Saturday morning was crazy. But before the craziness started, the girls were outside and discovered four baby quail chicks. They were very little. Their bodies were like two furry grapes stuck together with legs on the bottom. But they could run. They were so cute–little puff balls scurrying on tiny legs.
Jay called for Father’s day today. It was so nice to talk to him. He is in SF for a month working. He’s got two more weeks. I didn’t even know he was there so I’m glad he called. He’s been keeping himself busy working with the missionaries. He invited an investigator over to his apartment for lunch today. The investigator is getting baptized this week. He caught a couple basketball games and plans to make one or two visits to the Oakland temple before he leaves. Sounds like a great use of time. I miss him.
I also missed my Dad today. We talked with the Aaronic priesthood about the new Duty to God program. After that, I showed a church video about fathers and sons. I talked with them about my dad and encouraged them to take an interest in their fathers and seek their advice while they are able. I sure wish I could get my dad’s advice now. I sure could use a shoulder to lean on from time to time. It comforts me to know that I’ll see him again someday. Oh how I look forward to that day!
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We spent the morning opening presents and stockings. We had a late lunch of ham and fixings at Moms with Liz and Andy and the boys. After lunch I did a little sledding with Lili, Kate and Grace. It was very cold. Kate went inside after 10 minutes. Lili and Grace lasted about 30 minutes. I pulled them back to Grandmas and we went inside.
Liz and Andy left for his in-laws after that. We watched a movie on tv – Miracle on 34th street. I like the movie but the commercials were terrible – lots of inappropriate material. I’m glad we dont have tv.
Hannah got me a guitar for Christmas. I was so surprised. It was marked way down. I’ve been playing with the idea of learning the guitar so we could have if for camping trips and other family events. I’m very happy with it. It is a beginner guitar so it is just perfect for me.
I started by learning a few chords for Silent Night. It is a simple arrangement – that helps. My fingers are numb from playing those chords repeatedly. Its fun!
This was the third night this week that I’ve been out of the house. I’m glad these weeks only come once a month. Tuesday evening was the COR meeting. Last night was district committee meeting and Little Philmont planning. Tonight was Roundtable. All very important meetings but it is always good to come home.
BYU and the Church officially announced a hiring freeze today in the news but we’ve known about it for a week. We lost Nic to the Church just before and because of the hiring freeze. I am sad to see him go but I hope he will be happy there. It may be an opportunity for us to connect more with the North Temple group and cross pollinate.
The snowstorms have come one after another this year. I turn into a kid every time. We are supposed to get more snow tomorrow. I slipped and bruised my bottom on the way to work this morning. Ouch! Made for an uncomfortable day of work. Hoping tomorrow will be better. Still, I’ve enjoyed shoveling and playing in the snow with the girls.
Our fourth girl was born 24 August at 9:08 AM and we love her. She’s absolutely beautiful. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21″ long. The delivery went very smoothly (at least from where I was standing) and mother and baby are doing well.
Today would be Dad’s 64th birthday. Happy Birthday, Dad! I miss you.
It’s convenient that the first post in our new location is a huge annoucement – We’re expecting our fourth child.
Hannah’s only 8 weeks along so we don’t have much news right now. It’s an unexpected pregnancy. But now that we’re over the initial shock, we’re feeling happy and looking forward to another DeForest. Hannah isn’t suffering from as much morning sickness as usual and we’re very happy about that.
We have moved once again. This makes our ninth residence in 8 years of marriage. I hope we never move again.
We had to downsize from the house in Mapleton. It was too much house and way too much mortgage. The bright side is that with the proceeds from the house we were able to pay off our student loans. Now we have one manageable debt to our names. We’re very happy about that.
We’re also glad to be back in Provo. We really enjoy the benefits of being close to work. Since we had to give up our lovely abode in Mapleton we thought we might as well get something out of it. So we aimed for a good location and got it. We’re just 9 blocks south of campus. I can walk to work in 30 minutes but also have a bus pass. I plan on buying a scooter for the ‘commute’.
We were really sad to leave Mapleton. We loved it there. Our neighbors and the neighborhood were wonderful. We loved the house and will miss all the extra space. I won’t miss mowing 1/3 acre. I’m looking forward to mowing the .13 acres we have now.
