Hunter Herald February 2008

Hunter Herald

^{February 2008}

-NEIL & MIKE- Danger danger!!!!!! all Hunters should come with a warning label. You are born with dangerous genes. Exercise, eat right and still take Vytorin or you'll end up like your cousin Trevor. 39 and having a heart attack!!! It's true folks. Trevor started having pain in his upper back last Weds. while at work in Sacramento and was rushed to the ER. After an angiogram they discovered that one artery was totally blocked and another was 50%. They put in 2 stints to open it back up. This procedure requires putting like a garden hose up your leg so you have to be careful for a couple of weeks after. He came home Sat. with the pain much decreased. We all immediately started to beef up our exercise and look at our diet for the last week. Uncle Neil went into to the hospital Friday for a 4 hour procedure to remove fluid from 4 cysts that he had. After removing a lot of gunk they sent him home with two little pouches hanging out of his guts to collect the rest. Maybe this is too graphic disgressionary reading is advised, although Cypress (6) and Tayla (4) were quite facinated. Valentine's day went well!!! Soooo Aloha!!! The "Oriental Trade "magazine has a large selection of leis so if you want to go that route, great! The water place, ( can't call it a lake) will be stocked with trout so bring all your gear and bait and remember no fishing license is required because it is privately stocked and privately owned. We may have a fishing contest and we may have fish for the luau, wouldn't that be heart healthy. Please, Please plan to arrive BEFORE 10:00 am on FRIDAY because that's when the festivites will begin and you don't want to miss out. We plan to leave camp by 3:00pm Sat. I sincerely hope everyone's February has not been as exciting as ours! Love Aunt Mike

-Trevor & Charmayne-

-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry-

-Paij & Brent-

-Jarom-  

FC3 Hunter, Jarom

USS Germantown, OPS/OW FPO AP

San Diego, CA  96666-1730

-LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

-Chad & Nan-

-Jaimyn & Paul-

-Molly & Aaron-

-Justin & Jana-

-Melisa & Tye-

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-

-Rachel & Rob- The Fransens are doing well.  We are still trying to sell
our house in Fresno.  We don't want to start building a new house until
that one is gone so we still live in our mobile home.  It isn't bad but with
Elizabeth scooting and walking in her walker we are feeling crowded. 
She gets into everything.  She pulls her self up to standing by the
couch and walks along it.  She loves to pull things off of shelves, out
 of cupboards and drawers.  Since Dale is five we have had a break
from a baby-proof house so we are feeling the adjustment a little. 

My Dad just had surgery on the 19th.  The surgery went fine.  The
doctor will be keeping an eye on things to make sure there are no more
problems.  Well I guess that's all for this month.  I hope you are all
doing good. 

Love The Fransens

-Seth and Rayanna-

-Brandon & Laura-

-Rebekah and Seth-Hello from Bakersfield.  The weather is lovely and
starting to warm up.  This last week we were in the high 60's low 70's. 
Too bad we go MUCH higher.  Oh well.  It is nice to feel a bit of spring.

 I wanted to let Beau know that Peyton very much enjoyed his
playing the guitar at family reunion so many years ago.  In fact he
enjoyed it so much that he has decided to take up the guitar too.  It
has only been a month of lessons but the practicing seems to make
him enjoy it more. 

Perhaps this year's reunion can inspire others to achieve or learn a
new talent too.

-Caleb & Ashley-

-Kara & Michael-The Nichols are keeping busy and doing great. Daniel won our pine wood derby contest so he will compete in the district pine wood derby in March. He is excited. The district pine wood derby is held at our Mall here in Twin Falls. It should be fun.
I am officially trained to be a cub scout leader now. I am glad to have those trainings over with. I had already done the training few years ago but that was in California and so I got to be trained again. Now I can be the best cub scout leader. hahaha
Mike is starting a MBA program at the beginning of March. I hope the classes go smoothly. He will be able to do some of his schoolwork during his spare time at work. I hope he has a lot of spare time during work but if not we will make due.
I think that is about all. We are planning to go to California over spring break. It will be nice to see green grass once again.
With love,
Kara and Family

