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Saturday, October 2, 2010
{well said}
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Friday, October 1, 2010
In Loving Memory
I have been blessed to grow up and know personally, all of my grandparents. In fact, I knew and frequently visited nearly all of my great-grandparents with my parents. I come from some good roots.
On September 28th, 2010, my mother's father passed away. Richard Dan Wright, known to me by "grandpa Wright", turned 76 on August 18th (b. 1934).
During his funeral services, I learned many new things that I didn't know about him. I didn't know that he went to BYU, or boxed at the collegiate level, what a risk-taker or funny man he was! Funeral services were beautiful, and each speaker shared wonderful memories of grandpa.
I knew him as a hard worker. Masonry was his trade and he did beautiful work. He helped lay brick on all of his children's homes along with many well known buildings: the LDS Conference Center, restoration of the BYU Academy (now Provo Library) and restoration on the Salt Lake & Logan LDS Temples. He lived a long, full life.
I am the oldest grandchild of my grandpa. To date, his posterity includes 7 children, 34 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. These are all my cousins, and this was taken in 2008, at our first and last family reunion (with Grandpa present).
My mom and her siblings:
My grandfather's siblings:
My family (Ryan was working):
Funeral services were directed by Wheeler Mortuary of Springville, and his body was laid to rest in the Provo Cemetery, next to his sister, Dorothy.
Does the above picture of my children give you an idea of what the two days away from home were like? If that picture is any indication, imagine it being ten times worse. :) Thanks to the wonderful help of my cousin's wife, Nykelle, and my siblings and my sister-in-law, Debbie, I was able to enjoy MOST of the funeral in peace.
On the 5 hour drive home, I was able to put a finger on the reason I was so upset and in tears while the boys slept briefly. (Tanner and Taylor literally screamed at me for the first hour, screamed themselves to sleep for 20 minutes, then screamed for another 45 minutes...then we were able to calm down. Of course, Kortlen slept the entire time.) Whileignoring them keeping my cool most of the drive, I realized why I was utterly frustrated & why I felt like I couldn't go visit/invite myself to just show up at relatives' homes: because of the terrible behavior of my children. We have some serious behavior issues to work on. Serious behavior issues.
I know as a child I would have moments of meltdowns, or tantrums, or rudeness, but they were moments, and at a very early age, I learned what was and was NOT acceptable behavior at various events. I don't know what my parenting problem is, or even where to start. I know we need a 'reform' in our child-rearing, but I don't know how to get through to them. I learned the hard way last week that spanking doesn't get through to them. Well, I guess I've known that for a while, but yeah.
*SIGH*
I'm trying tough love.
In fact, we had to stop and get an ice cream cone to reward the good behavior the last two hours of the drive...as we were leaving, Tanner asked for a quarter to buy a gumball. I firmly yet lovingly said "no". As another little boy asked his mom and she had the same reply, I watched a light-bulb go on in Tanner's head. "Hey mom!" he said, "You're not the only one who says no! That boy's mom told him no, too!" It was as if this was the first time he had considered other moms also tell their children 'no'.
So, I guess I'm alright in his book...
Richard Dan Wright
1934 ~ 2010
Richard Dan Wright, 76, passed away peacefully at his daughter‚s home in Boise, Idaho on September 28, 2010 with family surrounding him. He battled with Parkinson's disease for 9 years.
He was born August 18, 1934 in Springville Utah to Mervin Dan and Mable Wheeler Wright. He was the second of seven children. He was a life-long resident of Springville, Utah. He attended K-12th grade in Springville and attended Brigham Young University for his associate degree while participating on the BYU Boxing Team. He was a Journeyman brick mason for over 40 years. He worked on buildings such as Springville Museum of Art, BYU Academy (Provo Library), Logan Temple, Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle, the LDS Conference Center, and many other historic sites. He enjoyed serving others, hunting, fishing, shooting targets, and making art out of his brickwork. He was a High Priest and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. He served a mission in the Central States Mission. His favorite church calling was that of Home Teacher. He always had a beautiful garden and loved to share the produce with his neighbors and friends.
