SO THANKFUL FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF BEN-HUR

NEED I SAY MORE? I AM ORDERING 4 COPIES OF THE BLU-RAY FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

CAN HARDLY WAIT TO WATCH MY ALL TIME FAVORITE- AND TOTALLY THE BEST TALE OF CHRIST

WHAT A GREAT WAY TO GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!!

June 8, 1920- HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

Happy Birthday to you , Mom. 90 years old!! I wish we could celebrate today with you- but we can all remember you today and smile. You are a wonderful mother and human being and we love you. Thanks for all of the great memories and all that you taught us!!

Joseph Hyde Heath

Born August 13, 1916 to Arthur Roy Heath & Urania White

Died: March 16, 2010

" Oh my Father, thou that dwellest In the high and glorious place

When shall I regain thy presence, and again behold thy face

When I leave this frail existence, When I lay this mortal by

Father, Mother, may I meet you In your royal courts on high?

Then, at length, when I've completed All you sent me forth to do

With your mutual approbation Let me come and dwell with you."

Thank-you Grandpa for being such a wonderful example to our family. You were a wonderful Husband, Father,Pilot, Bishop, Grandfather and Great- Grandfather! We love you and will miss you so...until we meet again.

My newest little Valentine

Welcome little Travis Emmett Roberts!! We are so excited to have you here with us!! Born on February 2, 2010- what a sweet little Valentine you are!! Grandchild # 10 to Hyde & Gail and grandson # 8!! My goodness- lots of stripling warriors!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD- JANUARY 16,1920

90 years ago today my dad was born- I only got to spend 21 years of my life getting to know and appreciate this wonderful man- it's amazing to me that one person can leave such a lasting impression in such a short amount of time, but he did and I will always love and thank him for what he taught me- so much to list but I will try:

• If it isn't true- don't say it


• If it isn't right- don't do it
  
• America is a blessed country and we are so blessed to have been born here


• The Gospel is true


• Family is so important and he loved each of us so much- "All of this feeling is brought into such sharp focus and transcends everything else, when we're together as a family, in that historic Tabernacle on Temple Square, listening to that incomparable choir, it's just impossible to express!" Ivan L. Bates , Oct.21, 1969


• Education never stops - "the best thing that I can do, is help my loved ones make something of themselves." Ivan L. Bates. Jan 22, 1970


• There is always room for improvement - "You also have the same impatience, that I do, with some kinds of people- we'll have to overcome this, sweetie." Ivan L. Bates, Oct. 1969


• Music is truly the universal language- i.e. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir- Rigoletto- The Sound of Music - etc., etc.


• Hard work is hard- but very necessary! "I've been asked to be the Instructor for the Elders' Quorum in our ward, in addition to my other duties. Guess I'd better get on the stick." Ivan L. Bates, Sept. 1969


• Heavenly Father loves me very much


• I was important to my Dad- he always made me feel special! After being gone for several weeks on business, I would be in class and turn around and there was my Dad beckoning me to come here so he could give me a hug!! I can still feel the excitement at seeing him!!


• "There is so much to learn, so much to be done, especially for those less fortunate". Ivan L. Bates, Oct. 1969


• The mountains and pine trees are truly God's Country


• If you can't be anything else- be Dependable!


• Be sure when making a statement to be short, sweet and to the point! And on that recommendation I will end my dissertation!

IVAN LORENZO BATES-1929

MOM & DAD- 1945-ISH

1957

1960-TEMPLE SQUARE

1970- IN GOD'S COUNTRY

RAMMING SPEED!! 50 YEARS AGO TOMORROW!!

Can you believe it's been 50 years- November 18, 1959 -since this great movie opened in theatres?! I'll say it again- they don't make 'em like that any more! What's really hard to admit is that little number 50 really shows my age!! Oh well... I loved that guy!

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON

Time to close up the cabin- so many fun and happy memories here- it's always very nostalgic when we put everything to rest for another season- but we will be back next year for lots of fishing and family fun !!

THEY SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

RED LETTER DAY!! SEPTEMBER 10, 1988

Amanda Gail Heath - 21 years young! Our youngest of 4- our biggest surprize- always happy and smiling- Blondie- so anxious to get here, you came 8 days early- we love you so much and miss having you here- especially on your 21st birthday- We'll be singing to you and thinking of you and missing you!

"They told you that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What they failed to tell you is that it is best seen with the eyes closed. What you look like isn't important. What is important is who you are inside and the choices you are making in your life." We are so proud of you Amanda- you have truly been a joy to your family and all of those who know you.