Hunter Family

Hunter Herald November/December 2009

2009-11-30T06:50:00.000-08:00

Hunter Herald
November/December 2009

Neil & Mike-
I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Holiday season. As I prepared my Christmas cards and passed all of your addresses I thought, well I'll just say it in the newsletter. We the Neil Hunters extend all of our love and best wishes. We know in your indivuidual families you will instill in your little and big ones the true Spirit of Christmas and that the Savior's birth will be what is most celebrated. Our thoughts go way back to Christmas's celebrated together and wish we could have a reunion at Christmas time as well. May all of you be together with those you love most at this most blessed time of the year. We will have all of our family together for one glorious day. .. and we will be grateful for that! We love you all!!!!!!!!! Uncle Neil and Aunt Mike

Trevor & Charmayne-It's been pretty busy in our house this past month. We thought things would slow down now that we're done with soccer. However, we decided (Charmayne did and Trevor protested every step of the way) that having the three boys in one room wasn't working out very well anymore. They are just getting too big. They had their bedroom where they slept and changed clothes - wall to wall dressers and beds. They also had turned our family room into their play/homework room. So we gave Race his own room, but he has to share with our vinyl cutter and computer. We're also planning to resurrect the train table and put it up in there, probably after the holidays. Nick and Kinny are getting the family room. So it's taken us weeks to finish the move and their rooms look great. The rest of the house is still holding onto all the "OTHER" stuff we can't seem to let go of. Since our garage is also full we may have to do some soul searching and really decide what is important to hold on to and what is not.
Besides that, Trevor is staying warm at work with his new State provided Car-hart jacket. Too bad they can't stop the furlough days. He just got a new smart phone and is enjoying the modern convenience that comes with it. He's been helping the boys make candy canes for sale out of plywood for yard decorations. They are turning quite the profit. Charmayne is trying to work part time and still manage to keep the house up. She now has a new Chihuahua puppy. He's really fun and potty training is going so well...He's also a little thief. Steals anything you leave on the floor and runs as fast as he can to somewhere else. Race is enjoying his freshman year. At the end of the year, he's going to challenge his Chemistry and try to get AP credit for it. He's also finally found a subject that eludes him - Spanish! Nick's in 6th grade and just received his Arrow of Light, Religious Knot and his 20er patch for Webelos. Now he is officially a boy scout. His cholesterol tests are finally in the normal range, however his doctor would like him to grow a few more inches without gaining anymore weight. Kinny is the head of his 4th grade class in math and wants to challenge the fifth grade math test. He may be skipping that year, and is so excited to take after his brothers. He is now a Bear cub and Charmayne is counting down the years before she can finally get a new calling. After 6 years in Cub Scouts, she's ready for something like Genealogy Library Worker. This month is crazy as we look ahead to the next few weeks. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.
Trev, Charmayne, Race, Nick and Kinny

Haylee & Ryan-

Kalli & Terry-Everyone is growing up so fast! Times flies when we're having fun. Wishing you all a warm and happy Chirstmas filled with loving family, great friends, and yummy food! Love, the Hills

Paij & Brent-Paij will be done with her master's in school counseling on Friday December 11th!!! We are so excited and I(Brent) am really proud of her. She has worked very hard and balanced being a full time student and mother amazingly well. Morgan is lucky to have such a loving mother and I am blessed to have such a capable and dedicated wife. It has been an eventful couple weeks here in the Collins home. I took the second part of my national boards and am grateful to be that much closer to being done with my program. I will graduate optometry school the end of April. It is hard to believe that Paij and I are both nearing the end of our student phase. We are excited for this stage to be over, yet grateful for the privilege and opportunities we have had to dedicate so much time to furthering our education. The Navy contacted us and informed us of the openings we have to select from for where we will be stationed next year. We sent in our list of preferred sites and are anxiously awaiting news of where we will be stationed. Unfortunately we do not expect to hear back from the Navy any time soon. Paij was offered a job for next semester at one of the schools she has interned this past semester. We are both excited that she will be getting paid to do what we have been paying for her to previously have the privilege of doing. The job is only a temporary position as we will be leaving for wherever the Navy sends us next summer. We are grateful the school offered Paij the position and that it will work with the limited time we have left here in Memphis. Morgan seems to learn a new word every day, which is usually only discernible to Paij and I. She is our pride and joy. She is at such a fun stage and we are trying to soak every minute of it up before she hits the dreadful terrible two's. We are looking forward to spending the holidays back in California with our families. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a new year that is full of wonderful memories and opportunities.
Love,
Paij, Brent, and Morgan

Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-Hi,

We have been busy clearing, cleaning, and hopefully de-junking. During November, we had visits from Jeremy, Rebekah, Seth and families. They were a great help as we tackled the garage and sheds. Rebekah braved the loft in the garage where rats have been known to live and terrrorize in the past. We finally have cats that our dogs haven't scared off. Unfortunately, I think the rodents just moved to a nearby shed.

Kara, Benjamin and Matthew - families will be visiting at Christmastime. They, along with the Bakersfield kids, plan to help us with our move to Selma. We have purchased a home near Rachel and Rob. The address is:

13602 Van Horn
Selma, CA 93662

Please feel free to stop by and visit. We won't make you work too hard.

Hope all is well with you and that you have a very Merry Christmas!

Love, Layne and Frankie

Rachel & Rob-Hello Everyone and Merry Christmas. The Fransens are doing good. We have some fun new neighbors moving in this month. Our children go over and help and then are sent back to borrow stuff. Their dogs have worried our other neighbors already too. We've had them over for dinner and they seem like great people. We hear they have lots of family that visits and are looking forward to seeing their family.

We are heading for Texas again for christmas but hope to see some of my brothers and sisters before we go. Alex is in wrestling. Boyd is starting the small GATE program they have here. Cody is doing well in High School. Dale is the best student in his class. His teacher says she wants to clone him. Elizabeth is a great sister to Hannah. They both keep mom busy. I guess that all til the New Year.

Love Rob, Rachel, Cody, Alex, Boyd, Dale, Elizabeth and Hannah

Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-
Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-Dad (Lyle) turned 60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Dad!!! We love you!!! The family surprised him by meeting him for dinner at Tucano's.

Doesn't he look happy to be here???
:)

Jenna & Kevin-Hi Family!!!
We are counting the days down to Christmas!!! It's so much fun celebrating Christmas with little excited people!!! :P Kevin and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary!!! I'm sure I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have a man like him! Kaden turns 13 next week. He keeps reminding me that I will have a teenager now. He's had a bit of a growth spurt and finally passed me up! He's 5'5"!!! I got to go to Arizona with Chloe for a week. Kevin's sister has a cyst in her brain and can't do much, so I got to go help her plan her daughter's 9th birthday party. We decorated her house, and I moved furniture around until I was sore. It was fun, hard work!!! :) It made me count my blessings and be VERY grateful for good health!!!
I love you my family!!! I hope you have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Love, Jenna and Fam.

Spencer & Shanille-

Wendi & Aaron-

Adam & Moana-Hi Family,
Hope you are all having a great Winter season. Kenneth and Chandler are loving the snow. They built their first snowman!...with Dad's help of course. We've had a fun time celebrating Lyle's 60th birthday party and other holiday activities. We love you all and Merry Christmas!
A.M.K.C.

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald October 2009

2009-10-31T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
October 2009

Neil & Mike-Hello everyone, I think I might be coming back from the land of the Lost! I'm sorry I have been such a slacker. This has been the worst year of my life and I just couldn't bring myself to write anything. It's not all that much brighter but a little. Tena is finally out of Juvenile hall and the mental hospital. I won't go into details but that gives you a clue as to our woes. She is now in a treatment home in Chico. It is not nearly so restrictive and we're hoping she is finally at a place in her mind where she can get some help. She has been away from home for 5 months now. I really have to thank my married kids for mothering me through it! I do have some bright moments! Cypress got baptized on Oct. 12th. She has been waiting for that moment for a very long time. She was very excited!! Haylee, Ryan and her family came and Haylee and the kids stayed for a week after so that made it extra special. Halloween begins to loose its luster when you're too old to go trick or treating. (Rachel, Brandie and Tom) So we went to the community Halloween Carnival to boost their spirits and Brandie ended up winning first prize in the costume contest, coming home with a $25 gift certificate to the local hamburger joint. We're all hoping she shares! (they have really good milkshakes). I want to say a big thank you to Jenna for putting up with all of us losers all this time. You're wonderful!! Then I want to thank all of you who write. I so enjoy hearing about all of your families and what's going on in your life. By doing this sharing, we feel like we still know each other at the family reunions. We're excitedly planning to go to Utah to spend Thanksgiving with Haylee and her family. May Donner Summit be dry! We do have so much to be thankful for and as we begin November I shall be indeed counting my blessings. Love Aunt Mike

Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent-
Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-Hi,

We have been very busy with our new arrivals. Pompi is our male, black-tri, Australian Shepherd. He has fathered several litters with Rachel's red-tri and Seth's black-tri. Last year we bought a female, red merle, aussie from Benjamin. (He had Missy, a registered red merle). Of course, when we purchased Snowball, Missy's pup, we didn't know that Missy would join our family this summer. Now we have 2 black-tri and 4 blue merle males from Missy & Pompi; and 2 black-tri and 5 blue merles females from Snowball and Pompi. With all the puppies we have had or been involved with over the years, there has always been combinations of male and females in the litters. Needless to say, we were quite surprised to end up with 2 single sex litters. They should be ready to sell a few weeks before Christmas.

We have planned a trip to Hawaii after Christmas to celebrate. If the puppy market is good we may splurge, if not we will have fun anyway. Layne has been working hard with 16 independent study students after school and at lunchtime. I have fluid on my knee and hopefully only a sprained ligament, thanks to the lively dogs. An MRI is being scheduled to make sure the meniscus is not torn. So, I have done my part to deserve this trip, also!

Other than the older age, aches & pains, we are doing great.
Hope that all is well with you.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-
Jeremy & Leslie-

Benjamin & Megan-
Hi all!
October was a cold month here in Layton Utah. We had to go through and pull out our coats and jackets. We went and took a family picture that we will be sending out in our Christmas cards. Speaking of Christmas cards, I need updated addresses from everyone. E-mail them to me at
MaMeGirl1@yahoo.com
Halloween was lots of fun. The boys enjoyed ringing doorbells and getting candy. Ethan would hold up his bucket again and again until they stopped putting candy in it. I think he got 3 times as much candy as Ben got. It was too funny.
Lots of Love, Ben, Megan, Ben, Ethan, and Brynna

Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
AND NOW... LIVE LOCAL LATE BREAKING NEWS!!!! Calvin and Donna's house broken in to AS THEY SLEPT! Useless alarm dog stays hunkered down under covers as thieves rip off flat screen computer monitors, printer-scanner and more. No suspects in custody. Police investigate and confirm (Barney Fife voice) "What you have here is a point of entry... and some missing stuff. I'd say you were the victim of a burglary..."
Well DUH!
Natalie and Jared came up and spent some time this weekend for Halloween. All came over and shared our traditional "AFV" viewing. Meredith is still in Mexico. Husband and kids preparing to depart December 30 to hang out "south of thee border" themselves for the semester.
Sam straightened out his hair for Halloween. It's a great look for him. Donna is still seeking employment. By the way - our POTUS is a falsehood-bearer. The economy isn't all that great just in case you're asking. Am still awaiting bailout. Maybe next week.
Meantime please tune in to the "Cal and Bob in the morning" podcast at http://kblfam.com .
That is all. As the late Lowell Thomas used to say... So long until tomorrow.
CAL HUNTER - PRESIDENT, HUTH BROADCASTING

Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-

Hillary & Jason-The Rogersons are happy and well and had the cutest little Halloween kiddos ever! I don't know how to attach pictures though so oh well! Jason just worked his LAST graveyard shift and we're hoping for a more routine schedule from the both of us. Hunter almost poked her own eye out with a pencil at school (accident) and Ellie turned 6 this October but says it doesn't feel all that much different from 5. Reese and Max have both had major growth spurts this month making me realize I really don't have any more babies in my house. That went by fast! Hope all is well with you and for those of you locals who may want to see the Madrigal Dinner put on by the Shasta High School music department, public ticket sales are happening this weekend so let me know!

Cayle & Katie-

Sarah & Ryan-Happy fall, everyone! We had a great Halloween here in the McMullin house with way too much candy and lots of fun.

We dressed up as a Star Wars family and got lots of oohs and ahs at our cute little Yoda. Douglas couldn't have cared less about the whole thing, but he doesn't mind a little attention. School is slogging along as usual, and we're at that point in the semester where we realize we're going to be accountable for all the information we don't take in during lectures. Not a great feeling! Emma just got back from a quick 4 day trip to visit Meredith in Puebla, Mexico, where they had way too much fun together. You can see Emma's video travel diaries from the trip here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO7IbCNNTso
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GaG03P6764

The hot humid summer here is finally over and we've moved to the fantastic Houston fall and winter (high of 76 today) that make the miserable summer worth it. Now that Halloween is over the holiday season is here! We're excited to have a house to decorate for Christmas this year. Hope you are all well and recovering from your Halloween sugar overdoses!

Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle- How are you? I can't think of much to write about:( However...I think I enjoyed Halloween more this year than I have for a long time. Something about the crisp air outside, leaves falling, lit pumpkins sitting next to a scare crow on a bench, carving pumpkins with family and friends, painting faces, hot soup on the stove and walking grand kids around the neighborhood. You get the picture. It was nice. The only thing that would have made it nicer would have been to have all of my family a little closer. Trick or Treat.
What else can I say about the Mortimers? Leisha got a little honda civic. Don't get to excited its a 97 but she loves it. She was a nerd for Halloween. Tanner got a new job @ Natures Sunshine, which is an herb shop. He takes orders in Spanish. He wore a terminator costume to work and was one of the five winners. Lyle's dressed up as an escapee in an orange pant suit, his face had acid rain, right Calvin? He only gave me ten minutes to work on him o.k. I was the police officer that arrested him. I know...clever. Thanks to Jenna the costume lady.
We are doing well, but can't believe Christmas is only fifty two days away. Oh my. I bet Mike is all done with her shopping. I better get started.
I hope you are all well and happy.
Happy Birthday Greg and Calvin. Somebody loves you in Utah!!!
Love,

Sheila and family
The Utah Grandkids.
(Kaden and Gavin are gone getting a head start on trick-or-treating.)

Chandler (Cowardly Lion), Kellan (Pirate), Chloe (Dorothy), Kenneth (Tin Man), Sage (Grapes), Talmage (Scarecrow), Hunter (Edward from "Twilight"), Quenton (Max from "Where the Wild Things Are", and Emeri (Pretty Bird.)

Jenna & Kevin-We had a great October. Kevin and I went to our first ever "How to Host a Murder" party. Kevin was "Chief Breaking-Wind" and I was "Butch Chastity." The kids enjoyed Halloween ALMOST as much and we did. They trick-or-treated their hearts out.

First term of school was a giant success! ALL my boys brought home straight A's!!! YAY!!! That sure makes parent/teacher conferences enjoyable!!! :)

Kellan turned 6 this month. He is my sweetheart. He lost his two front teeth and now he looks much, much older...darn it! :)

Hope everyone is happy and healthy! I LOVE to hear from you ALL!!!! :)

Love,
Jenna and Fam!