-Jeremy & Leslie-

-Benjamin & Megan- 

-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA-

-Damien & Kacey-

-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason- Holy Cow is right!! February is over? You've got to be kidding me! I haven't updated in a while so I suppose I should make the announcement of the arrival of Maxwell Jacob Rogerson on December 21, 2007! WE GOT OUR BOY! He's adorable. It's a little surreal to have another male in the house but wonderful and he's doted on constantly by his four mothers.
Jason finished his undergrad this month and gets a GLORIOUS two month break from school. Hillary has once again been hired by the Shasta High School music department to be the assistant director to their annual spring musical which is: LES MISERABLES the school edition. It's a huge undertaking but she feels up to the challenge. Hunter is thriving in school and has even begun tutoring her fellow students in reading and also gets to read books to the entire class. Ellie is anxiously counting down to her fifth birthday (which isn't until October) when she'll get to go to school! She is mom's BIG helper and really loves taking care of Max. She has more patience for his crying than mom and dad do sometimes! Reese is talking more and more and more AND MORE.... Does this shock anyone that my children enjoy talking as much as breathing? Hunter and Reese both have March birthdays and will be turning 6 and 2 respectively.
We've been battling the flu over and over and over again and feel like it might finally be on it's way OUT!
We hope everyone is well and we are looking forward to this fantabulous Hawaiian bash in June! Loves to all!

-Cayle-

-Sarah & Ryan- 

-Natalie & Jared-

-SHEILA & LYLE-How is everyone? We've had a little flu etc but no complaining after hearing about Neil, Layne and Trevor. We are praying for you guys and hope all is well. Please keep us posted. The rest of us Hunters need to take note, exercise and drugs. You knows it's true. Anyway...I think were going to Las Vegas this next week. We are looking forward to the Hawiian Hunter Reunion, and hope to see you all there. Not much else happening. Peace, love and sunshine, yes it was in the 40's today. It warming up in Utah. Keep Smiling,
We love you,
The Mortimers

-Jenna & Kevin- Hi Family! Life is good at the Brooke home now that everyone is over the flu! J Valentine’s Day was of course wonderful! Kevin is always good to me. Kevin decorated my car with red, pink and white balloons, streamers and paper hearts and then he painted love notes on my windows. Very embarrassing, but I did feel loved. Chloe is scooting! Why does time fly so quickly? Hunter just had his 10^th birthday! We went to see Spiderwick with his friend. We went to Priesthood Preview with Kaden last night! I can’t believe how time flies. We are hoping to make it to the reunion!!! Love, Jenna

-Spencer & Shanille-

-Wendi & Aaron- 

-Adam & Moana-

-Bryce & Jessica- 

-Tanner-

Mission Address:

Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer

Peru-Arequipa mission

Edificio El Peral

Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703

Cayma, Arequip

PERU

-GREG & LISA- 

-Beau & Shannon-

-Zachary & Kaylee-

-Shae-

Hunter Herald January 2008

Hunter Herald

^{January 2008}

-NEIL & MIKE-

-Trevor & Charmayne-January is moving right along. First were the birthdays and then pinewood derby, and now the CA mission. Busy, Busy. Trevor is enjoying his new job at the Dept. of Water Resources. He has to go to training once a month and half are down in Bakersfield. He's still doing business on the side when he gets a chance. The boys are having a great time in school. Race gave up basketball this year to be head of the science club. Nick gets to go too and loves being in 4th grade. Makes him feel older. Kinny just loves that he is the same height and weight as Nick (he's got the Hunter genes-short and stocky). So it makes it hard to tell him that he's not old enough to do something that his brothers are up to. Nick went snowboarding for the first time. He loves it and wants to do it again. So we're looking forward to another month in the life of....

-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry- Sorry, I didn’t get this in time for December’s newsletter.

