Hunter Herald June 2007

The Hunter Herald

June 2007

-NEIL & MIKE-

-Trevor & Charmayne-Well, we survived the family reunion. It was nice to see everyone again. We're stayed pretty busy this month. Trev took the car to 3 shows and got 3 first place awards. We even beat out one of our best customers. Put a little motivation for him to improve, yeah! Schools out and Kinny was bored the day after we got back from the reunion. So Trevor had Kalli give him a Mohawk the day before he went to his grandmother's house for the week. Try explaining that one. Nick is now in the 4th grade and his teacher has moved him up to 5th grade math. We're very proud of all their accomplishments in school. Now if we can only get them to do their chores!!!

-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry-

-Paij & Brent-

-Jarom- 

-LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

Hello all of you Hunter Clan!

We are writing from our home in Riga, Latvia. I am sure all of you know that we are on a mission here. We have been out about six months already. Latvia is part of the three Baltic Nations. The other two are Lithuania, which is probably the prettiest, and Estonia, which is by far the most interesting on a political level and a cultural level.

We are working with institute age youth. We have met many of them here in the Baltics. They come from broken homes, homes with alcoholic parents and siblings, and still even with these horrible circumstances, the depth of their testimonies never cease to amaze us. They call themselves the Baltic Pioneers and in a very real sense, they are pioneers. It will probably be their kids that will really make a mark in the Baltics as far as the church is concerned.

We are really sorry we were not able to attend Hunter Family Reunion this year at good ol Rucker Lake. It's always fun to see and talk with everyone. We have heard that everyone is doing good. Three new babies including a set of twins. Pretty cool, or as the Latvians say, (forši) We love them already, sight unseen. Well we must go love to all, see you in a year or so.

With love, LaMont and Evy

-Chad & Nan-

-Jaimyn & Paul-

-Molly & Aaron-

-Justin & Jana-

-Melisa & Tye-Hi Hunter Clan!! We're still here in Las Vegas Nevada waiting for all of you to come visit us. You know you have free room and board if you ever want to come see the entertainment capitol of the world!! (Who could turn that down??) We heard the reunion was a blast. We were sad we couldn't make it. We'll shoot for next year! Last I heard from my mom and dad, all was well. They are enjoying things so much. My little family is doing good. We are pretty boring. No broken bones, of kids falling out of two story windows or anything. No baby on the way, or move in the future, but we'll keep you posted!! Oh for those of you who haven't heard...Tye passed the Nevada bar!! Hooray!! So...If anyone needs legal help after your stay in Vegas, we’ve got that covered too!! We love you all!!

Tye, Melisa, Allie and Ash

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-We had a great time at family reunion. THANKS Greg and Lisa!

Layne was sustained last Sunday as the President of the Sequoia Branch. We have been in the Selma Ward for 22 years so the call came as quite a surprise. It is about a 45-minute drive from our home up in the foothills towards Kings Canyon National Park.

Rob blessed Elizabeth May Fransen (6-9-07) at the branch because there were several family members visiting. Next week most of us will be in Twin Falls for Daniel Nichols' baptism and then on to Pleasant Grove for Annabell's blessing.

Congratulations to the parents of the newest Mortimers.

-Rachel & Rob-

-Seth and Rayanna-

-Brandon & Laura-

-Rebekah and Seth-Well, summer is finally here and of course it is flying by. We had a great time at Family Reunion. We were sad to miss so many family member were unable to attend. Perhaps next year? We hope so!

As many of you may know Seth & Rayanna are in Bakersfield!!! They are actually living across the street from us for the next 6 months or so. Just till their house is done. Then they will be about 2 miles away. We are so excited!!! So now when you visit or pass through it will be twice the fun!

We will be visiting Utah and Idaho during the month of July and if we don't get to see those of you who live there, we will be thinking of you and wishing we had more time. Till next month!

-Caleb & Ashley-

-Kara & Michael- 

-Jeremy & Leslie-Jeremy and Leslie Hunter will be
blessing their baby, Anabel Mryteen Hunter on
July 15 in the pleasant grove 4th ward at 1:00 pm.
All are invited to attend.

-Benjamin & Megan-

-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA-There is NOTHING to report from the Calvin Hunter household. LaMont saw a blue cow. Natalie got married and Donna HAD a cow. We were thankful to see that Neil and his beautiful family were able to come to Natalie's second reception in the beginning of June. It was a delight. Is Beau having a reception or anything? Anybody?

What else IS there?

Donna is the new Primary President.

Belva Burgess had a big birthday party in Redding a couple of weeks ago. I wanted to go, but was working - American Legion baseball. I remember now.

Emma is still working at JC Penny and going to Shasta College...
Alexandra is ... well... she's a bum. What can I say. It's summer and she and Sam are BUMS! And I love it.
No triple digits in Redding yet- but they say it will be 105 on the 4th of July. WooHoo! Summer's really here!

All is well.

