Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Grandparents


I have been thinking a lot about my grandparents lately. I got the opportunity to spend some time with them in St George and it just reminded me what great people they are! Grandma Tweet taught me how to shop and love the outdoors. Grandpa Rob helped to teach us how to work and have a love for sweets!
Tweet is always one for expanded our knowledge and getting us some cultural opportunities. She asked me to come to Tuacahn and see Les Miserables with her, Emmeline and Madeline. I missed the beginning due to an unfortunate stomach problem caused by a protein smoothie, but the rest was fantastic! I always leave that theatre amazed by the productions. There were live goats, dogs, a pig, horses with carriages and a buggy, cannons, fireworks, smoke, the whole nine yards! It's incredible what they do out there! The wildlife is also incredible with a tarantula as large as my hand that had to be disposed of by the management and Madi said she saw a scorpion the night before. Welcome to the desert!
I think my favorite moment was playing games (Mexican Train for those who are familiar) with everyone and Grandpa got a little crazy. He pushed all of the dominos on the floor as Grandma was threatening him not to! It was hilarious, he was laughing and had a devilish grin the entire time! These two are so funny and they really have their priorities in line. They have served multiple missions and make their family and the temple be at the top of the list. I can't think of any special occasion in my life that they have not been a part of, even if it means driving for 8 hours! They keep us in line with their e-mails and remind us who we're working for. So to the "old duffers"...I love you, I have no idea what we would do without you! Thanks for being so wonderful.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Niki,
It was all revealed the other night when we were playing games...we know when your Dad gets his cheating from. HIS MOTHER !
Do you remember my cousin "UNCLE JAY?" He used to come to Idaho with his wife, Mary. (We look more like brothers than cousins) I talked to him the other day and he asked me how the little beautiful girl with blonde hair who could sing like a meadowlark and dance like Fred Astiare was. I was happy to report that she was still beautiful, married to a wonderful man and a mother.
Love, The Old Duffer