Noble News Reporter

Hi all - hope all is well.

I have been reading the family blog and find it very interesting. Hope some of the younger people let us know what is going on in their lives. We always send the blogs to our missionaries, Dustyn in Texas and Adam in Argentina.

We are building a house in Cardston. This what it looks like now. You can see Clifford making sure all is well. We took this photo the other day when we were there.

Then we went to Art & Meryl's who live just a few blocks (two) away.

We are playing golf eveyday. Clifford says 'we play golf' 'we ARE NOT golfers'.

Good luck with your operation Shirley. It is a real pain I am sure but if the pain stops if will be all worth it. Ask Colleen who just had her gall bladder out. She says she didn't even stay overnight in hospital and only has three little scars.

We are going to Great Falls this week-end with Brad, Jessey and Shelbi to buy school clothes. Helen is taking her sister to college in Toronto. Driving across Canada!! Some people sure like to punish themselves. She wants to see what Canada is like. She has never gone across Canada. Gideon will be going to school in Calgary this year.

It will be soon and our Dustyn will be home soon. He called Brad the other night. I think he's getting kinda trunky.

Well will go. It's that time of night.

love Marvelle

Also Known As: Flip!!

We have a new name for Peirce: Flip!

Peirce has been going to a gymnastics camp this week. Loads of fun!! Jill has plans to be an olympic swimmer. Peirce has decided he's going to the Olympics too - as a gymnast. Each day he comes homes absolutely worn out. The other interesting thing is he sure can eat a good supper after an afternoon of gymnastics!! And bedtime, oh bedtime!! He's happy to hit his pillow...and he's out like a light.

Here are some of his tricks:



This is a back bridge. Chico thinks it's the perfect time to lick Peirce's face.



I don't know what this is - but it's very impressive. :) You spread your legs and put your hands back as far as you can on the ground. Peirce says it is not meant for beginners.

He is most proud to tell me each day that he's the champion of his class. I inquired as to how he knows he's the champion - and he said it's because he hasn't had a time out yet like the other kids. I told thim that's absolutely the beginning of gymnast greatness!!

Marvelle, Reporter for the Family Called Noble

Hi everyone - hope all of you are well. We are. I went to the doctor in Calgary and they have diagnosed me with PSP (Progressive
Supernuclear Palsy). It is supposed to be under the umbrella of Parkinson's. Brother! What else could I have? Anyway I feel much better about it all because they've finally told me what I have. I began to wonder if I was crazy. It is supposed to be very slow and because I do my exercises all the time I will be better. I have also gone back to swimming Mon, Wed and Fridays because it makes my legs stronger.

My question today is: "As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?"

I never gave it much thought although my father said I could be anything I wanted to be. I kinda drifted along until I began Insurance Adjusting. I loved my work and to be paid for it too was a real bonus. I hope that everyone loves what they do as it will make all the difference in the world as to how you live and what you really are. I hope you all do exactly what you want to do.

love Marvelle (Reporter for the Nobles)

Jill's Birthday

Today is Jill's birthday party. Here is the cake we made:



My favorite part is his hair!

More pictures on our Ackroyd family blog http://ackroydhouse.blogspot.com/

Noble Family Update

Hi - I hope this works. I am adding what the Family Called NOBLE has been doing for the past few weeks. We went to Baha, Mexico with Nickee and the kids. It was sure fun. We stayed in a gated community. Nickee and Cam rented a Beach House right on the beach. We drove down on a Thursday and stayed till the following Thurs. It was really nice. Clifford and I just sat out on the front of the house in the mornings as it was warmer there and on the back during the afternoon and evening. The sunsets there were gorgeous. We went to a small Mexican town on about Saturday and went to a Costco. The town also had a Walmart but we didn't go to that. Then on Sunday we went to a Flea Market where a guy said You bought things you didn't need!
which was true. We drove from the beach house on Thursday evening and got home (to Las Vegas about) 3:00am. We were very tired. We then drove to Arizona to see how Floyd Smith was doing. He was doing fine. Then we drove back to Vegas and drove home. When we first went to Vegas we went to a Hough Family Reunion which was very good.

We got home on Saturday night. It was a long old drive. This past week we were going to go to Cardston (as we have to pick out things for our new house). We were going to drive the Motorhome but something was wrong with it. So we drove up in our car. We had a Highschool Reunion for Clifford. Fifty years! We rode in the parade and then drove home to accept an offer on our house.

We then took the MH to Cardston on Wednesday and stayed with Art and Meryl Hough in their driveway. It was wonderful.

We got to talk to our cupboard man and picked out our floors (for the hew house). When we got home on Saturday afternoon we were pooped and went to sleep for a couple of hours. Then we went to church the following day.

Monday I went to the Doctor and she told me my diagnosis. They think I have Parkinson's but I don't know. Time will tell I guess.

When we were down in Vegas we got the autopsy report on Scott. It said he died from a heart attack with complications due to chain smoking, alcohlism, high blood pressure and hyper-tension. Let that be a lesson for all of us. Don't worry about things - (it will all come out in the wash).