CAL HUNTER

-Damien & Kacey-

-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason-Hunters!  We are so sad we missed the
Hunter reunion but heard it was fun.  The Rogerson's
have been busy in the month of June but really just from
the same old stuff.  Hillary's trying to unpack boxes one
at a time around three little kids and Jason's still working
full-time and doing school full time.  He gets a month off
school in July and we are ALL looking forward to it.  For
those of you who have not heard we are expecting a fourth
little Rogerson due CHRISTMAS DAY.  I know, I know...
we know how crazy we are but we're super excited.  The
girls are excited at the possibility of having a... what are
they called again?  Oh yeah, a boy, but we won't know
until that baby's here.  Love to all!

-Cayle-

-Sarah & Ryan- 

-Natalie & Jared-

-SHEILA & LYLE-Dear family, It was so nice to see most of you at the reunion. We were only there for a minute because the twins were born on Thursday night. They are so beautiful. Everything you could want. They are for sure identical, dark straight hair etc. It was nice to know everything was o.k. Thank-you Greg and Lisa for all your work. We love you all, and hope you all have a great summer. The Mortimers

-Jenna & Kevin- Hi Family! We are doing great down here in AZ.
Kaden (10), Hunter (9) and Gavin (6) are enjoying swim team and
swim lessons this summer.  They had their first 2 meets, but Kaden
couldn't participate because he got stitches on his leg. (He crashed
trying to jump a bike ramp.) We are on the countdown for baby
number 5. I'm due in 7 weeks...and counting. We are very excited.
Kevin has been laying a wood floor in her room and the walls are
the perfect shade of pink.  Gavin will be 7 this Sunday and we are
having fun planning a "pirate" party. Kellan (3) is just excited to be
a big brother. He's been saying the funniest things lately. The
latest one was, "Mom, you're AMAZING! Your body can open
up and the baby can come out. You are TRICKY!" I am always
laughing with him around. Well, Love you all!!! Have a wonderful
4th! Love, Jenna and Fam.

-Spencer & Shanille-

-Wendi & Aaron-

-Adam & Moana-

This was the best month ever for us!!! The Twins... Kenneth & Chandler arrived on June 14th, 2007! It was an awesome pregnancy, everything went well and the babies are healthy as can be! We couldn't be any happier. Adam got a Father's Day present just in time! Life is perfect! We love you all, have a great reunion!... Love, Adam & Moana & The Boys

Kenneth Adam Kahoali’i Mortimer 4 pounds 10 ounces 19 inches long – born at 11:33am

Chandler Richard Kukunaokala Mortimer 5 pounds 3 ounces 20 inches long – born at 11:38am

-Bryce & Jessica-Jessica and I are doing fantastic.
We’re teaching Voice Lessons. Well, Jessica is
and I’m the designated piano player. It’s been a
lot of fun. I’m riding on a little scooter to and from
work. Believe it or not, it saves about $200 of gas a
 month. Jessica’s van is a gas hog, and she drives
just as much as I do going to and from work. So, I
ride a scooter (70 MPG) and she takes the car. We’re
both working getting ready for school. I’ll be
starting at UVSC this fall. Going into Information
Systems. This covers computer programming,
website design, finance, marketing and business
management. Sounds interesting.

Well, I hope you’re doing well have a great July!

-Tanner-

-GREG & LISA- 

-Beau & Shannon-

-Zachary & Kaylee-

-Shae-

Hunter Herald May 2007

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-

Hunter Herald April 2007

The Hunter Herald

April 2007

-NEIL & MIKE-I' m sorry I didn't submit anything in the March newsletter. I don't know where March went. Somewhere in the midst of preparing and celebrating five immediate family birthdays and cleaning and painting and moving Kalli and family out of here and into to their duplex I lost March! So now its mid April and I'm not much better with the trip to Utah and 2 more birthdays and Easter and don't forget taxes!!! So we're good. Tom finished his basketball season with no wins but he did score in 2 games and he's only in 5th grade so we're excited about the great improvement he made. He also earned his "Arrow of Light" and will be crossing over into 11-year-old scouts this month. Brandie turned 16!!!! SCARY THOUGHT! But as long as Neil keeps that shotgun loaded I'm not real concerned about the dating issue. Neil's shoulder may just finally heal after all, in spite of him. When we got home from Utah we found that our cow "shovel" had had a new calf. The poor woman's bag was as big as a house so Neil decided to help her out by attempting to milk her. She was a little tender in that area and the next thing he knew he was being drug out of the milking shed an around the pasture!!! So far the shoulder's only mildly protesting. (Please don't tell his surgeon, Calvin). It must be spring; we have 2 new cat litters as well. One set has chosen to reside on the roof and the other in the barn. So anybody in the market for a new kitty, any color mind you, we could hook you up! The price is right too. Jarom is making his dreams of becoming 007 come true by going to 3 different schools to be qualified to "search and seize" ships that are out and about on the open seas when his ship is deployed and on their way to or from the "Persian gulf". Yes there really are pirates lurking about out there and drug dealers transporting all sorts of illegal stuff so when the Navy runs onto a suspicious boat they stop and go aboard whether or not they are invited to do so. So after this next week Jarom will have been trained to go on these adventures, with real guns and totally freak his mother out. Won't that be fun!!! And to think he's only got 3 years and 8 months to go!!! We love you all !!! Aunt Mike