Spencer & Shanille-

Wendi & Aaron-

Adam & Moana-We had a fun October with the whole fam!
We took a trip down to Sea World.
T
he boys can't stop talking about Shamu.

We carved pumpkins, went to Bryce and Jessica's Halloween party and went trick-or-treating with all our Wizard of Oz children! They were so cute! Hope everyone is doing great. Love you all!
Adam, Moana, Kenneth and Chandler

Our "Wizard of OZ" Babies...
Chandler, Talmage, Chloe, and Kenneth

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Tanner the Terminator and his friend John a.k.a. Edward Scissorhands

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald September 2009

2009-09-30T13:16:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
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-

Hunter Herald July 2009

2009-07-31T06:36:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
July 2009

Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-

Paij & Brent-Time is flying for us here is Mississippi. Brent is almost finished with his rotation at the VA and will start another rotation in a private practice the first of September. I just finished my final graduate course and will graduate in December after my internship in the fall. Morgan is growing and fun as ever. We love watching her do the sign language we teach her and seeing the fun ways her little mind works. In July, we got to go to California for a week and spend some needed time with our families. We are so blessed and can't be more grateful!
Love, Paij, Brent, and Morgan Collins

Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-I can't believe it's time to let July slip away. If August is here, that means seminary will be starting in ten days. That doesn't mean too much to a Utahan who has release time seminary, but here in Calif. it is a major commitment for kids and teachers alike. Speaking of which, Jamyn is teaching the Sophamore Class this year. We welcome her to the teaching staff where from now on her day will start at 5:00 in the A of M.

and an hour later she will experience the happy attitude of 20 sophamores. We are all excited for this time of year when seminary gets underway. Emma and Maddie are in my Freshman Class. Super fun to see them each morning. We also have two kids starting Kindergarten this year. That would be Ashlan in Las Vegas, and Hailey here in Manteca.

Evy and I are having our 41st anniversary in Feb. We still owe each other a trip to Carmel from last year. Maybe a big catch up weekend is coming??

We love you all. Do it! Live is short!

LaMont

Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-We just got in this morning. We visited family in Utah and Idaho. We even had a morning of yard sales with the Mortimer's.
When we returned from girl's camp on the 18th, the Central Valley heat was upon us so that is when we decided to leave the state. It gets just about as hot in Utah but it does cool down a little more at night.

It has been a great summer. I think Layne's fishing trip to Mexico was the highlight for him but I'm not sure. He does enjoy his kids and grandkids. We didn't make it to Alaska as planned but there is always next year. Layne is looking forward to school starting so he can get some rest.

Frankie & Layne

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-We're still doing pretty good up here in Idaho. The weather finally decided to warm up, and our garden has really shot up. We have three cute little cocker spaniel puppys, and we've been busy putting up a shed in our backyard.

My Dad and Mom came up the past couple of days and helped get most of it in place...now we have only to place the roof. It is so nice to see family, and we wish that work would allow us to live closer. But to this point, we are grateful that Mike is still gainfully employed. (We are a little apprehensive about the future, but then who isn't these days?)

Daniel and Joseph have been going to summer school for the past couple of weeks, and regular school starts up pretty soon. This year, four of our six children will be going to school (Daniel, Joseph, McKayla, and Karalynn). Adam and Emily will get to spend some one-on-one time with me at home. Life tends to keep us busy, but it is good. Our prayers and love go out to each of you and we hope that you'll let us know if there is anything we can do for any of you.

Love,
Kara

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-Hi family, Lyle Leisha and I went to Trek this month. It was awesome:-) It was hot and hard, but worth all the effort. BYU filmed it, to be shown at a later date. We were in Wyoming at Martin's Cove, Sweetwater, Devils Gate, and walked on very sacred, hallowed ground. I could feel it, and love our blessed honored pioneers. I'm so glad it was them and not me.
We also attended the Mortimer reunion. Grandma Mortimer is ninety-four years old and is showing the signs of aging. She has three hundred and eight progeny. That includes people who have married into the family. Wow!
I can't believe Summer is about over. We tried to squeez in all the fun we could, but all good things must come to an end.
Today is Lyle and my anniversary, thirty four years. Who would have guessed. We went to dinner at the Tree Room, up at Sundance Ski Resort, and went to the "Fantastics" at their outdoor Summer theater. Doyle and Kitty went also. (Lyles brother and sister in law) We saw Robert Redford, but he was just in a picture hanging on a wall. Ha Ha...It was fun!
Leisha is signed up for high school and beauty school beginning on the seventeenth of August. Tradition you know. She is planning on going to Utah State after graduation.
It was nice to see Rebecca and Seth the other day. Thanks for the almonds!!! I love them. Also Layne and Frankie came by. We hung out and went to a few garage sales on Saturday. Their great people!
Incase you haven't noticed we have a great family. We love you all. Everyone of you. Come see us. Calvin when are you coming?
Love,
Sheila, Lyle and family

Jenna & Kevin-Life is good in Springville! We are enjoying the beautiful summer weather! I watched the news the other day and they said, "no more days over 100 degrees this year!" What a change from AZ!!! Kevin and Kaden just got back from a long backpacking scout campout. They had a lot of fun! School starts soon! The boys are so excited. Hunter even said, "I can't believe I'm saying this, but I MISS homework!" Don't worry Hunter...it's coming! :) Kaden is going into 7th grade...Jr. High!!! He's excited to get to start Algebra 1 with the 8th and 9th graders! Kellan is starting kindergarten.... sniff, sniff. I will miss him like crazy, but I'm excited for the 1 on 1 time I'll get to spend with Chloe! Gavin is the only one NOT excited for school to start! :) I think he got that from me! :) Well, I hope everyone is happy and healthy! I love my family!!! Love, Jenna

Spencer & Shanille-

Wendi & Aaron-

We have officially moved to Birmingham Alabama. We miss everyone in Utah, but we are happy we were able to spend the last year with them there. Aaron is in his second year of his residency here at the University of Alabama. He is loving the hours.

Anthony will be 4 in October. He loves to swim and play with his friends. Haden will be 2 in October. He is the sweetest boy. There is nothing better then being a mother!

We just bought our first house. We get to move in on August 7. We are so excited.

We miss everyone!

Adam & Moana-
Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald June 2009

2009-06-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
June 2009

Neil & Mike-

Trevor & Charmayne-Well, June was pretty busy. Race graduated 8th grade, is now a Star scout and well on his way to get his Eagle before 15yrs, and is now enjoying babysitting his brothers for the rest of the summer. Nick has decided not to skip another year of math so he can do soccer, basketball and track next year. Kinny is very glad to be out of the little yard and in 4th grade now. He did very well in school this year and is right on track for being at the head of his class. We're trying really hard not to put any pressure on him but it seems he is doing it himself. This summer the boys are in a physical training program with Terry. Hopefully it will help them to get into better shape. Trev and I would love to do it but we both have to work and don't have the time. Are new little chicks came at the end of May. Ten of them died so they sent replacements and then fillers. So know we have almost 20 chicks. Not sure what we're gonna do. They are growing up so fast. Can't believe it's already July!

Haylee & Ryan-

Kalli & Terry-The reunion was great! Thanks to everyone involved!! We had a great time and really enjoyed catching up. I'm very thankful to all those who continue to come, my children made great new friends of your children and we are all blessed by that. The weather is hot but we have a/c. We are still on the job hunt if anyone hears of anything. We are blessed daily in spite of having no money. We are happy and healthy and we can't complain.

Paij & Brent-
Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-Hi,

It was a great family reunion. We missed those of you who were not able to come.
Thank you LaMont, Evelyn, and family!

The cough still lingers but the rest of the swine flu symptoms are almost completely gone.

Matthew and Karali flew in last Saturday morning for the HTG reunion. We doubled the size of the branch. 4 primary classes were added. Brynna was blessed and Kaitlynn was baptised. It was a great Father's Day present for Layne. Other than a sick Layne and baby Emily, my cell phone ending up at the bottom of Lake Kaweah Monday was the only complaint I had. McKayla wasn't too happy about ending up in the lake but she does have a nice new cast on her arm.

I guess we do have another complaint. The reunion was too short. We didn't get a chance to really talk with everybody. We have tentatively reserved a spot for next year's family reunion. Kara will check out the spot in Oakley, Idaho to see if we want to go there. If not next year, maybe the following year.

Layne is heading to Mexico Friday for a weeklong fishing trip. After I finish with girl's camp preparations, I think I am going shopping.

Love you all,
Frankie & Layne

Rachel & Rob-Reunion was great. Sometimes it seems hard to get everything ready and I know it was a lot of work for the planners but it is worth it. I am so glad we can count on it every year. Our family is doing good. Summer already seems to be flying by. We head to Texas to visit Robs family the first of July. At the end of July Cody is hiking Mount Whitney. He is excited and has been training for it. He successfully hiked Half Dome. He goes running and does stairs at the football stadium to help get ready. Rob is working on landscaping and putting in cement around the house. I am just busy being mom. well that's all for this month.

Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-
Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-

Hillary & Jason-Hello Hunter family! We heard so many great stories from reunion it made us really sad we were not there. We've been having a great summer full of hikes, movies, family and HEAT! No significant changes have happened but we are LOVING summer vacation. Love to all of you!
ps- Adam and Moana- thing one and thing two were so adorable! the cakes were amazing! Congratulations:)

Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-Family,

How nice it was to see all of you at the Hunter Reunion. Time was short, but there is still comfort and strength just being near you and seeing how your beautiful families have grown. Thanks for your efforts everyone especially LaMont and Evy's family.

After reunion we drove to Half Moon Bay with Neil, Mike, Brandy and Tom. It was a little cold and windy, but we loved it, especially Leisha. We took a nice long walk along the shore. I shared a few memories of my childhood at Half Moon Bay. Some of you may remember driving there on a Monday evening after school and work. We would roast corn and potatoes on hot coals, throw the Frisbee around and watch the sun set. The food never tasted so good.

Lyle, Leisha and I are getting ready for trek. Lyle and I are Ma's and Pa's with eleven kids to help push and pull the handcart. We will walk twenty-five miles in three days. Thanks Melissa for the pioneer clothes. They are perfect. The preparation has been amazing. We have four hundred people going from our stake. There is a fifty voice choir that meets Sunday evenings. We have been practicing square dancing. Leisha has been serving on the youth committee and will be playing a violin duet, and we have been walking. We're up to eight miles on Saturdays. Hope we make it.

Thank you everyone for all you do. Jenna thanks for keeping the Hunter Herald going. I love reading about everyone. La Mont and Evy, thanks again for all your efforts to keep things going. You all mean so much to me, and help to make up who I am.

I love you,

Sheila

Everyone at Kenneth and Chandler's birthday party!

Jenna & Kevin-Hello Family! We are really enjoying our summer vacation! We were so sad to miss the reunion! Kevin, Kaden and I went to the Jr. High to meet Kaden's band teacher today. Kaden will be playing the bass clarinet! He's totally excited for the challenge. We're loving all the rain and beautiful hiking weather. We were so sad to see Wendi and Aaron and the boys leave for Alabama! We will miss them!!! Hope everyone is happy and healthy!
We love you! Jenna and Family

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

Adam & Moana-We look a trip down to Hawaiibefore the twins turned 2, while they still fly for free!

It was a blast, of course. Adam got to go to Maui for the first time and loved it. We went snorkeling at a crater in the middle of the ocean, took the boys to the Zoo, ate lots of good Hawaiian food, and went swimming as much as we could. It was a perfect trip. Then a few weeks later the twins turned 2! We had a Dr. Suess "Thing 1 Thing 2 party" for them.
It was a really cute!!! Birthday's are what Mom's look forward to all year. Jenna made the Birthday cakes, which you can see in the pictures, look amazing! Thanks Jenna! We had a fun time hanging out with family and playing with all the cousins. We wish you all a Happy Summer! Love you...A.M.K.C.

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald May 2009

2009-05-31T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
May 2009

Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent-
Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-Hey gang, we hope everyone is planning a visit at the Hunter Family Reunion in Manteca this year. It should be fun. It could be a little pricey although we have tried to hold that down. It seems like it is going to be our lot to have to go to other camp sites than the girl's camp spots because of the early starts at girl's camp because of the numbers of stakes using the camps. We may have to start a couple of weeks earlier if we want those facilities. They certainly are cheaper. Well, anyway for this year we are where we are and it should be a good experience for all. Please beware of the h2o in your preperations. A river runs through it, not a lake.

Love to one and all we can't wait to see you there
Uncle Mont and Aunt Evy

Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-For all of you who looked forward to the calls from Layne lamenting the fact that he could not go to work for weeks, he now gets it from his kids. Rob, Benjamin, Rebekah, and Seth have been calling and complaining because they are so bored. Layne is counting the hours till school is over. Of course, it really has nothing to do with working because he works harder all summer than during the school year. He usually doesn't even have time for my honey-do list.

We are looking forward to reunion. Hope to see you soon.

Layne & Frankie

Rachel & Rob-Hello everyone. Things are going great here in Selma. Hannah Lynn Fransen was born on March 28. She weighed 8 lbs 13 oz. She was delivered by C-section because she was breech. She is doing great. She is pretty calm. Cody is graduating from 8th grade. He did very well in all his work and received the principal's medallion. About 30 kids out of 500 received this so we are proud of him. Alex finished 6th grade with perfect attendance all year. That even means no tardies or gone part of the day. I am pretty amazed. He is worried he will be sick all summer since he didn't get sick during the year. Boyd finished 3rd grade and received the Pricipal's award. Dale finished 1st grade and is the first one of my boys to join the 400 club (a math award). Elizabeth is learning so much. She copies me and tries to help with everything I do. I found her smearing diaper rash cream all over her cloth doll. We have to keep a close eye on her. Rob is still in nursery and I am in the primary presidency. Well that's our update. We hope to see you all at reunion.

Rachel Fransen

Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-We are enjoying our spring like weather here. The garden is mostly planted and the weeds are really growing. I hope to grow more plants then weeds this summer the problem is weeds don't freeze but my garden plants have already once this spring. Maybe the true trick to planting at the right time is watching when the weed start to come up. Then you know you are safe.

Tonight for family home evening we went to the Shoshone falls had a picnic and explored a little as a family. Earlier this year there was a lot of water going over the falls and it was truely magnificant. I really enjoy taking a few moments to reflect on the beauty the Lord has blessed us with.

My kids and I are really looking forward to reunion. Thank you for all the planning and effort that goes into having reunion. I know it is a lot of time and energy. We really appreciate all of it.

We were able to see Neil and Mike's family a few weeks ago we were so glad to be able to spend a little time with them. If anyone is ever passing through or by Twin you are always welcome to stay at the Hunter (Nichols) Hotel.

With love,
Kara and family

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-

Hillary & Jason-Hello Hunter Clan! the Rogerson branch is just counting down the days until school is OUT! We're looking forward to a summer with lots of family activities. We're hoping everyone is doing great and wish everyone well. Loves to all!

Cayle & Katie-

Sarah & Ryan-We had a great May! Ryan and I brought baby Douglas out to California for his baby blessing on the 31st, and it's been nothing but fun and family for the whole trip. Douglas has been a trooper with all the traveling, and more than one relative has asked if they can keep him forever. I can't blame them, he's a real charmer! (We have a few pictures of him in his blessing outfit up on our blog.) School is out for the summer, and we're looking forward to signing the closing papers on our house next week and beginning the long process of moving/decorating/etc. If anyone wants to slap a few coats of paint on the walls, feel free to stop by Houston anytime. We won't be making the trip back for reunion, and we're sad that we have to miss seeing you all. Enjoy your summer, everyone!

Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-

Jenna & Kevin-What to say... Well, life is good here. Seems like we're just trucking along without any major happenings. (Which is a good thing!!!) We're really enjoying our little area in Springville. The 5k fun run is this weekend. We've all been working hard in hopes of not embarrassing ourselves! :) Kaden (12) has finally passed me up in height. He got straight A's and high honors and is more than excited for Jr. High!!! Hunter (11) also got a personal best in school! All a's and one b! I'm so proud of all of his hard work! At one point he had 23 missing assignments and made them all up in a little over a week! Good job Hunt! Gavin (8) also got straight a's! I'm so impressed with all of them. They are very self-motivated, and work VERY hard. Kellan (5) can't wait for kindergarten to start! He DOES remind me that he will think of me all day when he is gone! He really knows how to sweet-talk his mom! Chloe (21 mo.) is talking up a storm! It amazes me how much she understands! Time flies faster with her than with my others. I'm LOVING summer! We named our days of the week again! I love it! It really makes summers much more enjoyable for us! Monday is Family Day, Tue-Hiking day, Wed-water day, Thurs-learning day, Fri-friend day, and Sat-exercise day.
I love you family! I hope all is well with everyone! We will miss you at the reunion!
Love, Jenna and fam

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald April 2009

2009-04-30T07:58:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
April 2009

Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-

Paij & Brent-April has been full of school for us. Brent recently took his National Board exams and I took my comprehensive exams and the Praxis II. I haven't got my Praxis scores back yet but we just found out that we both passed our big exams. We're relieved and grateful to have those over with. Brent starts his first externship in the VA hospital next week and I pretty much have the summer off, which I'm really looking forward to. Other than that, we had a great Easter, Morgan is doing great, and we couldn't be happier. We're only in Memphis for one more year so if anyone wants to come visit, start making your plans; we'd love to have you.
Love, Brent, Paij and Morgan Collins

Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-I have to admit our grandchildren are cute.
We got to see all of our children over Easter vacation (unfortunately more commonly called spring break, nowadays). It was good to see Lyle and Sheila. We stopped by Caswell State Park on our way home. It should be a great place for family reunion. We are looking forward to it. We hope to see ALL of you there.

Love, Layne & Frankie

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-Our exciting news for this month is that both Adam (4) and Karalynn (5) have learned to ride their bikes with out training wheels. One of Adam's training wheels had broken and he asked me to take them off and next thing I know he is riding his bike down the street. Karalynn didn't want to be shown up by her younger brother so she convinced Joseph to take off her wheels. By Saturday morning they were both riding. We gave Mike a bike for his birthday at the end of March so now we can go on some family bike rides. We sure have a lot of fun.
We are looking forward to this summer and a trip to reunion. It will be nice to see those of you that can make it. We always enjoy the time we are able to spend with family.
Love,
Kara, Michael, Daniel, Joseph, McKayla, Karalynn, Adam and Emily

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-

Hillary & Jason-Sorry we haven't joined in the herald the last few months. Good news is that Hillary was able to quit one of her 3 jobs this last week and another one is coming to an end in the next two weeks :) Jason is busy finishing his Masters and applying for the CHP. He has made it through the first 3 rounds and just has to pass the background check. Our kids are getting bigger and bigger. Hunter is missing teeth all over, Ellie is really maturing socially, Reese is our little entertainer and Max is busy being all boy and making us all melt by repeating ANYTHING you say. We're enjoying all the crazy weather here- one day 90plus degrees the next cold and rainy. We're missing the family reunion and are very sad about it. So keep us posted in the herald!

Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-Hi family,

We are so excited about the Hunter Reunion. It will be so nice to see you all. Everyone is fine here. Tanner moved the other day, in with some friends. Leisha is running for Art City Royalty, so we're having fun with talent, clothes etc. Jenna and Bryce are in Arizona this week. Jenna has a baby blessing and Bryce and Jessie have a funeral. Lyle is trying to keep CFI afloat with the economy etc. Between work and church, we don't see each other much. The twins will be two on the 16th of June. We will have to have some birthday cake or something at the reunion. Adam and Moana are the cutest parents ever. Spencer and Shanille are working with wrestling. Quenton is doing really well. We had FHE at their house the other night. We each held a homing pigeon, and on the count of three we threw them up in the air and watched them fly their way back to Spencer's back yard. The kids also had a blast riding a miniature pony around the yard, then we roasted hotdogs and marshmallows.
We're all signing up for the Springville 5K the first Saturday in June. It's a family tradition. You don't have to run the whole way, just doing it together is a blast. The drawing for prizes afterward gets better and better every year!
Wendi and Aaron gave us their weight machine. It's home is downstairs with the treadmill. Its awesome! Now their trying to teach us what to do with it. You should have seen that Hunter competitiveness come out in Bryce and Adam when they were seeing who could do the most curls. I don't dare say who won. Wendi and Aaron will be moving to Alabama to finish up Aaron's medical school this Summer. We will miss them so much. It has been nice having them in south Salt Lake.
I hope we can all come to the reunion, but I know at least some of us will be there. We are looking forward to seeing you.
Love to all,

Sheila and family

Jenna & Kevin-We just got back from a fun trip to Arizona to see Kevin's family! We played with all of our old friends and had a blast! Now back to the grindstone! :) We are all happy and healthy... Excited for school to be out!!! :)
Love, Jenna and Family

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

2009-03-31T07:05:00.001-07:00

Hunter Herald
March 2009

Neil & Mike-We have spent so much time blowing out candles, eating birthday cake and opening presents that we barely got anything else done in March!!!! Neil's was the 1st, Haylee the 4th, Brandie the 10th, Race the 20, and Kalli the 21st. Now that everyone is older and wiser we'll expect greater things...? The rest of our time was spent taking Rachel to 400 practices for "Cinderella" and then spending a few nights at the performances. We've had a few other things going on too but they are not nearly as fun to talk about. Congratulations to Sarah and Ryan on their big baby boy this week!!!! and a very Happy Easter to all and to all a good night! Love Aunt Mike.

Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent-
Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-We have 2 new granddaughters this month: Brynna LeeAnn (Ben & Megan) and Hannah Lynn (Rachel & Rob). We are going to Utah next week during Easter break so that Layne can meet Brynna, Emily, & Bobbi, then on to Indiana to visit Matthew & Karali.

Have a great Easter!
Layne & Frankie

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-Hello family,

We are staying busy here in Idaho. Spring is a difficult time of year. We get our hopes up that it is going to get warm enough to plant the garden and then a storm comes through and it cools off again. I have a few plants started and I hope I am able to keep them alive long enough to plant them out side. If not I will buy the starts from the store and plant them in May or June.
Emily is well loved by everyone. I have been told that it is easier the more kids you have because the older ones help with the babies. It is true that the older kids help with the babies but it is also difficult to let Emily have time to herself. She is held a lot. I think that most of the fighting in my house is over who's turn it is to hold Emily.
Adam had a birthday this month he is 4 years old now. Mike also had his birthday and is....We gave Mike a bike for his birthday. No not a motor cycle a bike you have to pedal and went for our first ever family bike ride. It was so fun. When we got back home the kids wanted to go again. I am sure there were smiles from the houses we passed it isn't every day that you see a train of 7 bikes and a bike trailer driving down your road.
We were so excited to get the family reunion news and are looking forward to seeing those that can make it. We really appreciate all the hard work it is to get so many people together. I am sure grandma and grandpa would be so happy to see how large our reunion have gotten and yet we still try every year to make them happen. Thank you for all that you do. It really means a lot to our family.
With love,
Kara, Mike and family

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-

Sarah & Ryan-Our March news is that we had a baby! Douglas Ray McMullin, born March 28th at a very healthy 9 pounds .5 oz. He's stinking cute and making all the rest of the family wish even harder that we didn't live all the way out in the Lone Star State. Meredith came out to visit earlier this month and got to experience Houston and the comedy of me ambling around 9 months pregnant. Hillary came out the next week and managed to convince Douglas to arrive exactly on his due date so she could be there to see it. Now my mom is here helping us get the extra sleep we are sorely lacking this week! He's cute, but a lot of work. We've posted some cute pictures of him on our blog, so feel free to visit. Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-

Jenna & Kevin-This newsletter makes me realize how quickly the months fly by!!! Our family is doing great! The whole Mortimer family gets together for Family Home Evenings and it was at our house last night! What a cool thing to live so closely to all of my family! I love my siblings so much!!! The kids are all great! Chloe is talking more and more. Her last sentence (while watching cinnamon rolls bake) was, "see cookies, mama." Man, I love her!!! The boys are all fantastic! They ALL brought home fantastic grades from school! I'm a proud mama. :) Kevin's work is going well. He had a convention and made some good contacts. He works so hard for his family!!! I'm a lucky girl! :)

Love, Jenna and family

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

Adam & Moana-Now that spring is here we've been doing some spring cleaning and are getting ready for our annual garage sale. It's amazing how much toys and clothes can come from 2 little guys! Yesterday we celebrated the Festival of Colors at the Hare Krishna Temple here in Utah. It was a blast! All at the same time 10,000 people throw colored chalk into the sky and at each other, making a huge atomic chalk cloud. This symbolizes that even though we are all different with all the colors on us we all look the same and are one. It was a very neat experience we got to enjoy from India's culture. We love you all! Happy Spring!

A.M.K.C.

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald February 2009

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Hunter Herald
February 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!

Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-

Paij & Brent-Things are good here is Mississippi. We just got snow for the second time this year; 5 whole inches so they had to cancel church. Who would've thought they'd cancel church for snow in Mississippi. We've been busy with school, church and life. Brent has his national boards coming up in two weeks and has been studying like crazy. It's 15 hours of tests in 2 days. Yikes! Things are going well at my internship in the middle school. Some days I really feel like I'm making a difference as a counselor and some days I wonder what one earth I'm doing. Overall, it's a great experience for me.

Morgan just turned 9 months old and is cute as ever. We love playing with her and seeing more and more of her personality. Here we are in our Valentine outfits.
We love you!
Paij, Brent, and Morgan

Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-Hi guys,

We are looking ahead to family reunion 2009. We still have not found a place to hold reunion. If you know of a good place and would like to suggest it, give Uncle Mont a call.

It will, of course, be on Father's Day weekend. Please plan to attend. It will be great, as usual, to have everyone there. We will be sending out more info. as the time draws nearer.

Evy and I are having fun teaching seminary this year. New Testament is a blast! We each have about 20 kids in our class. I have the Freshmen and Evy the Junior agers in our end of the Stake.

Next year is the Book of Mormon and we will have a couple of our grand kids starting as Freshmen. Emma and Maddie, Should be fun.

Love to all. Hope everyone is doing well.

LaMont and Evy

Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-

Rachel & Rob-

HI everyone, The Fransens are doing good. I am trying to get everything settled in our new house. I love the house but I get so frustrated trying to find things. We are waiting for the new Baby. She is due April 2nd. The doctor is a little worried that she will be over ten pounds. We are hoping not. The kids are doing great in school. Rob is working on landscaping outside. I guess that is about it.

Love, Rachel and family

Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-
Kara & Michael-
Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-

Jenna & Kevin-Hi Family! We are getting settled here in Springville and getting to know some neighbors! Kevin and I were called to be the CTR5 primary teachers! We love it! We're still running 3 days a week. Dad and I are training for a 1/2 Marathon and Kevin, mom, Tanner, and Leisha are training for a 10k! It's a lot of fun! Dad is up to 7 miles and I'm up to 6! I think he'll have to be 90 years old before I can keep up with him! :) We had a wonderful Valentine's Day! Kevin made me a fancy dinner of lobster tail and salmon. Then we watched a movie with the kids! Kaden took a math placement test and apparently did really well! We don't know his score, but the principal took him out of class and asked him how he got so smart. I asked Kaden if that made him feel good, and he said, "mmmhmmm... yeah. " (really sheepishly and cute! The same way he answers when I ask him if he likes a girl! :) ) Life is good. The business keeps pluggin' along. We love our family!!!
Love, Jenna and fam

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Reunion Photos 2008 (more)

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Uncle Calvin sent more pics of the Hunter Reunion. Enjoy!

Cody Fransen

Kellan and Chloe Brooke

Lyle and Sheila Mortimer Family

Layne and Frankie Family

Calvin and Donna Family

Greg

Hunter Herald January 2009

2009-01-31T07:43:00.000-08:00

Hunter Herald
January 2009

Neil & Mike-We had 2 family birthdays in January, one we will forget lest it should cause more gray hair and wrinkles and the other...Rachel turned 16! She celebrated by going to the Sacramento Temple and being baptized for the dead. Brandie is happily working at Roundtable pizza through the ROP program at school. On a really good day they give her a slice of pizza. Tena is now doing independent study and thriving. She is also the new mother of a speckled holstein. When I hear him bawling at 5:30 am I'm glad it's for her and not me. Tom is playing basketball 24/7. Last week he had a game Tues through Friday after school and 3 games on Sat. That may keep him out of trouble for awhile. Life is good with us, hope it's good with you. Love Aunt Mike.

Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-

Kalli & Terry-Well nothing too exciting but we'll share a little. Kasen cut his first tooth last week and has gained 2 lbs 11 oz since Christmas. Tayla learned to write to 100 this week and had her 100th day of school. Cypress is reading at a 4.4 level in second grade. Tyden started pre-school two days a week and is loving all the songs and new friends. Terry is off to work again Kansas this time for a month or so. Which leaves me running the shop and the house and TaVaci (which has 17 new students for a total of 40). I must take after my mom after all, If I wasn't so busy what would I do? :) We're planning to go to Utah for Tanner's homecoming, mom and the kids and I and we're looking forward to that. The weather is great, we're all healthy, the church is true!! Love ya, The Hills

Paij & Brent-
Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-I went to Provo in January and met Bobbi Gene Hunter (Jeremy and Leslie).
Next week I am going to Twin Falls to meet Emily Ann Nichols. (Kara and Mike)
We are looking forward to meeting the other 3 that are coming this year.
Layne is teaching at the college 4 nights a week for 9 weeks then only 2 nights for the rest of the semester. I think he hardly notices that I am gone.

Layne and Frankie

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-

Brandon & Laura-Brandon Hunter's family is doing well and happy. Brandon still works at L-3 Communications near the SLC Airport. He carpools with Caleb each day, who has worked there since May of last year.

The 3 older kids are doing well in school. Brooke (3) is enjoying her role as the boss of everyone else. Laura is expecting in July. We are really hoping (and praying) it works out this time.

Life is good. Nothing to complain about.

Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-

Emily Anne Nichols was born February 4, 2009 at 10:38pm. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs, and measured 20 & 1/4 inches long. Labor went a little longer than anticipated (about 28 hours) but both Kara and Emily are healthy. I've attached a photo of Emily and I'll let Kara fill in any additional information that might be lacking. We're still going to be in the hospital for a couple of days, but Frankie has our contact information if anyone wants to get in touch with us. Give our love to all!

