I put in my two week notice at my job, due to all the tragedy. I am now back at Bear River Mental Health participating in programs and going on adventures. I am now seeking a part time job that does not take up all my precious time. I am now on new medication, and things are going well. I live in a white house in Logan next to the Bridgerland park were a play video games and reside. I am declaring bankrupcy. Thanks, Trevin D.
DADickey: I talked with Trevin this morning as I met him in Logan while he was riding his bike. He is doing well and upbeat. He was on his way to a field trip with his friends. He pulled out his calendar and it was full of events for the whole month. It was good talking to you this morning Trevin and I wish you the best.
Karen: Trev, I'm so glad you gave us an update. I've been wondering what you've been up to. I'm sorry that there's been some tragedy in your life, but I'm glad to hear things are starting to get better. Love you lots.
Sun, Aug 22, 2010 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Eli'isms (while camping)
--Grandpa, Grandpa, get that fire going right now...Now Grandpa!
--Hey, get a stick on this marshmallow!
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Re:Mason
What's all that fuzzy stuff on his head? And can Squiggles borrow some?
He looks like a delicious baby - can't wait to meet him!
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 Submitted by Lance and Dani
Baby Mason's Debut!
Hey all, Male 6 lbs. 5 oz. 19 inches Born at 2:05 am Aug 11, 2010
*As an interesting side note, I entered the MTC Aug 11, 2004. It seems like this date is a good one for major life changes.
Darin: Yeah and congratulations! What a happy day!
Cami: He's so beautiful. Congratulations! Everyone here is so excited for you.
Jill:What an amazing and adorable little boy! We are so happy for you guys. Can't wait to see him in person. Love to all.
Kim:Hooray! He is absolutely gorgeous! You are both beaming and we are so happy for you!
Karen: I love him. Congratulations kids!
Laura: I love him, too. I cried real tears when I saw his picture, which is awkward because I'm at work...
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 Submitted by Lance
Adoption Update
Hey everybody, Brittany did not get induced today as was planned. Her doctors said that her due date is not until next week (there has been some confusion on the matter) and so they stripped her membrane to see if that helps things along. If she doesn't go into labor by next week they will induce her then.
Laura: Thanks for the update - I'll quit checking the Dickeyfam obsessively (no, probably I won't...). That must be a big disappointment, but it will come soon enough and then you'll forget about all the waiting in 3 seconds or less... in the meantime, I seriously recommend going on a bikeride. Or taking a 20-minute shower. Or checking your e-mail with BOTH HANDS.
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 Submitted by Dad
Mom's Surgery
Mom is out of surgery. It went very well. She's recovering right now and we'll be open to phone calls by 1:30 pm. Thanks for all your support and prayers!
Thu, Aug 5, 2010 Submitted by Lynette
Bring on the Beano!
So I found a new food storage item that I am really impressed with. It is the dried refried beans that you can purchase from the Bishop's warehouse (or storehouse). They are great! You just heat some water and add them in and wait five minutes, and walah! You can even eat them dry right out of the can. If you mix them with some cheese and salsa, you have a dip for your wheat chips! We ate some for dinner tonight and they taste much better than the stuff you buy at the store in a can! I just thought I'd pass that on!
Mike I've had them before. They are quite tasty.
Wed, Aug 4, 2010 Submitted by Lance and Dani
Baby Mason Update
Brittany is dilated to a 1 and 70% effaced. If she doesn't go into labor on her own, they will induce her on Tuesday. We are getting really excited!!
Tue, Aug 3, 2010 Submitted by Megan
Well Actually....
we were pretending to be from pirates of the caribeann. move over star wars
Wed, Jul 28, 2010 Submitted by Mom
Wherever you are....
Happy birthday Trevin! We hope you have a great day and celebrate with gusto (whoever he is!) We love you.
Laura: Happy birthday, Trev - we love you and are so glad you're part of our family!
Mon, Jul 26, 2010 Submitted by Lynette
Summer Vacation--missed birthday!
As many of you may have noticed, dickeyfam took a little vacation this past week-end. During that time, Danielle had a birthday (on July 23rd)! Everyone knows that you cannot possibly have a proper happy birthday if it is not acknowledged on dickeyfam! So, Happy Late Birthday Dani! We love you.
Also, thanks to Michael for overseeing dickeyfam. We all really appreciate it.
Wed, Jul 21, 2010 Submitted by Lynette
More Happiness in the Land
Happy birthday Kimberly! May you find many treasures this fine day like kisses from your sweet boys.
Cami: Happy birthday Kim! We struck gold when you joined our family.
Karen: Happy Birthday Kim! Hope it's grand!
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 Submitted by Jill
Thank you
Thanks Dave and Lynette for taking such good care of the girls and for showing them such a good time. They will never want to come home now!
Mon, Jul 19, 2010 Submitted by Kim
Those darling girls
Thank you so much for the pictures of MK and Meg! I'm so glad they are having a great time and are in good hands! Keep up the concrete demolition! And, please, feel free to post more pics!
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Today's the day
to wish Matthew a happy birthday! Have a great day, Matthew! I'll bet it's a little quieter at your house this birthday. We love you!
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Re: Yellowstone
I've decided to forgive you for not inviting me to Yellowstone, but only because I live 3000 miles away. I'm glad you survived the rocky adventure - looks like fun! Did you really just happen to run into Michael up there? (I assume that's who it is in the pics, but it's hard to say because I've never seen him with facial hair in my life.)
Wed, Jun 30, 2010 Submitted by Grandma Lyentte
Birthday Girl
Mary Kate, we think you're great. We celebrate this special date. You're so nice to be around and we hope today the love (and gifts) abound! ~Ü~
Sat, Jun 26, 2010 Submitted by DADickey
Lances New Article
A couple of pictures in the Herald Jounal featured Lance Dickey. They can be found at:
The day has come, It's finally here. He found the card And it's very clear That we love him tons and are glad he's here. Happy birthday Lance. Have a cheer!
Mike Happy birthday Lance!!!
Tue, Jun 22, 2010 Submitted by Mom
More clues...
The house in Millville calls to Lance "Please stop by when you have a chance." You should look everywhere But take extra care To notice the beautiful plants
P.S. from Dad: Don't let the cat in!
Mon, Jun 21, 2010 Submitted by Mom
Birthday--not yet, but coming.
So we are in Boston and Birthday Boy is not. A little extra work to find his card might be in order. Here's your first clue: It is in Millville.
Response from Lance: Crap! I already searched all of Millville. How could I have missed it. Guess I'll do it again tomorrow :(
Sun, Jun 20, 2010 Submitted by Lynette/Mom
To all the dads in my life and in the lives of my children and grandchildren:
Happy Father's Day. You are great dads and very much appreciated.
Sun, Jun 20, 2010 Submitted by Karen
Dad, dad, dad.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I think we've been blessed with the best dad that ever lived. Thanks, D.A.D., for being the loving, creative, adventurous, hilarious, and free-spirited man that we all love and feel proud to call father. Love you!
Laura: He's so rad, rad, rad... I'm in complete agreement, Karen. We hit the jackpot!
Sun, Jun 13, 2010 Submitted by Laura
And what about the big parade and all the fancy dancing, yo ho
The Millville town party has upped its game! It looks like a grand time, and I really loved your parade entry, Dad.
Sun, Jun 13, 2010 Submitted by Lynette
Jill's Birthday
If you see Jill today, wish her a Happy Birthday and tell her that we all love her and hope she has a happy day!
Mon, May 31, 2010 Submitted by Mom
We wish you the merriest, happiest...
Birthday ~Ü! To Cami! We love and appreciate you and hope your day is delightful.
Happy Birthday Cami! from Karen
Wed, May 26, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Misc.
Re: Memorial: That's a beautiful monument - looks like your hard check-writing work paid off, Dad! I like to brag about how you were a pilot in the Air Force.
Re: Grandma's house: Wow - you guys did a phenominal job with the planning, painting, cabineting, carpeting, and reconstructing. I'm ready to move in (if you'll take an IOU of $150,000...).
Re: Radishes: Them looks good. Bring me some, and I'll give you a baby in return. Her name's Ivy.
Re: Global warming rebellion: Enjoy the cool temperatures. We're roasting here.
Wed, May 26, 2010 Submitted by Mom
FYI
Heidi and Jeremiah had a baby girl Monday.
Mon, May 24, 2010 Submitted by DADickey
News worthy
If you hurry you can view the article in the Herald Journal about the Cemetery Memorial Dedication. It is found at:
Copy and Paste the above link into the address window. Those of you who speak the language may change the link to a hot one.
You will probable be able to recognize several people in the pictures. This article was on the front page of the paper this morning.
Cami: I, for one, am proud to be an American, Millvillite, Dickey daughter, cemetery picnicker, etc.
Darin: I took one look at the picture of my father on the podium and said to myself: how lucky am I to have a father who is counted as one of the elder statesmen of Millville? Way to go Dad!
Dad: Actually, if you look closely at the picture, I am one of the younger elderly statesmen. It was an honor to sit with them however, seeing as I did not have much to do with the memorial, except to write out the checks.
Mon, May 10, 2010 Submitted by Q92 and Cami
If you see Tim today...
Tell him he's great. It's Tim's birthday today here on Dickeyfam92.
Lynette: Happy Birthday, Tim! I had no idea. I remember Laura told me before, but I spaced it right off! Have a great day.
Karen: Happy Birthday Tim. You are great! You're so lucky it's your day on Q92. I used to dream that would happen to me some day.
Sun, May 2, 2010 Submitted by Grandma-ma
Birthday Happy!
Eli-jah--we love ya! We hope you have a very happy day. Thanks for brightening our lives with your curls and smiles Ü!
Laura: Happy Birthday Eli! Love, Aunt Tami
Sun, Apr 25, 2010 Submitted by Lynette/Grandma
A Very Special Day!
Today is a double-whammy day. Forty one years ago, we toddled off to to temple and got married. Then just one short year ago, little Ivy Sophia joined our family! Happy birthday Ivy! Congratulations us.
Laura: Happy 41st, you lovebirds. Here's to 41 more!
Thu, Apr 22, 2010 Submitted by Cami
Baby...
Who made that happy baby crazy?!?!? It tweren't me. Also, I think she's A Doorbell.
Laura: It twas me. I'm not sure if she's happy. On the other hand...
P.S. Mom, she smiled at me this morning! It turns our her real smile is even cuter than the gas smile.
Mom: Okay--I'll be right out. I just knew it would be cute! Tell her I knew it!
Sat, Apr 17, 2010 Submitted by Mom
Angels, fairies, and walking Ivy!
Boston is a place of many happenings!
Sat, Apr 17, 2010 Submitted by
Bryn meets Amelia:
Calvin reveals his true feelings:
Thu, Apr 15, 2010 Submitted by Trevin
Death of one billion Skin cells
I had some surgery done and am expected to make a full recovery. It was a little painful. I have a whole lot of stiches in me. Thanks, Trevin D.
Karen: Trevin, I was relieved to hear that everything went well. I hope you continue to get stronger and stronger. We love you.
Laura: Trevin, I wish I could have been there for your surgery. I'm sure it's scary to have skin cancer and undergo surgery, but I'm glad you're expected to make a full recovery. Love you tons!
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 Submitted by Lynette/Grandma
Two more birthday boys!
Happy birthday to David A. and Calvin Blay! (That rhymed). We hope you have a fun-filled day and that all of your wishes come true.
Fri, Apr 9, 2010 Submitted by Grandpa and Grandma
Happy Birthday J & J
Hey boys! Happy, happy birthday to the two most inquisitive and adorable twins we know! We love you!
Mon, Mar 22, 2010 Submitted by Lance
New Pictures of Squiggles
Hey all, I posted some new pictures of Amelia on my photo blog. Enjoy!
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 Submitted by Kim
Baby Hanley
Laura and Tim, you have a beautiful baby! Please keep posting pictures as often as you please! We are loving them! We love you guys, too! So glad you are all doing well!
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 Submitted by Mom
Re: Sleeping (photo)
Did you put lipstick on her? Ü
Cami: That's a wicked cute baby.
Laura: Mom, she has naturally ruby red lips. They match her ruby red skin (the lamps are working on her...).
Cami, I'm updating pictures every day per your special request. I'm glad you like my baby. Because word on the street is that you'll be seeing a great deal of her.
Sun, Mar 7, 2010 Submitted by DADickey
She is here
Laura had a baby girl at 2:22pm today. She weighed 5 pounds, 0.4 ounces and is 18 inches long. She cried a lot when she got here. Happiness tears. Pics to follow.
Sat, Mar 6, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Ought oh... (imagine in the voice of Ivy)
Apparently my water has broken and I'm having a baby in Utah. Details to come.
Fri, Mar 5, 2010 Submitted by Darin
Website for my new company
http://www.hirtlecallaghan.com
Mike: Congrats on the new job. What will you be doing there?
Mom: So, if I can come up with 100 million dollars, will you help me invest it?Ü
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 Submitted by DADickey
Funeral Details
The recorded funeral and a tribute movie are uploaded to the File Upload and Download page. Be sure to change the extension to the appropriate type either before or after the download. One of the sound files is in mp3 format and the other is in wma format. The movie is in wmv format.
Sun, Feb 28, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Grandma Dickey's Funeral Details
Viewing: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 2nd at Allen-Hall Mortuary at 34 East Center Street in Logan.
Viewing Part II: 10:30 am - 11:30 am at the Providence South Stake Center in Millville located at 360 East 450 North
Funeral: Wednesday (March 3) 12:00 pm at the Providence Stake Center.
Sat, Feb 27, 2010 Submitted by Lynette
Tentative funeral date
Hi Kids, We're thinking the funeral for Grandma Dickey will be Wednesday. Dave and I are planning on leaving Denver within an hour and hoping we beat the storm into Utah. We'll post more later.
Mike: Wednesday works well for us.... not that we matter.
Thu, Feb 25, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Re: Jami's baby
He's gorgeous. Now, will somebody go mess up Jami's hair?
Mon, Feb 22, 2010 Submitted by Lance and Dani
We're set for takeoff!
Dani and I finally are official candidates for adoption. Our profile has been approved and is available to view at https://www.itsaboutlove.org/ial/profiles/23526793/ourMessage.jsf . If any of you become aware of a situation where an expecting mother is considering placing her baby for adoption, please don't hesitate to refer her to our profile. Thanks.
Laura: I really like the ones I have, but if I needed new parents, I would totally pick you. Even though you're much younger and poorer than me.
Mon, Feb 22, 2010 Submitted by Lance
Amazon Prime
Dear Family members, I recently got trapped by amazon.com's offer to enjoy a free month of amazon prime membership. Well, as things will happen, the free month came to an end and I spaced canceling it. Oh well, lesson learned. Anyway, as a positive, I can share the prime membership with up to four members of my immediate family. So, if any of you want to have free two-day shipping on your amazon orders for the next year, email me and we will get it set up.
Mike: Lance, if you haven't made any purchases with it, you can cancel it. If you still want it, I can give you one of my memberships. I don't think I've used any of them. If you've already made purchases with it, then enjoy it, you have it for a year.
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Re: A better view of the outfit
Thanks for posting, Dad. I enjoyed the laugh. Karen, I really like how you casually had your gloves hanging from your vest. It's so vogue. What year do you think this was? Lance looks a little different than he does now...
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Misc.
Re: Cross-country skiing in fresh powder - See, the best things in life are (almost) free.
Re: Perspective - Words can't possibly convey how much I adore Karen's skiing outfit.
Re: Elk / moose - Ummm... are you aware that moose are generally considered dangerous mammals? Just sayin...
Mom: The snow was lovely Saturday. It was lumpy and sticky today and the road was so slick that we did a 180 in the 4Runner trying to get to Green Canyon. We finally gave up the adventure as a lost cause! We were safe from the moose because the river was between us and everyone knows moose don't cross little rivers!
Karen: Oh. my. gosh. I didn't even recognize myself.
Sun, Feb 14, 2010 Submitted by Mom
It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood...
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! We love you allÜ. Also, happy birthday to our own Darin Dickey! We hope you put on your sweater and slippers and enjoy the added wisdom another year has brought. We all love you!♫ ♪
Karen: Happy Birthday Darin! We love, love, love you and your nylon head gear.
Cami: Happy Birthday to you Darin, I hope you got my special delivery birthday present. I sent it a couple of times; it's a bunch of snow.
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 Submitted by Laura
???
Where did the links go for the food nanny premiere?
Mike I wasn't happy with the encoding, so I'm re-encoding them to hopefully improve the quality.
DADickey Everytime I sit down and turn on the TV there are Mike and Jill and Jonathan and Jeffrey and Mary Kate. I sat down to lunch today and turned on the TV and there they were. Lynette and I sat down for dinner tonight and turned on the TV and there they were again. If that food nanny calls my boys double-trouble one more time I'm going to punch her right in the face through my TV. But at least I now eat with my mouth closed and not with my fingers. And I always ask for a napkin to blow my nose. And I want my new plates back to eat with.
Mon, Feb 8, 2010 Submitted by Lynette
Home Evening Lesson--Family History. History of my great-grandmother, daughter of a slave-owner
Elizabeth Annie Almira Land (Written by John Quincy Blaylock, my grandmother's brother, and Annie B.)
Born Nov. 18, 1847 (Laura, did you notice that date?) in Moore's Bridge, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama, a beautiful black-haired girl, the daughter of Enos Carrol Land and Almira Keith.
She was the ninth child of a family of five boys and six girls. They were: Mary Louise, William Jeremiah, John Franklin, Emily Frances, James Thomas, Joseph, Sarah Lucinda, Annie Almira Elizabeth, Benjamin Carroll, Martha Jane, and Rhoda Isabella.
All were born in Moore's Bridge, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama.
Enos Carroll Land was a plantation owner and slave holder in Alabama. After the Civil War, without his slaves, financial losses came and he was compelled to move to Lodi, Mississippi, where, without his slaves, his children, his boys and his girls, were forced to do the workto raise the corn, the sweet potatoes, yams, cotton, goobers (peanuts), etc.
I have a vivid memory of going to the woods with my Uncles Ben, Joe, John, Bill, and Jim to round up the hogs and heat the rocks and scald the hogs in barrels or vats. After this they were butchered and salted, and hung in the smoke house, where the hams, shoulders, and sides were hung over the smoke from corn cobs and oak chips until the meat was thoroughly cured. The back bones and other waste parts were made into sausage.
I enjoyed going into the Milk House with mother, too. There was a cool spring in the Milk House, which kept the house cool. How cold and sweet the milk which was poured into rows of pans and crocks and set in the shelves to cool. Even after the milk soured, we loved the clabber after seasoning it up. The milk made the most delicious lumps of butter and yummy buttermilk. Yes, the milk house was a favorite resort for us boys and girls, even the men and others, especially during the hot summer days.
(There is more to this history. If you would like the rest of it, I would be happy to email it to you.)
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 Submitted by Mike
Famous
So, for those who don't follow Jill's blog, if you want some good prime-time entertainment, our family is going to be on a tv show tonight on BYUTV. Click here to go go Jill's blog to read more about it.
Laura: I was able to watch it! You guys were fantastic. I think I will require a DVD autographed by all the Dickey Family mealtime stars. Bravo!
DADickey: Speaking of famous, I might add that if you go to wikipedia and type in "voice male", a site will come up with none other than Darin Dickey's name.
Sat, Jan 30, 2010 Submitted by Trevin D
1/30/2010
I am still working in the medical profession. I plan to work until the year 2050 then I'll retire. I spent the winter at the gymnasium working on my fitness. I am living in a third floor penthouse suite at mountain place with the best view of the Logan Temple, right in the middle of the city. I made a movie about my work experience and the official press release will be in 2020. Thanks, Trevin D.
Laura: Sounds like you're having fun, staying fit, and have a good life plan! I can't wait to see the press release in ten years. It was so fun to see you at Christmas! Love you, Laura
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 Submitted by Mom
Cheery breakfast news...
Dad got laid off this morning.
Bleak Breakfast News: I (the dad) may have to find another job and go back to work.
Mom: We have cancelled the cable and the cat is up for sale!
Laura's bid: I will buy Purrface for 5 US dollars. You might be able to get more on eBay.
Cami's bid: And 2 bits. AND 2 BITS!!!
Dad:Sold to Cami for $5.00 dollars and 4 bits. You have to come and get the cat. Bring your kids. Bring Peter too if he wants.
Mom: I tried to post a comment and it didn't like me. I do like both the bridge and Old Main pics. Great!
Sun, Jan 24, 2010 Submitted by Laura
??
What happened to the name list? How am I supposed to choose now?
Mom: Sorry! I wasn't sure anyone cared! Here they are again.
Lance: Just to clarify, #6 is taken so just set it down and back away slowly.
Girls: 1. Brooklyn 2. Olivia 3. Sadie 4. Samantha 5. Avery 6. Chloe 7. Sarah 8. Ella 9. Emma 10. Eva
Laura's additions: Amelia, Charlotte, Clara, Elizabeth, Emily. Cast your votes!
Mike Chloe Jill Emma Mary Kate Emma Erin (Am I allowed to vote?) Samantha or Charlotte
Mom: Amelia Jean (Oh, was that on the list?!)
Jill: Ameila is taken, so just put it down and back away slowly. (Unless you don't mind that she will have a cousin with the same name). No, that is NOT an announcement.
Lynette: I'm personally having a great time laughing at all of these gun-slinging name savers! Have you thought of Avalon? Just thought I'd check!
Laura: Jill, I have been planning on Amelia since I was a youngin'. We'll have to arm-wrestle for it (don't worry, even MK can beat me).
Cami: I don't know why we are even discussing this. Wee Penny already has a name. [Say that last sentence out loud with a Scottish accent, it's terrific fun].
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Re: Newest member of the family
I'm so happy to have a new...um.. sister? She's beautiful, and I know how long you've hoped to inherit this particular heirloom. In fact, I've never heard you wish for any other "thing" in the world, and you've been talking about that piano for as long as I remember. I would like to go on record now... I want that little statue of a little boy and girl sitting on a bench holding a newspaper over their heads. And the house. But not the cat.
Mom: You are very wise to speak now. I will bring you the statue. You do not have to wait until I die. I also anticipate that the cat will go long before I do. As for the house, you will have to discuss that with your siblings!
Cami: I call everything times infinity. And I'll take the cat, too. Also, Lance, I'm so glad the HJ did a spread on the new rotary. I wish the Boston Globe would do a similar spread.
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 Submitted by Mike, Jill, Mary Kate, and the other two
Happy Birthday Mother Dearest
Happy Birthday mother. I wrote you a little poem, but decided words couldn't do it justice... So, Happy birthday. We love you.
Laura: There lives a young gal in Millville Who daily climbs up a steep hill If you go, you'll dismay And cry out the next day For your hamstrings and buttocks will kill
To our awesome, kick-bum mother who could leave any of us behind on a trek up any mountain... happy birthday! We think you're really cool.
Karen: Happy Birthday my dear mother. You kick butt!
Laura: Karen, shame on you for saying butt. It's 'bottom' or (in extreme cases) 'bum.'
Mom: Can we all say ring, beautiful, totally shocked, and thank you! I also greatly enjoyed the poetry and compliments,singing, phone calls, and words of love!
Tue, Jan 12, 2010 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Happy Birthday! You have the same name as my favorite writer in the Book of Mormon. I hope you have a happier birthday than he probably did! We all love you and your shy smile and cute personality!
Laura: Happy birthday Jacob! I love you!
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 Submitted by Cami
Eyes of Blue and Locks of Gold
Eyes of Blue and Locks of Gold Just one look and we were sold Our hearts were gone to the babe so fair Now she still makes people stare
Her wit makes us laugh like a purple giraffe Her brains are so smart And she's real good at art.
And so on this day Though my skies may be grey My thoughts will be bright 'Cause Meg's a delight!
Happy Birthday Megan! p.s. Lance- extra points if you auto-tune this!
Grandma Lynette: Great poetry, Cami! Happy Birthday Megan. We loved having you here at Christmas time. You are a wonderful family blessing!
Laura's poem, that I thought of last night when I couldn't sleep:
Ode to Miss Meggsie Moo
There lives a beautiful girl Whose heart is sometimes awhirl She'll cry, jump and shout If injustice creeps out Like when Daddy was dying the squirrel.
Sat, Jan 9, 2010 Submitted by Laura
Re: Lance's composition
It's my new favorite song.
Karen: How did I miss this? Seriously the weirdest thing ever Lance. Uber cool.
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 Submitted by Peter
Myers-Briggs Scores
Back before Christmas, several of us took an online Myers-Briggs test at this website. The Myers-Briggs test rates your personality on four different traits: Extraversion/Introversion (do you focus primarily on external or internal interaction), Sensing/Intuition (just the facts vs. extrapolation and added meaning), Thinking/Feeling (do you make decisions primarily with your mind or your heart) and Judging/Perceiving (do you prefer to get things decided or to stay open to new options and information). In combination these four axes classify each person into one of sixteen "types," typically denoted by the first letter of each trait (except "intuition" which is denoted by an "N"). Brief descriptions of the types can be found here and more complete descriptions can be found on each type through googling the type letters.
Anyway, I thought I'd post the results for posterity. The numbers after the types are the relative strength of each trait with zero being only minimally expressed and 100 being extremely strongly expressed:
Dave = INFJ (44/6/44/17) Lynette = ISTJ (11/25/6/72) Cami = INTJ (56/75/38/1) Peter = ENTJ (22/62/25/89) Lance = ENTJ (89/50/1/33) Dani = ESFJ (22/1/62/56) Laura = INFP (56/50/19/22) Tim = INTJ (78/50/38/100)
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 Submitted by Lance
Auto-Tune Dickeyfam
Hey y'all, I was so inspired by Erin's Last post that I decided to write a song about it. Here is a link to the music. I recommend opening it in another tab so that you can toggle back to dickeyfam simultaneously in order to read along and fully enjoy the track. OUT!
Erin: I'm touched, Lance. ;-)
Fri, Jan 1, 2010 Submitted by Erin
Pictures Posted
I put a zip file in the uploads section called "Utah Pictures." It's my favorite 175 pictures from the trip. Thank you all for such a wonderful time. I really enjoyed meeting y'all!!
Lynette: Thanks for all of the pictures! I'll look at them as soon as I finish this. We didn't even say proper good-byes but we really enjoyed having you. Y'all come back soon!
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 Submitted by Karen
Ahem.
More pictures please.
Tue, Dec 22, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Christmas Talley, contd.
The Bostonians have outnumbered the locals! Laura and Tim decided to beat the storm and arrived last night.
Thu, Dec 17, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Christmas Talley
We have two parentals and 5 Bostonians at our house!
Thu, Dec 10, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Fun web site
For all you parents of the young and for all you young at heart, here's a fun movie to catch on the internet. Go to www.abcfamily.com, click on movies,then click on Holly and Hal Moose. Then you have to click where it says "It's holiday movie madness". It's about a moose that wants to be a reindeer. Enjoy!
Sun, Dec 6, 2009 Submitted by Momsy (it's my new favorite name!)
Johnson Christmas Party
I have emailed the particulars of the Johnson Christmas party. If you didn't get them, please whine and I will try it again!
Fri, Dec 4, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Some News
Gerald Hanna (Cherie's Dad) died from cancer a couple of mornings ago. His funeral is tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 5) at the old Millville Church house.
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 Submitted by Lance
Adoption help needed
Hey Family, Sorry to bother you, but in order for Dani and I to be able to adopt, the state of Utah requires us to gather a ridiculous amount of information about our families. IMMEDIATE SIBLINGS ONLY: Please send me an email at lancedickey@gmail.com with the following information included. You don't have to write an essay for each field, short sentences will do just fine. Thank you very much for your help. Lance Age: Address: Education: Occupation: Physical Description (get creative): Talents/Hobbies:
Karen: Consider it done. Because, um, I already did it.
Sun, Nov 29, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Isn't it a wonder!
The one who runs this website has a birthday today! We appreciate the website. Happy birthday, Michael. We love you. You're everyone's favorite....something!
Cami: Mike, I know I've never told you this before, but you've always been amongst my all-time favorite brothers.
Laura: Mike, you're special. And your downstairs couch is amongst my all-time favorite sofas.
Karen: Happy Birthday Mike! You are my all-time favorite brother until my next brother's birthday...
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Another Christmas Party
The annual Lucinda Dickey Family Chirstmas party will be held Christmas day at the Old Millville Church house at some time. Details to follow.
Laura: I will be there with bells on and I can't wait to jump on the trampoline and do back flips off the vault over giant wedge mats!
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 Submitted by Jean Lynette
Christmas Party
The annual Johnson christmas party at the Sports Academy will be held on December 30, 2009. Hopefully everybody will be around and able to attend.
Laura: I will be there with bells on and I can't wait to jump on the trampoline and do back flips off the vault over giant wedge mats!
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 Submitted by Momsy
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I love you all!
Sun, Nov 22, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Re: Steve and Amy Homecoming Pics
Neener, neener. My bump is bigger than Jami's, and I didn't get started 'til a month later. I'm totally the winner. Oh, wait...
