July 22
A day and a night and a day just passed by – nothing much outside of routine but pleasant and enjoyable. Weather is gorgeous and I feel great healthwise. Thursday I mowed my lawn in the evening.
July 23
Today is a holiday inasmuch as the 24th falls on Saturday . I got 2 cases of raspberries from Betty Mecham and I froze 13 packages of them. Lisa, Amy and Katie helped m and I imagine they eat a whole cup before we got through. Katie said, “Wasberries is my favorite fwuit.”
July 20
Today, Janis W. and Betty Green are both on vacation. Mary Kay Christiansen is working in Betty’s office. She is a sweet girl – she really has a very sparkling personality. Everything has been quiet and serene and I have enjoyed it immensely. It seemed like the good old days when Betty Randall and I were the only ones who worked in the offices but except for times like this, those days have gone forever.
July 21
I spent the day at work, preparing for the public hearings and comm’s meeting tonight. The second was a very controversial matter of Stan Naisbitt’s petition for rezoning of property in East Canyon. There were two petitions with approx. 140 signatures on them protesting zooming. Mr. Naisbitt wants to build on an 80 acre parcel of ground and the people are afraid it that is granted there will be a lot more who will want the same thing. I really wonder what the decision will be. I believe they requested that Mr. N. take it through Planning Commission meeting one more time. I feel like his petition has some merits.
After this was the budget hearing for the recreation board meeting. This turned out to be a circus. It almost turned into a riot. Joan Patterson wanted equal recognition for the swimming program along with the other programs. The county attorney did some research on the subject and came up with the idea that the recreation board is not set up according to state law. At any rate, to make a long story short, we adopted the budget and the rest will have to be debated later, but it was amusing.
In Sacrament Meeting, I san with the choir and it was really beautiful. I never flattered myself into thinking I added anything to it but at least I didn’t detract from it. Then Keith and Faye Donna talked on “Our Heritage”. This was exceptional. As I was coming home from church I saw Lynn Hannum, Olga’s daughter-in-law. I haven’t seen her for a long time and it was a real pleasure. Pat called me in and gave me 2 baked potatoes, some hamburger patties and 2 slices of fresh, home baked bread. I had a very delicious dinner. I used the remainder of the day for writing in my journal, letters, reading and sleeping.
In Sacrament Meeting, I sang with the choir and it was really beautiful. I never flattered myself into thinking I added anything to it but at least I didn’t detract from it. Then Keith and Faye Donna talked on “Our Heritage”. This was exceptional. Ss I was coming home from church I saw Lynn Hannum, Olga’s daughter-in-law. I haven’t seen her for a long time and I was a real pleasure. Pat called me in and gave me 2 baked potatoes, some hamburger patties and 2 sliced of fresh, home baked bread. I had a very delicious dinner. I used the remainder of the day for writing in my journal, letters, reading and sleeping.
Today was really a memorable one. Jackie, Steven, the children and I left about 1:30 p.m. for Cache Valley where they were holding the family reunion at the park. We were the first ones there besides Lloyd, Rosemary and Phillip. Then the others started to arrive and we got to greet a lot of them personally before they all got there which gave Steve and Jackie a chance to meet them individually because they had not met some of them before. By the time most of them had arrived, it was about 4:30 and everyone was eating and enjoying the delicious food. At the same time enjoying each other’s company because we put all together and had a buffet style meal. That way everyone could eat a little of everyone else’s food and caused everyone to mix together all the more. Steve and Jackie, of course, were a little hesitant because they didn’t know anyone too well but before the afternoon was over, I think they felt pretty much at home. We left about 6 o’clock to come home and it was very pleasant as it was cloudy and that made it very cool. During the business meeting they had arts and crafts for the children and they had games and activities fore everyone throughout the afternoon. Steve and Jackie both said they enjoyed themselves and the girls were delighted. They are really looking forward to the next time. Mary Jean and Kathie were reminiscing of how they came and lived with us when they were doing their practice teaching. They both said they really didn’t appreciate like they should have done.
Sunday July 12
I studied for my Sunday School and Relief Society lessons and walked over to the church and back. I really felt good. I spent the afternoon writing in my journal, writing some letters and cards and making some telephone calls.
Monday July 13
I’m going to write here about the new construction being added to our church house. (left blank…I guess she forgot!)
Friday July 17
It was just about one year ago today when we boarded the plane to go back on the American Heritage tour – Betty Mecham, Betty & Wally Green and myself. I used money that I should have used to complete projects around the house. I have several half-finished ones. But I wouldn’t have missed that trip for anything – we have had as much enjoyment out of watching the pictures and remembering the different places and things we did as when we actually did them. There were many spiritual experiences that were really testimony builders.
July 9
I’m taking Thursday and Friday off for vacation days. My aim is to spend them working in my yard. Next week Steve Carrigan is coming to paint the outside of the house. I’m really excited about it. It will be yellow and brown to match the brick. Well, I got a lot done outside on Thursday and Friday. My yard really looks beautiful – the lawn is so green and the flowers are getting pretty. Lisa, Amy and Katie stayed over on Friday night and Saturday; they helped me mow my lawn. I got my trees and strawberries watered and also the pine tree on the cemetery.
Saturday July 11
Today was Maudie Rhodes funeral. It was very beautiful and so was she. There wasn’t hardly anyone attended except a few neighbors and friends. I felt bad over this because the funeral really made an impression on me.
July 6
We had an extra crowded day die to an overscheduled agenda but we got through it eventually. The auditors came up to make their report and it turned out to be better than I expected. It was not in compliance in every respect but it made the grade than goodness. I’m really grateful for this.
July 7
Routine day – Maudie Rhodes died this morning.
July 8
Routine day.
July 3
Was a legal holiday because the 4th fell on a Saturday. I went over and finished my four-generation sheet and sent it off in the mail. The rest of the day I was mowing and watering my lawn.
July 4
I always get a real patriotic feeling around the fourth. I want to wear my flag pin that I bought from Daisy Crouch years ago. I also like to dress in something red, white and blue. Today I worked around the yard and also worked at keeping my granddaughters busy. Lisa, Amy and Katie were here almost all day! We were busy making rolls, salads, cooking meat etc. We had a barbecue about 6 o’clock: chicken, ham, etc. It was all very delicious then we went over to the park for the program and fireworks, which were very good.
June 29
Routine day at work. In the evening Sharon Craig and I went Relief Society visiting teaching. The only one we found home was Jean Wixom. Tuesday evening I went to Deanna Jensen’s and chatted for a moment on my way to the public hearing on the Cottonwood Road. There was around 30 people present. Comm Bohman met to take charge. He stated the reason for the hearing and then invited comments from the audience. There was a variety of answers but it didn’t change the comm’s decision to abandon the road. I imagine it will end in another court case.
July 1 (Wednesday)
Oh blessed day – payday- now I can pay my bills. My bills always seem to exceed my earnings, but when I think of all my blessings I am very grateful.
July 2 (Thursday)
Routine day.
