Friday, August 27, 2010
Back to School
August 23, 2010
Summer vacation is over.
The kids went back to school today.
Noah was having a hard time falling asleep last night because he was so excited.
Oakleigh is her 7th grade class President this year. I'm very pleased with her for this accomplishment. She should learn a lot this year.
Izabelle was excited as well. She has been reading all summer long. She filled out a summer reading chart for each reading session. She is looking forward to turning the chart in to the school library for a special prize.
They each received a Father's Blessing. I'm grateful to be able to to do this for them each year.
Liz isn't quite sure what she's going to do with herself now that the kids are back in school. The kids are getting older and are able to help around the house a lot more. Therefore, the house still gets messy, but it's easier to clean. This leaves her with spare time. She has been attending SLCC to become a registered nurse, but finances have limited that for a semester. She's kicking around the possibility of a job. The income would be nice, but it's more important to us that one of us is home when the kids are home.
Summer vacation is over.
The kids went back to school today.
Noah was having a hard time falling asleep last night because he was so excited.
Oakleigh is her 7th grade class President this year. I'm very pleased with her for this accomplishment. She should learn a lot this year.
Izabelle was excited as well. She has been reading all summer long. She filled out a summer reading chart for each reading session. She is looking forward to turning the chart in to the school library for a special prize.
They each received a Father's Blessing. I'm grateful to be able to to do this for them each year.
Liz isn't quite sure what she's going to do with herself now that the kids are back in school. The kids are getting older and are able to help around the house a lot more. Therefore, the house still gets messy, but it's easier to clean. This leaves her with spare time. She has been attending SLCC to become a registered nurse, but finances have limited that for a semester. She's kicking around the possibility of a job. The income would be nice, but it's more important to us that one of us is home when the kids are home.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Saturday Yard Work
Noah and I found ourselves alone with eachother and without the ladies of the house today. While they were off shopping and getting their hair primped, colored and styled, us men were taking care of the yard. I edged, trimmed and mowed the lawn while Noah picked two buckets of plums from the garden. Afterwards, we treated ourselves to a foot long ham & cheese sandwich from Subway.
It's amost harvest time and Fall is almost here.
It's amost harvest time and Fall is almost here.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Funeral and a Married Bachelor
The funeral services for Grandpa Reichert were wonderful today. I don't know how a funeral could have been any better. It's always tough losing a loved one, even if temporary. I can't help but think of Grandma. Watching her today was amazing. She misses him, but she'll do fine until she meets him again. I provided the opening prayer and was a pallbearer. It was an honor.
I have never seen or heard of anyone having been so prepared for death. He and Grandma had completely planned the funeral. He had ironed his own shirt that he was buried in, bought a new set of tires for the car for Grandma, lived in a condo - where they manicure the lawns and do the yard maintenance for you, and so much more. Grandma was a lucky lady to have him and I know Grandpa was lucky to have her.
I learned a lot about my Grandfather today. He had a love for reading the newspaper every morning, always polished his shoes (even polished his new pair before wearing them), always wore a collared shirt - no Tee shirts for him, liked to dress nicely, liked certain formalities and enjoyed old western cowboy shows.
Elizabeth and the kids left for Moab right after the funeral. They are going to spend some time with Liz's sister Rebecca and her newborn - Olivia. So, I'm a married bachelor for a few nights. Cold cereal was had for dinner. MMMM... Honey Comb with skim milk.
I have never seen or heard of anyone having been so prepared for death. He and Grandma had completely planned the funeral. He had ironed his own shirt that he was buried in, bought a new set of tires for the car for Grandma, lived in a condo - where they manicure the lawns and do the yard maintenance for you, and so much more. Grandma was a lucky lady to have him and I know Grandpa was lucky to have her.
I learned a lot about my Grandfather today. He had a love for reading the newspaper every morning, always polished his shoes (even polished his new pair before wearing them), always wore a collared shirt - no Tee shirts for him, liked to dress nicely, liked certain formalities and enjoyed old western cowboy shows.
Elizabeth and the kids left for Moab right after the funeral. They are going to spend some time with Liz's sister Rebecca and her newborn - Olivia. So, I'm a married bachelor for a few nights. Cold cereal was had for dinner. MMMM... Honey Comb with skim milk.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Donald B. Reichert
My Grandfather Reichert passed away last week at the age of 67 from a long fight with prostate cancer. All I can say is, what a great man he was while he was here and what an example he and my Grandmother have been to my family.
We are attending the viewing tonight and participating in the services tomorrow.
I believe we will be reunited again. We are spirits with bodies, not bodies with spirits.
Donald B. Reichert Feb. 28, 1943 - Aug. 12, 2010
We are attending the viewing tonight and participating in the services tomorrow.
I believe we will be reunited again. We are spirits with bodies, not bodies with spirits.
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Noah A. Reichert & Great Grandpa Reichert |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Piano Recital
August 14, 2010
The kids and Grandpa Ray all had recitals today. Oakleigh was at Superactivity camp - so we didn't get to see or hear her, but it was great to see how Noah, Belle and Grandpa are progressing.
The kids and Grandpa Ray all had recitals today. Oakleigh was at Superactivity camp - so we didn't get to see or hear her, but it was great to see how Noah, Belle and Grandpa are progressing.
SALTAIR
We made a trip to the Great Salt Lake today. Mostly to check out the sailboats at the marina. We wanted to see the different sizes and check out the different equipment on each. The biggest we saw was about about 30 Ft.
It was very buggy with all the brine shrimp flies constantly flying in your ears and mouth. There were HUGE spiders.
After the stop at the marina, we went to Saltair. I have only been to Saltair one other time, for a Living Color and Primus concert. Anyway, the original Saltair burnt completely down in the 1970's. It was much better than it is today. It had a giant wooden roller coaster.
Enjoy the photos and videos.
It was very buggy with all the brine shrimp flies constantly flying in your ears and mouth. There were HUGE spiders.
After the stop at the marina, we went to Saltair. I have only been to Saltair one other time, for a Living Color and Primus concert. Anyway, the original Saltair burnt completely down in the 1970's. It was much better than it is today. It had a giant wooden roller coaster.
Enjoy the photos and videos.
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At the Great Salt Lake Marina |
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Belle catching orange brine shrimp  |
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