Passing the Buck ~ Dollar Tree

 

In February 2022, Derek's family had a getaway to Moab. Above, you can see a list that little Layla made up of important things to do. On that list ... a trip to Dollar Tree! This was not the first time Layla's love for Dollar Tree made it on to social media. About a year earlier, January of 2021, Derek posted this text conversation between Layla and her Grandpa Taylor ~

On this blog, in addition to family history and more recent family fun, I've tried to include some things beyond family, things affecting the time (the state, the country, the world) as well.  Dollar Tree was one of the first "dollar stores" and has been selling its items for the famous ONE DOLLAR for over 35 years. It made the news (end of 2021, beginning of 2022) when Dollar Tree officially raised it's prices to $1.25. 

It is the end of an era. 

Just as "penny candy" is a thing of the past,

I wonder if Layla & the other grandkids will remember when things at DT actually cost $1 ...

Now - should there be an explanatory post about Ugly Dolls???

Check out Timeless Toys for the favorites of the Westra kids growing up. 

Aniston's Baptism

Little girls in white dresses. Aniston had some pretty pictures procured prior to her baptism.

(Derek ... are you impressed with the alliteration?)

Derek sent out an email invite on July 2. 

He had to send an update/correction to the address (2030 instead of 230) and noted "It's pretty close to our house. As you're coming up towards us you just keep going straight on Traverse Mountain Blvd until you come to the Elementary school. Turn right and head until you see the Stake Center. "  The folks are always great at coming out to events (and making sure to save several copies of the program, below), Chris&Kim gave their RSVP, saying Camden and Cayson would be coming as well. Wendy was sad to miss it, but it was Janika's reception in St. George that weekend.

More pictures from the day, and the gathering at the house afterward.