Mike

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-

Hillary & Jason-The Rogersons have moved from Redding to Shasta Lake City which is just outside of Redding and a whole lot less expensive! We're adjusting from house to apartment living but the savings makes us forget about noisy neighbors and a longer drive to work. Max FINALLY started walking this month at 13 months and is a talker and a singer. Reese cut her own hair so we're dealing with a 2 1/2 year old with a mullet and Hunter and Ellie are both doing well in school. Hope all is well with the family and congrats on your move Brooke family! Thanks for keeping this up!

Cayle & Katie-

Sarah & Ryan-Hi, family! Hope you are all enjoying this new year as much as we are. I was thinking today as we walked to get the mail in our t-shirts that living in a place with mild winters is great!! I know all you Utahns will say it isn't winter without snow, but I don't care. As long as Christmas still comes, 70 degrees in early February is fine by us.

Life is a little hectic right now. We've moving out of the ghetto and into an apartment a little more out of town and in a much safer neighborhood, which we're really excited about. The not-so-fun part is trying to get anything accomplished at 8 months pregnant! I swear, it's "Pack a box, take a nap. Pack a box, take a nap." Ryan is almost done with his degree in Spanish and is taking lots of classes this semester to get through the final push. He's working full-time and in school full-time, and for the month of February I have a "special session" course (on top of my regular classes) that only meets on the days Ryan doesn't have school. So we're basically strangers until March. :-)

Other than that, we're just trying to get ready for the baby, slowing amassing piles of stuff. Speaking of, congratulations to Beau and Shannon on their beautiful baby girl!!

Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-Hi Family,

Tanner's home! He's doing great. He looks good, and "speaksa the spanisha" very well. His home coming is on February 15th, 1:00pm. We would love all or any of you to come. Peru was awesome! Now I know what "a trip of a lifetime" means. We couldn't have done it without Tanner and Adam to interperit. We are trying to get back into the swing of things. Lyle has had to deal with four funerals in two months, and things like that. It's been a bit crazy. Don't forget us. 801-489-9306

We love you all,
Sheila and family

Jenna & Kevin-Hello family! Yup, we're all moved in and thrilled to have some extra space! We found the perfect home to rent while Kevin continues to get his business going! Kaden passed the sacrament for the first time this month. Hunter has a new best friend (the little girl next door.) Gavin is working hard in school and has a huge report today on Peru. Kellan is keeping me busy and trying not to be too bored while his brothers are at school. Chloe is all smiles, all the time. She's talking more and more and loves to communicate with sign language. Kevin, Kaden, Hunter and I have been running at the high school 3 days a week. We meet mom and dad and Tanner, Bryce and Leisha there. I love it! I went to enrichment for the first time in our new ward yesterday. It's hard to start over when I loved our last ward in AZ so much, but change is good... right??? Well, we can't wait to see some of you at Tanner's homecoming.
Love you all!
Jenna and fam

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

Adam & Moana-
We had a wonderful month this January! Kenneth and Chandler stayed up all the way until 12:00 New Years night! We started the year off right taking a great family trip to Peru. We picked up Tanner from his mission then toured the country for a week. We fell in love with Peru. There's so much culture and history there. The people were so hospitable and we were all well taken care of. Tanner was very lucky to live there for 2 years. Here's some pictures from our trip. We hope to go back again someday!

with Llamas...

Machu Picchu...

the Amazon

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Paid Dues 2009

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Paid Dues 2009

Neil & Mike-PAID
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-PAID
Kalli & Terry-PAID
Paij & Brent-PAID

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-PAID
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-PAID
Rachel & Rob-PAID
Seth & Rayanna-PAID
Brandon & Laura-PAID
Rebekah & Seth-PAID
Caleb & Ashley-PAID
Kara & Michael-PAID
Jeremy & Leslie-PAID
Benjamin & Megan-PAID
Mathew & Karali-PAID

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-PAID
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-PAID
Jenna & Kevin-PAID
Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-PAID
Bryce & Jessica-PAID

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-

Hunter Family Dues

2009-01-30T11:31:00.000-08:00

Bryce has helped me make it simple for you to pay your family dues. Just click on the link below and follow the directions. The funds and information are secure as it goes through my dad's business website. Please remember to type in the comments box (sample image below) which couples are being paid for.

Here's the link:

Click here for Hunter Family Dues

If you would like to just write and send a personal check, that would work also.

Hunter Herald December 2008

2008-12-31T06:46:00.000-08:00

Hunter Herald
December 2008

Neil & Mike-Merry Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful family!!! I am in such a jovial mood!!!!! Great Great news........as you know we have been dealing with the Jar/Iraq issue for a month and a half now. Monday Jarom is notified that he is going to Iraq and he needs to get all of his belongings into storage, make out a will and be ready to leave Sunday (12-14-08). They said he would get further orders Weds. He makes out his will does the Pwer of attorney thing and everything they ask to get ready. Hears nothing on Weds. Friday, after work they call him on his cell phone and say: "the navy has decided they don't need anyone from your ship", you may begin your Holiday leave!!!!!!!!! MIRACLE! it was a miracle. I am here to testify that faith, fasting, and prayer bring miracles. We are so grateful the Lord saw fit to grant us one. So Jarom comes Tuesday, Paij and her family, Thurs, and Haylee and her family Sat. I am so grateful that my children still think"there' no place like home for the holidays! So we've decked the halls, made everything chocolate we can think of , and will start wrapping presents soon.... I hope. It's even raining today so maybe our snowboarders will be able to hit the slopes. I so appreciate my dear son-in-laws and daughter-in-law who support all of our silly traditions..like making all the boys/men sing Elvis's" I'LL have a blue Christmas!!! (it's Ryan favorite part!) Aren't we all so blessed to have these choice and wonderful families that give us the sweetest and most lovable grandchildren. I know you all will be blessed with great joy and peace this season because you love what Christmas represents and you bring the Christ Spirit into your homes by the lives that you lead. We love you all and will think of you all coming together as we are. Thank you, for all of your fasting and prayers in Jarom's behalf. We the Neil Hunter family are so thankful to be a part of the awesome Boyd and Gene Hunter family!!!! Good tidings we bring to you and your kin"! (Aunt Mike)

Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent-
Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-

Rachel & Rob-Hello everyone, It has been so long since I wrote but we are all doing great here in California. Rob is working hard to finish our house so we can move in on December 20th. A little crazy with christmas but we have renters who are anxious to move into our mobil home. The boys are all doing supper in school. They are pretty much motivated to do their best. Cody is in 8th grade. He loves making thinks out of wood. He learns much from his grandpa. In January He should get his life rank in scouting and he is anxious to work on his eagle. I am so thankful for great scout leaders Alex is in 6th grade. Alex and Boyd both did soccer this year. They were both on great teams. I am glad it is over but next year Dale wants to play too. Boyd is in 3rd grade. He loves school and cub scouts. He also spends alot of time making thinsgs out of paper, tape, cardboard boxes, pretty much anything I'll let him use. Dale is in 1st grade. He loves to do puzzles, play on the computer and play with his oleder brothers. Elizabeth is 18 months old. She is officially in nursery. Rob is her teacher so it is and easy transition. She is busy learning and gorwing. It is fun to play dolls with her. Girls are alot of fun. It is a good thing because in April we will have another little girl. I was so excited to find out that Elizabeth will have a sister to grow up with. Well I guess that is all for our update. I hope everyone has a great Christmas. Love, the Fransen's

Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-Hello Family, We had a white christmas this year. It is beautiful but when I think of the song "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" I dream more of a foggy or green one. I guess it is just what you grow up with that makes your dreams. We were going to go to Mikes' parents for the day but the snow storm kept us home. We did enjoy the quiet family time. Mike, Daniel and Joseph had a long day of Risk and the rest of the kids played with some of there new toys. In the early evening we went over to the church with a few friends and played with the Basketballs and had a long game of Volleyball. It felt good to burn off a bit of the Christmas snacks. We brought a few of those friends home with us and played Twisted Phase 10. I think that is going to be on my list for next year. We had a lot of fun. We missed having family around but if the weather is good enough we my have visitors for the New Year. We will just have to wait and see. Our ward party this year was a night in Bethleham. Mike was asked to be one of the wise men, and Joseph were Shepherds. We ate our dinners on the floor in the gym. I think the evening turned our very nice. Each of us were able to dress up in something. I hope our kids remember this activity as we make Christmas memories. We think of family often and hope each of you are doing well. It is so fun to read the updates in the Hunter Herald.
With love,
Kara, Mike and kids

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-

Meredith & Bill-Hello to our beloved family and friends! 2008 is quickly drawing to a close! We wanted to stop the momentum of our lives to acknowledge those who mean the most to us! We think of each one of you and know our lives are better because you are part of it. We know that miles and schedules keep us apart, but you are always close in our hearts. This year has been another eventful year for the Sutherlands, briefly,
First, we must acknowledge the service provided by Bill’s parents (Bill and Yvonne) for the missionary work in Cle Elum, Washington at the Ensign Ranch. I know that our lives were blessed because they were on the Lord’s errand. It brought joy to us to hear the peace and happiness in their voices. They are a tremendous example to us. We are glad they are home!
Bill has juggled so many tasks this year. We are so proud of his work at Caltrans and Shasta College, working with the 11 year old scouts, and mastering the Rubiks cube! For his 40th birthday, “Failure is Not an Option” from NASA was our theme. He underwent “astronaut training”, which included a test flight (a sight seeing tour in a Cessna), a space walk (Tour of river trail on Segways), a night of red carpet treatment on the town, and a surprise party where he was granted the title of “Astronaut Bill”.
Meredith spends her days reading and studying as a junior at Chico State. Her “spare” time is kids, family, carpooling, laundry, homework helper; cooking…you get the idea. She worked with the youth throughout most of the year and now serves in the nursery. Her daily run helps keep her sane. Now that we are on break, the kids report that the dinners are much better!
Anna graduated 8th grade and transitioned into high school smoothly.She was on the swim team during the fall, and participated in the Madrigal Dinner through music program. She is taller and more beautiful than ever. She likes attending early morning seminary. Her parents are proud of the beautiful young woman she is and the positive choices she makes.
Will is now in the 8th grade. He played all star baseball during the summer and soccer for the school team in the fall. He was invited to play on a competitive soccer team after a coach saw his skills with the school team. Will is energetic, witty, and smart.He plays the trumpet and marched in his 3rd parade with the school for the Holiday parade.
Thomas has become a unicycle rider! He also played on the school soccer team (with Will) and was later asked to play on the same competitive team. Thomas is currently on the 6th grade basketball team and was named team captain. He also held the role of Mike TeeVee in the spring play put on at the school, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He sang and danced on stage! Anna and Matthew were also part of the production. He is a good student and a confident young man!
Matthew held the role of Augustus Gloop in the same play. This character is known for his excessive eating, so Matthew was stuffed with pillows to create the look of this chubby character. He also played all star baseball this summer helping lead his team to a championship! Now in 4th grade, he has also learned to ride the unicycle!
A few highlights of 2008
Bill and Meredith – Hawaii
Meredith – Baseball Spring training Arizona
James and Ashleigh Sutherland wedding in May – Salt Lake City
Visit to Washington to see Bill and Yvonne – June
Lake of the Woods-Oregon
Cayle and Katie Hunter wedding - July
Disneyworld, Bahamas, and NASA – Florida
Bill Turned 40!!!! – November
We feel so blessed as we look back over another year of our lives. We look forward to the future with faith. We hope all is well with you and your beautiful families. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Abundant New Year!

Love, The Sutherlands

Bill, Meredith, Anna, Will, Thomas, and Matthew

Hillary & Jason-The Rogerson Christmas was most enjoyable. It was spent with friends and family. Our kids each got something they really had their hearts set on which enhanced the magic of the day. As overwhelmed as we have been feeling as of late it was a precious break from the chaos. We miss all of you and hope all family far and near had a great Christmas and a happy new year.

Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-Dear family, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! We sure enjoyed everyone being home, except for Tanner, but he did call, and it was so nice to hear from him. We had the whitest Christmas ever. The skiing and sledding are good. Its been in the 20's for the last few weeks. The roads are a little slick, but not bad. We also celebrated a few birthdays in December, Lyle's Kaden's and Kevin's. How dare they have a December birthday. Anyway lots of cake is good for you right? Here's a cute quote not sure of the author. "You didn't choose your family, it is a gift from God, your family will bless your life, just as you bless their's". Well it something like that. You have blessed our lives. I am very proud of all of you. I hope you all have a "Happy New Year" Don't forget to come and see us if you get a chance. Just don't come the middle of January, we'll be in Peru!! woo hoo. love you all, The Mortimers

Lyle and Kevin... I think they're in love...

Jenna & Kevin-Hi Family! We had a fantastic Christmas with the Mortimers. It's been fun to be back home. We found a house to rent in Springville and are excited to move there in January! Kaden turned 12 on the 23rd and got to have Grandpa Mortimer give him his 12-year-old interview. How exciting and fun watching your kids grow up. We are all excited to have Tanner home in January!!!

We are REALLY enjoying the snow!!!!
Front to back: Hunter, friend, Quenton, Kaden, Lyle, Sage, Kellan

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-

There's no place like home for the Holidays!!!

Left to right or right to left. Jenna can't tell them apart: Kenneth, Chloe, Chandler

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald November 2008

2008-11-30T06:42:00.000-08:00

Hunter Herald
November 2008

Neil & Mike-
Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-

Paij & Brent-All is well here in Mississippi. Another semester is coming to an end and we are very happy to be that much closer to graduating. For Thanksgiving, we went to visit Brent's brother and family in Pennsylvania and spent most of the time in Washington DC. That is such a cool city. This was my first time visiting and I think that place can invoke patriotism in anyone who visits. We loved all the monuments and free museums. We also visited Gettysburg and Hershey, PA for Chocolate World. It was a wonderful time and gratefully the weather cooperated nicely. However, we are happy to be home now and looking forward to our upcoming visit to CA for Christmas. Morgan is growing all the time and is sitting up and playing like crazy. We are hoping we can hold off any crawling until after Christmas but she has a mind of her own so only time will tell. Love you all. Happy Holidays!
Love, Paij, Brent and Morgan Collins
For pictures, visit brentandpaijcollins.blogspot.com (DC pic's coming soon if not up yet)

Jarom-

LaMont & Evy-Well, MERRY CHRISTMAS from the LaMont and Evy Hunter side of the earth.
This last month has brought much education and savoy to us. First of all, unlike we thought while going through it, there can be life after diverticulitis. We had thought it all ended right there. We were wrong and life does go on.
All of our kids are doing great. We had lots of fun watching volleyball games featuring Emma and Claudia. They are great players and always seem to be happy and set a great example on and off of the court.
Justin and Jana's little guy is doing some fascinating things like signing some 35 words,
blowing out candles, saying a few words, eating and swallowing, climbing on things and being a regular fun kid. It is great to see him smiling and progressing. The boys just finished flag football and Grandma and I weren't able to get to Reno to see them. Hope we can next year.
Paul and Jamyn and family are doing well. Maddi and Annie were in the Manteca Idle
competition where they did extremely well. They sing like a couple of meadow larks.
Aaron and Molly's boys are playing soccer and baseball still and having lots of fun with indoor soccer.
Tye and Melisa and their three magpies are doing well hope to see them before the end of the year. Their little on, Elise, has had to wear braces to help her hip sockets form correctly and is now out of them and loving life.
The old crows are doing well and feeling our ways through life. We cannot write a hundredth part of the things that have happened to so many people... We love you all and love it when you stop by to visit.
Love to all
LaMont and Evy

Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-

Justin & Jana-It is fun to read how and what everyone is doing and up to. T he Reno Hunters are just great. The boys just finished football and played really well. Keathe is in the middle of our first run at home schooling. What a chore! She seems to have learned a ton though, and it gives her a huge taste of self initiative. Its going well. Tennyson is really improving and learning and growing. He can sign about 25 or 30 words!! very impressive. We are working on his verbal skills and he makes progress every week. He has been so healthy for almost a year now. We reaally grateful for that. Jana is still Primary Pres and whipping thos little Mormon kids into shape every Sunday. I am just working and trying to get a house built. It is actually moving along pretty fast. Take care!!