-Trevor and Charmayne-This has been a sad month for us. We lost our dog to the highway. To make matters worse (or at least unconsolable) our male cat has left us for greener pastures (it's a spring thing I think). And our rooster looks like he's been beaten, hobbling along with a bum leg. So we look forward to warmer weather and fun in the sun. Lots of field trips in the near future as well as summer vacation. So...hopefully we'll have some good news next month.

-LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-WOW! It is hard to believe another month is gone. We must be having too much fun. Time passes so quickly. Layne survived his surgery and is back to school. We had a pleasant Easter vacation in Utah. Congratulations Damion and Bryce! I will be in Utah on May 12 for the arrival of our 30th grandchild.

Does everyone know that family reunion is June 14-16? That is THURSDAY
THROUGH NOON ON SATURDAY! –Frankie

-Seth and Rayanna-We are all doing well. Kids have all finished taking turns with strep throat but we think the worst is over. Seth ran his 6^th marathon on the 21^st. His tie was slower than he wanted but that was expected after a long winter. Rayanna is halfway through with her pregnancy and is as pretty as ever. The house is nearly completely remodeled. It is sporting a new layer of texture, paint, new carpets, laminate flooring, furnace, and just about everything else you can change. Anyone is welcome to come by and visit. Bring a paintbrush.

-Rebekah and Seth-Not much has changed here in Bakersfield. We are hoping to make it to reunion this year and look forward to learning all the little ones names and faces. We are also hoping to meet the new spouses. As always if you pass through stop by and say hi.

-CALVIN & DONNA-

-Damion and Kasie- had a beautiful baby boy April 10th just before 4am.

Name: Elijah Ray Hunter

8 lbs 2 oz

21 in

Mom and baby are healthy and happy!

-Meredith & Bill-Hello Hunters!  It is time for an update on
Bill, Meredith and family.  Life is good for us here in Redding. 
Bill teaches an engineering course at the local college, in
addition to his Caltrans gig.  He is working with the 11-year-old
 scouts and helping with the boys baseball team.  Meredith
is serving as young womens pres, attending college, and
balancing carpools, homework, housework, you all know that
story. Our beautiful Anna (13) had a growth spurt!  I did not
recognize her on the field at her first soccer game, she is
growing up! She loves young womens, soccer, track, photo-
graphy, and technology.  She was a student tutor for a teacher
 in her school who did not know how to use the PowerPoint
program, now the teacher is having Anna help her with the lay
out for her weekly news letter and making it more attractive.
Will is 11.  He is quite a baseball player.  His teammates
nicknamed him "Ichiro", because he is a consistent hitter,
getting on base at almost every at bat.  He just completed his
2nd class in scouts, and is using his "trumpet skills" to work
toward a Bugling Merit badge.  Will is a good student and
performs with the school jazz choir and band.  Thomas is in
4th grade.  He and Will are on the same baseball team this
spring.  Thomas got his first hit last night, which earned him
a trip to In n Out Burger for a milkshake.  He just joined the
Webelos and loves being in the "double digits" at the ripe
old age of 10.  Matthew is playing baseball on a farm
league team.  His first baseball season, and his coach told Bill,
that Matthew must be at every game, so they can win.  He is
quite a player!  He is in Wolf Cub Scouts, and never complains
about anything, as long as he can keep up with his brothers.
 We feel so blessed, in one month, we have were able to
attend the Temple with Bill's younger brother who is
preparing for his mission in the Philippines, and Bill has a
sister getting married in the San Diego Temple, and of course,
Natalie and Jared in Oakland.  We also can't wait to meet
Damion and Kasie's baby boy, Elijah!  What a beautiful life! 
We look forward to seeing you all in June! 
Love, The Sfam

-Hillary and Jason-Hello all Hunters! 
The Rogerson's have been very busy this last month. 
We just moved to a house in Redding (we were living
45 min. from everything in a trailer on a mountain!)
 So we're super excited to stretch our legs and save
some gas money!  Hillary performed in the musical Swing! 
That was a huge success in the community and she really
enjoyed being a part of it.  She's still helping direct the
High School's musical which opens the first weekend in
May BYE BYE BIRDIE.  We had two March birthday's last
month Hunter 5, Reese 1.  May is not slowing down for us.
But we hope to see many of you at Natalie's wedding! 
Congrats to those new babies and marriages and
engagements.  Love you all!

