September 2009
Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-We have closed our Bike and Board shop and that's good and bad. (We still have lots of snowboard equipment pretty cheep if anyone is interested.) Terry got a job with Yuba County as a Real Property Appraiser and loves it. Kalli is substitute teaching all around town and enjoying it. Cypress is getting baptized this Saturday (oct. 10). We're feeling really old. School is back in and the girls are already stepping up and getting ahead of their classes. Tyden is loving preschool and learning a lot. Kasen is climbinb on eveything and not trying to say anything! Time goes by quick! Can't wait for all the Halloween fun.
Paij & Brent-
Jarom-
LaMont & Evy-We here of the LaMont and Evelyn Hunter clan are doing quite well thank you. Don't get me wrong, nothing big or exciting, but we are healthy, wealth--- uh wis--- ,Well. We here of the Hunter clan are healthy, and when you have your health you have just about everything. Sounds like a kop out but it really is true. Our kids are in full swing soccer, with one in football. Since our kids are from ancestral stock of whom it is said,"could out run a sheep", you know they are doing well and having fun. I read the book of Bishop Edward Hunter who was the church Presiding Bishop for 32 years. He was my great great grandfather if I have figured correctly. What a fantastic man. When He joined the church he gave the Prophet Joseph $7,000 and offered him more off of the sale of some Property, but the Prophet said he had given enough. He became very wealthy. He and a friend collected and buried in a common grave the bodies of Joseph and Hyrum. This guy was Brigham's right hand man when they arrived in Utah and was sent back to organize more wagon train, and hand cart companies to get new converts to the SLC Valley. All of the things I have learned about this great guy and his family, made me stop and do some comparing. Would Neil, Layne, Calvin, Greg or Lyle and their spouses be up to anything like that? And I quickly realized that Bishop Hunter's gene pool is alive and doing well.
Love to all
LaMont and Evy
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-Hi, we hope everyone is doing well. This has been a fun summer for the Reno Hunters. Our ig boys have been playing soccer and doing great. They are gearing up for wrestling this fall. Kaethe is working down the road for a lady who trains and boards horses and I have never seen anyone so eager to get to work! She loves it. She gets to feed, shovel manure(so exciting) and paarticipate in the working and training of the horses. She is in heaven. Tenny has learned some new sounds and has mastered some new words. He has had a long run of being healthy and is making great strides.
We finished our house and moved in early July, so that has been very fun also. Jana is still Primary Pres. and really busy.
Melisa & Tye-
Layne & Frankie-Hi,
I was just asking one of my kids if they remembered receiving a newsletter in August but I couldn't remember how to look for the last one sent. I quit printing them or saving them on my computer when I could just scroll through the old ones.
Summer was great but always too short. We finally timed things right and were in Utah and Idaho when it was above 105 degrees here.
Layne is teaching a night class at Reedley College again this semester. He also has about 13 independent study students he meets with during lunch or after school. With all this extra money (ha, ha), we are planning a trip to Hawaii a few days after Christmas. This will be the 49th state Layne has visited.
I keep busy with my 6 young women, genealogy (I have actually learned how to use the new.familysearch program on the computer), garden (a major disadvantage to warm autumns, the garden doesn't die till December or January; sometimes the tomato plants never die), fighting rodents, Harmony (a singing group), Grandchildren, and phonecalls. All you younger moms keep should keep a special journal about what broken bones look like, the symptoms of childhood illness, favorite recipes, ect. so that when your kids call for advice, you will actually be able to help them. I love the calls from my kids but I am afraid I am not much help to them.
We have a place reserved for family reunion but we are still checking out a few other places. Mark your calendars, June 17-19 2010 Father's Day weekend). WOW! We will celebrate our 40th anniversary a few days before reunion.
Love you all,
Frankie and Layne
Rachel & Rob- The Fransen's are doing good. After about four years Rob was released from the nursery. He kind of misses it but now he gets to be a Webelos leader. He is going to be great. Rachel is still a councilor in primary but also the Cub Committee Chairman. She has a lot to learn. The boys are all doing great in school. Cody is learning about all the fun extra curricular activities there are to do in high school. He love seminary and does pretty good getting up at 5:00. Alex has adjusted great to 7th grade. He is playing soccer and will start wrestling soon. Boyd is in 4th grade and loves to learn. He is paying soccer again this year also. Dale is in 2nd grade and his teacher loves him. He is doing soccer for the first time this year. He is the goaly. He is good. So far the other team has only scored one goal while he was goaly. His team does a really good job protecting him too. Elizabeth is two and we call her little mommy. She wants to do everything herself. She makes sure things are done the right way and put in the right place. She love helping with Hannah. She was feeding her the other day and was even telling her to open the tunnel for the train. Hannah is 6 months and smiling at everyone. I guess that is all for now. Hope to hear from all of you.