Merry Christmas (a little late) and Happy New Year (a little early) from the Hill family. We live in our duplex in Biggs, CA but spend most of our days in Gridley (where the schools, jobs, and Gradma's house is). Terry is very busy running our new store (TH bike & board) and just loves it. He's a construction safety consultant on the side (that's what pays the bills for now). Kalli is busy teaching music (TaVaci), doing books for the business, and running the house. We're also expecting number 4 in June. Cypress (6) is in 1st grade and the star student! She's always reading and writing notes. She loves
riding bikes at our shop and being in charge of her brother and sister. Tayla (4) started Pre-school and
is so glad to get away from mom for a couple hours each day. She is making friends quick. She is
totally enjoying her new kitty (Teege) that she got for Christmas. She's going to be a famous skateboarder one day. Tyden (2) is always busy with something. Terry tries hard to keep him away from the girly things the girls got for Christmas :) He loves to draw/color and do puzzles and ride his skateboard. He's lately learned a new love for games. We are very happy and hope you are all as well!! Hope your holidays were full of love and joy as ours were. We'd love to hear from you all!!

Love, Terry, Kalli,
Cypress, Tayla and Tyden Hill.

-Paij & Brent- Well first and foremost in exciting news is that we are having a girl!!!Yeah, I'm a little more excited than Brent about that news but the idea is growing on him. We don't know what we're going to name her yet but we have some ideas.
Secondly, I did start grad school at the University of Memphis. I'm in my third week and so far so good. It's going to be time consuming for sure and I'm still working part-time for now so we'll see how long that lasts.
Thirdly, this is Brent's week to learn how to give shots and IV's in Optometry school. For those of you that know him, you know he gets queasy at the mention of a needle or blood so this ought to be interesting. He had to read his notes about it one page at a time with a break in between so he could put his head between his legs. Who knew optometrists had to learn to give IV's. Pray for him, he'll need it.
Fourthly (Can you say fourthly?) We love you all and love hearing your news. Rogerson's congrats on Max!
Love Paij and Brent

-Jarom-  

FC3 Hunter, Jarom

USS Germantown, OPS/OW FPO AP

San Diego, CA  96666-1730

-LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

-Chad & Nan-

-Jaimyn & Paul-

-Molly & Aaron-

-Justin & Jana-

-Melisa & Tye-

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-We had a great trip to New Orleans before Christmas. Layne has now been to 48 states. Are there any volunteers to drive to Alaska with him? I think I would rather go on a cruise or fly but he is set on driving. He even bought me a new car so we can get there. I am trying to convince him to go to Hawaii first.

Most of our children were able to visit sometime around Christmas. Other than a few surgeries here and there, our family is doing great.

-Rachel & Rob- 

-Seth and Rayanna-

-Brandon & Laura-

-Rebekah and Seth-School is half over.  Enough said.

-Caleb & Ashley-

-Kara & Michael-Hello Family,
I wanted to write a quick note to let you know we are doing well. Karalynn had the surgery on her cheak a few weeks ago and is dong great. Dr Antabacka said all the test results were good. We had her lymph nodes on the left side of her face removed and there wasn't any sign of futher problems. So for now we just go back every few months to make sure everything is still healing and looking good.
The kids are enjoying the little bit of snow we are getting. I think Twin Falls much have a magic force field over the top of it. If you go 30 minutes in just about any direction around us you will find a lot more snow then here. I know I shouldn't complain but I think it would be fun to have one snow day this year.
Aunt Klyda called last week. She was asking how everyone was doing. It was so nice to be able to print up this newsletter to send to her. I will continue to try and print these each month to mail out to her. I don't make it out to Oakley as much as I should but it is sure fun to visit when I am able to.
We are looking forward to family reunion. I know it is still about 5 months away but each day it gets a day closer.
I am serving in Cub scouts with Daniel now. Our pinewood derby will have just happened when this new letter comes out. I already know how it is going to turn out. One boy will win and all the other boys will try hard to remember the sportsmanship talk we had before the night begun. You know the one where we say it doesn't matter if you win or lose it is just important that you have fun.
Well, I hope as this note finds it's way into you home and brings a smile to your face.
With Love,
Kara, Michael, Daniel, Joseph, McKayla, Karalynn, and Adam

-Jeremy & Leslie-

-Benjamin & Megan- 

-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA-

-Damien & Kacey-

-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason- Congratulations on your new addition!!!
Maxwell Jacob Rogerson
December 21, 2007 @ 4am
6 lbs. 12 oz. 19 1/2''

