Happiness is our Heritage: November 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Jay and I had the pleasure of going to Hawaii with Ryan and Amber in celebrating our 31st Wedding Anniversary. We had a week full of shaved ice, sight seeing, temple going, watching beautiful sunsets, attending the Polynesian Cultural Center, reading a book together and just enjoying the beach, and a bike ride. It was a opportunity to enjoy this beautiful place on earth with my sweetheart, renewing our love, dedication and commitment to one another.

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Tyler's homecoming

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Tyler came home from serving in the Sacramento, California mission on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Cyndi and the kids were able to be with us at the airport. Jonn and Judy hosted a dinner Saturday, prior to his speaking in Sacrament meeting. Dana and Beth were up for a bridal shower for Elyse. Susan and two of her girls, Marnie and Natalie were able to join us. It's wonderful being with family.

Bateman Family Reunion

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This August we enjoyed a family reunion in Provo planned by Scott and Jina. We started off with dinner up in the Canyon, but got rained out and ended up at our home. We played Ducky, ducky, and the ring game. Saturday we enjoyed a visit to the Spanish Fork cemetery, a family homestead in Spanish, Veterans park for lunch and some water fun, then back to Scott and Jina's for dinner. Sunday was Robert's homecoming. It was a great weekend. We did miss some of our family members who couldn't make it but want you to know that we love you!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Bass 2008

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I know I'm back tracking! We had such a wonderful summer, enjoying many family vacations and reunions of both sides of the family. This is a small highlight of our annual trip to Bass Lake California, located in Central California, nestled up in the mountains close to Yosemite.