A Sad Goodbye

Donald Joseph Floyd

1935 - 2008

Las Vegas, Nevada

Don Floyd, age 72, passed away peacefully July 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.He was born Aug. 2, 1935 in Raton, New Mexico to Merritt C. and Audrey E. Curran Floyd. He married Catherine Robb Floyd March 17, 1977 in Salt Lake City Utah. Don is survived by his wife Cathy of Las Vegas, Nevada; and children: Todd and Christie Cannon Floyd of Herriman, Utah; Michael and Amanda Davis Floyd of Overland Park, Kansas; and four grandsons. He is also survived by his brother Merritt C. Floyd, brother Phillip Floyd, sister Thelma Floyd Elliot and children Todd Floyd and Lisa Floyd from a previous marriage. He was preceded in death by both parents. Graveside services will be held Wed., July 23, 2008 at 12 Noon at Larkin Susnset Gardens 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy, Utah where friends may call from 11-11:45 prior to services. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/22/2008

Fourth of July Photos

Our neighborhood has an annual 4th of July bike parade that goes from the elementry school to the neighborhood pool. All the kids decorate their bikes and ride smiling and waving to anyone who will look at them. It was a beautiful day and the boys all had a great time.Henry was so excited to be able to ride his bike this year!Clifton rode in the wagon. George thought it was a race rather than a parade and was one of the first people to the pool. There were popsicles at the pool for everyone.
Clifton was so excited to go swimming.
He loves to jump in from the side. It can be a little frightning because he has no fear and will jump even if there isn't anyone there to catch him.

Baseball, BBQ brisket, bathingsuits and the Beattys!

So crazy and wonderful things happen in Kansas! Yesterday was one of those crazy wonderful days!



I tried to be a good mom and took the boys to the pool in the morning. They had a blast and were really good. (Even my wild 1 year old!) We came home just in time for lunch, and after I had the kids settled in, I checked the phone for messages. I noticed that my dear friend Denise had called but left no message. I quickly called her back to find out they were in St. Louis heading west and wanted to meet for dinner.

I insisted they stay here so the kids could play and swim. They reluctantly agreed. At about 4:00 that afternoon they rolled in. We were so excited to see them. Mike even managed to leave work early! Denise and I took the kids to the pool while Mike and Troy picked up some BBQ for dinner.

It was so great to see them! Denise is one of those people who never ceases to amaze me! Even with her six kids, she accomplishes so much! She is the scrapbooking queeen! She sews the most amazing Halloween costumes for the whole family and she is a great cook! (I also love that she gave up a law career to stay home and raise her kids!)

It was so fun to catch up with her family and to finally meet little Katie. What a doll! My boys were in heaven with so many fun kids to play with. Mike loved spending time with Troy. We had a wonderful BBQ dinner from Oklahoma Joes - great stuff! (Thanks Troy!)

I abandoned them though to go to a Royals game. One of my cute friends called earlier in the week with an extra dugout seat right on first base because her husband hadn't wanted to go. We had a great time at the game and the Royals even won!

Troy decided he wanted to get an early start for the drive the next day. So at about 2:30 am he began loading the van up. By 3:00 am the kids were loaded in and they were on their way west. (And I thought 5:30 was getting up early!)

It was too short of a visit, but I'm so glad they came. Maybe next time I can bribe them to stay longer... any ideas?