Goodman

Goodman Roundup

2008-11-19T19:14:00.000-08:00

Traditional Fun

Leaders of the Pack

Happy Crappy Day

2008-08-20T20:50:00.000-07:00

Hard to imagine that today could be called Happy. But we might as well take it in stride! I just completed 9 years without my lover boy Bert. Man oh man! I like to head to our St. David home and have my alone time on this most sad anniversary... it's okay to mourn one day out of the year right?! And there are tears of longing and pain but they are quickly overshadowed with faith and hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Tara took the day off to be with me and we shared the day with Papa & Grandma. They are both feeling the pangs of old age and illness (which is why we only took 1 picture today). Papa had a project that we helped him with, we shared fun memories and Tara sang songs that Bert loves and we all enjoyed. We did a little housekeeping at the cemetery and enjoyed the beautiful San Pedro Valley with Bert very near us all day.
My parting comment is always the same...don't forget me darling! I can't wait to see you!

St. David cemetery visit in 2007 -

Zack, Papa, Arleen, Grandma, Tara.

Tara with her Papa

Fab Fam - Cousins are the Coolest!

2008-08-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

My sweetie cousin Shelli Bates married off her only daughter Tawnie on August 12. I have the greatest family on earth! Here's some of the gang at both the shower and reception!

Party girl Tawnie with Shelli

Cousin Jeannie with my beautiful Mother

My happy temple-working-buddie cousin Metzi

Niece Amber Baysinger

My handsome, awesome, kissing-cousin John Cotter

Tara & Tamzon

My famous hairdresser cousin Dori with Don Riedlinger

Edwin Lamoreaux

Innovative cake & server!

Birthday Bash #3 - And the Star is....TAMRA!

2008-08-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

Just a quickie regarding Tamra's special day! She documents everything so well on her blog that I don't need to. It's always a roaring party having everyone over for happy celebrations.

The 'grand boys' (and they really are!) get in on the birthday fun with boughten and homemade cakes.

Cousin friends Dallin & Daniel

Tara keeps us laughing!

Yum Yum!

Shelly's Birthday Greeting

2008-08-06T17:16:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox greeting

August Birthday Bash #2

2008-08-05T18:01:00.000-07:00

The kids rallied 'round to help the ol' Ma with things I can't do...fixing sprinklers, faucets and unplugging clogged drains. While Jordan and Calvin were working on projects the girls did their thing in the kitchen. I had fun trying to keep up with my adorable kids and taking pictures. The evening ended with Family Home Evening and great songs from everyone. Sneaking off to make trouble of their own in Grandma's closet, the youngest and smartest of the bunch...Bryce and Carter. Tara so consumed with finishing Stephenie Meyer's final Twilight segment (Breaking Dawn) that she can't bring herself to help with the festivities. Isn't it time to Bless the Food?? The Mothers Sanya & Tamra nearly finished with dinner prep.

Best friends - Carter & BryceKyle's winning smileDaniel showing off his karate skills w/Dallin taking up the rear. Who could resist this delicacy? Tamra grilled the perfect burger, Sanya added yummy condiments (just look at the Jack, avocado & green chili!) and I ate every bite…Yum!

My Daddy Had a Birthday!

2008-08-05T17:39:00.000-07:00

And Mama wrote a poem!:

August 1, 2008

Happy 81st Birthday Dear Orland

Albert - 35; Zina - 32; Ila - 14; Inez - 14; Lorenzo - 11; Gerald - 10; Leonard - 8; Grace - 6; Aleen - 5; Dell - 3; Clair - 21 months.

In Woodruff town, straight south one mile from the Butte

Albert and Zina, parents to nine - (they bore good fruit)

Number 10 was coming (they were again sharing life)

All was in readiness – Aunt Lydia was mid-wife.

Did they hear the angels sing?
Did the bells in heaven ring?

The hour – 12:30 AM. The home was so small.
Were the children asleep? Who heard him first weep?
Did they know of his inner strength – his fate?
This day we gratefully celebrate!!

Eighty-one years since that eventful night –
‘Orland Reed Hatch’ – precious in God’s sight.
We give humble thanks to parents so brave
Who were selfless enough to give him life and a good name.

Orland, you work hard, are kind, thoughtful and love God
You cherish good music and family, and hold to the Rod.

And besides that, you are my top half
We cry, and oft-times laugh…
We’re way up this mountain we call life
I am so humbly grateful to be your wife.

I love you,
Vida

Goodman Get-Together

2008-07-28T19:04:00.000-07:00

Neva Rae Mullenaux was born June 10, 2008 to Shayla & Logan. What a cutie! I spent the weekend in Thatcher...attended Leona Udall's funeral Saturday morning and then the baby blessing on Sunday. It's always fun to see the Goodmans. Can't believe I missed grabbing a pic of Mike & Hollie...probably because we were gabbing. We went to their relative's barn/barrack/house (don't know what they call it) but it was huge & cool and the lunch and company were exceptional. I went home through St. David & saw Papa and checked out the cemetery...all is well.

