Hunter Herald
August 2008
NEIL & MIKE-
Trevor & Charmayne- Well, August sure was fun for our family. We all went to Bakersfield with Trevor for his training week. The boys and I did some school shopping and hanging with Rebecca and her boys while Trevor was in school. We spent a lot of time in the pool and just hanging out. The boys spent some time in the workout room as well. I wasn't sure what the draw there was but they seemed to enjoy it. We got a chance to see Seth's new house and all the improvements they are making to it. They are sure gonna had will be getting a breathing machine soon for his sleep apnea. Then there was the week long party to celebrate our 3 new babies. It was quite fun juggling them all around. Seemed like when it was mealtime, we all had our hands full. The babies were great and seemed to be enjoying the attention mostly. Now school has started and Race is taking Algebra 2 at the high school. Then I have to bring him back to his middle school. Looks like I'll be doing the same thing with Nick in 2 years. He's in 5th grade now taking 7th grade math. Next year he'll take Algebra 1. He earned 100% on the Math Star Testing last year. He was advanced level in language arts as well. This was Kinny's first year to be tested and he received advanced level in math and language also. He was so very excited to have scores like his brother’s. Nick and Kinny are both doing soccer. Of course, they are not on the same team nor do they practice on the same day. I just hope we can make it through the next 2 months and still like it. We had some changes to our scouting program and now we all go on the same night. Kinny will be starting with me next month. Nick is leaving me to join Webelos with Terry, and Race is 1st class.
So, hope everyone is having a great school year and good luck...
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent-Things are going well here in the Collins Clan. Brent and I both finished another semester of school (summer) with good grades and are happy to being that much closer to finishing. We also had a wonderful trip to CA this last week. We went to my best friend from high school's wedding in Monterey and the weather couldn't have been nicer (please remind me why I live in Mississippi). I'm sure it's been mentioned that we blessed Morgan along with Haylee's Bode and pretended with Kalli's Kasen. It was a wonderful trip and we're a little sad to be back home. Morgan is growing like a weed but mostly only up not out. I'm sure we're going to have to get used to that. She is so much fun. Love you guys.
Paij, Brent and Morgan
Jarom-
LAMONT & EVY-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Molly & Aaron-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-
LAYNE & FRANKIE-
Rachel & Rob-Hello Everyone, Things are going good in this part of California. It is a little hot 106 today but I am sure those in Arizona don't think we have much to complain about. The kids are back in school and the house is quiet with just Elizabeth and I home. Alex and Boyd are doing soccer this year. Cody is doing tennis. All three of them just started piano up again with a new teacher so I am driving around a lot. Our house is getting sheet rock put up next week so it is moving along nicely. Our other house in Fresno fell out of escrow again so it still hasn't sold. We may decide to keep it as a rental. Well that is about all that is happening here. Oh I forgot our dog Lady Australian Shepard just had 8 puppies. That’s all for this month.
The Fransen's
Seth and Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah and Seth-Well school has started again and the rhythm of it has ensued.
Gregory is so excited to have joined drum line this year. I swear if that boy could he
would learn every instrument invented. He is dedicated to each and practices daily
so his band teacher is very happy. His father, on the other hand, is weary of 2-3
hours of trumpet, saxophone, trombone and piano. At least the drums are staying
at school. He does get and hour of them each morning during zero period.
Peyton is doing well so far. He and Elliana still get to go to the same school and he
does good waking her to class. He still loves guitar and would like the
Black Widow, in addition to his 2 acoustic ones. I don't know much about the electric
guitar so if there are any suggestions about quality or the right ones to buy feel free to let me know.
Elliana gets to recite her first poem today. Each week they will recite various poems.
She was a bit nervous but has practiced and had the poem down perfect. So, we said
prayers and figured what more can you do? Other than the poems she is enjoying school.
My classes are so far so good.
Seth is still trudging along at his job also.
We did get to visit with Trevor and Charmayne's family earlier this month. I had a good
time. Hopefully we will be able to visit with more of you in such and enjoyable manner.
