Dear Friends:
Christmas 2010 brings family and memories for another wonderful year full of the tender mercies from the Lord.
On February 6 a new addition to the grandchildren, Susanna, entered the world with David and Melissa.
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| So happy to be here! |
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| Yes, I know I look wonderful..... |
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| Happy grandma! |
On May 29, Lisa graduated from Granite Bay High School with a Gold Medal recognition for her high GPA. After four years of Marching Band, being co-section leader and participating in more honor bands that we can recall, she started BYU Provo in September. She loves school, especially swing dance club.
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| Can you tell me how to turn this picture around? |
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| Proud parents. |
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| Real proud parents. |
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| Lisa and Gary |
Gary passed his motorcycle test and between Sac State and Sierra College he prepared and sat for the state license exam for becoming a water treatment plant operator. He will get his results toward the end of the year. He is a blessing to have at home, with his quick wit, smile and always helpful attitude.
On June 5 we had a wedding! Richard married Amy Ostvig in the St. Paul, Minnesota Temple. They are studying at BYU Provo, where Amy will graduate next year.
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| Minnesota is a beautiful state. So much water and green. |
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| A wonderful couple! |
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| Smiles all around! |
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| The gangs all here! |
On July 21, another granddaughter! Halle joined Steven and Heather in Arizona.
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| Wow, I hope I don't have to do that again! |
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| The best present under anyone's tree! |
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| Happy mom. |
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| Happy dad. |
Steven will finish his Ph.D. dissertation and gradutate this Spring. He is looking for work. (Having run out of degrees for staying in school.....)
On August 14 we had another wedding! Sherry married Doug Nevers at the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple. She choose Idaho Falls so her 95 year old grandfather, who lives there, could attend.
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| Traditional, beautiful shot with Temple. |
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| Just right for each other! |
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| Beautiful day! |
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| Yep, that's Granpa on the right. |
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| Families are forever. |
Thanksgiving found us all at David's house in Eagle Mountain, Utah, where the adventure was in the journey. We left in a snow storm and had the transmission in our wonderful van go out in Truckee. We had friends bring up our Honda Accord to finish the journey. On the way, a block of ice took out our front bumper. It took us twelve hours to get to Reno (usually a two hour drive maximum) and another eleven hours to Utah. When we arrived, we were surprised by Steven's family, who had driven up for the holiday without telling us. We had a wonderful time with all of our children and grandchildren, and Pam's father and friend.
Pam is as busy as ever, having received another church calling as a Sacramento Temple worker in addition to her being the Relief Society President. She also joined the community band that Doug has been in. She was a part of the success in this year's Nativity Exhibit at the church, once again arranging for the musical performances for the three day event.
Doug is still practicing law, going on 22 years now. He loves musical organizations, and was selected for two paid gigs, one in Napa celebrating John Phillip Sousa's birthday, and one for the holidays, as part of the orchestra for an elite choir known as the River City Chorale. He also continues to referee high school soccer, both boys and girls seasons, and club soccer on Saturdays.
Wishing you the best for the holidays and a happy and wonderful new year.
Doug and Pam
