I've been making hats this month. All different colors and types. Here is my cat Romeo wearing an owl hat. This hat was for Sawyer. I made one in purple for Lily and one in Pink and Yellow for Olivia. There is a story behind the hats. One night I was talking to Kristen. She sent me a picture of an owl hat and the elf hat in red and white below. Kristen wanted me to make these hats for her new baby and so I said of course I would learn how to make them. It took a bunch of trial and error crocheting but I finally perfected the owl hat enough to make a tiny baby one for Kristen in grey. I also designed the hat below after I learned how to make crocheted flowers.
After I was finished making the owl hats for newborn infants...I finally got the size right...I made a sock monkey hat for Kristen and Bryce helped me design a simple hat for him in black and green. He was thrilled to have something to wear hunting this winter. I also made a hat for Marva and one for my dad. Cherie has ordered a gray owl hat for herself. I will make one like Bryce's hat for Keith too. And if anyone else in the family would like a hat, I'm willing to make you one too. You just have to order it from me.
I loved my trip to Utah this month. Jenessa was going to get married in August but put off the wedding to a later date so she had more time to get ready for it. We decided to hold a family reunion on that date because we would all be in Utah together and we had a great time. Another benefit I had was to see my grandchildren. Here is little Olivia standing up in her crib. I was able to spend some time with her and watch her climb up on everything. I was amazed at how fast she is growing and developing. She even can say Hawooo! I was really surprised when she replied to my Hello,
Kerry and I started out our trip from Tumwater and drove to Portland. He had to be back early to speak in Stake Conference so we left his car at the Portland airport and rented a car to take on our trip. We began a day early so that we could attend the wedding of our nephew Chad Neilsen. Here he is with his bride Elise in front of the Logan temple. I thought that was a great day. We got to see a new family formed and visited with family we hadn't seen for awhile at the temple and lunch.
The Logan temple is where my grandparents Derrick were married. There is a story about how my grandmother won a Model T and she gave it to her parents so they could go to the temple and do work. My mother was also born in Logan. When I was in the temple I was surprised at how it had changed since we had attended Brenda Koeven's wedding. The temple had been completely gutted and the only thing left were the front spiral staircases.
After the luncheon Kerry and I took a trip to Smithfield which is about 6 miles north of Logan to find the childhood home of my grandmother, Eva Petersen Derrick. I had been to visit with my great grandmother Laura Merrill Petersen when I was about 4 years old and remembered staying in a little room in the upstairs. They had a clawfoot tub there that I could not crawl into because it was so huge for a little girl. I remembered the barn also and we went around the block to find it. I called my cousin John Dietz to verify that this was the house. He was happy to help and said that he has a picture of himself sitting on the porch eating an ice cream cone.
We found the barn around the corner and we were standing in the driveway when the owner came home. He was happy to show us around the place and told us a few stories about the property. Behind the barn is an old tannery where he kept a few cows. I was surprised to find that the barn still stood. This is where my great grandfather fell and broke his back. Grandma D (Laura) had to take care of him and work to support the family. My mother also had great memories of this property and told us funny stories of how she and her cousin got stuck in the cow manure. They left their boots behind and had to get washed off with the garden hose.
The next day we began our family reunion. Here is Olivia wearing our shirts with the Miles logo on it that Kristen designed. Everyone gathered at Temple Square to play an adventure game that was based around things that our ancestors did at Temple Square. We found out that we had several generations that had been married in the Salt Lake temple. Irvin Derrick had been baptised in the Assembly Hall. Zachariah Derrick helped build the Eagle Gate and made the first artificial limbs in Utah. Margaret Glade Derrick made a flag to celebrate Utah becoming a state that was put up on the ceiling of the Tabernacle and hung on the side of the temple. We gave out nickels to people in front of the Lion House where Theone Koeven and Eva Derrick lived when it was a dormitory.
Next we headed over to the mall across the street for lunch. The children had fun playing in the play area while we relaxed there. We made a family video at the Salt Lake library. Jenessa was in charge and she did some corny shots of Kerry and I. I can't wait to see the video.
The next day we gathered for a hike to Stewart Falls. Kent brought everyone doughnuts and chocolate milk to give us energy for the hike. Not everyone made it to the end. Here is a picture of Keith, Sawyer, Cherie, Kent and Lily. Kent even went to the top area of the falls. Kerry and Bryce didn't come down to this area but headed back. After the hike we cleaned up and then Jenessa took a family picture.
I went to the quilt show last year and this year John suggested that we go again. I love to see the beautiful quilts at the Art Museum in Springville. This is an annual event and I remember going to seen the quilt show when I lived in Springville. There were some beautiful quilts there and I had to go and buy some fabric at my favorite quilt store in American Fork.
The next day my dad and I took a hike up to the cave on Mt. Timpanogas. He has hiked this trail 19 times this year and once with me. It took us an hour and a half to get to the top and 40 minutes to come down. I spent some time resting on benches. Dad lost one of his toenails on the way but never complained. Marva told me about this so that is how I knew. He didn't even complain...he never does. I needed the hike and was glad that I did it.
