Tonight at around 8:45 pm Utah time, my grandpa, Everett Paulson passed away in Orlando, Florida.
My Grandpa was 87 yrs old. He lived a hard but rewarding life.
My grandpa was a master wood carver. He has made such beautiful carvings through out his life. Some of my favorites: the bed he made for my mom, which I was blessed to use as a girl and that Tanith will get to use when she gets older, the cabinet in my front room, the horses in my front room, the full size-fully working M
odel T car (what a stunner!!!), the round table, the Vernal Tithing building,my front porch swing, the red truck, boat and trailer he made me as a child, the china cabinet, the green wagon we have in our garage and of course, all the tiny black chairs so man of us have.
When I would visit my Grandpa in Sacramento (when I was a child), he would take just me out for breakfast. We would go to a pancake house type of place. I would always order the same thing--because it was tradition. English muffin, orange juice and a hot chocolate.
When I was growing up, I had a speech problem and couldn't say my S sound right. W
hen I wanted Grandpa to push me on the swing in his back yard, I would say, "TING ME!". He lovingly carved TING ME into the front porch swing I have (its not a swing right now though--its a bench with legs).
Grandpa loved to tell jokes. There was one about a Quarter back, that I still don't understand, but I will always remember him telling EVERYONE these jokes. He would always talk to the waitresses and tell them all sorts of jokes.
I remember my grandpa taking me to Flaming Gorge.
I remember spending several weeks with my grandpa in Vernal. He took me to my first Rodeo. He also gave me a book about drawing.
My grandpa loved serving others. He was a great help at one of the elementary schools in Vernal. He loved helping the kids with their Times Tables. I wish he could have done that with my boys. He had a passion for it.
He was a very tall and big man. Over six feet tall. I remember his cowboy hat size was very VERY big. My brother Paul and his son Andy have Grandpa's big head. :)
He always winked and had a twinkle in his eye.
He loved going to the temple and would go at least once a week when he lived in Vernal.
On Monday, I was able to talk to him in the hospital after his stroke. He had a feeding tube and an oxygen mask on, but I was able to understand him. I told him "I LOVE YOU" and he said it back. I told him, "THE DOG GONE DOG IS GONE" and he said, "WOOF".
When I was a child, my dad's mom (Oma Hilde) died. My Grandpa tells the story that my parents wrote him a letter talking about the death of my Oma. I had no clue what was
written in the letter, but on the envelope, I wrote, "THE DOG GONE DOG IS GONE--Woof" which was our little inside joke. He read that, laughed and then opened the card and in his word, "It said, Hilde's dead". LOL He laughed and laughed and made me promise that his tomb stone would say" The dog gone dog is gone-Woof". It was our great joke.
I'm thankful for my grandpa. He loved the Lord. He loved the gospel. He worked hard to be a good person. He loved serving others and smiling and laughing. He had a hard childhood but lived a great life. He was strong and honest and true.
I love you Grandpa. WOOF!
--Super Angie
Brennan enjoyed sitting all by himself at an empty desk, and of course he enjoyed making faces when I took this picture.
Tanith LOVED sitting next Dallin, and he liked it too---but again, they must make faces!
Notice the Zamboni behind him? Ah, he was SO excited to watch it. I think he has found his new profession. :)
Brennan doesn't always pay attention in class--mainly because his coach doesn't command much authority over her students which I feel is a must when dealing with 5 and 6 yr olds. He doesn't act up like this at school, church or other lessons, and I told his coach as much. I don't think she likes me much. lol
But he likes her and the assistant coach and loves just skating. He simply loves to skate--and the faster the better! He is getting better and better at his skills and he seems to pick up on things fast. But of course, he is Brennan and Brennan by nature is wild, and so is his skating.
My happy boy. So proud of himself. He just loves to skate and loves spending one on one time with me. I'm so proud of him. I love watching him, even if he is silly on the ice. The joy he gets from this sport just oozes out of him.
Once in a while, if you are very lucky, you will meet someone who changes your life. A friend who connects, not just on the surface, but deeper as well. You may not know your friend for long. You may not even know her that well, but you know she cares. You know you are on her mind. You know she thinks often about you, and that simple knowledge warms your heart.
She LOVES drinking water from the teacups.
She downs a few cups each class. Phew! Must be tired from all that dancing.
Hula dancing complete with grass skirts and flowers in their hair.
Cheerleading.
Hey Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind.... Tan LOVES dressing up for the cheerleading song.
Balance beam time is always a treat.
Shes dancing with a babydoll.
The kids just adore her!--sometimes a bit too much!
Shes very clean
And very curious
And likes her milk and kitty chow.
But she likes Daddy most of all
Tanni loves her new "toy"
And she tries really hard to be gentle.
Rick gives in and cuddles her while he plays games.
Or walks around the house.
She likes to sit with me on the front porch--in the sun, being scratched and loved while I read a book.
Our neighbors like her too and come often to visit
Its LUCY, our little sweetie.
Tonight at around 8:45 pm Utah time, my grandpa, Everett Paulson passed away in Orlando, Florida.
odel T car (what a stunner!!!), the round table, the Vernal Tithing building,my front porch swing, the red truck, boat and trailer he made me as a child, the china cabinet, the green wagon we have in our garage and of course, all the tiny black chairs so man of us have.
hen I wanted Grandpa to push me on the swing in his back yard, I would say, "TING ME!". He lovingly carved TING ME into the front porch swing I have (its not a swing right now though--its a bench with legs).
written in the letter, but on the envelope, I wrote, "THE DOG GONE DOG IS GONE--Woof" which was our little inside joke. He read that, laughed and then opened the card and in his word, "It said, Hilde's dead". LOL He laughed and laughed and made me promise that his tomb stone would say" The dog gone dog is gone-Woof". It was our great joke.
My big bear Brennan started Kindergarten yesterday (Wednesday). He only goes three days a week (MWF) all day. He was so excited to finally go to school. :) By tradition, he got his Erste Schul Tag Tutte.
Such a big grin!
Ben 10 stuff, dino stuff, candy, gum
and of course, nerf bullets and M&Ms
With his Lighting McQueen lunch box, ready to go in....
Hanging up his backpack.
He got to pick his own seat...he originally picked this one until his friend Thatcher came in. Then he moved to sit by Thatcher.
We stopped by and said HI to him on recess. He was really excited to see us.
He loves his teacher Miss Burrel. She gave him a paperdoll to color that looks like him. He picked a red crayon because he was wearing red, but then I heard him say, "Look! This is all BLOOD!!!" --evil laugh!
Another recess pic. He is growing up too fast.
Dallin started 3rd grade this Tuesday (day after Labor Day). Of course he was excited to get his Erste Schul Tag Tutte--German tradition that school kids get on the first day. Its filled with school supplies, goodies, clothes, toys etc.
He got, among other things, a glow in the dark puzzel and...
a king size bag of M&Ms.
My parents sent small tuttes to all three kids filled with German chocolates. THANKS GAGA AND POP!!!
