Day Family Newsletter for April 2013

May 1, 2013

DAY FAMILY NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 2013

Stephanie and the girls moved into their new home at the first of the month! She was absolutely thrilled to be getting her own home. She bought a home in Syracuse (just west of Layton). A lot of work, but she loves her new place, as do the kids. They are in new schools, new day care, and new home and neighborhood. The guy who bought the home and remodeled put on a new roof, new furnace, air conditioning, hot water heater, carpets, appliances, kitchen cupboards and painted everything inside. I soon learned how to hang curtain rods, bathroom fixtures (towel racks, toilet paper holder, etc.). The home is finished up and down, and the emphasis now is on getting the back yard lawn back (or replanted), as the house was vacant for two years. The front yard is in pretty good shape.

And Linda retired! Her last day was her birthday, April 15th. Scott, her boss of the past 25 years, gave her a very nice retirement luncheon at Market Street Grill with many of her coworkers (present and past), as well as our children. Scott and his wife presented Linda with a life size cardboard statue of Elvis that has been in our living room for the past few weeks – soon to be retired to Linda’s Elvis corner downstairs in the extra den/misc. room. Everyone got up and said some very nice things about Linda.

Then Katie and I organized a surprise retirement party for Linda at Katie and Bill’s newly remodeled home at the end of the month. It was fun getting out invites to everyone, and seeing Linda’s absolute surprised face when we showed up at the Boyd’s home for what Linda thought was a simple dinner invite. A lot of extended family including the grandchildren were there along with some close friends. Katie put out a superb arrangement of finger food and goodies, and a great time was had by all, especially Linda who couldn’t believe it was all for her.

Shelley and I were busy trying to get better para transit arrangements for Danny after it was discovered the Bishop’s Storehouse in Lindon was outside the delivery zone, and Danny would have to walk 3 ½ blocks to the Storehouse after the bus dropped him off. After meetings, much research, and actually walking the route, we wrote a letter asking for something better. Today Danny and I met with the General Manager of Utah County para transit at the Storehouse location, and got a shortened route (1 ½ blocks with sidewalks and no construction). I’ll follow up to see if he can also work at the Springville Storehouse as an alternative where he can be dropped at the door.

Linda and I thoroughly enjoyed a week in St. George after her retirement, and enjoyed upper 70 and mid 80 degree temps. We even got burned while swimming. Lots of relaxation, a quick trip to Mesquite, and a couple of free concerts at the St. George Tabernacle where we were the youngest couple there!

We enjoyed having Kaylee sleep over one weekend. I got in a round of golf with friends. We had a nice birthday dinner for Linda at The Spaghetti Factory, her favorite. And Linda is now scheduled for a total knee (left one) on May 13th!!!!! Ye gads – bionic woman. And the aging process continues. Love,

Tom & Linda