-SHEILA & LYLE-Hi family, Bryce and Jessica’s wedding turned out so nice. Thank you Mike and Neil, Lisa and Frankie and Layne, Haylee, Kitty and Doyle, and so many others for your help. It was so beautiful. We think we had about 600 people in attendance. We had twenty-five tables set up in the lodge, tent and on the deck. They had a great week in Hawaii and are settling down. I loved visiting and helping Spencer and Shanille in Arizona. They have a beautiful new boy. Talmage Spencer Mortimer. That’s such a big name for the little cuss. He's so cute. I also was able to visit Jenna and Kevin and boys. They are so excited for their new sister coming in August. Jenna is working on the cutest nursery ever, and the pink clothes and shoes are everywhere. Adam graduates this week. We're planning a BBQ after. Moana is getting huge with the twin boys. She is so cute, not an ounce of fat anywhere except her belly. She is so beautiful and happy. Tanner is doing great in Arequippa, Peru. He has had his fifth baptism. His letters and pictures are so great. We love hearing from him. Leisha turned fifteen and is busy as a bee. I miss you all. LaMont’s family, fill us in. I need an e-mail for them.

-Spencer & Shanille-Hello everybody, we are moving back to Utah from Arizona. We will be leaving on May 2. We are excited. We will be starting our own business' and hope everything will go well. We have a lot of ideas and plans and we KNOW we can make it work for us. We are leaving just in time to miss out on the miserable summer here yahoo! So we are super busy trying to get everything squared away. We are glad we came to Arizona because we have really grown a lot being away from family since we have never done that before. We realize how important family is to us and how much we want to be near them. We also have been going to church regularly since we have been here, and are trying to progress spiritually as well. Overall it has been a great experience. Our new address will be 196 S 1300 E Springville Utah 84663 We don't know about phones or email yet. Well wish us luck and we'll keep writin' Love you all! Spencer and Shanille

-Adam & Moana-Aloha Guys!! Well, all is swell! Adam Graduates this Friday, April 27th! We're so excited! He already started his new job as a financial advisor and is loving it. Moana has 3 more weeks of work and then starts preparing for the twins.... the babies should be born around June! It's been a busy month, but so fun! Moana's baby(s) shower is on May 5th 10 am -12 pm at Sheila's house...all are invited. A funny story about the twins... the other day one started kicking his brother, so the brother then started kicking back, back and forth, back and forth they went. So Moana called Adam into the room to let him feel... right when he came in they stopped, it was like they knew Dad was in the room so we better be good! :) It was cute. Love you all and Take Care.

Adam & Moana

-GREG & LISA-

Hunter Herald March 2007

The Hunter Herald

March 2007

NEIL & MIKE-

Trevor & Charmayne-Well, we're getting ready for the car show season to start. Looks like a busy summer already. Race was recognized this Wed. at school for having above grade level test scores last year in Math, Language Arts and Science. Nick tested above grade level for Math and Language arts (they don't do science in his grade). They received nice medals. Kinny is too young for testing but has his eye on the perfect attendance award. We wish him well with that. Race also just passed on to Blazer scouts with his Arrow of Light and 20 patch from WeBeLos. He also, finished the basketball season with his own basket at the tournament. Tom got one too. They were just a few minutes apart. It was a great game. The boys are doing great and Trev and I are trying to keep up as usual. It's hard working from home. We think, "Oh yeah we can go to that!" But then, when do we end up working???? Well, hope all is well with everybody, and we're already looking forward to the reunion...

Terry & Kalli-We have moved out of mom and dad's house! We're back in our duplex where things are a little tight but it's nice to be in our own home and ward. Our new address and phone number are

PO Box 45

Biggs, CA 95917,
(530)868-5652,

street address if anyone wants to visit :)

3141A 5th St.

Biggs, CA.

We sooooo look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion! Love ya, Terry, Kalli and family

LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

LAYNE & FRANKIE-I attended Karali's Senior Piano Recital at BYU. It was absolutely amazing.

I don't know if it is to brag or complain, but we have been doing a lot of yard work. Our flowers in the front are blooming, tomato and squash plants are growing in the garden, and there are little apricots, nectarines, and plums on the trees.

Kara, Ashley and grandkids came to visit a few weeks ago for their spring break. Seth is here now for a few days. And, we hope to see some of you at Bryce's wedding next week.

Rachel & Robert- Here is finally news from our family. We will start at the youngest she is due June 6th. We are expecting a girl. We are excited. I am already collecting a lot of girl clothes. The boys are a little unsure of how this will change our family. I think she will be pretty spoiled and protected by her older brothers.

