Blog Posts - Beach Haven

Family Happenings

7/10/2024

We’ve had several recent milestones within the family. Here are three.

Cris Dunn posted about the arrival of her new grandchild. Callen was born to parents Jason and Paige Clough. She notes that “Jason and Paige are very grateful that this little angle has come into their lives.” After a “bit of a rough start” in the NICU, Callen is doing well.

Welcome Callen! Congratulations to Jason and Paige!

Additionally, Nathan Beach completed his associate degree at Weber State University in Ogen, UT. Nathan is focused on his studies in user interface and user experience (UI/UX) in the computer science department. If all continues as planned, he will complete his baccalaureate by Christmas of this year.

Finally, we celebrate Aijah Blackburn for her baptism recently in Grantsville, UT. We are all proud of her decision to make a covenant with Heavenly Father.

Family Quote - 29 April 2024

4/29/2024

"Good thing you made them with extra good things."

Dallin Blackburn (5) to his grandmother, Michelle Beach, on tasting molasses cookies made by her.

Family Quote - 6 Feb 2024

2/6/2024

"I can't wait to be 15 so I can chew bubble gum."
John Coates (4) on looking ahead.

Family Quote - 7 Nov 2023

11/7/2023

"I'm a frog. Frogs have no hair!"
Lucy Beach (3) when her dad tried to brush the snarls out.

Family Reunion 2023

7/20/2023

Over the 4th of July week we enjoyed time in southern Colorado. We stayed on a ranch near Dolores. The week included hiking, horse riding, whitewater rafting, a ride on the Durango to Silverton steam train, visits to Mesa Verde National Park, and a local fireworks show. During the evenings, each family took turns with supplying dinner and an activity of some kind. That resulted in game nights, a book reading, and a ‘Junkyard Joust’ with diecast cars and lots of crashing.

Family Quote - 27 July 2023

6/27/2023

"If you don't go potty you will die!"
John Coates (3) just before entering the bathroom.

Taya's Wedding

5/28/2023

Congratulations to Taya Thorsted Skalka and Logan Skalka. Taya's dad, Rob, commented, "Its official. I have a new son-in-law."

Brinkley Returns

5/7/2023

From her father Jerry: "Great day to welcome Sister Dunn home after serving 18 months in Vancouver Washington. So proud of you Brinkley. Excited to see what's next. You have grown so much and our Lord and Savior will bless you. Love you very much!!"

Welcome Moira!

4/7/2023

From Jessie: "Please welcome Moira Jeanice Dye to the world! She came in at 20 inches long and 8 lbs 13.6 ounces at 8:26 pm on February 22, 2023. Labor was a total of 12 hours with approximately 20 minutes of pushing!"

Jason Ties the Knot

4/7/2023

Jason Clough (son of Crystal Dunn) married Paige Hemsley on March 2nd. Congratulations to the happy couple!