Deep Thoughts... What's the Meaning in a Name?

I was having a conversation with my in-laws tonight and began to relive a moment of "deep thoughts" I had when I was in high school. I recall spending 30 minutes in the shower... pondering about the meaning of my name. Why do they call me "Lori"? What does that really mean? Would my life be different if my name was Sue or Christi? Or what if I spelled it "Laurie" like people often times mistakenly do? Do people look at me and think "she looks like a Lori"? I stood there thinking about my name over and over... I was late to school.
Aren't words interesting? How is it that we all understand that words have certain meanings and yet interpret them so differently at times? And how is it that as a college graduate... I am able to butcher the English language on a daily basis.
Anyway... I decided to look up the meaning of my name and found it quite interesting. I have to say, I really like being "Lori"! Here is a link so you can check yours out as well :)

http://www.bostonuk.com/name_meanings.php?f=Boston

I wanted to post "Haws" meaning, but I wasn't sure which name he would prefer me to list... the one with the best description I suppose.
I decided to go with the one I call him by... I think it sounds pretty good :)

Haws

You have a charismatic and magnetic personality which others cannot help but be drawn to ensuring you of many friends. Very ambitious your keen perceptive powers and ability to absorb knowledge helps you to achieve your objectives. You are a strong willed and industrious worker who is prepared to earn all the material success and good fortune which comes your way. With a philosophical attitude happiness is assured.

Lori

Laurel wreath, bay tree "Latin"

You are fair minded, wise and peace loving and are always willing to help others. Your mental capabilities and creativity are well marked with wonderful and original ideas which you need to bring to tangible fruition. Perceptive and understanding of others your positive approach to life and influential nature means that you have leadership qualities. There is great potential for success both financially and spiritually.

Rise and Shout! The Cougars are out!

We made a trip out to Utah this weekend to visit the old stomping grounds of both Haws and I in Provo, Utah. Haws spent a little more time out with the "cougars" than I did. He spent the years of 2001-2004 in the BYU library (so he says) on the ice with the BYU Ice Cats, and hanging out with his roommates during "music fest". I had a one years stay in "P" town, but wasn't quite driven enough academically to make it into BYU, so I attended one year at UVSC. I had a good time out in Provo but returned to CA where it was warm. Although I was never a "cougar", I have fond memories of being awaken in the early morning hours by my mother singing the anthem.. "Rise and Shout the Cougars are out!!!"... in which I replied by either throwing my pillow over my head or at the door way in which she stood. Sorry mom. Anyway... we had a great visit with friends and family and a fun time at the Alpine slides out in Park City. If you go there... you have to ride the coaster. So much fun! we caught some of the action on camera... sorry Dana, but the pics of me aren't the greatest either :)

Dana and Chase picked us up at the airport and we headed out for dinner, which thanks to Dana's hookup, we got half of the bill taken off! After dinner... Chase introduced us to one of the funniest songs/videos on youtube. The rest of the trips theme was... "It's business time!" Take a look for a good laugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGOohBytKTUtch?v=WGOohBytKTU

This is how we got our business started!











We headed out to Park City after a morning walk for the girls and feast of french toast swimming in syrup from Magleby's Fresh for the boys. We hit up both the Alpine Slides and the "Coaster" Ride. I loved the Coaster! I was on the controls (which of course I liked) and I didn't hit the breaks once!


Chase: "Two minutes. Two minutes in Heaven is Better than One minute in Heaven".
I am guessing that at this point, Chase was contemplating how he could build his own Alpine Slide... He did after all build the blue water slide at Seven Peaks water park.






When I asked Dana if we could ride the coaster one more time with me... this is the response I got. She wasn't to keen on me being in control of the brake :)



As we were in the car getting ready to leave the slides... Haws' old buddies came tapping on our window. What a fun surprise to run into the group we were planning to see that night at the wedding reception! Unfortunately... we didn't get any of those characters caught on film. Diego and Emily make a great couple and we were so happy we were able to celebrate their marriage with them that night.