Dale goes to preschool every morning and really enjoys it. I really enjoy the time to get errands and stuff done. Boyd is doing great in 1st grade. He loves to make books. He writes and illustrates them. He is getting quite the collection. Alex is in 4th grade. He likes talking a lot and tries to avoid the work but is still doing pretty good. He is working hard on getting his Bear in Cub Scouts. Cody is in 6th grade. He will be 12 on March 15th. Mom still feels a little weird about him coming to mutual and getting the priesthood. I know it's a good thing but it seems to soon. Rob is working at Reedly College as the welding instructor. He transferred here a year and a half ago. It has been more of an adjustment than we expected, but he is figuring it out. At church he is the nursery leader. He does a great job. I am serving as secretary in the Young Womens. I enjoy being in the program without as much of the pressure. We are hoping our house will start being built in June. Our old house is on the market and will hopefully sell some day. We are all doing great. Love, Rachel Fransen

Rebekah & Seth-It is almost Easter Vacation and we are so excited!!!

CALVIN & DONNA-

Ryan and Sarah McMullin: As March winds down, so do our classes for the semester. Just three weeks left until finals, and I can't wait for a little vacation. News for the month, I received three new law school acceptance letters during the month: Texas Tech, SMU Dedman, and University of Houston. We haven't made any final decisions, but we'll probably be posting those in the next newsletter. For those of you in the Utah area, I'm throwing a bridal shower for Natalie this Saturday at 3:30p at 397 N 900 W in Provo. Come and have some homemade tamales (Ryan's specialty.) Have a nice conference weekend and a fun Easter.

SHEILA & LYLE-Well, we're still working on getting Bryce married. He is renting the apartment downstairs so we've been fixing it up. I know I'm a dunce, but I'm still trying to figure out how fixing the cabinets turned into laying tile on the floor, turned into putting up sheetrock on walls and ceiling, turned into painting the bedrooms, to new carpet, to new toilet and sink, to new kitchen sink and fixtures to new appliances, to....... Oh dear, I'm tired already. We are having the company author appreciation dinner Thursday night. Tanner is in his mission field with a real companion and had his first baptisms Saturday. We got our first email from him. It is wonderful to have such a wonderful communication tool. One of my authors is presenting a new model for Book of Mormon geography. His thesis is that Arequipa (Tanner's mission) is in the heart of the narrow neck of land. I love the world we live in and I’m excited for the future. It was nice to hear from Mont and Evy. –Lyle

Hello family, We're in the middle of wedding planning. April 7th is coming right up.Bryce and Jessica are so excited. Congratulations Spencer and Shanille. It's a BOY!!! We are so happy for you. Jenna and Kevin It's a GIRL to be born in August. We're so happy for you to. How is LaMont and Evy. Send on there e-mail. We love you all. Come to the wedding. -Sheila

Jenna & Kevin-Today was our big ultrasound! We found out that after 4 boys we are having a girl! I can’t help but think that Grandma had something to do with it! J It came as a huge surprise and Kevin and I just cried. I just took the boys out of school and took them to lunch to let them in on the big news!!! They are very excited! Love you all!!! Kevin, Jenna and boys…..and baby girl. J

Spencer & Shanille-hello everyone, we had our baby; he is a beautiful 5lb. 12oz. 18 inch bundle. He is so tiny, he has a fair amount of long dark hair. (Just in case you were wondering our home teacher has light hair and is bald) we had a very fast labor and delivery 4 hours from start to finish. He couldn’t wait to get here. It was so unexpectedly fast the room was not prepped yet the doctor had not yet arrived. Shanille just reached under her blanket to find his head was completely out. I was in the bathroom when she screamed for me I ran out ripped back the blanket and with my belt and fly undone ran down the hall to the nurse’s station. They flipped, called out an emergency to any available doctors and came running into the room. I beat them there and was holding his head when they pushed me out of the way to catch him. Shanille’s water never even broke so he was delivered in his bag of water. It was all very scary, exciting, I was a bit annoyed with the nurses because I had several conversations with them that she will be very fast once she gets the epidural and to please stay close and monitor her. Oh well everything turned out great. We are very excited, that we got our boy we did not find out what we were having and wanted to be surprised. We love you all and are grateful for your fine examples to us we know that family is what its all about, and through our relationships is how we feel true happiness and joy. We love you all and are truly grateful of the closeness and love that we share.

Bryce-My life is at that point. Remodeling the apartment, trying to keep schooling going, getting married next month, sold Dad's truck, the list goes on. No time to think for myself. Finding money going out of all pockets. Even the ones I thought didn't have holes. It's worth having a beautiful woman by your side. (*I think) I'm really looking forward to the future. Life is good. What more can I say?

