If any of you think you have the best daughter-in-law in the whole world you are all dead wrong. Jacque is the best daughter anyone could ever be blessed with. And Curt blessed my life by marrying her. She endured her computer-illiterate mother-in-law's inability to post a picture on a blog. I think I understand it. Thanks for being so patient with me, Jacque, you are a sweetheart and I love you dearly.
We had a fun Memorial Day yesterday. The day started out with Jacob and Rob posting flags around our neighborhood. What a grand site to see the American flag flying in so many yards. Ammon went to a Diamondback's game (too bad they lost). Jacob went to Sunsplash, had a ton of fun, and got sunburnt. Rob, Jared and I went to Grandma and Grandpa Dana's for swimming and a cookout. Rob's siblings and their families were there. It was a nice crowd. Grandma furnished the meat and the rest of us filled in with salads and desserts. Rob became the official griller.
As soon as we got home, Rob began packing for his week stay in Yuma. He finally got out the door at about 6:00pm. He hates to leave.
Hope all of you had a great 3 day weekend in remembrance of those who died for our country and our freedom.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Boy, has it been a long time or what! Well, maybe somebody will decide to check in on the Dana's. I'll try my best to fill you in. I think the easiest way to do this is to write highlights on each member of the family, so here goes.
Robert has started working in Yuma, AZ. His first day to report to work was May 4th. At this time he is commuting, working all week and coming home for the weekends. He rents a room from a guy he works with. During the evenings, Rob is looking for a home for us to move in to. He's narrowed it down to about 5 houses for me to look over. We'd like to be on the outskirts of town, hoping the temperature would be cooler if we lived near the citrus groves and farm lands.
Rob's very busy at work unpacking and setting up the new GM Proving Ground facility. He's been the main forklift operator. GM got rid of alot of extra overhead before they left Mesa, but, it wasn't enough. Rob says they're running out of room fast. Yuma's chamber of commerce is taking great care in trying to make the employees feel apart of the community. They put on a Cinco de Mayo dinner for them and introduced them to business leaders and town officials. Rob took this past week off from work to be home for graduation and to take the boys to the lake. He also caught up on vehicle and home maintenance.
Curtis and Jacque are loving married life in Logan, UT. Jacque finished another semester at the USU. Both of them are working for the university; Curt in the maintenance division and Jacque in landscaping. Jacque has been called as the Primary President of her ward. Her biggest challenge: too few children, maybe 5 at the most. Curt is a counselor in the Elder's Quorum and he is still serving as the Sunday School President. To catch up on more of their activities, check out their blog.
Jared graduated!!!! Hip-Hip-Hooray! Oh, how we thought this day would never come. It was an unforgetable graduation experience. Rain falling throughout the ceremony. This was kind of a good thing. Long winded speakers kept it very short. The band canceled their performance. The graduates were honored and recognized, which is the sole purpose of the ceremony. Jared was honored as the 4th generation to graduate from Mesa High. Last Sunday, Jared spoke in Sacrament Meeting on the topic of priesthood. He did very well. He also performed in the ordinance of blessing the sacrament in which he also did very well. That evening was Seminary Graduation and he received his 4 year recognition and diploma. Our bishop believes Jared has nearly completed all he needs to get his Duty to God award. He will finish that up soon and then he will start preparing his papers for a mission. His braces come off in July and he turns 19 in August. He will be living with us in Yuma until he leaves on his mission. Jared also attended Prom a couple of weeks ago. He and his date were a striking couple, dressed in yellow and black. Rob let Jared pick his date up in the '36. That was a great treat for Jared. They met at another friends house and then limoed over to the dance. It has been fun living with Jared these past few months.
Ammon is quite the social guru. Every night is spent hanging out with friends. How grateful we are that he has good friends. He wants to make the varsity football team for Red Mountain High School in the fall so he's been working out and training with the team. His summer calendar is filled in with practices and football camp. He will be staying in Mesa and living with his Aunt Marla or another host family. He has put up quite a fight about moving down to Yuma. We are going to see if he can prove himself to stay in Mesa. He has inherited Rob's red pickup (or so he thinks) and he keeps it imaculate. Often times, after school, he'll be out in the driveway buffing it out to a fine shine. He gets upset if Rob or I need to use it - afraid we'll get it dirty.
Jacob has become our outdoorsman. Any chance he can get, he goes fishing. He'll fish in lakes, man made ponds, and canals. He played LaCrosse this past winter and did well for his first year. Today Rob took Jacob and a friend to Saguaro Lake to wake board. Jake rode up and down the lake behind the boat jumping the wake and 'catching air'. His older brothers better watch out; he's going to give them a run for their money. Jacob has mixed feelings about moving. He's made many good friends here and hates to leave them, but, he is looking forward to the new experience Yuma has to offer. There are places to fish and wakeboard along with other activities Jacob can get involved in. He does very well in school and makes friends very easily, so we think he'll do just fine. He will be going to Camp Geronimo with his scout troop here in Mesa this summer. Jacob will be busy.