He married Lynne Bird on August 18, 1959 and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They had 6 children. They were later divorced. He married Judith Larsen, to them was born Natalie. They were later divorced. He married Elsie Hunsaker, they were later divorced. He married Edimar Superti on December 6, 1997 (she was filing for divorce at the time of his passing).
His father and mother, his sister Dorothy and grandson Dakota Wright preceded him in death.
His children Derek (Heather) Wright of Springville Utah, Alan (Angela) Wright of Rochdale, Massachusetts, Elizabeth W (Craig C) Crandall of Chesterfield, Idaho, Camille (Gene) Roylance of Boise, Idaho, David (Amy) Wright of Springville, Michael (Maria) Wright of Springville, and Natalie Wright of Tulare, California survive him. He had 33 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
His sister Kay (Fred) Harrell, Dallas, Texas, brothers Larry (Linda) Wright, Woodland Hills, Utah, Dale (Diane) Wright, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Calvin (Gayle) Wright, Nephi, Utah, and many loved nieces and nephews also survive him.
Funeral services will be held on October 1, 2010 at 10 am at the LDS church, 1157 West 900 South, Springville. There will be a viewing for family and friends September 30 from 6-8 pm at Wheeler Mortuary 211 E 200 South, Springville. A family viewing will be from 9-9:45 am Friday at the church.
On September 28th, 2010, my mother's father passed away. Richard Dan Wright, known to me by "grandpa Wright", turned 76 on August 18th (b. 1934).
During his funeral services, I learned many new things that I didn't know about him. I didn't know that he went to BYU, or boxed at the collegiate level, what a risk-taker or funny man he was! Funeral services were beautiful, and each speaker shared wonderful memories of grandpa.
I knew him as a hard worker. Masonry was his trade and he did beautiful work. He helped lay brick on all of his children's homes along with many well known buildings: the LDS Conference Center, restoration of the BYU Academy (now Provo Library) and restoration on the Salt Lake & Logan LDS Temples. He lived a long, full life.
I am the oldest grandchild of my grandpa. To date, his posterity includes 7 children, 34 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. These are all my cousins, and this was taken in 2008, at our first and last family reunion (with Grandpa present).
My mom and her siblings:
My grandfather's siblings:
My family (Ryan was working):
Funeral services were directed by Wheeler Mortuary of Springville, and his body was laid to rest in the Provo Cemetery, next to his sister, Dorothy.
__________
Does the above picture of my children give you an idea of what the two days away from home were like? If that picture is any indication, imagine it being ten times worse. :) Thanks to the wonderful help of my cousin's wife, Nykelle, and my siblings and my sister-in-law, Debbie, I was able to enjoy MOST of the funeral in peace.
On the 5 hour drive home, I was able to put a finger on the reason I was so upset and in tears while the boys slept briefly. (Tanner and Taylor literally screamed at me for the first hour, screamed themselves to sleep for 20 minutes, then screamed for another 45 minutes...then we were able to calm down. Of course, Kortlen slept the entire time.) While
I know as a child I would have moments of meltdowns, or tantrums, or rudeness, but they were moments, and at a very early age, I learned what was and was NOT acceptable behavior at various events. I don't know what my parenting problem is, or even where to start. I know we need a 'reform' in our child-rearing, but I don't know how to get through to them. I learned the hard way last week that spanking doesn't get through to them. Well, I guess I've known that for a while, but yeah.
*SIGH*
I'm trying tough love.
In fact, we had to stop and get an ice cream cone to reward the good behavior the last two hours of the drive...as we were leaving, Tanner asked for a quarter to buy a gumball. I firmly yet lovingly said "no". As another little boy asked his mom and she had the same reply, I watched a light-bulb go on in Tanner's head. "Hey mom!" he said, "You're not the only one who says no! That boy's mom told him no, too!" It was as if this was the first time he had considered other moms also tell their children 'no'.
So, I guess I'm alright in his book...
