Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This was first posted in 2014, and again in 2015.  Since then we have added more family weddings!  My first Valentine's Day without Wayne I have had the roses below plugged in, as they light up pretty! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, ALL!   Wayne and I have had a tradition for many years on Valentine's Day, and on our Wedding Anniversary -- Wayne is so thoughtful and always gives me a gift that has a feminine flair!   The little tradition involves something Wayne found years ago, and between special days, it has a spot in our storage cabinet.    He gets up earlier than I do, and has it all set up and lighted!   A fun TRADITION ! !  Anita took pictures of it. We tried a black background, and a white one, so I'll put both on.  As you can see, it has a cord, and when plugged in, the roses have a light inside!  A simple thing, but it is a  TRADITION! ! These photos below are not in any particular order!  Us, our parents, a...

I am posting today a story about Hyrum Dayton,Wayne's 2nd great grandfather, a true and faithful pioneer -- his mother's Dayton line.  This was first published on January 11, 2014, over 3 years go as # 67.  Happy Valentine's Day to all you folks, and a year ago today, Wayne was in the hospital with bleeding --   This will be my story today about Wayne -- showing he came from very faithful pioneer stock.  Wayne had such a work ethic, and this shows  some of his heritage!  His father also was a hard worker, and supported his family of 9 children in the Great Depression by taking whatever jobs he could. Wayne's mother Gladys Tregenna Dayton about age 19. Wayne's dear parents, Gladys, and Roy Waldamer Eckman I have written about several of my ancestors, but not many yet of my husband Wayne's ancestors.  His mother was Gladys Tregenna Dayton, and her Dayton great grandfather was a very early convert, baptized on February 18, 1832.  He wa...