Labor Day Picnic

I did a lousy job taking pictures. It was more fun to visit with all of you.

Good job picnic organizers!

Prince Hilarion

If you haven't had a chance to see Jim's show Princess Ida, there are two more performances this weekend. Friday and Saturday at 7pm at Holladay City Hall in Salt Lake. Trust me, this is not something you want to miss.

Temple Open House THIS FRIDAY!!

Okay, so I'm crazy excited for the Open House this Friday.  PLEASE let us know if you can/can't come.  We have reserved tickets for everyone, so if you can't make it we should give them to someone who didn't reserve theirs on time.

Parking and Open House details are here.

Let me know if you have questions or can't access the link.

Love you all!
Mary

Labor Day Picnic

There's going to be a 

Labor Day Picnic

with

Grandpa Dixon

in Orem's Westmore Elementry School's Park

(where we had it last time)

 1150 South Main Street, Orem, UT

Labor Day--September 3rd

at

11:00 am 

Mom and Dad will bring the chicken and the drink,

 all the paper plates, napkins and utensils etc.

  if everyone else will bring a salad and a dessert.

Please let us know if you'll be able to come so we know how many to plan for!

Can't wait! Can't wait! can't wait! 

Jim's Play Thingy

Hey Everyone,
  I'm doing a play type thingy this summer.  I'm going to be playing Prince Hilarion in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Princess Ida".  We will be performing this on August 17th and 18th, and the 24th and 25th.  That is a Friday - Saturday, Friday - Saturday.  It starts at 7PM every night, and will be performed at Holladay City Hall at 4580 S 2300 E in the Salt Lake valley.

  The best part is that admission is FREE!!!!!  But keep in mind that you get what you pay for.  It is a very low budget production, and is more of a concert really than a play.  But there are still some fantastic voices in this show, so everyone should come!

LET'S SEE THE TEMPLE

Mary and Mom were so excited about the temple open house that we got online the 1st day they 

let us order tickets and reserved enough tickets

for our family to go through the Brigham City Temple.

Friday August 24th 2012

3:30 pm

We realize that time may not work for everyone, but we are crossing our fingers that since it's a Friday maybe it could work, (hopefully).

Afterwards, if enough families would like to we could have a picnic at a park, or perhaps in the canyon above Brigham City.

If you could just let us know one way of the other if you can make or or not!

What a FANTASTIC opportunity for us.

Love you tons!

My First Helicopter Ride

 Come see me at my first helicopter ride. It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

A tiny addition

I think Mom chose the name this morning!  It's Luna. <3

WP5K

Great job runners!

Edit - sorry Robert - there you are :)

4th of July

Hear ye Hear ye

It's July 4th again! 

Hurray!

Just wanted to remind you all that we will be having a light breakfast here at the Dixon house.  Because Mom is doing the 5k (*giggle*snicker*), and didn't want to worry about cooking that morning, the breakfast will be set out on the island you can come and have some before the parade (which starts at 8:30) or after the parade, (which ends at 8:39).

Afterwards, anyone who wishes may go to the park and join the fun.

We look so much to see you there!

CAN'T WAIT. CAN'T WAIT, CAN'T WAIT!

P.S. This is also Lilli's birthday. We will be having her birthday dinner that day about 5 pm. She wants you to know that anyone who would like to come is invited, just let us know as soon as possible so we know how to plan!

Owen at the Zoo

We misplaced our camera for a little while.  Here are a couple of nice pics that were on it.

Owen at the Zoo

Emily's New Car

 

Boekweg Family Reunion

Dear Family,

Here is the information about the Boekweg family reunion. I've already given Uncle David the head count. Here is the rest of the information!

 

 A big thanks to everyone for helping with our move!  We appreciate all the movers, cleaners, babysitters, and prayers.  

We will be having a 'thank you' bbq (or just dinner, if the grill isn't hooked up by then)   

this Sunday, July 1st at 5:00 pm.  Bring nothing but yourselves and all the kiddos.  You can RSVP here on the blog, on facebook, or at dixon.mary@gmail.com

Love you all!

