It's Christmas Time!

CHRISTMAS MORNING

AT THE DIXON'S!

 

Can you believe that Christmas is here already?

Plans for Christmas morning are,

Christmas morning at 9 am gift exchange.

Breakfast will be served both before and after.

 

Also

 

Missy is here! We picked her up this afternoon!

Life is so very good!

 

Dad and I just can't wait to see you all!

You guys are the light of our lives. We love you so very very much!

 

Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait!   

 

 

Just thought I'd share....

So, due to some requests I thought I would share my senior collection that I just finished designing. The senior collection is kinda a big deal because we have to take four of the looks (or more if we want) and make them and show them in the Portland Fashion Show.

Believe it or not, these have taken up a lot of my time this term and will take up most of my time until I graduate. I will most likely get sick of them. But, I thought I should share some of what I'm doing up here in tree-hugging Portland and show that I'm learning more than just sewing.

(by the way, the blank squares on the right is where I put my fabric swatches after I printed it all out)

Luvs to all!

Two-For-One Baby Blessing

Two babies are being blessed next Sunday in West Point.

When: December 1st - 1:00 PM
Where: 2865 W 800 N West Point, Utah
What: Baby Blessings for Geoffrey James Dixon and Alice Kay Wolford

Please come, please come

We'll do a light lunch afterwards at the Wolford home (564 N 2750 W)

If you would like, please bring a salad or a dessert.

Another Post About Parenthood and Kids

Oh how the Jim Dixon family has learned....

Can everyone please post their Christmas ideas? Thanks! I added a picture to encourage you. I am at least a month behind on my Christmas shopping and I can't take it. I might have to start guessing soon and that could be scary!

Halloween Pics

Still getting the hang of my camera..... anyway.... It was a great Halloween with some pretty impressive costumes. I love our family :)

HALLOWEEN

 

It's Halloween Time!

This year we're having a Pizza Halloween!

Come dressed and ready to eat at about 5:00 pm

Then out to trick or treat!

We will be having 2 different movies going for those who want to stay and hand out candy (the not so good stuff), and those who stay and snack on the good stuff that Mom has stashed away for those who are toooo old to trick or treat this year!  (Sneaky)

Mom and Dad will provide the Pizza

If anyone else would like to bring something to go along with the pizza that would be wonderful!

Parenting 101

We'll be lucky if Jim and Geoffrey make it to age 3.

I am sure you can relate. 

Christmas Names

Dear Family,

As you all know we drew names a while ago, but with the passing of grandpa this a been placed on the back burner for  a while. There have been a few adjustments so just double check your family to see if they affected you.

Dad---Heather

Mom---Brevan

Emily---Faunice

Adam---Mimi

Heather---Christopher

Missy---Steven

Sarah---Mary

Lilli---Becca

Katie---Adam

Robert---Anna W.

Christopher---Geoffrey

Mary Kate---Scott

Millie---Baby Wolford

Josh---Ellie

Anna T.---Lilli

Sarah T.---Opa

Mary---Missy

Scott---Izzy

Steven---Sarah D.

Anna W.---Josh

Becca---Mary Kate

Ellie---Oma

Tommy---Xander

Mimi---Millie

Baby Girl Wolford---Grant

Tom---Peter

Kristy---Katie

Xander---Emily

Brevan---Erin

Izzie---Robert

Grant---Jim

Peter---Anna T.

Faunice---Sarah T. 

Owen---Tom

Jim---Kristy

Erin---Owen

Geoffrey---Tommy

 

 

Introducing...

Geoffrey James Dixon!  The newest member of the Dixon clan!  He arrived October 3rd, at 11:46 am, weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz.  He measured 20.5 inches.

As for the bets a while back, we went through and marked who the closest guesses were in each category.  Kristy wins having the closest in two categories (gender and time of birth).  Congrats Kristy, you win eternal satisfaction. (honorable mention to Mary, who guessed his height exactly! You win satisfaction, but it will end eventually.)

We will be posting more pictures of the little dude and his many adventures on our own blog, if you guys want to check that out there.  Its private, so if you can't access it, let us know and we will send you an invite.

CONFERENCE TIME.....HURRAY!

Best Time of the Year!

CONFERENCE TIME!

 

This year we will be having a potato bar between sessions of Conference on Sunday.