Love the Reno Hunters

Melisa & Tye-

Layne & Frankie-We had a great Thanksgiving.

Caleb - family and Kara - family came for a week. Seth - family and Rebekah - family came for a few days. Rachel - family came to visit each day but got to sleep in their own beds at night. It is very quiet here this morning. Layne is complaining because he has 12 more days of work before Christmas vacation. I will spend 12 twelve days looking for the things the little grandkids have put away for me :).

I hope everyone had as much fun as we had.

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-

Rebekah & Seth-
Hello from Bakersfield. This week we have finally left the 80 degree range. We actually hit 84 last week and broke a record of 82 set back in 1923. It has been nice. Our puppies are almost old enought to give away and we believe that their is a good home already selected for each. It has been really neat to have them. They are so cute and quiet. My children are, of course, begging to keep them but that is not going to happen. It is the most wonderful time of the year!!! Already!!! Wow time flies!!!

Gregory turns 12 on 12-31-08. Does this make me old? We planning on him being ordained during Christmas vacation.

Peyton is doing well and although he gave us a scare, losing 9% lung function in a matter of 3 months, he has now gained most of that function back and is striving to gain weight. He is so healthy, with so many odds against him, that one must realize that it is the priesthood blessings that keep him going.

Elliana is loving the puppies and enjoying learning to play the piano. She also complains of wanting a sister but none have been sent so she still complains.

Seth is trudging along at work and the bills are being paid. What a blessing at a time when so many are hurting.

I still teach and complain, though I really can't it is a good job for my family and covers medical. Other than teaching Gospel Doctorine which is totally intimidating for me, life is good. We are well fed, housed, and loved by the Lord. Please don't pass through Bakersfield without stopping by or saying, "Hello".

Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We are enjoying visiting with my parents this year. For the past two years Mike has been on call for the Holiday so Caleb and Ashley have come up for the holiday. This year we get to enjoy spending time with them at my parents house. I guess it is the best of both worlds.
I was looking for an up date on Jarom and if the Lord has seen fit to keep him in America.
Well, I hope this letter finds your families doing well.

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Mathew & Karali-

Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-
Cayle & Katie-
Sarah & Ryan-
Natalie & Jared-

Sheila & Lyle-It is nice to have Jenna and Kevin back in the area. Our whole family except for Tanner (in Peru) and Aaron (on call doctor) were able to be at our thanksgiving dinner. It was nice to see all the uncles and aunts from the Mortimer side.

We sent out 9436 invitations to our warehouse sale and had a blast. That's all the homes in Springville and Mapleton and we had a great response. It's like a wedding reception we got to see so many friends.

We've sent out 6000 invitations to Provo and Spanish Fork for this weekend. It will be fun to see who responds.

We've been busy running, reading and responding to calls. Bryce nearly has our new website finished. You can go online and look at the beta site at http://beta.cedarfort.com. If you'd like to sell books, please let Bryce know.

We're having fun.

Jenna & Kevin-We are all moved back to Utah. It's good to be back. The kids are adjusting well and LOVE their new school! We had a fun Thanksgiving with the whole Mortimer clan. It was fun to see some cousins we haven't seen for a while. I have barely even started Christmas shopping, so this is going to be fun!
I'm thankful for my family!!!
Love, Jenna and Fam.

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

Adam & Moana-We had a fun and busy month. We got to go to Hawaii for the twins Great-Great Grandmother's 100th Birthday party! It was wonderful. We had a great Thanksgiving with all the family and are now getting ready for Christmas! We love you all and wish you the best!

The twins with their 100-year-old Great-Great Grandmother!
A.M.K.C.

Bryce & Jessica-It’s all happening too fast! We have now moved. We are living in Mapleton. It’s only about 5 minutes away from Mom and Dad’s house in Springville. We’re renting from Jessica’s grandparents. They live on a 7 acre lot right up close to Maple Mountain. They have chickens, and cows, and a horse, so it’s been fun living on a “farm.”

Bryce is still working on his Pilot’s license. He flies today at UVU with his instructor. He has flown solo a couple times, and looks forward to getting his license.

Jessica is working on starting school again at BYU. She still doesn’t know exactly what she wants to major in.

Overall, we are doing well. We just got our new callings in sunbeams and really enjoy having snack and game time during church! :)

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

Hey family,
Well this week was good. We went to zone conference. It was really neat. We learned about growing our faith. I am sorry in my sentences or structured a little weird I am just forgetting English a little. So I am not trunky but do you all know that I only have 7 weeks left. Next week starts my last change in the mission. I am really set on being an example to the missionaries on how to finish you mission. I have known to many missionaries that trunk out the last few weeks of there mission. My companion and I are really working hard. Here at the beach during summer it is a little hard to touch the hearts of people but we can be there friends. Something I have learned during the mission is you can teach and teach and teach a person but the things they are REALLY going to learn come from the spirit. So I have found that one of the best ways to teach something about something is bare your testimony to them and let the spirit do the teaching. As missionaries we just get people in an environment where the spirit is strong and the spirit teaches them what they need to know. So when my missionaries ask me how can I MAKE people do what is right or at least have the desire to change. Well you can’t MAKE them do what is right but if you can get them to feel the sincere love that you have for them, if I’m explaining well. Get them to feel that you’re sad because you know that they are missing out on blessings. That’s when they’ll want to change there life. Because they will want those blessings, they will want the atonement of Christ to clean their life too. That’s what will get them to change.
The gospel is really beautiful. After a mission of studying of the gospel I am just now learning how to apply it all. You could say I am a slow learner but I like to think that is very complex.

okay well i think that is all

Greg & Lisa-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae-

Hunter Herald August 2008

2008-08-31T08:51:00.000-07:00

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

Hunter Herald September 2008

2008-09-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
September 2008

NEIL & MIKE- Dear Family,
I'm not sure what happened to July and August. I know July was spent in sweat and tears repairing, remodeling and repainting...getting ready for the BIG EVENT in August. August was spent waiting for the EVENT, enjoying the EVENT, and cleaning up after the EVENT!!! Haylee and Ry came with their new "Bodie" and of course Dylan and Lexi, Paij and Brent came with their new "Morgan" and Kalli and Terry had their new "Kasen" blessed in our back yard surrounded by about 75 family members. It was a glorious event if you were the parents or the grandparents! (Actually Kalli and Terry ended up blessing Kasen a week earlier because Terry had to go to Arkansas and work) It was actually a week long EVENT and so fun if you're the grandma (that's me!) So we didn't want Sept. to be too boring so we planned a 2500 mile trip which included Aunt Klyda's funeral in Oakley, Ida. A cruise to Mexico and visiting Jarom in San Diego. Our NANNY, Kalli took excellent care of our 4 kids, 93-year-old grandma and 4 cows and 8 goats! (For 10 looong days) Now that we're back, our next SEVERAL Sats. will be spent at the Soccer field cheering on Tayla, Cypress, Nick, Kinny and Tom, none of which are on the same team. By the time we go home our chairs are surrounded by water bottles, peanut shells and candy wrappers... I mean apple cores! I'm sure many of you out there are familiar with the drill. School did start somewhere in the middle of this and finds me driving 3 happy teen-age girls to Seminary. Of course some mornings aren't as happy as others, but they do have good attitudes and rarely complain about the wee hours and most of the time, by the time we get there, they have both eyes open. (I don't) I love the newsletter, thanks again to Jenna for your efforts! We're excited to hear the news from you!!! Congrats to Melissa and Ty on their new little girl!!!! Love, Aunt Mike

Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-
Kalli & Terry-
Paij & Brent- To keep up to date with us and to see 4 month pictures of Morgan, visit our blog. brentandpaijcollins.blogspot.com
Lots of Love, Paij

Jarom-

LAMONT & EVY-
Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-
Molly & Aaron-
Justin & Jana-
Melisa & Tye-

LAYNE & FRANKIE-
It is hard to believe that summer is over and Layne has been back to school for over a month.
We worked hard and played hard. The remodeling in our kitchen is not quite finished and I can still imagine sailing around the San Juan Islands. I wouldn't want to sail across the ocean but if there is scenery to look at and explore, it is fun. Of course, Layne enjoyed the fishing and eating crab.

We were glad that we were finally able to meet up with Lamont and Evelyn even though we had to drive all the way to Idaho to see them. That is why family reunions are so great. I don't want to wait for funerals to see everyone.

Frankie and Layne

Rachel & Rob-
Seth and Rayanna-
Brandon & Laura-
Rebekah and Seth-Not much has changed in Bakersfield. School Work Play!
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-Hello family,
We are doing good and keeping busy.

It nice to see a few family members at Aunt Klydas funeral.
I also enjoyed hearing a little more about what a neat lady she was.
The school year is well underway. So far my kids come home and do their homework.
What more could a mom ask for. It has taken a few of them far too long in my book to
get to this point but now that we are here it is wonderful. I can enjoy sitting a helping
them when they need help. It is great.
Adam and Karalynn are in a preschool group that 4 of us trade teaching.
Karalynn is going to another preschool but she just wants to do home school.
I don't mind it is fun to watch her learn and grow.
Daniel earned his Bear in August and Joseph will earn his wolf this month.
They are both enjoying scouts.
We hope your families are doing well.
love,
Kara, Michael and kids

Jeremy & Leslie-
Benjamin & Megan-
Matthew & Karali-

CALVIN & DONNA-
So Jenna sends the plea for newsletter fodder with the concern that last month's edition was "a little skinny". I'm thinking - "Cool! At least something in my life is slimming down!" I'm not.

I am however conducting a scientific survey that questions whether radiation makes you fat.
The doctor says "only if you irradiate ice cream" which of course I do not consume. (Seriously. No. SERIOUSLY).

So once again, as Layne told me a few months ago... "The doctor is a liar".

My attempt at burning out of control cells in the prostate gland with inter modulated radiation therapy seems to be going along just swimmingly. No hair loss - all major organ groups functioning pretty well... Insurance is sending payments to the provider so I can keep going in every day. Yaay! Some days I like being me!

Donna has been busily going through every room in the house. Last night she took out the two boxes of unsorted photos, and started dealing up like a casino employee. Nine kids and nine grandkids - 38 years worth of pics and she's almost done. Girl got skills!

Emma went to Chico to record a tune she'd written with Cayle and it is marvelous. Van lost a starter there. No. She didn't replace it, but she DID GET it replaced. Niiice! Girl got skills. We went to Cayle's house last Sunday evening for his birthday. Fun time!!

Alexandra is still in Page, Arizona earning dough for college at BYUI. She got skills 2!

Sam is anxious for the semester to end so he can climb his way back into band and other fun stuff. He's been running the audio console for me on Friday nights when I'm doing the play-by-play for the football games... and on Saturdays has been coming along with me to serve as a "spotter"... pointing out the players who are involved in the plays. He's good. Boyee got skills! Or is it "He got skills, boyee"! Either way, I guess. Not really up on my dated street grammar!

You can listen to my morning show (Cal and Bob on the radio) at kblfam.com ... we upload most shoes to the podcast section... and the college games are broadcast live on ktorradio.net on Saturday afternoons. This week (Conference weekend) we're in Merced. Game time 3:00 pacific.

Otherwise, fairly routine. I hear rumor I'm being bumped from counselor 2 to 1 in the Bishopric - Donna is still doing marvelously in Primary President thanks largely to more than adequate bishopric supervision!!! Sam is the assistant to the assistant in the Priest's quorum.

Hope you're living large. I know I am!!!
Calvin

Damien & Kacey-
Meredith & Bill-
Hillary & Jason-September news already? Sheesh! Time is FLYING! Well Ellie and Hunter are enjoying kindergarten and first grade respectively and Hillary is enjoying volunteering time in their classrooms 3x a week. Hunter is officially a big kid having lost TWO teeth and is loving her new lisp. Max on the other hand is growing teeth four at a time so he's a real peach right now! He makes up for his fussiness with cuteness. All the girls have been enrolled in gymnastics. Reese and Hunter being fearless have taken to it right away but we could not be more proud of Ellie who is scared to death of it but pushes herself without being coaxed to conquer her fears. It's been frustrating but very rewarding. We recently enjoyed a trip to Chico to visit Cayle and his wife Katie for his 31st birthday and they are adorable. We'll try to come up with something more interesting for October news... Love to all!

Cayle & Katie
Sarah & Ryan-
September has certainly been a crazy month for us and all of the Gulf Coast. We survived Hurricane Ike with no damage, but we were certainly among the lucky few. We stayed hunkered down in our apartment through the storm, as advised, and woke up to find six inches of standing water in the parking lot, and siding ripped off several units, fences blown over everywhere, and several huge trees split in half or even uprooted.

We were also extremely fortunate in that we had electricity the whole time. Buildings to the right and left of us were without power for over a week, but we were very blessed and safe. We learned a lot about emergency preparedness and were so grateful for all the lessons on food storage! All of the grocery stores were closed and without power for a week, but we still had plenty to eat.

In more fun news, we're pregnant! 14 weeks as of right now and just starting to get fat (both of us.)
Official due date March 28th, 2009. Check out our blog for ultrasound and post-Ike pics.
www.ryanandsarahmc.blogspot.com

Happy October, everyone!

Natalie & Jared-

SHEILA & LYLE-
Hi Family, I hope you are all well! We are all healthy and happy in Utah. Just FYI...
LaMont, Evy, Neil, Mike, Lyle and I went to Oakley Idaho to Aunt Klyda's funeral. Lyle and I were so happy to have Gladys and Mary (Price) ride up with us. We did a lot of laughing, crying and just enjoying a walk down memory lane. I loved every minute of it! It was also wonderful to see Mont and Evy after their mission, and Mike and Neil as well. Aunt Klyda's funeral was very nice. She was such a special aunt to all of us. I was always her "little Sheila," (even when I wasn't so little), and I will miss those sweet moments we occasionally shared, mostly on the phone in her later years. I called her only days before she died to see how she was doing. It was good to hear her voice. You could almost see her smiling through the phone. Klyda was buried quite close to her best friend and sister Alta in the Oakley cemetery. It was also very nice to see so many cousins and other Oakley friends at her funeral. Many had to tell me who they were, but I could always tell that I had "seen that face somewhere before." When we went out to the Oakley cemetery, I felt overwhelming love for my roots. What is it about that old place? Not much to look at, and you wonder if the folk around there could spare a little water. For the first time I took a good look around and saw the beautiful mountains and the quaint little town of Oakley Idaho and I realized what a special place on earth it is. We are so blessed to have so many loved ones of the Cooper and Hunter families buried there. Grandma and Grandpa Hunter and Grandma and Grandpa Cooper, not to mention countless others. Even Layne and Frankie’s little girl is buried there. How old would she have been? Anyway, I am so proud of my family. All of you! You are what make my life worth living.
I love you all,
Sheila

Jenna & Kevin-
Hi Family! We are all happy and healthy notwithstanding a major slow down at work and the need to put our house up for sale and move back to Utah! (Okay…so we ARE happy about that!) We just went on a fun cruise to Baja Mexico, with friends and family, which we LOVED. (Even with the 3 days it took AFTER the cruise to get RID of our sea legs!!!)