One morning I went to the mall with Cherie's family to Build a Bear. Lily chose a pink bunny. John does this with the children so Cherie took him when they picked out their stuffed animals. It is fun for them and they had a great time. Here is Lily imitating her bunny with cute bunny glasses.
And of course we had to celebrate Jenessa's birthday. We went shopping together and then I made her a Rice Krispie treat cake. She saw a wedding cake in an add and wanted one for her birthday. I had fun picking out candy to put in and on the cake. Everyone had a great time at the birthday dinner. Cherie made a Chicken Ceasar Salad and Jonathan brought some Foccacia bread. I loved my trip and visit. My next vacation is going to be in Australia.
I've been making hats this month. All different colors and types. Here is my cat Romeo wearing an owl hat. This hat was for Sawyer. I made one in purple for Lily and one in Pink and Yellow for Olivia. There is a story behind the hats. One night I was talking to Kristen. She sent me a picture of an owl hat and the elf hat in red and white below. Kristen wanted me to make these hats for her new baby and so I said of course I would learn how to make them. It took a bunch of trial and error crocheting but I finally perfected the owl hat enough to make a tiny baby one for Kristen in grey. I also designed the hat below after I learned how to make crocheted flowers.
After I was finished making the owl hats for newborn infants...I finally got the size right...I made a sock monkey hat for Kristen and Bryce helped me design a simple hat for him in black and green. He was thrilled to have something to wear hunting this winter. I also made a hat for Marva and one for my dad. Cherie has ordered a gray owl hat for herself. I will make one like Bryce's hat for Keith too. And if anyone else in the family would like a hat, I'm willing to make you one too. You just have to order it from me. 
I loved my trip to Utah this month. Jenessa was going to get married in August but put off the wedding to a later date so she had more time to get ready for it. We decided to hold a family reunion on that date because we would all be in Utah together and we had a great time. Another benefit I had was to see my grandchildren. Here is little Olivia standing up in her crib. I was able to spend some time with her and watch her climb up on everything. I was amazed at how fast she is growing and developing. She even can say Hawooo! I was really surprised when she replied to my Hello,
Kerry and I started out our trip from Tumwater and drove to Portland. He had to be back early to speak in Stake Conference so we left his car at the Portland airport and rented a car to take on our trip. We began a day early so that we could attend the wedding of our nephew Chad Neilsen. Here he is with his bride Elise in front of the Logan temple. I thought that was a great day. We got to see a new family formed and visited with family we hadn't seen for awhile at the temple and lunch. 
The next day we began our family reunion. Here is Olivia wearing our shirts with the Miles logo on it that Kristen designed. Everyone gathered at Temple Square to play an adventure game that was based around things that our ancestors did at Temple Square. We found out that we had several generations that had been married in the Salt Lake temple. Irvin Derrick had been baptised in the Assembly Hall. Zachariah Derrick helped build the Eagle Gate and made the first artificial limbs in Utah. Margaret Glade Derrick made a flag to celebrate Utah becoming a state that was put up on the ceiling of the Tabernacle and hung on the side of the temple. We gave out nickels to people in front of the Lion House where Theone Koeven and Eva Derrick lived when it was a dormitory.
Next we headed over to the mall across the street for lunch. The children had fun playing in the play area while we relaxed there. We made a family video at the Salt Lake library. Jenessa was in charge and she did some corny shots of Kerry and I. I can't wait to see the video.
The next day we gathered for a hike to Stewart Falls. Kent brought everyone doughnuts and chocolate milk to give us energy for the hike. Not everyone made it to the end. Here is a picture of Keith, Sawyer, Cherie, Kent and Lily. Kent even went to the top area of the falls. Kerry and Bryce didn't come down to this area but headed back. After the hike we cleaned up and then Jenessa took a family picture.
I went to the quilt show last year and this year John suggested that we go again. I love to see the beautiful quilts at the Art Museum in Springville. This is an annual event and I remember going to seen the quilt show when I lived in Springville. There were some beautiful quilts there and I had to go and buy some fabric at my favorite quilt store in American Fork.
The next day my dad and I took a hike up to the cave on Mt. Timpanogas. He has hiked this trail 19 times this year and once with me. It took us an hour and a half to get to the top and 40 minutes to come down. I spent some time resting on benches. Dad lost one of his toenails on the way but never complained. Marva told me about this so that is how I knew. He didn't even complain...he never does. I needed the hike and was glad that I did it. 
And of course we had to celebrate Jenessa's birthday. We went shopping together and then I made her a Rice Krispie treat cake. She saw a wedding cake in an add and wanted one for her birthday. I had fun picking out candy to put in and on the cake. Everyone had a great time at the birthday dinner. Cherie made a Chicken Ceasar Salad and Jonathan brought some Foccacia bread. I loved my trip and visit. My next vacation is going to be in Australia.
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That was such a fun weekend! Thanks for everything mom!
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