THIS JUST IN . . .

Even down to the black T-shirt!

D. A.

PUZZLE TIME

Any guesses as to what this is?

And the author, James Patterson.

Cover his nose and mouth and see if he reminds you of someone in our family!

FAMILY TIME AT THANKSGIVING

Here's a lovely group of people that enjoyed each other's company at Thanksgiving time.

Spencer, Danielle, Daren, Katie, Curtis and Sashy.

HAZEL TWIGG COMING TO LIFE!

A lot has been going on in Rolfe, Iowa recently. 

First there was a book signing by the author in the Rolfe library.

Then there was a Hometown vendor sale in the school gym. Here's Ruth with some prints from the book.

 I spy with my little eye . . .

 Aren't they beautiful!

IT'S OFFICIAL - ARIA IS ENGAGED

I think everyone is aware of Aria's engagement, but here's a bit of news that some of you may not know.

 This was the cruise ship they took. Aria loved the experience. The family, the ship, and especially the wonderful food.

 In Ensenada, Mexico, they decided to kayak out to an island about a mile away. They were warned about a strong rip tide and they did their best to paddle to where they were supposed to go. However, they had misjudged and they had quite a struggle to get to the island.

 Eventually they did, with a LOT of hard work. When they got on the beach, Nathan proposed and said there wouldn't be anyone more that he would like to go through the currents of life with than Aria, (or words to that affect). Nice metaphor.

 That is one unique engagement ring and an exquisite opal.

Save the date:

May 7, 2016, 3 P.M. Provo City Temple

The Temple phone lines opened up for wedding reservations December 1. 

It took Aria almost 400 tries to get through but they got their date! 

They also had secured the venue for the reception which is just  2 blocks from the Temple! 

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS IN MAPLETON

We had a wonderful gathering in Mapleton.

Thanksgiving 2015

Katie and Daren.

Look who flew in from Virginia and surprised us all!

 Sashy and Curtis.

Their first married Thanksgiving.

Granddad and Nana Padgett

 drove up from their home in Nephi,(1 of 3 homes).

 Dennis and Suzanne.

 Can you guess who?

 Sophie and JP.

Moms working hard in the background.

 Nathan and Davis - the young bros.

 Ken and Dennis - - the old bros.

Dishwasher extraordinaire.

Danielle and mom.

 Playing some fantastic game on the big screen with their iPhones.

A family re-united.

(Coco, on left, newest member)

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And on another note.

Aria, Nate and his brother drove to California and . . .

 with her boyfriend Nate Schwartz and his family,

went on a cruise to Mexico.

(check her out in the back left side)

Big event! "She said, Y E S!

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And on another note . . .

Ruth's book debuted.

Sophie presenting Hazel Twigg & The Hollyhock Hideaway. Not to be missed.

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And on another note . . .

Down in So Cal, the famous, traditional Turkey Bowl football game.

 Travis, Ryan and Carlos.

Lindsey doing her best against a fierce competitor.

Aimee makes a run for it. 

TD  

Nathan going for the catch.

Travis ready to receive.

Ryan waiting for the call.

Ryan and Lindsey

Travis and Nate.

Will she snag the belt?

Yes! But after the play gives it back to Aimee.

THERE WILL BE BLOOD!

(Thanks to the photographer)

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A 

WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!

This was one of the Dads. He ran into a "heel". Ouch. Emergency room and 3 stitches inside his mouth and 6 on the outside. He's a Marine so he was back at the Thanksgiving table in an hour!

ON THE SEA AGAIN . . .

Celebrating their 36th anniversary leaving from

San Francisco to Ensenada, Mexico then to Hawaii,
around the islands stopping at a few and then return. 

COCO

Guess who has a new doggie? She's a little older, calmer, housebroken and so very cute. Coco came to Sashy and Curtis via a friend of Suzanne. Coco needed a home and they needed a little dog to love.

Sashy writes, "The newest member of our family is 61 years 

old in dog years but that doesn't stop me from holding her 

like a baby every second I get."

 COCO