This was our year

2012 got off to a good start when we saw  "The Game's Afoot"
at the Hale Center Theatre. Lots of laughs; wish I could
have heard more of the punch lines. But that's my
hearing aid problem, not the Hale Theatre.
They do good work.

In February we went to a program presented
by Emm'a Chinese Immersion Program.
Amazing how fast these second graders learn a new language.
After the program we celebrated with lunch
at Kneaders.

The only movie we saw all year (in a theatre)
was "The Artist".
Well worth it. Read all about it
on one of my earlier blogs.
(Sure you will.)

Helped Laddie Morgan (front, left) celebrate his
96th birthday in March, along with several others
in the Crescent Heights complex.
He passed away a few months later.

March 18 --Avery Harper Higgins was born.
A cutie.  Our 18th great-grandchild.

April -Another great egg hunt at
Grandma Sweat's.
(Note the lovely lady in the hat on the swing.)

In May Barb and Denny took us to
see the new City Creek right smack in
the center of downtown Salt Lake City.
Absolutely fabulous.
Like something in the next century.

June 9 - Grandson Russell Hiatt Higgins married
the highly recommended Megan Walker
in the Columbia River Temple.
Great to have so many family there.
She's a gem.

Grandson Tony's book was published.
Another good "book day" party" at his house.

Nephew Douglas Grant Hiatt came  through town
on his motorcycle, en route to California
and wherever else the roads might lead.
Anyone who flew jets off of carriers (and then
landed them) has no fear of  of roaring
down the freeways and backroads on a motorcycle.
Great to see him.

In August, we enjoyed much of "How The West Was Won" on
Denny's and Joe's big screen in their
new theatre room.
(This was supposed to be a much wider picture.)

In September Christopher, Julia and Claire came to see us.
Claire is adorable.

Also in September, a drive up Little Conntonwood
Canyon with Barb and Dennis.
Fall colors galore.
Mom looks downright sporty in that hat.

Celebrated my 89th birthday in November
 at this exclusive restaurant.
Barb, Dennis, Denny, Joe, Emma there too.

Ah yes, the lovely Jane Seymour
sent me an autographed copy
of her latest book.
Maybe somewhere in time I'll
get to meet her.

One of my Christmas presents was an autographed copy
of Tony' latest book.
He signed it "To Dr. Hiatt from Dr. Sweat."
Very professional, don't you think?

A grand and glorious Christmas with all of
Julie's and Tom's family; many of Barb's and Dennis' family
and Denny, Joe and Emma.
All together at the Haynie home.
The red sweaters stole the show.
Thank you, Julie,

My midlife crises --growing a mustache,
When I posted this on Facebook it went viral.
(Since I usually get only 2 or 3 responses on Facebook,
I consider 21 responses viral.)
And a Happy New Year to you all.
PS --Blogspot seems to have a mind of its own when it
comes to placing pictures.