Tanner-hello family, I am here in a little place called Peru. It’s nice. ha ha okay where to start where to start. I got to my mission field on Wednesday. I met the president and his wife. My entire group told the president’s wife that I sang Gaston and she wanted me to sing. She made me sing it like 5 different times. Even though it was in English. She says I need to sing it in my ward that I am in for a talent show or something. She says it would save the ward. ha ha. Anyway. I am now here in a place called Tacna. I am serving in the area of natividad. It is really really tiny. I can walk end to end in like 3 minutes no joke. My companion’s name is elder gramajo. He is from Guatemala. He is so happy and helpful. My companion and I met a family on Thursday and we baptized them on Saturday. It felt a little fast but I guess that’s how things run down here. So I got my first baptism already. On Saturday. Awesome huh? We baptized three jovens. Teen-agers. One is 14, 15 and the one I baptized. His name is guippie. He is eleven years old. I am not checking for spelling errors or grammar problems because I want to be sure to write everything down. So if there is bad mistakes forgive me. What else. My apartment is tiny tiny tiny. The toilet doesn’t have a lid. And the shower in the morning if it works is freezing. the baptismal water was freezing tombien. The people here are super nice. They say that my Spanish is good. Though I am sure they are just trying to encourage me. I am understanding more and more everyday. I just hate it when they talk super super fast. Like when there excited. Or when they meet a greenie.
It is so so so different down here. I haven’t been through culture shock yet but yeah. The mtc down here was awesome it was gorgeous. Anyway. I think that is everything. Oh in sacrament meeting yesterday bishop stood up after the sacrament and said we have a new missionary and we will be privileged to hear his testimony. My companion and the Latinos around me said hurry go up. So I had to go up. I just said hello, I don’t know much Spanish and I don’t understand much Spanish but I’m excited to be here and I know the lord loves this ward. Then I bore my testimony and sat down. It was good but was a big surprise to me.
There are lots of dogs. More dogs than people. I bark at them. They like it. big gangs of dogs will just come walking on by. Sometimes it’s scary. Other times not so much. Man I wish I could just tell you everything but I don’t have too much time to talk ton the computer.

GREG & LISA-

Hunter Herald February 2007

The Hunter Herald

February 2007

NEIL & MIKE-Well the best news is that they finally let Uncle Neil out of the hospital after 2 long weeks. The nurses were so entertained by him that they kept begging the Dr. to let him stay! He didn't come home alone however. His constant companion is a "wound vac" that takes out all of the fluids and pulls the wound together. It makes a very annoying sound so at times he has to be banned to the back porch with the cats. ( well not too often) This has been the nightmare shoulder surgery, but folks he will be up to throwing those horseshoes at the reunion in June!! Jarom was in Virginia during the month of Jan. in some kind of radar school. He is the weapoms supervisor on his ship. The day after he returned to San Diego he started another school for a week. Then his ship went out to sea for a week. He's trying to do some missionary work. Tom's basketball team hasn't won a game yet but they are improving so much each game that I'm sure they will surprize us all with a win one of these days. We had a fun family Valentine's party this week with Trev's and Kalli's family. We love you all, Aunt Mike.

LAMONT & EVY-

LAYNE & FRANKIE-The month went by way too fast! We are still doing what we did last month, except that Jeremy and Leslie are here visiting for the week. We LOVE visits from family even if it is just to spend the night on the way to somewhere more fun. I usually will provide milk and cold cereal. We sold all of our very cute Australian Shepherd puppies. Pompi (our male dog) and Lady Red (Rachel's dog) have puppies also. They will be ready to leave home in a month or so. Yes, Pompi is a bigamist and we are proud of it.

Love, Layne & Frankie

Rebekah & Seth-Ellian gave us a scare this month. She stopped hearing out of her right ear. It looks like it is just fluid build up due to allergies but when the doctor tells your that your child cannot hear your heart stops just for a moment. As I am sure many of you know.

Peyton and Gregory are doing well and loving life.

Seth and Rebekah are chugging away at work and looking forward to the
summer.

CALVIN & DONNA-Okay. I see that there was a dearth of information on my family last month. I will write so as to make sure that tradition continues.

Let us begin at the bottom, age wise. With Sam. He is now the President of the Teacher's quorum... playing the trumpet like a 9th grade 'Satchmo... sort of... and is actually getting a little taller... than his mother. Not like that's saying a whole lot. Now when he eclipses his father's massive frame... (HEY! I'm talking about HEIGHT!!!) Then he can be proud. He just played at a Valentine's dance (attended by myself and my lovely bride as well as Natalie and Jared...) which was very romantical indeed... at least the way Nat and Jared were looking deeply into each other's eyeballs it seemed that way.
Alexandra has Donna waiting for the other show of adolescence to drop. She has been sweet and well-behaved. No arguing hardly. Lovely- nice...and beautiful especially since she has contact lenses in her eyes now. She's a Junior in High School- and in the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" this year. Cool, huh? Emma is still holding down the catalog desk at JC Penny's... and keeping the Shasta College bookstore in business. She's a mainstay at the student branch - and is really kind of fun to have around the house... much of the time! Really! Except for the whole "minor wreck in the van" thing. and the... Oh never mind all that. She's awesome! The aforementioned Natalie is marrying Jared somebody in May sometime in Oakland. The 19th I believe. Wedding dress purchased. Progress made. That's all I know and apparently all I will be told until there's the need for more cash. At which time I will be informed of just enough to get me to "tickle my wallet"... making it disgorge some hard earned dinars, pesos, or whatever the currency of the great state of Oakland will be by then. As for Sarah and Ryan - They can speak for themselves, as can Hillary and Jason, Cayle and ... uh... Cayle is doing well. He just got a car for himself, which will allow him to spend a little more time here in the north country. His car is running well. Damion and Casie will have a new grandchild in several weeks... otherwise you'll have to ask them how they're doing.