Love you all! Check out the fun pics of the cruise on our blog! kjbrookefamily.blogspot.com.
Love you all, Jenna

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-
Adam & Moana-
Bryce & Jessica-
Where did the summer go? I’m glad we had the family reunion because
that’s about all Jessica and I have done. I did go to Lake Powell with Young Men’s and
Dad this summer for a week. That was a blast. It was fun getting pulled on the water
weenies and playing war!!

Jessica is getting ready to go back to BYU this Spring Semester. We’re excited for her.
I’m continuing to work on my pilot’s license, and launch our website business.
We hope everyone is doing well!

Tanner-
Mission Address:
Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer
Peru-Arequipa mission
Edificio El Peral
Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703
Cayma, Arequip
PERU

GREG & LISA-
Beau & Shannon-
Zachary & Kaylee-
Shae

Hunter Herald October 2008

2008-10-27T16:33:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald October 2008

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-

Hunter Herald July 2008

2008-07-31T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
July 2008

-NEIL & MIKE-
-Trevor & Charmayne-
-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry- July flew by! We are enjoying time with dad home and Kasen here. We had a great time at Cayle and Katie's wedding and boy did they look happy! It was great to see my kids playing so well with Hillary's (see pic). We look forward to the last month of summer with the fair, Paij and Haylee coming to visit, a three baby family blessing, Tayla's b-day, and what ever else comes along. Hope you're all as happy and healthy as we are! Love you!

-Paij & Brent-
-Jarom-

-LAMONT & EVY-Hi Hunter Family;
Being on a mission is great. Being home from a mission is also great but probably the harder thing to do. We are home and having fun trying different things to bring in a few shekels here and there.

We got home just a few days after family reunion, and now we had promised Jamyn we would watch her kids while they went on an Alaska Cruise so we weren't able to get to Cayle's wedding. So again we missed the family get together. What you would think is that... but it's not true. We love you all and are sorry we couldn't get to the wedding.

Evy and I are back in seminary. We don't know what class we teach yet but are grateful to be back in the early morning classroom. We really enjoy it. This will be our 13th year of teaching seminary.

I'm back to playing racquetball but it dogs me. Either I am old or way out of shape. We play every Saturday morning if any of you are passing through stop by and shoot a game.

Congratulations on your new calling Uncle Lyle. You will be a great Bishop. The ward members are lucky to have you there.

Love to all. See you soon we hope.
LaMont and Evy

-Chad & Nan-
-Jaimyn & Paul-
-Molly & Aaron-
-Justin & Jana-
-Melisa & Tye-

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-I can't remember if I wrote a note before we left. We enjoyed Utah. The weather was great. Sheila is a wonderful cook.

We toured the Twin Falls Temple. Today Joseph is going to be baptized. We leave for Seattle on Monday.

Layne & Frankie

-Rachel & Rob- Hello Everyone, Summer is going good. Our house is moving along at a good pace. We are all enjoying the time off school. We don't do much but swim, clean house and drive each other crazy but it is fun. I hope everyone else is doing great.

The Fransen's

-Seth and Rayanna-
-Brandon & Laura-
-Rebekah and Seth-Happy rest of the Summer!!!
-Caleb & Ashley-
-Kara & Michael-Dear Family,
We have been busy here with the temple open house. We have had days that we have served as Ushers and security. It has been fun to see all the people that are coming to see the temple. There is a buzz in the newspaper about the few protesters. I think if nothing else they are bringing more people to the temple because people want to know what all the hype is about.
A few weeks ago as I served for security with the temple open house I was again reminded about how small the world is. I was sitting in the office (classroom in the new stake center) visiting with my neighbors father. I knew they had lived in the Bay area for a while before moving here to Twin Falls so I asked a few questions. You know the do you know….. question. Well come to find out Grant Maughan (the man I was talking to) married Lynn Butler. Lynn ’s family was in the ward in Hayward with the Hunters’ from Oakley. I spoke with Lynn and she wanted to know how all the Aunts and Uncle were doing. She remembered that Uncle Neil and her pretty much had a standing date every weekend. Grandma Hunter was also Lynn ’s Young Woman’s leader. She could not say enough good things about grandma. Lynn said Grandma was here favorite leader and as she has served in young woman’s she has often thought about Grandma. The longer I am here in Twin Falls I am finding more people with little connections to the Hunter family.
The Open house continues though August 16, 2008 so if there is any family that would like to come we always have space for visitors and few extra places at the dinner table.
The summer is winding down. I go to a water aerobics class in the early morning and this morning it was cold and dark when I arrived. I thought to my self “ahhh” winter is coming and I can’t do anything about it. I guess I will just have to enjoy the warm afternoons for a little longer and bundle up a little more in the morning.

Take care,
Kara Nichols and famliy

-Jeremy & Leslie-Hi!
Jeremy and Leslie have moved and bought a house in provo utah the new address is 565 N 2740 W Provo, Utah 84601. Leslie is also expecting a new baby to join the family due January 14th 2009. We are currently installing a horseshoe pit in the back yard of our new house so watch out for family reunion time (hopefully we can make it next year.)

-Benjamin & Megan-
-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA- I've always felt well about having my children drive. UNTIL NOW! I am sending this message to you to offer fair warning that Alexandra has a driver's license! THIS IS A PUBLIC RECORD FACT, SO YOU CAN VERIFY THIS CLAIM IF YOU WISH.
Why am I alarmed? No reason. But please, if you are traveling in Southern Utah or Northern Arizona in the next three months STAY OFF THE HIGHWAYS or find a professional (like a laid off Greyhound driver, or maybe a postal worker who already drives on the wrong side of the street, like Alexandra does) to shuttle you around. I wonder if we lived in Australia if Al would drive on the right side of the road, just to be a contrarian? Hmmm.

Northern Arizona because Al has gotten a full time job in Page AZ working for a former Redding couple who has moved there to teach school. They have a new baby and Al has a job to earn money to get her through BYU IDAHO, where she will go in the winter semester.

Thanks to each of you who were able to take the time to come up to Cayle's wedding. It was a lovely ceremony... well attended, and Neil will now have to put his eyeballs back in their sockets. He can explain why they were on his cheeks, if he wishes to do so. at some future date. Suffice it to say he was impressed with the loveliness of the Redding home where the wedding was conducted, all the the lovely shrubbery, etc. that was there.

I'm headed out to Utah soon for the annual FAIR conference that studies anti-LDS doctrines, their origins and the truth as we currently understand it. Very interesting stuff. I'm just the audio tech and recordist... but I get in free and learn a great deal every year.

Donna is up to much of the same. Sewed I think 27 wedding related items like dresses and so forth. Five dresses came out of it, I believe. But to hear her tell it she sewed enough (and ripped out enough seams) to have made a couple of dozen dresses!

Emma is still working in the Penny's catalog and Optical departments and attending a light school schedule.

Sam is enjoying his summer... working a little and playing a lot.

Sophie the wonderdog is well.

All the family was here for the wedding., All nine kids - all nine grandkids. Awesome. A sweet moment.

All is well.

Calvin
-Damien & Kacey-
-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason- July has been busy! Rogersons have been trying to stay cool in the heat- kids are always in swimsuits and ragamuffin but it's summer! They did manage to clean up and get dressed for Cayle's wedding. They looked like 3 little angel girls and my boy Max was wearing pants that were too small so we tried to pull them off as shorts... yeah. The wedding was beautiful! Katie is a supermodel of a bride and Cayle is the luckiest man on earth! She's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Cayle looked so handsome and happy. I think Katie lucked out too:) My bro happens to be pretty amazing. Thank you to all the family who came- It was wonderful to see you and share the evening with you. I wish I had been able to spend more time with you. And Race- I'm still waiting for you to text me! Love to all!

-Cayle & Katie-

-Sarah & Ryan- Ryan and Sarah McMullin: We just got back from Cayle's wedding, which was beautiful and SO much fun! It was great to see those of you who could come. As for us here in Houston, it's just a busy summer of work. Ryan's busy with Pointe Pest Control, and I'm interning at the Department of Homeland Security in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement division. The work is fascinating, and I get to meet all sorts of interesting characters. Just one more month, and it's back to school in the fall. Hope everyone is well and enjoying their summers!

-Natalie & Jared-

-SHEILA & LYLE-

-Jenna & Kevin-We just went to meet the teacher night. School starts on Monday the 4th of August. The summer flew by! I’m trying to get geared up for structured life again. Gavin will get baptized next Saturday! I’m giving more budgeting classes for the stake. They are thinking of doing the class monthly. I don’t know if I can think of that many things to say. :) Kevin’s work has really slowed down, so he is working hard on getting more work. We had a blast visiting the family in Utah! We are all happy and healthy! I hope you all are, too! Love, Jenna and Family

-Spencer & Shanille-
-Wendi & Aaron-
-Adam & Moana- We had a fun month full of family reunions and parties. Our twin boys Kenneth & Chandler are both walking now! Luckily they still stick together and aren't running in separate directions (not yet at least!) For the 4th of July we went to the Stadium of Fire and saw the Blue Man Group and Miley Cyrus perform. Lyle's company had a party and we got to go horseback riding. We went to Lyle's family reunion and had a blast there. We also went to a natural spring swimming pool. It was freezing cold but so fun! Last week we saw Abba live in concert. Chandler's first big word at the concert, believe it or not was.... FERNANDO! No joke! Love you all, come visit us anytime!

Adam, Moana, Kenneth & Chandler

-Bryce & Jessica-
-Tanner-
Mission Address:
Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer
Peru-Arequipa mission
Edificio El Peral
Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703
Cayma, Arequip
PERU

-GREG & LISA-
-Beau & Shannon-
-Zachary & Kaylee-
-Shae-

Hunter Herald June 2008

2008-06-30T10:06:00.000-07:00

Hunter Herald
June 2008

-NEIL & MIKE HUNTER-
-Trevor & Charmayne Hunter-
-Haylee & Ryan Davis-
-Kalli & Terry Hill- Hill number 4 is here! Check out our new blog page to see pics and learn all the info.
Love you all, Terry,
Kalli, Cypress, Tayla, Tyden and Kasen

terryandkallihill.blogspot.com

Let me know if you have problems getting it! 530-797-9033
-Paij & Brent Collins- We don't have very exciting news but are happy to contribute. It's amazing how once you have a child, everything revolves around that child. Morgan is so much fun and we are loving being parents. She has started to get chubby cheeks and we love it. School is going well for both Brent and I. We were sad to miss the reunion. Congrats Cayle on the upcoming wedding. We wish you the best. Love, Paij, Brent and Morgan Collins

-Jarom Hunter-

-LAMONT & EVY HUNTER-WELCOME HOME!!!!!

-Chad & Nan Hunter-
-Jaimyn & Paul Banks-
-Molly & Aaron Peterson-
-Justin & Jana-

-Melisa & Tye Hanseen-Hi everyone!! It's the Hanseens in Las Vegas...still waiting for visitors. It's been a long time since I have written into the Hunter Herald, but I read it every month. I love to hear from everyone!! We were sad we couldn't make it to the reunion. It looks and sounds like it was a great time. Hopefully next year we'll make it. Well, since I wrote last (About a year ago) Tye started a new job (same stuff different firm), I'm 6 1/2 months pregnant with our third girl!! (I couldn't be happier about having another girl. All girls would be great with me!) I'm due September 12th. Allie (our oldest girl...5 years old) Loves to play soccer, and scored 10 goals in her last soccer game of the season. She'll be starting kindergarten in August. She also loves to read!! Ashlan (our second girl...4 years old) loves to do ballet, and the only thing she wants is to be "on the stage". She has a personality all her own...well I guess she's a lot like Tye too. We're leaving tonight for California to hear my mom and dad’s home coming talks. We are so excited to see them!! Well that’s about as exciting as we get. Thanks to all who keep writing into the Herald, and thanks to Jenna for keeping it going. We love you all. Hanseens

-LAYNE & FRANKIE HUNTER-Family reunion was great fun. Thanks to all who made it successful.

Layne and I are preparing for girl's camp. We leave on 7-7.

We are really sad that we will not be able to attend Cayle's wedding. We have a Joseph's baptism in Twin Falls and a sailing-fishing trip in Washington already planned. We will be away from the Branch for 2 Sundays and that is 2 too many according to Layne.

-Rachel & Rob Fransen- It is so easy to keep putting off writing about the month but time keeps marching on so I guess it is now or never. We had a wonderful time at reunion. After reunion we went to visit a friend in the Paradise area and found out her house had burned down with the fires in the area. It was very sobering and a reminder of what is important. She was very upbeat and thankful that she had some time to gather pictures and such before they were evacuated. Some advice she gave is have important documents in a small box with a handle not in a huge file cabinet that you have to go through to get stuff out of. Have a list of things that are most important because your mind doesn't think straight when trying to figure out what to take and what to leave. Most importantly don't think you are coming back. Her renters took hardly anything because they were not really concerned and now they have lost everything.
Now on a better note we are all healthy and enjoying the summer. We are getting ready for a trip to Texas. It is fun to see Rob's Family. Our house is moving along. The roof should be done this week. Well I better get packing for Texas.
The Fransens
-Seth and Rayanna Hunter-
-Brandon & Laura Hunter-
-Rebekah and Seth Laffoon- Not much to report from the Laffoon family. Summer is here and we very much enjoy it.
-Caleb & Ashley Hunter-
-Kara & Michael Nichols-
-Jeremy & Leslie Hunter-
-Benjamin & Megan Hunter-
-Matthew & Karali Hunter-

-CALVIN & DONNA HUNTER- Here's the latest news from Calvin and Donna Hunter.

1- Donna is now as old as I. She turned 55 June 2nd. Looks like she's about 35. I make up for it, though, by looking about 80.

Oh all right. 85!

Alexandra is a high school graduate... Yes. She made it! Our last, Sam will be a junior next year? Is that right? and a European traveler. Now she's a BYU Idaho admittee... Man oh Man!! No wonder I look 80, Oh all right. 85!

Sam and Al went to the Medford, Oregon Temple Saturday May 30, to do baptisms. Sam bore his Testimony that Sunday. Very cool. Alexandra spoke the next Sunday. (Bummer, having Dad in the Bishopric, and tracking youth speaking assignments)!

Cayle is still getting married toward the end of July. We're all atwitter about that here, you know. Graduation, advancement in school, Alexandra takes her school choir trip to Europe, Independence Day and the big, humongous Redding fireworks display... (the best in all the land- look it up!)... and then a wedding. Woo Hoo. My summer is set! Except for these forest fires. (Sniff...sniff. "He can find a fire, before he spots the flame... that's why they call him Smokey, that is how he got his name..." Where is that da*** bear when we need him??

Speaking of fireworks... I was judging a "Star Spangled Banner" contest, to see who would sing the anthem at the opening of a smaller community's (Anderson, CA) fireworks display. (Since postponed - smoke and fires, no bear in the woods, blah blah blah)

You know... it's still the most beautiful song in the world. Country scoop singers... Hip Hoppers performing vocal aerobics with every long note... Middle aged crooners who want to pay tribute to the troops... no matter who sings it... or how... It's beautiful!

