First Time Meeting Chuck & Dianne

By Tyler Daniels

My memory of Chuck & Dianne is when I first met them. Amy and I had met in December on our first official date. Then about 2 weeks later, which was New Year's, we had our second date. (She was living in SLC and I was in Boise, so we were doing the long distance thing.) On January 1st I had the chance to have lunch and meet her parents for the first time at Chevy's. But not only did I get to meet them but also 3 of Amy's sisters: Stephanie, Becky and Kim. (I had already met Becky because Amy lived with her at the time.) So no added pressure for this lunch, trying to answer their questions, trying to impress them as much as I could, and most of all not making a complete fool of myself.

Lunch went well, as that was almost 23 years ago. Chuck and Dianne have always made me feel welcome and part of the family and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them and the whole family.

The Tate House

May 2021

We've had several days of celebrating mom this week for Mother’s  Day - dinner and going to the Tulip Festival. But I was most excited to give her and dad the painting of "The Tate House." They bought their home the year I was born (1960). It has been a place of gathering and love for as long as I can remember. Making a house a home is no easy task. But there is no greater gift that a mother and father can give their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Thanks mom and dad for making the Tate House my home. 

Love you both forever!

 

Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival

In May, 2021, Kim and I went to the Tulip Festival

 at Thanksgiving Point with Mom and Dad. 

We were able to use a golf cart since neither mom or dad would be able to walk the distance required to see the vast tulip gardens. And as you can see, we went in the midst of mask wearing due to the Covid pandemic. 

The tulips were beautiful, and we stopped to get some pictures of mom and dad in the large wooden shoes that were found throughout the gardens along the path. 

On one of our stops along the way, I was taking a picture of mom and dad and a passerby hollered at mom and dad to kiss. So they obliged!

It was a beautiful day to spend with Kim and mom and dad. Definitely a day to remember. And as it turned out, it was the last year that dad would go to the Tulip Festival with us. 

By Becky Ahlberg

 

Jackson Tate's Memories

I remember a bunch of things growing up. I remember the kids table at the back of the kitchen. I remember always running to the back room with the tv to pick the movie to watch (Big, Cool Runnings, Hearts and Souls, etc.), then sneaking out to get creamies, fat boys, and fruit by the foot. I remember playing in the basement bedrooms and storage rooms feeling like they were vast and endless. 

I remember Grandma taking Sid and me to plays and shows at the Scera Shell, and she would always sneak in some candy to make the trip extra fun. It was usually sleeves of Snickers or Charleston Chews. It was always a treat to be with her and experience new things with her. 

Anyway you slice it, Grandma is a phenomenal woman. We are lucky to be her family. 

Jackson Tate

Grandma and Bowie

Bowie and grandma just disappeared at dinner one evening. I went back and found him completely involved in the book she was reading with him. He never sits that still that long ever, and he was so pleased to just be present with her. 

Memory from Jackson Tate

From Sid and Sarah

Dear Grandma,

I hope you know how much Sarah and I love and adore you, and how much we appreciate your love for us and the example you've given us of living a life of love and service for others.

My entire life is filled with memories with you that I cherish - from visiting you and grandpa in St. Louis to you taking me and Jackson to Oklahoma at the Scera Shell to letting me tag along with you on road trips out to Elko. Add to that years of Dutch Christmases and afternoon conversations after mowing your lawn and you always being there to support me in whatever I was doing - you have always put your family first and we have felt of your love throughout our entire lives.

It also means a lot to me to carry on the legacy of your father through my name. Even though I didn't get to meet him in this life, I have such a love for Sidney Coray from the memories and stories you've shared with me about him. I hope I can do his name and memory proud through the life I live.

And you should know that Sarah thinks that you are the absolute coolest. After the first time she met you, she told me that she wanted to be just like you - loving, caring, smart, and with a great sense of humor. And I 100% agree with her.

We love you, and we're so grateful for your goodness in our lives. Merry Christmas!

Love,

Sid and Sarah

66 Years Together!

On August 18, 2020, I did a 66-year anniversary photo shoot with my cute parents! Each picture shares a story of their life and marriage and the family they created.

The house they bought 60 years ago and made into a home.

The porch swing- a staple and favorite spot on the patio. And a great place to attempt a kiss and laugh at the result of that attempt.

The patio, backyard and swing set where we spent countless hours as a family and with friends and then it became that same space for their grands and greats.

The front yard flower planter. The setting for many birthday pictures with the cake placed on the planter and a child standing next to it.

And all of those memories exist because of the two lives that came together 66 years ago!