I love my family more than I can tell you all. I hope that all is well with you and that this blog will go.

Love Marvelle, Granny Belle, and Auntie Belle. (Choose whichever suits you).

Colleen's Summer Update

Well....I know it's long past due for me to jump on this wagon. So here goes!


It's been a busy summer, but I'm home now for 2 weeks after my surgery. It is heaven! I love the time to rest, relax and catch up on some of my projects.

We arrived home from Florida on the 1st of July. It was fun to see Ryan, Beth and the girls. Jacksonville was beautiful. We relaxed in the pool most of the time, went shopping, and just had a good time with the girls. Ryan was always gone working, so Beth was our tour guide. Hailey is swimming like a little fish. Ava is getting big....she's so chubby! It's pretty cute. I'll post some of the pictures.

Here's our cute little girl....pretty chubby!

We took a weekend trip down to Carmangay and then to Cardston. I took some pictures down at the ranch. I'm sure glad Dad can't see it now. It was terrible. Weeds as high as the house, nothing painted and everything in disarray.

The house looks like no one lives in it.


There are 2 big trailers with people living in them. One in the bottom right corner and the other trailer is south west of the house on the hill. Nothing looked very prosperous. There was no one around except a great big dog. I didn't get out of the truck!

On the long weekend in August we went down to the Tolman Reunion on Dave's mother's side. It is always lots of fun. We usually go out to their property down by Old Chief, but the fire ban pushed it into town this year. We spent Saturday at the Lion's Park in downtown Cardston, then we spent Sunday in Waterton with the Boyer side. Rocky came up from Utah with his son, Aaron and his wife, Marissa. We had lots of fun with them all.

This deer wouldn't leave our food alone!

These are Crystal's twins. Aren't they cute!

It's always so beautiful up there! The day was perfect.

Heidi and Tanner came with us (Nevaeh & Brandon too). They had alot of fun.

Dave has lost 30 lbs now. He has 50 to go.

Rocky, Dave, Barb & Lucky

Blackie and Debra were in Scotland.

Beth came home August 7th with the girls. Ryan will be home after the end of August. He has bought an Escalade down there, so he's driving it home.

Here's our latest picture of our cutie patootie!

I had my gall bladder surgery on August 16th, so I'm home and doing fine now. I get 2 blissful weeks at home, so I'm enjoying every minute of it. Dave has even been waiting on me hand and foot.....it's kinda nice!

Dave is planning another trip to Buenos Aires September 7th - 22nd. Here's our latest picture of Cindy....isn't she cute!

David and Gaby's baby, Cindy Angelina.

I hope everyone has had a great summer. It's nearly over already! The air today definitely feels like fall.

Love to all,

Colleen

Ackroyd Update

We've been busy this last while. Allen and I went on a trip to Atlanta while our kids were at Grandma Camp. We drove down to SLC and spent a little time there, then flew from SLC to Atlanta. The convention was terrific. We learned lots and had a great time getting reacquainted with old friends. We had a little hiccup on our trip back. We flew into SLC at 9 am and planned to get in our van and drive straight home - but our van was overheating so we stopped by a fix-it place. 5 hours later we had a new radiator and were back on the road. We didn't get to Lethbridge until 6 am the next day. We were SOOOO tired!! We went to dad's hotel and went to sleep. I went in the room and left the door open for Allen as he was bringing in the suitcase. I laid down on the bed and don't even remember him coming in....I was out immediately!

Our kids had a great time at Grandma Camp. We tried to lobby for a Papa Camp in December...but it appears that that wasn't the best time to bring that up. LOL Jill and Peirce were happy to be going home and talked all the way home about the things they did. We actually keep getting stories as the days go by....they really built up a lot of memories!!

Since we got home life has been a whirlwind.

On Friday I went for an ultra-sound. Jill came with me and it was fun to have her there. You could really see the baby swim around. It's a VERY active little baby!! We couldn't tell if it's a boy or girl yet - but it was nice to see that there are two arms and two legs and a heart and such and things appear to be developing as they should. I'm feeling pretty good. I didn't reach my goal of not throwing up all summer...but I certainly haven't thrown up as much as I did in the previous two pregnancies....so I can't complain too much (although I do!)

Allen's brother moved here from Illinois. They arrived Friday. Their container with all their furniture was already supposed to be here...but alas, it didn't arrive on time. So we got them a bunch of blankets, foamies, lawn chairs, a card table, towels, etc., so they could get by until their furniture does arrive. We're excited to have them here. They have a boy just younger than Peirce - and Peirce and he get along famously.

Saturday we had an open house for Allen's youngest brother David. They invited people from High River and Calgary that weren't able to make it here for the wedding. We had TONS of food and lots of people here...and lots of fun. That night David and Crystal stayed over as did Allen's other sister, Virginia and her husband, Andy, and little boy, Jeremy.

Now we're getting ready for Jill's birthday party. She wants to have a swimming party at Inglewood pool. Should be fun! We can invite up to 50 people! LOL I think she just might be able to fill the quota. :0)