So while we're making plans...whats up with Thanksgiving? Anyone? Anyone?
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- * When Dad was in the hospital, and had been for a couple weeks. Tatum had been taking a little community tap dance class. Often when we were on our way home from school or anywhere we would stop by to say hello. Tatum wanted to show Dad her dance she was learning. Mom said "oh no, not here honey its just too loud" Dad quickly answered " No I want to see" Tatum was thrilled and Dad loved it or at least pretended he did.
- * Dan was reminding me the other night about a story I had forgotten. Many of you probably remember how afraid of men Tatum was. Although she LOVED Dad and Jeff even though she hardly saw them. When Robin and Nick got married Mom and Dad came up for the wedding and stayed in a hotel. We came down from Provo and met them. As we were in the Lobby wating for them to come down,the elevator "dinged" Tatum turned to see and it was "Pappa" Tatum (about 2 yrs) just stood in one spot running and waving her arms! So excited that he was finally there. Dad with his big sweet smile walked over and scooped her up.
- *I remember how whenever we went to Big Bear in spite of the fact that he'd been driving two hours. Without fail and without going into the house he would disappear with the blue Yamaha motorcycle. Then he'd be gone for as a much as two hours. Of course when he came back at least two of us kids would be waiting for him so we could go on a ride. The funnest thing for me was when he finally let me go it alone. I was about 12 and he let me red an old Honda. I fell and distinctly remember him saying something like don't tell your Mom about this.
- *My biggest road trip with just Dad was going up to Idaho for my first semester. After leaving Joyce’s house on the second day we were passing Kolobe Canyon (which I pass all the time now) and he just took the exit, I don’t think he even asked me if I wanted to see it. We drove up the canyon a little ways and got out and looked around for a while. I had a disposable camera and we took some pictures. It was really beautiful, but mostly I was just happy to be with him--one of those rare spontaneous moments. Too bad I lost the camera somehow when I got to school.
- *When Dana comes home from work the kids get excited and run to him and say "Daddy!" Lately, he's been saying "Yay!" in reply. I love it because I remember dad used to say the same thing a lot.
- *Thinking of birthday cakes today, I remembered the first (and only) birthday cake Dad made for me. We weren't even engaged yet, and he was trying to make an impression. So he decided on the extraordinary plan to make a cake that would taste like a fruit salad; I suppose he was thinking ambrosia. He used an orange cake mix ( I don't think they even make them anymore) and strawberry flavored frosting (also thankfully retired). This must have been very early in the relationship or he might have guessed chocolate would have been more effective. I think I was polite, but I'm sure that cake never was finished. You all know he wasn't much of a cook, but I loved him for trying!
- *Another funny memory I have was when Jeff was driving Mom's white car and it caught on fire. (We were living there with Mom and Dad) so we were all kneeling around the bed for prayers when jeff called. Dad anwsers, Jeff and said "the car is on fire, and the fire dept had to come put it out... kinda scared to tell I think. Dad yells YAAAHOOOO! Let it Burn! He was thrilled to be done with that car finally. And off he went to pick up Jeff!
- * I was at the DMV the other day registering my new van (YEA!) When I remembered once running into Dad at the DMV in CA. It was so funny b/c he was dressed as usual in his roofer garb. Old dirty jeans and t-shirt and hat but the best part was that over the hat he was wearing those headphones the big ones with the little antanae sticking up on the side. Just standing there listening to whatever station he could get reception to in there. He was so funny I had to think for a moment to I really want to walk over and say "HI DAD!" Of couse I did. I'm glad for all those memories now.