-Cayle-

-Sarah & Ryan- 

-Natalie & Jared-

-SHEILA & LYLE

-Jenna & Kevin- Hi Fam. We are all great. I have a new calling as the Family History Consultant in the ward. It’s really exciting. The church has a new program that makes the whole process a whole lot easier! The boys are all doing well! Kaden (11) is trying out for baseball tomorrow. Baseball is his favorite sport and he’s very excited! Hunter (9) will be 10 this month. He is very excited and keeps asking me to throw him a “surprise” party. How funny is that! Gavin (7) is quiet and sweet. He is always giving me a hug and asking me how I am. Kellan (4) is reading like crazy. Every day he asks me, “What day is it today?” I tell him what day it is and he tells me WHO he is that day. Example…Saturdays he is Rico. (From Hannah Montana) He points to his cheek so I can kiss him and he hurries and turns so I kiss him on the lips. He is quite the character. J How fun it is living in a house with a bunch of boys. Someone is always hugging me or massaging my shoulders. They take good care of their mom. I fall more and more in love with Chloe (6 months!!!) every day. She is definitely a momma’s girl, which I LOVE. J Life is good! I love you my family! Jenna

-Spencer & Shanille-

-Wendi & Aaron- Hello everyone, We are back to Minnesota
after spending the past two months traveling for interviews and
visiting family.  We hope to be moving back to Utah for a year.
 We will find out where we are going for residency this March.
 Anthony and Haden are getting really big.  We love being parents.

We miss you all!

Love,  Aaron, Wendi, Anthony & Haden

-Adam & Moana-ALOHA!!! We started our year off right and came on a little trip to Hawaii! The boys are loving the ocean. Adam's loving the food and Moana's enjoying being in the sun again! In Utah the snow is dumping so we're glad to be in Hawaii. Life really can't get any better now, but it always seems to! We love you all. Take care!...

...Our Little Hawaiian Babies...

-Bryce & Jessica- 

-Tanner-

Mission Address:

Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer

Peru-Arequipa mission

Edificio El Peral

Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703

Cayma, Arequip

PERU

-GREG & LISA- 

-Beau & Shannon-

-Zachary & Kaylee-

-Shae-

Hunter Herald December 2007

Hunter Herald

^{December 2007}

-NEIL & MIKE- I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!!! I envy you who will have one. There's nothing like it. However Jack Frost has been visiting regularly, and I love it. I pretend it's snow. We do have snowmen in the yard and fog so it definetly feels like Christmas time. I've discovered that you can put up the tree and the holly and the wreathes and the decorations everywhere, as some of us have a tendency to do!!!!! but when everyone comes home and the house is filled with all the family...then it's Christmas!!!! We had to kill the fatted calves, the darn things kept getting out and finally Neil said, "just shoot them", and so the butcher did. So if you're ever in these parts we could probably rustle you up some great hamburgers! I think Neil is finally starting to be on the mend, Hooray!! The kids teachers all decided that they needed a big project to complete before Christmas vacation so that's put a damper on the cookie baking and gift wrapping. They've got to get good grades on the projects to make up for the not so good ones so mom's helping out a little with some a lot with others! Tayla (Kalli's 4 year old) came over and took a look at my Nativity and pronounced that my baby Jesus wasn't as cute as hers! How grateful we are for the knowledge we treasure of his birth, his life and his death and resurrection. May we all remember the giving more then the getting. MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.. both big and small. love aunt Mike

-Trevor & Charmayne-

-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry- Our store seems to be a big hit (for parents who needed a babysitter anyway :) ). We are pretty happy and always ordering more! For those that haven't heard, we're expecting number 4 the end of June. Life is good, the Savior lives, we love you all! Merry Christmas! Love, the Hills

(pictures, the mural on the front of our store, and the kids on Thanksgiving)

-Paij & Brent-

-Jarom-  

FC3 Hunter, Jarom

USS Germantown, OPS/OW FPO AP

San Diego, CA  96666-1730

-LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

Merry Christmas to all- we love you and miss you! I think one of our happiest moments are when we get to gather with the Elders and Sister here in the Baltics. We had an open house here on Sat. and Sunday at the Church- I believe about 4-5 people came through- you can't discourage those missionaries! We think there are no greater people in the world than the Missionaries- we find that they remind us of each of our grand kids, nieces- nephews and how thankful and proud we are of each of them and you! Tanner we love you!!