DADickey: The real question is whether your bump is bigger than Nates. He may win the gold metal with you winning the silver.
Fri, Nov 20, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Interesting Read
That Bott fellow is back in the news again. This article in the Mormon Times features him:
Laura: Does anybody else think Randy looks a little like Dad? It sounds like a good message. Tell him congrats. The kids at BYU seemed to like him more than Christmas.
Thu, Nov 19, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Hmmm...
I'm still trying to decide whether to take Michael's birthday wishes as a compliment. "You've always been amongst my favorite sisters," could mean a) that I am one of several of his favorite sisters, or b) that I tend to hang out near his favorite sisters. I'll guess I'll go with the first... thanks, Mike! That's one of the nicest things you've ever said to me.
Mike: Definitely "A"
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Yea!
Dickeyfam is back. I had so many frustrated phone calls and emails wondering where it was! Thanks Michael.
Mike: Yeah, sorry about that. The site was never actually down. My home IP address changed and the free dns server I use didn't update it correctly in the mx records so, whenever you went to dickefam.com, you were pointed in a different direction. I just had to log into the dns and update it manually.
DAD: Thanks, Mike, for making the cause of the problem so chrystal clear for all of us. I understand perfectly now what the glitch was and had I known earlier I would have come down with my 37 mm wrench and 1/2" hammer drill and quamificled the dehalbilitationor back into alignment with the swacherkimaquaser. Let me know earlier next time.
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Isn't it ironic?
Laura was the fourth child, first daughter. I couldn't wait to put pink and lace on her. I put pink and lace on her until she developed an attitude. She did not like pink and lace. Now she will have opportunity to put pink and lace on her own little darling! We'll see! Anyway, what all of this is leading to is, Happy Birthday Laura! Pinkless and laceless, we love you!
Laura: Mom, it's not that I didn't like lace and pink, it's just that lace is itchy. And so is pink.
Mike: Happy birthday ra ra. You know you've always been amongst my favorite sisters of all time.
Karen: Happy Birthday big sista! Love, love, love you!
Cami: Laura, you make the world a more interesting place to live in. You're like an extra color in the rainbow. Happy birthday.
Sun, Nov 15, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Stake Reorganization
Today they took our stake and the Providence stake and made 3 stakes out of them. And they put in new stake presidencies in the 3 stakes. Some highlights: Bishop Hill recently released as Bishop of 2nd Ward, is our new Stake President (Lance Zollinger took his place as bishop of 2nd ward). Jill's uncle, Robert Johnson, was put in as one of his counselors. The other stake president was Robert Henke and one of his counselors is Jay Low. I did not know the other presidency as they are from the River Hieghts area. We are still the Providence Utah South Stake even though there are now 5 Millville wards and 4 Providence wards in it. We thought they should at least call it the Providence Millville Stake (ponder on the initials of that name). My Brother, Robert was put in as the Stake Clerk in the other stake. Apparently they forgot to call him and he found out about it when they read his name. Sounds like a Brigham Young kind of thing.
Laura: I think you should rebel and refer to it as the Providence-Millville Stake. I like the idea of a PMS stake.
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Hair
I kind of like myself without hair. Maybe I'll shave it for the wedding. (Jokes, Mom)
Mon, Nov 9, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Interesting site
So there is this site called www.flixxy.com where you can see short clips from YouTube. The one about the hubble telescope is very interesting. I also enjoyed the cat vs. bear video. It came from a movie that I think we used to have. It is a good time filler if you are tired of doing your geneology and floor-scrubbing and toilet paper picking upness!
Thu, Nov 5, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
File for Sarah
Sarah wanted us to send her a history of some of our ancestors for a project she is doing. The history is in the File and Upload section and is a pdf file. Anyone is welcome to view it as it is quite interesting.
Thu, Nov 5, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Six years and counting...
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Bryn is now six Happy birthday to you!
We love you Bryn.
Tue, Nov 3, 2009 Submitted by Darin
Hair Matters
Hey Lance, I understand you shaved your head completely after Halloween. Will you post pictures? I am thinking of shaving my head...but I want to see what I would look like first.
Laura: Same here. I think Lance, Darin, and I have approximately the same face, and I personally am sick and tired of my hair.
DADickey: Speaking of hair, there is a short and not very well put together movie of our trip to Yellowstone and the Teton's in the File and Upload Section.
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 Submitted by Karen
Dearest, darlingest Momsy and Popsicle,
It's probably a good thing you came last weekend and not this weekend. Not only did you miss the two feet of snow, but thank heavens, you also missed a certain somebody frolicking in their undies. See above photo.
Laura: This is one of the best pictures ever posted in the history of the Dickeyfam.
Jill: No, this IS the best picture ever posted in the history of the Dickeyfam. Just sorry we don't have a picture of the landing.
Cami: Maybe we should change the family picture collage up in the corner to this one. That way I can laugh every time I open my browser.
Status Update: Lance M. Dickey is a big fan of Zack Bergeson
Sat, Oct 17, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Max is the birthday boy of the day!
Wow! How did that happen so quickly? Max is a year old today. Happy birthday little man! We love you.
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 Submitted by Lance
Guess What New Toy We Have For Christmas Fun
Hey all, I imagine a family unified through the simple joys of tubing at the sinks in the days surrounding Christmas. Just think of how much fun a family could have if they got to tube down the hill without the pain of walking back up to the top!!!
Mike: Nice... looking forward to it.
Mon, Oct 12, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Quote of the Day (as seen walking down the hall on the shirt of one of my students)
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit".
Tue, Oct 6, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Still Employed
ATK has just gone through another layoff of around 450-600 people (rumors can't confirm the number) and I have survived another round. Rumor has it that they will try it again next spring.
Laura: Well, I'm super relieved that you didn't lose your job, but then again I know they couldn't actually do without their very best agent (I mean "picture drawer" wink, wink).
Cami: *Phew
Mom: Ditto!
Mike: Dang... That means you have to keep working.
Dad: Ditto!
Sun, Oct 4, 2009 Submitted by Mom
General Conference
I'm always sad to have conference end. I do enjoy it greatly. However, I play the "glad game" and remember that it's only six more months until we have another one. Then I think of all the things that will happen in that six months. You can play, too.
In six months, winter will be over and the January, February, March inversion in Cache Valley will be done for the year. Also, it will be less than two months until summer off-work time. We will have another happily ever after marriage in the family.Ü Grandchild #13 will be ready to join the fun.ÜÜ
Now it's your turn!
Laura: Six months from now, I won't spend the first four hours of every day with my head above (or near) a toilet! And if I do, I'm going to put myself in a medically induced coma and you will be able to spend a very great deal of time with grandchild #13! :-)
Cami: This is regarding the hoops photo, and the comment that one boy is missing. Well, it's me, and I'm not a boy. :p I intend to clean all y'all's clocks at Christmas time in the Millville Stake Center.
Mom: Go Cami! ÜÜ
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 Submitted by Mom (as quoth by Darin)
Quote of the Day
Is there a legal limit to the times you can go to the Tetons and Yellowstone in one season?
Laura: You have to admit it's not really fair that you get to go so often...
DAD: Shall we really talk unfair. This Summer we have been to Arches, Grand Canyon, Zions, Bryce, Glacier, Tony Grove 3 times, Yellowstone and Tetons 3 times, Lewis Turner below Tony Grove and Nibley 10 times. Anybody else got a problem with that?
Lance: Ah Ha!!! I have you beat in at least one thing wandering parents. I have been to Tony Grove fourteen times this year with at least six more trips scheduled. Boo Yah!!!
Laura: Lance, your Tony Grove trips are impressive, but I don't think they top going to Nibley ten times.
Sun, Sep 27, 2009 Submitted by Laura
The Three Dickey Kids Gruff
Well, I have to say that this was a fine production. Good job, director!
Cami: It's fantastic! We've watched this a million times here, and Calvin runs and hides every time the scary music with the troll's hand on the bridge comes on. Also, they think the troll's dance is ridiculous, and will be posting a followup video showcasing how a troll would really dance.
Wed, Sep 23, 2009 Submitted by DADickey via Cami
A movie
Wed, Sep 23, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Famous Peters
Peter Pan, Peter the Great, Peter the one that picked a peck of pickled peppers and the one who ate pumpkins, and of course, St. Peter. However, today we celebrate our own Peter--Peter Jones! Happy Birthday Peter! We love you!
Karen & Zack: Happy Birthday Peter. Our family wouldn't be the same without you. We love you.
Sat, Sep 19, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
A Teenager Among Us!
Happy birthday Sarah! I can't believe you're already a teenager! Thirteen years of pure bliss with many yet to comee! We love you tons and hope you have a great day!
Karen & Zack: Happy Birthay Miss Heza. We love your guts!!
Laura: There once was a lively young starlet With hair shiny brown and lips scarlet She crept in unseen To the bathroom to clean And washed Cami's mouth-piece in the tarlet.
Cami: Sarah, I totally forgave you on the spot for washing my mouth-piece down the tarlet- it was just too dang cute how you told us to not. Happy birthday! I love you so much!
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Specifics Please!
We are very excited to be having everyone at home for Christmas/New Years/Wedding! So let's get some plans going. Take it away, Karen!
All right! I will absolutely take over...I mean take it away. So, since the family will all be together for the first time in over FIVE YEARS and since that will mean that there will be at any given time over 25 people in one house, I've taken it upon myself to make a schedule of events including activities and meal planning. I think it would be really great if we could all plan on spending Sunday December 27th through Thursday December 31st together as a family at or near the Dickey residence. Obviously, we can only do what we can do, but it would be really great if we were all there together.
So, that said, using those dates, I will be putting together a schedule of structured activities. This is where I need your input. Please email me all activity ideas/requests and also, if possible, the exact dates you will be attending the 2009 Dickey Holla Palooza. Also, I will be assigning meals out (including breakfast & lunch) so mom & dad can enjoy themselves as well. If you're not comfortable with this, please let me know.
karenbergeson@gmail.com.
All activities are, of course, optional. I will include activities that involve only adults and activities that involve primarily children. With, of course, activities that can incorporate us all.
I will put together a formal brochure and will be mailing it out December 1st. I really think we will have a great time if we have some structure and are not driving each other bananas! I know. You are all besides yourselves with excitement. It's going to be a party!
Fri, Sep 11, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Where are these pictures taken
Collage 1: (left to right, top to bottom) sand bar, castle geyser, Jackson Lake, stink pots, trail up eagle peak?, jenny lake ferry, west thumb geyser basin, lewis falls, mom and dad's new backyard jacuzzi where the septic tank used to be.
Collage 2: View from Observation Peak, Millville Canyon, Porcupine Dam, Tony Grove Blueberry patch, Antelope Island, Hayden Valley, White Pine.
Cami: 7 right
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 Submitted by Cami
After being born with Some Assembly Required, a Baby Girl survives 27 years (and counting) and bears two children.
Happy Birthday to our favorite refurbished human.
Mom: She's a regular miracle, she is! We're delighted she stuck it out! Happy Birthday Refurbished One!
Kim: WE LOVE YOU, KAREN! Hope you have an awesome day!
Mike: Happy birthday to my all-time favorite sister. You're the best!!
Laura: Michael, we READ this! (We = Cami and I)
Clarification by Mike: Sorry, I probably should have clarified... This in no way implies that you and Cami aren't special... It's just meant to say I like Karen the best.
Laura: Thank you so much for the clarification. I feel much better. In a not-so-much kind of way.
Cami: Note to self: karate chop Mike over the holidays.
Karen: I always knew Mike loved my singing...and I am loving mom and dad's new jacuzzi tub. It's very down with nature.
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 Submitted by Darin Fam
Hotels ?
Does anyone know any good hotels for that are owned by mormons (preferably with the last name Dickey :D ) around December 24 to January 5? Any suggestions are great!
DADickey We would be happy to let you stay at our hotel. Only problem is that our last name is Dickey, not Dickey :D. Let us know if you can bend your preferences.
Mom: Wahoo!
Sun, Aug 23, 2009 Submitted by Cami
And a Great Time was had by ALL
We had a good time playing with Kim and kids and Laura and Tim this last week. Details on blogs.
Thu, Aug 13, 2009 Submitted by Sarah
AMAZIN MOVIE
If you haven't already seen my blog check out this amazing movie called water moveo. The beginning is a straight face contest. (I loaded it on my blog and on Dickeyfam)
DADickey I judge that you, Sarah, won the straight face contest, but lost the "aware of your surroundings" contest.
Sun, Aug 9, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Re: Ridge
Michael, I'm so glad that "you" "found" that fantastic trail. It sounds like a perfect after-work getaway. I intend to ride it 5-7 times when I get home.
Mike Perfect... If you need help finding it, I may need to go with you one of the 7 times so I can help you get through it. I really think you would enjoy it if you're much into mountain biking. I have another one up in Salt Lake City called the crest I think you might enjoy.
Mom: I'm quite delighted you remember where home is, Laura! And Michael, that looks like a beautiful trail! Good finding.
Laura: Me, me, me!!! I'm the one who deserves mother's praise - I found the trail and begged Michael for years to ride it with me. But he had two newborn babies or something...
DADickey: Do I qualify for the in-club? I have a mountain bike, I enjoy riding in the mountains, I discover trails sometimes. Can I go, please, please, please?
Laura: Oh, sure you can. Maybe we can arrange a proper riding of the wasatch crest again (only we'll take the real trail down and have Michael drive our bikes up the first hill with his truck).
Mom: Sorry Laura, good job!
Tue, Aug 4, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Perfect Vacation Report
Not that the report is perfect - - it is that the trip was perfect. Here is the blow by blow: Saturday: We left the house at 7:15am so as to make it to Idaho Falls by 9:00 am to attend the funeral of Lynette's cousin David. We also visited with Lynette's dad headstone and then departed around 1:00 pm for Great Falls, Montana. We stayed with the John's Saturday night after touring the falls that gave the city it's name. Sunday: We went to church with the John's and after had a picnic with them. Then we left for Glacier and got there about 6:00 pm. We learned that the 4runner does not get good gas millage when going up hill against the wind at 65 mph. It was raining cats and dogs when on the way up and for the rest of the evening. But we did not care because our shelter was water tight. I felt sorry for the motorcycle convoy camped next to us in tents. And the bus load of 27 high school students camped next to us in tents. They both did surprisingly well in spite of the rain. In fact the students were so well organized that they were up and gone by 7:00am each day. Monday: We got up and discovered that there was a free shuttle bus that left the visitors center every half hour. It would take you into the park along the "Going to the Sun" highway with numerous stops along the way at various trail heads. The visitors center was a half mile away from the campground so we would ride our bikes to the shuttle and then get on the shuttle. It was very "green" of us. This day we rode the shuttle to the pass at the top of the road (where a different shuttle would take you down the other side). We got off of the shuttle at Logan Pass and hiked the "trail" to Hidden Lake. I use term trail lightly as the first half was a 5 feet wide board walk with steps and 500 hundred other people. But at the top we were rewarded with the opportunity to mingle with the mountain goats and Big horn sheep that live there. We decided to go on the last mile and half down to the lake where the crowds thinned out considerably but the mountain goats did not. We realized that we had not packed a lunch since we expected to be back at camp by lunch time. But we did have lots of trail mix and a couple of left-over pancakes so we did not completely starve. Lesson 1: Take lunch with us no matter what the plan is. We went home and go ready to go up to another camp spot where Lynette's brother Brent was staying with his family. We had supper with them and then went home and went to bed. Tuesday: We met Brent's family at the Many Glacier Hotel where we all went our different ways. Lynette and I chose to walk up to a lake about 3 and a half miles away. The others stayed at the lobby as it was raining lightly and they did not want to get wet. The hike was beautiful in spite of the rain but the destination was disappoint as we were met with a swarm of mosquitoes at the lake and we did not have repellant with us. Lesson 2: Take repellant with us. We went home for supper and a short walk to the lake next to our campground. Wednesday: We took the Shuttles over to the other side of the mountains to hike the trail of the cedars and the hike to Avalanche lake. It was a pretty hike with lots of other people. We got back and discovered that there was 60 other people in line to catch the 20 minutes apart shuttles that could only take 12 people at a time. Luckily they ordered more shuttles in and we only had to wait 55 minutes to get back to the top. The shuttles are limited to 12 people because the road is narrow and crooked and dangerous if you happen to drive off of it. But it is spectacularly beautiful as you look out your window and see nothing but a 1000 foot drop off. Lesson #3: Don't go over to the other side. After arriving at the top (Logan Pass) we got off and hiked the highline trail, which follows the ridge high up in the sky. Then home again and over to Brent's camp for supper again. He had internet access over there so that is where we posted some pictures. Thursday: The first perfect day weather wise. We drove over to Many Glacier area and took the hike to Iceberg Lake. The prettiest, bestest, most beautiful hike yet. This area is famous for grizzly bear sightings but we were not fortunate to see any. We did see some Mountain Goats and lots of flowers and the lake full of icebergs. Lesson #4: Some days nothing goes wrong and life is good. We did meet one man that was blind and was being lead up the trail by a dog and his wife. He taught us how to yell and scare away bears. He had to do it because bears love dog meat. Normally dogs are not allowed on the trails in this park but he got an exception. Lesson #5: Dont be afraid to yell really load in bear country. Friday: Took the shuttle up to a trailhead and hiked up to a pass and back down to a different trailhead where we took the shuttle home. Luckily there were just enough people on the trail that we did not have to hike alone in grizzly bear country. When the hike was about done, a young couple caught up to us and asked if we were missing any keys. They then showed us the keys to our camper that had slipped out of my pocket at the top of the trail. We thanked them graciously and then followed them the rest of the way out of the canyon. Lesson #6: Keep your keys in the day pack in a safe place. We then went to our place for dinner and packed up to leave early the next day. Saturday: Left camp at 7:15 and headed for Yellowstone. We took the back roads and saw some great country and got much better gas millage. Got to Madison camp ground and had dinner, then drove up to Norris for an evening walk. It was disappointing because Norris seems to be dyeing. Echinus does not erupt anymore and the rest of the place seems dry and lifeless. Lesson #7: Things do not stay the same. We then went back to the campground and went to the ranger program on Ravens, Wolves and People. Sunday: Left the campground at about 7:30 am and headed towards Jackson where we intended to make the 1:00 pm Sacrament meeting. Only trouble is that it started at 12:30 so we missed it. But we did review Yellowstone and the Teton park on the way there. We then drove home from Jackson. On the road we saw a sheep running down the road toward us and sure enough, just before he got to us he turned right toward us. I slammed on the brakes and swerved right and he turned away just in time. The heavy braking did manage to lock up the rear brakes and they did not unlock until we stopped and activated the emergency brake and released it once. Lesson #8: If you see a sheep running toward you down the highway begin braking immediately because they will always run out in front of you. We arrived home about 6:00 pm. Dixie saw us drive in and invited us over to scavenge her left over dinner. That is the minutes of our trip. Any corrections or additions? They are approved as written.
Laura: It sounds fantastic and almost perfect - would have been if you had remembered to invite me... hmph.
Sun, Aug 2, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Glacier National Park
I knew you were going to love it - post more pics! Looks beautiful...
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 Submitted by Mike and Jill
Happy Birthday Mr. Trevin
Hope you had a great birthday Trevin. Sorry we are late with our wishes. We love you Trevin.
P.S. Laura, you are a poetess of the first rate kind! Loved your poem! Please write more!
Tue, Jul 28, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Trevin's Birthday Poem
Thirty-four short years ago On one hot, summer day A baby boy with blue, blue eyes Stole our hearts away
He rode his bike and climbed up trees Swam through canals and lakes, He loved lizards, dogs, cats, and birds Teased girls with garden snakes
He grew up handsome, tall, and strong Knows every guitar chord At Logan Pool he is the best To grace the diving board
And even though he's grown and has A job in the medical field He still makes time to fish, climb trees, Build bionicals that weapons wield
We'll always love that special boy Who has a special eye That views the world his special way He makes us laugh until we cry.
Happy birthday big brother!!! We love you so much and hope this year will bring you happiness!
Cami: Happy birthday Trev! I wish you success with all your endeavors.
Darin fam Happy Birthday Trevin!! We hope you have a great year with fun adventures and more :) !
Tue, Jul 28, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Roman Holiday
Thirty four short years ago, in the city of Rome, a 10 pounder came along to the Dickey Clan! Happy birthday to Trevin. We love you!
Karen & Zack : Trevin! You are the greatest Roman we have ever known. Happy Birthday! We hope you have a successful and wonderful year ahead of you. We love you.
Fri, Jul 24, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Forewarned!
In case anyone misses us, we will not be in Millville for the next few days. Tomorrow morning we are headed to Idaho Falls to attend the funeral of my cousin. Then we will head north to Yellowstone, Great Falls, Montana, and Glacier National Park. We would keep going to Santa's workshop at the North Pole but we have no passports and they would keep us there.
Remember, we do have cell phones. Dad: 435-770-1180; Mom: 435-770-1637.
Love you all!
Fri, Jul 24, 2009 Submitted by Jill
A Late Birthday Wish for Dani and Kim
Happy Birthday ladies. Thanks for being such great sister-in-laws of the married in variety (like me). I love you both!
Thu, Jul 23, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
A wishful kind of a day...
Happy birthday wishes are extended to Danielle who is happy to be alive and well here in 2009! We love you and are glad you stuck around!
From Laura: There once was a young gal named Dani Whose beautician skills were uncanny She could make ugly skin shimmer And mousy hair glimmer And her new brows make her look Afghani ;-)
Happy birthday, Dani!
Karen & Zack wish they could be there to celebrate with cute Dani. Happy Birthday! We love you.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Kim's birthday limerick: There once was a beautiful lass Who was a fine model of high class An expert in the art, She won many a heart When she danced the Tijuana Brass
Sweetie's deathday limerick: There once was a guinea pig meek Whose presence was known by her squeak She ate carrots and pears When kids didn't eat theirs We'll miss her at least for a week
Grandma Lynette: Laura, you win the contest for limerick writer! Prize will be coming soon.
I am sorry that little pets don't live forever. Megan, are you doing okay? I am also comforted knowing that your dad is the expert at funeral services for deceased squeaky friends.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 Submitted by Dickey's in PA
Another death notice
Just to let you all know our pet sweetie passed away today a little before 3:00. The burial service is to be decided soon.
Laura: I'm so sorry for your furry loss. Your dad happens to be an expert in pet burial services - please post pics of the funeral.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Happy Birthday!
Bimberly, jimberly, trimberly, limberly...have you ever tried to find words that rhyme with Kimberly? Anyway,with or without the poetry, happy birthday Kimberly! We love you!
Karen & Zack would just like to take a moment and wish Kim a delightful day. Happy Birthday! We love you. So much.
Cami is pleased as punch that Kim is part of our family and hopes she has a fantastic day either today or sometime in the next week or all the days ever after. Happy Birthday!
Sarah I hope that you had a great day Mommy :) I love you
Tue, Jul 21, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Another death notice:
Your cousin Tiffany's husband Paul died last night after a 6-year fight with cancer. His funeral will be tomorrow, July 22.
Mon, Jul 20, 2009 Submitted by Mom
My Cousin David
I had told most of you about my cousin David who was severly depressed and disappeared over Memorial Day Weekend. They presumed he had taken his life but could not find him and had no traces. Yesterday they found his body in a remote field in Menan, Idaho. Hopefull he and his family can now move on.
Wed, Jul 15, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Matthew David
Once upon a time in a land far away from Utah, a special grandson came to play. That was six short years ago. What a great time we have had since then! Happy Birthday Matthew. You're the greatest!
Laura: Matthew, I love you times six hundred billion trips to outer space and back. Even though you call me Karen and call Tim Bobby. Happy birthday buddy! Come visit soon!
Mon, Jul 13, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Re:
Progress 2: Looks beautiful. Nice work, parents.
Zion: (Insert me sticking my tongue out at you.)
Lesson learned: Please give Jonathan a kiss for me and tell him that I learned the hard way, too.
Thu, Jul 9, 2009 Submitted by Laura
The Children
Tim and I spent quite a bit of time with the Family Jones (ahem... Cami... pictures...) this past weekend. I thought I would share a couple conversations.
As we were having Sunday dinner with Peter's parents, Bryn suddenly exclaimed, "Tim, if you marry Laura, then you can be on the Dickeyfam." We probed a little and found out that she meant he could be in the composite Dickey photographs that Dad assembles. Bryn then turned to Tim, and said, "Well, Tim, do you want to be part of the Dickeyfam?" At which point he paled and asked for a dinner roll.
The other night as we were putting the kids to bed (Cami and Peter were out on the town eating raw beef), Calvin said in a singsong voice, "I love you." My heart was warmed, as I have spent the duration of my residency in Boston trying to win this particular little boy's affection. Which is no easy task, I can assure you. I said, "Calvin, you love me? That makes me so happy!" He said, "No... I was talking to TIM," and started laughing hysterically. Punk.
Fri, Jul 3, 2009 Submitted by Darin
Shore Wish You Were Here
We had a great time at the New Jersey shore today. We wanted to share our excitement with our loved ones in the mountain west, but we realized that we needed to help you with some of the terminology that goes along with a beach trip...hence the subtitles to the attached pictures.
Well I need to go. We are having a hard time trying to decide how to spend July 4th. We might celebrate the birth of our country by visiting its birthplace in Philadelphia. Or we could visit the current capitol in Washington, DC. Or maybe we will visit New York City and go to Central Park. Maybe we could do all three in the same day! Boy, it is tough having so many choices sometimes.
Laura: Wow - it looks like it was a blast! I wish I could have come, which is to say that I wish I had been invited. Maybe I can be invited next time... (just kidding... I had to work today). I love all the pictures.
Cami: Or you could come up to Boston where the revolution all started and be in the presence of The Real Neil Diamond (Sweet Caroline is Comin' to America Today!) and the Boston Pops as you watch fireworks over the Charles River, where the British initially crossed instigating the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. So many choices...
DADickey: Or you could hurry and reserve a business jet for $100,000 dollars and fly out to Cache Valley and go see the Lewiston Fireworks with Zack and Karen. So many choices but this probably did not add to them. My invite to the beach also got lost in the mail. Remember to put POB 45 on the envelope or the postmaster here in Millville will send the letter back.
Thu, Jul 2, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to the United States of America! I love this day!
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 Submitted by Jill
No fun
I'm laughing my head off at the picture of Lance and Zack hugging!!! Nope, no fun at all. Also got some serious chuckles from Cami's pictures of their ocean adventures. This family is very entertaining!
Laura: I like the picture where Zack is carrying a cooler and Lance is having a seizure while he's walking. I also like all the pictures in which Lance is smiling toward the heavens. I think you all get Oscar nominations, because I know you couldn't possibly be having fun without us Easterners. Bravo!
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Mary Kate, Mary Kate
Mary Kate, Mary Kate She's the girl who just couldn't wait To join the clan of Dickeyfam Where birthday wishes are very grand!
Happy Birthday!
Karen: Happy Birthday Mary Kate! You are absolutely delightful and we're so glad you're in the fam.
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 Submitted by Sarah
Well.... well....well.....
well guess what we got to do during our first 2 weeks of summer... we got RAIN STORMS ALL TWO WEEKS. I am about crying here looking @ your fun.
Laura: Sarah, I'm crying with you. It's been raining here for the last three weeks, and is supposed to rain for the next 10 days. I'm about to go stir crazy and send a bomb to the west coast!
Response from Mom in Utah: No, not the West Coast! Just FYI, it's rained 28 of the 30 days this June even here in the dessert. (That may be an exaggeration). I think it's a sign.
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Regarding your rain-free weekend at the lake with fun-producing machines...
I hope you all come down with chicken pox.
Mom: That's a rather sour attitude! Next time just come with us!
Karen: Hahahahahah. Sucks to be you.
the REAL Karen: I did not write the previous comment. Mike did. Though I can't say I disagree...
Shami: Yah, well, just wait until you see what we've been up to.
Mom: Do I detect some strong feelings?! Ü What have you been doing?
Laura: Shami, have we been doing something fun? I was sick at home watching Frasier all weekend, but I'm willing to change my story if it will make them jealous...
Laura (revised): I'm sorry all you west-coast chicken pox candidates missed out on riding dolphins and scuba diving and such. It was grand.
Mom: Laura, I'm sorry you were sick and had to watch Frazier all week end. However, I'm glad there is no shortage of immagination! Cami, those pics are hilarious. I really like them and am especially empressed with Darin's family on their yaht! Very very clever!
Sat, Jun 27, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Dear Utah, We're coming to see you August 26 to September 9. From, Laura and Tim
Mom: Hooray!
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Lance's birthday limerick
There once was an old boy named Lance Who entered a contest of dance Through the cha cha he smiled, But the judges were riled For Lance had forgotten his pants.
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Are we there yet?
Calvin quite randomly exlcaimed as he ran for the door, "Now can we go to Grandpa and Grandma's house?" I said, "no, it's too far away," to which he replied, "oh, but I can eat a snack on the way while we are up in the clouds."
Grandma Lynette: So there you go! Problem solved.
Wed, Jun 24, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Birthday Hoopla!
