Keaton's interview of Grandma (Carolina Wright)

           

      

Carolina Richards was born in South Carolina, that is where she got her name. Born at the Base Hospital in Columbia South Carolina December 23, 1945. She thinks it was later in the evening because her mom didn't want to go to the hospital until she had her tree decorated. She weighed 7 lbs 5 oz.

 

Favorite childhood memory was riding in her pony carts with Molly, her Shetland pony. She would ride in the parades and around town with Molly. Molly was a black and white grumpy Shetland. If you turned your back on her she would bite you. If she didn't want you to ride her anymore she would just lay down and roll over. You had to be ready to jump off quickly. She was 10 years old at this time. The boys always did competitions with their horses but she didn't.

Her favorite color is blue -- the same as Keatons.

Her favorite sport was football. Just something she liked to watch football but she didn't play any sports. She was in the band.

When she was a kid she would play hide and go seek with her friends in the cemetary. You weren't supposed to play there so when the police came by they would hide.

Keat -- "Did your mom and dad ever find out that you played in the cemetary?"

Oh ya, they knew it!

Grandpa moved into the neighborhood when he was 8 years old. There was 13 in their Sunday school class. Those strong kids were responsible for helping my mom get to church. Her family didn't go to church except for her brother Guy. Guy started going regularly to church in highschool.  He had good friends that pulled him along till he decided to serve a mission.  He went to the Alaskan/Canadian mission. Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Richards were not active in the church while my mome was growing up. Grandma went occasionally. Grandma Boody (Clara Larsen -- and later Clara Zimerman) was Grandma Richards mom and Carolina's grandma. She was active and came along to help her to go to church.

 

Jonas' interview of his Grandpa Wright

This is an interview through Jonas' eyes so I'll be calling my dad/ Curtis -- Grandpa. Grandpa was born June 15, 1946 -- one year after WWII ended. Born at American Fork Hospital. The same hospital as me (Jason) Present day Heritage Center. There are ton's of pictures and family memories in the halls of that building.
J -- Where is your favorite place --
Gpa -- The very best place is home. That is where I get to see everyone.

J -- Where is the funnest place you have been --
Gpa -- I have lots, but I used to love to hike Timpanogos peak. I was able to hike that with the scouts and my boys many time. I always liked to be with the family on the boat. 
J -- What is your favorite thing to do
Gpa -- And I really liked to fly. I like to go golfing.
J -- How high can you hit it --
Gpa -- "sometimes to the hole"
J - Oh -- how far is that?
Gpa -- Depends on how far it needs to go.
J -- What was your favorite thing to do as a kid.
Gpa -- Play baseball. When we were young we would play red rover.
J -- What was your favorite song
Gpa -- How great thou art.
J -- Oh... is that a church song?
Gpa -- Yep. I want that played at my funeral.
J -- what is your favorite movie.
Gpa -- You get to be my age, you have a hundred favorite movies.. this time of year I really like Miracle on 34th st.
Thad -- what is your favorite color?
Gpa - Blue
Jonas -- what is your favorite treat
Gpa -- Unquestionably, licorice. Your great grandma used to make me date cookies and I like those too.

Our Family -- Jonas interviewing his Grandpa Scott

When were you born? ...   March 26, 1952 in Cedar City Utah
Where did you go to Elementary? .....Juaquin Elementary
Who was your favorite teacher?.... I don't remember any of my teachers.
What is your first memory? ............ I was walking in California and there was a dog barking at me. Favorite Vacation?..... The Chek Republic.
What is your favorite Color?.... Turquise
Where did you serve your mission?.... Sweden.
What is it like?..... Beautiful, lots of trees. It's up by the North Pole.
How cold does it get? Neg 30.
Do you sometimes see Santa?..... There is no Santa Clause there. Just a Christmas Elf that brings in the gift.
What do you like to play? I like to ski..
What is your favorite drink?..... Ice cream Malt.... Uh, thats like a rootbeer float?... No it is like a shake.
What is your favorite thing to do? Mmm. First thing is skiing and second is flyfishing. Where is your favorite place to fish?..... Cour De Lane River.
What was your first Job?... Mowing the neighbors lawn.

 

Jude 2 months

Where does the time me go? This little guy is now 2 months old! He is starting to get into a pattern-nursing when boys go down at 8:30/9 then usually sleeping his longest spell. He'll then wake up around 2 am, then again at 5/5:30. He then officially up for the day between 7/7:30. Then he's on the 3/4hr rotation of eat, wake, sleep. 

We love Jude & can't imagine what life would be with out him. He now "talks" to us, laughs, is ticklish & tries to get our attention. He's a generally happy baby minus the bewitching hours in the evening.

Polar Express

The Poksr a Express wasn't so polar this year...it was 55degrees😉 We went in the Hebert Creeper w Jas, Kristina & Hazel. T could hardly contain his excitement! It was fun to watch the boys & Hazel. 

Nana watched baby Jude & had some good cuddle time--she was so sweet saying just holding a baby was the best therapy.

There was no snow--not very polar. The boys did see deer and a beaver. There was cocoa & cookies & singing & dancing. They also got a visit from Santa. 

Thad's School

Thad wants to be just like his brothers. This works in my favor when I introduced school. He loves it! He'll do his work jobs just to do school 😉

We love Leapfrog Letter a factory DVD & flash cards. Such a fun way for all of my boys to learn their letters & sounds! We'll do anything from painting to play dough to making letters w potato shavings or & yarn. I love when Thad lights up after writing s letter--he's mastered the letter X so far in the writing! He so knows almost all of his letter sounds, the main shapes & colors. What a smartie!

All I want for Christmas

All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth. K finally lost his 2nd top tooth. Look how handsome! His S's are even harder to pronounce 😉