We headed back to Provo for a trip to Cafe Rio per Haws' request... no one objected to the idea.
Nothing says Provo like Cafe Rio!











Sunday was full of visits to some of our family members in Utah. After searching for a sacrament meeting, we headed to Aunt Laree's for lunch, then off to see my cousin Kristin and her identical twin girls... Ava and Sofia. They are adorable! I didn't expect anything less from Kristin and DJ. Dalton is a handful alone and with two newborn babies in the house... I don't know how she is going to make it! Luckily DJ gave her a "break" by heading out to Africa for 10 days, so my Aunt Sue was there helping her out.



The Twins :)







How this little lady does it... I have no clue!





A classic Dalton look!







Haws' brother Jared and his wife Sarah (who are expecting their first baby in Jan) were good enough to have us for dinner with their Aunt Joyce. It was great being able to spend some time with Haws' family and meet his Aunt. Jared made homemade sourdough bread... my weakness! I think I ate half the loaf! Thanks Jared :)

What a Man!

The Davis Grandchildren, Sept. 2007


My Grandpa, Jonathan Lamont "Monte" Davis passed away on Sept 6th, 2007. It just happened to be Haws birthday. I love this man. The one thing I always hoped for when his health first started failing was that he would live to see the day I was married and that he would be able to meet my husband. My wish came true this past June and I am so grateful that Haws was able to meet this amazing man who means so much to me and my family. I love my Grandpa and I have learned so much from him. He is a man who loved his family, his friends, his country, his fellowman and the car business. He has shown me how to treat people and how to always have a good time no matter how tough things can get. I will miss him and all of his stories, but I know I will see him again. I wanted to include his obituary because I am amazed at all this man was able to accomplish, both inside and outside of oue family.

J. Lamont (Monte) DavisJ. Lamont (Monte) Davis Jan. 5, 1924- Sept. 6, 2007 J. Lamont Davis was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. Monte graduated from Odgen High School in 1943. He was attending Weber State University when he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps. He was a Navy pilot during WW II obtaining the rank of Ensign. On April 24, 1945 he married Alene Wecker, his high school sweetheart. The following December they moved to Long Beach, CA. He then started his automoti ve career with the Glenn E. Thomas Co. starting in the parts department and in 1954 he purchased a 20% interest in the dealership. In 1968 he became the sole owner of the company. Involved in automotive affairs he was a Time Magazine Quality Award recipient. He served as past president of both the Motor Car Dealers Association of California and the Long Beach Auto Dealers Association. He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1996. He served on Chrylser's Presidents Council and was chairman of the national Dodge dealer council. Monte was well known in the Long Beach community as an honorary board member and former fund raising chairman for the Greater Long Beach YMCA. He was chairman of St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, a former director of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. He also served on the Long Beach Boy Scout Council helping to obtain the lake at Camp Tahquitz. He served as president of the Long Beach Rotary Club from 1973-74. He was a member of the Virginia Countr y Club since 1974 and served as its president from 2000 to 2001. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving as public affairs director and employment specialist. Monte is survived by his wife, Alene; his son, Bob (Barbara); his daughters, Susan Masten (Jeff) and Nancy Larson (Steele); his grandchildren: John Davis (Brooke), Lori Hexburg (Chris), Brad Davis (Kori), Dana Davis, Jeffrey Lamont (Tania), Kristin Schanz (D.J.), Nicole Mangrum (Ty), Brett Matsen, Bryan Larson (Bre Anna), Blake Larson, Nick Larson (Chelsea), Sean Larson, Greg Matsen (Harlene), Melinda Ferraro (Steve) and Brian Matsen (Karen); his great grandchildren: Joshua Lamont Davis, Marcus Lamont Matsen, Dalton Schanz, Luke Davis, twins: Ava and Sofia Schanz; Shane, Morgan, Monroe and Tucker Matsen; Cate, twins: Ana and Sara Ferraro. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 10:30 am at the Long Beach Fourth Ward, 3701 Elm Avenue, Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made t o the Memorial Medical Center Foundation, 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90801.

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