As for me, school is over and along with that another season of bus driving. I will be doing some mountain training (bus driving) at the end of this month. I have been hired by Yuma transportation to drive for their schools starting in the fall. There will be some training to do with them. Moving to Yuma is such a bittersweet experience. The whole thing is quite an adventure, but there is so much to do here at home. Deciding what to take and what to donate or throw out (because the movers will pack everything I'm told - even the candy wrapper left on the floor). We will most likely rent our home here in Mesa. Robert has a renter already lined up. The boys and I will be going down next weekend to be with Rob and to get ourselves more acquainted with the community. We'll check out some homes and play.
Now that you are caught up with the Dana Clan, our family hopes that you are well and doing fine. May God bless you in all that you do for good. Peace be with you. Love always, Jacque.
Robert has started working in Yuma, AZ. His first day to report to work was May 4th. At this time he is commuting, working all week and coming home for the weekends. He rents a room from a guy he works with. During the evenings, Rob is looking for a home for us to move in to. He's narrowed it down to about 5 houses for me to look over. We'd like to be on the outskirts of town, hoping the temperature would be cooler if we lived near the citrus groves and farm lands.
Rob's very busy at work unpacking and setting up the new GM Proving Ground facility. He's been the main forklift operator. GM got rid of alot of extra overhead before they left Mesa, but, it wasn't enough. Rob says they're running out of room fast. Yuma's chamber of commerce is taking great care in trying to make the employees feel apart of the community. They put on a Cinco de Mayo dinner for them and introduced them to business leaders and town officials. Rob took this past week off from work to be home for graduation and to take the boys to the lake. He also caught up on vehicle and home maintenance.
Curtis and Jacque are loving married life in Logan, UT. Jacque finished another semester at the USU. Both of them are working for the university; Curt in the maintenance division and Jacque in landscaping. Jacque has been called as the Primary President of her ward. Her biggest challenge: too few children, maybe 5 at the most. Curt is a counselor in the Elder's Quorum and he is still serving as the Sunday School President. To catch up on more of their activities, check out their blog.
Jared graduated!!!! Hip-Hip-Hooray! Oh, how we thought this day would never come. It was an unforgetable graduation experience. Rain falling throughout the ceremony. This was kind of a good thing. Long winded speakers kept it very short. The band canceled their performance. The graduates were honored and recognized, which is the sole purpose of the ceremony. Jared was honored as the 4th generation to graduate from Mesa High. Last Sunday, Jared spoke in Sacrament Meeting on the topic of priesthood. He did very well. He also performed in the ordinance of blessing the sacrament in which he also did very well. That evening was Seminary Graduation and he received his 4 year recognition and diploma. Our bishop believes Jared has nearly completed all he needs to get his Duty to God award. He will finish that up soon and then he will start preparing his papers for a mission. His braces come off in July and he turns 19 in August. He will be living with us in Yuma until he leaves on his mission. Jared also attended Prom a couple of weeks ago. He and his date were a striking couple, dressed in yellow and black. Rob let Jared pick his date up in the '36. That was a great treat for Jared. They met at another friends house and then limoed over to the dance. It has been fun living with Jared these past few months.
Ammon is quite the social guru. Every night is spent hanging out with friends. How grateful we are that he has good friends. He wants to make the varsity football team for Red Mountain High School in the fall so he's been working out and training with the team. His summer calendar is filled in with practices and football camp. He will be staying in Mesa and living with his Aunt Marla or another host family. He has put up quite a fight about moving down to Yuma. We are going to see if he can prove himself to stay in Mesa. He has inherited Rob's red pickup (or so he thinks) and he keeps it imaculate. Often times, after school, he'll be out in the driveway buffing it out to a fine shine. He gets upset if Rob or I need to use it - afraid we'll get it dirty.
Jacob has become our outdoorsman. Any chance he can get, he goes fishing. He'll fish in lakes, man made ponds, and canals. He played LaCrosse this past winter and did well for his first year. Today Rob took Jacob and a friend to Saguaro Lake to wake board. Jake rode up and down the lake behind the boat jumping the wake and 'catching air'. His older brothers better watch out; he's going to give them a run for their money. Jacob has mixed feelings about moving. He's made many good friends here and hates to leave them, but, he is looking forward to the new experience Yuma has to offer. There are places to fish and wakeboard along with other activities Jacob can get involved in. He does very well in school and makes friends very easily, so we think he'll do just fine. He will be going to Camp Geronimo with his scout troop here in Mesa this summer. Jacob will be busy.
As for me, school is over and along with that another season of bus driving. I will be doing some mountain training (bus driving) at the end of this month. I have been hired by Yuma transportation to drive for their schools starting in the fall. There will be some training to do with them. Moving to Yuma is such a bittersweet experience. The whole thing is quite an adventure, but there is so much to do here at home. Deciding what to take and what to donate or throw out (because the movers will pack everything I'm told - even the candy wrapper left on the floor). We will most likely rent our home here in Mesa. Robert has a renter already lined up. The boys and I will be going down next weekend to be with Rob and to get ourselves more acquainted with the community. We'll check out some homes and play.
Now that you are caught up with the Dana Clan, our family hopes that you are well and doing fine. May God bless you in all that you do for good. Peace be with you. Love always, Jacque.
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