No snow- not even too cold-Riga is beautiful in the winter- although a little snow would be ..."fabulous-darling"...!

We decorated a little tree (the last couple left here) yesterday in our apt. during family night- strung popcorn and sang a few carols it was great. We miss you, and beyond all else, are so grateful for the Gospel-all it means to us, to our family, to the Baltic people and the world. Everyone take care of each other! We love you and think of you.

Evy and Lamont

-Chad & Nan-

-Jaimyn & Paul-

-Molly & Aaron-Hi! It's so much fun to hear how everyone is every month. Thanks so much for this great newsletter! Our family is doing great here in Manteca! I can't believe Christmas is here in one week! Hunter, Tanner, Jake and Hailey are all super excited and make our home such a fun place to be! Aaron and I are having lots of fun getting presents bought and making our home Christmassy this time of year! The boys are all starting basketball here soon and Tanner's also doing another soccer league besides. They are all doing great in school and keep themselves busy with sports, choir, band, scouts, etc. Hailey is now 3 1/2 and she's full of life! She loves "her boys" and every day can't wait for them to get home from school. She loves horses, loves to sing her made up songs at the top of her lungs as she dances to them and loves babies of all kinds! Hailey misses her grandma and grandpa in "Latbia" ( she calls it) and loves when we can talk to them. Our kids are great!

Merry, Merry Christmas to you all! We miss you all and hope you have a wonderful Christmas time with all of your families!

-Justin & Jana-

-Melisa & Tye-

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-Hi,

Life is good. We are trying to get everything ready for Christmas this week because we are going to Louisiana next Monday and are coming back Christmas Eve.

Enjoy your families. Merry Christmas

Love, Layne & Frankie

-Rachel & Rob- Merry Christmas to everyone. 
The Fransens are doing great.  Robs still in nursery (He likes it there).
I am now the primary chorister.  I love this calling but it is taking a
little bit to adjust and get used to all the kids.  The boys are growing
 and keep busy doing boy stuff like wrestling, yelling, creating
messes and just having fun.  Elizabeth is 6 months old now and is
rolling all over.  We have to keep everything picked up or it ends up
 in her mouth.  She knows how to cry loudly so her brothers come
running.  They are learning a lot about babies.  We will be spending
Christmas in Texas with Rob's family.  We hope you have a great
Christmas and New Year.   Love The Fransens

 -Seth and Rayanna-

-Brandon & Laura-

-Rebekah and Seth-Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from
Bakersfield, CA. The semester is about to end and Christmas
vacation is almost upon us.  As the saying goes "It the most
wonderful time of the year!"  May it be so for you also.

-Caleb & Ashley-Merry Christmas to everyone.  Here is a picture of our family.


Caleb & Ashley Hunter & Family

-Kara & Michael-

-Jeremy & Leslie-

-Benjamin & Megan- 

-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA-

-Damien & Kacey-

-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason-

-Cayle-

-Sarah & Ryan- 

-Natalie & Jared-

-SHEILA & LYLE-Hello all,
We hope you all have a Merry Christmas. We are missing all of you, and it is so nice to hear your news, good or bad. Thanks Jenna for keeping this going. It means so much and is a great history. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all,
love, The Mortimers

-Jenna & Kevin- Hi Family! We are so excited for Christmas! We are staying home for Christmas eve and Christmas morning and then leaving for Utah to spend time with the Mortimers. I can’t wait to see my children’s faces Christmas morning. It’s so fun being a mom! I love you all and love you! Have a very Merry Christmas!

Love, Jenna and Family

-Spencer & Shanille-

-Wendi & Aaron- 

-Adam & Moana-Merry Christmas Everyone! We hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season! The boys are now eating solid foods and LOVE it! They are also learning how to crawl! It is amazing how many different things they do and how fast! We love it. There's nothing like being a Dad and Mom. We took the boys to see Santa...and as you can see in the picture Kenneth has a strong hold on his beard! Santa's eyes started watering! We couldn't get his fingers unstuck from his beard. Finally Santa had to pull his beard out with all his strength! It was so funny! We were all dying laughing. Life is Wonderful!!