As for Donna and I... we're getting on famously. I've spent a few hours in Neil's hospital rooom. He keeps trading up his fake shoulder for a better model. In fact I think he's going home from the hospital today (Feb 12th) so as to be at his residence in time for Valentine's day... a move which put an screeching halt to Michalene's plans!!! :-) Just kidding. She's going on with her Valentine's plans anyway... even if Neil IS there!

Donna is in charge of props for "Bye Bye Birdie". Anyone with older style (60's vintage) telephones? She has been a little under the weather, but has nonetheless agreed to share dinner with me on Valentine's day (causing her to change HER plans as well. This CUPID guy- he gets around!)

So it would be nice if there was something else to tell you about our family... but there isn't. Unless Emnma decides to write up a 'graph or two on the household.

Until next time.
Bye!

Hillary & Jason-February- Just a lovely sunny month in California. We're looking forward to some birthdays coming up in March and a new niece or nephew from Damion and Kasie! Love to all! JASON, HILLARY, HUNTER, ELLIE, REESE

Ryan and Sarah McMullin- We just got back from our anniversary trip last night, which was a lot of fun. We went to the St. George temple, which was BEAUTIFUL, saw a Beatles Tribute band (The Fab Four) in Vegas, and stopped by the Hoover Dam on our way home. It was a blast, and we're glad to be back home safe and sound. In other news, I (Sarah) got my first law school acceptance letter this past week to St. Mary's University in San Antonio. I hope it's the first of many. Other than
that, it's business as usual around Provo. Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!

Emma-Dad just hosted a talent show and a masquerade ball. Mom is taking on tasks such as props-master for the upcoming High School Musical "Bye Bye Birdie" which Alex and Sam are also participating in (Alex being a member of the cast and Sam playing in the pit). I (Emma) am not doing anything that I wasn't doing since the last update, work and school. I may be looking for a different job though. And I'm looking for a new book to read, any suggestions? I'm very picky. It can't be lame. Love you all!

*~Emma~*

SHEILA & LYLE-Well.... Life just seems so uninteresting to tell. I work... mom works at other things. Bryce Smooches and Leisha plays... violin, etc. We did hear from Tanner. He is leaving for Peru today (Wed. Feb 21. He will be in the Lima MTC for a month then on down to his mission (Arequippa). He loves what he is doing and keeps mentioning how closely they work with the spirit. Bryce is still on for his April 7th marriage. We're trying to get the downstairs apartment ready for him. Sheila is still doing RS work. I'm still struggling with HTing. Work is going good though. Guess I better get better at HTing, huh? Still working with 11-year-old scouts. That's fun and rewarding. Working on a lot of fun stuff at work—Movies, music, artwork, temple pictures, Book of Mormon geography, novels, and one of my favorites (a book on Godly sorrow called Chosen. You'll all have to get it when it is published). Sheila and I are going to a gift show in Las Vegas this weekend, then Bryce's wedding, then a 10 day trip to China, then partying with Greg and Lisa in Hawaii. Greg, you can't back out now.
Jenna you can edit any or all of this out. It probably sounds dumb. Loveyoubye, Dad

Jenna & Kevin-We had a fabulous V-day. Kevin is so good! We drove up to Saguaro lake and he made the boys and me a fabulous dinner. I’m 14 weeks pregnant and starting to show a little. There are a group of girls in my neighborhood that started walking in the evenings. 10 of us went last night. Most are pregnant. It was quite a sight! J Hunter is turning 9 Friday. He can barely wait. I had a friend from Ohio surprise me and show up on Valentine’s Day. She will be her for a few weeks. It’s been fun reminiscing and spending time with her and her kids. Love you all! Jenna, Kevin and Boys

Adam & Moana-We've had a wonderful month! Moana's birthday was on the 1st, we all went out to dinner and had a great time. We went in for the 20 week ultrasound to monitor the twins and everything looks perfect! One is 11 oz. the other is 10 oz.!, and it's for sure 2 boys! We already have names picked out!!.... You will all just have to wait until they're born! :) The babies are growing fast, so Moana's going to get huge fast! Adam has 2 more months of school and he will graduate this Spring with his Bachelor's degree in International Business! yea!... Just in time! We love you all! Until next month..... Aloha*

GREG & LISA-

Hunter Herald January 2007

The Hunter Herald

January 2007

NEIL & MIKE-Well I guess I have a few things going on this month. We really enjoyed going to Mat's reception and seeing those of you who were there, and of course Mat and his beautiful bride. It was so convenient that Lamont and Evy's farewell was the next day. It was a wonderful meeting and we appreciated the great meal and even greater company afterwards at Molly's. Thank you for letting us crash your party. I was grateful to get to go to Utah for Tanner's farewell. Once again I got to see lots more of my favorite family. The snow was even fun!! One of the highlights was getting to see Lamont and Evy one more time before they are off to the frozen north, this time with their new missionary tags. They were so happy and excited. Thank you for being such a great example to the rest of us. Course by the time we have no children at home we will probably be so far over the hill they won't want us!!!

