I can honestly say that I'm not feeling too bad that 2013 is in the "books". It was a crazy roller coaster ride - but we made it over the last hill!
We took trips to San Diego (January), Disneyland (March), and Mount Rushmore (August).
We were called to be the Ward Nursery Leaders.
We cheered Parker on in Swim and Tennis - he lettered in both sports at HHS.
We dealt with a broken hand-a freak accident for Parker-that caused him to miss the Region/State Tennis Tournament and the USA Softball Camp in Michigan.
Preston and Katie bought a house.
We remodeled/finished our basement - LOVE IT!!!!!
Parker moved his bedroom to the basement.
Evan started his own business "Pioneer Land Surveying".
Evan and Parker spent a week at Lake Powell with the Scouts.
Grandma Wood passed away September 1st.
We had a run in with an Elk on I-15 in October and totaled the Durango - poor "Rango".
Parker became an Eagle Scout in October...(still need to have that court of honor)
We bought a new (used) car (thanks to the ElK) - footnote - I never thought I would buy a FORD!!!!!
We bought a truck for Parker - affectionately called "Doug" "Alfredo" and now "Pedro".
We went to Denver in November to watch the Broncos - "Happy Birthday" to Evan.
Preston graduated from the University of Utah in December.
We celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary on December 19th
Meranda returned from her mission on December 19th (happy anniversary to us) - she loved her mission - we love that she is home!
Grandpa Wood passed away December 28th.
WHEW..........what else can I say!!!!!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Grandpa Wood
Grandpa Wood passed away sometime between 3:00 - 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28th. His passing was just as I would have wished for James - passing in his sleep - no drama - no doctors - no ambulances.....
Even though his health problems had been a challenge, he seemed to be accepting of the current state of his mental and physical health.
He had days when you weren't sure he would make it through the night and then the next time you went to visit him you thought he would live another 10 years.
It is an absolute blessing that he as able to return to the presence of his loved ones as I'm sure they were waiting for him. James wasn't a big church attender - but he was an honest, hard working man and loved being a rancher and farmer.
When Grandma passed away in September, he cried and said that he had never felt so bad. He truly loved his wife. They were a couple and had been together since they were just teenagers. I can't even imagine their first years of marriage - diving into their lives - starting their family - acquiring land, cows and permit - and they never wanted to stop doing it.
He might not have always been the easiest guy to get along with - but in the end he was a proud Grandpa and Father!
Even though his health problems had been a challenge, he seemed to be accepting of the current state of his mental and physical health.
He had days when you weren't sure he would make it through the night and then the next time you went to visit him you thought he would live another 10 years.
It is an absolute blessing that he as able to return to the presence of his loved ones as I'm sure they were waiting for him. James wasn't a big church attender - but he was an honest, hard working man and loved being a rancher and farmer.
When Grandma passed away in September, he cried and said that he had never felt so bad. He truly loved his wife. They were a couple and had been together since they were just teenagers. I can't even imagine their first years of marriage - diving into their lives - starting their family - acquiring land, cows and permit - and they never wanted to stop doing it.
He might not have always been the easiest guy to get along with - but in the end he was a proud Grandpa and Father!
Welcome Home Hermana Wood
I am extremely late posting a shout out Welcome Home to Heramana Wood.
She arrived LATE on the 19th of December. The airport was insane. Tons of missionaries - don't know if it was planned or it was because the weather in Salt Lake had been ridiculous all day - even closing the airport at one time.
She was wiped out - but still had that wonderful smile and put up with all of us as we snapped pictures.
When we got home - one of the first things she did was open the refrigerator doors and gaze in at the abundance of fruits, vegetables, milk, diet coke, caprisuns, etc.
She was glad to see carpet and was in "heaven" as she laid on our bed between me and Evan talking until about 2:00 a.m. It was awesome!
She arrived LATE on the 19th of December. The airport was insane. Tons of missionaries - don't know if it was planned or it was because the weather in Salt Lake had been ridiculous all day - even closing the airport at one time.
She was wiped out - but still had that wonderful smile and put up with all of us as we snapped pictures.
When we got home - one of the first things she did was open the refrigerator doors and gaze in at the abundance of fruits, vegetables, milk, diet coke, caprisuns, etc.
She was glad to see carpet and was in "heaven" as she laid on our bed between me and Evan talking until about 2:00 a.m. It was awesome!
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