Twenty four is the number of the day. Twenty four years ago, on the 24th of June, a bundle of energy burst his way into the world. He was due on the 4th of July and has been a fire cracker ever since. Happy birthday Lance!!!Ü Ü Ü
Cami: Happy birthday Monsieur Pancey. I wish you all the happiest things you can ever think of.
Sun, Jun 21, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Let it be written, let it be known...
I am the first one to post a Happy Father's Day message, which means that I love him the best. And by extension, I believe that means that he loves me the best.
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 Submitted by Karen
Hot Date Night
That is one gnarly footprint. You should know that I am in the habit of letting people know that I have pretty much the raddest parents ever.
Mom: Is being rad good or bad?!
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Catching up
I was showing Bryn some of the recent photos here, and noticed a couple of things.
1) Mom, that "bridge" you are crossing across the raging river does not look exactly like the model of OSHA safety. For crying out loud.
2) When Bryn saw the missing hill she said, "now how am I going to practice my ski?" Could somebody please answer that?
That is all for now.
Grandma Lynette: (1) That bridge was definitely not OSHA safe. It was slick, narrow, and unsteady. It also had a troll living under it. Only the promise of a great trail on the other side with lots of wild flowers luring me on could have enticed me to cross it.
(2) As for the favorite ski/sleigh riding learning hill. Ouch! Oh the memories! I thought long and hard about that. In fact, those thoughts probably put this deck on hold for two or three years. However, I happen to know of some close-by hills that also receive snow in the winter. Also, I think Grandpa has something up his sleeve.
Sat, Jun 13, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Jill at the top of the hill!
Once there was a cute girl named Jill... Who climbed to the top of a hill... Fetching water at the top of a hill never made sense to her, So she went back down again and met Michael, Mary Kate, Jonathan and Jeffrey. They had cake and ice cream and everyone sang "Happy Birthday Jill!"
Cami: Happy birthday Jill. We love you!
Karen: Happy Birthday Jill!!! Hope it was a great one.
Jill: Thanks for the little ditty, and also thanks for the card and money. You're all so good to me. I love you!
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 Submitted by A Concerned Citizen
What About Purrface
That looks like a serious drop-off out the sliding glass door. How does Purrface get in and out? I'm worried sick.
Lynette: Not to worry. Purrface is fine. We have taught him to ring the doorbell when he's hungry!
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Tornado Coming!
So we were spending a calm Sabbath afternoon in Denver, eating and watching Mickey Mouse for the 7,000th time that day, when we heard them. The tornado sirens. We all went to the sliding glass doors to look out. Sure enough, right there in the sky, coming towards us, was a tornado. Karen immediately shouted to go down in the basement. I said, "Grab the camera" which Zack did and we began snapping shots. It was amazing to watch.
Everything was calm which should have been a clue to become terrified. Then you could see all this debris flying around high in the sky, just like in The Wizard of Oz.
I looked and couldn't see the Wicked Witch of the West, but Dorothy kept telling us to come downstairs. I finally went down for a look to see her building the tornado shelter and Eli in between the Christmas Tree and the Easter Eggs playing with the 4th of July stuff.
Then the winds and the golf-ball hail hit everywhere. I thought for certain their window by the Baby Grand was a goner. But it held tight. It was kind of a cool experience to witness. Just FYI, only two or three blocks away there was major damage. Shingles were all over, windows blown out, a trampoline had jumped an 8-ft. brick wall and was twisted in a side yard. A car was overturned at a near-by shopping mall and this guy was seriously injured because he was out there trying to get pictures of it all! (That's the truth according the National News. And you can't get truer than that).
For real live pictures and her account of story, go to Karen's blog site.
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 Submitted by President Barak Obama
Congratulatory Remarks
I'd like to take a moment out of my busy schedule to congratulate Lance and Danielle on two very successful years of marriage and also especially congratulate Lance on getting a 33 on his recent MCAT. It has only by the efforts of hard working citizens like yourselves that this nation has grown to become the great republic that it is. May good fortune forever follow you in your endeavors and God bless America.
Laura: Congratulations, Lance! That's an awesome score - you done us right proud.
Karen & Zack: President Obama, please give our regards and congratulations to Lance on his fantastic score. Crazy good! Also, Zack says he's not really speaking to you still...you know, for winning the election and all.
Sun, May 31, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Four score and seven.....No wait, two score and nine years ago, a child was born to Dave and Lynette Dickey. We are still celebrating her arrival. Happy Birthday Cami! We love you and are glad you decided to stay.
Mike Happy birthday Camille. I know I've told you this before, but you have always been my favorite sister.
Laura: I am severely offended.
Karen: I haven't stopped crying all day.
Cami: Oh, come on; we all knew it was true already. And thanks for the birthday wishes. :)
Mike Ummmm. I meant to say that all my sisters are my favorite. (Sorry, Cami, I didn't think the other two would read the post....)
Lance: I don't understand why Cami turned forty-nine this year. Congrats dude and uh Happy Birthday and stuff. P.S., I like all my sisters and brothers, but mike took me to seven eleven and mcdonalds in his buick, and he also got a great picture with me while he was leaving on his mission. Hey mike, we ought to try to get together sometime to see if we can recreate something similar you know...but with the older versions of ourselves. That would be a good time.
Sat, May 30, 2009 Submitted by sarah / hezza
contest due TODAY
I had a contest on my blog. for all of you who cant reach my blog I put 5 things I couldn't live with out then you have to pick one of those that you couldn't live without. If you are the lucky winner you will get that prize. ( Most of the things are weird because google had interesting picture)
1. Brush with a gel handle
2. Lip Balm
3. Journal
4. Chocolate
5. Decorative mirrors/mirrors
so choose before tonight at 7:00 my time ( if you want to. You can e-mail me HtwoObug19@gmail.com or comment on my blog/dickeyfam.
Grandma Lynette: Chocolate in the form of an M
Wed, May 27, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Wow!
I loved all of the posts of Darin's family. It only took me ten minutes to figure out who "Hezza" was. Very cute!
Laura: It took me a while to figure out who my "dad" and "Frankie" were. Incidentally, I love the picture of Ivy with a faux-hawk curl.
Tue, May 26, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Re: Little surprises
Tim astutely observed that you seem to be sporting a new vehicle in your campground. Is this one of the 'little surprises' to which you referred?
Mom:We borrowed it from the neighbors. ;-)
Thu, May 21, 2009 Submitted by Mom
A Little Informaton
Grandma Johnson has had a bad week. She fell again and has fractured her ankle. She has been in the hospital since Tuesday and will go to a rehabilitation facility for at least three weeks, She's not too happy with things. On another bad note, Doug (Lisa's husband) has lost his job. His company was bought by another. If you know of any openings, I'm certain they would like to hear.
Sun, May 10, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
New Jobs
We (the mom, grandmother and dad, grandfather now have new jobs in the ward. Mom is the Relief Society Secretary and I am the Ward clerk (for the 3rd time). This is the 9th bishopric I have served in. I guess I am not supposed to sleep in on Sunday Morning.
Laura: Dad, I'm sorry about your upcoming loss (of sleep), and Mom I'm sorry about the loss of your other calling, but I'm glad your ward is putting some of its finest talent to work in other capacities. Actually, you guys kind of have matching jobs - how romantic. :)
Sat, May 9, 2009 Submitted by "The Mom"
May 10th
Let me be the first to wish all of the mother-readers of Dickeyfam a "Happy Mother's Day" I love you all and adore your offspring!
Tue, May 5, 2009 Submitted by Mom
A Hearty Congratulations
Goes to Lance! He graduated with a B.S. last Saturday! Good job, way to go, and may this graduation be the first of many!
Laura: Congrats, Lancey Pants! I tried to make it to your graduation, but that Davis kid invited me waterskiing. I'll never forgive myself. (Sorry rest-of-the-family; inside joke)
Sun, May 3, 2009 Submitted by Two little elves from PA
We are wondering??
This is two little elves from PA asking if anyone has plans from June 29-July 13th. We are STRONGLY thinking about sending us out there for about 3 weeks. If anyone has an extra room and food. We will fix shoes for you if you let us come!
Grandpa Dave: I believe that someone out here could find it in their heart to hire you two. However you must also be willing to irrigate, mow lawn, train horses, clean up around camp, giggle, make your beds, eat nutritous food, hike, take beautiful photographs, train others in the art of photographic layout, shop til you drop, and any other little chores you may be assigned.
Sun, May 3, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Oh dear...
'Course Cami had surgery to remove a blood clot last night. We hope you feel better.
Sat, May 2, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Already two!
Happy birthday to Eli! We love, love, love you!
Aunt Laura: Happy Birthday Eli... even though I swear you turned one a couple days ago. I love you.
Grandpa Dave: Way to go Eli. Lets rub foreheads.
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Wishing you luck, brains, ability, etc.!
For Lance: We'll all be thinking of you as you take the MCAT tomorrow. We'll pray for you heartily and hope for you to do very well. Meanwhile, get lots of sleep, eat your vegetables, take deep breaths between questions, and have a great time!
Karen: Mom, plug your ears. Lance. May you kick !@#$.
Dad: You watch your phraseology young lady!
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
High Res Ward Map
For Lynette or anyone else who cares. There is a high resolution map of the new ward in the file and upload section. There is both a jpg and a pdf file. Take your pick.
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Lance and Dani's blog
Where did it go?
Cami: It's next to Laura's on the same line. I suppose I could go into the other room to tell you this in person, but I'm just that lazy.
Laura: Ahem... umm... you have an open-floor plan.
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 Submitted by Mike and Jill
Congratulations
Congratulations Cami and Peter! Ivy is very beautiful and sweet. We are so jealous that she has all that hair. We wouldn't know what that would be like. We so wish we could be there to cuddle her. We love her and we love all of you.
Sat, Apr 25, 2009 Submitted by Trevin D.
Spiring in the C. valley
Congradulations on the new family member. I think a fun name for the child would be 3 of 5. I am going to the hot springs to relax in the therapy tubs. My work is going well, and my new raise just came through. It was good talking to all.
Laura: Trev, it's great to hear from you! I love your name suggestion... very funny. Congrats on the raise!
Sat, Apr 25, 2009 Submitted by Cami
It's a baby!
Baby girl Jones (probably going to be Ivy Sofia) was born this morning at 6:47am. She is 9 lbs 3 ozs, 21.5 inches long, and has some awesome hair going on. Pictures will be a couple of days away. I think we'll keep her.
Sat, Apr 25, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Forty years!
Happy anniversary, Dave!
Dave: May the next 40 be just as sweet. And then the next eternity. Wouldn't it be cool if we had a grandchild born on our anniversary.
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Thanks again, Paul Bunyan.
I "won" Jeopardy tonight (got a few more clues, including the Final Jeopardy which was Paul Bunyan, than Peter), and pranced around gloating. When Bryn found out what I was gloating about, she sincerely and excitedly congratulated me.
Twenty minutes later, she aksed me to open her piggy bank, and she pulled out some change. Then she handed it to me and said, "I'm giving you your prize for winning Jeopardy." Yes, I now have $0.32 in winnings, and a daughter with a heart of gold. Beat that, Ken Jennings.
Mom/Grandma: Way to go Cami; way to be Bryn! Our heartiest congratulations go to both. Sorry Peter~!
Laura: Dude, you know you're going to have to pay taxes on that prize money, right?
Mon, Apr 13, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Ode to my very favorite Dad
A hundred million years ago On sunny springtime day, A baby boy arrived and said Let's go outside and play!
He quickly learned to swim and ski And fish and sail and hike The mountains were his second home, And his best friend a bike.
He flew jet planes and hang gliders And chased the rising sun, And found a wife and seven kids To join in all the fun.
The children's lives were magical With huts and courts and swings, Sailing trikes, canoes, and bikes, Sleepouts and trampolines.
The children grew but they all knew That life was not a bore... He'd taught them how to find adventure Outside every door.
Still he climbs up every hill Through rain or hot or cold, And all who know him love the boy That never will grow old.
Mom: Wow, Laura. You've outdone even yourself. That was great!
Karen: Perfect sentiments for a fabulous dad. Dad, dad, dad. He's our dad. Happy Birthday dad! And happy birthday to CALVIN!
Cami: Dear Dad, I tried to pick you out the biggest sparkliest card in the birthday card store, but they didn't have one huge enough for me to express my birthday wishes. And then Laura stole the poem I actually wrote (okay, I was just thinking of writing it and she stole it from my brain). So Happy Birthday. I'll try to make you a movie when the kids are awake.
Sarah: Wow, that was deep La!:) Happy Birthday Grandpa and Calvin! I love you both so much!
Mike Happy birthday pops
Kim Happy Birthday Dave and Calvin! We all love you both and wish we could celebrate with you!
Mon, Apr 13, 2009 Submitted by Lynette/Grandma
Double Happy
Happy birthday wishes go to both Grandpa Dave and Calvin B. today! We hope it's a great one. We love you both.
Fri, Apr 10, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Lost Parents
Just in case anyone noticed that we are missing, we are in Denver until Sunday.
Laura: Mom, please accidentally bring Max home with you, then accidentally bring him to Boston next week, and then I'll accidentally keep him.
Mom: I'll see what I can do. He is pretty cute!
Thu, Apr 9, 2009 Submitted by Grandpa and Grandma Dickey
Happy Birthday times two
Happy birthday, Jeffrey and Jonathon! We're so happy to have your joyful noises in our lives.
Cami: Happy birthday boys! Now go make some messes, 'cause hey, it's your birthday.
Tue, Apr 7, 2009 Submitted by Sarah
How is everyone??
Hey everyone I miss you all so much! Hope you are all doing well out there:) Just wanted to let you know that we miss and think of you here! Are your flags down there??
DADickey: We are A-OK here in Millville. We miss you all also. If you started walking tomorrow and walked 20 miles every day you could be here in 78 1/2 days. That would be on July 24 which might be an appropriate date to march into Salt Lake City from back East.
Sun, Apr 5, 2009 Submitted by Mike
Mary Kate's Piano Recital
This is the number that Mary Kate played at her latest piano recital on April 4, 2009. You'll have to excuse the quality. It was taken with my cell phone.
Cami: Bravo Miss MK! I love that song and you played it very beautifully.
Karen: Most impressive Mary Kate! I can't believe how good you are getting. Keep it up!
Thu, Apr 2, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Note from Brenda
Hello Lynette, Please pass along to your family how much I enjoy their web pages. They are all so funny and entertaining and I learn so much about the happenings in their lives. You have many reasons to be a proud mom and grandmother.Love, Brenda
Laura: Thanks, Brenda! We enjoy reading Adam's and Ginger's blogs as well... you should get one!
Wed, Apr 1, 2009 Submitted by Lynette
Grandma Lucinda Update
Grandma is still in the Intensive Care Unit at Logan Regional. She refused the sleeping pill and didn't sleep much! They did a painful ultrasound this morning. Doctors are conferring. She is in room 372. We wil post more as we know more.
More: At 5:00pm 1 April 2009 they gave Grandma Lucinda a shock treatment to get her heart beating regularly. It worked and she is now doing well now and resting comfortably. She will probably come home tomorrow and take medication to help out.
More:She did come home at about 11:00 am today (Thursday Apr 2) and is doing well at home. I think she is happy to be home but did not mind the hospital all that much. Lots of nice people there.
Tue, Mar 31, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Working Class Folk
I am happy (and sad) to report that I am still among the working class. ATK had a 6% reduction today in workforce and they passed me over again. This is about the 10th layoff I have been through in my 26 and 1/2 years at Thiokol/CordantTech/Alcoa/ATK, etc. The guy accross the isle from me was sent into early retirement so it is getting closer to me everytime. The good news is that I will still have money to live/play/invest/donate. The bad news is that I will still not have time to do it.
Laura: Dad, I'm very relieved to hear that you still don't have any time to live/play/invest/donate. I'm happy/sad to report that Obama seems to be supportive of medical-related research and I don't seem to be in any (immediate) danger of losing my job either.
Mike: Congrats father on surviving yet another layoff. You know the saying - "Only the best survive"
Mon, Mar 30, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Por favor
Sarah, those photos are beautiful. Will you send me a high-quality copy of the one titled "Meg girl?" I want to frame it.
Sun, Mar 29, 2009 Submitted by SARAH
It's only me
It's only me (Sarah) with my hunky old camera. If anyone has a good $400 one just laying around that you don't want i'll have it... just kidding enjoy it for yourself! and take picture s and post:)
Sat, Mar 28, 2009 Submitted by Sarah
a blog no more
the penny for your thoughts does not exist anymore, but a new one is here... www.lifeinacamera.blogspot.com does!
Grandpa Dave:
I have to know who took these pictures and I need to know right now! They show signs of genius. Fess up!
Thu, Mar 26, 2009 Submitted by Mom
New baby
Cousin Sheri Beck Brinkerhof had a fine baby boy yesterday. This is the first boy in the Beck family (That lived. She had one that was still-born several years ago, so they are pretty happy.)
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 Submitted by Cranky Cami
Regarding the Southern Utah Activities
Looks ugly, cold, and really boring. And being able to run and hike is terrifically over-rated. [With furrowed brows, a frown, and crossed arms] Hmmmpphhh.
Sun, Mar 15, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Re: "No changes here"
You're right Dad, you look exactly (cough cough hair cough) the same.
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 Submitted by Mom
HJ News of Interest
Thought you might find this article interesting. click here,
Laura: That is a great story. Didn't the same thing happen to Cousin Kelly? The article was a little more explicit than I expected (e.g. amniotic fluid-induced window fog), but I guess the times they are a changin'.
Mom: Yes, the same thing happened to Cousin Kellie. The difference was that she did not want anyone, especially the Herald Journal, to know!
Mon, Mar 9, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Conversation with Calvin
Calvin: What do babies taste like?
Me: Uhhh, Calvin, we don't eat babies.
Calvin: But Baby Sister is in your tummy.
Me: (realizing that all this time we've been telling him about the baby in my tummy he's had a very confused concept of what that really means) Ohhhhhhhhh.
Then we had a nice long talk.
Laura: Babies taste like chicken.
Sat, Mar 7, 2009 Submitted by Cami Sketchup User
All of Laura's Parking Tickets
In case you want to visualize all of Laura's parking tickets, click here, or copy and paste this link:
Laura: Hmmm... that guy by my ticket mountain is rather handsome. Is he single, and more importantly, do you think he could loan me a couple trillion dollars to pay off those tickts?
Mom: Someone is very clever.
Sat, Mar 7, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Olden days pics
I love them. Post more.
Fri, Mar 6, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
1 Trillion Dollars
In case you want to visualize 1 trillion dollars copy and paste this address into you browser window:
http://www.pagetutor.com/trillion/index.html
Reply by Laura: I think I have a trillion parking tickets. That looks familiar.
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Dear Husqvarna
I'm watching you. If you try to play hookey again or sew another hole in Mom's fingernail, I'll send you to the grave myself. p.s., Mom, I'm glad to see you're still using the Melaluca pill box as a pin holder.
Mom:I was actually thinking about taking out a loan and purchasing another pin box. What do you think?
Laura: I like the Melaluca pill box - it's resourceful. But I will loan you a dollar if you need one for a new box. And if you promise to pay it back so that I can give it to the homeless gal at the bus station.
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 Submitted by Calvin
The real lyrics to
I love to see the steeple. I'm going there someday, To feel the holy sparrow To listen and to play. For the temple is a house of God A place of love and booty. I'll repair myself, well, I am young, This is my favorite duty.
Grandma Lynette:This song will never be the same to me again! Calvin, I just need to look at the whole world through your eyes and ears!
Laura: I love the part of the temple ceremony when we get to throw bird seed to holy sparrows, and then we do that self-reparation dance, and then we play basketball, and then we go to speed-dating, and then we kick some booty. I think Calvin would get kicked out of the temple, so it's probably best that he has a couple decades or so to get things straight. And you thought I was irreverent...
Sat, Feb 28, 2009 Submitted by Sarah
WARNING!
Check out my blog for an important warning... you don't want to miss it!
DADickey: Some of us boys are beginning to think that you have something against us.
Laura: Sarah, I absolutely love love (love) it. I'm going to print me a copy and hang it up at work. Now I need you to make one of all my angelic (or silly) nieces. You are a gem.
Reply by Grandma Lynette: I am totally impressed with your abilities! And how timely! Great job!
Fri, Feb 27, 2009 Submitted by Mom
FYI
John Monson, father of Jolayne and Jason, passed away yesterday. He had been quite incapacitated and ill for many years.
Wed, Feb 25, 2009 Submitted by Dining Room-Hall Mortuaries
Husqvarna Viking Condolences
Cami: Oh dear strong viking. I'll never forget the most excellent and useful bags I made with you. Or the scrunchies. And then there was that time you sewed a hole in my mom's thumbnail. That was mean, but we forgave you. Rest in peace (or be cannabalized for parts- I'm all for organ donation).
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Re: pics
Sarah - I love brown and pink together, and shoving Jakey Boy into a corner (just kidding). Your room looks awesome!
Dad - I wept (read: laughed and laughed) when I read about your unfortunate ski story. Are you okay, Daddy Dearest?
Dad: I am not OK. My ego (read: various body parts) is bruised and not expected to recover for some time.
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 Submitted by Karen
New Photos
I don't know about anyone else, but I am loving these pics from "way back". Keep them coming and please send me a copy of all of them.
Sat, Feb 14, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Darin, Darin-he's our man!
Happy birthday! You've always been such a valentine-kind of a guy! I hope you have a great one!
Laura: Happy Birthday to my favorite oldest brother! I love your guts. (I also love those pics you found Mom/Dad.)
Cami: Happy birthday Darin. I remember being so excited in elementary school to skip out on a fantastic valentine's day party so we could go see you one last time at the airport before you left us for two years on your mission. You've always been one of my life heroes.
Mike Happy birthday Darin. You're a great brother.
Happy Birthday Darin. From, Trevin
Thu, Feb 12, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Valentine pictures
Karen, "your" kids are gorgeous. I had to put "your" in quotation marks because obviously they don't belong to you (they look nothing like either alleged parent). I won't turn you in, though.
Wed, Feb 11, 2009 Submitted by Sarah
RULES
Ok every 5 posts everyone (from today on) posts on their blog, you have to post at least one thing on here. This is still Dickeyfam not Grandma and Grandpa Fam. Just a little idea.
Ps... A Penny for your thoughts still exists. :)
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Wow!
Cami, did you take that picture?
Cami: Nope; recall that we have no green grass in the vicinity. It was in an email Monti sent us ealier. I'll forward it to you.
Wed, Jan 28, 2009 Submitted by Cami
Bryn's bedtime prayer
"Dear Heavenly Father,
I'm thankful for everything.
Please bless that tomorrow will be an extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra extra good day.
Well that's all."
Then she hopped into bed.
Laura: Oh, how I love that little girl...
Grandma Lynette: Is Bryn perhaps related to Anne Shirley?
Sat, Jan 24, 2009 Submitted by Lance
Response to Deer Photo
I counted eighteen
Fri, Jan 23, 2009 Submitted by Mom
Note of Interest
The scab on the cat (no, not the "Cat in the Hat", but our cat) came off today. Remember that ugly fight with the nasty feline in the back yard that resulted in the bloody head wound around Thanksgiving? Well, he's hairless but looking much better!
Curious Cami: Perhaps a photo is in order? On second thought Ewww, gross (still).
Fri, Jan 16, 2009 Submitted by Laura
Family Photo
I feel a little underdressed - can I have my dress back on (the one from Karen's wedding)?
Thu, Jan 15, 2009 Submitted by DADickey
Happy Birthday Lynette
You have reached another milestone that measures experience, judgement, empathy, knowledge, maturity, faith, patience, kindness, charity, and understanding, all of which increase the longer you are here on earth. May you enjoy the day and be blessed with many more milestones that just increase all of the attributes listed above. And may I be blessed to share them with you.
Rambunctious Birthday Wishes from Cami and Crew:
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Happy Birthday Jacob!
It's another happy one. You may be young, but you're cute! Happy Birthday Jacob.
Sun, Jan 11, 2009 Submitted by Antonio Vivaldi
The Touch of the Self-Taught Master's** Hand*
You may not be aware that Lance purchased a violin off of the internet and is now trying to learn to play by as as "self taught" project: Here is a documentary on his progress:
*The term "Hand" is used quite liberally here **and also maybe this word
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Megan!
Happy birthday! We hope this day is great. We love you and are happy you're such an important part of our family.
Cami: Happy birthday Megan! We can't wait to come see you later this month. I hope you eat lots of sprinkly ice cream (if that's your kind of thing)or lots of fresh crunchy fruits and vegetables. Lily and Blob also send Martian birthday greetings. Oggg tooggg bigoggg.
Thu, Jan 8, 2009 Submitted by Mom
What can it mean?
The house is quiet- The beds are empty- The ducks are hungry- The driveway has only two cars- The Christmas trees are in their boxes in the shed - There are no pitter-patters or hysterical shrieks of laughter-
What else it means- by Cami The house is quiet- The beds are neatly made- The bread has not been stolen for quacking purposes- The two cars in the driveway are actually driveable (i.e. not habitated by car seats and child paraphanalia)- The cute decorations that are usually there seem fresh again after a winter vacation to the shed- There are no early morning pitter-patters or hysterical shrieks of pain/anger/revenge-
What else it means - by Laura Your room is clean Because it no longer has my stuff in it And you have found your long Smartwool socks that I set on your dresser with the intention of stealing them (but forgot) And put them back in their drawer Where they will not warm my feet-
Mom, again: Sometimes clean is too clean (not usually, but sometimes!) Sometimes quiet is too quiet. Bread is cheap and great entertainment. Socks in the drawer are not nearly so nice as daughters, sons, and grandchildren in the house. I'm sorry you forgot the socks, sort of!
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Parties parties parties
Hear ye, hear ye, here are some dates and times of upcoming holiday parties:
1. Dec. 24th 5:30pm- Christmas Eve dinner and games at Dave and Lynette's house
2. Dec. 25th 1pm- Lucinda Dickey family Christmas party at the Millville Stake Center
3. Dec. 27th 10am- Johnson family Christmas party at the Sports Academy
4. Dec. 31st 6pm- New Years Eve bash at Dave and Lynette's house
Any who can make a reasonable connection to our family (i.e. Tasha's friend's owner's cousin) are invited to all parties.
Thu, Dec 18, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Getting very frustrated...
Can somebody please explain to me why nobody has posted any pictures of the Bryn/Calvin/Grandpa/Grandma reunion?
Mom: We have been having so much fun we haven't had time to take pictures. What with Calvin throwing up and Cami flying off to Denver...!
Fri, Dec 12, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
You May Find This Interesting
I think most of you will find this article from the Deseret News interesting enough to read.Click here
I'm so proud also. I didn't have to call Michael to do the above link. I just called Lynette.
Wed, Dec 3, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Advertisement
Our neighbors the Nethercotts have started a new business. They made posters of major Book of Mormon people. I really like them (the posters). They have a website you can look at. Click here
Oh, I am so proud! I did that link and I didn't even have to call Michael!
Mon, Dec 1, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Exciting enough?
So, you know how we love to share pictures of our exciting lives? I have some cool pictures of the polyps found during my colonoscopy today!
Reply by Mike So, is there anything to be concerned about with these polyps? Usually they just remove them during the colonoscopy. You just as well post them as the picture of the day.
Response by Mom:The doctor said they looked nice (healthy). And he did remove them. They got to take a trip to the biopsy lab.
Laura: Oooh, I would like to see those polyps immediately.
Sat, Nov 29, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Happy Birthday Spudman Mike
I like that you swam in the Snake River in the middle of the winter (practically).
Karen : Happy Birthday Mike! Thanks for being a great big bro. We all love and appreciate you.
Mom: Happy Happy Happy Birthday, Michael. You are a great son! We do love and appreciate you. However, you scared me when you swam in the Snake River, especially when that other guy drowned.
Laura: Instead of a birthday poem, I thought I'd share some memories of Michael from the last few years:
1. One night I was sobbing because I was stood up by the boy with whom I had gone out the night before (and with whom I had exchanged a firm handshake). Jill told Michael to comfort me, so he awkwardly sat down on the couch, put a hand on my knee, and sincerely said, "Laura, you're special." Jill and I didn't stop laughing for days.
2. The day I finally convinced Michael to ride the ridge trail with us, I was a little worried about him since it was his first mountain bike ride. I told him we could stop as often as he liked, and that Chris and I would go very slowly so that he could keep up. He left both of us in the dust and out rode us the entire way.
3. During the entire summer before moving to Boston, every time our friends would gather at Michael's house, he would say something like, "Wow, this is sad. This could be the last time you're ever going to see Julie and Kendall and Ashley and everybody. Do you realize that things are never ever going to be the same? It's really pretty sad, isn't it?"
4. During the past two years that I've been in Boston, Michael likes to call me occasionally and say, "Hey, we're having (insert delicious dish) for dinner tonight and some of your friends are here. We're all sharing laughter and tears and really great conversations. Do you want to come over?"
Reply by Mike Ah the memories. Thanks all for the birthday greetings.
