Luci

Us with Luci in December

 It was very cute when Luci came in August.  She said, we have to be sure to do our interview.  Annie and I told her we do those at Christmas.  But I told her we can do another one to see if anything had changed since December.   But then we forgot.  I wish we had.

So here is the interview from December.

What is something that was exciting this year?   It was a special birthday, because I turned 8.  I was baptized and went to California.

What was a new thing did this year?  Started gymnastics (editor’s note – Luci spelled that for me).  Taking classes with cousins and a ward friend.  Likes bars, not beam!

What do you like to do in your spare time?  Watch TV -- the Cheernastics2, which is about a 3 girls that do gymnastics and cheer.

Favorite color:  Turquoise and Grey

If you were cooking your dream dinner for your family, what would it be?   Crepes

What is something new you learned this week?  Never take family pictures in the snow.  It’s freezing!

Would you rather win an Academy Award, an Olympic medal, or the Nobel Peace Prize?  Academy Award

Who do you think has it easier, girls or boys?  Boys.  They don’t have to go through pain having a baby.

What is your fondest memory of a family summer vacation?  Going to Disneyland

What is your favorite time of the day?  Breakfast time.  I love breakfast

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What accomplishment are you most proud of?  Moving up a level in gymnastics. 

 

If you could go on a family vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Hawaii

What is your earliest memory?  Taking my first steps (because Eliza took a video)

What superpower do you wish you possessed?  Read people’s minds to see what people think about and if they’re mad at me.

Where do your first and last name come from?  First name from a movie called “Flyboys,”  and my last name from my Dad.

What movie could you watch over and over again, and why?  “Sing”  Because I like the piggy’s. 

What is your favorite mode of transportation?   Airplane

What is your favorite family tradition?  Going to Utah for Christmas.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money:  Buy a flat screen TV in my own room.

If you could skip school or work for one day how would you spend your free time?   Play with cousins and friends.

When you open your eyes in the morning what is the first think of?  What I’m having for breakfast – like eggs, waffles, and crepes.

Who in your family do you most resemble?  My mom

What is the most important lesson your parents have taught you?  How to walk (Luci demonstrated crawling like she would if she couldn’t walk)

What is one way your mom or dad embarrass you?  Saying “This is my baby.”

What is the hardest part of going to school?  What is the best part? Hardest part is math, best is crafts (paper crafts and coloring)

What has a family member said or done this week that was thoughtful?  Mom snuggled with me when I had a stomach and head ache.

If you could earn $250 by eating the same meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an entire month, would you?  Crepes

What is your biggest fear or phobia?   Llamas and Ostriches.  I was at someone’s house and they came right up to my face.   (Demonstrated how they came right up to her face)  

Demonstrating how the ostrich came right up to her face.

 We love you Luci! 

Luci eating Crepes in St. George this summer,  Imagine that!

 

 

Jackson

Finally!  Jackson's birthday was a month ago and Lucienne's is tomorrow, so I finally sat down to decipher my cryptic notes from their interviews in December.  I didn't write down the questions, but had the great idea to take pictures of the questions and number them.  I can't even explain how confusing it has been.  I will definitely take a different route next year.

So, I just told Jackson that I was finally doing his interview, a month later, and he said, "It's OK, grandma, I still love you."   Sweet boy -- or should I say 21 year old man?

So, here is the interview as far as it is translated correctly:

What do you think you will be doing in 5 years?  I’ll be married, finished with college with a business degree.

If you were cooking your dream dinner for your family, what would it be?  Grill Rib-eye steak with BBQ baked bean, mashed potatoes and gravy, and grilled vegetables.

When you open your eyes in the morning, what is the 1^st thing you think about?  Usually on a regular day, I would think what my schedule is.  Ask do I really have to get up right now or can I mosey around.

What is something new you learned this week?   Trying to learn patience and love.

Would you rather win an Academy Award, an Olympic medal, or the Nobel Peace Prize?  Olympic Medal for baseball.

Who do you think has it easier, girls or boys?   Boys.  There was a family on my mission who had 19 kids.

What is your fondest memory of a family summer vacation?   Camping all around the South, having pine cone wars.  

What is something that has been impactful to you this year?  Finishing my mission.  It has been a major transition adjusting from being a missionary.  I’ve had a mixture of emotions, but I’m getting the hang of it.

What is your favorite smell in the whole world?  Gooey Butter cake, Carly makes it

What is your favorite time of the day?  About 9 pm everything is getting started (He's on a bit different schedule than me and his grandpa)

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?  Buy favorite Ferrari, buy a house, invest the rest.

What is the nicest thing anyone has done for you this week?  Grandma and Grandpa allowed us to run the house and not complain, other than about the toilet.  

What is prejudice and have you ever encountered it?  I’ve just heard about segregation.  But have experienced pre-judgment in high school for being a Mormon.

If you could skip school or work for one day how would you spend your free time?   If I was home, I would four wheel and shoot guns.

Which historical figure would you want to meet?  Hitler, because he was such a sick man.  Bob Gibson, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.   Joseph Smith, prophet for LDS church.

What class would you like to take in school that is not offered?  Skeet Shooting

What could you sell if you created a family business together?  Lumber

Who in your family do you most resemble?  Physically - Hyrum.  Personality wise – Everyone says I resemble mom, but I say Marshall.

Jackson on December 30, 2016

Jackson modeling his new work attire for Brick Oven last week.  He's not loving the fashion statement, however.

 Right now I'm listening to Jackson sing along with music as he gets ready to go into work for the first day.  It is so fun having him stay here with us while he waits for his apartment to be available.  

Love you Jackson!

Text and pictures from Eliza yesterday . . .

grandma i am sitting here looking at ur blog and am very upset about this picture because i crushed ashton's score on the shooting game, not once but twice. i believe this photo is false advertising......

I told Eliza I would never want to be guilty of false advertising and would be sure to correct this misinformation!

Can't believe it's

Been 42 years.  She is everything we ever hoped she would be.

Eclipse Frenzy

It was fun sharing the experience with the Idiarts in Oregon and the Bishops in Missouri. They both had a more complete eclipse than the 90% we had here.