Hello From Marylyn

Dear Family,

 
 

Well, I can't let Allison and Neil be the only ones in the family to respond to Allison's request for family articles for the Murray Family Blog, and besides, I think it is my turn as Jerry wrote last.

 
 

Happy 2010 to everyone!  In most ways, 2009 was a good year for our family, but hopefully 2010 will be even better. We wish you all good health and much happiness.

 
 

 Jerry and I are looking forward to a week in Maui, HI for a Murray brother/sister reunion.  We will be staying at our timeshare in Maui during the week of April 24th to May 1st.  We hope to introduce them to the beauties of that island and just relax and soak in the warmth of the climate and people.

 
 

We have already made our flight reservations for the Murray extended family reunion in Nauvoo and are looking forward to a week of visiting Church history sites and spending family time with those of you who are also coming.  Our family will be represented by Susannah, Kevin, Allison, Kyra (Lisa's daughter), Jerry and me.  We hope to see many of you there!  Thank you, Travis, for making this reunion possible!

 
 

Jerry has been in Provo for the last week and a half getting our basement there ready to pass inspection - which, as of this morning, has passed.  Jerry is such a wonderful handyman, and his family surely do appreciate his many talents and his ability to work hard and long.  Susannah and Kevin have made sure that I haven't been too lonely while he has been gone.

 
 

Lyle, Jean and family have moved into their home in Suisun City, CA.  It was a lot of work as it was a real fixer-upper, but due to the efforts of many, it is now very livable and is perfect for them right now.  A new little puppy joined their family for Christmas.

 
 

It was nice to have Allison here with us for Christmas.  She even stayed longer than usual.  Allison is the one who talked us into renting the two basement bedrooms in the Provo house out to two of her friends.  I'm already looking forward to spending September and October in all the beautiful fall colors of the mountains and canyons.

 
 

Susannah and Jenn both passed the classes they were taking last semester and so are both one step closer to getting into new programs and eventually new occupations.  We congratulate them!

 
 

Love to you all,

Marylyn