Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent-
Jarom-
LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-Hi everyone!! It's 9:30pm on Halloween night...Did I cut it close or what?! Anyway...Just wanted to let everyone know about the new addition to our family. We had a baby girl (yes another one...that makes three!!) on September 5th. She is already 8 weeks old today!. She was 7.6 lbs, and 18 inches long according to the hospital. Four days later at her Dr. appointment she was 21 inches long, so who really knows. Her name is Elise. She was named after our great grandmother on our moms side. She is just a sweetheart. Everyone says she looks like her older sisters, which by the way, can't get enough of her.
Allie our 6 year old just started Kindergarten, and loves every second of it. She turned 6 on October 21st, so she is an old Kindergartener...Nevada's birthday deadline is Sept. 30th, so she missed the deadline last year. She loves to play soccer and loves being a big sister! Ashlan is 4 1/2. I love having her home with me while Allie is at school. She keeps me company and is such a good helper. She loves to draw, color and write, and do anything that has to do with art. Tye and I are trying to get used to being outnumbered by three kids, and trying to have fun with it all. Tye quotes Pres. Monson's talk from this past conference when things are getting out of hand. He says...I'm just trying to "enjoy the journey"!
Anyway...We love you all! Thanks for the fun news!
Layne & Frankie- Hi,
Our kitchen, family room, and living is almost finished. We have decided to wait till after the holidays to carpet. Maybe it will be a secret who spills on it first.
We attended our first political rally yesterday at Fresno City Hall. There was about 1000 people there in support of Proposition 8, (Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California). We listened to several ministers of various churches and the LDS bishop who is in charge of our area, Congressman Radonovich and Fresno Mayor Alan Autry. If all of the California voters were like those in the Central Valley, there would be no problem passing the proposition. About 90% of those I have called are voting 'yes', Democrats and Republicans alike.
Please fast and pray with us on November 2.
Layne and Frankie
Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth- Our puppy had puppies. They are tiny like baby rabbits.
I got to run in the volkslav (marine style 10K mud run and obstacle course) and it was so much fun. I get to teach Gospel Doctrine now, along with emergency preparedness specialist and it is so exciting (groan). Oh well you win some you lose so. I guess I am just grateful that I can be of service.
The children are doing very well in school and get their chores done at home, mostly. Peyton has spent a little more time at the doctors then we like but is doing well overall. Actually we are all doing well and looking forward to the holidays.
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-Hello Family
Halloween is almost here. Can you believe how fast the year is flying by? We had our ward party this past week. This was the first year I didn't have to buy or make a single new Halloween costume. We had enough stuff in the Halloween boxes to dress up all the kids. It is great to have collected so much junk. (I think I will have to do a little dejunking after Halloween.) We are planning to go to a friends punpkin patch for family home evening and pick out our pumpkin today. The kids are really looking forward to the fun.
Life is plugging a long. I am staying busy with Cub scouts. Joseph just earned his wolf and 4 arrow points. He is really motivated. Daniel is working on earning a few more arrow points. It helps to be a leader to understand how the program works. Mike is now out of primary for a time. He has been in primary since we moved into the ward. He is enjoying getting to know a few more people in the ward. He really liked serving in primary and misses it but I am sure they will have him back in there subbing before too long.
We think of family often and hope you are receiving the blessings your famly needs.
Love
Kara, Mike and family
Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-
Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-Hey, everyone! Hope you all had a great Halloween and have fabulous plans for the upcoming holiday season. We're in the middle of a busy semester and SO looking forward to being back in California for Christmas. Ryan's new job is going really well, and we're loving that he has better insurance than at his old job. Good timing when you're having a baby! Speaking of, on the 30th we went in for our 18 week anatomy ultrasound, and everything looked whole and healthy. Baby and Mom are growing at just the right rate. The baby was squirming like crazy, so the tech had a tough time getting a lot of clear pictures as she chased the little monkey around with the ultrasound wand, but we managed to get a few good ones and posted them on our blog. Check them out at www.ryanandsarahmc.blogspot.com So, in all we're doing really well! Hope you are all as well.
Natalie & Jared-
Sheila & Lyle-
Jenna & Kevin-We're on the countdown. 12 days until we move to Utah! We are so sad to leave the best neighborhood we've ever lived in, but totally excited to live by my family!!! We had our traditional chili cook-off at our house! It is always a lot of fun hanging out with family and neighbors.
Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-Happy Fall time everyone! All the leaves are changing color and it's getting really cold, so we decided to take a little trip down to Las Vegas. We had a blast and ended up leaving with more money in our wallet. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?? We had a fun Halloween with the family. Sheila made the traditional chili and cornbread for dinner. All the kids were dressed up so cute in their costumes. We are all doing great and can't wait for Kevin and Jenna's family to join us here in Utah next week! We're very excited! We wish you all the best. Much Love....A.M.K.C.
Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner- Tanner REALLY needs some REAL letters before he gets home! It would be a fantastic FHE!!!!! Love, Jenna
Mission Address:
Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer
Casilla 1884
Arequipa Peru
Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-