Wed, Nov 26, 2008 Submitted by Karen
Photoshop Project
Hey Dad. That photoshop of Grandpa and Grandma Dickey is really neat. In fact, it's so neat that it made me cry a little. I would love a copy.
Dad: The full size version is now in the file and upload section. If you want a paper picture, send the file to your favorite photo place and they will make you one. Or let me know and I will send it to the Sam's Club near you.
Tue, Nov 25, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Dickey Christmas Party
The annual Dickey Family Christmas party will be held December 25, 2008 at the stake center close to our house. Plan to come and enjoy!
Fri, Nov 21, 2008 Submitted by Trevin
Welcome newest member of the Family
Congradulations Karen and Zac. Its good to see the family growing healthy and strong. I'll say hi to everyone when they come around. Things are going well in Cache Valley, Utah. The weather is pleasant and the seasons changing. Have a good winter. From, Trevin
Karen: Thanks Trev! It's good to hear from you. Hope all is well. We'll see around Christmas! Love you.
Thu, Nov 20, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Important stuff:
Congratulations to Laura for passing her qualifying exams! Way to go.
Also, congratulations to others who have made monumental milestones (yes, I am thinking of someone in particular).
Tue, Nov 18, 2008 Submitted by Mom Lynette
It's somebody's happy birthday today. Can you guess who?
Five foot two, eyes of blue-(with brown and green flecks), Weighs a mere one hundred and two, Happy happy birthday to you. We love you. We love you. Zippity zippity zippity do!
Cami: Bryn got a philisophical look on her face yesterday after gazing into the mirror, and I knew she was going to say something profound. Sure enough, the next words out of her mouth were: "sometimes people can have more than one color in their eyes, like Aunt Laura."
Laura: Thank you ever so much for the birthday poem, Mom. Actually I weigh a hundred and two. Cami, thank you ever so much for the baby girl (she said she will give it to me when it's done incubating). And also thank you Karen and Michael-Jill for remembering my birthday.
Mon, Nov 17, 2008 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Daddy's newest baby:
So I went to my Aunt Noma's funeral in Idaho on Saturday. When I came home, your father had bought this and brought it home: Click here
Cami: So I guess that's where we'll be staying when we come? Is it heated?
Dad: It is heated, conditioned, hot water shower, microwave, stove, fridge, etc. One could live in it if they liked coziness. I can't begin to tell you how exited I am for another granddaughter after a million boys in a row (Jeffrey and Johathan count as 999,997 boys). Way to go.
Thu, Nov 6, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Memories and what to do with them:
To my darling children: (No, I am not dying. I am not even sickly). I am, however, going through all of the treasures in the basement. Currently I am sorting books. Many of you have left your Year Books here. I need to know how sacred they are to you. If you would like, I will continue to keep them here. If you don't much care, I will send them on. Please let me know of your desires. If you should decide to keep them here, at some time I would like you to take them to your own homes so that you can occasionally rearrange them and dust them off!
Laura: Mom: Yes, I would like my yearbooks to remind me of the blissful years I spent in junior and high school. I would like to apply for an extension of keeping them at your house since currently I must keep all my earthly possessions in my bedroom. Someday when I grow up and have a house with a utility closet all of my own, I will remove them from your guardianship.
Dad: I am happy that Grandma Dickey will have an easier time walking up the stairs, but I am a little sad because I (ahem...) concluded many dates on those steps. Because I am a little short, it worked out nicely if I stood on a step so that my beaus of yesteryore could more easily firmly shake my hand goodnight.
From Mom: Never fear, Laura Dear. The steps you love are still quite near. They are on the grass outside the garage. So if you would like, you could bring more beaus and still shake hands with them there. Life is so good.
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Bryn's Special Day
Happy Birthday Bryn! We hope you have a fun day and that all of your cakes have strawberries on them!
Sat, Nov 1, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Kim's blog
I'm sure Michael is going to add Kim and Darins blog site to the litte box above but in the meantime here it is mostly for my sake until Mike quits acting busy in the bishopric and finds time to add it.
http://www.dkdfam.blogspot.com
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 Submitted by Lynette
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Grandma Dickey! We hope you have a great one today!
Wed, Oct 29, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Web Site for Children of all ages
UEN (Utah Education something) has a phenominal website you should check out. It is www. pioneer.uen.org. Username is: pioneer; password is: home. This is a great resource site and the fun one I am using alot at school is the "preschool pioneer". For all of you moms of preschoolers or even first and second graders, there are lots of great activities. My favorite game is "build a neighborhood".
Sun, Oct 26, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
That's a little scary!
Cami, please don't take your children on an African Safari. They are way too brave and might scare the wildlife. However, they are still cute!
Laura: I got so caught up in speculating about Cami's allegedly illegimate half child (can somebody clarify the paternity?) that I completely missed her stated desires of "hugging everyone." I think we should form a line of hugs so that she is sure to not miss out on a single human-contact experience. I know how much she likes that sort of thing.
Cami: Of course, said hugs will be metaphorical. Hmmpf.
Sun, Oct 26, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Lambert the friendly lion
Fri, Oct 24, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Hear ye, hear ye
The Family Jones will be traveling to the crossroads of the West during the holiday season. Our expected travel dates are as follows:
Arrive: SLC 12/16 around 10pm Depart: SLC 1/7 around 10am
All four and a half of us are looking forward to hugging everyone and catching all the germs our loved ones have to offer during the holiday season. Ho ho ho.
Laura: Did you steal a monkey (or half a monkey) from the Franklin park zoo, or are is this some kind of announcement? You have a tapeworm, don't you?
Mike I'd also like to hear the answer to Laura's question.
Dad: I speak to take them back down to the airport on Jan 7, 2009. I think Cami meant by 4 and a half that the collective intelligence in the family comes to 4 and one half. Or is it eight. Please clarify.
Sarah: Ok I am freaked for numorous reasons. First I took a quick glance at the pic and what Cami had said. Laura had the only comment on it. So I looked at blogs and my mom came down and told me to go back to dickeyfam really fast. I went back and Mike had commented then we went to the pic of the day and grandpa had commented. Then I checked my e-mail and when I came back grandpa had commented. Wierd?? Oh well I happen to know exactly what it means. BUT my lips are sealed! call her and find out!! I did!!
Mom: Could this have something to do with the midnight ride of Paul Revere?
Karen: I don't know what anyone else is talking about...especially Paul Revere. I'm just way excited the Family Jones will be gracing us with their presence for the entire Christmas season.
Lance: I think Cami might be pregnant, and I think Paul Revere is the father. What I can't figure out is why this baby only counts as half a person. Must be an east coast thing.
Cami: Interesting fact, that Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride on April 18th.
Mom: Another fact of interest was that Paul Revere rode from Boston to Lexington. Peter and Cami live in Lexington. Wow!!
Tue, Oct 21, 2008 Submitted by Laura
FYI
I like that baby.
Reply by Jill: I like that baby too, he is very adorable and I'm wishing I could cuddle him. I'm glad to see from the photos that Eli is getting some love from Mom. Karen, how are you doing? I have a terrible fear that loved ones of mine might suffer from postpartum issues. I always have to check to make sure this is not happening. Sorry, experience has made me a bit paranoid about the subject.
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Maxwell is Here
Maxwell David (sorry Laura) Bergeson entered the world this morning weighing in at 7 lbs 2 oz. All is well with him and mom. We have'nt been to the hospital yet so no pictures except for the one I took this morning before delivery. I will post it.
By Mom: Did we mention that Max has black hair?
Cami: He's an angel straight from heaven. I located this photo of Eli when he was about the same age.
Mom: Good job locating, Cami!
Laura: I demand to see Max's black hair. Please.
Mom: Thank you for saying please, Laura.
Cami: I demand to see Max's eyes open. Please. Come one Dad; you know how to wake a baby up. Just pinch him or give him a piece of licorice.
Mom: Licorice?!
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Fun on YouTube
There's a fun video under "twin baby moose in sprinkler" in YouTube. Enjoy!
Reply by Laura: I must have those moose twins immediately.
Reply by Jill: Laura haven't you learned anything about having twins?
Tue, Oct 14, 2008 Submitted by Jill
Good Luck!
Karen: This weekend you will be delievering us all another darling nephew and we will be thinking of you. Good luck, and post pictures as quickly as you can, for we all will want to see little Max as soon as he arrives! It will be nice to have the pic of the day be something other than mountain scenery (not that that's not lovely). Love from all of us!
Laura: I call for Max's middle name to be Laura.
Sun, Oct 12, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Re: Day's Happenings
Lance - it looks like you are the only one having a snack. You are a mean friend.
Cami Wait, Lance is in those photos? All I saw was a body-shaped patch of grass. Also, regarding the picture of the day today, I think it's breathtaking and I'd like a large copy.
DAD Cami, I have uploaded the picture in the File Upload and Download page. Lately we have been blowing some of these "pictures of the day" up to 30"x20" at Sam's club and framing them and hanging them on the wall. I will post an example or two. The other day I got a nice frame at DI for $5.00. Other times we have been using pictures with frames that we already have and replacing them.
Fri, Oct 10, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Re: pics of the day
Two things: 1) I think Mount Moran is very beautiful and underappreciated due to it's vicinity to grander tetons, and 2) Rochelle, Angie, and I used to bike to the summit of Signal Mountain a couple times a week. Also, I've cross-country skied there, which wasn't a great idea because it's rather steep. Maybe I'll take snowshoes next time.
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
New Temples
In case you did not read the deseret news today here is the latest on the new temples:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revealed more details Monday about the locations of five new temples announced by President Thomas S. Monson at the church's general conference this past Saturday: " The Philadelphia temple will be built in downtown Philadelphia at Spring Street and Broad Street. " For the temple serving the greater Kansas City area, the site will be in Clay County, Mo., on residential land within the Kansas City limits that is already being developed by the church. The development is known as Shoal Creek. " The temple in Cordoba, Argentina, will be situated on the Belgrano meetinghouse site, next to the present mission home of the church. " The Calgary temple will be built on church-owned land next to an existing chapel in the northwest part of the city, at the intersection of Rocky Ridge Road and Royal Oak Road. " In Rome, the temple will occupy part of a 15-acre church-owned site near the ring road skirting the northeast section of the city. No designs have been completed for the temples announced on Saturday.
Comment by Mom: FYI: Clay County and Jackson County are next to each other. I find this fact rather interesting.
Wed, Oct 8, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Butch's friend guesses
Val Hunsaker? Todd Rasmussen?
Dad: Nope Hint 2: One of Darin's friends.
Mike: John Howell or Ian. Definitely one of those two.
Cami: Jade? (hey, it's a better guess than John Howell)
Dad: Nope, Nope, Nope. I'm waiting for Darin to take a stab before revealing his true idenity. Hint 3: Grade School to middle school.
Darin: I think it is Shane Watterson. Is that right?
Dad: Darin is the lucky winner of the some expenses paid vacation to our home. Call to make arrangements. Or just come. Congratulations.
Sat, Oct 4, 2008 Submitted by Mom
General Conference Impressions so far...
Wow, a temple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!!! I shouted for joy,...again! And I loved Elder Perry's talk centered around Walden Pond as I have been there and enjoy its beauty as well as its literary history. I suspect Laura, Peter, and Cami can relate.
Darin: We are so excited. We celebrated when we heard the news. We have been praying and hoping for this moment for years.
Thu, Oct 2, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Great Life Truths....from children
-If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. -You can't trust dogs to watch your food. -Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. -Never hold a Dust Buster and a cat at the same time. -You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. -Don't wear polka dot underwear with white shorts. -The best place to be when you're sad is in Grandpa's lap.
Sun, Sep 28, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
The Week in Review
We went to the Teton's this week and made it back. Pictures will follow. We also went down to Mike and Jill's to witness his induction into the bishopric. Pictures will not follow.
Reply by Laura:Parental units - it was very naughty of you to go to the Tetons without me. Go to time-out immediately.
Mom - where on earth is your helmet? Also, if your knees bother you at all while you ride, you could raise your seat an inch. That sounds like quite a fun trip you did with the hike and bike to various lakes.
Dad - I am highly suspicious that you transformed your 10' x 10' trailer into a lovely cabin-style trailer big enough to house cabinets, a queen-sized bed, a huge plasma screen TV, etc. Please tell Butch and Marie that I will be looking for a place to stay if I fail the next round of qualifying exams.
Both - I would go again next week if I were you. But take helmets!
Mom: That darned bear took my helmet!
Tue, Sep 23, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Happy Birthday Peter!
I like you because you swim really fast.
Happy Birthday Peter! I like you because you read really fast. Jill
Lynette: I like you because you have a birthday on September 23rd. I also think you are a great person and have quick wit!
Karen: Happy Birthday Peter. I like you because you have a lot of integrity. You truly try to do what you think is correct and do so without shame. I also like that you tease me mercilessly...oh wait, I don't like that...
Cami: Peter, you have a really awesome wife. You must have good decision making abilities. Happy birthday!
Mon, Sep 22, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Happy Birthday Sarah Marie!
Okay, I'm the slowest ever. Here goes this round of "Things we love about the birthday girl:" Add to the list as you please...
Laura: I love how Sarah is always thinking of crazy games to play and things to do. She's so creative and lots of fun.
Karen: I love how Sarah is so compassionate towards others. She is always thinking about how she can help other people...even ones in other countries. She is never happy if someone else is feeling sad. I love you Sarah Bear.
Cami: I like Sarah's planning skills. When she decides to do something she goes all out to the last detail. I also like her enthusiasm for life. I love that she is super mature but can have just as much fun on a playground as the next kid. Happy Birthday!
From Grandma Lynette: Sarah is very good with children. I have been impressed with her patience and tenderness. I also like that she always is happy to talk to me!
From Jill: Sarah is very stylish and can do some great hair dos. She made Mary Kate feel so grown up with all her attentions.
Sun, Sep 21, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Mystery Location Guess
The cement canals?
Gamemaster: Laura is the winner with the correct and first answer into headquarters. The Prize: A two week some expenses paid vacation to downtown Millville. You know the exclusions and exceptions.
Fri, Sep 19, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Another 2 Movies
The new movie in the File Upload section is another Eli movie. It may bring back memories for the other grandchildren.
I also added a video of Lesa and Gavins wedding in the same section.
Fri, Sep 19, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Another Happy!
Sarah Marie, it's your day today! Happy birthday. We hope it's a great one. We love you!
From Lance: Happy Birthday Sarah! I'm sorry that you won't be able to go to primary anymore. Have an awesome day!
Grandpa: One year from being a teenager? This just can't be. I order you to go back in time and be 11 again this year.
Cami: Happy birthday to the new Young Woman! Did you go to camp this year? Being a beehive is super fun. You'll have a great time.
Thu, Sep 18, 2008 Submitted by Karen
Karen Comments
Hey everyone. Imagine my shock and delight when I checked the family website this morning and found a bunch of nice comments about me. Everyone should get a wake-up surprise like that!! Love you guys.
Tue, Sep 16, 2008 Submitted by Jill
Karen comments
Just in case I don't get a tag, I wanted to comment about Karen. I hadn't been in the family long when I noticed that often times Lynette would refer to Karen as "my sunshine." I think that pretty much sums her up. She is sunshine. Thanks Karen. I love you.
From Mom: Oh, this is such a fun game and I do want to play! Karen is also very compassionate (caring). Just like her siblings, this is the one character and attribute I admire the most in all of you.
Tue, Sep 16, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Five things I love about Karen (i.e. Happy Birthday and sorry I'm such a slow dolt)
1. She loves her family and friends and makes them priority. Mom frequently scolded her for having too many 'tardies' in high school, and it was inevitably because she was comforting one of her friends in distress. 2. She has amazingly thick, blond hair that she can wear in braids, pigtails, curly, straight, twisted, in a messy bun, in a school-marm bun, in a ponytail, etc. I really like all the different styles she pulls off and that she doesn't just go with the same-old, same-old. 3. She has a very funny, some-assembly-required laugh that makes everybody in the room join in the laughter. 4. She has really fantastic decorating taste. I know this because I've visited, but maybe you don't know since she's afraid of posting pictures of her beautiful house (because she doesn't want anybody to find out where she lives and steal her ottoman). When she lived in Hawaii, she found cheap things off Craigslist and made their one-year-only apartment into a ridiculously cute and cozy tropical suite. Her house now looks like it's right off the pages of Crate and Barrel. 5. She has freckles on her nose, of which I am severely jealous.
Now it's your turn. If you're tagged, you must submit one (or more) things you like about Karen. This is usually a birthday dinner tradition, but since we couldn't all dine together this year, we're going to have to rely on the world-wide web. First tag: Cami. You get to pick the next one.
What Cami likes about Karen: I liked sharing a room with Karen when we were little and telling really great jokes, and doing impressions like the guy from police academy who was a little special needs and said "you make-a me mad!" Karen would laugh and laugh about this no matter how many times we did it.
Tag: Michael
Mike What I like about Karen is for having grown up and currently enjoy what most would consider all the luxuries in life (popular, beautiful, money, amazing singing voice, perfect kids, wonderful husband, georgeous house, etc...), she is still very down to earth and humble and nice to everybody (Even those of us who had to go through some of the harder knocks in life (twins) and haven't prospered quite the same.)
Tag......... Dave
DADickey: I'm her dad, dad, dad so I love her by virtue of the authority vested in me. However, I am sure I would love her almost as much if I wasn't her dad and I knew her at all, and she was as nice to me, even if I was not her dad, and if I knew her husband and offspring and they were as nice to me, even if I was not their grandpa and dad-in-law. She is just lovable no matter what.
Tag: Sarah
Sarah: I love Karen. I love her because she is like an older sister to me! She is loving and is so much fun to talk to! I miss you! Love ya!!
Tag: Jill,kimberly (mom), and grandma
Kim:
Karen is one of the few people - ok, the only person who will do Tae Bo with me at 2:00 am,get me to jog for more than five minutes, and laugh with me at ridiculous puns - especially any involving names. Karen is one of my very favorite people in the world. I'd be happy for her to move back in with us and stay up with me at night laughing and crying and just generally having a good time. You know what I mean? :-) Love you, Karen! You're the best!
Lance: When I was in middle school and high school, the only thing that saved me from being bullied to the point of being hung up by my whitey tighties because of my last name was my hot sister. So thanks Karen. I'll forever owe you. Love, Lance
Tag: Anyone who wants to contribute.
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
For Karen
Karen, This site will let you download a windows media player for the Mac.
Our ward had a campout this weekend and a couple of things made it rather unique. A movie in the File and Upload section will show some of the fun. We also watched an outdoor video on a big screen on a hillside. I provided the sound system. It was almost like the drive-in movies we used to go to when we were kids.
Laura: I don't remember flying devices at any of our ward campouts. I do remember Wayne Howell pushing us ridiculously high on the mattress-tree swing at Randy Bott's cabin.
Mom: Laura, dear, how nice to know you are still alive! I keep trying to make contact with you. Just so everyone knows, the flying contraption was not actually a part of the ward campout. It was just a couple of guys who borrowed our grass to take off on. So Wayne Howell still holds the thrill record! I am certain you would have enjoyed the water slides.
Fri, Sep 12, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
And the winners Is...
I have received a little piece of good news recently. It seems one of my pictures has been chosen to be on the ATK Ethics Calendar for the month of June next year. This calendar goes out to the 15,000 employees that work for ATK. In addition, I will be receiving 10 extra calendars to distribute to family and friends. By the time the family is supplied there is none left over for friends which works out nicely since I have no friends. So plan on an extra calendar next year for absolutely free (you get what you pay for). No, the chosen picture is not the Shrek version of the Dickey family. I posted it on the web site a month or so ago but I will post again so you can refresh your sensory memory. Meanwhile congratulations to me for something or other.
Cami: Congratulations Dad! Although I was shocked when it wasn't the Shrek family photo. That was quite an accomplishment, you know. The winner is very nice in a composition lighting sort of way, but come on, turning big family into Ogres totally beats any "natural" photo.
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 Submitted by Osama B.L.
Happy Terrorist Day
Reply by B.H. Obama: If you vote for me, I promise you a bigger cave as well as anything else that sounds good in promise form.
Wed, Sep 10, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Karen Marie
It's your special day! Make the most of it and thanks for being part of the family!
DADickey Happy birthday Karen. You are as old as I have been working at Thiokol/Morton Thiokol/Cordant Technogies/Alcoa/ATK. I started working here 3 days after you were born. You must be ancient because it seems like forever to me.
Thu, Sep 4, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Exlusive Video
I have obtained never before seen video of someone who could possibly be the next Stevie Wonder. He apparently did not know about the dark glasses but has most of the rest of the act down. I have posted the video on the File Upload and Download section. As usual you will probably have to change the extension on the end from htm to wmv either before you download it or after.
DADickey Speaking: It has been brought to my attention that certain persons have assended above some of us mere mortals and are searching the internet with a Mac. Accordingly I have hopefully posted a Mac comapatible video of Stevie in the appropriate section.
Cami: We give this movie eight thumbs up. We've watched it on a loop more times than I care to number.
Laura: He plays with so much expression, which makes a small tear well up in the corner of my left eye.
Sat, Aug 30, 2008 Submitted by Kim
Purrface
I'm torn as to who is the real purrface. However, I think Mike and Winnie get my vote for look alikes. Check out Winnie's smile! Just like Mike, no? :-)
Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Freebies
Grandma Johnson is having me go through some of her basement stuff and desires that I give away the following: 1 set or other partial sets of the Illustrated Book of Mormons. I think there are also sets or partial sets of the Illustrated New Testaments. These are the same kind I have that Grandpa Johnson used to sell. Also, there are some Music Encyclopedia books (I have part of a set). If any of you are interested, speak within the next week or they will go to DI.
Laura: I call for the music encylopedias!!!!!!
Cami: Drat; I wanted the music encyclopedias, too. Maybe Laura, you can store them here? :)
Also, I think the illustrated BofM would be so nice.
Dad: I am especially fond of the idea of storing them at Cami's place. It is very servant of you to offer Cami.
Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Re: White Pine Video
Dad, I fully expected to watch a 2 1/2 hour hike video. I did watch and enjoy the five-minute slide show and liked the song, too. Looks like you had a lovely time at one of my favorite places to bike / hike / swim / camp.
Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Submitted by Cami
A new adjective for your vocabulary
Cami: Here's your sandwich Bryn, and I cut it into triangles just like you asked for.
Bryn: Thank you mom! How very servant of you.
DADickey: I like the new word. How very servant of you to introduce us to it.
From Grandma Lynette I think Bryn hit it on the nose!
Tue, Aug 19, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
D&C 121:39
Both Darin and I had bad experiences with Flaggers up Logan Canyon. They were different flaggers so I will just tell you my story. Rather that retyping everything I will include a copy of the letter that I sent to the construction company.
We had the misfortune of running into the flag lady from heck last night (29 July 2008). She was working on one of your projects and this is how it went down:
The project was the Tony Grove road repaving project. We were traveling up to Tony Grove at about 5:45 pm when we came upon a couple of dump trucks and a company truck parked along the side of the road. There was no one in sight so we assumed that the work was done for the day. We proceeded to pass the trucks when a female person (I can't call her a lady) jumped off of the truck at the front of the line and began yelling and screaming at us. We stopped and asked her what the problem was. She never did explain what was going on, but kept screaming to back up and get in the end of the line. This seemed a little stupid since we were already at the front of the line so I pulled over in front of the lead truck (which by the way was the safe thing to do as there was another truck coming from the other direction). This further infuriated her and she kept up the tirade after the truck passed, insisting that we back up to the end of the line right now. So we proceeded to do so with her ranting and raving the entire way. The lane was extremely narrow and we are elderly and I began to run off the road so I had to pull forward a little to get back on the road. She stood in front of the car and refused to move so that I could do so and continued screaming to get to the back of the line. Luckily one of your trucks backed up enough to let us in. When she was done with her power trip she decided to let the two cars in the line go before the trucks so I had to pull out of the line and move to the front of the trucks where I was in the first place. I realize that the flagger's job is tough but we are not criminals in any sense of the word. However, I have seen criminals arrested with much more respect than we received from this woman. I have been in a prisoner of war camp and was treated much better by those guards than this woman showed us. We were totally humiliated and scared by her actions. I would suggest a couple of things:
1. If you are going to keep her employed, get her some anger management training. 2. Have her take a course in public relations. We would have been just as cooperative if she had just explained in a professional manner what was going on and what she wanted us to do. 3. Give her some training explaining that the flagger should be at the other end of the line stopping traffic rather that sitting is some truck at the front of the line. 4. If you can't provide any of the above training, move her to a job that entails guarding prisoners or arresting people. I really have never been so rudely treated by anyone anywhere in my life. I did not get her name but she was on the east end of the paving operation at about 5:45 pm. She was in her twenties or early thirties and blondish. Your truck drivers will know who she was. Everyone else at the incident was professional and kind.
Reply by Laura: Dear Elderly Parents, I'm sorry you were treated so rudely. My parents taught me to behave better. Love, Laura
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil, be not evil...
I had quite the laugh when I saw those pictures with the captions!
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 Submitted by
Mom's Quote of the Day
I am paraphrasing a quote attributed to Napolean that I heard on a news commentary the other day. He was speaking of John Edwards and his extracurricular activities. Here it is:
"When you have been betrayed or hurt by someone, don't automatically attribute it to malice on the part of the offender. Very often it is mere stupidity."
I think that should make everyone (except the offender) feel better. And perhaps even the offender can feel a little bit better.
Thu, Aug 7, 2008 Submitted by Lynette
Pics of the Day
I'm quite enjoying these! Keep them coming.
Wed, Jul 30, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Guess
Dad, I think that pic is taken on the other side of the Tetons (Idaho side).
DADickey Speaking You are correct that it was taken on the west side of the Teton's. Clue: It is about 143.35 miles south of the Tetons right close to where we ate dinner the other night.
Laura: Hmmm... it sounds like that's not actually the Tetons at all then. Tony Grove? Franklin Basin? Willow Flats? Paris, ID?
Cami: It's Tony Grove taken from the cliffs side. Shouldn't there be a moose in those rushes?
DADickey Speaking Cami nailed the location. Sorry I did not confirm the location. I just thought that since Cami was so precise in her description that everyone would just know she was right.
Tue, Jul 29, 2008 Submitted by Trevin D. D.
Still working
I have maintained perfect attendance at my job now for 8 months. I go swimming every other day. And sold my car and scooter, and purchased an almost new Jeep Renegade.
Tue, Jul 29, 2008 Submitted by Laura
FYI
I like your pictures of the day, Dad. Post away.
Mon, Jul 28, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Happy Birthday!
Yo Ho Ho and a hearty happy birthday to Trevin! We hope you have a delightful 33rd birthday.
Cami adds: Yes, happy birthday Trevin. May all your hopes and dreams come true.
Laura: Happy Birthday older brother! I love you and hope you have a fabulous day and year.
Mike Hey Trev, happy birthday.
Sun, Jul 27, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Triathalon Hero
Okay, you modest Pleasant Grovers. We need pictures of the big event! I was also wondering how well Michael was walking today. Way to go!
Reply by Mike There are a few photos on Jill's blog. We'll post some here when I figure out how to do it. Legs are feeling good today. My foot is the only thing that is a bit sore.
Wed, Jul 23, 2008 Submitted by Lance
Happy B-day to a special lady
Happy birthday honey! I love you. Thank you for everything that you do for me. You're the best wife a man could ask for.
Reply by Laura: Happy Birthday Dani! We love you.
Reply by Mike: Happy Birthday Dani!
Cami says Happy birthday Dani! If I were there I would build you a cake shaped like a haircut with new highlights. :)
Mon, Jul 21, 2008 Submitted by Lynette
Happy Happy Happy!
Happy birthday to Kimberly! We hope you're enjoying a good one.
Cami: Kim, I'm sure glad you were born and that you're part of our family. I don't think I would have survived my entry into motherhood without your sage wisdom. And you're also a lot of fun to hang out with. Happy Birthday!!!
Reply by Laura: Kim, I love you more than cherries, bikes, or Pilot pens. Happy Birthday to one of my favorite older sisters!
Mon, Jul 21, 2008 Submitted by Jill
O.K. everyone....
I finally have a blog! I'm posting it on the family website because I'm pretty sure you all are the only ones who would actually care to read it, so enjoy. The first entry is VERY exciting!
Thu, Jul 17, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Picture Answers
See the photo Album.
Wed, Jul 16, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Trip Report
Trip Report-Yellowstone Country Objective-Rest and Relaxation achieved through hard play.