No... it's nothing in comparison to the great hymns. How can you beat "I KNow That My Redeemer Lives?" But you get the idea.

The dog is well. One of our cats came in the house recently (not really our cats- we're their adoptive family- their choice, not ours)... and Alexandra picked up the cat and the foulest smelling goo came out. I thought it had a gut infection or something and was prepared to send it to the fuzzy gates. It was an infected sore on the leg that whooshed open sending out the malodorous ooze. It was so bad (and I am not making this up) it actually made Donna (remember, the mother of nine kids- whatever it may be she has seen it and smelled it) to actually dry heave!

Like they say in the credit card commercials. Priceless!

The wounds cleaned up well, and the aforementioned kitty is alive and well.

So is Donna.

The hallway by the bathroom, where this all happened, may never be the same. And neither will we.

Thanks to all for a precious reunion experience.

CALVIN AND DONNA

-Damien & Kacey Hunter-
-Meredith & Bill Sutherland-
-Hillary & Jason Rogerson- Hello, hello! Happy Summer to all of you! We're so sad we missed the Hunter family reunion but heard nothing but glowing reports of it. Thank you Uncle Neil and Aunt Mike (and I'm sure Kalli and Charmayne were heavily involved as well!) Anyway the Rogerson summer has been packed but not with anything too terribly note worthy. Hillary is working as a waitress at a new restaurant in town owned by a Gold Medal chef. It's very unique and DELICIOUS! She is also running a theater academy for the next three weeks and it's going VERY well so far with a lot of community support. Jason will be done with his Bachelors THIS MONTH!!!! He's already transitioned into his master's program and is doing very well. We also got a new scooter to run around on to help save gas money! Max is six months and started crawling last week. Reese is a big helper and Ellie and Hunter are already counting down days to the first day of school. We had a neat experience with one of our close friends getting baptized recently and all and all the Rogersons are HAPPY :) Congratulations to Kalli on little Kasen. He's adorable! Love to all!
-Cayle Hunter-
-Sarah & Ryan McMullin- Happy 4th of July everyone!! I'm finally
heading back to Houston on the 5th and ready to start my internship
with the Department of Homeland Security there. I'm sad to be heading
back away from family but SO glad to be going home! We'll both be in
Redding at the end of July for Cayle's wedding, so we hope to see you
all there. For more details on what we've been up to, check out our
blog: www.ryanandsarahmc.blogspot.com.

-Natalie & Jared Willis-

-SHEILA & LYLE MORTIMER-

The family at the "fun run!" One of our favorite family traditions!

-Jenna & Kevin Brooke- Hi Family! We had such a good time at the family reunion! It was so good to see so many of you! Thank you Aunt Mike and Family!!! Our family is just enjoying the summer! Can you believe school starts in just over a month! We had a family home evening last night about how neat it is to be able to be in a quorum. Kaden is getting excited to be 12 and in Young Mens! It's crazy watching your babies grow bigger than you! :) Well, I love you family! Love, Jenna and Fam

-Spencer & Shanille Mortimer-
-Wendi & Aaron Shinkle-

-Adam & Moana Mortimer-Aloha Family! Summer is a hot one this year. Pushing around a double stroller makes it even hotter! Adam's job has been going great. He got promoted in the company last week and now will be coaching the David Bach Finance program. He's really excited. Moana's exciting news was Adam taking her shopping! There's just something about going shopping. I don't know why I love it so much, I'm a girl. And now for the grand finale..... Kenneth and Chandler won the Provo BABY CONTEST!!! They were entered in the twin division and got 1st place! They won a lot of prizes and will be in the grand 4th of July parade! We're decorating the double stroller and walking in the Hot Summer Heat....
Love you all,
A.M.K.C.

-Bryce & Jessica Mortimer- It’s time to write already?!? Jessica and I had a lot of fun at the Hunter Reunion. It was fun seeing so many people there, especially Jarom and his girl friend. We enjoyed being able to play on the water, Snype hunt, paint faces, attend the talent show, and be with great company. If you weren’t there, we hope to see you next year! Aunt Mike and Uncle Neil and family did a fantastic job with the reunion. Thank you!!!

-Tanner Mortimer- Hey, This week was good. Last week my awesome comp left me. But good news, I’m a dad. My son came Wednesday. It’s fun to train. It’s hard to believe that I was ever that new... I only have 6 months left. Huh.. Sweet huh? I am pretty excited about it. I am pretty excited to forge my own path in the world.
What else. So Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday I had to look for temp comps and I pretty much lost those days to work. It sucked pretty bad. But I did play a pretty sweet prank on my comp when he finally did get here. I played the same trick my comp in the mtc played on his greeny. We went to a member’s home and taught the word of wisdom than afterwards he brought out some bear bottles filled with pop and said drink these and I’ll get baptized. So I slurped down my Inca kola in the bahama bottle and just looked at the look on my comps face. It was pretty funny. For how brown he is he turned really red.
My district is good. I am really happy that I know Spanish. I was just talking with a taxi driver this morning for the whole ride and I thought to myself wow I am fluent. It’s pretty cool.
We are working hard on getting a bunch of new investigators. My comp has trouble teaching. He gets really, really nervous. He has only been a member two years. But he is cool. A little quiet. But I guess all greenys are. He’s from Piura, Peru and 20 years old. All his family was baptized two years ago with him.
Well I think that is all I can write for today. But I love you all and I am always thinking about you. I can’t wait until we are all together in Peru throwing rocks at stray dogs and giving diseased monkeys high fives.
Love ya! Tanner
Mission Address:
Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer
Peru-Arequipa mission
Edificio El Peral
Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703
Cayma, Arequip
PERU

-GREG & LISA HUNTER-
-Beau & Shannon Hunter-
-Zachary & Kaylee Hunter-
-Shae Hunter-

Memories of Boyd & Gene

2008-06-10T15:04:00.000-07:00

Letter to a 6th grade class H. Boyd Hunter taught 50 years ago. Sheila Mortimer was asked to write a few historical tidbits for their class reunion.

Memories and Hearsays
of the life of
Harrison Boyd Hunter
Born February 20, 1918-Oakley Idaho
Died January 28, 1996-Springville, Utah

Life in Oakley:
Boyd began teaching school at the Oalkey grade school in Oakley Idaho in 1942. He taught sixth and seventh grade. He also taught P.E to the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eight graders. He was also the basketball coach, playing about five games a year with Burley and other surrounding schools in the area. He always had a special way of teaching, that made you feel like you could do anything.
My brother Neil remembers dad working with the Church Pentathalons. Some of you may remember. He would take the top ten athletes from Oakley to Burley where they would compete to go to Salt Lake City and fight for the Western championship. I guess they would run, high jump, and several other events. He took a team down three or four different times. A few names Neil remembered were Robert Palmer, Deloy Pasket, Gary Loyd and the Bedkey boy.

Moving on:
Dad had a hard time making a living in Idaho. He farmed, drove bus, and taught school and still found it a bit challenging. His brother Quenten talked him into moving to California where the money for school teaching was quite a lot better. Our family moved to the bay area, Hayward California in 1964. Dad taught at Winton Grove Elementary. Once again he worked with the sixth graders. They would give him the students that had a hard time learning for one reason or another. He always knew how to help them focus. If they couldn't quit talking or were having a particularly hard day and couldn't settle down, he would have them take a couple laps around the backstop. The kids seemed to love him even more for it.

Church:
Dad had a great love for the LDS church. When he and mom married, she was not a member. He, alone would faithfully dress and bring the kids to church. We never saw him miss. Mom began feeling "left out" and a few years later she was baptized and was a great leader. Dad served as a bishop for quite a few years, and served a mission after mom died.

Family:
I am the fifth of six children of Harrison Boyd and Gene Cooper Hunter and the only girl. Dad was very proud of his sons, but he always made me feel like a princess. My father was perfect in my eyes, kind, wise, and wonderful. My mother felt the same way. She wrote of their courtship and first date, "He was so handsome with his dark wavey hair and blue eyes, and happy smile. He was wearing a stockman suit of light brown and smelled like old spice after shave. I had a great time just being with him, we talked half the night away. I remember how comfortable I felt with him. When I got home I woke mom up and told her that I had met the man I was going to marry." They were married December 27, 1944. Mom died in 1984 of cancer.

I hope this brief Personal History of my father will be of some value to the students he thought so highly of and gave so much of himself to bless and enrich their lives. I have enjoyed recalling happenings that had temporarily escaped my memory.

Thank-you,
Sheila Hunter Mortimer

Hunter Reunion Photos 2008

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Hunter Reunion 2008

2008-06-25T22:06:00.000-07:00

Aunt Mike's summary of the Hunter Reunion...
(Thanks Aunt Mike! )

Hunters' 2008 Hawaiian Happenin Reunion is over and some of you missed it. Those who did...WE MISSED YOU!!!! Many made great sacrifices to get there..like Mike (Kara's husband) and Matt and Carali driving all night from Utah. Beau and Shannon coming from Ohio, Ben and Meagan and Sheila, Lyle, Leisha, Byce and Jessica, and Shae coming from Utah, Jenna and Kevin coming from Arizona, Jarom coming from Iraq, Kaylee and Olive coming alone until late Friday night because Zac's was in CHP Bootcamp, Meredith and Bill arriving at midnight Friday night. Kara coming from Idaho alone with her 5 angels. Lisa coming back and forth because she did a wedding at the same time. Sarah coming from Texas. Of course thanks to all of the rest of you who drove severals hours from all over Ca. Everyone felt like they were in Hawaii Friday night when they attended the Luau in their flowered attire and leis. It was quite a sight!!! The Kalua pork feast was followed by a fish pond, bean bag toss, and spectacular face painting by Aunt Sheila and Byrce and Jessica, (we did miss our hula lesson!!) Following the dinner there was the arrival of Cayle and his fiancee, Katy. Yes, folks she is as beautiful as he said she was! The variety show followed with such acts as Cody filling his mouth with 18 mints, Beau singing a whimsical song about certain famlly members and cholestrol, Sam's phenonminal mastery of "rubics cube", dancing ,jokes, guitar playing, more singing...."America who's got talent" watchout!.
Following those festivities there was mention of a "snipe hunt" and about 15 brave souls came forth with the always necessary snipe bag. There were no flash lights allowed only our fearless leader Jenna was allowed a tiny red head lamp. Marching ever so quietly through the woods we arrived at the lake/pond and prepared for "the Hunt"! After some time without even a single snipe sighting we determined to move on back toward camp. While approaching a bridge strange sounds were heard to the East of us. However, after a birrage of flashlights, all was still, very still. So we moved forward, our now antcy bunch. Then after crossing the bridge there was more sound coming from the eastwardly direction. We stopped, we clung, we watched, we slowly began walking again, quite a bit more anxious now. We had only gone a few feet when there was a blood curdling scream and we turned to see "Big foot" alive and flashing flourescent green eyes at us, standing in the middle of the bridge . Some cried, some freaked, some laughed. Without saying a word He jumped back into the woods and then proceeded to jump out at us at varying intervals, as we shakingly made our way hurredly back to the safety of camp. ....Then we all helped him find other victims pretending to be sleeping in their tents.
Sat. morning we all gathered at the "chapel" and Neil, Layne, Calvin, Sheila and Greg filled our hearts with precious memories of Grandpa Boyd and Grandma Gene Hunter. We enjoyed "their" visit with us. The family meeting was well represented with not only the "basic" sibleys but anyone else over 18 who wanted to attend.The voting was unanimous for a dues to be paid by all married couples in the Hunter clan, for this year in the amount of $20. This money would then be available for the family in charge to use the following year to pay for the reunion expenses. This amount is to be paid whether you were able to attend this year or not. It was voted to do this for one year only and then re-evalute at next year's reunion. Jenna was nominated as the treasurer and will be responsible for tracking the funds. She will let everyone know when she has the account set up. Please send your dues at that time. Everyone had positive things to say about "Zion's Camp" and that it would be a good choice next year or any year.
Special thanks to Kalli who was such a great help to me and 8 & 3/4th months pregnant. I must add here that today she gave birth to a 7lb. 4 oz handsome boy named Casen Cole Hill. He has red hair just like Tyden's! Adorable!
I love the reunion and I love all of you and always look forward to those few brief moments when we can reunite and build those "Hunter bonds." Let's all strive to make it a yearly family affair!!!! Love Aunt Mike

Hunter Herald August 2006

2006-08-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

The Hunter Herald

This is the first edition of the Hunter Herald. I hope this will be a fun way to let everyone know what is going on in our everyday lives. This will also be the start of our Hunter Family History. Send news, photos, whatever! Enjoy!

NEIL & MIKE-Congratulations Kalli. She’s teaching a class like sunshine generation and we hear she’s doing GREAT!

Trevor and Charmayne-We love it here in Gridley. We've made lots of friends. The boys are doing great in school.

Kinny loves school and was counting down the days till he became a first grader. He is so excited to be going a full day with his brothers. He has picked up reading very well. He does a great job with the little Dick and Jane books.

Nick will be in GATE next year for the 3rd grade. He has read Harry Potter 4, and is almost done with #5. I promised him if he read all the books at home I would take him to the library. He's doing a great job so far.

Race was promoted half way through this school year. He will be in 6th grade and taking freshman algebra this next year. He finished in 2nd place of his GATE group this year. (Missed 1st by one point and third place was 75points behind the two of them.) He was on the basketball team this year and seems to really like it.

All three boys were in track. Although it rained most of track season they seemed to have fun anyway.

Trev and I are looking into going back to school. Maybe, maybe not! We'll see what happens. Business is picking up and we have the county fair coming up in August. I just finished repainting the kitchen. Now it's just curtains and getting everything back in there. I'm looking forward to getting back to normal. We've been eating in the family room for 3 months.
Well that's probably good for now.

Charmayne

LAMONT & EVY- We are glad to hear Justin’s baby is doing better.

LAYNE & FRANKIE-Hi, Layne and I just got home from stake girl's camp. Jarom Hunter (Brandon's) was just baptized.
Layne has had several successful fishing trips and plans to do more fishing this summer. He is now remodeling a bathroom for someone in our ward, will paint a dental office, and make repairs & re-roof our tax man's office.

We still plan to check out the camp that our stake (& 4 other stakes) just purchased. The camp is one of his responsibilities as a high councilor. I am still Stake YW President so I have an interest in the camp also. Layne also leads religious services once a month at Avenal state prison.

Rayanna, Ashley, and grandkids are here visiting. Kara & Mike are planning to move to Twin Falls area soon. Wesley (Seth's) will be ordained a deacon next month.

Frankie

CALVIN & DONNA-Damion and Kasie were here over the 4^th of July weekend…They are doing will and are progressing well in their married life. So that means everyone but Cayle was up to Redding and Whiskytown Lake over the 4^th. Donna’s sister Renee’ and their family came along also. We swam- we watched the big fireworks display- we had a hoot of a good time.

Emma is back from New York and doing well. She’s getting ready for Shasta College. Sam and Alexandra are finishing summer School. They decided to take math classes to het a head start on next year. Sam will be a Freshman and Sl a Junior. Our last high schoolers. Can the empty nest be that far away?

We’re loving being so close to Hillary and Jason and their beautiful babies… and Meredith and Bill’s four. William is a baseball all-star and has been playing in the All-Star tournament this week… and doing quite well.

