The Giles Family

Saturday, April 24, 2010

1992

Was it a good year for you?

I couldn't resist posting this picture :) Our family looks so small....and pretty goofy. I guess Jeff's problem keeping his eyes open in photos began at a young age Carrie :)

Was this by chance taken at the church?

Friday, April 23, 2010

Dan and Amy decided to take on the project of having a booth at Relay For Life this year. They took even more time out of their super busy lives to contribute to this cause- and do a little marketing along the way.

Amy went to massage schools and got students who are close to graduating to volunteer their time. People had to fill out some info and get a "once over" by Dan who was fun to watch doing his stuff.

Amy, Tatum, and Eli (he loved this job) stood out front of their booth and offered passers-by free massages (donations appreciated).

I returned for the 5am shift. I could not believe the music was still blaring and how many people were still there and wide awake at that time!

I enjoyed the sunrise.

Emma asked if she could come with me. That girl sure loves to talk!

The Froerer's slept their in a tent so Tatum and Jane joined us for the last couple laps.

It was fun being part of this great cause- even though I didn't really do anything hard for it this year (like try and earn money). But Dan and Amy definitely did. Hats off to them- they are a couple of amazing people :)

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Bubba likes sports games and stuff

So, as you may know. My viewership of sports has increased dramatically in the last year owing to Senor Bubba's sports-likingness. He tells me that there is a possibility that the Suns and the Mavricks (his team of choice, from Dallas) may have a play-off game in the next month.
If this should happen he would like to come down to AZ either attend the game (tickets appear to be about $30) or to at least watch it.
We know that we have seen a lot of each other lately, but really there hasn't been much during wedding craziness to actually hang out and relax together. So this may present an excuse for another get together.
We will keep you posted on the game possibilities. So, maybe we'll be seeing the AZ crew in May.

PS, Great photo, right? Nice spare tire and relief society arms. Nothing like a really really awful candid to motivate.

Friday, April 9, 2010

A Few More

I don't know why I really like this one.

All listening very intenting to the photographer's instruction.

I left these out by accident before.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Easter Egg Hunt

Amy is is so great to never forget about the "bunny bread" MMMM....

Grandkids. Looks like we got a spot for a little brown-headed one up front. :)

Monday, March 29, 2010

Salter's Wedding

So I'm spreading out the love. Since I don't want to overload my blog watchers too much with Sally's pictures, and I know all of us can handle it.

quite happy with this one- and the above.

I love this one but thought I'd put it on here just in case Sally doesn't like it for some reason.

A lucky shot.

so cute!

so cute again (sorry again Ame)

me.

loved seeing you all!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

l'hotel

Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites

Features & Amenities
Complimentary Breakfast-(not just donuts)
Pets Allowed
Pool- (guy said 84 deg year round)
Best Western Business Plus SM
High Speed Internet

Address:
6474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, California, 92115-2645, US
Phone: 619/582-3088 Fax: 619/582-6873
Toll Free Reservations: 800-545-0778

Dana booked 2 rooms this morning for us and Jeff and Carrie since they are the married ones and could probably use money saving more than mom. But the regular rate is only $78 I think so it'd be fun if anyone else wanted to stay there too :)

Also mom, we'll probably stay at your house on Thursday night still if it's okay.

Memories of Dad

* 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