Itinerary: Jul 7-10 - We stayed at the Stonefly Lodge as quests of Sheryl and her family. See http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p140861/photos for pictures of the place. Pros: Everything about the place was a pro. Great bedroom, wireless internet, game room, theater room, hot tub, river flowing by, great company, washer and dryer, great kitchen, garage for the toys and so forth. Highlights: Two five mile floats down the river, one 26 mile bike ride up to Mesa Falls, and 9 great meals (we missed three of them cause we got there late), one ride to bechler river and cave falls, a tournament involving pool, air hockey, and table tennis, and no time to watch movies. Cons: The river has rocks in the bottom of it, which my butt came in contact with and cracked or bruised my tailbone. This happened on Wednesday night. Jul 10-11 Yellowstone Park - We stayed at the Madison Camp Ground. Pros: Quiet camp ground next to the Madison river. Since one of us is now an old person we get into the parks for free and the campgrounds are half-price. So feel free to take us along on any of your campouts. Great setting for a ranger talk at night. Cons: You can't choose your camping place so we ended up in a camp right next to the restroom with a youth group on the west, a fishing group about 20 feet away from our tents and no grass. The ground was so hard you couldn't get tent pegs in. I also loaded the bikes on the back of the car wrong and one of the tires was positioned in back of the exhaust pipe. The result: a flat tire cause the tube melted, A blown tire when I tried to put the spare tube in, and no bike tires or tubes on sale in either of the parks. Highlights: Uncle Tom's trail, a walk between Uncle Tom's trail and Artist point, the maul and museum at Canyon, a delightful picnic by Norris, the ranger talk that night, a walk ride (I, the dad, put Lynette's front wheel on my bike so I could ride since I was not very good at walking) and Lynette walked into the Lonestar Geysor, a stop for lunch at Grants Village, and a ride down to Colter bay.
Teton Park: - We stayed at Colter Bay. Pros: A great camping spot, beautiful car rides, a hike around Liegh Lake, a picnic by String Lake, finding a bike tire and tube at Dornan's bike shop, a so-so ranger talk, a great nights sleep, no bears in camp, a hike to Heron Lake the next morning, and an uneventful ride home. We got home at 5:30 pm Saturday night.
Cons: None except a sore rear end. Highlights: See the Pros section.
Wed, Jul 16, 2008 Submitted by Lynette
Guessing where we were:
As you are guessing, keep in mind that Yellowstone Lake is up 10 feet this year from any year we visited when you were children. Many childhood play areas are covered in this water. Laura, I'm so glad you like this game!
Cami: 1. Moose Village where Laura buried a lung 2. The bridge where we had a family picture taken (and we all would have been wet this year) 3. Bridge on Jenny lake lookout hike (I think I waded to the left of the bridge last time I went on it) 4. Lewis Lake (but it's hard to tell without the snow) 5. Jenny lake 6. Uncle Tom's Staircase 7. Artist Point 8. Ampitheater, but it doesn't look like West Thumb (unless they bulldozed the stage) 9. West Thumb Village Grill and General Store where you can buy magnetic lizard earrings
I'm guessing the [submerged] sandbar is in there somewhere, but I can't tell where.
Reply by Dad Cami is ahead now with 5.75 right answers. She got 1/2 point of recognizing that the amphitheater is not in West Thumb and 1/4 point for recognizing that the sand bar is buried somewhere in one of the pictures. The correct answers will be posted tomorrow at noon.
Wed, Jul 16, 2008 Submitted by Sarah
Please
Mike i was wondering if you could add Dani and my blogs to the family site! Pease.
The web adresses are
Lance and Dani: www.lanceanddani.blogspot.com
and
Sarah: www.galoreandmore.blogspot.com
THANKS
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 Submitted by Laura
My guesses
Left to right, top to bottom: 1. Moose Village (including the grocery store where I worked and the bar over which I lived) 2. Yellowstone Lake (Near West Thumb) 3. Not sure... maybe also Yellowstone Lake? 4. Jackson Lake 5. Jenny Lake 6. Uncle Tom's Staircase (by Grand Canyon) 7. Uncle Tom's Staircase 8. West Thumb Ampitheater 9. West Thumb General Store
Reply by DAD: So far Laura is the winner. However she only has 4 out of 9 correct. What she has won is an all expense paid vacation to the Dickey Home for the duration of her stay. (excluding travel expenses to and from, personal side trips, shopping sprees, entertainment expenses, personal hygiene supplies, and ibuprophen.) If anyone can beat her right guesses they will be the lucky winner and she will lose all rights to the winnings. Good luck!
Mon, Jul 14, 2008 Submitted by Dani
Conformed
Well everybody I have conformed to the blogging world. I started a blog for Lance and I to keep everyone updated on the happenings. It is lanceanddani.blogspot.com Have fun dont expect to much from it at first!
Reply by Sarah: I have one too. It is private but i can give out permissions. it is www.galoreandmore.blogspot.com! Hope every one is good!!!
Reply by Laura: Hey, Webmaster! Maybe you could add these links to the main page, eh?
Thu, Jul 10, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Re: More Wanna-Be's
Sheryl's girls clearly are much better at recreating that photo than we are ever likely to be. Please tell all in attendance that I think you're a big bunch of jerks for not inviting me.
Tue, Jul 8, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Feeling the Empathy
I was just drifting down the river leasurly when my tailbone came in contact with a great big rock. I can now walk just like Zack, cry just like Zack, and get lots of sympathy from family and strangers, just like Zack. I hope I recover just as fast as Zack (have you recovered, Zack?). I know that Zack also is feeling the empathy even as he reads this.
Reply by Laura: Let me get this straight: Zack hurt his back doing a front flip over fireworks, and Dad hurt his tailbone while river rafting in the Tetons? I feel sooooooo sorry for you guys I'm going to drown my pillow with tears tonight.
Tue, Jul 1, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Birthday Festivities
Wow - it looks like you guys had pretty much the best girls' day ever. I'm totally jealous that I couldn't go. Mary Kate - Happy Birthday, sissy! I love you times a thousand jillion plus four.
P.S. I must have glitter toes immediately!
Lynette: Holy cow! How fun was that! You get to be the chairman of my next birthday party, Jill! Good job.
Mon, Jun 30, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Mary Kate
Mary Kate, Mary Kate--she's the girl who's never late. Happy birthday on this date. We hope much fun you do create!
Cami: Mary Kate, I'm glad you are so much fun to be around, probably because you've had nine years of practice.
Sun, Jun 29, 2008 Submitted by Jill
Thanks for sending those pictures Dave. I'm going to make the best scrapbook page ever.
Fri, Jun 27, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Hey
Jill, I'm still waiting for a blog entry from you. Also, Michael, I think we should add Sarah's blog (and Jill's when she gathers herself) to the Dickeyfam page.
Wed, Jun 25, 2008 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Socialism doesn't sound so great!
The following is a letter from Uncle Steven and I thought you might like to know how life is in Sweden. He has been there since the end of May.
Dear Family, I was in an editorial mood today....mostly my bias about economics.
Gasoline = 10-12 dollars per gallon........most foods from grocery stores is double to triple the US cost...i.e. fresh milk is difficult to find, so one purchases boxed milk for about 2-3 dollars per quart or liter. To send a basic one page letter by post is nearly 2 dollars, and if missionaries don't place enough postage on the envelope, they are billed an additional 6 dollars.....or it does not fly. The purchase price of a simple single-speed monarch missionary bicycle is over 500 dollars. A one-way city bus ticket can be 5-8 dollars instead of the US price of about 1 dollar. I drive a car manufactured in the Czech Republic. It is simple, basic and functional. It has a 1.2 liter engine with a five speed and 4 tires. Nothing akin to our nice Buick Park Avenues. Keeps us humble. Sales tax here is 25% ....even on labor, with most income taxes hitting 50-60 percent. Count your blessings. Basic cost one year ago was listed at 1600 dollars per month per missionary couple. Today that has risen to over 3,000 dollars and rising every day as the world hammers the US dollar to death.
Part of our work is to deposit funds into the missionary debit cards. The exchange rate is recalculated every two to three days and the US dollar drops in value against world currencies.....daily. Two years ago one US dollar would buy 9 Svenska Kronor. Today our rate is in the 5 to 6 Kronor range. Even though we (US) support the world, we are taking serious hits on dollar currency values. Interesting in light of the fact that the US through loans, outright gifts, and governments giveaways, holds up the world financially, we suffer the brunt of currency devaluation. Have I missed something?
In most socialistic countries, I see limited incentive for many wage earners to put in a serious hard day on the job. Everything is done with appointments and paper work. For instance, I can't just show up at a repair shop and have work done at that time. Set up an appointment three or four weeks away and wait.....even though the shop workers are sitting around. A simple home repair job that would take us an hour at home could strech into a full day here....if one waits long enough.
Here we use no bank checks at all. Cash and electronic transfers. Much of my day is taken up sorting through dozens of invoices to make payments for apartments, buildings, electricity, electric lines, oil, gas, bicycle repairs etc. Many invoices are two pages long. Detail, bureaucracy, and duplicity on the highest level. We don't need higher income taxes, sales tax, paper work and more waiting waiting in line in the US. We do just great back home; even though some parts of our business, political and professional world frustrate us. You can put the numbers together. No wonder Europeans can fly to the US with empty suitcases, fill them with merchandise and clothes, then fly home and trip is paid for with the savings. We can appreciate what we have in the west.....even though we in the US are experiencing high inflation rates.
Sorry I've babbled on. No sermons, just the way it is. So much for my semi-political statement. Good info though.
Dad J
Tue, Jun 24, 2008 Submitted by Mike
Today is somebody's birthday
Happy birthday kid.
Addition by Mom:Yea! Happy Birthday Lance. I hope you have a great one!
Cami: Lancer Pancer with golden brown locks, Knows a lot about scaling rocks. In hide and seek he climbed a tree; now he's turning 23.
Fri, Jun 13, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
The Rest of the Story
I posted an interesting article written by the person that founded the weather channel. It is in the file file upload and download section of this website. It is about global warming and is not the type of article that the mainstream news organizations would publish. When you finish reading it go out and enjoy the sunshine.
Wed, Jun 11, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Some pity, please!
This is not really noteworthy but I felt we needed something new to read! Anyway, it snowed this morning (June 11th) and we have frost warnings for tonight. On the brighter side, everything is lush and green and the birds sing me pretty songs!
Sun, Jun 1, 2008 Submitted by Mom
A thought for this Sabbath
Here's a quote that I came across that I felt fitting for the family at this time:
"No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education, to the development of such qualities as patience, faith, fortitude, and humility. All that we suffer and all that we endure, especially when we endure it patiently, build up our character, purifies our hearts, and expands our souls, and makes us more tender and charitable, more worthy to be called the children of God...and it is through sorrow and suffering, toil and tribulation, that we gain the education that we came here to acquire and which will make us more like our Father and Mother in Heaven." Orson F. Whitney
Sat, May 31, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Busy Week
We have had a busy week. Mike and Jill and family were up last weekend. They stayed til Tuesday then went home. I spent the rest of the week finishing the bathroom and am now happy to report that it is now finished (except for a few minor details). Mike and Jill came back Thursday night for Vere's viewing and for the funeral Friday. They left for home Friday night about 10:00 pm. Today (Saturday) we spent the day catching up. I (the dad) even deep-cleaned my bedroom, which has not been done for some time now. Now I don't know what to do with the stuff that was in there. Maybe Ebay or something. Lynette gives a lesson tomorrow in Sunday School. I posted a movie in the file and upload section that shows Mary Kate, aka Lance wanna-be, climbing a dangerous prepici....out croppin....vertical challang...,ok it was a wall. The movie is called mov01931.mpg. I forgot to change the name before I uploaded it.
Fri, May 30, 2008 Submitted by Lance and Dani
Happy Birthday
Dani and I wanted to be the very first to wish Cami a happy birthday...so uh...Happy Birthday, and stuff...I guess...uh huh...that'll be all for now. Carry on.
Further more (by Mom) I would like to wish you a very happy birthday and tell you how much we appreciate you and your family in our family. We hope you have a delightful day do lots of fun and exciting things!
Sun, May 25, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Sad Note
Jill's grandfather, Vere Johnson, passed away after fighting infection and old age for a month or so. He died on Sunday May 25, 2008 around 1:00 pm. Mike and Jill were in the valley at the time so Jill was able to be with him as he passed on.
Fri, May 16, 2008 Submitted by Trevin
New Job going well
I have a new job in the medical enterprise. I have been working there for around a 1/2 year now and thing are going well. I won a new medal today after defeating the pixy at ground Zero and am now a supreme soldier with a view to achieve the all the medals for excellancy on the battle field at ground zero.
Reply by Laura: I'm glad you like your job - is it still with Hyclone? Also, good luck at the battlefield.
Mom - how is Kim's baby?
Thu, May 15, 2008 Submitted by Lynette
Prayer-worthy
Cousin Kimberly Beck Martin (Marilyn and Darrell's daughter) had an emergency C-section yesterday afternoon and delivered a baby girl. The problem was that the baby wasn't due until August. She weighed 1 pound 14 ounces. Her name is Lexie Christine. They posted a picture of her on My Family (Johnson) site.
Thu, May 15, 2008 Submitted by Lance
Update
Some of you may already know, and some of you may not. Dani and I recently drove to florida for a summer sales job. It didn't work out so well so four days after we got there, we turned around and came back to Utah. I've posted some pictures of our adventurous road trip.
Cami says... I think that was a really smart move, Lance, to get out so soon. This could have been the worst summer of your life but instead you turned it into a nice cross-country road trip. Goodonya!
Sun, May 11, 2008 Submitted by Jill
New family member
We want to introduce you all to the newest member of the Mike Dickey family. Her name is Winnie and she is a 9 week old Goldendoodle (mix between a Golden Retirever and a poodle) puppy. She is absolutley the sweetest thing ever and we are all in love with her, with maybe the exception of Jonathan but he's coming around. We went to the temple grounds today to take some pictures of our little darling so you could all get a look. I'm sure you'll conclude that she is the best looking member of the family. Also, happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there, especially Lynette. We love you all so much and miss you.
Reply from Mom Lynette Your new baby is beautiful and we can't wait to meet her. I just thought you should know that I had a definite vision where you had a blonde little girl, so you're not done yet!
Reply from Sarah- Don't tell Mike and Jill's family, but i'm going to "borrow" (kidnap) their dog. I plan to do it once i've got a plan. Ok I won't really because i have no way to do that. I love her! She is just the furriest baby girl I have ever seen? Was she a Mothers Day gift? Well she is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!
Cami Mom, I think Winnie definitely counts as a cute blonde haired little girl (sometimes visions are symbolic). And Jill, did you really name your dog after your grandma?!? That's awesome.
Sat, May 10, 2008 Submitted by Lynette (Mom)
Happy Mother's Day
Allow me to be the first to wish all you mothers out there (along with the future, potential mothers) a very happy and cheery "Mother's Day"! May you get served breakfast in bed and receive at least a couple of dozen red roses. You are wonderful! Then give your cute husbands and children a hug from me.
Sun, May 4, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Jeffrey and Jonathan driving to church at age 4
Okay, I laughed and laughed at my four-year old grandsons driving their jeep to church. Such clever fellows! Next week perhaps they will give me a ride to church.
Sat, May 3, 2008 Submitted by Cami
A new movie - Calvin and Bryn have a hard time sharing the ABCs
Fri, May 2, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Eli's first!
Oh, happy birthday you cute little boy! Tell mommy that you can eat all the cake and ice cream you want today. And post pictures!
Fri, May 2, 2008 Submitted by Cami and Crew
Happy Birthday Eli Cotton Gin!
He's got the cutest frown I've ever seen!
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 Submitted by Robert Dickey
Family Reunion
Remember: June 13th and 14th. More to come!
Thu, Apr 24, 2008 Submitted by Lance
Let it snow?
Now I don't want to lose my reputation for being the worlds biggest snow lover, but I can't figure out why it is still snowing twice a week here in cache valley(see photo). It is making it very difficult to enjoy a few last minute rock climbs before I head off to Florida. On a happier note, I've just been hired to teach all four sections of the USU rock climbing classes next fall!!!
Cami Congrats little bro! Leave it to you to find a job doing what you love. Do we have to start calling you Professor Lance?
Tue, Apr 22, 2008 Submitted by Lynette
It's another happy one!
Christopher Dye, you are the man of the day! Happy Birthday.
Mon, Apr 21, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Danielle and Bryan
Oh, good job! I'm so glad that you were there to support and cheer and shoot photos! Thank you.
Mon, Apr 21, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Marathon Madness
The family Jones was kind enough to invite me along for their Patriot's Day festivities. We went to mile 19 of the Boston Marathon and cheered on Uncle Beesch and cousin Danielle. They both looked great and still had enough energy for high fives and smiling. We did not see Lance Armstrong (well... Cami claims she might have). I'm sure Cami will post pictures since she spent the entire time looking through a viewfinder whilst Peter and I kept the children from being trampled.
In other news, I ran an entire 1.5 miles a couple days ago, and have waddled to and fro since.
Finally, just where the heck is Beaver Dam?
Reply by Dad: Beaver Dam is a town in the pass between Logan and Tremonton (Valley View Highway). You turn off there to take the road to Cutler dam which is a real dam on the Bear River between Cache Valley and Box Elder county. You go to cutler dam to catch the fish. We did not bike there as it was easier to go in the car.
Sun, Apr 13, 2008 Submitted by Garndpa and Grandma
Declaration #1
We declare that one April 13, 2008, 1:15 pm we opened the door of our home in Millville and found all well there after returning uneventfully from Lexington, Somerville, and Boston, MA. Be it known that the care and the hospitality shown there on our behalf were unequalled in quality and quantity. May good fortune and prosperity follow all those who participated.
Sun, Apr 13, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Another Double Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Dad and Calvin:
Dad Dad Dad He's Our Dad We're so Glad He's Our Dad.
Wed, Apr 9, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
It's a double "Happy Birthday"!
Happy birthday to our four-year old dynamic duo! Jeffrey and Jonathan, we love you and hope you have a great birthday!
Tue, Apr 1, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Calvin can read!
Calvin learned how to read today! Here is the proof:
Sat, Mar 29, 2008 Submitted by Lance
Another Mind Tease
Here's a question: What is the final number in this sequence: 344422255339993332 Hint: Ben Cook could figure this one out in a matter of seconds.
Cami: Sorry Lance, I don't have time to wade through the almost 1 billion possible combinations (918,330,048 to be exact), and my communicator doesn't autimatically do it. So I think I'll take my 1 in 8 chance and just guess 7.
Mom: Who's Ben Cook? I guess---well, I need another clue!
Cami: Aha, I just got it. I thought at first it was one of those fancy codes that automatically figure themselves out, but now I see it is just like my communicator and the answer is 6. 46666663 7889999999955533.
Lance: Congratulations Cami on solving the puzzle. 6 is the correct answer. Way to use your communicator (telephone) keypad to figure it out.
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 Submitted by Mom
FYI
Brandon Howell's wife had a fine baby boy this morning. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and will probably be named "Max". I figured out the puzzler thanks to Cami's clue.
Tue, Mar 25, 2008 Submitted by chris
puzzler
What's the next line?
1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 13112221 Reply by Dad: Eight, 8, VIII, 100B, 10Q, 08H, ---, 0001, llllllll, 22, H or something like that. Thats my guess.
Cami 1113213211
Reply by Dad in Frustration: I don't get it.
Cami Don't worry; I've seen something like this before. Here's a hint: each item in the sequence is a description of the previous item. Can you come up with the next one?
Reply by Mike - Next one: 31131211131221
Reply by Dad: I get it now. The next one is Eight, 8, VIII, 100B, 10Q, 08H, ---, 0001, llllllll, 22, H or something like that. Or maybe: 13211311123113112211
Chris So many winners. Cami wins for first correct answer. Mike wins for first next correct answer. Dave wins for quickest response, telling the truth, getting the second next correct answer, and gets the grand prize for finding a new undiscovered numerical pattern.
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Reminder:
As you are planning your summer calendar, don't forget: Dickey Family Reunion June 13, 14 Camp Over up above Porcupine Dam Hot showers included! Rob and Brenda in charge--more details to come later.
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Uncle Steven
Uncle Steven is going under the knife the first part of the week to eliminate his cancerous prostate. His brothers, sisters and children are having a special fast/prayer day Sunday. I am sure he would appreciate your prayers in his behalf.
And Michael, what exactly are we supposed to do on pi day?
Wed, Mar 12, 2008 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Internet site for children
Here is a fun interactive web site for children K-2: www.starfall.com
Sun, Mar 9, 2008 Submitted by Karen
Comment on the Twins' New Toy
Mike, Zack is mad as heck because you got his truck he's been begging me for!
Reply by Mike Ah, let him have one. They don't cost much. Besides, he works hard. I think he wants a Tacoma anyway. This one is a Frontier.
Sun, Mar 9, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Retired
It just occured to me that you folks living more than a hundred miles from us may not know about the latest retirement around here. Craig Jessop announced that he was moving on to other opportunities and leaving the tabernacle choir. He cited needing more family time and wanting to teach at some university in the future. His relatives tell us that he was just plain exhausted from the relentless schedule required to keep the choir going. My only claim to fame was that I was in Craig's first choir. Now I have no claim to fame. In other news, Lynette's brother Steve and his wife were called on a mission to Sweden. An hour later the doctor called and informed him that he tested positive for prostate cancer. So he is going to take care of that and then go on the mission. In other news there is no other news cause it has been a slow and uneventful week.
Reply by Laura: I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Steven. That must have been devastating after receiving a call to his other home country. Keep us posted. Also, I'm sorry to hear Craig Jessop retired. Now how is Millville going to be famous?
Fri, Mar 7, 2008 Submitted by Cami
What my kids have been watching on YouTube of late
Karen: We watched first thing in the morning this morning and it was a big hit. As a side note, Eli ate some beans this morning...this is very big news.
Lance: I've already watched it sixty seven times today!
Mom: Oh, be still my heart! What a find!
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 Submitted by Jill
Reply to article
This article could only have been written by a MAN!
Cami's Reply Even though it was written in the 1950s, really all of that advice is still pertinent today and I know I abide by all of it's precepts.
Jill- Your slideshow is awesome. Nice job!
Photo of me- *hangs head in shame*
Dad's Reply It was written by a very well adjusted and happy and content woman.
It was a great movie Jill. It will be interesting to see who goes home with the Dickey Family Oscar for best picture this year.
Laura's reply: I don't even have to try to follow those rules. They are totally inherent to my core nature.
Wed, Feb 27, 2008 Submitted by Jill
All You Need is Love
Here's a little slide show I put together for a Relief Society presentation. Many of you are featured in it so I thought you might enjoy seeing it. ENJOY!
Reply by Laura: I love your slideshow Jill. Could somebody help me know how I can steal the pictures and use them for my screensaver? (I can figure out the screensaver bit, it's getting the slideshow into individual pics that has me baffled...) I watched the slideshow at 4:00 this morning (I had to go to the bathroom, and then for some reason I decided to check the Dickeyfam), and even though I was half-conscious, I got teary-eyed.
Wed, Feb 27, 2008 Submitted by Chris
Lance's Fire Pics
Great fire picture! Will you come to the East Coast and do a show at Laura's house??
Mon, Feb 25, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Response to pics:
Sunday dinner: Very pleased to finally meet the new dining room table. What happened to the old one?
Pyro-Lance: Cami and I are worried sick that you burned down Batty's favorite place to rule the house.
Dad's pets: I believe Karen thinks they are wild boars. She obviously didn't listen to your nature lessons as well as I did, which is further proof that I am your favorite.
Reply by Mom: The older dining room table went to live with Janet and Blake. We actually ate on it last Monday night when they invited us over for dinner. I think the table was happy to see us!
Sun, Feb 24, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Rumors
I hear rumors that Sarah has a new arm sling and Matthew has a new blue bunny. But I won't believe it until I see a pictures of them on this site.
Fri, Feb 15, 2008 Submitted by Sarah
Do you mean it??
Hey Mike...
Does this sound familiar????:
Happy Birthday Darin!!! We love you and hope your new job is going well. Also, Happy Valentines Day to everybody.
I think Karen also wrote that first. Hummmmm??????
Reply by Mike Sarah, shhhhhh. You're not suppose to tell anybody. I don't think anybody would have noticed.
Thu, Feb 14, 2008 Submitted by Mom (Grandma Lynette)
Happy Valentine's Day, of course!!!
To all of my valentine cherubs out there: Happy Valentine's Day! Alas I was remiss and sent no chocolate or flowers or hearts. However, I do send my love and hope it suffices! It's also low-fat and inexpensive! Hugs to you all.
Thu, Feb 14, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Reminder's
To keep you folks out of trouble may I remind you that it is Valentine's Day today and you should do something special for your sweetheart. So Happy Valentine's Day Lynette. To further keep yourselves out of trouble may I remind you that it is Darin's birthday today and even though he is approaching old age we should wish him a Happy Birthday. So, Happy Birthday Darin. And a good day to the rest of you also.
Karen: Happy Birthday Darin!!! We love you and hope your new job is going well. Also, Happy Valentines Day to everybody.
Cami: Happy Birthday Darin! You are a Dang Awesome Really Inventive Nerd (done in the voice of Laura's insultinator).
Mike: Happy Birthday Darin!!! We love you and hope your new job is going well. Also, Happy Valentines Day to everybody.
Tue, Feb 12, 2008 Submitted by MOM!
Favorite Item Ever
So, what's the favorite thing you have gotten through the U.S. mail? Mine is a baggie of Root Beer Extract, sent to me by none other than CAMI! She sent me the recipe for pulled pork with root beer sauce in it, then sent me the extract in a zip-lock bag!
Cami says Oh, I'm so glad it made it there. I did it in the spirit of Jonathon and Mrs. Brisbee. I was afraid the USPS was going to puncture it somehow, spilling the extremely potent root beer extract on other people's mail (I'm pretty sure that's a federal offense), and then I was going to be put in jail for the rest of my life. That's a load off of my mind.
Fri, Feb 8, 2008 Submitted by Sarah
Sounds like fun
I am feeling a little better. Are you guys playing Gutair Hero? I'm guessing your at Mike and Jill's.
For Mary Kate:
Megan and i will be playing on webkinz if you want to play with us. Just call us.
Reply by Mike Yeah, everybody is at our house right now. I'll have Mary Kate get on Webkinz if I can get her off guitar hero for a few minutes.
Fri, Feb 8, 2008 Submitted by Cami
What Bryn said to me at 4pm
"Word Girl is on, Mom. It really is Friday!"
I had been telling her it was Friday all day long, and each time she seemed suspicious. Alas, I think the TV schedule is more convincing than I am.
Sun, Feb 3, 2008 Submitted by Shami and Shalvin and Shaura
Movie Fun-The boy who just wanted to sleep and sleep and sleep
Please note that we do not feed our son coffee nor do we allow him to talk back to us in this manner. No toddlers were harmed in the making of this film.
Edict by DADickey: If this type of behavior is encouraged any further, we will take measures to gain custody of your children as you are obiviously unfit for parenthood. We will probably do the same for Laura's child also as it really should not be near you either. Utlra sound pictures please, Laura.
Reply by Chris: Calvin: You're awesome. I thought that was real, up until you threw elmo at your mom. That never happens; it was then I knew something was up.... Laura: Pregnant?? Well this is news. You'd better have a good explanation.
Mom's explitive: Laura, dear, what's that you are hiding? (I haven't seen the movie yet as CVSD blocks such stuff.
Sat, Feb 2, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Pics
Baby Widya is very cute - and so is your hair, Jill!
Fri, Feb 1, 2008 Submitted by Darin
My LinkedIn Bio
If you are interested, you can create a LinkedIn profile for yourself and start networking. It has definitely helped during my job search this last month.
Darin Dickey's Profile:
Reply by Laura: Your profile looks great, Darin - very professional. I will have to make myself one.
Reply by DA Dickey: It does look impressive. I would do one except that I have no talents or abilities to list.
Mom's response: Great job! I think I'll do one. I have a great imagination.
Fri, Jan 25, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Marbles
Hey, Michael and Trevin and I used to play marbles all the time. Are you calling us old? Can you ask Grandma if I can have her wooden marble game that Grandpa made?
And my guess it that the picture is of Dad and Blaine.
Cami's Guess: Dad and Robert
Thu, Jan 24, 2008 Submitted by Darin
Job
I verbally accepted a job yesterday. I haven't signed (or even seen) the paperwork yet, so it is not official. But I think it will work out. Unfortunately for my Utah-based family the position is here in PA--about 20 miles away in the middle of nowhere(by PA standards.) I am going to have to start commuting via car again. I am going to miss public transit.
The company is named GCOM2 It is a small (200) company that sells Mutual Fund software. I will be able to really grow myself as Microsoft.NET C# programmer--as that will be my primary responsibility.
Anyway, the person hiring me used to be our Ward's High Council representative when I was an Elder's Quorum President. And the General Manager of the company is our Stake President. Should be a good working environment!
Reply by Laura: Congratulations! When will you start? You're going to miss public transit? Apparently you don't ride the same train I do. :-)
Cami says: Hey, that's great! And if it turns out that you don't like it that well, you can always come up to Boston. :)
By Mom: Or Millville. We have lots of great jobs here in Millville. Why just the other day I saw this kid selling rocks by the side of the road!
Thu, Jan 17, 2008 Submitted by Karen
QUESTION
Why do mom and dad have wild boars in their back yard?
Answer by Mom: To scare away the elephants and rhinos! It works, too. I can honestly say that we have never had an elephant or rhino in the back yard!
Tue, Jan 15, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Happy Birthday Mom!
