Events of the Past Week and a Half

What a glorious week and a half we have had. Our whole immediate family, except for Shelley and Jordan, were here. Jordan is competing in gymnastics at a national level on May 8th and needed to stay in Texas to continue her training. Shelley stayed to lend support. This picture is the day we were set apart as missionaries. We got special permission to be set apart while our family was here. President David Warner set us apart, and the spirit was very strong. It was wonderful. We're so grateful most of our family could be here.
Sunday night, we went over to Jenny's to have a dinner with the Brennan family.

Grandpa surrounded by great grandchildren.

Billy with Dick and I.

On the day of the wedding, the weather was beautiful, blue skies and cool temperatures, but nice in the sun.

The bride and groom as they came out of the temple. I think they enjoyed the kissing.

Our children with Amy and Billy.

Our grandchildren with Amy and Billy. The little girl on Spencer's lap is Carly and is Amy's

neice.

A great picture of two cute boys, Matthew top (Scott's son) and Jacob bottom (Matt's son)
Billy with his brothers and brothers-in-law.

Billy with his sisters, Jenny and Amy.

Four generations of Dalebouts -- Scott's boys, Scott, Grandpa D. and Dick.

Four more generations of Dalebouts -- Matt's boys, Matt, Grandpa D. and Dick.

The wedding luncheon was perfect. The bride and groom were happy. The food was great. Amy's mom made her beautiful dress, as well as the table toppers on the tables. Amy's sisters and her mother and father helped with the centerpieces, which were planted flowers in an eight-inch tree stump. Amy's dad chopped down the tree in Oregon, cut it into 8 inch segments, hollowed it out, then brought it to Utah. Then, the family covered the bottom and put dirt in the different segments and planted flowers. I didn't get a picture of the centerpieces, but they were very nice.

Monday night, we (not Billy and Amy because they were off on their honeymoon) all gathered at our house. Scott D. had made up lyrics to the tune of New York New York, and the grandkids performed for everyone. Here are the lyrics:

Start spreadin the news, They're leaving in May

They're gonna be a part of it, New York, New York

They're leaving their house, their gran children too

They'll help the missionaries share, the gospel news

Ev wants to wake up in the mission that doesn't sleep
Hey Richard come over here . . . . please rub my feet

The mission is cold, and they're getting old

They'll help the boys in ties to grow, The New York fold

The mission staff will know, how often Evie goes,

They're called to serve, New York, New York

Dad's tumor's gone, the doctor's say it was in his head

But now he's back on his feet, he shaved his head, now they can go because the

Tumor's DEAD!

It's finally here, we've waited a year

They're gonna pick up roots and head, in old New York

They're going to serve Him there, they'd servie Him, Anywhere

Mis sion ar ies, New York, New York

Off to the cabin near Park City, where we got royally snowed in. We had plenty of food and great company. The kids were awesome and played almost nonstop the whole time. The parents had some good talks in the evening when the kids were in bed. It was a great time!

Above: Rock band crew.

Below: Amy shoots pool.

Ali and Grandma play fusboll (spelling?).

Ryan was a good sport taking those little kids hot tubbing in the snow.

Elle and Milly decide to make snow angels for a few seconds but are ready to jump back in the hot tub.

The kids playing in the huge pile of snow that fell off the roof.

Grandma and Grandpa pose for the picture with the grandkids. Aren't they the greatest!

The older kids in the hot tub.

Jenny with some of the kids.

After we all got out of the cabin, we headed home. Fortunately, Scott D. had rented a four-wheel car, which transported us and all our supplies down to the other cars that were parked about a half mile away.

Here is a cute picture of Owen, who continually stole our hearts during this whole week. What a wonderful week it was. Now, on to getting ready for our mission. We go in the MTC on May 10th. Whew! It's a whirlwind.