Souper Elders Quorum Activity

Kirk is now the new Elders Quorum President in our church and to start things off with a bang he planned a Family Elders Quorum party. It was a blast! It was a potluck soup dinner with rolls and then Kirk had some fun activities planned. We did a contest to see who could wrap the best TP mummy in a certain amount of time, and then all of the men and boys, tried to see who could hold a baby, talk on the phone and hang up the laundry the best in one minute. The women had a great time watching this. It was a great turnout which is always what you would like. We have so many young and new couples in the ward that it's always nice to get to know them and for them to meet others in the ward.

Happy Birthday Tyler!

Tyler turned 11 this year and had a very nice birthday. He go plenty of presents including a "Ugly Stick" fishing pole and tackle box so that when the weather warms up a bit we can go fishing. We are all looking forward to next year when Tyler will receive the Preisthood.

Eleven things about Tyler:

1. If you need a hug, Tyler is who to go to.
2. Tyler likes to look nice and comb his hair (most of the time)
   
3. He likes to eat chicken legs
4. He likes animals
5. He is a good friend
6. He is respectful of his teachers
7. He is not to old for kisses
8. He likes to play basketball
9. He has eaten baby octopus' and liked it
10. Tyler is a good singer
    
11. Tyler tells me he loves me
    

Ice Fishing...NOT!

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For Tyler's birthday this year he decided that he wanted to go icefishing. So we packed everything up and headed to the lake with our neighbors the Makun's. Once we drove up to the water we then realized that the ice had pretty much melted. So we just fished instead. Luckily we packed normal fishing poles to use or else we would have looked quite funny fishing with the little ice fishing poles. We didn't have any luck with catching but we had fun trying and enjoyed Taco soup and hot dogs.

Quote of the day

This is a quote that my parents sent from their mission that they found while working with their documents.

"A life that is not documented, is a life that within a generation or two will largely be lost to memory."

I really like it and it makes me remember that the time I spend doing my blog is documenting our history.

Building a fort for Grandma 2006

For Mothers day we usually see what Grandma would like done around the house. She buys everything and then we do the labor, a good deal for everyone. Kirk designed the play fort and then we set to work building. It's always a good experience for us and the kids to help build something.

We called this house home for a while while were looking for a house to buy. I quite enjoyed living here despite the house was tilting, you could put a can on the floor in the kitchen and it would roll fast to the other side. The kids all had their own room which was quite nice for them except Tyler would have rather slept somewhere else because he could see the kitchen downstairs through his bedroom floor. He was always afraid his bed would fall through the floor. I learned how to hang my laundry out to dry outside. It was a fun house during the spring and summer because it had a great yard.

Spring Photos 2006

We went over to the University to take these pictures of the kids. There are lots of fun places to take pictures.

Home-made sled hill 2006

We made this sled hill in front of our old house after we had a big snow storm in March. The kids had a blast with it and it lasted for quite a while because it was on the North side of the house. If you look close you will see that I joined in the on fun, I am the big blur at the bottom of the page.

Discovery Park in Cedar City March 2006

Boys and their Toys 2006

Tyler's Baptism 2006

It's fun to look back and remember these great times. Tyler will be celebrating his 11th birthday on the 24th of this month and next year he will be getting the Priesthood. I can'[t believe how fast time flies.

x-games 2006

Those of you who know Tyler, know that he is quite adventurous. For his eighth birthday we had and X-game party. We gave Tyler a skateboarding ramp for his birthday this year and set it up at the church the kids all brought their scooters and skateboards. We had different courses and games for them to play. Afterwords we ate pizza and cake. It was a blast.

one, two, three, jump

Having fun with cousins!

Easter Sunday best

Happy Easter 2003

Easter is always such a fun time. We color our eggs and then at night the Easter bunny comes and hides our decorated eggs so that we can find them.

Playing some more catch-up

When we lived up North, one of things the boys enjoyed was to go to Lowe's and build something. Once a month Kirk would sign the boys up and then they would go and get to build things. It was free and the first time they went they would get an apron and safety glass. At each work shop after they passed off their project they would get a certificate and a patch to sew onto their apron. They always had a great time.

pucker up

The kids and I made lip sucker holders for their Valentines this year. So pucker up and kiss me now!

Chick Magnet

The kids had their Valentines party in school today. Tyler comes home with quite the loot. He seems to have a few girls that have decided that he is their valentine. He received a special gift from each of them.

The Saga continues

Well Derick has decided that Tuesday is the day to shave. So every Tuesday whether he needs it or not, Derick shaves.

Remembering GG pa Marchant

February 11 is always a day that I think of Grandpa Marchant. His Birthday was the first time that we met. Kirk and I were dating and we went to Grandma and Grandpa Marchant's house to celebrate. He always treated me special because we shared the same birthday.

I always liked it when Grandpa Marchant walked into the room because you could smell his cologne.

A funny story I remember about Grandpa was when he took me up to Salt Lake to meet Kirk one time and to take Kimmy home. He stayed in the passing lane the whole way up there and I remember people giving us dirty looks because he never moved over. Grandpa just said "I don't see why everyone doesn't drive on this side of the road, it's so much smoother"

I love and miss Grandpa Marchant. Happy Birthday to us.