In the summer of 2003 we held a great Smith Family reunion in Provo. We had family from California, Idaho and Arizona attend: Tolmans, Kaufmans, Williams, Morris and Blacks and, of course, Honeys were there. It was great to see everyone. First we all met on the steps of the Utah County building, across from the Provo Tabernacle, and had a group picture. Alan arranged all of us and his friend snapped the picture. We had a nice get together later at Fred and Carol’s house. It was fun to be together as family.
The city of Mt. Pleasant always has a big parade on the 4th of July. This year was no exception but we didn’t have a family band in it this time. Michelle and Stephanie upheld the family tradition and played in the North Sanpete School District band. Michelle played her baritone and Stephie a tambourine.
Later in the year we set off on another of our trips to Texas and Kansas. On the way to Texas, we stopped in Albuquerque to see Tannie and Dan. We went to a great Mexican restaurant called Garduños, then spent the night with them in their apartment. They graciously gave up their bed for us and they slept on the couch. Great kids!
I-40 was closed going east from Albuquerque so we went another way, crossing the state of New Mexico and going through Lincoln county. This is the home of the Lincoln County War with Billy the Kid’s involvement. It took place during 1876-79. There were some historic buildings in the little town of Lincoln that we photographed. It was an interesting trip but took a long time; just a two-lane highway all the way to get on to Hwy 285 and into Roswell and continue on our regular way.
We had a nice visit with Tricia and Alan and family. One of the highlights was Alex receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordained an Elder by his father Alan, assisted by his brothers and grandfather. We then went on to Kansas to visit Alan and Peggy. David and Yi-chin were just finishing up their visit so we got to see two sons and their wives at the same time. Peggy showed us her classroom at Kansas State University where she works. Very interesting.
Later in the year, we went to Logan to attend a piano recital that Becky played in. She played beautifully. Thanks to Lonna, we were able to spend the night in the Anniversary Inn. What a “lujoso” (luxurious) place. I’d never been in quite that fancy a place before. James and Lonna, Ryan and Leslie and Becky spent some time with us there and enjoyed the ambiance.
December welcomed three new great granchildren: Cenna, daughter of David and Elann Barlow, Allie, daughter of Jenny and Garret Boswell, and Austin, son of Tannie and Dan Smith.
On a sadder note, December was when Brent, Sylvia, Chris and Becky were in a roll-over accident. They were on their way to see Jenny’s new baby when it happened. Brent was the one that received the most hurt. He had hit the top of his head and it was cut, scraped and full of gravel. He had bruises from his ear down to his shoulder and his ribs, sternum were also bruised but no internal injuries. Sylvia sprained her left wrist and Chris and Becky and a few small scratches We were so glad it was not worse, which it could have been so easily. We borrowed David’s new van and drove down to Barstow to pick them and bring them home.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Year 2003
On 11 January of 2003, Jenny married Garrett Boswell in the Manti Temple. His grandfather married them. Garrett is from Fresno, CA and Jenny met him there while working in the children’s library It was a lovely occasion and Leon and I were very happy for them. They will make their home in Fresno.
On 18 February of 2003 David married Yi-chin Lu in the Salt Lake Temple. We were very happy to have David not alone anymore.. Alan again was the photographer and Tricia and Alan were able to come plus the Utah family. It was a very happy occasion. A wedding luncheon was held at Mark and Sharon’s and Peggy hosted an open house at their home that evening. Tricia made the beautiful wedding cake, a gift from her and Sylvia. Yi-chin is a lovely person and we were happy to welcome her to the family. That same day we took a beautiful family picture, parents, siblings and spouses. We love it!
Mark and Sharon welcomed Joshua into their family, child #6. They now have three girls and three boys.
2003 is the year for weddings! Nancy and Kirk Flannigan were married May 3 in Springdale, UT. This is the entrance to Zion’s Park. Kirk is from Georgia and his parents, aunt and sister were able to come. All of Nancy’s siblings, other family members were there plus many friends of the bride and groom. Rob played some prelude music before the ceremony. A lovely reception was held afterwards. Kirk is a great person and a good addition to the family.
