Truman Family

Saturday, May 10, 2008

When ever Dad and I count our blessing we think of the Mothers in our family, and we are so grateful for Mothers Who Know. Last week we talked about that speech in our Relief Society and I remembered when I heard it that I thought of all of you!

Happy Mother's Day!
We Love you!

Happy Mother's Day Momma!!

Everyone in the family, I’m sure, remembers that until we were a certain age we had to go to bed at 8:00pm. I think it was a 12 year old rite of passage to stay up until 9:00pm, or even later if we had a good enough excuse. When I was the only one still under 12 I remember lying in bed and listening to all of my siblings either playing the piano, doing homework, watching T.V., or just bantering with each other. It was fun to listen to but who wants to be in bed when everybody else is up! I think mom realized that I felt jipped, or she just knew that I could use some attention, so she started coming in and spending a few minutes with me before I slept. We looked at scripture picture books, or just talked about the day; I remember thinking it was funny that she would fall asleep sometimes when I had asked her to stay until I fell asleep—who knew that parenting was a tiring thing? Well I know now and I just wanted to tell my Momma how grateful I am for her and how much I love her. Happy mothers day.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

this summer's vacation

Hey everyone, I just thought we ought to open the dialogue regarding this summer's family vacation. We'll be winding up our week with the Steeds on the weekend of the 28/29 June and will be ready to party Truman style come 6/30. I heard talk a while back that Provo was off this year and we may stick around Las Vegas. Please confirm/deny if you have some solid information on that. If you don't have any solid info, this is a good time to start airing our opinions. We are happy to have the vacation in Vegas (especially because we get to stay at Mom's cool new house!), but if you all are looking for a reason to get out of town for the week, we liked really liked the Provo arrangement last year. Anyway, we can't wait to see you all soon! -Mike and family

Friday, April 25, 2008

Milestones and memories

A beautiful day, a brim full heart, a milestone for Wes, Lori and Lucy and one for us too.
All our children are now college graduates.
The first so long ago, and today sitting in the Marriot center, watching Lucy smile and clap and draw patiently during the long ceremonies, I feel so blessed!

The accomplishment is amazing and one reached with determination through interruptions and with patience.

From the first speaker who mentioned Wes' favorite Calvin and Hobbs characters, to the last who explained that education is important, but not everything, that it is people, relationships that are important, the day was wonderful. Sitting in the audience looking at families being proud of families, listening to speakers who spoke unashamedly of their testimonies and their faith, realizing again how blessed we are in the gospel, and giving thanks for the miracles and the faith that made the day possible.