__________
Obituary
Richard Dan Wright
1934 ~ 2010
Richard Dan Wright, 76, passed away peacefully at his daughter‚s home in Boise, Idaho on September 28, 2010 with family surrounding him. He battled with Parkinson's disease for 9 years.
He was born August 18, 1934 in Springville Utah to Mervin Dan and Mable Wheeler Wright. He was the second of seven children. He was a life-long resident of Springville, Utah. He attended K-12th grade in Springville and attended Brigham Young University for his associate degree while participating on the BYU Boxing Team. He was a Journeyman brick mason for over 40 years. He worked on buildings such as Springville Museum of Art, BYU Academy (Provo Library), Logan Temple, Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle, the LDS Conference Center, and many other historic sites. He enjoyed serving others, hunting, fishing, shooting targets, and making art out of his brickwork. He was a High Priest and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. He served a mission in the Central States Mission. His favorite church calling was that of Home Teacher. He always had a beautiful garden and loved to share the produce with his neighbors and friends.
He married Lynne Bird on August 18, 1959 and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They had 6 children. They were later divorced. He married Judith Larsen, to them was born Natalie. They were later divorced. He married Elsie Hunsaker, they were later divorced. He married Edimar Superti on December 6, 1997 (she was filing for divorce at the time of his passing).
His father and mother, his sister Dorothy and grandson Dakota Wright preceded him in death.
His children Derek (Heather) Wright of Springville Utah, Alan (Angela) Wright of Rochdale, Massachusetts, Elizabeth W (Craig C) Crandall of Chesterfield, Idaho, Camille (Gene) Roylance of Boise, Idaho, David (Amy) Wright of Springville, Michael (Maria) Wright of Springville, and Natalie Wright of Tulare, California survive him. He had 33 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
His sister Kay (Fred) Harrell, Dallas, Texas, brothers Larry (Linda) Wright, Woodland Hills, Utah, Dale (Diane) Wright, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Calvin (Gayle) Wright, Nephi, Utah, and many loved nieces and nephews also survive him.
Funeral services will be held on October 1, 2010 at 10 am at the LDS church, 1157 West 900 South, Springville. There will be a viewing for family and friends September 30 from 6-8 pm at Wheeler Mortuary 211 E 200 South, Springville. A family viewing will be from 9-9:45 am Friday at the church.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Getting to Know {Taylor}
I am really enjoying spending time with my two little ones, while older brother goes to Joy School. We spend our time running at the park, and then if Taylor has let me (aka: Not whined and screamed the whole way!) do my 3 mile workout, I am so thrilled to let him play while I stretch and catch my breath afterward.
How old are you? two-an-a haff
What are these (tugging on my earlobes)? ear pits
What is your favorite thing to eat? chocolate chips
What do you do when Tanner is at Joy School? color (we've never colored...LOL! Maybe we should!)
What is your favorite story? nuffin...my catipiwar (The very hungry Caterpillar)
What is your favorite primary song? My famwy and the temple song.
Do you have a favorite toy? huh? yeah, I do! What is it? my tuck (truck)
Do you have a favorite color? boo dy (blue sky)
How many brothers do you have? two an a haf What are their names? uhhh...my Tanny and Kortwen.
What makes you smile really big? I getting big! (growing up)
Is there anything that makes you sad? uhhh. bitin' makes me mad! (Tanner bites a lot)
What kind of treats do you like? chocolate chips
Did you know you're a silly goose? head nod. no, you're a silly duck!
What is one thing you'd like Santa to bring you for Christmas? dis big airplane! (his arms spread as far as they can go...we saw a man at the park with a remote control airplane...good luck, buddy!)
How old are you? two-an-a haff
What are these (tugging on my earlobes)? ear pits
What is your favorite thing to eat? chocolate chips
What do you do when Tanner is at Joy School? color (we've never colored...LOL! Maybe we should!)
What is your favorite story? nuffin...my catipiwar (The very hungry Caterpillar)
What is your favorite primary song? My famwy and the temple song.
