Hunter Herald June 2009

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

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

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-

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

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 Herald January 2009

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

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-