Sunday, October 28, 2007
Hawaiian Holiday
A L O H A
We spent a lovely week in Maui . Janine accompanied us. What a difference 21 years make! We could hardly recognize the places we remembered. We stayed in a time share exchange from Honolulu. We were certainly upgraded & vacationed in a premier resort. We hung about the pool, took a walk along the beach (although it was not conducive to walking for octogenarians) We rented a car & were able to drive up to the crater of a 'defunct' volcano Haleakala. We took a guided all-day trip to Hana with many stops along the way. The guide gave us commentaries about different areas. Several show business people have bought properties.We heard some excellent talks in Sacrament & the Sunday school teacher was a born teacher - the spirit was s-t-r-o-n-g. We went to a luau - Janine's first experience. Personally, I am not that fond of luaus - the food is not that great. But she enjoyed it.
Today we attended the Primary Sacrament Presentation. Hugo did very well. Microphones can be intimidating even to adults. But he was a trouper.
Today was also janine's farewll from the Tuscanny Ward. We did not attend as I am suffering from a terrible backache & travelling would only make it worse.
We are happy to be home, but we did enjoy our excursion. Now it is Christmas preparation time.
Love to all
Grannie
We spent a lovely week in Maui . Janine accompanied us. What a difference 21 years make! We could hardly recognize the places we remembered. We stayed in a time share exchange from Honolulu. We were certainly upgraded & vacationed in a premier resort. We hung about the pool, took a walk along the beach (although it was not conducive to walking for octogenarians) We rented a car & were able to drive up to the crater of a 'defunct' volcano Haleakala. We took a guided all-day trip to Hana with many stops along the way. The guide gave us commentaries about different areas. Several show business people have bought properties.We heard some excellent talks in Sacrament & the Sunday school teacher was a born teacher - the spirit was s-t-r-o-n-g. We went to a luau - Janine's first experience. Personally, I am not that fond of luaus - the food is not that great. But she enjoyed it.
Today we attended the Primary Sacrament Presentation. Hugo did very well. Microphones can be intimidating even to adults. But he was a trouper.
Today was also janine's farewll from the Tuscanny Ward. We did not attend as I am suffering from a terrible backache & travelling would only make it worse.
We are happy to be home, but we did enjoy our excursion. Now it is Christmas preparation time.
Love to all
Grannie
Monday, October 8, 2007
Special October happenings
Dear Family -
October has just begun & we have had some wonderful happenings.
Jaima invited us to attend the Grandparents Tea at Ivy's school. What a treat. The children performed some cute songs (with actions) & they were adorable. Of course we were able to wave at Ivy & she waved back to let us know she saw us. As it is "Raise a Reader " week , we had the chance to help Ivy read, also see some of her creative picture drawings.We also toured her part of the school - it is very nice & well-kept-up. (the school-Clara Tyner was built when I was still teaching) I asked Ivy if we could meet her teacher. We all three went up to her teacher in the classroom & she said:"These are my grandparents - this is Gigi & this is Grandpa" The teacher was very pleased to meet us but a little confused why I was Gigi. I explained to her we were the greatgrandparents & that was what I was called. She thought that was very cute. I think so too.
We hosted Thanksgiving dinner to Hu, Diane, Hugo & the sister missionaries in our ward. The turkey was not quite ready so Grandpa told the story of the first Thnksgiving. He showed his Mayflower ship modeln & told him about his ancestors that came to Plymoth. Hugo was very impressed to hear this account. I had searched the Internet to find some novel ideas & found some 'riddles' about Thnksgiving. Hugo read the questions & everybody had the chance to answer. We did get some humorous answers & some were correct. Then the turkey was ready so we sat down to a sumtuous meal. Before dessert we took a break, went up to my study & sang some Thanksgiving hymns. One of the missionaries accompanied us on the keyboard. Then down for pumpkin pie with whipped cream & some apple cider. Everyone related some thing for which they were grateful The missionaries shared a message & then they had to leave. Dad & I took turns tidying up. I used my best china, sterling & crystal - first time since we moved to Edmonton.
Hope you all celebrated this Canadian Thanksgiving or will do so in November. Great time for a family gathering.
Love to all
Grannie
October has just begun & we have had some wonderful happenings.
Jaima invited us to attend the Grandparents Tea at Ivy's school. What a treat. The children performed some cute songs (with actions) & they were adorable. Of course we were able to wave at Ivy & she waved back to let us know she saw us. As it is "Raise a Reader " week , we had the chance to help Ivy read, also see some of her creative picture drawings.We also toured her part of the school - it is very nice & well-kept-up. (the school-Clara Tyner was built when I was still teaching) I asked Ivy if we could meet her teacher. We all three went up to her teacher in the classroom & she said:"These are my grandparents - this is Gigi & this is Grandpa" The teacher was very pleased to meet us but a little confused why I was Gigi. I explained to her we were the greatgrandparents & that was what I was called. She thought that was very cute. I think so too.
We hosted Thanksgiving dinner to Hu, Diane, Hugo & the sister missionaries in our ward. The turkey was not quite ready so Grandpa told the story of the first Thnksgiving. He showed his Mayflower ship modeln & told him about his ancestors that came to Plymoth. Hugo was very impressed to hear this account. I had searched the Internet to find some novel ideas & found some 'riddles' about Thnksgiving. Hugo read the questions & everybody had the chance to answer. We did get some humorous answers & some were correct. Then the turkey was ready so we sat down to a sumtuous meal. Before dessert we took a break, went up to my study & sang some Thanksgiving hymns. One of the missionaries accompanied us on the keyboard. Then down for pumpkin pie with whipped cream & some apple cider. Everyone related some thing for which they were grateful The missionaries shared a message & then they had to leave. Dad & I took turns tidying up. I used my best china, sterling & crystal - first time since we moved to Edmonton.
Hope you all celebrated this Canadian Thanksgiving or will do so in November. Great time for a family gathering.
Love to all
Grannie
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