Memories Preserved

Russ has put together this post.

As I have been helping Joel type old Barber Pole entries, I was reminded of many memories that would have likely been lost without the Pole. Enclosed are a few of the entries from the early years and a couple of pictures of our family back in 2002.

May 2001 - An early Barber Pole Banner

Lisa and David (January 2000) – We were excited to get a snowfall last week. It came on a Saturday and we enjoyed a glorious day of sledding and snowball fighting. Church was cancelled the next day and Lisa had some explaining to do to the kids when they heard her say “Yeah!” upon hearing the news of no church.

Troy (January 2000) - January has been a busy month full of change. It was fun and a chore to move into my new place. Willi, Brent, and Caesar generously lent a hand on a dreary Saturday to get all the big stuff over here. The main roadblock we ran into was my smallish elevator which prevented the 88 inch sofa from arriving to the 8th floor. So I’m sitting on the floor for now and shopping for a new one shorter than 85 inch.

Brad (September 2001) - Finally, at the end of my travels, I saw my Susan again. I missed Susan so much I thought I might die at any second sometimes. I’ve never missed anyone like I missed her. I tackled her at the airport and the whole experience of seeing her again was just as good or better than all our daydreams about it. She never ceases to talk about how impressed she is with the barbers and cruzes out here which have been good enough to not scare her off completely (yet) as well as with mom, and the whole family she hasn’t met yet but heard about. I think everyone will like her.

Apr 2002 - Family at Brad and Susan's wedding

Julie and Allen (April 2002) - We’ll start out by talking about the biggest event of the month, going out to Utah to celebrate in the union of Brad and Susan. Leaving Jared behind was hard, but definitely the right decision. When we reunited with him, he was all over his big brother; the two kissed, hugged, danced, laughed and ran together. Leaving us parents wondering why we had even come back.

Lori and Scott (June 2002) - This month also marked Emma’s first endeavor in lying. For a few days in a row, the same scene repeated itself every naptime and bedtime. We would tuck her in at the normal time. We would hear her in her room, singing, kicking the wall and in other ways not sleeping for about 15 minutes. Next she would open the door and prance out with a happy declaration, “I had a goooood nap. And I woke up!” No way, can’t fool us, sister. Back to bed. “But I had a good naaaap…” Another example of her growing mistruths..
Lori: “Emma, please put that toy away.”
Emma (defiant): “No!”
Lori (threatening): “What did you say?”
Emma (complying): “I said, ‘sure’!”

Mom and Dad (July 2002) – I asked Allie what her favorite vacation was. Her response: “Hilton Head.” I said, “Oh, yes, I bet that was lots of fun." Allie thought for a few minutes, and then said, “Grammy, you were with us, right?” I said, “No.” She quickly said, “Then no-way, that was not my favorite. It couldn’t have been if you weren’t there.” She thought some more and asked me, “Were you there on our BYU vacation?” I said, “Yes.” Her reply: “Well, then that was my favorite vacation.” She’ll make a good politician. But mostly she is just a sweetheart that wants to make everyone feel good. And she certainly brightened my day!!

Sept 2002 - Family at Gathering in Townsend

Joel and Jenica (May 2003 – one of first classic entries that became the monthly “Overheard at our house”) - Finally, here are a few random quotes from our favorite precocious preschooler:

- Explaining why Jenica is not able to carry him somewhere: “I’m too deep for you mom.”
- Blurring honesty and orneriness: “What happens if I don’t want to tell the truth, do I juss have to be honery?”
- His eyes having got used to a dark room: “Dad, I can see in the dark now, I got confused to it!”
- Completely unexplained but oft repeated question about the Langford’s bathroom: “Is that the Neurall’s bathroom?”

May 2001 - Just how much does Dad make?