Love you all...

A.M.K.C.

-Bryce & Jessica- We can’t believe Christmas is already here. What a fun time it is to visit with family and friends.. We’re going to be going down to Arizona to visit Jessica’s grandparents and relatives. Then we’ll be coming back to Utah on the 26th to see the Mortimer Family.

I have been going to UVSC to get my private pilot’s license. I uploaded a little video on YouTube.com for the family to see. It’s me in the plane flying SOLO. It was a dream come true. Adam and Moana snuck to the airport and video taped me flying. What a wonderful surprise. Now I can show you!!!

Jessica is getting ready to go back to school. She’s debating between being a graphics artist and a cosmotologist. Cedar Fort is always looking for graphic designers so I’m hoping she chooses that one...


Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=19jIsu8VHLk

-Tanner-

Mission Address:

Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer

Peru-Arequipa mission

Edificio El Peral

Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703

Cayma, Arequip

PERU

-GREG & LISA- 

-Beau & Shannon-

-Zachary & Kaylee-

-Shae-

Hunter Herald November 2007

Hunter Herald

^{November 2007}

-NEIL & MIKE- HI everyone,

We hope all of you had your fill of turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie because it will be another ...oh wait another 4 weeks and you'll get to have it again!! And it will still taste just as good, if you ask me. We were thankful to enjoy the feast with Greg's family and Trevor's gang and Kalli's. We have so much! I am so grateful. Thank you for all being such an important part of what makes my life wonderful! We were so grateful that Jar was able to escape the San Diego fires and come home on leave for 6 awesome days the end of October. Haylee and Paij made the sacrifice to come as well so we could all be together before Jarom was deployed to either the Gulf or Africa. We had some good quality time and even managed a day at Marine World. They give a terrific discount if you have enough people. Jarom was deployed on Nov. 5th. He hasn't reached any shore yet but he e-mailed on HIS Thanksgiving Day and it was still Weds. Here so he is somewhere far away. He can't tell us where he is going until he gets there. Neil has found a great way to loose weight!!! He has simply has another surgery. Every time he goes into the hospital he looses 15 lbs. So, he decided to do it again two weeks ago. Actually, he had prostate cancer and needed to get rid of that nasty stuff. So far he has been completely miserable and the fact that he indeed did loose another 15 pounds hasn't made it all worth it. Hopefully in another few weeks he can leave the couch and enter the real world again. Please mention him in your prayers, he would be very thankful. The Christmas music began to play the day after Thanksgiving at my children's enthusiastic request. With Kalli and Terry's new store opening and our performing group, "Tavici's" upcoming performances and work and life, I'm not sure how the decorating, cooking, shopping, and all the joys of Christmas will happen but I know they will, they always do and it will all be fun because Christmas brings its own special spirit. So we here at this Hunter home, send all of you at your Hunter homes our love and our best wishes for the holidays!!!! Love, Aunt Mike

-Trevor & Charmayne-

-Haylee & Ryan-

-Kalli & Terry-

-Paij & Brent- We have big news this month. First of all, WE’RE PREGNANT! I know for those of you who have lots of kids this may not be that big of a deal, but it’s a big deal to us. We are due May 25^th, 2008 so about 14 weeks along right now (Pictures to come soon). I also got accepted into Grad School at the University of Memphis. It’s a Master’s of Education in the School Counseling Program and if everything goes as planned, I hope to start in Jan 2008 and finish in Dec of 2009. Brent is doing great in school and is happy to almost have 1 ½ years completed. I put him to work during his two days off for Thanksgiving. He put in new laminate floors and painted the living room. It looks beautiful! We are also heading down to Pensacola, FL for the actual Thanksgiving weekend. We leave as soon as I get off work to meet Sarah and Ryan McMullin down there to enjoy some R&R at the beach. I hope all is well and everyone has a wonderful holiday. Lots of Love, Paij and Brent.

-Jarom-  

FC3 Hunter, Jarom

USS Germantown, OPS/OW FPO AP

San Diego, CA  96666-1730

-LAMONT & EVY-

Mission Address (needs 85 cent stamp):

Melnsila Iela 3-1

LV-1046 Riga

Latvia

Hi Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving from Latvia!!