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-Looks like winter is making an early appearance in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Last year we had a little snow storm just before Halloween. But this year, it snowed almost a whole month earlier. We woke up to snow falling, and it continued to fall all day long. It was an exciting day, but the kids only touched the snow and we pulled them back inside. We still haven't pulled out their winter clothes, and we think that it'll probably melt in the next couple of days.
In any case, it looks like winter's coming sooner than later. (I even saw some Christmas decorations in the stores a couple days ago!) Kara chants "Four Feet...Four Feet" everytime it snows. I think she's trying to get under my skin! She figures if it snows that much then we'll all be able to stay home and enjoy the time together. I think I would still end up going to work...it would just be a lot harder to do.
Well, this was a nice long weekend. We went up and visited with my Mom and Dad on Thursday and Friday. It was good to be there and spend some time with them. It was even better to get away from work for awhile. Tommorrow I will start another long hard push to integrate equipment on a tight deadline to meet the Alltel/Verizon Wireless conversion date deadline. Lots of long hours.
We're now coming out of the eye of the storm with new church assignments and pushing to finish up my MBA. With a little luck and some extra hard work, I should be able to finish up the program before summer. But everything is sure keeping us busy.
The kids, Kara and I are all doing well, and hope that each of you are healthy and happy.
Love,
Mike
Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-We moved to Layton, UT late this summer. We were finally getting things put together, but then we went to Megan's mom's house at the end of September and got a bunch of stuff she was getting rid of (beds, bookshelves, books, etc). Now we have a bunch of stuff to put away again. :(
The kids are doing great. Ben and Ethan are too smart for their own good. They get into EVERYTHING. This included finding my meat cleaver and bowing knife and stabbing my couch. Don't worry, the knifes didn't cut them (not sure how) and Megan didn't harm them either. Brynna had her 6 month check up. She is 25 inches and almost 13..5 pounds. Ben is getting into the swing of things with his new school. He is getting his shop and computer lab put together and getting his classes organized. It has been hard for him to teach tool safety when the tools had no electricity ran to them :)Here is our new address for anyone who wants it :
830 E 3400 N Unit B
Layton, UT 84040
Love to everyone
Mathew & Karali-
Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
I was wondering where the newsletter went! Hope to hear from all of you :) There has been a lot of changes in the Rogfam house and IT'S ABOUT TIME! After YEARS of dragging out school as long as possible Jason has completed his MBA and just found out he will be graduating with HONORS!!! We are so proud of him for sticking it out and getting it done. For those of you who don't know Jason had applied for CHP about a year ago now and we were disappointed when we heard budget cuts were putting his background check on hold for 8 months because they take about 4 months to complete. They also told us that there were no new academies scheduled so there was no end in sight for how long he might have to wait. We just got word that his background check has started 6 months early and that there are three new acadamies scheduled!! More good news :) As for Hillary, she has just put in her notice at the restaurant she has been serving at for the last 18 months and accepted a drama instructor position at one of our local charter schools Redding School of the Arts. This is right up her alley and is VERY part time so she is still involved with Shasta High School's annual madrigal dinner. The kids have been enjoying school: Hunter is in a 2nd/3rd grade combo which has been an adjustment (she's a 2nd grader), Ellie is really showing a complete 180 from last year. Instead of fighting tooth and nail on everything she's thriving on the routine school has to offer. Reese and Max are little Bosom Buddies at home learning how to work in pairs to cause even more destruction then they could on their own. :) Our love goes out to all of you and prayers as well. We love this family!!!!
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-Our fun, full summer is over here in the McMullin house, although the weather could still fool me. We shipped off one sister to Idaho (Alex) took in another from California (Emma) and spent a day with yet another on her way to Mexico (Meredith). We love our little house and the dog loves being able to bark a little more freely than he did in an apartment. Douglas just hit the 6 month mark at the end of September and is so much fun! He's sitting and rolling and giggling and doing his best to figure out crawling. (Pictures and videos on our blog.) Ryan is still working with NOV Grant Prideco and finishing his Bachelor's, which he'll gratefully be done with in May, the same time I finish my JD. We've been students our whole marriage, so it will be weird to both stop cold turkey! We'll be home in Redding for a few days for Christmas and can't wait to see everyone and show off how cute our little boy is. Hope you are all well and happy and enjoyed General Conference as much as we did.
Natalie & Jared-
Sheila & Lyle-
Lyle:Where do I put the news?
We had a fantastic Month in September. Melissa Moore, author of our book Shattered Silence, was on Oprah on September 17th. Filled up the entire show, during premiere week and with Dr. Phil. It doesn’t get any better. Then the author was on Geraldo for about 5 minutes on September 20th. On October 2, people magazine came out with a 4 page spread. Today (Thursday) she is taping for Good Morning America, which will air Monday.
