Kids Say The Funniest Things

My dad has recently started telling my nephews multiple stories about when he was a "little shaver" and they love hearing his stories and they ask him over and over to tell them more. Well, the other day he was telling them a story about how he went to the grocery store with his mom when he was about three and she bought a big bag of flour. This was when times were really hard and it was a blessing to be able to get groceries at all. Well his mom went into the house to take the other groceries and my dad was still in the car and he decided to play army with this flour they had just gotten. He started beating it and soon enough there was flour everywhere. His mom came out of the house and saw what he had done and she was so mad that she picked him up and through him and he landed a good distance away in the garden on his head. After the story my one nephew said grandpa, is that why you have white hair? It was so funny! I just wanted to share with all of you so you could have a good laugh too.

Trip to Price

It has taken me a long time to blog about this so I apologize. On June 9, 2008 my family made a trip to Price to go see the museum. It was really fun. First we ate lunch at the Dino Mine Adventure Park and the kids really enjoyed that. They loved seeing all the dinosaurs and the mammoth and everything. They didn't want to leave. There is a kids area where they can dig for bones and they had lots of fun with that. On the way back we stopped at Cabela's and I think everyone enjoyed that too. Here are some pics from the trip:

In Loving Memory of A Wonderful Man

This wonderful man who so sadly isn't with us anymore is my grandpa. He was definitely an example to me and I hope that I can be at least half the person he was. I have so many good memories with him. I am so glad that we were able to make so many memories together. He would always take us on trips and spoil us by taking us to lunch and a movie. Also, there was always his farm. He taught us to work hard and save our money but also have fun along the way. He will be missed greatly. I was able to play the piano at his funeral while my dad and brothers sang and I am glad that I got the opportunity to have that experience. I am so thankful to have the knowledge of the gospel to know that someday I will be able to see him again, that will be a glorious reunion.

Here is the obituary that was printed in the newspaper:

Honeyville, UT – D Frank Tolman passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008 as a result of an accident. He was born November 26, 1935 to Ralph Wheatley and Laura Hannah Hunsaker Tolman in Logan, Utah. He graduated from Box Elder High School and Weber State College where he was valedictorian of his class. He served in the National Guard. He married his high school sweetheart, Marquretta J. Whitaker January 14, 1954 in Brigham City, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple November 25, 1957.
He served on the Honeyville Town Board and was a great supporter of scouting. He loved traveling and spending time with his wife and family. He loved working on his farm and was a friend to everyone.
D Frank was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in the bishopric and various other callings. He served a mission in Tempe, Arizona with his wife and was a great supporter of the missionary program.
D Frank is survived by his wife; children: Cleo (Tim) Barrus, Brent (Robin) Tolman, Michael (Anna) Tolman, son-in-law, Tom Gailliot, foster son, David Smith; 20 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Scott Tolman and three sisters: Ellen Wallace, Robyn Kvist and Mavis Merrill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers: Ronald and Donald; sister, Harriet; brother, Douglas; and daughter, Mindy Gailliot.
Services will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:00 a.m. at the Honeyville LDS Ward Chapel, 2620 West 6900 North, Honeyville with Bishop Lee Lorimer officiating. Friends and family may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Hyrum Cemetery.

Pictures of grandpa:


I love you grandpa! We will all miss you so much. God Be With You Till We Meet Again.