I have a really great present for you. Notice that the tense of the verb in the previous sentence is present, not past. As in, I still have a really great present for you, and I hope to mail it any second now. We love you and hope your age doubles before you die.
Reply by Mike Yeah, ditto the happy birthday. You know me... We'll give you your present as soon as I find something useful to you.
Tue, Jan 15, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Happy Birthday Lynette
We made a birthday video for you, Mom. The larger extended director's cut is in the file upload/download section. Happy Birthday!
Sat, Jan 12, 2008 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Happy Birthday Jacob!
Jacob, Jacob, you're our man! If you can't do it, nobody can! I can't believe you're already two. I think you should spend the day at the zoo. Love, Grandma Lynette
Sat, Jan 12, 2008 Submitted by Grandma D.
Megan Megan Megan!
Happy birthday to our Megan, She came to us straight from heaven. Tender, kind, cute and fun Always busy, on the run! Love, Grandma Lynette
Thu, Jan 10, 2008 Submitted by Tattletale Laura
During the prayer...
Sarah had her eyes open, Chris was laughing, Megan was playing with a toy car, and Grandpa was TAKING PICTURES???
Sarah Tattletales: Laura you liar you had YOUR eyes open and you would try to close them as soon as you saw me looking. HaHa. nice try.
Happy Birthday Megan!!!! you are finally 9 years old. Hip hip horray
Response by Grandpa In defense of the criminals mentioned by Laura, the pictures were taken 3 seconds and 1/2 second before the prayer began. And Happy Birthday Megan.
Wed, Jan 9, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
Vacation is Over
I finally was called to a new position last Sunday after about 2 months off. I was called as a ward missionary-ward technical specialist-member spy. The bishop is fairly new to the ward so he asked me to help him keep track of the ward. I will be running the ward web site, and any other duty that requires a little technical expertise. It is great because there are no meetings involved. As ward missionary I am supposed to meet and greet and spy on new ward members and find out everything I can about them. The bishop called it a hybrid call.
Tue, Jan 8, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Pictures
Are we going to get to see pictures of the new house and its innards?
Mon, Jan 7, 2008 Submitted by Peter
Political Survey Redux
About four years ago, as some or all of you will recall, we (or at least I) had some fun with this political survey. I thought it might be fun to revisit it and see how our views have changed over the intervening four years.
Anyone who wants to play along, I'll do the same sort of graph and analysis as last time, as well as track the changes.
I would just like to thank everyone for fasting for me and my family this weekend. I really appreciate your prayers. I know the Lord will bless us--perhaps in unnexpected ways.
Love & Sincerely,
Darin
Reply by Laura: I am secretly hoping you will be blessed to find a great job in Boston. Oh, I guess it's not a secret now.
Fri, Jan 4, 2008 Submitted by Plagiarist Laura
Donuts and Coke 123:16-17
You know, brethren, that a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves.
Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
Fri, Jan 4, 2008 Submitted by Cami
Conversation with Bryn
Yesterday I was looking at a science book with Bryn, and it had a time plot of some of the creatures that existed through time. Dinosaurs, of course, were on there, and a few of them looked quite frightening.
Bryn: Are dinosaurs real?
Me: They were, but they don't live on the earth anymore. They lived a long time ago, and I'm sure they were all very nice.
Bryn: Will we see them again?
Me: Not on earth. Maybe in Heaven there's a herd of nice dinosaurs.
Bryn:[starts sobbing quietly]
Me: what's the matter?
Bryn: [heartbroken] I wanted to pet a dinosaur!
She remained inconsolable for then next 10 minutes.
Reply by Laura: I think I smell a future paliontologist...
Thu, Jan 3, 2008 Submitted by Mom
Christmas
I only hope everyone had as good of time over Christmas as I did! Thanks to Darin and Kim for hosting the multitude; to Sarah for giving up her bed; to Jacob for sleeping in the same room with me; to Megan and Bryn for hugging me; to Matthew for telling me he loved me; for Calvin who amused me with all of his words; to Cami, Peter, Laura, and Chris for coming clear from Boston to play with us; to Mike and Jill for laughing with us; to Max and Ruby for entertaining us; and to Mary Kate for just being there (even though she left soon after we arrived!) I love you all!
Wed, Jan 2, 2008 Submitted by Laura
Ahem
Please tell Sheryl that I am officially RSVP-ing for her next dinner party. I will drive out if necessary.
Dad, I'm sorry that you had to dig up the firewood. And I hope you didn't get bitten by any of the thousands of species of spiders that call your woodpile home. Cami called me last night wanting space heaters, too. She was unprepared and didn't have any oil. I tried to let her borrow some of my oil, but apparently it doesn't work that way.
Wed, Jan 2, 2008 Submitted by DADickey
New Years Day
We arrived home safely Monday night after stopping by Mike and Jill's for a short visit. After we unpacked we headed up to Sheryl's house for a lovely dinner with her kids. We had Grandma Johnson with us so we left around 10:00 pm and went home to try to catch up on some sleep. It was the coldest night of the old and the new year with temperatures somewhere around 0 degrees. The Problem?: When we got home the house was freezing and when we turned up the thermostat it was still freezing. The furnace had decided not to run. It was as dead as an ice cycle. I checked everything I knew how to check and then called the furnace guy. No answer cause it was new years eve and he was probably out celebrating. I left a message. Meanwhile we started a fire in the wood burner and went outside to gather some wood buried under 12 inches of snow (I forgot to cover the wood pile this year). We turned on several electric heaters upstairs also. Then we went to bed and slept somewhat decently since the house is always cold when we sleep. The next morning the furnace guy (Harvey Hustad) called and said he was at Bear Lake in his cabin and would be home later that day. We didn't care because the wood burner and 3 electric heaters and the stove top burners had managed to warm the house up quite nicely and we were comfortable. Finally he did come and after 30 seconds of trouble shooting declared that the fuse (one of those round screw in kind) that looked fine was indeed not working. He replaced the fuse and left saying something like happy new year. He did not even charge us for the visit or the fuse. I just hope that none of you ever have the furnace quit on a cold winter day and can't get in touch with the fixer guy cause it is the middle of the night. I hope that this is not a sign of what the rest of the year will be like. Or maybe if bad things happen to good people I hope the outcome is as good as this outcome.
Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Submitted by AP
Things heard over the Christmas break (feel free to add)
Cami: I have an idea, let's spend our entire vacation exhausting ourselves by fixing Kim and Darin's bathroom.
Peter: Okay, we're making a new rule. Nobody is allowed to tease the robot.
Bryn: Well, I'm a lush.
Matthew: Laura, when you go home, you need to forget to take Chris. Then he can live here forever.
Cami: Oh, by the way Kim, we knocked out a wall in your bathroom. I suppose we should have asked...
Bryn: I'm not a drunkard, I'm a LUSH!
Everybody: Peter, stop teasing the robot.
Cami: Laura, you can help Dad for a while because he has a couple dumb-labor jobs.
Darin: You guys are cheating... and I am getting *sick* of it! (During our Newlywed Game, during which everybody was cheating except common-law couple Laura and Chris, who know each other well enough that cheating was unnecessary)
Matthew: Laura, hold still and then I'll jump on your stomach really hard.
Calvin: Mommy! (Repeat for three days)
Christmas in Philadelphia was attended by Grandpa Dave, Grandma Lynette, Cami and Peter Inc., Laura, and Chris. The eight adults and six children spent their time walking through Valley Forge (daily), watching Thomas the Tank Engine (hourly), refurbishing a bathroom, chit-chatting, making up cheers, eating Moroccan food, coughing (Laura, Megan, Matthew, and Kim), and jumping off couches onto an air mattress. On the last day, they went to the park and played a lively game of tag. Peter dove into a puddle of mud trying to catch Laura, and Bryn ran around enthusiastically yelling " Get me! Get me! Can I be it now? "
Things Cami heard: Laura: [to Cami] Stop hogging Dad!
Megan: [after finding out that bowling was cancelled] Well, we could just go horseback riding.
Sarah: [to everyone at different times] Are you going to eat that bacon?
Dad's GPS while Kim was driving: Course Re-calculation- make a u-turn as soon as possible. (repeat 257 times)
Darin: Let's have a contest about who can race the robot the fastest...
Thu, Dec 27, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
NEW BLOG!
My mom and I created a blog. It is private. You should all get an e-mail saying your allowed to go on. It is called Galore and More. ( i made it up). Enjoy
Tue, Dec 25, 2007 Submitted by Darin Dickey Family
Christmas Presents
Sarah What I got for christmas: -Turtle Webkinz -2 cute shirts from "Steve and Barry's" -1 tee- shirt sweatshirt -three notebooks -glass beads for jewelry making -IPOD Nano!!!!!!!!!! - $15 of an itune gift card -a scarf that matches my hat!
Megan:
Sun, Dec 23, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Three cheers for the smart one
I think everybody should know that Lance Matthew Dickey earned a 4.0 (no rounding) fall semester. The unfortunate classes that he mercilessly nailed were organic chemistry, qualitative analysis, United States of America history, and technical writing. Good job baby brother!
Fri, Dec 21, 2007 Submitted by Trevin
Merry Christmas
I have a new job, and am doing well. Have a merry Christmas everyone.
Karen: Congratulations on your new job Trev and Merry Christmas to you too! We wish we were coming home to see everyone. Love you!
Laura: What's your new job, Trev? I wish we could come home for Christmas, but the flights are too expensive this year. You'll have to eat extra jello at the Christmas parties for me. :)
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Re: Eli's call to Dad
Karen, that was kind of mean of you to take away the phone when he was leaving Dad a message. He didn't seem to like that.
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Mike's Neighbors
This house is a couple miles from Mike's house in Pleasant grove. Just turn up the sound and press the play button (twice) and enjoy.
His website (which is worth checkiing out cause he has other songs on it) is at:
http://www.holdman.com/christmas/video.asp
Wed, Dec 19, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Phone Calls
When Mary Kate was about 9 months old she called me on Mike's cell phone and we talked for a while. Apparently she hit the right button on the cell to call. Well I am here to report the Eli has broken the record for the youngest grandchild to call me. He even called me at work. I had just left for home so I did not answer it but he did leave a message on the answering machine. I recorded it and it is in the File Upload and Download section. It is called "Elis Call.wmv". As always you may need to change the file extension from .htm to .wmv either before or after you download it.
Tue, Dec 18, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Blogs
Hey Michael, can we add another another section to the main page of our website that has blog pages? Cami's blog: http://www.thefamilyjonesbloggers.blogspot.com/ Karen's blog: http://www.bergesonfam.blogspot.com/ Laura's blog: http://lauradickey.blogspot.com/
Reply by DADickey I second the emotion.
Reply by Laura: Whoa - that was fast. Now I think the rest of ya'all need a blog so that I can waste more time at work.
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 Submitted by Mom
The View
Cami, the view of the beautiful snow from your windows is breathtaking! I love it. (picture in her blog) I remember when we used to get snow here in northern Utah. It was so lovely!
Mon, Dec 17, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Congratulations to myself
I just finished the last final of the last course that I will ever be required to take in my program. I know better than to declare that it's my last class ever, though, since I've made that declaration at least twice before.
Reply by the Patriarch The last class you will ever take in this life is the class of life. It will be finished when you die.
Fri, Dec 14, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Re: King's Singers
Hey Dad, that's really cool that you got their autographs and even cooler that you got to talk to them. They're really famous.
I got Missy Marlow's autograph after a USU - U of U gymnastics meet. She didn't say a word to me, though.
Wed, Dec 12, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Christmas Parties
For any of you who can make it: Johnson Cousin's Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 22 from 1:30-3:30 at the Sport's Academy. Bring stuff for pot-luck (snacks, etc.)
Also, Dickey Family Christmas Party will beheld Christmas day at at 1:00 in the afternoon. This will be held at the Stake Center that's in Millville and will include a meal. Ask Grandma Dickey what you can bring.
If you can prove you are related or if you are hungry, you are welcome to come!
Mon, Dec 10, 2007 Submitted by Darin
Fun New Site
Karen introduced me to a fun web site where you can list all the books you have read and rate them and sort them and comment on them, etc.
http://www.goodreads.com/profile/DarinDickey
Well, this is my personal profile on the site. It is really easy to build your own. I think we should all register so we can discuss books we like in common. It looks like Karen and Mike have already registered, but haven't added any books yet. After you register, send me an invitation to be your 'friend'.
Love, Darin
Sun, Dec 9, 2007 Submitted by megan
field trip
On thursday December 6 I had a field trip to the Aqaurium. It was so fun. There was a shark tunnel and hippos. Also, we watched a part of planet earth. We saw seals and penguins to. The sting rays were so cool. It was so much fun!
Karen: Hey Megs, I'm so glad you got to go on that field trip. It sounds so amazing and fun. I love animals too...especially sea animals. They are AWESOME!
Grandma D. Where is the acquarium? Is it right in Philadelphia? I love acquariums. I also really like sting rays. Good job!
Grandpa Dave.Maybe you could start and aquarium in your house and we could look at it when we get there.
Tue, Dec 4, 2007 Submitted by Cami
update on Grandkids drawing
Hi Dickey Grandchildren,
We will not be doing a Christmas drawing among the grandchildren this year. If you were dying to get one of your cousins something special, feel free (with your parents' permission). Otherwise, consider yourself off the hook.
The family drawing will proceed as already outlined.
Mon, Dec 3, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
What a Trip
We all safely made it back from our trip to San Diego. There are a couple of movies of the zoo and sea world that the kids might enjoy watching. You know where they are.
Sat, Dec 1, 2007 Submitted by Mom
It's been a year.
Grandpa Johnson left us a year ago tonight.
Thu, Nov 29, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Happy Happy Happy! Michael
Rumor has it that Michael Dickey was born 34 years ago today. I remember that day well! So, have a happy one, Michael! We love you.
Cami: Yes, many happy returns big brother! I'm glad you were born. I especially liked sneaking Almond Joys from the plunger in the top of your closet (somebody asked him to a dance or something). I think you knew, but you didn't even get mad or re-hide them. So thanks!
Laura: Hey, I used to sneak Almond Joys from that toilet plunger, too. I don't think Michael actually ate any of them, because it seems like we were stealing them for months or even years. Anyway, I made you brownies for your birthday, Michael. They didn't burn, which of course means that they turned out like the other variety that I make: semi-done around the edges, and concave-gooey in the middle. If you were here, I'd give you some (and therefore the opportunity to engage in your favorite pastime: reminding me that I can't bake). It's the thought that counts, right? Happy birthday big brother!
Sat, Nov 24, 2007 Submitted by Cami
Christmas Name Drawing
I think this year we should do the name drawing the following way:
We will draw names amongst the grandkids, so grandkids give to other grandkids.
We will give presents among family units.
To keep this simple, let's start by giving presents to the family unit just younger, and if we want to repeat this next year, we can just shift it by one.
So this year your family (represented by the Dickey sibling) will give to:
Darin --> Mike Mike --> Trevin Trevin --> Laura Laura --> Cami Cami --> Karen Karen --> Lance Lance --> Darin
So Laura --> Cami means that Laura will give a family gift to Cami and Peter's family, like a DVD they could all enjoy.
Rules: *family gifts should be less than $20, and can even cost nothing (like a nice homemade gift). *grandkid gifts should be in the $0.00-$5.00 price range.
I will post the grandkid name drawing soon.
Wed, Nov 21, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Am I dumb or blind?
Thanks to all those who wished me a happy birthday and who helped keep me a alive for all these years.
Michael keeps insisting that he has posted adorable pictures of his children, but I can't seem to see them. Are they imbedded in the background and you have to hold a finger in front of your eyes and go cross-eyed to see them (like those one annoying pictures that were popular in the nineties)? Because I've been trying that, and I still can't see them...
Mon, Nov 19, 2007 Submitted by Megan
Happy Birthday
Laura happy birthday! I hope you had a good birthday.
Sun, Nov 18, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Another Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Laura, wherever you are! I can't seem to find you. But we do hope you are enjoying your special day!
Reply by Mike Ditto the happy birthday and not being able to call you to wish you it.
Thu, Nov 15, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Mission Calls
FYI: Taylor (Bryan Johnson's son) has a mission call to Australia and I can't remember when he leaves. Josh Lowery has a call to Fort Worth, Texas and leaves Jan. 16.
Wed, Nov 14, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Question
Laura, why is your hair green?
Question #2, 3, and 4 by DADickey: Sarah, Why is your hair green? Megan: Why is your hair blue? Mathew: Why is your hair not blue or green?
Reply by Laura: My hair was green, Sarah's hair was green, blue, and gold, Megan's hair was blue, and Chris's hair was bright green because we just felt like a change. Mathew's hair is unaltered because he informed us in no uncertain terms that BOYS DON'T DYE THEIR HAIR!!!. He wasn't pleased with Chris's decision, but got a big kick out all the people laughing at us when we went out for pizza.
Response by Mom: Of course! I should have known.
Thu, Nov 8, 2007 Submitted by Mom
A moment of silence, please.
Tasha died six years ago today.
Cami: When I was off-track, and Mom was gone visiting teaching or something, Tasha and I would play hide and seek together (yes, I was 13 years old). I would take a piece of dog food, tell her to sit and stay, and I would run and hide somewhere like under the stairs with the spiders and sleeping bags, or in the deep freeze. Then I would call for her once. Tasha would always find me and lick my face.
Laura: On more than one occasion, as I was trying to give my date (BJ, Anthony, Jeff) a friendly good night peck on the cheek, Tasha would go into a fit of hysterics and try to bust up the fight. She particularly disliked BJ and this guy named Kevin that I dated for approximately 3 days.
Karen: Tasha and I had a lot in common...neither of us liked aforementioned Kevin. He was weird...and Tasha and I knew it.
Wed, Nov 7, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Hey Michael
You promised to post some pictures of your wee ones. I assumed you meant before they graduated from college.
Reply by Mike Yeah... Bad assumption. No, I'm planning on posting some... sometime.
Mon, Nov 5, 2007 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Happy Birthday, of course!
Happy Birthday pretty Bryn, You're the girl who's going to win. You're four years old. I can't believe it! It happened so fast and you did achieve it!
I love you from Grandma Lynette
Wed, Oct 31, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Halloween Quiz Guess
Cami and Laura. What are you doing by that wall (whoever you are)?
Cami: You guessed right! Now you can enjoy the rest of the photos.
Wed, Oct 31, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Re: pics of mom and dad's vist
I think it's mean as heck that you made Eli sit across the table all by himself. Reply by Dad It was the only fair way to seat ourselves. We all think he is so cute that we all wanted to sit and look at him. Rather that fight about it we arranged ourselves thus.
Wed, Oct 31, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
We Made it Home
We arrived safely at home Tuesday night from Zack, Karen, and Eli's place. We (dad and his computer guided mapping program) managed to turn an eight hour drive into twelve and a half hour drive. We drove over on I-80 through Wyoming to get there, but decided to take I-70 home. It goes over a couple of 11,000 foot passes and through lots of mountains. Then we cut off from I-70 and headed up through through the East Uinta mountain range, past Flamming Gorge, through Fort Bridger, and then home through Evanston and Randolf, and Bear Lake. It was a great trip. Thanks to Karen and Zack for the hospitality while we were there. More pictures will follow.
Reply by Mom: By the 8,000th wrong turn told us by the mapping program, I was ready to throw the program, the computer, and your dad out the window! (The feeling was mutual). We did see some gorgeous country, including "Flaming Gorge"! We took a short? cut through the Uintas, saw a dinosaur, etc. I don't recommend that route to anyone just because it was sooo long!
Mon, Oct 29, 2007 Submitted by Megan and Sarah
Dentist
Megan and I had dentist fun today.
Megan I got a tooth pulled today. I had a gum infection.It hurt badly.
Sarah I got a cap on my tooth. And i'm in processes of pulling a loose tooth. ps. it is 5:20!
Mon, Oct 29, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
You are in....
DENVER,COLORADO!
Reply by Grandma: You are right! You win. We will be here for a few more hours!
Sun, Oct 28, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
laptop
We got a new laptop yesterday! i am on it right now!I love you guys.
PS. i know were grandma and grandpa are.... i won't tell without permission.
To Sarah from Grandma: Permission granted!
Sat, Oct 27, 2007 Submitted by Mom
?
So, guess where Grandpa Dave and Grandma Lynette are this weekend. We'll give you a clue. We're in the same city as the World Series #3 game and I got a tooth pulled this afternoon. Cami I know where you are.
Thu, Oct 25, 2007 Submitted by Lance
FYI
Dani has been feeling ill for the last few weeks. A blood test on tuesday confirmed that she is not pregnant so yesterday she went to see her OB who was pretty concerned when she heard some of the symptoms that Dani is having. She spent the evening in Salt Lake doing a series of tests. Chances are that everything is fine, but we'll be sure to keep you all updated if we find anything out. Please keep us in your prayers.
Sarah: I hope everything goes well. I'll pray for you guys.
Cami: Bummer! I hope Dani feels better soon. Let me know if you guys need anything along with our prayers.
Sun, Oct 21, 2007 Submitted by Family Pix
Question of the Day
Here is the question of the day!
What is something you enjoyed a few years ago and still enjoy now.
Sarah: I still enjoy reading and writing. I also enjoy baking!
Laura: I still enjoy riding my bike.
Chris: 1) Dying my hair various colors with to-be-nieces & nephews. 2) Riding my bike. 3) Reading. 4) Obsessing about engineering ideas after "close of business". 5) Going on dates with Laura. 6) Cooking - i'm enjoying it more.
Sun, Oct 21, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Mary Kate
Miss Mary Kate you are the lucky one. I have selected you as Person of the magazine. Here are some questions for you. 1. What is your favorite food? 2. What is your favorite Book? 3. What is your favorite animal? 4. What are you scared of? 5. what are your hobbies? 6. What is a good talent you have? 7. What is your biggest wish ever? I hope you can answer. !CONGRADULATIONS!
Sat, Oct 20, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
ATTENTION
I really need some stuff for a magizine I'm making. It is not goiing to be published ( it is for fun)! I have THREE questions I need answered by this SUNDAY NIGHT ( sorry it is a little soon). 1. What is your favorite movie? 2. What bug/ annoys you? 3. What is a fun memory you have of anything. I could also use recipes, craft ideas... anything fun! Thanks everyone!!!
Cami: 1. Movie: Old Yeller 2. Annoying: cold tile floor in my bathroom after I step out of the shower. 3. I really liked going to the cement canals out by the coyote farm and sliding down in ripped up jeans over the waterfall. Recipe: Dip a spoon in peanut butter, cover it with chocolate chips, and eat it like a sucker. Craft Ideas: Cut pictures out of magazines, tape them to popsickle sticks, and have a puppet show.
Karen: This is such a great idea Sarah! I hope we all get a copy of this! 1. Movie: Willow 2. Annoying: when the chorister at church sings louder than the entire congregation 3. Memory: I really loved going up Millville Canyon and cross country skiing on Saturday afternoons...and then I enjoyed "hookie-bobbing" through the streets of Millville. Recipe: I still loving throwing in a cut up hot dog in my mac and cheese! Craft: Take a small teracotta pot and paint it like a candy corn. Fill the pot with actual candy corns. Put cellophane over the whole thing and tie it up with rafia and a halloween ribbon.
Bryn: 1. Movie: Angelina Ballerina and Humpty Dumpty 2. Annoying: My mom yelling 3. Memory: going to the fair.
ZACK:) 1. the notebook on continous loop 2. when someone says, "i'll pay you a dollar if you eat that butterfly" you eat the butterfly and then they don't pay you, I hate that. 3. I remember when sarah and megan played in the rain and it was so funny. I'll have to post a picture and my favorite recipe: puppy poop caserole it has tator tots on top! Hey gimme some of your tots!
Laura: 1. Movie: Cami stole mine, but I also love Dead Poet's Society and The Philadelphia Story. 2. Pet Peeve: Zack stole mine, but I also am annoyed by excessively glued packages that keep me from important things like peanut M&Ms and Peeps. 3. Fun memory: My dad built me a sail tricycle once. We could fit 5 to 10 neighborhood kids on it and go sailing down the south fields road. Nothing like that ever happens to me anymore...
Dave: Movie: Lord of the Rings-all three-Wizard of Oz Peeve: All the new trucks with searchlights on the front for headlights. Memeory: When my grandkids come to see me. It is always fun. Recipe: Oatmeal-Raisen cookies from any book.
Late response by Grandma Lynette: Favorite movie: Sound of music, especially when my children act it out by pretending to go to sleep on the steps when they sing "So long, Farewell" Annoying: Children who get married and move out of the state and then have cute children. Fun Memory: Making houses out of bales of hay in my dad's hay stacks with my cousins (this memory is nearly as far away as the premortal existance). Recipe: Take a Spice cake mix, a small can of pumpkin, 1/2 cup oatmeal. Add nuts, chocolate chips, and/or raisins, Mix them together and bake them like cookies. Craft ideas: Make home-made modeling clay (can provide recipe if requested) and make stuff.
Later response by Chris: 1. Food - mexican food made by folks who know what salsa should taste like. 2. Book - You might call it a "book". It comes every month to my mailbox and has pictures of bikes in it. 3. Animal - Whatever one of the Dickey/Jones children decides they are that day. 4. Scared of getting poor gas mileage. 5. Hobbies - biking, reading, 'rithmetic, watching cool TV shows. 6. Good talent - building computers that kind of work. 7. Biggest wish ever - for winter to last from Dec. 18th-29th and from Feb. 2nd-6th.
Very late response -- Darin(daddy) 1. Food - high fiber cereal. 2. Book - Lord of the Rings, Any CS Lewis book, Orson Scott Card books. 3. Animal - Puma. 4. Scared of: children geting sick or lost. 5. Hobbies - reading, running, biking, running, computing, . 6. Good talent - handyman around the house. I like tackling odd jobs like plumbing, electrical work, duct work, etc. 7. Biggest wish ever - being together with all my family in the Celestial room of the temple.
Fri, Oct 19, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Sweetie sadness
as you guys all know we had a loving pet. She was a Ginnie Pig( My way of spellping it). Her name was Sweetie. Well Megan had a party today and she took her out and put her outside. Well of course she ran away. We can not find her anywhere. We haved looked everywhere. We have all been crying our eyes out.An update is to come at around 8:00. To be continued.
Update: It's not 8:00 but WE FOUND SWEETIE! After 2 hours of searching we finally found her.
Reply by Laura: Philadelphia crew: I am so glad you found Sweetie... I was worried sick. I know how much you love her. Way to keep looking!
Sarah: Thanks it is nice to know you care. We looked for two hours...... in rain. It has been poring here since 2:00. I was soaked when I got got home (I walk home)! Love you all!!!
Mon, Oct 15, 2007 Submitted by Casper
Trick or Treat
What is a pumpkin's favorite game to play? Squash! (Squash is a game that is kind of like raccquetball and is played indoors). How do you fix a cracked pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch.
Mon, Oct 15, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
Dickey Family Reunion
FYI: The annual Dickey Family Reunion will be held next June 13-14 (Friday/Saturday) at the same place last year's reunion was held. Rob and Brenda are in charge so the food should be good! More info will come later.
Wed, Oct 10, 2007 Submitted by The Associated Press
Spinster Childless No Longer
BOSTON, Ma (AP) - A Boston resident whom relatives describe as "unmarried," "childless," and "aging" is reported to have made a deal that will negate one of her three defining characteristics. According to witnesses, Laura Dickey will soon be receiving Calvin Jones and dinner in exchange for the temporary use of her craft-quality staple gun. Calvin's current owner, Camille Jones, is reupholstering her dining room chairs, which were damaged in a February fire. Those close to the mother of two are not surprised by the negotiations. "She's got more than she can handle," said a friend who wished to remain annonymous. Dickey is hoping her new status will earn her a spot at the 'grown-up' table at Thanksgiving dinners.
Follow Up to Childless Spinster: Due to what can only be termed as "extreme negligence," Jones has rescinded the offer of her firstborn son. After dropping off the staple-gun and a drill, Dickey left with her boyfriend of three thousand years, Chris Dye, leaving the sleeping Calvin alone in his crib. Jones had no choice but to take over as his mother again. Brittney Spears has offered this comment: "It's a shame that child was abandoned because Dickey was too engrossed in her own life to take care of him." Dickey offered no comment, but hinted at an impending test as excuse for the negligence.
Syndicated Press: You are both hired as reporters!
Mon, Oct 8, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
Favorite Speaker
We're going to play a fun game. Tell which was your favorite talk at conference and why. I'll start. I liked Elder Holland's because I feel this is so important to understanding the restoration. I appreciate his great knowledge and eloquence in stating it. Now it's your turn!
Dave: Elder Oaks-He said to simplify and quit trying to outdo everyone else and to cut out meetings.
Mike I enjoyed President Hinckley's last talk.
Laura: Michael, that talk lasted no longer than 45 seconds. I guess that is about as long as you can sit still, so it makes sense. I liked the talk about children wanting their parents for dinner. But I promise I won't ever eat either of you.
Cami I liked whomever said that if you religiously read the newspaper and not your scriptures your priorities are questionable.
Darin I really liked President Eyering's Priesthood Meeting talk. I think he is going to be a great counselor.