I ran the St. George Marathon on October 3rd. Improved my time by 5 minutes. It was actually an enjoyable run. The most fun long run I’ve ever done. Hard—but fun. I guess that means I’m looking forward to next year when I’m 60. That can’t be true...... Only old guys are 60.
The ward is still coming along. Working on my home teaching. Trying to be what I’m supposed to be at home, at school, at play........
What fun thing should we do next?
Sheila: Fam... It's really feeling like fall in Utah. Once snow is on the mountains it stays cooler. I'm loving the sweatshirt weather. We loved conference and have all vowed to drop a "warm fuzzy" in our family jar, as Jenna reinforced it at an FHE.
Wendi and the boys were here. It's always nice to see them!
Jenna, Shanille, and I painted a cute plaid wall in Quenton's "cowboy" room.
Lyle and I will be going to the Governer's scholarship ball at UVU on Friday (we will be sitting at the Governor's table!) Chefs from all over Utah come and after trying incredible hors 'd oeuvres we get an incredible 5-course meal, good entertainment, and dancing afterward. Sounds to me like a new dress is in order. :)
Tanner is doing much better after his long-boarding accident. Still no smelling ability and less hearing out of one ear. He put in his 2 week notice at Los Hermanos and landed a new job at Nature's Sunshine (Herbal line.) He will be taking orders in English and Spanish.
Leisha is enjoying high school and beauty school. She has a "Jungle Fever" runway competition this Saturday. She will be dressing Moana up as a crocodile, with a long ponytail that drags on the ground as her tail.
We enjoyed seeing Calvin and Donna in August.
Congratulations Lisa for making it in the next "T-Tapping" book! (ask her about it!)
Come see us! Love you all!
Sheila
Moana made a fancy Friday-night-date dinner for us! She's a GREAT cook!
Sheila in all her GLORY!!! :)
Jenna & Kevin-School is in full-swing here at the Brooke home! Back to routines and homework.
Kaden, Hunter, Gavin and Kellan are all enjoying school and doing well! Only 1 at home!!! Chloe and I are enjoying the 1/2 day alone together!!! Kaden is enjoying playing the bass clarinet in the school band. He started a frisbee club. Hunter and Kellan are signed up for wrestling. Hunter paid for most of it with his own money. He is a hard worker and is happiest when he's helping and working. Gavin is my helper. He's a sweetheart. He loves to help and take care of Chloe. He's waiting to play soccer or basketball this year. ... and now.... the most exciting and important news in the Brooke home.... Chloe is potty trained!!!! wooo hoooo! No diapers!!!
Love you all!!!
Jenna and fam
Enjoying the concert with the fam!!! Moana's dad gets the best tickets for us all!
Spencer & Shanille-
Sage, Emeri, Spencer, Shanille, Talmage, and Quenton behind "Frodo" in the horse cart Spencer made out of metal scraps and bicycles!
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
The Nuggets! Kenneth, Talmage, Chloe, and Chandler
Bryce & Jessica-Will life ever slow down? Jessica has a busy schedule. She’s to work by 7am, then comes home from school at 9pm. She loves being active and doing things, but it gets tiring at times. Bryce misses seeing his wife, and having her wonderful cooking. :) Bryce is working at Cedar Fort, working on his company Kahuga, selling through Amazon, and looking for additional work in the evenings to help with some bills.
We continue to count our blessings. We love our new house. We love the ward. We are very optimistic about the future!!!
Tanner-
Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-
830 E 3400 N Unit B
Layton, UT 84040
Love to everyone
Mathew & Karali-
Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
I was wondering where the newsletter went! Hope to hear from all of you :) There has been a lot of changes in the Rogfam house and IT'S ABOUT TIME! After YEARS of dragging out school as long as possible Jason has completed his MBA and just found out he will be graduating with HONORS!!! We are so proud of him for sticking it out and getting it done. For those of you who don't know Jason had applied for CHP about a year ago now and we were disappointed when we heard budget cuts were putting his background check on hold for 8 months because they take about 4 months to complete. They also told us that there were no new academies scheduled so there was no end in sight for how long he might have to wait. We just got word that his background check has started 6 months early and that there are three new acadamies scheduled!! More good news :) As for Hillary, she has just put in her notice at the restaurant she has been serving at for the last 18 months and accepted a drama instructor position at one of our local charter schools Redding School of the Arts. This is right up her alley and is VERY part time so she is still involved with Shasta High School's annual madrigal dinner. The kids have been enjoying school: Hunter is in a 2nd/3rd grade combo which has been an adjustment (she's a 2nd grader), Ellie is really showing a complete 180 from last year. Instead of fighting tooth and nail on everything she's thriving on the routine school has to offer. Reese and Max are little Bosom Buddies at home learning how to work in pairs to cause even more destruction then they could on their own. :) Our love goes out to all of you and prayers as well. We love this family!!!!
