Hunter Herald April 2009

Hunter Herald
April 2009


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

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


Jarom-







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







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

Love, Layne & Frankie

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

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


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







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

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


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







Sheila & Lyle-Hi family,

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

Sheila and family

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

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







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

Hunter Herald
March 2009


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

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







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







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

Have a great Easter!
Layne & Frankie

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

Kara & Michael-Hello family,

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

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







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

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

Natalie & Jared-







Sheila & Lyle-

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

Love, Jenna and family

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

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

A.M.K.C.

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-







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

Hunter Herald February 2009

Hunter Herald
February 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!

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

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

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


Jarom-







LaMont & Evy-Hi guys,

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

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

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

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

Love to all. Hope everyone is doing well.

LaMont and Evy

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







Layne & Frankie-

Rachel & Rob-

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

Love, Rachel and family

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







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







Sheila & Lyle-

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

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







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

Hunter Herald January 2009

Hunter Herald
January 2009


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

Trevor & Charmayne-
Haylee & Ryan-

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

Paij & Brent-
Jarom-







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







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

Layne and Frankie

Rachel & Rob-
Seth & Rayanna-

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

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

Life is good. Nothing to complain about.

Rebekah & Seth-
Caleb & Ashley-

Kara & Michael-

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

Mike



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







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

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

Cayle & Katie-

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

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

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

Natalie & Jared-







Sheila & Lyle-Hi Family,




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

We love you all,
Sheila and family


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

Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

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

with Llamas...


Machu Picchu...


the Amazon



Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-








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

Paid Dues 2009

Paid Dues 2009

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



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



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



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



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



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

Hunter Herald December 2008

Hunter Herald
December 2008



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

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







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







Layne & Frankie-

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

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

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

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







Calvin & Donna-
Damien & Kacey-

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

Love, The Sutherlands

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

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

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







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

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


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

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

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

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


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

Bryce & Jessica-
Tanner-







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

Hunter Herald November 2008

Hunter Herald
November 2008


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

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

Jarom-







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

Chad & Nan-
Jaimyn & Paul-

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

Love the Reno Hunters

Melisa & Tye-







Layne & Frankie-We had a great Thanksgiving.

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

I hope everyone had as much fun as we had.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caleb & Ashley-

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

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







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







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

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

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

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

We're having fun.


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


Spencer & Shanille-
Wendi & Aaron-

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

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



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

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

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

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

Tanner- Tanner REALLY needs some REAL letters before he gets home! It would be a fantastic FHE!!!!! Love, Jenna
Mission Address:
Elder Tanner Boyd Mortimer
Casilla 1884
Arequipa Peru


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

okay well i think that is all







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