Kim I loved Sister Beck's talk about "mothers who know". I realized there's a lot more I need to be doing to be "in the know" in order to be teaching and protecting my children.
Thu, Oct 4, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
They took my Keys Away
As you may have already heard they took away my keys to the church house last Sunday. And my handbook. And my obligation to attend early morning Sunday meetings. I am planning on cooking breakfast in bed for my wife on Sunday morning now. I hope she likes pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, fish sticks, milk, grape juice, and waffles. And that is just one meal. And I hope I can figure out how to cook breakfast while I'm still in bed. The new bishipbric is Jared Taylor (a Darin lookalike), Joel Duffin, and Glenn Floyd. I will let you know what my new calling is as soon as I get one.
Short reply by Lynette I don't like pancakes, fish sticks,eggs, potatoes, bacon, grape juice or waffles (at least not before noon); and I think eating in bed is messy and barbaric. However I suspect Dad will enjoy his new-found freedom for a few weeks!
Reply by Laura: Congratulations Dad. I'm sure the ward will miss having you in the bishopric and watching you fall asleep during sacrament meeting. I personally am not opposed to any of the listed breakfast items, so please come to Boston to while your extra time away.
Thu, Oct 4, 2007 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
The Elephant Ride
I have never ridden an elephant. It looks very fun!
Sun, Sep 30, 2007 Submitted by Darin and Kim
Darin's Kids Square Dance
Sat, Sep 29, 2007 Submitted by Bryn
What I liked at the fair
1. Jumping in the trampoline house.
2. Watching the lady who got in the box and disappeared and then came back.
3. Seeing Humpty Dumpty.
4. Riding on the elephant with Aunt Laura and the little boy Max.
5. Riding on the merry-go-round with other kids and Aunt Laura.
6. Eating cotton candy that Aunt Laura bought for me.
7. Throwing darts at balloons so that I could win a prize, which was a stuffed animal dolphin.
8. Petting the little baby goats with Calvin.
9. Watching Laura & Chris go on the Ferris Wheel.
10. Petting the baby chicks that the little girl was putting in the plastic box and watching baby chicks come out of their eggs.
11. Watching the girls (not the boys) who were in the parade. Especially the one riding in the truck.
reply by Cami Ariba! I love it (and Calvin does, too!)
Mon, Sep 24, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
Another Special Day
We're only one day late in wishing Peter Jones a Happy Birthday on line. I just hope he still accepts these wishes and can enjoy two special days now! Happy birthday Peter! We love you.
Reply by Peter: Thank you. Two of your daughters (and one potential son-in-law) gave me wonderful birthday presents, as did both your grandchildren that live here. Bryn was particularly thoughtful when she gave me the ability to be kind and the ability to do well in school (she subscribes to the "fairy godmother" school of gift giving). Laura made me delicious Navajo tacos for dinner. Chris is fixing my eternally broken bicycle, and he and Laura are outfitting it with some sweet new bike-y accesories. And Cami got me a book of piano/saxophone duets, which will be nice once we have a piano and/or a saxophone. I also enjoyed the card and gift that you and Dave sent. Thanks Dickeys for a great birthday.
Wed, Sep 19, 2007 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
It's Sarah Sunshine's Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to Sarah. We hope you have a great day! You are a shining light in our lives.
Addition by Grandpa: I second the emotion above and invite you to download a special movie just for you. It is in the "File Upload and Download" page. Happy Birthday.
Fri, Sep 14, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Sister got Married
My sister Janet got married last night (Sep 13, 2007) in the Stake Center. A video of the event is posted in the File Upload and Download section.
Thu, Sep 13, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
New Baby
Cousin Melisa and husband Scott had a baby girl last week. For pictures and specifics, go to MyFamily on the Lucinda Dickey site.
Mon, Sep 10, 2007 Submitted by Mom
One of life's happy blessings!
Happy birthday to Karen who made a traumatic debut only twenty five short years ago. We hope you have a special day and that Zack and cute Eli give you lots of hugs!
Reply by Mike: Ditto
Sun, Sep 9, 2007 Submitted by Cami
Some Summer Fun
Since we haven't been able to upload pictures for a while, I thought I'd catch you all up on some of our family's fun this summer. So enjoy the random photos!
Thu, Sep 6, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Composite Pictures
I have been bomarded with questions about how to do a composite picture without spending lots of money on special software (OK, nobody as really asked but I will tell you anyway). It turns out you can use the windows Paint program to do it. I have posted a word document in the file and upload and download section explaining how to do this. I did the picture titled "Stray Pictures" using this program and method. It is almost as painless as using photoshop.
Addional information by Mike Also, for those of you who want a bit more power, you can download a free image editing tool called GIMP that some say is as powerful as photoshop. You'll just have to do a bit of learning to figure out how to use it. It can be downloaded here.
Wed, Sep 5, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Questions
When we rode back across Jenny's Lake, the boat driver (man--captain--whatever) told us some of the questions that people had asked him. Here they are:
Who plants all of the wild flowers?
Where do they lock up all of the animals at night?
At what altitude do the elk change into moose?
Wed, Sep 5, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Trip Report
The annual shareholder report from the patriarch and matriarch of the Dickey Family. We recently returned from a very successful trip to the Teton's and Yellowstone. We had one goal when we left and that was to do something we had never done before on each day.
Day 1: We drove from our home to Colter Bay campground arriving at 10:00 pm without a reservation. No one was around so we drove into the campground and picked a spot and paid for it in the morning. We liked it so well we stayed the whole time in it. What did we do that we had never done before? I built a combination bike rack and tire carrier for the back of the trailer. And we used it.
Friday: We got up and got ready to go for a 15 mile hike. We took the boat across Jenny Lake and hiked up Cascade Canyon to Solitude Lake. Saw a bear, 3 moose's (or is it miise's), 2 dear, 3 yellow bellied marmots, 2 pica's, and about 15 people. The lake was beautiful and the weather was perfect for hiking. It was overcast with occasional drizzles and the temperature was around 65 or so. The sun came out occasionally also. I got 2 blisters and Lynette got none. I was tired and Lynette was not so much. We went to the ranger campfire program about hiking in the Teton's later that night.
Saturday: We went for a morning walk around the Colter Bay area in the morning. Ate lunch. We drove down to the Liegh/String Lake picnic area and unloaded our bikes (the bike rack also fits the back of the Explorer). We then rode the scenic 1 way drive the goes along the East side of Jenny Lake. We also found a back trail to the South end of Jenny Lake and stopped for an Ice Cream. Then we rode the main highway back to the start. I don't think we saw any critters that trip except for a chipmunk and squirrel. We drove back to camp and ate dinner and then went to the park ranger fireside program on Teton geography.
Sunday: Drove over to the Lonestar Geyser trail and unloaded the bikes. This is a 2.6 mile long bike path along the Firehole river just before Kepler Cascade falls. This is now one of our favorite places to visit and ranks right up there with Uncle Tom's Trail. There were 6-7 River Otters playing in the river along the way. The geyser itself goes off every 3 hours and lasts for about 15 minutes. We got there right after an eruption and did not stay for the next eruption. So our goal is to ride in and see the eruption next time. We then went to Grant's Village and looked around and took a short nap. The we went to Church at the amp theater. We ate supper next and then went down to West Thumb for the dusk elk show. We got back to camp and went to the ranger fireside on small animals in the park.
Monday: Long hike around the Colter Bay area. Packed up and headed out. We took the Teton pass road over to Idaho Falls and visited Grandpa Johnsons Gravesite. Lynette placed a pine branch on the headstone and we left. We then ate a truck stop by Shelly (Frontier Pies greasy spoon). Then we drove home from there and got home about 9:15 pm.
That is the trip in a nutshell. Pictures in the picture section will prove everything we said here is true. Wish you could have been there with us.
Tue, Sep 4, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
I love the pics
Thanks for the pictures of the "Easterners"! We love them.
Fri, Aug 31, 2007 Submitted by Lance
New Position
I just wanted to announce that I have applied and been chosen for the night crew supervisor position at Macey's Deli. I'm pretty excited and now I might even make a five figure income!
Reply by Mike - Congratulations on the promotion. We're all really excited for you and looking forward to seeing how far you can go in the snack bar business.
Response by mom: I make a five-digit income. Unfortunately most of the digits are on the right side of the decimal. Congratulations Lance!
Sat, Aug 25, 2007 Submitted by megan
haircut
I got my haircut! Grandpa can you change the family picture once we get some pictures?
Sat, Aug 25, 2007 Submitted by Cami
When in the course of Dickey Events...
Whereas I'm sick and tired of missing all the fun when everyone gets together because we've just used all our vacation time and money coming out 2 months previous, And whereas, I love all of you and want to see all of you for a few days in a row, And whereas, we are all fun loving people who love to see new things and new places, Therefore be it resolved that we should officially instigate a DickeyFam reuinion. Be it further resolved that this reunion shall be held every 3 years. Be it further resolved that we shall take turns in chronological descendance of age of the sibling/David deciding where said reunion shall be held. Be it further resolved that anyone not in attendance at proposed reunion shall be heaped slander and silly pictures upon this very website.
Now let's have a vote. All in favor, say Aye.
Reply in Bold by Karen: AYE! Reply by Lance: Aye guess! Reply by Mom: Aye have some questions!
Fri, Aug 24, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Waiting!
Okay, Jill, we are waiting for the recipe for the pita filler you served us at Tony Grove last Monday.
Thu, Aug 23, 2007 Submitted by Laura
I see Paris, I see France, I see someone's underpants!
Oh crap... they're mine. Can we see some more pics, Dad?!? Reply by Dad: Not only more pictures, but there are a couple of movie's posted in the file upload section that are worth viewing.
Mon, Aug 20, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Peter and Cami's Home
It is absolutely beautiful. The before and after pics are very dramatic! Good job. I especially love the deck and the bathroom and the open kitchen/dining room. Now we need to see bedrooms, new couch set, new piano, etc! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Thu, Aug 16, 2007 Submitted by Karen
Cami and Pete's
We would all really, really, really like to see pics of the new place that the Jones are inhabiting...hint..hint...
Thu, Aug 16, 2007 Submitted by sarah
wrong
I'm sorry to tell you this but that is not me or megan. Mom never buys that type of shirt "Megan" is wearing, and i have never owned that color of sweatshirt. I don't remember those baby skunks either.
Reply by Grandpa: Sorry about that. I just found this picture on my computer and assumed it was you.
Thu, Aug 16, 2007 Submitted by Cami from her brand spanking new...internet service
We have some new stuff
Hi family. After a brief episode of technological "gone silent," the Jones family is back and running faster than ever with FIOS internet service. Hurray! Oh, and we have a new house and a new address (same phone number, but I'm not sure it works yet).
Our new address is: 25 Rangeway Lexington, MA 02420
p.s. I really like the kittens Sarah and Megan are playing with, and I think Grandma and Grandpa want you to bring one home to live in their basement.
p.s.s. Our phone number is temporarily not the same. Our temporary number is 781-652-9680
Sun, Aug 12, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Ahem...
Is anybody else concerned that Zack seems to be unclear about the difference between his baby and a shitzu?
Fri, Aug 10, 2007 Submitted by Peter
President Faust
President Faust died early this morning in SLC.
Here's an obituary article from the Deseret News. Reply by Dave: Thanks Peter. We just happened to hook up at the cabin in Bear Lake by stealing the neighbors wireless. We are all saddened by the news but glad you posted it.
Tue, Aug 7, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Bad kitty.
This morning I awoke to find a cat lying on my chest and licking my nose. While I did agree to tend my friend's house and pets while he and his wife were vacationing, I do not recall any conversations where I agreed to have my nasal mucous sanitized in this manner. After a few moments, and just as I was beginning to emerge from my early-morning haze, the cat began to chew on my nose. As you can imagine, I found this patently unacceptable, so I removed the cat from my person. She sat on the corner of the bed for a minute, slowly crept toward me, and then began licking my fingers. I allowed this until the chewing began, and shewed her away. She then got into ready-to-pounce position, and I saw she was eying my toes. In an act of self-defense, I hid them under a blanket. The cat turned to me, looked me in the eye, and hissed. Hissed. Because I hid my toes, and prevented her from removing them, presumably. As I went about my daily routine, she followed me everywhere. Everywhere. As I was sitting on this special chair (that is situated by the bathtub) she began exhibiting what I believed to be normal, friendly cat behavior; rubbing against my legs and such. I reached down to pet her, and she bit my arm, swatted at me, meowed and hissed. I think the cat is severely bipolar, and that she just might be Batty reincarnated.
Reply by Mike Speaking of cats, Here is a video I found amusing. Some (Cami) may not laugh quite as much as I did. (You may have to right click on "Here" and select "Save Target As" and save it to your hard drive before viewing it.)
Tue, Aug 7, 2007 Submitted by Peter
Logan's #3
1=10341>Logan is third on best places to live and work by Sperling's Best Places. Okay, so usually people don't get too excited about coming in third, but it still made me proud to see.
Response by Lynette: We try to keep this little bit of heaven a secret from the outside world. Having lived in several different areas, I would concur with the study. Thank you, Peter, for bringing this study to our attention.
Mon, Aug 6, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Rejected
The Simpson website rejected me because they said I didn't have a recognizable face. I have to admit that made me feel kind of bad. So far, I think Kim's picture is my favorite.
Sun, Aug 5, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Plans
Here are our plans for everyone to know.
7th- travel day arrive at Salt Lake at 12:40 Lunch time Drive to MV 8th- MV 9th- MV 10th-MV 11th- PLEASANT GROVE 12th-SLC 13th-SLC 14th-SLC 15th-SLC 16th-SLC 17th-SLC 18th-SLC/MV 19th-MV 20th-MV 21- TRAVEL DAY- TAKE OFF 7:25
Thu, Aug 2, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Boring Day at Work
When I first started working for the CIA out here at Thiokol I helped build a missile called the "Peacekeeper". Today they test fired one of the missiles I helped build 22 years ago to see if it would still catch on fire (along with the rest of the area). It did and the results can be seen in some movies I posted in the file upload and download section. If you count the seconds it takes for the noise to get to us after the fire starts, considering the temperature is 78 degrees and the wind is south at 10 MPH it calculates out to .82 miles away. Or you could go to google and measure it. It makes so much noise that the ground shakes and the birds fall out of the sky. The movies are in quicktime format.
Thu, Aug 2, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Boring Summer Night
It all started when we noticed the lights flickering around 4:30 pm. I rode my bike down to the Post Office to pick up the mail and on the way home I saw smoke up above River Hieghts. There were multiple fires along the mountain and we thought that someone had intentionally lit them. It turns out that a power line broke and began sparking for about 2 miles. This started at least 5 different fires along the deer fence and they quickly made their way up the mountain. Then the power went out for most of the South end of the valley and for Hyde Park and Smithfield. Lynette had just put some zucchini bread in the oven outside when the power went off. The oven inside no longer worked either. And supper was not cooked. And we didn't dare open the fridge to let the cold out. Luckily the scouts were having a dutch-oven cookoff at the Stake Pavillion so we poured the batter into a dutch oven and took it up to the cookoff to see if it would cook. The scouts already had hot coals going. It did bake very nicely and was delicious to the taste. She even got judged on it. The judges said she might have won the grand prize if it wasn't for the other 23 entrants. It was the first zuchini bread I have seen cooked in a dutch oven and it was as good as any I have ever tasted. We also got to sample all of the other entrants stuff and got sufficiently full doing that. Then we went home and hooked up the inverter to the car so we could have electric lights and laptops and stuff like that in the house. It worked fine for the small stuff but did not have quite enough oohmph to run the fridge. We watched the airplanes fight the fire for a while and the we went to bed with the lights still off. They did come back on around 3:00 am in the morning and all is well now. The fire appears to not be spreading any more today and they should have it out by tonight. That was our boring summer night. What did you do last night?
Reply by Laura: Dad, I've got you beat... although my homeland wasn't afire, I didn't get to rig up any emergency contraptions, and I didn't unwittingly enter a dutch-oven cook-off, I *did* get to watch Chris do his homework.
Reply by Mike: Sounds like an eventful evening. We had a boys night out at our house. I took the twins up Provo canyon and we played around in Bridal Veil Falls and threw rocks in the Big river (Provo river) from a bridge. It's amazing how long that will keep two 3 year olds entertained.
Tue, Jul 31, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Harry Potter
I will post my thoughts after finishing the book. I am only 1/4 of the way through. I would just like to tell Darin that people still better not mess with my kids and grandkids! And I like Fred!
Tue, Jul 31, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Bear Lake Address
Hey Karen and Zack, How about posting address and directions to the cabin? Hugs and Loves to all---
Wed, Jul 25, 2007 Submitted by Karen
How it Ends
I don't know about you guys, but my favorite part in the last Harry Potter is when Dumbledore returns as Dumbledore the White and overshadows Harry as the hero.
A few of my thoughts (from Darin): SERIOUS SPOILERS ALERT... 1. I think all the right people die--well, maybe not Fred. 2. I was right about Snape's goodness...but so was mostly everyone else. 3. I kind of liked how the epilogue tied up all the loose ends that could have taken chapters of boring 'present day' narration to cover. 4. Although, I still have never sensed a romantic connection betweeen Ron and Hermione, I will accept their marriage on the assumption that lots of fun and appropriate courting (not *hanging out*)occurred during the college years. 5. A shout out to Neville for his brief but heroic act to save the day. 6. I'm glad that mom is in all the good ways just like Mrs. Weasley (DON'T MESS WITH MY KIDS!) and that dad shares Mr. Weasley's curiosity for useful gadgetry. 7. I wish there was a sequel............. ahhhhahhh... just kidding..... stop throwing things.
Wed, Jul 25, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
News of Interest
We're excited that Dad's sister Janet is moving back to Utah! Her divorce is almost final, and she is coming home for a fresh start. Welcome back, Janet!
Kudos from Darin! I am very happy for you Janet. I would love to say 'welcome back' -- but of course I live even further away from Utah than you. Seriously, all the best in your new beginnings.
Sun, Jul 22, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
???
Grandpa I think that our big family picture should be updated especially our family. I was turning 9 then, and now i'm turning eleven. Also we need Eli and Dani in the picture!
Sat, Jul 21, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Harry Potter Party
Karen, I demand to see a picture of you in costume immediately.
Fri, Jul 20, 2007 Submitted by Karen
The Fate of Harry Potter
I think we should all put in the worst possible way Harry Potter could end. I'll go first:
It turns out that it was all a dream for Harry...Hogwarts, Ron, Hermione, magic, etc. and he still has a horrible life under the stairs at the Dursleys.
REPLY BY SARAH: I think that someone is going to die. Not Harry Potter, maybe Hagrid, or Snape, maybe even Ron or Hermione, or the little Slitheren thing and his crew. I don't know how to spell his name so I'll call him a thing. Then his parents will become alive because Harry creates a spell. I'm just making up the end, beccause I probably won't read the book. I'm not guessing though. :)
Reply by Darin: I think he is killed by Professor Plum in the Library with the Candlestick.
Reply by Laura: I think Hermione and the little Slithern thing are going to get married and Harry Potter is going to be so depressed that he gets a job holding "Slow / Stop" signs by road construction. Nobody will ever hear from him again, or recognize him when he waves them on by.
Mon, Jul 16, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
Family Togetherness
For any of you who are in the intermountain area, here's the plan:
Get together
Where: Zack's Family's Cabin at Bear Lake. Directions to be posted by Karen or Zack.
When: August 8 (evening)-Friday, Aug. 11.
Bring your own sheets and pillow cases and towels (unless you want to wash theirs).
Food: We'll discuss this later.
Plan on some time at the lake Thursday, so bring suits, towels, sunscreen, shovels and buckets, yahts, jet skis, etc. This could be fun!
Sun, Jul 15, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
For Grandma Dickey and/or anyone else
Here are some stores that you you can buy Webkinz in Logan :
You can find Webkinz plush toys at the following locations:
COPPIN'S HALLMARK LOGAN UT 84321 435.752.7851
COPPIN'S HALLMARK 15 NORTH MAIN STREET LOGAN UT 84321 435.752.7851
COX HONEYLAND GIFTS 1780 SOUTH HIGHWAY 89 LOGAN UT 84321 801.752.3234
HALLMARK GOLD CACHE MALL, 1300 N. MAIN STREET LOGAN UT 84341 435.752.2131
HALLMARK GOLD CROWN CACHE MALL LOGAN UT 84341 435.752.2131
MAGICAL MOON TOYS 1451 N 200 EAST LOGAN UT 84321 435.752.8697
ON THE AVENUE 34 FEDERAL AVE LOGAN UT 84321 435.753.1150
I suggest you call ahead to ensure that the Webkinz or Lil Kinz plush toy that you are looking for is available.
Provo:
You can find Webkinz plush toys at the following locations:
ANGEL'S HALLMARK PROVO TOWN CENTRE, 1200 TOWNE CENTRE BLVD PROVO UT 84601 801.852.3300
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE PROVO UT 84602 801.378.3401
THE QUILTED BEAR 1221 S UNIVERSITY AVE PROVO UT 84601 801.343.3770
WHAT S HOT 110 W CENTER PROVO UT 84601 801.377.5212
Saltlake City A A CALLISTER SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119 801.973.7058
AIR TERMINAL GIFTS INC 369 ORANGE STREET SALT LAKE CITY UT 84104 801.575.2540
BABY HEIRLOOMS 6910 SOUTH HIGHLAND DR 7 SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121 801.453.9966
BACKYARD BIRDS 2698 SOUTH HIGHLAND DR SALT LAKE CITY UT 84106 801.467.7222
GIRL SCOUTS OF UTAH SHOP 445 EAST 4500 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84157 801.265.8472
GRAND AMERICA HOTEL 555 S MAIN ST SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111 801.258.6557
HMS HOST COMMISARY 474 NORTH 3710 WEST SALT LAKE CITY UT 84122 813.276.3901
L D S HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP GIFT SHOP SALT LAKE CITY UT 84143 801.408.1125
MARTHA'S HALLMARK U MEX INC SALT LAKE CITY UT 84107 801.268.2441
PIONEER VALLEY HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP SALT LAKE CITY UT 84120 801.964.3143
R C WILLEY HOME FURNISHINGS 2301 SOUTH 300 WEST SALT LAKE CITY UT 84115 801.461.3900
R C WILLEY HOME FURNISHINGS SALT LAKE CITY UT 84104 801.461.3900
RANDEE COMPANY 2036 EAST 6200 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121 801.278.7074
SALT LAKE TO GO 90 S WEST TEMPLE SALT LAKE CITY UT 84101 801.534.4922
THE HUNTSMAN CANCER HOSP GIFT SHOP SALT LAKE CITY UT 84112 801.587.4016
UTAH'S HOGLE ZOO UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108 801.582.1631
If you need more iformation just tell me!
Sat, Jul 14, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Matthew. Even though your birthday is tomorrow I'll wish it to you now. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!
Response by Grandma Dickey Matthew, I hope you are feeling better today. I am so sorry you were sick for your birthday but we love you and hope you are happy, no matter what day it is!
Tue, Jul 10, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
Grandma's conversation with Jeffrey
Grandma: Jeffrey, did you dump the kitty's water?
Jeffrey: Yeth (yes with a lisp)
Grandma: Was it fun?
Jeffrey: Yeth.
Grandma: Now what is the kitty going to drink?
Jeffrey: I don't know.
Grandma: Should we get it some more water?
Jeffrey: Yeth.
Grandma: Will you dump it?
Jeffrey: Yeth.
Tue, Jul 3, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
?a hem?
Would someone please submit somthing we are all getting lonley out here. News, pictures, "Members pages", anything that you can think of. Any way happy early forth of July ( please take pictures and post them for the Fourth of July). :)
Response by Grandma Lynette: Here's what I'm posting, Sarah! I love you and miss you and think you are great. I can't wait until you come to visit next month. Happy Fourth of July to you, too!
Sat, Jun 30, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
hOppy Birthday
Hoppy birthday to you. I'd love to leap on over to your house and celebrate your b-day. I Hope you have hoppy rest of you hoppy birthday.
Sat, Jun 30, 2007 Submitted by Grandma Lynette
Happy Birthday Mary Kate!
Happy Birthday to Mary Kate Who on this day has turned eight. We love you and think you are great! And we hope this day is first rate!
Happy Birthday!
Wed, Jun 27, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Replies to photos
Where's MK? I spy her sixth from the left, posed beautifully, and right next to what appears to be B'ook'yn.
Grandpa's photos: Dad, congratulations in cutting a new tooth.
Megan's stardom: Meg, I love, love, LOVE your picture. I would love a copy if Grandpa can arrange it. I'm going to put it in my bedroom so that I'll have sweet dreams. Congratulations.
Lance's wedding: Lovely photos.
Sisterly idiocy: Lance, I'm so sorry I forgot your special day. I didn't even realize we were into the 20's of June until very recently (read: a couple minutes ago). Happy birthday!!!!!!!!! We love you.
Tue, Jun 26, 2007 Submitted by Swimming Trevin
Diving
I crash landed off the high dive and now have a bruise on my left leg. I turned the other cheek and got back on the high dive and finished my routine. And went on to swim lap after lap.
Reply by Laura: Trev, what kind of dive were you doing when you crashed? I once attempted a front flip off the high dive at the Munipool, and overrotated and landed flat on my stomach and face. I don't think I've ever hurt so bad. I like your turn the other cheek joke. Ha ha. Be careful and enjoy the water!
Sun, Jun 24, 2007 Submitted by Grandma D.
Congratulations Megan!
Wow, you are awesome. Good job on the delightful picture you drew and colored. I love it! You are a very talented young lady. I would love to have that picture hanging on my wall! Reply by Grandpa Here is the deal. I will pay you $1 more than the school will pay you for the artwork and I will hang it in my cubical for 2 years and at least 20 people will see and admire it. Or maybe you could sell me a print of it for a much reduced rate. Or maybe you could take a picture of it in 3 sections and send them to me and I will put them back together in photoshop and print it out on my big printer at work. Nice work!
Sun, Jun 24, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
Solve this mystery!
Someone left two brand new Van Heusen (men's) shirts here in the spare bedroom a month ago. They are size 17 (34/35). Anyone know who this someone was?
Reply by Jasper: Perhaps one of the three Nephites left them there!
Response by Rastus: Tasha brought them.
Reply by Laura: Zack, Tasha is dead, and besides she lacked opposable thumbs, and therefore could not have brought the shirts. Chris happens to wear that shirt size, and happens to forget things often, so they might be his. If he doesn't claim them, let's sell them on e-bay.
Sat, Jun 23, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Pictures
Now we need pictures of this new apartment. Details, Details, Details. We love pictures out here because remember we are 2,000 miles away. Not a few hours away. Love you all.
Fri, Jun 22, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
News this Week
Zack went to scout camp this week so Karen flew over to visit while he was away. After spending some time with Eli I can't quite figure out what all the fuss covered in earlier news items is all about. He is a little angel and just sits and smiles at us all day long. She and baby will be going home Saturday night. We are planning to go down to Mary Kate's play Saturday night and see her dance and sing. Then we hope to get Karen to the airport on time to leave. Lance and Dani are settled in their new apartment. Karen had a party yesterday with some of her old school chums. They all have babies now. Other than that we spend our time mowing and watering.
Mon, Jun 18, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
more help
I have a great tip. You should get the movie baby mozart. It has completely saved our lives here. With Jake and Matt. Really. Also sing or hum primary songs when you feed Eli then when he goes to bed sing them to him. That i don't know if it works yet but oh well.
Reply by Grandpa: That Baby Mozart really does work, but you have to do it right. Put the baby in a one room and then go into the other room and turn on Baby Mozart. You then turn it up loud enough that you can't hear the baby anymore. Good luck!
Mon, Jun 18, 2007 Submitted by Grandpa Dickey
Side note to Picture Sunday Walk
It turns out that the night after we went for a walk up in American Fork Canyon with Mike and Jill's children a bear pulled a boy out of his tent and killed him. We stopped at that campground and got some water. The area that we went on a hike in was right next to the campground where it happened. Don't tell Mike and Jill.
Sun, Jun 17, 2007 Submitted by Karen
More on Parenting
The 3 greatest pieces of advice that "caring" strangers have given us on our crying/screaming baby situation:
#3- Have you tried swaddling him? (As if we haven't tried EVERYTHING!)
#2- Oh...he's hungry. Do you feed him? (oh is that the problem?! No one told us we had to feed our kid.)
#1- Don't you worry. Our baby did the same thing, but he was much better after the first year. (So..we only have approximately 320 more days of it?...thank you so much)
Reply by Laura: Well, I know how much people love it when those without children give advice to people about their kids, so I'll go ahead and dispense mine: Sternly explain to the infant that this behavior is unacceptable, and that if he doesn't stop crying, you will take away privileges like diaper changing and breast feeding. Then you've got to follow through, or he will not respect you. Reply by Grandpa: More tips: (1) Try Burping him; (2) Try Changing his diaper; (3) Try Throwing him up in the air as far as you can several times; (4) If all else fails send him to the grandparents (The Bergesons) to raise for the first year.