Wolfords

Moving - The Musical!

Introducing--

MOVING -- THE MUSICAL!

Cast:

 Becca and Tommy

 Opa & Mimi

 Emily

The Worlford Girls! (doublecast)

AAAAAAND...PRESENTING.....

Oma!

There were movers too, but I like to think of them more as the tech staff than the cast.

Ellie took most of these pictures.  Go Ellie!

West Point Bound

Today Mary and I signed our names thirty million times each and are well on our way to destroying the property values in Mom and Dad's neighborhood.

We're going to do some moving on our own on Friday, but we would appreciate some help on Saturday morning. We plan on loading up in Brigham at about 8:30 and will be in West Point around 10:30-11:00ish. We'd love to have you come up and help us in Brigham. If there are those that can just make WP, Mom says you can stage at the Dixon Fortress until we get there.

Thanks all :)

The West Point Wolfords

Lots-O-Cool Events

Lots of neat events this past weekend...many involving free food!

Emily graduated!  First in her class! That is, she was the first one called in the precession...but she also got high honors and several neat gizmos to wear.  She also directed the choir and had an orchestra solo at the graduation.  Congratulations, Emily!



Millie got baptized!  Sorry, no pic, but she was beautiful in her dress made by Missy!
Maybe someone could add a picture.

Grant was blessed!  What a cute baby (and Oma)!

We loved seeing everyone!

Oma and Opa

Grant's blessing

We will be blessing Grant on June 3, 2012 at 11:00. I have invitations but no addresses. If you would all be so kind and leave them here I would appreciate it. Sorry we are so slow getting it out.

Kamilla's Baptism

The beautiful Kamilla Thompson will be baptized
Saturday, June 2nd @ 11:00 a.m.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Stake Center address: (approximately) 1100 N. 250 W. Sunset

There will be a luncheon at the Thompson residence afterward.
If anyone would like to bring anything, all varieties of salads or desserts/cookies would be welcome. 

General Conference Highlights

Chinese

In honor of Lilli's adventure in China, I found a great resource to learn some Chinese. I thought it would be fun if we all learned some so we could communicate with Lilli when she gets home. The best way to learn these phrases is to read them out loud. Good luck!

"That's not right" = Sum Ting Wong

"Are you harboring a fugitive?" = Hu Yu Hai Ding

"See me ASAP" = Kum Hia

"Small Horse" = Tai Ni Po Ni

"Did you go to the beach?" = Wai Yu So Tan

"I think you need a face lift" = Chin Tu Fat

"It's very dark in here" = Wai So Dim

"This is a tow away zone" = No Pah King

"Our meeting is scheduled for next week" = Wai Yu Kum Nao

"Staying out of sight" = Lei Ying Lo

"He's cleaning his automobile" = Wa Shing Ka

" Your body odor is offensive" = Yu Stin Ki Pu

Come join us for 

Ellie's Baptism

Saturday May 5th

10:00 am (sorry so early!)

Lunch at the house, of course.

Hope you can join us!!

He is Risen.

Happy Easter Everyone.

Boekweg Family Reunion

Boekweg Family Reunion

Saturday, July 7, 2012

10:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.

Location: Church Building in Orem (hopefully, Gracie can reserve her building)

Activities:

10-noon: games and visiting

-board games (everyone bring your favorites)

-basketball in the church cultural hall

-group games organized by Uncle David and Aunt Sherri

noon-1:00: massive lunch (potluck)

-each family to bring a main dish and salad

-Uncle David and Aunt Sherri will provide dessert and drinks

1:00-2:00: family program

-each family share whatever they want: skits, music, poetry,

jokes, whatever

2:00-4:00: games and visiting

-board games (everyone bring your favorites)

-basketball in the church cultural hall

-group games organized by Uncle David and Aunt Sherri

Please reserve this date now on your calendars! If this date does not work for

your family, please call Uncle David at 801-592-3658. If more than one

family has a conflict, we will try to change the date.