- *I just remembered a time when I was about 11. It was Sunday afternoon, I was wearing my cool new jean shorts, and dad was chasing me around the house. We were in the entry when he grabbed on to me by the belt loop on the back of my shorts. I pulled away really hard, and the loop ripped right off leaving a hole in my back side. I was so mad, but dad was laughing and laughing, so I started to laugh too. I’m sure mom was in the kitchen giving her usual opinion: ‘It’s all fun and games until…” Randa
- *One of my most treasured memories is from when I was very little. For some reason I just loved when dad would hide behind the cereal box and then peek out at me from different sides- and the real suprise...the TOP! I loved that he really liked it too and played that game with me frequently. Very simple but very meaningful to me at the time. Katie
- *One time driving to Utah with Dad, when I was 15 or so, we kept seeing signs for Hogi Yogi in Southern Utah. First we made fun of the goofy name. Then it started to sound good. Then we decided we'd have to stop and get some at that exit when it came. The exit came and we missed it. Dad got off at the next one and drove about 20 min through a small town, backtracking to the Hogi Yogi. We laughed about it the whole time. I love that Dad would go along with stupid kid stuff with us. Sally
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I vote not AZ only because I'm sure we'll end up there for Christmas. But I know there's the problem of mom's house not being that big. I could maybe have some people down here, but it's not really all that close, and I'm not sure what my roommates are doing yet...
The big question is are the Kleven's or the Froerer's going some place like Utah?
We are up in the air wondering what to do still. Kate and I have talked neither have plans. Yea it is much easier to stay put for Christmas to hard to move Christmas for 4 kids.
Ideas??? MOM...we haven't heard from you in a while.
That's because I don't have a plan either. I can go wherever you want me to be. I don't think anyone here has made any plans.
I do plan to be in AZ at Christmas--long enough to work on Amy's front yard--which, I suppose, wouldn't hurt to get started in Nov.
Do we want to do double duty and go to AZ twice? It would also be close to Janie's B-day.
We don't care either way really.
I have hosted one Thanksgiving here for Dana's family and we pulled it off so I know we could do it again! It's fun seeing the Large's (and whoever else from mom's side that comes) when we go to Nancee's house but if it's too much of a headache we can stay here. If Sally has room I wouldn't mind staying there either. Next year is the tri-annual Kleven reunion but this year no plans.
Mom- do you have a friend in Italy? (see comment on last post)
No. I have no idea what that's about--some random person that dropped in, I guess. Maybe we should "close our doors" to anyone who's not invited to visit.
Do both the AZ families want to come down here? If so, I can check with Nancee and see if she has plans, and if she can open up a bedroom or sleeping bag space.
Sal, any idea when you might find out what's happening at your house?
BTW: I mentioned camping at Doheny to Rosie, and she said it's her favorite beach camp ever!
I say book-it
Yes lets do it! Camping as far as Thanksgiving I'd be good with that.
Maybe it is a good idea to go private or moderate comments left at least?
Rand what are you plans for Turkey DAY?
What? Who said camping at TD?
Can you mediate comments on blogger? Amy what did you say yes to?
I was trying to say Thanksgiving in cA I am good with. And camping book it, sorry a bit confusing
OK. Just talked with Nancee and she's ready and willing to have TD at her house and has room for anyone who wants to sleep over. I told her IF it were to happen that sleeping bags and mats on the floor would work, but she says she should have 1 or 2 bedrooms available too. She's happy to do it.
Next?
I'm fine with whatever. I'll be there. :)
Hey Giles Family!! I've been having fun checking out what ya'll have been up to lately. Your vacation plans look awesome. :) I have a small request....could I please be invited to Amy's blog?!?!? Here's my email! joyous_33@yahoo.com
Amy, all that confusion could be avoided by not using run-on sentences. Punctuation DOES matter, see?
I actually understood what you were saying. Is Doheny up in LA? I think it sounds great, too.
For Thanksgiving, I will check soon on what my roommies are doing.... Single people tend to make last minute plans, because we can.
It was fun last year when everyone came to Nancee's for Thanksgiving. Jeff, what's Stevie's family doing? We never see them enough for them living so close, and I know they come down here pretty often, too.
But I would be fine just keeping it to our family, too.
Sal aren't you in charge of this blog? Can you close it off to anyone who wasn't invited to it? ie people we don't know.
Once you guys sort out what we're doing let me know and I'll talk to Steve.
I set it up, but everyone can access it with the user info I gave you. Mom has it written down I think.
I don't really know how to do it, but I think we'd have to send invites to everyone who wants to look at it after closing it off.
I think Joyous might be Joy Olson; Betsy asked me for the address so she could let Joy see the kids.
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