Thu, Jun 14, 2007 Submitted by Karen
What Parenthood Does to Sane People
Tonight Zack and I went out to dinner and at the end of the night I looked down and I had two entirely different shoes on.
Reply by Laura: Karen, I did the same thing earlier this year. I went to school with a brown clog on one foot, and a red Mary Jane sandal on the other. I don't even have a 20-lb offspring to blame.
Wed, Jun 13, 2007 Submitted by Kim
Art award update
So here are the details of Megan's award. Every year the superintendent of the school district chooses a piece of artwork to buy from a student. The picture is framed and will be hanging in the district offices. Megan's picture was chosen! We don't know yet how much they will pay her for her picture, but who knows, maybe this will launch a career in art for her. :-) She is pretty excited.
Tue, Jun 12, 2007 Submitted by Trevin
Summer Vacation
I am spending my whole summer swimming at the pool and working out. I work at Hyclone still.
Reply by Kim I am jealous Trevin! That sounds like a very relaxing summer. Enjoy it!
Tue, Jun 12, 2007 Submitted by Kim
OUR OUTSTANDING DAUGHTERS!!!
Not to brag or anything, but Darin and I have two amazing daughters. Sarah and Megan have both done great in school this year and I just wanted to share a couple of awards they've received with the rest of you who don't get to be with these beautiful girls as often as you'd like to be!
Sarah was an excellent student all year and received "Distinguished Honors" every term. Her teachers have expressed a desire to have a classroom full of "Sarahs". She also played her flute beautifully in her band concert a couple weeks ago.
Megan has also been an excellent student and today received an "Outstanding Art Award" for one of her pictures. (She may want to share the details of that so I won't write exactly what it was unless given permission.)
Anyway, we are very proud of both of them and will post a picture or two of the distinguished scholar and outstanding artist with their respective certificates soon.
Reply by Grandpa: We always knew they had it in them. It just took the rest of the world a bit to discover them. While you are sharing perhaps Meagan could take a picture of her picture and post it? And Sarah could make a movie of her playing the flute and post it? Anyway, congratulations to both of them and congratulations to the parents who are raising these marvelous examples of good humanity.
Reply by Laura: Congratulations! I think you girls are the bomb.com, salt of the earth, hope of the future, etc.
Mon, Jun 4, 2007 Submitted by The Newest and Smallest Dickeyfam
The best trip ever!
Hey all, Greetings from the Honeymoon. Dani and I are doing great and having a blast. Yesterday we flew into L.A. and my MTC companion's family took us around and gave us a tour of the city including hollywood, beverly hills, downtown, the L.A. temple, and the beach (my first time seeing the ocean). Today we leave for our cruise. Dani says hi and thank you for welcoming her into the family. Until next time.
Sun, Jun 3, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
What about us?
We need pictures of this wedding. I also think it would be nice if I could actually talk to Dani. I have only seen pictures of her. Anyway I hope the wedding went well congratulations Lance and Dani. Reply by Dad: Sorry we have been busy having so much fun that we don't have time to either take pictures of post them. Hope this explanation makes you feel better.
Wed, May 30, 2007 Submitted by Laura
No known subject
I don't want to complain, but can somebody give me an explanation as to why more pictures haven't been posted of the familial festivities...? This is becoming really frustrating to me.
In other news, Chris and I will arrive in Logan bright and early Friday morning. Thursday evening we are going to do this thing called spend time with his family since I horded pretty much all of Christmas break. Which means I would really appreciate it if all the celebrations for Cami's birthday could be postponed until Friday. Including swimming, that's what I really wanted to do most. Reply by Dad: Sorry we have been busy having so much fun that we don't have time to either take pictures of post them. Hope this explanation makes you feel better.
Tue, May 22, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Greetings from north of the border
I'm writing from Ontario, where I'm attending a conference. A conference, from what I've experienced, is a great opportunity to sleep through scientific presentations without the usual guilt since my professors aren't here, I don't actually know the people saying words at me, and they can't see me dozing peacefully in the dark auditoriums while they go on and on about the latest trends in monkey stomach bacterial communities.
Tonight my friend Erin and I went to the CN tower, which is the tallest building in the world (1815 feet). There is an observation deck at the top with a glass floor that made me more than a little dizzy. It didn't help that there was an entire boy scout troop jumping up and down on it (their tour guide was actually encouraging this spectacle). Afterward, we ate at an Irish pub that played American music and served American food. http://www.cntower.ca/portal/
Thu, May 17, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Darin's Family
Thank you for the postings! We love seeing your family. You have a beautiful wife and children and live in a very nice area. Where is the one place (the one close to where you live with all the greenery and red flowers)?
Reply by Kim We went on a beautiful walk on Sunday night at Jenkins Aboreteum. It is about 10 minutes from our house and free. It was absolutely beautiful. Lots of trails, flora and fauna, and some fun animals. We saw a cute little bunny and a hummingbird among all the other usual wildlife that lives around here. I plan to go back soon. Wish you all could come with us!
Sun, May 13, 2007 Submitted by Laura
On this day of maternal awareness
Today is Mother's day, and while I am not a mother, I am generally favor of them, and would like say one thing that I like about some of the mothers I know who might venture upon this site. If I missed anybody, it's only because I didn't think you read the Dickeyfam.
Mother Lynette: I really admire the connection you have with the natural creations on earth. It strikes me that you probably feel much of God's divinity in being among mountains, flowers, trees, rivers, lakes, trees, and wildlife, etc; and I rarely spend time enjoying nature without thinking fondly of you.
Grand-mother Reba: I guess it's kind of weird that when I think of the time I had nose surgery, my thoughts are permeated with good memories of the day I spent with you and the love you put into taking care of me. I have watched you serve others my entire life, and it is beautiful to witness a woman who cares so much about the people around her.
Grand-mother Lucinda: I love eating sandwiches on buns and jello at your house, not only because they are delicious, but also because I love talking to you about what is happening in our family and in Millville. I appreciate all the times you feed me when I'm in town, because I really believe that providing a person with nourishment can be such a fundamental and simple, yet genuine and lovely way of showing you care.
Auntie Sheryl: I love how you approach life with such vivaciousness and courage. I admire how hard you work, and your compassion toward less-advantaged patients. Also, I love how you are willing to be honest about life's painful experiences, and still find beauty and love and reasons to laugh and celebrate life.
Sister Jill: I admire the way you are always up for good conversations, good movies, good books, good jokes, good gossip, good parties, etc. Your house is the hub of so much life and activity, and you have a special talent for bringing people together and facilitating fun and friendships that I know makes a difference in countless lives.
Sister Kim: It has always impressed me how connected you are to your children. I remember one sunny morning watching you jump rope with Megan for almost a half hour, and often when I talk to Sarah about happenings in her life, she'll say things like, "Well, my mom thinks..." or "I was talking to my mom and she said..." I think your children are lucky to have a mother who is willing to devote so much time to them.
Sister Cami: I love how your hilarious sense of humor blesses your home and friendships. I personally really enjoy your silly dances, songs, animal sounds, voices, and other theatrics; and judging from your childrens' raucous laughter, I think they appreciate it too. I also like the way you often use humor to diffuse what could become arguments between other people (mostly Peter and I come to mind). I remember you had me laughing some night long ago... I think I was supposed to be on a honeymoon or something. It was rather shocking to me at the time that I was capable of it, and helped me realize that bad days aren't the end of the world.
Sister Karen: Being in your presence feels so safe and warm and comforting. I really like the way you mourn with those who mourn in such a jovial way. There is a cheesy cross-stitch in 50 to 60% of Mormon households that says, "Bloom where you're planted, " that reminds me of you... not because it's cheesy, but because you are so good at being pleasant and making the most out of anything that comes your way. I think your countenance is like a sign that says, "Come be happy with me. "
Sister (in-law, once or twice removed, but who's counting) Emily: Mostly, I just really like you and enjoy hanging out with you at Janice's or Jill's. I think you're really funny and sincere, and you make gatherings more fun. I like your light-hearted approach to life and the way you can connect to others in the most fundamental and serious ways, and still laugh and crack jokes.
Mother (in-law-in-law) Janice: I really enjoy your social commentaries about politics, your family, other peoples' families, church, and society in general. You're such an interesting and fun person to talk to, and I enjoy the banter that sometimes occurs in association with said commentaries. I also enjoy playing Canasta with you, and that's saying a lot since I hate card games. But you're a cheat, and don't think I don't know it.
There are obviously many more things that I love about you all, but I haven't the time, and Michael's server hasn't the memory (I expect that probalby offends him gravely) to go through a comprehensive list. Thanks for being such positive forces in my life, and God bless! Happy Mother's Day to you all.
Fri, May 11, 2007 Submitted by Lance
Casa dulce casa
Well, Dani and I found ourselves an appartment to live in. We'll try to post some pictures of it here in a couple days after we get some of the stuff we don't have moved in.
Wed, May 9, 2007 Submitted by Dad
News Item
There is a news item in the upload section that some of you who are near 29 years old may be interested in. It is called jer.jpg.
Wed, May 9, 2007 Submitted by Lance
Dr. House, move over baby!
Hey everybody, I generally don't like to brag, but sometimes life requires genuine celebration. I just found out that I got a 4.0 this semester up at school.
Reply by Laura: Well done! I'm really proud of you. I made an A in biostatistics, and I think I might have passed the rest of my classes (pass = C or above), so I'm pretty pleased myself. :-)
Reply by Dad: I did not fail any classes last quarter. Congratulations to the rest of you who did not fail any classes last quarter either.
Fri, May 4, 2007 Submitted by Peter
Lincoln Scholars
I found out this afternoon that I've been accepted into the Lincoln Labs Scholars program, which means I can return to school for my doctorate, while still receiving a large portion of my salary. It's really exciting news for our family. It does mean a definite commitment to the area for the next six years, but the house already sort of did that.
Reply by Dave: Congratulations Peter. That is exciting for you and all of us. Hope all goes well in school and in life in general. I guess we can stand to have you in that area for another 6 years.
Reply by Mike Congrats Peter. We all knew you would get in, but it's good to hear it's official.
Fri, May 4, 2007 Submitted by Kim
Adorable Elijah
Hooray! We love the pictures! Elijah is sooooooooooo cute! We would be happy to see many, many more! We can't wait to hold him. Karen, you look great, too! Congratulations to you all! We love you guys!
Fri, May 4, 2007 Submitted by Peter
A Little Odd
Did someone notice something, well, not-quite-right about that picture of Karen and Zack's baby? I think you know what I'm talking about. Who would dress their newborn SON in PINK?! That's just crazy; I think the color must've been photoshopped by someone slightly nefarious.
Oh, BTW, I think he looks more like Zack than Karen. But maybe that's just me.
Thu, May 3, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Pictures
PICTURES - WE NEED PICTURES :) of this new family member.Who else agree's with me?????? I also still think we should update the individual websites on the side.--> Especially my Mom and Dad's.
Reply by Laura: Sarah, I totally agree about the pictures. What if we ran into him on the street? We wouldn't even know who he was or that he was kin. Also, Sarah, if you will start collecting a few pictures that you think should go on your family's site, I will help you make a web page (with your parents' permission, of course).
Wed, May 2, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Oh Baby (this title was edited from the original)!
I forgot my phone today - will somebody please hurry and call Karen to remind her that she has a doctor's appointment this morning? Also, will somebody post something or e-mail me if anything exciting happens today? I don't want to be left out of the loop.
Reply by mom: All that I can tell you is that somebody weighs 6 lbs. 15 oz. and has hair on back order.
Reply by Cami And I can tell you that his name will probably be Elijah (that's Crody to you, Laura) and that Karen's nose was itching because they put her on morphine. She can use her cell phone in her room, but was feeling tired when she called me so go easy on the calls.
Reply by dad: All I can tell you is that I have heard nothing. Hello, I'm the grandpa. My cell is 435-770-1180. My work phone is 435-863-2270. My email is david.dickey@atk.com. Somebody call or something.
Reply by Laura, who found her phone: I can tell myself and anybody else that is interested that the baby has been sleeping for a long time and is too tired to be bothered with nuisances like patty-cake and breastfeeding. And that Karen claims that her head popped off when she had the baby.
Further reply by Cami Karen reports that Zack spent a good 2 hours today briefing young baby Bergeson on the details of earthlife, and some time in the process, Baby Bergeson muttered "dada," or something of the paternal like.
More from Mom (Grandma to Baby Bergeson): I plan on spending two hours with Baby Bergeson and letting him tell me about everything he knows and hasn't forgotten yet!
Mon, Apr 30, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Misc.
Hi Dad, skis #2 belong to me and Cami. If nothing else, I think we could sell them on E-bay or Craig's list for at least $20 to $25, so we should keep them for now.
The other thing is that there is a documentary called "The Mormon's" on tonight (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/mormons/ It is not made by the church, but it might be interesting.
Reply By Mike I don't recognize any of the skis as being mine and if they are, you're free to dispose of them. Another thing. If anybody missed the mormon's pbs show, I tivo'd it and stuck it on dvd. I'm happy to send you a copy.
Sat, Apr 28, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Fun Website
Another website I found is www.funbrain.com
Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Submitted by Darin
Kim's Trip
Kim and a couple of her best friends took their kids to "Longwood Gardens". The boys showed their 'sensitive' side by enjoying the flowers almost as much as the girls.
Fri, Apr 27, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Ahem...
I think everybody should also know that this morning I (by way of a proxy named Alvin) turned in my thesis to the library, and am now answering to "Master," "Master Laura," or "Miss Master Laura with a Legal Car." Reply by Dad: Dear Master Laura with a Legal Car, Congratulations on both achievements. I have never been prouder of you. I cant wait to call you "Dr. Laura with a Legal Car and a bad radio host alter-ego namesake".
Reply by Mike Hey, Great News!!! Congrats!!!. The only bad thing is that I only have one thing left to tease you about now. I'll let you figure out what it is.
Thu, Apr 26, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Wonder of wonders
Just thought everybody might be happy that my car managed to get through the state inspection this morning. The vaguely-ethnic fellow who inspected my car told me beforehand that he didn't think it would pass emissions, but he came out and yelled enthiastically, "Your leetle car passed!" So I'm officially legal. :-)
Response from Mom: I believe in miracles! Let me be the first to congratulate you and your car!
Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Submitted by Lynette Armstrong
Maiden Voyage
I just thought I should tell you that Daisy (that's what I named my bike) and I had a pleasant ride to the town park last night!
Mon, Apr 23, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Bike
Well, talk about shock and surprise! You guys have been busy little secret-keepers, I can tell you that! I must say that I am very happy to finally have my own bike. When I was a young child, I was allowed to borrow my brothers' bike at least two or three times a year. So you can only imagine my joy upon opening the back of Michael's minivan and being told that I not only owned a bike but that I had a helmet (beautifully colored) and my own biking gloves! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and Laura's insitefulness as to what I really wanted in life! By the way, you are all off the hook for getting me anything (like for birthday, Christmas, Rush Hashanah, etc. for the next ten years! Thank you and big hugs for all! Mom (Lynette)
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Park City Trip
This is a report on our most recent and excellant adventure. Last year we went to a "buy a condo or a least some points" demonstration up at Bear Lake. One of the rewards was a nights stay somewhere in the United States of America. We chose Park City because we could. We stayed at a bed and breakfast in the middle of town called "The Old Town House". When we got there there was nobody around. So we went on in and found a note on the table telling us which room was ours and telling us to have a good time. All of the rooms in the house were open and had a key in them. And none of the doors on the house were locked including entrance doors. It was kind of like an honor copy center. Mike and the kids came down and visited for a while, at which time Mike presented mom with her new bike. We then retired for the night. Since some of you will understand the snoring problem the dad has, you will not be surprised to learn that I took up residence in a room next to ours sleeping on an air mattress that we happened to bring along. The next morning the inn keeper showed up and fixed us a great breakfast and we had a delightful conversation with her during breakfast. We then left and went over to that place near park city that has a shopping mall with a jillion outlet stores in it (Lynette only bought 3 pair of shoes). We then went home a ended a succesful get-away. I would recommend it to everyone. The bed and breakfast reminded me of the good old days in Millville when we did not even think of locking things up.
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Car Talk
I'm happy to report that I can finally drive the scrap of metal called "my car" in a legal fashion. The following is an itemized list of expenses related to this adventure (all prices are reported in US dollars): - $36.00: license plates - $50.00: registration fee - $110.00: fee for the folks at Export Enterprises to remove my car from the clean street in front of Cami's house to their dirt lot. I did not ask them to do this. - $20.00: Overnight storage fee that the above-mentioned folks charged to let my car sit in a dirt lot. They said I couldn't drive it away until I showed them the proper documents, and used a lot of fancy legal jargon like, "registration" and "insurance" and "jail." - $8.00: train fare to go to the registry, home from the registry, and back to the registry with forgotten car title. These people are really picky, I'll tell you what. - Undetermined: Medical fees due to falling down the stairs at the train station the second or third time I was there. Not tripping, *falling.* Hard. In front of a lot of people. Please note that these were concrete stairs (as opposed to those made entirely from materials like carpet).
In the unlikely event that this post evoked any pity for my misfortunes, call and ask me about my friend Julie Johnson's not-so-blissful honeymoon...
Reply by Dad Webster: Procrastinate-To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness. Clumsy-Lacking physical coordination, skill, or grace; awkward. Unconditional-unimposing, nothing dependant upon with no conditions Love-A deep tender feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship or a sense of oneness.
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 Submitted by Darin
New Pictures and Movies
I posted some new pictures and videos. Please take a look.
Love, Darin
Reply by Laura: I love the pics, and tell Matthew that I LOVE his outfit. I would never have thought to put together that combination (shirt, underwear, boots), but I am going to give it a go and see if it catches on.
Wed, Apr 18, 2007 Submitted by Karen and Zack
The Coming of Elijah
Due to unforeseen events involving my mysterious body and the way it came into this world, it turns out that we are going to have to have a c-section. So, just so the fam is aware, it is scheduled for June 2nd. Just kidding Lance...it's May 2nd.
Reply by Laura: I am excited for your child to come, even if it's not in the usual way. But I don't like the name Elijah, so I'm going to call him Kason, or maybe Krody.
Wed, Apr 18, 2007 Submitted by Karen
Reply to Lance's Room and Planet Earth
I, personally, am very impressed by the cleanliness of Lance's flat. Especially considering it is more awesome than Planet Earth which for those of you that don't know is a fantastic nature show on the Discovery Channel Sunday evenings at seven and eight mountain standard time.
Tue, Apr 17, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Hi from school
HI everyone. I'm at school. I'm allowed to do this. I just wanted to tell you I love you all!!
Reply by Grandma D.: Sarah, I hope you are doing well at school! We all love you, too. Thank you for thinking of us!
Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Submitted by Lynette, Grandma
Birthdays!
Happy Birthday to our two birthday boys today, Dave and Calvin Blaylock. Someday I'm sure they'll celebrate this day together instead of across the country from each other!
So, Happy Happy Birthday. We love you!
Fri, Apr 13, 2007 Submitted by Mike
Happy Birthday Dave
I've been waiting for Laura to write you a poem for your birthday, but it seems as though she isn't going to, so, here I go.
Dave, Dave, He's our dad. If he wasn't, I'd be mad.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Thu, Apr 12, 2007 Submitted by Mom
More pictures!
I was just thinking that we need a new picture of Karen! What do you think, Zack?
Wed, Apr 11, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Another cool website( not free though)
Ok this website isn't free but I think it's not really expencive. So it's called Webkinz. You can get a stuffed animal and with it comes a seceret code. So you get everything settled on the website with a pretend bird Ms.Birdy. Then when you log on you can enjoy.The actual website adress is www.webkinz.com. If you don't have a webkinz you can look at the catalog. I haven't gotten mine yet but i'm going to. I'm going to get a golden retriver. Megan is going to get a panda bear. We are paying with our own money. It's is really safe. There is no direct talking online. You can go on "Parent's Area" for more information or take a tour. If you don't have a webkinz you can go on the cute catalog.Tell me what you think of the catalog. Any questions ask me!!!!
Tue, Apr 10, 2007 Submitted by Lynette
I'm published!
So that you can each be impressed, you may go to my web pages that I did. I still have some fine-tuning to do, but at least Cache County School District let me publish! Here's how you get to me: Go to www.cache.k12.ut.us. Then click on schools. Then click on Millville. Click on Faculty and staff. Then to Staff and Faculty. Click on my name (Lynette Dickey). There it is! Yea!
Mon, Apr 9, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Easter Weekend
Friday Laura's friend (Jill's cousin) Julie got married so Mike and Jill came up to attend the wedding. They brought the children up for Grandma and Grandpa to play with. Laura also flew in from Boston to attend the wedding. She acutally got here Wednesday night and stayed with Mike and Jill until Thrusday night. Friday night we ate Dinner at our house sponsered by Mike Jones. It was an Indian dinner and was a little hot spicey but good. They kids then went up the canyon and roasted smores. Saturday we went for a hike to the Wind Cave and then had a picnic after the hike at Spring Hollow (3rd Dam). Then Laura and I (dad) went to Julie's reception held at the "This is the Place" heratige park. Then we went home and got up Sunday morning. Laura and dad taught the CTR6 class in primary because dad did not get a teacher called for the class. Lynette taught the gospel doctrine class. After church we went to the Stauffer's (Jill's folks) house and had a 3rd year birthday party for Johathan and Jeffrey. Lance, Trevin, Laura, Dad, and Mom traveled down together in the Sentra. It was cozy. Laura went to Mikes and the rest of us drove home through East Ogden because it was so pretty. The leaves and blossoms are coming out. That was all we could cram into the weekend. Hope you had a peaceful weekend also.
Tue, Apr 3, 2007 Submitted by Mom the Great
More and even more sites!
Okay, here you go. If you really want access to lots of websites for children, here's what you do: Go to www.google.com Click on more Click on even more Click on directory Click on school under Kids and Teens Walla! Go to the web sites and have fun!
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Juvenile (you're probably going to regret your last post, Mom)
So yesterday I bought a whoopee cushion because Chris's birthday is coming up, and it seemed like a good idea at the time. Cami and I got it out to test it (we'd hate for it to be a dud in it's moment of glory), and Bryn and Calvin really loved it. Bryn especially enjoyed sitting on it, but didn't seem to have a clue why the rest of us were laughing so hard. Finally Peter asked, "Bryn, what do you think that sounds like?" Bryn thought for a second and said, "An elephant." We were satisfied that her innocence was intact until a couple seconds later she added, "going poop... in the dirt."
Thu, Mar 29, 2007 Submitted by Mom
So, either someone submits something to this site or I am going to dig up another thought for the day!
Mon, Mar 26, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Your thought for the day:
Spirituality is the conscious awareness of victory over self. By David O. McKay
Sat, Mar 24, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Good idea
That would be awsome Laura. I made a handy shelf i still remember how to do it. We can have a woodshop class for anyone who wants a class. Oh yeah i got my hair cut again!
Thu, Mar 22, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Can you ???
I have another little question for grandpa. Can you maybe post a picture of the scroll saw for mom and dad. I love woodshop in school. Today we burned horses with a thing called a torch. I was the first one to use it. It was scary becase fire was shooting out. I got used to it though. I love cutting wood on the scroll saw.
Reply by Laura: Sarah, I'm glad you enjoy woodworking so much. I also loved woodshop in school, and took it in junior high and high school. In fact, I made the bookcase that is downstairs in Grandpa and Grandma's house. Maybe when you come out in August, we could make some crafts (and everybody who wanted to participate could do so in an age-appropriate manner... in other words, Mathew could help sand things, but I don't think we should let him use the saw just yet...)
Mon, Mar 19, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Scroll saw
I have a little question for Grandpa. Do you have a scroll saw? Jigsaw? Reply by Grandpa: Yes I do have a scroll saw and you may come out and use it anytime you would like. How about next week? Reply by Sarah; I'll try to talk my parents into coming this summer. Actually i don't hink i'll have to.We're probably coming out in August. I'll use the saw 100 times a day. I'll just need to make sure there is wood!!!!!!!
Sat, Mar 17, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Medical Update
Leah Humphreys mother of Bob and Dale and others died a couple of weeks ago. Grace Anderson is expected to die any day now. Wayne Iverson is in the last stages of cancer. They have given up on him and he has about 3 months. The rest of us are OK.
Wed, Mar 14, 2007 Submitted by Mom
Another good website for children and bored adults
www.crayola.com
Wed, Mar 14, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Update on Squeaky
All you animal lovers will be happy to know that Squeaky is well, fat, and happy. So far I have spent money on cheese, peanut butter, chocolate, and more traps. Tonight I will go to Walmart and buy another type of trap and some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (recommended by Auntie Sheryl) and some Marshmallow Mateys (recommended by Kim). When you don't receive an inheritance, blame it on the mouse!
Mon, Mar 12, 2007 Submitted by Mom Lynette
Squeaky Dickey
By way of information, I would like you to know that we have a new pet living with us. His name is Squeaky and he's a mouse. He dwells in the heat vent below the kitchen sink. He enjoys occasional excursions of the upstairs living quarters. He is still "living" with us because he refuses to be caught and exterminated. Any suggestions as to how to eliminate this unwanted houseguest? We have tried cheese on the trap and peanut butter and chocolate. I wish I had his will power!
Reply by Laura: As a former owner of several such pets, I can offer some advice. We caught several mice (at least seven that I can think of) with those sticky traps (don't touch, though... they stick to humans too, and it takes hours to get the sticky gunk off your fingers... not that I would be stupid enough to try it...). We did have two mice that were too smart for the conventional spring and sticky traps, so we had to resort to physical violence (I'm sorry to report that I actually stepped on a mouse) and poison (D-Con works quite well). Last week, the temperatures were so low here (the words "arctic" and "frigid" were said freqnetly used by weather anchors) that a bat made its way inside and terrorized my roommate. After flying around for a couple hours (while she hid her petrified self under a blanket, armed with a broom), it decided to take a nap on the stairs. When she tried to collect it, it hissed at her several times (my hypothesis is that it was rabid or had helped itself to the D-Con since bats don't normally lie down for power naps). Luckily the home teachers came and rescued her from the bat. They set it free right outside our home. Hmmmm...
Reply by Kim Darin and I also had one of these pets when we were first married. You might try Marshmallow Mateys (Malt-o-Meal's knock off of Lucky Charms)on your trap. Our mouse was particularly fond of those. (This, incidentally, made me quite upset - not because we had the mouse, but because he was eating my favorite junk cereal of the time, and being poor college students we couldn't really afford to splurge on that kind of stuff very often. I actually pondered eating the cereal from the top of the bag since the mouse seemed to be nibbling from the bottom of the bag, but Darin suggested that might not be the best idea.) Our pet also enjoyed running across my bare feet one morning as I was getting ready for school and Darin was showering. Darin thought I was being murdered with the way I screamed, and came running in only to find me on the bed hyperventilating - not dead. We were awakened in the middle of the night not too long after that fateful morning by a loud snap. The mouse had finally found the trap. I must admit I felt sorry for the little thing as Darin carried it out to the trash still twitching. Good luck with Squeaky.
Thu, Mar 8, 2007 Submitted by Mom (Grandma)
Coolsites
Hello all you parents of children and others.
Here are two fun websites you can go to for cheap entertainment:
enchantedlearning.com www.toonuniversity.com
That's all!
Mon, Mar 5, 2007 Submitted by Sarah
Glasses found
Dad found Chris's glasses and was celebrating last night.
Reply: Does that mean he gets the $5.00?
Reply: Yes that's why he was partying.
Reply by Laura: Congratulations, Darin! We hope to come down sometime this month, at which time we can settle our debt.
Sun, Mar 4, 2007 Submitted by Laura
Wait a minute...
I just re-read the last few posts. Mom, exactly how often do you smell 'burning calves'?
Reply by Mom: Actually, in all reality, I have only smelled entirely burning calves once. However, it was a memory never to be forgotten. Since that time I periodically smell burning straw. Basically I was just checking to see if anyone ever read what I wrote!
Fri, Mar 2, 2007 Submitted by DADickey
Information Please
I am currently writing my life history and in casually listing some of the cars we have owned I remebered about some orange car named OPUS. For the life of me a cannot remember the make and model of that car. If anyone can remember either the make or model or both, I'm sure my memory will return in short order. Maybe, like me, you have repressed the memory of that particular car.
Reply by Mike 1976 AMC Pacer. The pride and joy of my early years driving. Laura also leared how to drive in the back yard in that car.
Reply by Laura: I did indeed learn how to drive in that car at the appropriate age of 12. Michael came upstairs one day and said, "Hey, wanna learn how to drive today?" It was going really well until Mom happened to notice and made us stop - not because I was too young to drive, but because she didn't want us to tear up the grass any more.
Reply by Darin: Actually, I recall Opus being more red than orange. I also remember that it had more glass than all of the windows in our house. This had the fortunate effect of giving the driver maximum visibility of the world around him/her. Unfortunately, the people in the rest of the world had maximum visibility of the driver and passengers.
I remember the first day I came home from school on the bus and saw Opus in the driveway. All of my 'friends' were