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-Our fun, full summer is over here in the McMullin house, although the weather could still fool me. We shipped off one sister to Idaho (Alex) took in another from California (Emma) and spent a day with yet another on her way to Mexico (Meredith). We love our little house and the dog loves being able to bark a little more freely than he did in an apartment. Douglas just hit the 6 month mark at the end of September and is so much fun! He's sitting and rolling and giggling and doing his best to figure out crawling. (Pictures and videos on our blog.) Ryan is still working with NOV Grant Prideco and finishing his Bachelor's, which he'll gratefully be done with in May, the same time I finish my JD. We've been students our whole marriage, so it will be weird to both stop cold turkey! We'll be home in Redding for a few days for Christmas and can't wait to see everyone and show off how cute our little boy is. Hope you are all well and happy and enjoyed General Conference as much as we did.
Natalie & Jared-
Sheila & Lyle-
Lyle:Where do I put the news?
We had a fantastic Month in September. Melissa Moore, author of our book Shattered Silence, was on Oprah on September 17th. Filled up the entire show, during premiere week and with Dr. Phil. It doesn’t get any better. Then the author was on Geraldo for about 5 minutes on September 20th. On October 2, people magazine came out with a 4 page spread. Today (Thursday) she is taping for Good Morning America, which will air Monday.
I ran the St. George Marathon on October 3rd. Improved my time by 5 minutes. It was actually an enjoyable run. The most fun long run I’ve ever done. Hard—but fun. I guess that means I’m looking forward to next year when I’m 60. That can’t be true...... Only old guys are 60.
The ward is still coming along. Working on my home teaching. Trying to be what I’m supposed to be at home, at school, at play........
What fun thing should we do next?
Sheila: Fam... It's really feeling like fall in Utah. Once snow is on the mountains it stays cooler. I'm loving the sweatshirt weather. We loved conference and have all vowed to drop a "warm fuzzy" in our family jar, as Jenna reinforced it at an FHE.
Wendi and the boys were here. It's always nice to see them!
Jenna, Shanille, and I painted a cute plaid wall in Quenton's "cowboy" room.
Lyle and I will be going to the Governer's scholarship ball at UVU on Friday (we will be sitting at the Governor's table!) Chefs from all over Utah come and after trying incredible hors 'd oeuvres we get an incredible 5-course meal, good entertainment, and dancing afterward. Sounds to me like a new dress is in order. :)
Tanner is doing much better after his long-boarding accident. Still no smelling ability and less hearing out of one ear. He put in his 2 week notice at Los Hermanos and landed a new job at Nature's Sunshine (Herbal line.) He will be taking orders in English and Spanish.
Leisha is enjoying high school and beauty school. She has a "Jungle Fever" runway competition this Saturday. She will be dressing Moana up as a crocodile, with a long ponytail that drags on the ground as her tail.
We enjoyed seeing Calvin and Donna in August.
Congratulations Lisa for making it in the next "T-Tapping" book! (ask her about it!)
Come see us! Love you all!
Sheila
Moana made a fancy Friday-night-date dinner for us! She's a GREAT cook!
Sheila in all her GLORY!!! :)
Jenna & Kevin-School is in full-swing here at the Brooke home! Back to routines and homework.
Kaden, Hunter, Gavin and Kellan are all enjoying school and doing well! Only 1 at home!!! Chloe and I are enjoying the 1/2 day alone together!!! Kaden is enjoying playing the bass clarinet in the school band. He started a frisbee club. Hunter and Kellan are signed up for wrestling. Hunter paid for most of it with his own money. He is a hard worker and is happiest when he's helping and working. Gavin is my helper. He's a sweetheart. He loves to help and take care of Chloe. He's waiting to play soccer or basketball this year. ... and now.... the most exciting and important news in the Brooke home.... Chloe is potty trained!!!! wooo hoooo! No diapers!!!
Love you all!!!
Jenna and fam
Enjoying the concert with the fam!!! Moana's dad gets the best tickets for us all!
Spencer & Shanille-
Sage, Emeri, Spencer, Shanille, Talmage, and Quenton behind "Frodo" in the horse cart Spencer made out of metal scraps and bicycles!
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
The Nuggets! Kenneth, Talmage, Chloe, and Chandler
Bryce & Jessica-Will life ever slow down? Jessica has a busy schedule. She’s to work by 7am, then comes home from school at 9pm. She loves being active and doing things, but it gets tiring at times. Bryce misses seeing his wife, and having her wonderful cooking. :) Bryce is working at Cedar Fort, working on his company Kahuga, selling through Amazon, and looking for additional work in the evenings to help with some bills.
We continue to count our blessings. We love our new house. We love the ward. We are very optimistic about the future!!!
Tanner-
Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-