Do you have a favorite toy? huh? yeah, I do! What is it? my tuck (truck)
Do you have a favorite color? boo dy (blue sky)
How many brothers do you have? two an a haf What are their names? uhhh...my Tanny and Kortwen.
What makes you smile really big? I getting big! (growing up)
Is there anything that makes you sad? uhhh. bitin' makes me mad! (Tanner bites a lot)
What kind of treats do you like? chocolate chips
Did you know you're a silly goose? head nod. no, you're a silly duck!
What is one thing you'd like Santa to bring you for Christmas? dis big airplane! (his arms spread as far as they can go...we saw a man at the park with a remote control airplane...good luck, buddy!)
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Getting to Know {Tanner}
Every time I look at my sweet and energetic little boy, I can't help but wonder what kind of experiences are in store for him. He knows FAR too much for a four year old, in my opinion, yet he has SO much to learn before being 'really big' and going to school. The things that come out of his mouth puzzle me, and often surprise me. He comes up with the most funny and contemplative ideas, and is like a little sponge, soaking up everything Ryan and I say. I just might start calling him 'big ears', if he actually USED his ears to listen to me when he should be listening! *chuckle*
How old are you? four
When is your birthday? mmm..when the Christmas tree goes up and there's snow on the ground
What is your favorite thing to eat? candy treats, chocolate and food is sausage and eggs and the sausage is nected together (links)
What do you like about Joy School? mmm...Joy School is kinda not good for widdle boys that four an a haff
What is your favorite story? about pigs, horsies, donkeys, and about a horse, a donkey an a pig (okaaaaay)
What is your favorite primary song? the church song (I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ, of latter-day saints...)
What do you like to do? uhhh, I like to swing on that (pointing to the picture above)
Do you have a favorite color? bwoo, pink, and orange
What makes you smile really big? water and bubbles get into my ears and i waff (laugh)
Is there anything that makes you sad? When daddy spanks me (and mommy) (we're working on that)
What does daddy do at work? daddy has suckers and treats at his work
Do you think mom should go back to work? no. atuzz (because) you said when you were done with work for the rest of your wife, you would stay home and pway with me.
What does two and two make? two two's make four! How about five and two? i don't know, seven?
What is one thing you'd like Santa to bring you for Christmas? I want two fings. Taywor gets one fing. A different airplane and a dragon toy.
How old are you? four
When is your birthday? mmm..when the Christmas tree goes up and there's snow on the ground
What is your favorite thing to eat? candy treats, chocolate and food is sausage and eggs and the sausage is nected together (links)
What do you like about Joy School? mmm...Joy School is kinda not good for widdle boys that four an a haff
What is your favorite story? about pigs, horsies, donkeys, and about a horse, a donkey an a pig (okaaaaay)
What is your favorite primary song? the church song (I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ, of latter-day saints...)
What do you like to do? uhhh, I like to swing on that (pointing to the picture above)
Do you have a favorite color? bwoo, pink, and orange
What makes you smile really big? water and bubbles get into my ears and i waff (laugh)
Is there anything that makes you sad? When daddy spanks me (and mommy) (we're working on that)
What does daddy do at work? daddy has suckers and treats at his work
Do you think mom should go back to work? no. atuzz (because) you said when you were done with work for the rest of your wife, you would stay home and pway with me.
What does two and two make? two two's make four! How about five and two? i don't know, seven?
What is one thing you'd like Santa to bring you for Christmas? I want two fings. Taywor gets one fing. A different airplane and a dragon toy.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Closing Summer
Is it already time for the leaves to change colors? Didn't I just get out the shorts and t-shirts and now it's too chilly to wear them? I love autumn time, but honestly, it's been a very cool summer, and I'm just now enjoying the bright sunshine. The weather lately has been perfect, and not too hot. I think for the first time in a long time, I want summer to stay, just a while longer. I've got my fall decor up, and am thinking about Halloween Costumes and Christmas Presents. Already, I'm back to wearing slippers at night and in the morning, and dragging the space heater out because of the draft coming in from the front door. I suppose all that means is that Summer is coming to a close.