Conference Time!

It Conference Time!

Our most favorite time of the year!

We would love to invite anyone to join us to watch Conference this Sunday.

We will have grill some hot dogs (with all the trimmings) between sessions!

If you like bring your favorite salad.

Can't wait!

Can't wait!

Can't wait!

Emily and Nick headed to Prom

Learner's Permit

Congratulations, Adam!

Lilli's Zhangjiajie Trip

I got a phone call this morning and it was Lilli!!! Someone in her group has an iphone and it works in China. She was able to call me. She is on her way to the Zhangjiajie National Forest. So I looked it up on the internet. (What did we do before we had www?) What a totally awesome place. The pictures were incredible. I am so excited to see the pictures that she takes. I just hope she doesn't fall off the mountain!

This is so weird...but so very, very cool

Steffanie Leigh, the star of Mary Poppins on Broadway (she plays Mary!!) made a video where she talks about some of the fan letters she's received.

Lo and behold:

See it?

Someone colored my coloring page and sent it to her!  YES BABY!!!

So my dreams are pretty much all fulfilled now.  I can die happy.

Cancer Free Party!

We are soooo happy to be cancer free that we are throwing a party.  In gratitude for all the prayers and fasting and help our family received, everyone is invited to help us celebrate the demise of Bobo the Ugly Dumb Tumor.  Bring yourselves, your families, your neighbors, your neighbor's dog and lots of Irish boys for Heather to kiss.  Dinner will be served.  Please RSVP in the comment section.

Date: Saturday, March 17th
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: The Thompson home
1882 N. 660 W. Clinton

As part of our party, we will be holding a contest.  Sharpen your wit and literary prowess and write a short eulogy for Bobo the Ugly Dumb Tumor (not to be confused with Bobo our oft forgotten brother in the attic who is alive and well.  I assume).  There will be prizes.  Good ones.  So use your creativity and help us give Bobo the Ugly Dumb Tumor the respect it deserves!!

Next week the Scotts are headed to DISNEYLAND!! YAY!! 

 But we need input: it's been almost 10 years since we were there last and we could use your info or tips. Tell us what rides not to miss, which obscure places to visit, how to maneuver around the park...stuff like that.

 Thanks!!

Sarah's Mission Report

We're not sure everyone got the message, but Sarah will be reporting her mission this Sunday, January 29 in our ward. Sacrament meeting starts at 9:00 AM. We will go over to the house afterwards for lunch. Hope to see you if you can come!

Oma and Opa

Katie's Surgery

Our beloved Katie goes in to have her tumor removed on Monday. She is expected to stay in the hospital up to a week.

Those who desire are invited to fast and pray on Sunday for a positive outcome.

We love you all!

Oma and Opa

Sarah's LAST Email---January 17th 2012

Only 8 more days!!!!!

Dear Family,

Okay, this is it....THE LAST E-MAIL!!! dun dun duuuuuunnn!!!

I can'twait to see you all again! I keep thinking about what I am going to
wear when you see me for the first time, and I realized how raggy all
of my clothes are! It's a good thing I didn't give all my clothes to
my sisters or anything......wait.

I have not as yet started packing, but the idea is tickling my mind. I
am not trunky, but it has been really hard with one trunky companion
and one who has a hourly countdown to when she can get rid of us. (not
bitter). In the middle of personal study she will look up at me and
say "You only have 264 hours left...how do you feel?" and "In two
weeks you'll have no purpose to your life...wow...sucks to be you."
etc.

I'm just kidding. we love each other...
.
I am super excited to see you all though! I wish you could come out
here and visit New England. Although, I don't know if you would want
it right now. Come in Spring or Fall. That is when it is at it's best.
I know you would all love it!

The work has been going great!!! Dorothy Anderson got baptized last
Saturday! It was awesome. The water was almost too low so she had to
be dunked twice. But she was a good sport about it. And Alice Lee is
getting baptized this Saturday!