Mom and Dad will provide potatoes, and drink.

If any of you would like to bring something that  would taste good with your potato that would be wonderful!

We are all hoping that Jim and Erin have already had their visit to the hospital...but if not, and Erin feels like coming, we can give her a great send off for Sunday night! GO ERIN!!!

Let us know what you want to bring! 

Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait!   

It's a Baby Shower!

Erin is having a BABY!!!!

Hooray and lets CELEBRATE!

It's a boy!

Saturday September 21st

11:00 am

Grace Rex's house

631 E 445 S

Orem, Ut

801-226-6821

Hi all,

Lots 'o' last-minute stuff for the funeral...

1.  We will be at the viewing Sunday night so will not be home.

2.  Grand/great grandchildren have been asked to sing "Each Life That touches Ours for Good" p. 293.  The plan is to have Jim and Debi play a viola duet then sing the first verso of this hymn.  Since it is not a familiar hymn to children, please practice with them.  Here is an email from Aunt Debi, who is coordinating this:

Grandpa Dixon thought "Each Life That Touches Ours for Good" (293) had "good words for a funeral."  The author of the text, Karen Lynn Davidson, reminds us, "Most of the richest blessings of life come to us through other people."  We are all certainly feeling that as we remember Grandpa Dixon!

Grandchildren, their spouses, and even great-grandchildren are invited to sing the first verse of "Each Life That Touches Ours for Good" as part of the closing hymn at his funeral.

This is what it will happen:

When it's time, we will gather at the front of the chapel.  Jim and Debi will play a viola duet introduction.  Then you and yours will sing the first verse, adding piano accompaniment (Heather, would you be willing/able to play?).  Though It is only three lines long (and I know you're so smart you can have it memorized before I finish this email), you'll probably want to bring a hymn book with you for the other three verses.  For the second-fourth verses, let's add the congregation and organ (assuming it is in tune with the piano; Katie, would you be willing/able to play?).  To simplify, we will go straight through (no interludes).  Deanna, you won't need to lead the viola introduction.  It is your call on the first verse.  For the remaining verses, it would be great if you lead the congregation.  After, we'll all return quietly to our seats.

Glenn has proposed we practice at the beginning of the Monday viewing (10 a.m.).  If this is impossible for you, still join us, just practice at home.  Here is an lds.org link for all to enjoy:  https://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/each-life-that-touches-ours-for-good?lang=eng

We appreciate you all!

Love, Oma and Opa

Grandpa's Funeral

As all of you have heard, Grandpa Dixon passed away yesterday.

 It was peaceful and he was surrounded by people who love him.

His funeral will be held Mon Sept 9, 11:00 AM 

Viewing will be Sun night 6-8 PM at Berg Mortuary 3rd east and center street in Provo,

 then Monday 10-10:45 at the church.  

The chapel address is:
 2876 W 1390 N
in Provo.

There will be a luncheon held at the church house after the funeral.

Please RSVP at

THE DIXON SPOT

and leave a comment so we can get a count for their Relief Society.

Family, you just don't know how much Dad and I appreciate all your support and love at this time. And how much grandpa appreciated your visits.  He would often say to me after everyone left, " Am I related to all these little people? And they belong to us?  Gosh Ol' Hemlock!!  I would lay in bed at night with Dad and we would just giggle about that! We feel we have the most wonderful family in the world! We love you so very very much!

Labor Day Picnic!!!

Labor Day Picnic

Where: At the Glenn Dixon House

When: Monday September 2, 2013

Time: 11:00 am

Mom and Dad will provide the hot dogs and hamburgers, with all the fixings, drinks, plates, etc.

If you'd like to sign up for salad, chips, or anything you think should be enjoyed at a Dixon picnic!

Mom is going to come up with some games for the kids!

Can't wait, Can't wait, Can't wait!!!!

Let me know what you want to bring so we can be coordinated. 

Katie has already asked to bring a green salad.

WE'RE GREAT BUT NO ONE KNOWS IT..........YET!

 

 

 

 

Fourth of July!

Better late than never!  Here are a few of the goodies:

 Sarah's a babe!

So is Mimi!

Oh the scramble!

 PHOTOBOMB

& Breakfast :)

It was an awesome 4th!