We spent our Tuesday afternoon having many adventures while Ryan finished digging & pulling out a 200 pound tree stump, mowing the lawn, and helping with yard work at Grama and Grampa Poulsen's house.
We found and made new friends...like ladybugs in the green beans and worms in the grass...
and skipped naps to play in the garden and smell the sweet-peas.
We giggled for a good hour while swinging from the rope swing and rolling down the hill...
and later wound up at the nature park feeding the hungry geese and ducks so they won't be hungry when they fly south.
Daddy and Grampa were content to sit and visit. Kortlen was wanting in on the action, but there's not much he could do about it, now was there!
Most importantly, we tuckered ourselves right out and went right to sleep, without any arguments after a warm bath and snuggles in bed.
I tucked my babies under quilts, chopped and froze onions from my in-law's garden to be used for delicious soups and stews for the coming Winter, and washed and dried a couple loads of laundry.
Tomorrow I'm looking forward to being a little nicer, eating a little better, and enjoying these precious moments even more. I can't wait to breathe in the crisp fall air on my jog, and bundle up under a blanket while I read my scriptures.
I am blessed. My heart is full.
____________
We spent our Tuesday afternoon having many adventures while Ryan finished digging & pulling out a 200 pound tree stump, mowing the lawn, and helping with yard work at Grama and Grampa Poulsen's house.
We found and made new friends...like ladybugs in the green beans and worms in the grass...
and skipped naps to play in the garden and smell the sweet-peas.
We giggled for a good hour while swinging from the rope swing and rolling down the hill...
and later wound up at the nature park feeding the hungry geese and ducks so they won't be hungry when they fly south.
Most importantly, we tuckered ourselves right out and went right to sleep, without any arguments after a warm bath and snuggles in bed.
__________
I tucked my babies under quilts, chopped and froze onions from my in-law's garden to be used for delicious soups and stews for the coming Winter, and washed and dried a couple loads of laundry.
Tomorrow I'm looking forward to being a little nicer, eating a little better, and enjoying these precious moments even more. I can't wait to breathe in the crisp fall air on my jog, and bundle up under a blanket while I read my scriptures.
I am blessed. My heart is full.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The BEST Wife Award
Fifteen minutes ago, Ryan was getting dressed for work, and his only work pants (and only khaki pants) that he has were in the washing machine.
He had 15 minutes until he had to clock in, and it takes 10 minutes to get there...so his pants dried for a total of 4.5 minutes.
He just walked out the door with hot, dripping wet pants. Looks like I am no longer in the running for the Best Wife Award. Good luck to the rest of you!
He had 15 minutes until he had to clock in, and it takes 10 minutes to get there...so his pants dried for a total of 4.5 minutes.
He just walked out the door with hot, dripping wet pants. Looks like I am no longer in the running for the Best Wife Award. Good luck to the rest of you!
Why I can't make mom friends...
Be sure to stop the music on the sidebar. This is hilarious!!!
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7148143/
Do you ever feel like that? I think I've been on both sides of this fence. LOL!
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7148143/
Do you ever feel like that? I think I've been on both sides of this fence. LOL!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
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I am so glad these two are good friends. Besides Tanner biting Taylor and leaving plumb colored bruised and scratching his face to look like we have a demon cat, and Taylor egging on Tanner and boxing his older brother a good one, these two get along pretty good. They can each hold their own. And they can each scream so loud when the other one attacks that my ears ring for a good ten minutes.
And this is how Kortlen feels about tummy time. End of Story.
Have I mentioned what an Angel Baby he is? He's simply wonderful. I suppose he's trying to get in some shut-eye before he has to defend himself at bedtime, in a crib, in a room, with two other hoolagins. *chuckle*
Have I mentioned what an Angel Baby he is? He's simply wonderful. I suppose he's trying to get in some shut-eye before he has to defend himself at bedtime, in a crib, in a room, with two other hoolagins. *chuckle*
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