We had snow a couple of days ago but now just cold but still great. We love it and we're so grateful to be here - The missionaries are the best! The YSA here want to be just like the Missionaries-dress like them, act like them, be spiritual- and fun and loving just like them and they all want to serve missions to make that happen. Can anything be better! We really do love our mission!

We have two young couples that will be getting married in the spring, one couple- both served on missions-Canada and Russia, the other couple is one of our Seminary/ Institute teachers- a great young lady and the husband to be-also went on a mission to Russia. We are very happy for them! We can see that this upcoming generation is going to be so terrific with such stalwart parents-who have taught them- and are wonderful examples.

LaMont has been called to do some extra "Churchy duties" while we visit in other countries he will train the district Presidents in Welfare and whatever needs there are to do for the Mission Pres. He's been playing a little Volleyball and Basketball- the missionaries love him " he's all over the court and trash talking really gets us going." We love you and miss you all.

Evy and LaMont

We had Molly come over and stay with us a week. We loved having her here and showing her some of the places and people of the mission. We way appreciate Aaron and the kids for letting her come to the other side of the world to see us.

We hope a greatest of Thanksgivings to all. We are having Thanksgiving at the church with about 40 Elders and Sisters along with the three of four couples that are here. And in case we don't write to you again before Christmas, have the best one ever!

LaMont and Evy

-Chad & Nan-

-Jaimyn & Paul-

-Molly & Aaron-

-Justin & Jana-

-Melisa & Tye-

-LAYNE & FRANKIE-Calvin, I am glad you are writing for your family. Maybe, you could write for Greg's family too. Just call him for the info.
We are looking forward to Thanksgiving and visiting with family. I think I am finished shopping for groceries, just need to pick some tomatoes. Luckily we are in California where there are still lots of tomatoes ripening on the vines. It seems to be the only thing we have good luck growing. The rabbits, squirrels, and insects eat everything else.

I hope everyone has (had) a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

-Rachel & Rob- 

-Seth and Rayanna-

-Brandon & Laura-

-Rebekah and Seth-

-Caleb & Ashley-

-Kara & Michael-

-Jeremy & Leslie-

-Benjamin & Megan- 

-Matthew & Karali-

-CALVIN & DONNA-

-Damien & Kacey-

-Meredith & Bill-

-Hillary & Jason- Everything is grand in the Rogerson home. Jason and Hillary just celebrated their 7th anniversary and it was wonderful! We look forward to many, many more anniversaries!

We also celebrated Thanksgiving with immediate family at my parents’ house this year. (Sorry for the confusion Gridley fams) it was small and quaint and was nice to visit with each other. We realized we have so much to be thankful for!

We just had our very first parent/teacher conference ever and it was great! When we walked in the teacher said, "well this should take a whole five minutes because she's such an outstanding student!" What parent wouldn't want to hear that! Needless to say, Hunter is thriving in kindergarten.

The biggest news is that our fourth Rogerson will be arriving in approximately three and a half weeks! We can't wait! In anticipation, Hillary has been de-cluttering all of the rooms and closets in the house. She's hoping to finish the garage before the little one comes but we'll see.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU!
And Jenna- thanks so much for doing this every month. We love it!

