Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Message to Doug and Catherine
See how happy we are? Please don't move anyplace that would take us more than a day to get to you!!! I don't think any of us would survive.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Happy Birthday MOM!
Happy birthday, Mom.
My favorite memory of Mom - I was watching video from the recent visit of mom & Cath and kids. I was watching video of mom making colored eggs with Megan and Jessica. It was really nothing special, but it was a great reminder of how involved mom is in all her grandchildren's lives. I am so grateful that she loves my children and loves to spend time with them. She is such a good sport. We drug her all over the Zoo during her visit and not once did she complain about her back. (And I know it had to be sore, because mine was sore and I don't have back troubles!)
I love you and wonder how I was so lucky to get a mother like you. You are a great example.
Love Laura
My favorite memory of Mom - I was watching video from the recent visit of mom & Cath and kids. I was watching video of mom making colored eggs with Megan and Jessica. It was really nothing special, but it was a great reminder of how involved mom is in all her grandchildren's lives. I am so grateful that she loves my children and loves to spend time with them. She is such a good sport. We drug her all over the Zoo during her visit and not once did she complain about her back. (And I know it had to be sore, because mine was sore and I don't have back troubles!)
I love you and wonder how I was so lucky to get a mother like you. You are a great example.
Love Laura
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom
So! I'm realizing what a brilliant idea it was years ago for Mom to have her birthday be the secret Monson alarm code! For the rest of our lives your kids will NEVER forget your birthday! "4-2-4-8" (Uh oh, I hope Jason Higga or Jonny Wolf don't intercept this email)
Even though some of the siblings didn't have quite as much repetition using the Code as others, after figuring out how to duct-tape the alarm sensors.
But it's a great idea, and don't be surprised someday to come over to my house and have to key in: 12-5-74 to get in. :)
Mom, I love you so much, and have so many wonderful wonderful memories growing up. I remember as a kid being "sick" (I use that term loosely) and you giving me a day off, driving up to Nordstrom's 1/2 yearly sale in Murray, and buying a cool "Pure Stuff" shirt, and then going to Chick Fillet. My first button-up. I also remember a Karate tournament we all went to in Salt Lake, when Matt was sparring this poor kid and did a spinning round-house kick (Jim Woolwin style) and in one fail swoop clocked the living day-lights out of him (I think that was the same tournament where Matt filled out the Scientology card that of course, resulted in the Monsons being the first family on the block to get caller ID). Anyway, after all 5 of us loaded Matt's trophy (that looked like a miniature of the Sears Tower) into the back of the Dodge, you took us all to the Panarama Room at the U of U for prime rib and endless desserts. And of course, who can forget 1986, our Mom taking us to see Ferris Bueller's Day Off off at Carollin Square. I remember you laughing hysterically at Ed Rooney and the rottweiler. Ah those were the days.
You ALWAYS insisted on taking us everywhere. In all seriousness, I always always felt so loved growing up, and had an amazing childhood. We have always had such a happy happy home, and I realize that so much of the closeness and love that we share as a family now, is attributed to the tone of love, and kindness and happiness that you set for us all those years growing up. As I grew up and piece by piece learned the gospel from you, I always associated obedience to the commandments with love and goodness, happiness and the feeling of home because of your loving kindness.
I love you so much, and am so grateful for an incredible Mom, whose faith-filled life of constant service and love to us and others has blessed us immeasurably. Love you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and SAVE FERRIS! ~
Love always,
Bryan
PS- "So...that's how it is in their family" - Ed Rooney
Even though some of the siblings didn't have quite as much repetition using the Code as others, after figuring out how to duct-tape the alarm sensors.
But it's a great idea, and don't be surprised someday to come over to my house and have to key in: 12-5-74 to get in. :)
Mom, I love you so much, and have so many wonderful wonderful memories growing up. I remember as a kid being "sick" (I use that term loosely) and you giving me a day off, driving up to Nordstrom's 1/2 yearly sale in Murray, and buying a cool "Pure Stuff" shirt, and then going to Chick Fillet. My first button-up. I also remember a Karate tournament we all went to in Salt Lake, when Matt was sparring this poor kid and did a spinning round-house kick (Jim Woolwin style) and in one fail swoop clocked the living day-lights out of him (I think that was the same tournament where Matt filled out the Scientology card that of course, resulted in the Monsons being the first family on the block to get caller ID). Anyway, after all 5 of us loaded Matt's trophy (that looked like a miniature of the Sears Tower) into the back of the Dodge, you took us all to the Panarama Room at the U of U for prime rib and endless desserts. And of course, who can forget 1986, our Mom taking us to see Ferris Bueller's Day Off off at Carollin Square. I remember you laughing hysterically at Ed Rooney and the rottweiler. Ah those were the days.
You ALWAYS insisted on taking us everywhere. In all seriousness, I always always felt so loved growing up, and had an amazing childhood. We have always had such a happy happy home, and I realize that so much of the closeness and love that we share as a family now, is attributed to the tone of love, and kindness and happiness that you set for us all those years growing up. As I grew up and piece by piece learned the gospel from you, I always associated obedience to the commandments with love and goodness, happiness and the feeling of home because of your loving kindness.
I love you so much, and am so grateful for an incredible Mom, whose faith-filled life of constant service and love to us and others has blessed us immeasurably. Love you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and SAVE FERRIS! ~
Love always,
Bryan
PS- "So...that's how it is in their family" - Ed Rooney
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