? I'm graduating Memorial Day weekend. It'll be awesome. I'm hard at work at work. Laurel's pregnant. We're going to take a vacation to Costa Mesa Memorial Day. Get some time away from the telephone and everything. It's something nice to look forward to.
And it's playoffs week in the Orange Stake. Final Four. The B team is in third, so we're playing tomorrow night. It'll be fun. I think we have a chance to take it all.
So we're busy, but not too stressed.
Conference was very nice. I'm looking forward to the DVD version. Then maybe I can find Tawnia in the audience.
And also, I'm excited to see what wonders Nathan and Amanda put on their page.
The End.
Your pal,
Eric
Things are good here.
I'm at work, and I went to look at the guestbook (actually to look at the code) and it wasn't there! So what I want to know is, who got rid of the guestbook and why? If nothing else, please put it back so I can look at the code on it, or email me the file.
Let's see what else? I'm graduating Memorial Day weekend. It'll be awesome. I'm hard at work at work. Laurel's pregnant. We're going to take a vacation to Costa Mesa Memorial Day. Get some time away from the telephone and everything. It's something nice to look forward to.
And it's playoffs week in the Orange Stake. Final Four. The B team is in third, so we're playing tomorrow night. It'll be fun. I think we have a chance to take it all.
So we're busy, but not too stressed.
Conference was very nice. I'm looking forward to the DVD version. Then maybe I can find Tawnia in the audience.
And also, I'm excited to see what wonders Nathan and Amanda put on their page.
The End.
Your pal,
Eric
Monday, April 04, 2005
a title
Just a quick update from me. I updated my website a little bit more, and will continue to update from time to time. Go see! Jason and I are doing fine. We're excited about the daylight savings change, since now it doesn't get dark until after 8 o'clock!
Saturday, April 02, 2005
We're back
Our internet is back and running and so hopefully you will be hearing more from us on here and we will have time to do some advancing on our part of the page.
Nathan A. and Amanda C. Palmer
Nathan A. and Amanda C. Palmer
Friday, April 01, 2005
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First of all, don't scare me with that "can't hear the heartbeat" stuff about the baby. That was our omen of bad news coming. I'm glad you promptly followed it up the ultrasound description, but geez. It gave me (and Adam also when I read it to him verbatim on the phone) a jolt. Anyway, Eric, you said He. So you know the baby is a boy? You HOPE the baby is a boy? You think the baby is a boy even though that's not confirmed by the ultrasound yet? What are you saying here?
Another week down the tubes - another week closer to a conference that I'm entirely unready for (it starts 2 weeks from yesterday), and another week closer to when we can take a road trip for 10 days and get out of this forsaken place. Most of the time I like it here, but sometimes, the god complex of Congress and President Bush really really really really gets to me. Like this whole week and the Terri Shiavo crap. I'll get into the whole soapbox political enlightenment for you all later, but I'll just leave it like this for the moment - I'm not a Republican anymore. I'm a conservative, but the Republican federal leadership sure as heck isn't. There is not currently a political party in the US that is conservative. President Bush and the "conservative" members of Congress are feeding the American public a BIG FAT LIE, and they think they're God, and it's sickening. I want to go home ... where the god-complex is still alive and well, but not so much in my face that I want to scream and/or throw something through a window.
Another week down the tubes - another week closer to a conference that I'm entirely unready for (it starts 2 weeks from yesterday), and another week closer to when we can take a road trip for 10 days and get out of this forsaken place. Most of the time I like it here, but sometimes, the god complex of Congress and President Bush really really really really gets to me. Like this whole week and the Terri Shiavo crap. I'll get into the whole soapbox political enlightenment for you all later, but I'll just leave it like this for the moment - I'm not a Republican anymore. I'm a conservative, but the Republican federal leadership sure as heck isn't. There is not currently a political party in the US that is conservative. President Bush and the "conservative" members of Congress are feeding the American public a BIG FAT LIE, and they think they're God, and it's sickening. I want to go home ... where the god-complex is still alive and well, but not so much in my face that I want to scream and/or throw something through a window.
Hello??
So where is everybody?? I realize it's going to be conference this weekend, but it doesn't mean you have to quit posting in preperation.
here are my excitements for the weekend. First I get to go and hopefully get my car fixed. Yeah, Hank's been having trouble for awhile. Then at 5:30 two of my freshmen year roommates are coming over. I have stayed in touch with Tami pretty well, but just ran into Kristine back in January. The two of them haven't seen each other since 1998 so I'm excited for the three of us to get together. Then later tonight Shawna Webb is coming down from SLC to pick Amy and I up and take us back up to her place so that we can go to the Saturday morning session of conference. I'm excited. The only time I've been in a session of conference is the one time that I sang... and I couldn't take notes because we had to sit perfectly still the entire time, so I'm excited about tomorrow morning.
I hope you all enjoy conference. You can try to see me on the TV, but I doubt you will... that room is HUGE.
Love,
T
here are my excitements for the weekend. First I get to go and hopefully get my car fixed. Yeah, Hank's been having trouble for awhile. Then at 5:30 two of my freshmen year roommates are coming over. I have stayed in touch with Tami pretty well, but just ran into Kristine back in January. The two of them haven't seen each other since 1998 so I'm excited for the three of us to get together. Then later tonight Shawna Webb is coming down from SLC to pick Amy and I up and take us back up to her place so that we can go to the Saturday morning session of conference. I'm excited. The only time I've been in a session of conference is the one time that I sang... and I couldn't take notes because we had to sit perfectly still the entire time, so I'm excited about tomorrow morning.
I hope you all enjoy conference. You can try to see me on the TV, but I doubt you will... that room is HUGE.
Love,
T
Post-Checkup Report
Yesterday Laurel asked that I come along to her 12-week checkup, and my sweet boss Suzy thought that would be a good idea. After waiting around (why else would they have a waiting room?) we waited some more in that other room, and finally met with the doctor.
He still couldn't hear the heartbeat... there was too much interference from all the other sounds in Laurel's belly, so we took another ultrasound.
The baby is looking great! He's like a little fish in there. We can see his spine, his head, his arms and hands and fingers... He was squirming around just great. Oh, and we could see and hear his heart, beating away. It was an amazing experience. He's the right size and is looking good so far.
Stay tuned for picutres of the ultrasound on our page. I was going to get them up last night but I took a nap instead.
Just thought you'd like to know the latest! Thanks for your support.
Love,
Eric
He still couldn't hear the heartbeat... there was too much interference from all the other sounds in Laurel's belly, so we took another ultrasound.
The baby is looking great! He's like a little fish in there. We can see his spine, his head, his arms and hands and fingers... He was squirming around just great. Oh, and we could see and hear his heart, beating away. It was an amazing experience. He's the right size and is looking good so far.
Stay tuned for picutres of the ultrasound on our page. I was going to get them up last night but I took a nap instead.
Just thought you'd like to know the latest! Thanks for your support.
Love,
Eric
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