Heavenly Father blesses me so much! I couldn't ask for a better way to end my mission.
I love the people out here, and we see a lot of miracles. This mission is and has been the
best thing for me! I have felt my love for my Savior grow and deepen
so much and I have gained a testimony of this church and the
principals in it. Thank you all so much for supporting me in this. I
will forever be grateful.

This is the last e-mail I will be sending out. Next p-day is
completely booked, sadly, and there is a lot to do. Sister Allen will
be training and she wants to make sure everything is put in order. But
know that I love you all, and I will see you in 10 days.

I love you!
Finishing strong--
Sister Dixon

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Sarah's January 9th email

Hello all!

Well, things are winding down here. Dorothy, our investigator, is
getting baptized this Saturday. I love her so stinkin much! She is
such a sweetheart. I am so glad that I'm going to get to see her
baptized. We gave up sweets to help her give up coffee and we've been
going strong for three weeks! I've been craving moosetracks ice cream
for ever, but it's all worth it. Our members have been trying to feed
us sweets anyway, but we have valiantly refused. Power of the spirit.

Oh yeah.

In other news, Today we visited one of Sister Allen's old investigators
who was in the area, who belongs to the mafia. It's very real out
here, but this is one of the only Mafia members I've met who LOOKS
like a mafia member. He even has the black Mercedes Benz. He was very
Italian and told us if we ever needed anything, just mention his name.
So now I have an "in" with the mafia! Pretty legit! I was speaking
like a twenties gangster the whole way home, it was awesome!

Sister Green, who is going home with me, has already started to pack.
Sister Allen has sworn to cut me if I start packing before the week of
transfers. So I won't.

Anyway, I have to get going! I don't have a lot of time today.
Love you all!
Sister Dixon

Sarah's January 5th email

Note: We were in Oregon when this email came through. So even though it's late, it means that we will be seeing TWO emails from Sarah this week. BONUS!!!

Happy 2012!

What a great new year! I think this one will be the best.
It has already started off good. Dorothy and her son, Jake are getting
baptized soon, and then Alice and her son, Matt are getting baptized
the week after! Heavenly Father has been blessing me by the
bucketload! It will be epic.

I celebrated the New Year by eating cheese and crackers, drinking
sparkling cider, and going to bed at 9:30. I lead an exciting life. I
tried to stay out until midnight (or 11:00 at least) but I fell asleep
while we were planning, so I thought it might not be the best plan.

Last week, we taught Dorothy the Word of Wisdom and in a effort to
help her quit coffee, we all agreed to give up sweets until April.
O__O I even signed a paper. It hasn't been so bad, the worst part has
been that we go over to members homes and they forget and have made
some decadent homemade goodie that we have to turn down. So It has
been quite the challenge. Although It makes it easier knowing I am
doing it for a cause. Dorothy hasn't been drinking coffee and she is
on track to getting baptized :)

Not much else has been happening. It was cool to hear that Elder Godoy
came to Christians homecoming. I guess I should start compiling my
homecoming talk, although I won't have a member of the seventy there,
so it doesn't have to be too fancy :)

I love you all! Thank you for your prayers, I need them!
Church is true!!!!!
Love,
Sister Dixon

Portland!

Missy is excited to start school and is all settled into her new apartment. Dad and I had a chance to do some sight seeing. It was rainy, foggy and cold most of the time, as you can see from the pictures. the Portland Temple is beautiful inside and out. Missy was taking the picture here...ask her for a pic that has her in it.


We did fun things like drive an historic highway that had moss and fern covered trees lining both sides. There were beautiful waterfalls and yummy fudge. We visited a lighthouse on the Pacific coast (very very cold and foggy) and went to the Tillamook Cheese factory. We saw them make cheese, bought some cheese for the fam, and had lots o fun.

The roads in Portland are very narrow and chaotic, and we had fun getting lost. Thank goodness for GPS!

For some reason the trip home took twice as long as the trip there. We ate at Chili's in Boise on the way home. Thanks for the gift card!

Oma and Opa