so every year, grandpa writes a poem about everyone in the family. So here is this years poem.
CHRISTMAS 2013
It’s Christmas again – two thousand and one three
Does one have to go all the way to Moab just to get a tree?
Marti is a nurse. He can even dispense a pill.
He pushed a 500 pound lady all the way up a hill.
He went to Canada with Burnis ‐ they had lots of fun
Marti had to hurry home to get his darn veins done.
Cleaned our rain gutters. Put up Christmas light.
With a little help from Kerry – everything turned out right.
He goes to the garage to have a little smokeThat’s where he cooks his meat ‐ I didn’t mean a joke
At Bear Lake every day he reserved our sand.
When Marti is the host – most things turn out grand.
Abi’s a goalie in soccer. She runs fast in track.
Honor roll in school. What do you think of that ??
She was in the talent show ‐ made the keyboard play.
Basketball with the Catholics. What has she got to say ?
Can give a massage to hand or to feet
To Abi from all of us – a Merry Christmas treat.
Hayden gets around in a brand new truck
Has 20 friends till midnight with a little bit of luck.
Student council and seminary ‐ is there no end
The one remaining question – is Sierra more than a friend ??
Micaela works at Hale Theatre. Also at Barrel Crackle
She went on her very first – her very first backpack
A death in Ohio ‐ Micaela took a trip.
To pay for Brigadoon – that we sort of skip.
A night out with Micaela, Blake thought that would be great.
Turned out to be – a heavy dancing date.
Andrew takes out our garbage; he shovels our snow.
Electric guitar at 7:15 – what a way to go !!
Gambles on Wednesday night – he cut and dragged their tree
Even works with Kerry – that’s impressive – at least to meGot a sack in football ‐ I think it was in a dream
He’s the most expensive player – on any football team.
Paula was released from Sunday School – is a counselor in the stake.
Many times to New York ‐ When will Mark’s back pocket break ?
One of the nicest person you could have ever met
One major problem – she got a speeding ticket.
Mitchell’s on a mission – representing us all well.
Has converted most of Colombia as far as I can tell.
Should be home this time next year ‐
Speaking only Spanish – that is what I fear.
Jack loves football – especially Tom Brady.
Usually does his homework ‐ That means he gets good grady.
Made 2 goals in a game – thinks Marti is O.K.
Loves cauliflower and dip – what more can I say?
He didn’t like his purple coat – that nice coat he has
Until he found out – on the outside it said Jazz.
Stella got baptized. She likes to play ball.
Best friend is Deacon. Stella’s growing tall.
What Stella does most is look for an elf ‐
Best place to look is somewhere on a shelf.
Any way you look at it – Stella is a jewel !
What does she like best? She likes her Dean Allen School.
Blake likes to keep busy – as anyone can see.
Spends his working hours at A. R. U. P.
He took a trip – Mark’s house was his wish
Backpacking was a different story – you see Blake caught no fish.He went to Medieval ‐ thought that would be good
Only problem was – they took away his foodHe went to the Nutcracker ‐ I think he took a chance.
Will he now want to change jobs – You know and turn to dance??
Maureen teaches Cubs. Spends each day in school.
Get 10 days off each year – especially for Yule.
Shops at Van Husen – dresses very lady like.
Almost got lost on the Delicate Arch hike.Did the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day ‐
Parked her car in a snow bank – what more can I say?
Luke is a student. He likes middle school.
Deacon quorum counselor. Luke must be a jewel.
A champion in track. He knows all the rest.
He’s the tops when it comes to Laser Quest.
Michelle organized our trip to Bear Lake.
Spends her time in Court where she’s usually awake.Writes to Mitchell week after week
Works in primary where she gets to speak.
Rode her bike and took a great fall.
Got a new kitchen ‐ This year was a ball.
William came to set up our new TV set.
Spent more time fixing our darn toilet.
He coached football. Took our TV stand out.
Fixing up things is what William is all about.
He replaced some of our lights that were out.
Had a birthday this month – did everyone shout out??
Grace lives in New York ‐ you know.
Tries not to miss any Broadway show.
Spends her days at the Teddy Store
Can walk in Central Park if her life gets bore.
McKenna got her medallion if anybody care
I’d be more impressed if she’d pack her underwear.
She works with Kerry ‐ always having fun.
What she’d rather do ‐ is go for a run.
She’s always happy ‐ full of Christmas joys
Her real specialty is Polynesian boys.
Nick played football ‐ His team was the champs.
Likes the 49ers – the same team as gramps.
He likes to spin quarters – can make a popcorn ball.
More than once made the quarterback fall.
Takes piano lessons – from his teacher a dirty look.
Only reason for that – he forgot to take his book.
Mark lives in Las Vegas – where he has to wrap pipe.
He takes it all in stride – he doesn’t even gripe.
He went to Notre Dame – about that he gloats
All around the motel room were written Darin notes !!
All the important things in life – that’s what makes Mark care
Had the attendant take his picture in the gas station chair.
McCall is home from Oregon. She really liked it there.
She’s doing well in school ‐ It’s chemistry she doesn’t care
She went back to the coast to do a little preaching.
When she goes to church in Utah – it’s Relief Society teaching.
She’s already been a bridesmaid. She can do anything with a broom.
The thing I can’t understand – why can’t she clean her room?
Brooke has a new car. Does it ever get wash?
Rumor has it – went to the dance with Josh.
She went to Tuachan – just how did she dress?
Their major objective – it was Starlight Express.
Her favorite teacher – is Mr. Tator Tot.
Christmas cards with Archaletta – she likes him a lot.
Marlena’s the Queen – the Queen of Bear Lake.
What does she do for me ? Limits my chocolate intake.
She also bought us a brand new TV
It’s down in the basement for all to see.
She lost her friend Sirpa – that’s what we were told.
Tied McKenna’s quilt – I hope it will hold.
Marlena’s my 1st wife – the heck with the rest.
How do I rate her ? I still think she’s the BEST.
That’s about it. We’ve come to the end.
All your Christmas money – I’m sure it’s been spend.
In my fondest thoughts, I hold everyone dear !!
So Merry Christmas to each and a Happy New Year.