-Cayle-

-Sarah & Ryan- 

-Natalie & Jared-

-SHEILA & LYLE-Hi family, How are you? It's been busy around here this month. I enjoyed being at Wendi and Aaron's and their new little one Hayden. What a beautiful family they have. Little Anthony is adorable. I'm grandma Shinkle to him. I hated leaving Minnesota. Believe it or not it was warmer than Utah, which is unusual. When I got home the back yard was all set up with the Bryce Mortimer Spook Alley. We had quite a turn out of neighbors go through. We had 20 workers inside, with the chainsaw man the evil pirates, and Bryce's Jessica dressed in white, with her white face and black eyes following the people with a limp and her mouth ajar. It was, if I don't say myself, our best one ever.
I have my Visiting Teaching and Holliday Retreat on Saturday. It’s an all day thing with a luncheon and humanitarian, and Christmas gifts. We have had sixty-five sign up already. Its nuts.
Leisha is in three plays. Now that's nuts. She is in Secret garden at the High school. She is the princess in "Sleeping Beauty" in the community theater, I work with this group of sixty kids 8 to 18 one day a week, and in "Amahl and the Night Visitors," a stake production Lyle is in charge of.
We have all been worried about Neil. When it rains it pours. We'll keep praying for you and your family.
Tanner is doing great, but his "girlfriend" just got engaged, and not to him. There's just someone better right? We're looking forward to Wendi and Jenna and their families coming home for Christmas.
We hope to see some of you, our favorite people.
LaMont and Evy called this month and it was sure good to here from them.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We went to Logan Utah and met with about 70 Mortimers at the church, then went to a movie after. I think the movie was Enchanted. (It was a toss up with that one and Dan in Real Life) It was really cute. I can't believe how fast Christmas has come around. Did it feel like November was so short to anyone else?
Happy Birthday Calvin!!!! You are always there for so many of us with your shoulder to cry on and wonderful advice. We are so blessed to have you in our family.
Neil, we have been so worried about the "patriarch" of the family. You are in our prayers everyday. Keep feeling better. It must be hard for you and your family. It seems like when it rains it pours. Keep the faith and you will be blessed. What would we do with out you? Thanks Neil for the great person you are. We love you.
We are looking forward to Christmas. All of our family will be in Utah. We are so excited to line the five new additions in our family up, and take lots of pictures.
We got Tanners Christmas off yesterday, and he seems to be doing well on the beach, in the middle of summer in Peru. We love you Tanner.
We love all of you. LaMont and Evy...Merry Christmas we are so proud of you and your family and the sacrifice you are making.
Faith, Service and Love,
The Mortimers

-Jenna & Kevin- Hi Family! We are all good in the Brooke Fam! We’re excited for thanksgiving… No school…college football…hanging out with family until the wee hours of morning playing “Settlers.” We are going up to Utah for Christmas! It will be fun to have all of the Mortimer family together! Life is good. Love you all! Jenna and Fam.

-Spencer & Shanille-Here is the elk taken by Brad Silcox
November 10, 2007 on the Manti,UT. Hunting unit. Brad
was guided by Vince Roberts, Kim Finch, Kent Sparky
And me Spencer Mortimer It all came together as planned
sweet and short getting out with this big boy even on
horses was hardcore sweat and tears we all made it in one
 piece happy to have had this memorable hunting experience.

  -Wendi & Aaron- 

 Sweet baby Haden and big brother Anthony.

-Adam & Moana-The Adam Mortimer Family had a great Halloween and Thanksgiving! We had a lot of family in town from Hawaii and Nevada on Moana's side. The boys tried their first solid foods, Rice Cereal! They kind of liked it! Life is great, couldn't get any better! We love you all...

Happy Halloween! Our Little Peas in a Pod...

-Bryce & Jessica- 

-Tanner-

Mission Address:

Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer

Peru-Arequipa mission

Edificio El Peral

Avenida El Ejercito 710, Oficina-703

Cayma, Arequip

PERU

So changes where today.
I didn’t get changed. I wasn’t expecting to. The only change in our zone was a change of a zone leader because the other one went home. It was his time. It was sad. We have a new assistant in the office.
I gave a talk Sunday. I translated the story of the little red hen and then shared some scriptures about laziness and how when we work in the lord’s service we are laying up blessing in heaven for ourselves. It was pretty sweet.
I have some questions about home. How is my dog? Still alive. Is somebody playing with her? If not she should probably be takin´to another home or something. I feel bad that I have not been an awesome owner to her. I left for college for a year and then a mission for 2 more years. Poor thing. How is my guitar? Is it busted up? Is someone playing with it? If not it should NOT be taken to another home. Ha ha.
My companion and I right now are planning a talent show for 14th of December. I think I am going to play my guitar or something. If you guys know any cool Christmas song for guitar be sure to let me know.
Last p day we went to the beach. It was really really fun. I met a crazy lady that spoke Quechua on the beach. I made her sing and I played the guitar. It was really cool. I should send home the footage. The beach was really really fun. We threw mud at each other all day. My shower was so dirty. Oh man.

-GREG & LISA- 

-Beau & Shannon-

-Zachary & Kaylee-

-Shae-