In 2003, Leon and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. It was April 7th but we celebrated it on the 4th of June. Our children were so thoughtful and planned a dinner for all of us at the Lion House in Salt Lake City. Before the dinner, we went to the Salt Lake Temple and took pictures on the same steps where we had had our wedding pictures taken. We had a picture with just Leon and me, and then one with all our children. We had a private dining room for our dinner, which was delicious. But the most wonderful thing of all was to have our children there with us. We spent the time visiting and finding out things we hadn’t know about our children. It was a wonderful evening. I think we spent three great hours there.
On June 9th, we had a celebrations with all the family, including grandchildren, at Palisade Park. We had lunch and supper there. We had prepared baby pictures of all members of the family and gave everyone a paper to see if they could identify everyone by name. I think Doug won. It was such a fun day.
In June, Leon and I went to Austin. On the way we stopped at Carlsbad Caverns. What a wonderful thing to see. Leon and been there before but this was a first for me. Awe inspiring. In Austin, Leon worked on two pianos at once. Tricia’s and another lady’s. He set up shop in the garage with piano parts on various tables. The dogs would keep Leon company all day while he worked. We also went to the Houston Temple and did sealings for 46 children and 20 couples with Russell, Tannie, Dan, Tricia and Alan and Leon and I. While Leon worked, Tricia, Tannie and I had fun sightseeing in various places. We were there about four weeks.v
On 18 February of 2003 David married Yi-chin Lu in the Salt Lake Temple. We were very happy to have David not alone anymore.. Alan again was the photographer and Tricia and Alan were able to come plus the Utah family. It was a very happy occasion. A wedding luncheon was held at Mark and Sharon’s and Peggy hosted an open house at their home that evening. Tricia made the beautiful wedding cake, a gift from her and Sylvia. Yi-chin is a lovely person and we were happy to welcome her to the family. That same day we took a beautiful family picture, parents, siblings and spouses. We love it!
Mark and Sharon welcomed Joshua into their family, child #6. They now have three girls and three boys.
2003 is the year for weddings! Nancy and Kirk Flannigan were married May 3 in Springdale, UT. This is the entrance to Zion’s Park. Kirk is from Georgia and his parents, aunt and sister were able to come. All of Nancy’s siblings, other family members were there plus many friends of the bride and groom. Rob played some prelude music before the ceremony. A lovely reception was held afterwards. Kirk is a great person and a good addition to the family.
In 2003, Leon and I celebrated our 50th anniversary. It was April 7th but we celebrated it on the 4th of June. Our children were so thoughtful and planned a dinner for all of us at the Lion House in Salt Lake City. Before the dinner, we went to the Salt Lake Temple and took pictures on the same steps where we had had our wedding pictures taken. We had a picture with just Leon and me, and then one with all our children. We had a private dining room for our dinner, which was delicious. But the most wonderful thing of all was to have our children there with us. We spent the time visiting and finding out things we hadn’t know about our children. It was a wonderful evening. I think we spent three great hours there.
On June 9th, we had a celebrations with all the family, including grandchildren, at Palisade Park. We had lunch and supper there. We had prepared baby pictures of all members of the family and gave everyone a paper to see if they could identify everyone by name. I think Doug won. It was such a fun day.
In June, Leon and I went to Austin. On the way we stopped at Carlsbad Caverns. What a wonderful thing to see. Leon and been there before but this was a first for me. Awe inspiring. In Austin, Leon worked on two pianos at once. Tricia’s and another lady’s. He set up shop in the garage with piano parts on various tables. The dogs would keep Leon company all day while he worked. We also went to the Houston Temple and did sealings for 46 children and 20 couples with Russell, Tannie, Dan, Tricia and Alan and Leon and I. While Leon worked, Tricia, Tannie and I had fun sightseeing in various places. We were there about four weeks.v
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