Dad's Office

Well, here is Dad's mancave as they call it! His place where he can just chill , relax  and just hang out.  He said its also a place where he will work, He does alot of geneology and makes appointments for the Bishop and writes his history.   But yes, dad has decided to make a space for himself in the house. I am all for it! An office space which he badly needed. He has been so excited over it and has put many hours into getting it together. it really doesn't look so bad considering he built it himself. ha.  and even plans to put some windows in so it can  be air-conditioned really well.  Told him I want lots of light so on the other end it will remain a big window!  Hope he enjoys it , been long time coming.  I will post more pictures here when it is all finished.  He is so very proud of it!

Spiderman 3

I just watched spiderman 3 last wk. and it has all the emotions in it that we want to experience in a good movie. We want good to overcome evil which it does in the end but not without alot of anticipation!and yes good overcoming evil. Tobey Maguire, as Peter Parker, excels in his performance as the "friendly neighborhood Spiderman. I loved lots of the quotes in this movie but this one is my favorite! "Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. My friend Harry taught me that. He chose to be the best of himself. It's the choices that make us who we are, and we can always choose to do what's right." and then when Peter forgives the bad guy , thats when my tears really flowed. Loved that movie!!

Southern Gentleman/Are they almost extinct

I was checking out my email this morning and heard a comment that Stacey had made that you don't often hear these days.  She used the word that  Steve was a Southern Gentleman!   I thought what a nice comment!  I haven't  heard that  used for ages. I also thought of Dad and how once a lady at church told me" "Dottie, your husband is a real gentleman."  It kind of caught me off guard , but I thought how nice and had to agree. yes he is.  I believe dads  mother taught him well, I think he also really had great respect for his mom.   He has always treated women with the upmost respect.  Even my sister Sarah who lived across the street from his family made the comment that dad's mother Evalyn was an elect lady!   Well, after looking up what makes up a gentleman, dad does fit the mold as I am sure Steve, Randy and Todd all do.  Here is what I have learned that are attributes of a Gentleman.
         
  A Real Southern Gentleman first and formost treats you with the same respect at home as he does out in public. 

they are  responsible
they give good hand shakes
they have no problem with sharing
they open doors for you
they don't embarrass you  in public
they offer you their seat
they are polite
they care about your happiness
they are always willing to help if they can


I have to add that once when Todd was a  young man and we were shopping together this lady coming out of the store, had her arms full of groceries.  Todd immediately said "here let me help you with that "which he preceded to do.  The lady turned to Todd and thanked him and said "your mother raised a fine boy." He was proud but not as much as I was!

Randy has also done the same, always helping out someone , always a gentleman. dad  and I have always been proud of the boys and how they treat not only woman but everyone with respect.  I was even  told by a lady at our church who Randy  helped  with her computer, " you really do have a nice son." again I was proud.   What mother doesn't want to hear that kind of comment of her children! You just stop and realize it really was worth it!!!

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Grandkids

Beautiful flowers

Donna 1, Donna 2, Dawn & Dottie

The Four D's

   Dawn , Justin's wife came up with calling us the four D's , Donna 1 , Donna 2 , Dawn and Dottie. Dawn is from Canada, married Justin and Donna 2 married Jason. Here is the picture taken at Justin's wedding which was at the license place, they actually have a room set up for marrying people there.  Our Donna has had a very busy life this past couple of  months or so! Not many get two new daughter in laws in such a short time plus grandchildren. Donna 2 has two children at home, twins a boy and girl age 7.  Our Donna also has been busy giving the old house that she bought for Jason a whole new make over from top to bottom. Now how is that for a wedding gift!  Wow!