The Hunter Herald
January 2007
NEIL & MIKE-Well I guess I have a few things going on this month. We really enjoyed going to Mat's reception and seeing those of you who were there, and of course Mat and his beautiful bride. It was so convenient that Lamont and Evy's farewell was the next day. It was a wonderful meeting and we appreciated the great meal and even greater company afterwards at Molly's. Thank you for letting us crash your party. I was grateful to get to go to Utah for Tanner's farewell. Once again I got to see lots more of my favorite family. The snow was even fun!! One of the highlights was getting to see Lamont and Evy one more time before they are off to the frozen north, this time with their new missionary tags. They were so happy and excited. Thank you for being such a great example to the rest of us. Course by the time we have no children at home we will probably be so far over the hill they won't want us!!!
This month Rachel turned 14 the week-end there was a school dance and a church dance!!! She's still smiling. Tom and Race had their first basketball game last week. 5th and 6th graders are a hoot to watch play basketball. Brandie finally got to get her ears pierced. (her mother's no fun). Tena's discovered that babysitting for the lady down the street can be quite profitable. Neil's now had his right shoulder dislocate twice since the surgery in November and will be having a repeat surgery the 30th. I think the Dr. is just going to fill it up with cement! I had a birthday this month as well and find myself enjoying the repeated anniversary of my 49th birthday. We love you all and feel so blessed to be apart of this fabulous family.
Trevor & Charmayne-All is well. It seems like we aren't doing anything that great but always seem to be busy. Race is doing basketball, AP classes, and trying to fundraise for his ambassadorship to Italy. Nick has been birthday party hopping all over town. Kinny just enjoys keeping up. OH yeah, how could we possibly forget the Pinewood Derby is next weekend and we have 2 cars this year. Busy, Busy, Busy.
LAMONT & EVY-
LAYNE & FRANKIE-An empty nest is great! Layne is teaching a machine shop class at Reedley College this semester. Frankie is getting acquainted with the 45 young single adults she should have in her Sunday School class. We are hoping they will plan some fun activities that we will enjoy attending. (yes, we may dreaming) Layne & Frankie
Rebekah & Seth-Things are going well in Bakersfield. We are all enjoying school and work, usually. Gregory is loving the 4th grade. He has decided that he would like to learn how to do some skateboard tricks. This makes us nervous but with the pads and helmet we figure he is either be safe or so embarrassed of his outfit that he will stop trying to break his neck. So far the embarrassment part is not working, but the safety part seems to be.
Peyton is going to learn how to play a recorder. I guess everyone in the 3rd grade is able to. It should be fun to hear him practice, I think.
Elliana is memorizing her sight words. She is also at the point in reading that she cannot read as much she wants too. This helps her study her sight words more. It is pretty cute to have her read a story and insert her own storyline. It is surprising to me how much they do learn in Kindergarten.
Not much else going on. If you get bored stop by.
CALVIN & DONNA-
Hillary & Ryan-Jason is in his 2nd semester of his Junior year but has now transferred to National University which frees up more time for him. He seems to like this new schedule more and can even work his old job full time now because of it. Hillary is busy with rehearsals galore! She is performing as a lead in SWING! the musical to perform in April and is helping Direct BYE, BYE BIRDIE! at the high school to perform in May. Jason and Hillary both celebrated their birthdays in January and we'll leave it at that. Hunter is learning how to read, write, tell time, add and subtract at home with the help of her grandma. Ellie is a new sunbeam and adjusting to primary slowly! Reese is close to standing and walking but figures she'll get there faster if she crawls. In the month of January you'll find the Rogersons all happy and missing all of you!
Sarah & Ryan- Life is pretty much the same here in Provo. It's been FREEZING this past few weeks and isn't going to get warmer any time soon. We had a fun Christmas break, but now we've settled back into school as usual for the semester. Our 2nd anniversary is in a few weeks, and we're thinking of taking a small trip (on a student budget, of course.) That's all the riveting excitement for now! Good luck with your New Year's Resolutions.
SHEILA & LYLE- Hi family, Tanner went into the MTC on the 17th of Jan. We saw LaMont and Evy and Brother and Sister Priddis there. I forgot how bittersweet the whole experience is, but it was great to see everyone. We got a letter today from Tanner saying he's doing well. Thanks Mike for all your help. I couldn't have done it without you. It was fun to see Shae. Bryce and Jessica's wedding day April 7th. Come if you can. We're looking forward to it. They will be married in the Salt Lake temple. It's cold in Utah -2 and stuff like that. Be glad your not here. We love you all. Good luck with your New Years resolutions. Love The Mortimers
Jenna & Kevin-We are expecting number 5!!! I had no idea I could be this excited on my 5th pregnancy! We kept it a secret and surprised our parents for Christmas! I’m ALMOST finished with my first trimester and I can’t wait to find out if we will complete our basketball team or get a surprise! We had a blast going to Tanner’s farewell and can’t wait to go to Utah again for Bryce’s wedding. Love you all!!! Jenna
Bryce-I'm getting married April 7th in the Salt Lake Temple. That's my news. Bryce
GREG & LISA-