Neva was all decked out with her painted fingers/toes and was just adorable!

Pretty new mama Shayla. Neva wore Shayla's blessing dress.

Gary & Rachel's sweet family and Mary...somehow missed Dustin...but the good news is he shaved off his bush:-)!

Proud Grandma with not the latest great-grandgirl. (Forrest & Jodi just beat her out w/Carolyn born 7-25-08.)
Cinda & Kent and 3 cool dudes... Clinton, Ty and Preston.
Calvert & Jacqi with Aunt Cinda and 2 of Derryl's sisters.
Self-portrait with my favorite father-in-law.
What a guy!

Happy 50th Birthday Bert!

2008-07-20T22:21:00.001-07:00

In celebration of Bert's 1/2 century mark July 18th, the adults in the valley (except for Zack who was working) met for a quick bite and a movie. We remember with joy Bert's influence that continues to bless our family. We love his wit, humor, gentleness, patience, humility and love for each of us and miss him every single day.

Our Summer Vacation

2008-07-20T21:29:00.000-07:00

Tara & I took off on Wednesday July 2 for a cool country vacation. We stayed in Provo Wednesday night with Mark & Callie and had a delightful breakfast the following morning at Christine Van Wagenen's quaint "Wooden Spoon" home in American Fork. Another 5 hours on the road found us in Driggs, Idaho where we stayed with Justin & Mila & family. Justin is putting in a golf course there with Andersen Concrete and the condo they're in accommodated Tara & me in great style. We enjoyed the beautiful Teton Mountains from both the Idaho and Wyoming side, touring Yellowstone National Park from one end to another. We saw Old Faithful blow and enjoyed a great meal in the nearby lodge. We also saw the Rexburg and Idaho Falls temples and attended church in Driggs on Sunday. Back in Provo Monday night, we spent Tuesday seeing a movie, touring temples near Provo and driving through Sundance Park. We enjoyed Mark & Callie's cute apartment for one more night before heading back to yes, our beautiful, hot valley.

Zack's Eagle Court of Honor

2008-07-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

Zack's Eagle Court of Honor on April 27, 2008 was combined with 3 of his buddies pictured here: Zack, Erik Villescaz, Jonathan Bjornn and Jacob Ward.

Jaden Turley, favorite next door neighbor and friend stands with Zack. Jaden is a great example and the entire Turley family helped Zack accomplish his goals.

That's My Boy!

Tucson Hatch Reunion

2008-07-20T19:35:00.000-07:00

Many of the ORH Family met in Tucson May 23-24 2008 for family fun and sharing. Shawn & Melanie Nielson had already left when the family picture was taken, perhaps a few more. What a great time to see everyone, share talents & participate in the Apple of Love, eat a yummy breakfast at the hotel, swim in the pool. We gathered at a near-by park for lunch, Grandma's birthday celebration and a baseball game. All 6 kids made it with their family that could and a good time was had by all.

Jordan with adorable Brycey

Zack sharing his skills w/Calvin on the Rip-Stick

Happy 79th Birthday celebration for precious Mother

Carter, Tara & Sanya

Dallin sharing w/his little Bryce

Grandma w/her Boys

Zack's an Eagle Scout!

2008-07-13T23:03:00.001-07:00

All the worries and fears were for naught as Zack crossed ever T & dotted every I to qualify for Scouting's greatest award. He arranged for concrete slabs to be installed at Patterson Elementary for the art department/general use and cleaned up weed areas. We're proud of his accomplishments!

Zack dumps the first load

Jason, Calvin and the Turley's
start the framing process

Zack, Jordan (beaver) & Calvin framing up.

Bishop Hatch, Jaden, Zack & a few
of the many helpers ....THANKS everybody!

Before & After

The Girl Gang

2008-07-13T18:23:00.000-07:00

Kids are great! But nothing gets better than hanging with the girlfriends! Linda, Vauna and Annette teamed up with me recently and we headed to Thatcher for a singles conference. We giggled like little girls all the way over and back! Elaine, my partner in crime, made our group complete. We saw 2 movies, had a steak dinner atop Grahm Mountain, danced to a few tunes with questionable partners and laughed til we cried. Thanks to my cousin Martha who let us stay both nights at her house.

Mom's Disney Princess

2008-07-08T17:34:00.001-07:00

You Are Aurora! (A.K.A. Sleeping Beauty.)

Thoughtful and loving. Authority figures probably have been sheltering you all of your life. Thankfully you're a very tranquil person who is content with what life has given you, but secretly you want to know how the outside world works.

Which Disney Princess Are You?