Anyway, that’s Calvin’s version of Donna and Cal’s world. Sorry, Jenna. No garden on which to report. Poor soil and impatient gardners!

SHEILA & LYLE- This Summer has been crazy. Lots going on and it's half over. We enjoyed seeing you at the Hunter Reunion. Thanks for making the effort to come. It ment so much to us. Bryce has three companions that are here for the weekend, so the house is full once again. Tanner is getting his mission papers in over the internet. His birthday is the 20th of July. He'll be on his mission soon. Leisha is working half days at Lyles office. Grandma Mortimer is here for a week or so. She is 91 and works in our garden everyday (that Paij and Brent planted). We walk a mile in the morning, and she keeps saying "what can I do next". Shes a joy. We all sang at the Stadum of Fire on the 1st of July. It was awsome. Were picking up a beef we had butchered today. and going to the Rodeo tomorrow night. Lyles building is coming along. We are suppose to be in it on the 1st of August. We love you all. Sheila and Family p.s. It was good to see everyone at Uncle Jack’s funeral. We missed you Calvin and Donna.

Jenna & Kevin- Life is great! We have loved going to Utah so often! (REALLY!) We are looking forward to going up again for Tanner’s farewell! Here in Arizona we’ve been spending lots of time swimming at Brian’s house. Last month Kaden slipped on their rockslide and had to get 9 stitches above his eyebrow. He was scared about getting shots until we mentioned Cold Stone Ice-cream. Primary is busy, but good! We have over 250 kids now! We are working on filling 20 callings! Gavin’s 6^th birthday is coming up! I can’t believe my little Gavi-Wavi is growing up! He wants roller-shoes like Kaden and Hunter’s. Kellan will only answer to me if I call him Sugars. He will be 3 in October. Kevin’s work is busy. We are enjoying our suburban. It’s nice to stretch out a little bit. BIG difference from the Taurus! J Well, love you all! Jen

Wendi & Aaron- What’s new in our world? Aaron is starting his surgery rotation today. He has to check out a room at the hospital where he will sleep for the majority of the next six weeks. He will assist in trauma surgeries, and he will be the first one to round on the patient after their surgeries. Aaron is also starting a research project with the ENT consultants. He will be reading cat scans and entering data into the computer on hundreds of patients. The doctor said if they find what they are looking for it will change some major procedures in ENT. Aaron’s name will be on the paper and it will be published world wide. Anthony has four teeth now and he loves to bite! He loves to play ball with mommy as well. Anthony pushes his ball and we both crawl as fast as we can to it. He can go so fast! He laughs the whole time. He thinks it is so fun. We got a pass to the local gym which has an outdoor pool. We go swimming a lot. Anthony loves little kids. Every time one looks in his direction he laughs and reaches for them. Aaron and I love Anthony so much. We are so glad we have him! I’m enjoying being home with Anthony. I quit my job about two weeks ago. I put an advertisement in the local paper to do family, children and senior portraits. I will do these on weekends when Aaron is home. The weather here is so nice. It has been a little warmer the last week then normal. High eighties with about 75% humidity. I really love the summers here. To bad the winters aren’t as nice. Well that is all I have for now. Love you all! Wendi, Aaron & Anthony

ADAM & MOANA-

Aloha everyone!

Adam just started his Fall term at UVSC. He is now officially in the upper division of the school of business! He signs up for graduation in November! We can't believe he almost graduates!

We went to a really fun luau at the Tahitian Noni gardens! Jenna and Adam wore matching outfits! (picture)

It was Adam's birthday on the 16th of August. He got a remote control bird! He's so excited to fly it that he hasn't yet because he's scared it will crash! We also had a fun time at Tucano's with everyone for his birthday dinner. (picture)

Last weekend we went boating with the family at Deer Creek. (picture) Moana did a 360 on the knee board for the first time! Braxton, Loraine's son, taught her how.

We just got called to be Nursery Leaders in our ward! We are in charge of 25 little ones, they are all so cute! We love it. Lyle thinks it's a hint to get the show on the road! ;) Love you all!

GREG & LISA-Congratulations to Zach and Kaylee for making Greg and Lisa soon to be grandparents. And Congratulation to Lisa for surviving her mile swim! Lisa is working on the Temple pageant. We hear she’s a big wig there and Kalli is her right-hant man!

Hunter Herald May 2007

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The Hunter Herald

May 2007

-NEIL & MIKE-

-Trevor & Charmayne-

-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry- Terry has been in WY working for Ryan since the 14^th of April, hopefully he'll be home by the end of the month. TaVaci (my singing group) is in the Parade this weekend and we have our final concert next week. It's been a great semester but Mom, Charmayne and I are glad to have the summer break. School is out in 3 weeks and we look forward to camping and playing with our paddle boat. Kalli joined weight watchers for the first official time and I've lost 10 lbs so far, YEA! Tyden is starting to associate words with their meaning and use them! It's about time. Cypress loves Kindergarten and is sad to see the year end. Tayla is excited to have Cypress home for the summer to play with, mom gets kind of boring.

-Paij & Brent- Brent leaves for OIS (Officer Indoctrination School) for the Navy on May 19th and I will be all alone unitl June 13th (which is when I leave for CA for a week) so I would love a phone call. I'm sure I'll be bored and lonely. 901-240-6266. I am staying busy however working with the bears and
wolves in cub scouts, teaching the young women, and organizing the relief society book club. I hope I won't have to fill in teaching Brent's deacon class. That could be awkward. All else is good with us here in good ol' "Missippi." Congrats on the weddings, babies, and graduations. Lots of love, Paij

-Jarom- Jarom is coming home from June 11-17th, yes for the REUNION!!  Maybe bringing a girlfriend too.  He's in

and out of port all month.  He has a new email address it's hunterj@lsd42.navy.mil

-LAMONT & EVY- If anyone has their current email

address, please let me know so I can send them the newsletter. Thanks! Jenna

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

May 29th, 07

Let's have a big YAHOO from greater down town Riga. There are clear skies out there today folks. The sun is shining, not a cloud in sight. We had a light rain a couple of days ago the sun is shining, or did I mention that? Anyway, have you looked around our fair city and noticed the lilacs? More lilacs here than certainly the man at this microphone has seen in one place in his considerable life time. The grass is green and the sun is shining. Oh, sorry for the repetition. Have you taken advantage of the beautiful huge park system that this gorgeous city has to offer? Go for a walk in them. Go at night. Stay out til 11;00 o'clock or so because although the sun is still shining, it really isn't, SHINING if you know shat I mean. The weather man says that today there will be plenty of SUNSHINE. I take that to mean Nevada Desert Sunshine, Ghana, Africa sunshine like we have had the last two days. Soooooo, Behave children. Enjoy the day. Take an umbrella because the sun will be shining. Don't get yourselves too far from a shower, as you will need it!! After all folks, the sun is shining!

Hi to all. We have been hot and muggy here for a couple of days. 42 degrees yesterday and sloppy arm pit muggy. The nights are another story. We had family night last night and had a record croud. After everyone had left, we decided to go for a walk. It was cool and beautiful. The smell of lilacs was ever present in the park as we walked down the path. Then right in front of us we heard a hoot and a holler. Our YSA kids had left our place and had gone to the park and jumped on the trampolines that are set up there, (about 15 of them), and were just headed for the park fountain where they rolled up their pants and took to wading in the cool water. We watched awhile, then began to walk away when one of the kids,Sergei, said I must walk to the bus station can I walk with you? We said sure. This 20 yr. old man has been a member for 6 months and last Sunday was called to be in the Branch Presidency. He is getting ready to serve a mission, and was worried about wearing temple garments which he questioned us about as we walked. Great guy. We have been here nearly 5 months, and he has been to everything. He wouldn't dream of missing a church meeting because of how he feels in them. He won't let an activity go by without suggesting that someone give their testimony. He just loves to feel the spirit. In his broken English he says,"of course, because that feel is why I change my life". Sergei works at a regular construction job, grabs a bus to come to family night, that takes him one hour,then he walks about twenty minutes to our house, or the church. After the family night, he walks back 20 minutes to the bus, then another one hour bus ride, then walks for another hour to get home to a drunkard father who is constantly drinking.

Mother and father divorced,father living with a new girl friend. A common, but sick situation. I say common because 90% of the kids do the same thing, come home to a similar family situation, take the unseemly bus or train rides, and make great sacrifices for just a toehold, in the Lord's Kingdom. They all testify that they do it for the same reason. We have never felt like we felt when we first heard the Gospel. Nor can we get that feeling anywhere else, so we keep coming back. Great kids.

We had to travel up to Tallinn, Estonia this past week end. For those keeping track,that's the most North West city in our mission. We had a Super Saturday there with about 20 seminary kids and then a seminary graduation. There was a small lunch served, then we took off to Narva, Estonia which is the most North Eastern city in our mission. The Branch there is small, and there are no seminary or institute programs in place. We thought to set a spark under to new couple who have been called to serve in Narva. They are pretty sharp, so soon we hope to have some good programs in place up there. One of the Sisters in Narva has been ill with an oscillating temperature that comes for some reason in the afternoons. Her name is Sister Planinz from Red Bluff. She knows the Cal Hunter Clan. Do any of you remember her? I guess before her mission she taught sky diving lessons. We don't know her, but she seems like a great missionary.

We love you all, It amazing what blessings come when frst we decide to serve.

I will send two pictures if I can. One is just a picture I took in the Riga Park. The other is of our family night last night.

Oh ya, The other is of Mom and The most pain in the rump, but at the same time most stalwart young woman her . Augnesse

-Chad & Nan-

-Jaimyn & Paul-

-Molly & Aaron-

-Justin & Jana-

-Melissa & Ty-

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-Annabell Myrteen arrived at 9:49 on Monday, May 14. She weighed 8 lbs 14 oz
and is 20 inches long. Jacob and Lily are so excited to have a baby sister.

The naughty word "hate" has been voiced on both sides of the family because her labor was only 2 hours. Her doctor said the average labor is 6 hours so some poor woman is going to have to have a 10-hour labor.

We will be in Twin Falls on July 7 for Daniel Nichols' and Kaylee Hunter's baptism. On July 15, Annabell will be blessed in Pleasant Grove, UT. Our latest plans (which are subject to change daily) are to explore northern Idaho between the two occasions.

We are preparing for Rachel to have her baby a week early (which has never happened yet) so we can spend time with her before the family reunion. We hope to see all of you there. Frankie

-Rachel & Rob-

-Seth and Rayanna-

-Brandon & Laura-

-Rebekah and Seth-Well the end is here, we have only days before school is out!!! Funny most parents are disappointed when school gets out because they will have so many children at home yet I love it because I have time to focus on only my own.

When it came to Mothers Day I thought about a surprise visit to my Mother but she left the state. She must have got wind of my thoughts.

I hope that your Mothers Day was a great as mine. My children made me breakfast in bed, (Elliana made salad, Peyton made oatmeal, and Gregory made top ramen noodles), I was then told I could pick which sunday show we were going to watch during breakfast,Queen Ester or David & Goliath. I was then showered with great gifts homemade in each of their school classes. Bath salts, pictures, and I Love You's. It was great!

We are very excited to go the reunion and hope to see many of you there.

-Caleb & Ashley-

-Kara & Michael-Dear family, It has been a while since
I have written.  Our family has seen many blessing and
miracles over the past few months.  For those that do
not know but I am sure most do. I miscarried our 6th
baby in December.  We had some complications that
our doctor was not capable of taking care of so luckily
I had been visiting my parents in California and the
doctors I went to there were great.  All is well and I
still have 5 healthy kids to raise. Then at the end
of February, Joseph fell off the chin up bars after
school and broke his arm. Joseph and I stayed the
night at the hospital after his surgery to put four
pins in his arm.  Luckily, we have great neighbors
that were able to care for our kids until help arrived.
His arm healed well and before we knew it, the cast
was off and we were going to physical therapy. He
soon regained most of his mobility. I guess Karalynn
decided she needed to add some excitement to our
boring life.  On April 6th she was standing in our 2nd
story window above the driveway watching the
neighbors play ball and somehow fell out the window
and landed on the driveway. Grandpa and Grandma
Hunter must have been standing below protecting
her as she landed.  Karalynn only had a broken wrist.
I know that she was protected and kept safe from harm
because of the prayers and blessings that were given
on her behalf.  She is now running around like Karalynn
again. We are looking forward to summer vacation.
I am going to be running a 10K at the Goose Creek run
in Oakley for the 24th of July celebration.  I thought it
would be fun to spend some time there.  Who knows
maybe I will meet some extended family members there.
We are also looking forward to the family reunion. Daniel
and Kaylee (Seth and Rayanna’s) will be baptized on
July 7th in Twin Falls.  I know Daniel is anxious and
excited for this big day. I had better not write too much
of no one will want to read my note.  We do enjoy
getting the family updates.
With love, Michael and Kara

-Jeremy & Leslie-Leslie hunter gave birth to a
baby girl named Annabell Myrteen Hunter
8lbs 14oz on may 14 at 9:49 in the morning.
She is healthy and leslie is doing great.
Jacob and Lily are very pround of their little sister.
Jeremy is doing good, too.

-Benjamin & Meagan-

-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA-

-Damien & Kacey-

-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason-

-Cayle-

-Sarah & Ryan-Another busy month for the McMullin
house.  In April, we took a trip with Kaiizen, a non-profit
organization, to do service projects at an orphanage in
Ensenada, Mexico.  Gas was killer, but we had a great time
and met some wonderful people.  A little over a week ago,
we drove to California for Natalie's wedding and got to see
both of our families.  She looked beautiful, and the day
went off without a hitch.  (For all you Californians, her
reception in Redding is on the 2nd.)  This weekend, we're
off to New Mexico to bless a neice on the other side of the
family.  Lots of driving, but it's been so fun to see family
so often.  The rest of this summer is shaping up to be jam
packed with travel, school, work, graduation, and our big
move to Houston in August.  Other than that, life is great.
Hope all are well.

-Natalie & Jared-Congratulations on your marriage!!!

-SHEILA & LYLE-How are you all? We are looking forward to the reunion in June. Adams wife Moana is six weeks away from delivery. She may not hold on that long, but so far so good. Congratulations Natalie. Leisha gets out of school on Friday. We enjoyed Hawaii. Tanner called on Mothers Day and is doing well. I think six baptisms so far. We are all so proud of him. All is well with us. We're working on the yard this year. Bryce, Adam and Spencer worked so hard and gave us a really good start. See you soon. Love, Sheila

-Jenna & Kevin- Hello all! We are doing great!
We are excited for school to be over for the summer.
We’re planning on lots of camping and boating trips
this summer. We are staying close to home though.
Tanner got to call for Mother’s day, but we didn’t
know so we missed it. He left a really cute message
though. We are all getting excited for a baby girl!
Kellan (3) puts his hands on my belly and says,
“Hello my little princess in there.” Needless to say,
she will be doted over by all!!! 
Love you all, Jenna and Fam.

-Spencer & Shanille-

-Wendi & Aaron-

-Adam & Moana-

-Bryce & Jessica-

-Tanner-

-GREG & LISA-

-Beau & Shannon-Congratulations to Beau and
Shannon on your marriage in beautiful Hawaii!!!
Can’t wait to meet you Shannon!

-Zachary & Kaylee-

-Shae-