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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Good Things to Come



Last Saturday Michael, Aiden and I ran into Elder Holland and his wife at the gas station here in Enterprise. His wife grew up in Enterprise and they were here for a family reunion. It was just him, his wife and 2 other people in the store. What a cool experience to shake his hand and visit with him for a bit - neat experience for the boys as well to speak to an apostle of the Lord - I felt his love as he spoke to us - what an amazing man - he is one of my all-time favorites!!!

4 comments:

Kristin said...

How cool!

Zepp Family said...

This is AWESOME! Funny, because just a few days ago Eliza was telling me how neat it was to meet Pres. Holland (and what an incredible man he is) when he came to her home when her dad was called to be stake president.

Great memory/experience that you will all treasure for always.

DOUGHERTY FAMILY said...

Hey Ade! You guys are blessed! Did you know President Holland was instrumental in permitting the twins to serve their final 10 days together as companions in Chile. He lived in Chile for the 2 years that the boys were serving there. His testimony of the Prophet Joseph and the Book of Mormon is second to none (179th GC). Luv ya guys, Papa#10

Joseph and Katie said...

Thank you so much for posting this Elder Holland talk. I don't even think I can express how much I personally needed to be reminded of "Good things to come....". Such a wonderful man, one of my favorites. Hope you have a great day!
Katie

OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOYS!!

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOYS!!
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOYS!!!!

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends

Doyle Grankids Christmas 2007

Doyle Grankids Christmas 2007
We spent alot of time at the pool and gym entertaining this CREW - The kids just couldn't get enough of each other.

Trav's 11th Birthday party

Trav's 11th Birthday party

December, January and February

  • December 8 - Travis Jr. turned 11
  • December 13 - Trav and I were in Atlanta for his company party
  • December 13-January 3rd ...fun in ELMA
  • February 26 - Dad turns 35
  • February 3 - Tanner turns 8
  • January 21 - Michael turns 10
  • January 22 - Mom turns 35

Christmas Eve 2007

Christmas Eve 2007
My Sister Kelli her husband and their 6 kids drove to Elma from Enterprise Utah. It was the First Christmas all the kids were together in 4 years.

Doyle reunion 2005

Doyle reunion 2005
The cousins jumping for it....

Getting ready for a football GAME!

Getting ready for a football GAME!
The FINAL FOUR...