We are busy soaking up and enjoying the last few weeks of summer!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
One last ride in a little red truck...
We said goodbye to an amazing man this weekend. Grandpa Fred passed away last Saturday. We all traveled to Blanding for the weekend. Though it was so much fun to be with the whole family, the occasion was unfortunate. Sophie had so much fun playing with her cousins. They get along so well. Chatting with my sister in laws is always fun, and watching Corey with his brothers is always entertaining. They are all so funny. The funeral was beautiful, I know everyone felt the spirit and knew that Grandpa Fred was so happy. Some of the boys had the idea to convert Grandpa Fred's truck that he drove for 28 years, into his last and final mode of transportation. It was so fitting, we smiled as it drove by and knew Grandpa Fred was laughing! I loved hearing all of the funny memories everyone had of him, He should be so proud of the amazing legacy he left behind. The Hallidays are wonderful, amazing people and I feel so grateful to be a part of their Family. It was fun to spend time with everyone and remember a Great man!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Pizza Factory...
Today is my Dads birthday. We went to the Lindon pool all day, then we ate dinner at the pizza factory. The food there is so yummy. We played in the arcades after we ate. Sophie saw a princess prize that she just "needed" so bad! It was 200 tickets so we all pitched in our tickets to get it for her. We played deal or no deal, ski ball, and basketball. She finally got enough. We had one more token left. Sophie took it and played a little game and won 3 tickets. She got so excited, ran over to Tori and gave her the 3 tickets so tori could get a princess too. It was so cute. She is such a sweet girl. Dawson loved wearing Sam's hat. He was smiling and laughing.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
cool...
We took Jessica and Jeremy's engagement pictures tonight. We went to the Great Salt Lake. We got some really cute ones. This is my favorite though. This photo has not been doctored in any way. I love real, natural, good lighting!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Fred Eugene Halliday May 24, 1924 - August 14, 2010
Fred Eugene Halliday, 86, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Home and his Love, Audrey, on August 14, 2010. Fred was born May 24, 1924 in American Fork, Utah to Errol Mckay Halliday and Jennie Fage. Fred spent his youth in American Fork Canyon where his Father was custodian of Timpanogus Cave. His Father died in 1933 and his mother passed away in 1939. At that time, Fred and his younger brother, Ernest, came to live in Blanding with an aunt and uncle, De and Dorthy Bayless. Fred met Audrey Adams the second day he was in Blanding and has loved her ever since. He graduated from San Juan High, attended BYU and the University of Utah and then enlisted in the Air Force and spent 3 years in the World War II. On his return, he found Audrey again and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on May 31. 1946. Fred started helping his Father-in-law, Melvin Adams, with his sheep ranch and eventually purchased his own outfit. They ran together for 30 years and gradually changed over to a cattle operation.
Fred was always a hard worker. He dug a basement for David with a pick and a shovel and worked in the yard till he couldn't work anymore. Everyone who drove by wanted to "borrow" Grandpa Fred. He earned his Eagle Scout award when he was 13 and has held many leadership positions in the LDS church. He was Elders Quorum President, President of the Blanding Indian Branch and the Mexican Hat branch. He was on the High Counsel and was called as the Stake President of the Blanding Utah Stake. Fred and Audrey fulfilled three missions for the LDS church. First to Coventry England then Washington DC Temple and the Corpus Christi Texas. When the Temple was built in Monticello, he was called as a Sealer- a calling that he loved. Fred took loving and patient care of Audrey when she became ill, until she passed away October 2, 2001. He is survived by three children- DeAnn (Keith) Ivins, Mike (Linda) Halliday and Candice (Jed) Lyman, all of Blanding. He has nineteen grandchildren and forty three great grandchildren. One sister, Lucille East of Bountiful and two brothers, Ernest (Grace) Halliday of Mesa Arizona and Jon (Lindsay) Bayless of Lindon Utah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Audrey, one son David Jeffery, his parents, one brother, David and one sister, Dorothy.
Corey always said his Grandpa was his Hero. I can see why. He was a great man and will be dearly missed.
Fred Eugene Halliday, 86, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Home and his Love, Audrey, on August 14, 2010. Fred was born May 24, 1924 in American Fork, Utah to Errol Mckay Halliday and Jennie Fage. Fred spent his youth in American Fork Canyon where his Father was custodian of Timpanogus Cave. His Father died in 1933 and his mother passed away in 1939. At that time, Fred and his younger brother, Ernest, came to live in Blanding with an aunt and uncle, De and Dorthy Bayless. Fred met Audrey Adams the second day he was in Blanding and has loved her ever since. He graduated from San Juan High, attended BYU and the University of Utah and then enlisted in the Air Force and spent 3 years in the World War II. On his return, he found Audrey again and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on May 31. 1946. Fred started helping his Father-in-law, Melvin Adams, with his sheep ranch and eventually purchased his own outfit. They ran together for 30 years and gradually changed over to a cattle operation.
Fred was always a hard worker. He dug a basement for David with a pick and a shovel and worked in the yard till he couldn't work anymore. Everyone who drove by wanted to "borrow" Grandpa Fred. He earned his Eagle Scout award when he was 13 and has held many leadership positions in the LDS church. He was Elders Quorum President, President of the Blanding Indian Branch and the Mexican Hat branch. He was on the High Counsel and was called as the Stake President of the Blanding Utah Stake. Fred and Audrey fulfilled three missions for the LDS church. First to Coventry England then Washington DC Temple and the Corpus Christi Texas. When the Temple was built in Monticello, he was called as a Sealer- a calling that he loved. Fred took loving and patient care of Audrey when she became ill, until she passed away October 2, 2001. He is survived by three children- DeAnn (Keith) Ivins, Mike (Linda) Halliday and Candice (Jed) Lyman, all of Blanding. He has nineteen grandchildren and forty three great grandchildren. One sister, Lucille East of Bountiful and two brothers, Ernest (Grace) Halliday of Mesa Arizona and Jon (Lindsay) Bayless of Lindon Utah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Audrey, one son David Jeffery, his parents, one brother, David and one sister, Dorothy.
Corey always said his Grandpa was his Hero. I can see why. He was a great man and will be dearly missed.
Swimming...
Sophie loves to swim. We love going to the pool and have spent quite a few days at the Lindon pool. Kind of a far drive I know, but the pool is a blast! On days we don't get down there we have to settle for our 7 dollar walmart pool. I fill it up with warm water from the sink. Sophie stays in it for hours. We sure enjoy the summer and are going to be sad to see it go.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Dinner outside...
Sophie is always asking us if we can eat outside. She thinks it is so much fun. Tonight we grilled hamburgers and sat down on the steps and ate. It was a beautiful summer night and lots of fun. We went for a walk after we cleaned up.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