Oh, by the way if you own a watercraft never invite Trevor on it because one that has
NEVER had a problem will suddenly not work. :)
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-
Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Matthew & Karali-
CALVIN & DONNA-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-Hope everyone had a great Labor Day! We spent it cleaning
house and shampooing the carpet so we could have a clean house to start the
semester. Not a lot of fun, but we're glad we took the time while we still had a
little. School has started in full swing and Ryan is starting a new job with
National Oilwell Varco this month, which we're excited about. Guess we'll
update next month on how that goes! Congrats to the Mike and Neil family on
all three grandbabies being in Gridley at once for a giant baby blessing.
Must have been so much fun! Wishing you all a fun and rewarding new school year.
Natalie & Jared-
SHEILA & LYLE-Hi family,
The Mortimer's are getting use to school starting and life being a little more predictable. It's tough you know...no more late nights and serendipity moments like a midnight run to Wal-Mart It seems there is always something going on. Lyle is much less visible in the home, but is anxiously engaged in a good cause around the neighborhood, and sitting behind a desk at church and work. Leisha is taking violin and piano lessons, and has tried out for two plays, "Thoroughly Modern Millie", and "Arabian Nights". (No news yet on either one.) She has said good bye to several young men going on missions, (she says there all just friends) and is enthralled with book four of the "vampire series." "Breaking Dawn". Come on people, you know what I'm talking about. I'm a little bummed because McCain forgot about Romney, boo hoo. The things candidates do for a vote. We love meeting on Monday nights with our married kids for FHE. We have dinner, a lesson and this week we did a service project at Spencer's and Shanille's new home, we painted several rooms. Tanner is doing well. Several of us have our tickets for Peru to pick him up in January. Woo Hoo. We love you all and hope all is well.
Love,
Sheila
Jenna & Kevin-
Hi Family! Kellan and Gavin started soccer yesterday! Kellan made 2 goals and Gavin got to be goalie! Their games were at the same time at different fields, so we got split up. Kaden’s band teacher asked him to switch from alto sax to tenor sax and he is already caught up with the class. I’m thrilled because it’s the school’s sax, so no more rentals!!! We’re going on our first cruise in a couple weeks. All of the boys brought their mid-term grades home this week. They are all doing fantastic and I love their teachers! We’re just plugging on. Work is slow for Kevin. We’re hoping the building industry doesn’t take too long to turn around.
Love, Jenna and fam.
Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-
hi family,
I had an AWESOME week. Let me just tell you. Wow.... okay so first and
foremost important. I involuntarily participated in the running of the bulls.
I did another division this week. (As a zone leader you do divisions kinda a lot).
His name is Elder Laidlaw from Colorado. He is a convert; he’s 23 and has
4 months in the mission. He already knows Spanish really well. He is funny.
I like him. He has a super strong testimony. And was Methodist before he
converted. But anyway about the bull. I was walking down the street headed
to the church to do some tour contacting and my comp elder laidlaw said
OH that’s a bull. And he said it so surprisingly cavalier that I wasn’t immediately
alarmed but when I looked down the road there was a huge bull half a block
away running full speed in our direction. I was like a deer caught in the headlights.
I didn’t know if I should run, for fear that is might chase us, or to stay where I was.
But a man in front of me just started to take off running so we followed suit.
We where running so fast and my blood was pumping so hard that we where
surely carried on angels wings to escape or beastly demise. Yeah but come to
find out later the bull escaped from a bull fighting ring in the jungle or something.
But we are okay... :)
The next thing that happened this week that was really interesting was my English
classes I told you all about last week. I guess my flyers paid off because this last
week a little over 40 people came with more coming this week. I was so surprised
they just kept showing up. I was happy that I came prepared. and I was lucky to
still be on divisions with elder laidlaw because it would have been really hard to teach
all 40 of them by myself. It was really cooooool. Seriously one of the most special
activities of my mission. And this week when 50 or 60 come I plan on watching a
church movie in English with Spanish subtitles. Sweet huh?
And third thing interesting this week is my tours of the chapel are coming along
quite nicely. We met a really really interesting couple. Strict Catholics that I think
we are going to baptize but they don’t live in my area. I contacted them but had to
give the reference to some other missionaries in my district. I talked to them today
about them and they told me that the whole family is awesome and THANK YOU
SO MUCH for the reference. I was really happy.
GREG & LISA-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae
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