Going, Going & Gone

South Jordan Elementary School is officially gone. Knocked down, scooped up and hauled off. The spot awaits a new building, park or business. Who knows what it will be.

The city father's decided it was time for the demise of something old. We await the possibility of new and great things.

The same goes for this year, 2010. You brought us happiness by letting us experience or giving us:

Baptisms: Hunter
Moving & New homes: Jory & Sarah, Alicia and Dave & Breann & Jed
Sites Visited: Timpanogos Cave, Goblin Valley, Mystic River Seaport, Savannah, Hoover Dam's new bridge & points in between.
Firsts: Caught sharks/rays, Blue ribbons @Fair, Christmas tree hunting, Temple Volunteering, YW &/or Scout Leader, & more.
States Visited: Collectively we went to: New Jersey, Nevada, Conneticut, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, California, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Minnesota, Utah, Texas, Wyoming & Washington and returned safely. Did I miss any?
New Jobs: Jed
Just glad to have work: Allan & Aaron
Finally Started School: Kade
Finally Potty Trained: Jacob
Played Sports: Hunter, Brayle, Noah, Kade & Jory
Hosted Guests: 50 more or less

After 365 days of 24/7 living, mostly good, some mediocre and a few bad hours thrown in for making us eat humble pie, we are ready to trade it in for a nice clean piece of 2011. Yes, new year, give us your best shot.

Proof is in the Picture

After twisting Allan's arm weekly for six straight Sunday practices of two hours each, we finally had our performance at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Suits were required. He took the news like a white collared worker, wearing it all day and blended in nicely. You could mistake him for a real Tab Choir singer sitting in the seats looking smug and smart.

The stage was bigger than I imagined. Each seat had a vent beneath it on the floor, blowing fresh air. The organ pipes looked larger than life, and they were. The famous organ sits on a large round turn-table that rotates to whatever position needed. Facing the audience one had to sit still, not wiggle,fall alseep or goof off. Learning the many nuances of conductors and to follow them instead of the music, was a challenge.

Back stage we viewed the official office of the Tabernacle Choir, walked the halls and tried to imagine rubbing shoulders with them. It was a once in a lifetime experience, since Allan said, "Once is enough for him." Well the proof is in the picture.