The End of 8th Grade

The last week of school they had a 5K run for the

Junior High School. This is the Kylee woman!

I remember we had graduate at the end of 8th grade, but not

here in Utah. They still have 9th grade to go until they

are out of the Junior High School. Back in

the olden days we actually had a ceremony

where we would march down the isle. How they decided who we

would march with was they put the girls in the music room

just outside of the gym and the boys in the gym. We would

line up in the music room my height. Now I remember really

trying to be tall because all of my friends were tall as well

as what I would call the "goodlooking" boys. Then we would

go out of the music room in one line and match up with the

boys according to how they had lined up by height. (If this

makes any sense). My plan had failed. I was matched with

Edmond Laliberty. He was from Witch Wells, I believe.

He did not have running water at his home and so he

rarely took a bath. He was a quiet guy but not well liked.

I tried to hide back my tears as most of my friends were

matched with "better" boys. The night of graduation, Mr. Harvey

our English teacher came up to me before the ceremony

and gave me a rose and said, "They had to match the

most beautiful girl with Edmond." I knew deep down

that he was just trying to make me feel better because he

had seen my tears the day we were matched, but I was

appreciative of his thoughtful jester.

8th grade memories. Kylee has made some wonderful

friends this year and has been in Honors English and

Honors History. She has a 4.0. 8th grade has been

a good year for the Kylee woman that we love!

Matt went to Texas to do some repairs on the commercial

building there. He worked 15 hour days trying to finish the

tasks he had before he had to return home. One of the

nights he visited and stayed with Bishop Crumpton and

his wife. He sent this picture to Matt. This was the

picture that was put in the paper when Matt was called

to be a counselor to him in the bishopric.

I thought it was quite fun. They all look

like youngsters. Matt had a great time visiting!

Fireflies - Glow in the Darkness

May we all glow in the dark times!

The best dancing EVER!

I am trying to get Samantha to do this in our ward for a project.

Plus it will give her something to do this summer! I thought it was

creative and a cute idea!

(A More Real) Love Story

Last Chance Dance

So Samantha went to the Last Chance Dance.

It was a girl as guy. This is Gabe our

neighbor. They went with two other couples.

They each got matching shirts to wear.

They had a barbeque up at one of the girls homes,

went to the dance and then roasted

marshmellows. They seemed to have a great

time. This has been an exciting year for Samantha,

dating and driving. A little bit of a stressful year for her

parents trying to let her go and do these things.

Kids grow up too fast. We sure have enjoyed

Samantha and Kylee really even more than the boys.

I think because we are older and little wiser.

Our Neighbors

This is Bree Beagley our neighbor. She is about 1 year old. Her

and her brother Max, about 3 years old love Matt.

They always come and knock on the door and say

"Can we talk to Matt?' So I have to go and get

him and then they get their candy. He loves it because

whenever he pulls in they come a runnin'.

So this Bree up in their 2-story window. She is supposed

to be taking a nap but she hears Matt's truck pull in

and she is yelling to him from her window.

Cute!

Forgot to Post Championship Pictures

Weirdos!

That's more like it!

New Calling

A few weeks ago I was released as RS President. I had served about 2 1/2 years. It was actually one of my favoritest callings. I loved the women that I was able to serve with. My first presidency consisted of Jennifer Lomineck, Liana Taylor and Jamie Harmon. Then about 6 months ago I was asked to get a new presidency which were Kami Asay, Diana Park and Leslie Anderson. Oh how I grew to love each of these women and their strong testimonies. I will try and get a picture so that I will have it for my journaling. When I was asked to serve in this calling was just about the time my father passed away. I was reading and pondering a lot of scripture at this time. The scripture that I came across is found in

D&C 123: 13, 16-17. Therefore, that we should waste and wear out our lives in bringing to light all the hidden things of darkness, wherein we know them..........You know, brethren, that a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves. Therefore, dearly beloved brethren let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God and for his arm to be revealed.

I felt like a very small helm, but greatly appreciated the help of my presidency. I certainly did have to cheerfully do all I could and then just stand back and watch the arm of the Lord. Many time the arm of the Lord was the other sisters in the Ward. I just stood back and watched them serve each other. I will certainly miss this time in my life, but understand that there is a time and a season for everything. The day I was released Matt was put into the bishopric which has thoroughly loved. He is a great man who loves the Lord and his family. I have been very blessed in my life.

So my new calling is Primary Teacher 8 and 9 year old. What a handful. But give me a few more weeks and I will have them whipped into shape. I had forgotten how fun Primary really is.

Elite Volleyball Club Tournament

This is Samantha's cute volleyball club team. They had their

last tournament in Ogden.

We took up Erika and stayed the night Friday night.

It was a lot of fun.

They ended up taking first place.

They played Friday night and all day Saturday.

Needless to say we were all hammered when we got home.

During the breaks the girls played Ninja.

We brought sandwich stuff for the girls to enjoy.

Go Samesa!

Salem Shooters Take First

Kylee played on a soccer club team this past year. It was

great experience for her. She is wanting to try out for the

high school team next year. They had a really great team

She loves to play mid-field, but played a lot of defending

this year----so we will see.