This month Rachel turned 14 the week-end there was a school dance and a church dance!!! She's still smiling. Tom and Race had their first basketball game last week. 5th and 6th graders are a hoot to watch play basketball. Brandie finally got to get her ears pierced. (her mother's no fun). Tena's discovered that babysitting for the lady down the street can be quite profitable. Neil's now had his right shoulder dislocate twice since the surgery in November and will be having a repeat surgery the 30th. I think the Dr. is just going to fill it up with cement! I had a birthday this month as well and find myself enjoying the repeated anniversary of my 49th birthday. We love you all and feel so blessed to be apart of this fabulous family.

Trevor & Charmayne-All is well. It seems like we aren't doing anything that great but always seem to be busy. Race is doing basketball, AP classes, and trying to fundraise for his ambassadorship to Italy. Nick has been birthday party hopping all over town. Kinny just enjoys keeping up. OH yeah, how could we possibly forget the Pinewood Derby is next weekend and we have 2 cars this year. Busy, Busy, Busy.

LAMONT & EVY-

LAYNE & FRANKIE-An empty nest is great! Layne is teaching a machine shop class at Reedley College this semester. Frankie is getting acquainted with the 45 young single adults she should have in her Sunday School class. We are hoping they will plan some fun activities that we will enjoy attending. (yes, we may dreaming) Layne & Frankie

Rebekah & Seth-Things are going well in Bakersfield. We are all enjoying school and work, usually. Gregory is loving the 4th grade. He has decided that he would like to learn how to do some skateboard tricks. This makes us nervous but with the pads and helmet we figure he is either be safe or so embarrassed of his outfit that he will stop trying to break his neck. So far the embarrassment part is not working, but the safety part seems to be.

Peyton is going to learn how to play a recorder. I guess everyone in the 3rd grade is able to. It should be fun to hear him practice, I think.

Elliana is memorizing her sight words. She is also at the point in reading that she cannot read as much she wants too. This helps her study her sight words more. It is pretty cute to have her read a story and insert her own storyline. It is surprising to me how much they do learn in Kindergarten.

Not much else going on. If you get bored stop by.

CALVIN & DONNA-

Hillary & Ryan-Jason is in his 2nd semester of his Junior year but has now transferred to National University which frees up more time for him. He seems to like this new schedule more and can even work his old job full time now because of it. Hillary is busy with rehearsals galore! She is performing as a lead in SWING! the musical to perform in April and is helping Direct BYE, BYE BIRDIE! at the high school to perform in May. Jason and Hillary both celebrated their birthdays in January and we'll leave it at that. Hunter is learning how to read, write, tell time, add and subtract at home with the help of her grandma. Ellie is a new sunbeam and adjusting to primary slowly! Reese is close to standing and walking but figures she'll get there faster if she crawls. In the month of January you'll find the Rogersons all happy and missing all of you!

Sarah & Ryan- Life is pretty much the same here in Provo. It's been FREEZING this past few weeks and isn't going to get warmer any time soon. We had a fun Christmas break, but now we've settled back into school as usual for the semester. Our 2nd anniversary is in a few weeks, and we're thinking of taking a small trip (on a student budget, of course.) That's all the riveting excitement for now! Good luck with your New Year's Resolutions.

SHEILA & LYLE- Hi family, Tanner went into the MTC on the 17th of Jan. We saw LaMont and Evy and Brother and Sister Priddis there. I forgot how bittersweet the whole experience is, but it was great to see everyone. We got a letter today from Tanner saying he's doing well. Thanks Mike for all your help. I couldn't have done it without you. It was fun to see Shae. Bryce and Jessica's wedding day April 7th. Come if you can. We're looking forward to it. They will be married in the Salt Lake temple. It's cold in Utah -2 and stuff like that. Be glad your not here. We love you all. Good luck with your New Years resolutions. Love The Mortimers

Jenna & Kevin-We are expecting number 5!!! I had no idea I could be this excited on my 5^th pregnancy! We kept it a secret and surprised our parents for Christmas! I’m ALMOST finished with my first trimester and I can’t wait to find out if we will complete our basketball team or get a surprise! We had a blast going to Tanner’s farewell and can’t wait to go to Utah again for Bryce’s wedding. Love you all!!! Jenna

Bryce-I'm getting married April 7th in the Salt Lake Temple. That's my news. Bryce

GREG & LISA-