2009-05-18 Family home evening 'shuffle'

As part of our ward's effort to get people to know each other better we had a 'family home evening shuffle' We hosted the Bell family for an hour and got to know their family better. Peter and CC (short for Catherine) and their children Anna, Lauren, Calvin, Tom, Dylan and Ella.

2009-05-16 Jonathan's football team loses in the finals

Jonathan's team lost 7-6 to a team from Bingham. We watched with Mindy, Coray and Sarah. Jonathan shuffled in and out of the game with plays and did some blocking on his rotation from his position as wide receiver.

2009-05-14 Benjamin invents a 'ball back machine'

There was some trauma for Melissa and Michael because the machine fell apart in the process of transporting it to the school. They are happy that they only have one more invention in their future.



Mrs. Brosnahan seems like a gentle grandmother, so why does Benjamin get so uptight about being on time and having his homework completed. This is probably not the result of pressure from the teacher.

2009-05-11 Will's Kindergarten graduation

We went to Will's graduation where he received his certificate and performed a few songs with his class. Will was under strict orders to behave, and for the most part, he was wonderful.

2009-05-08 Jack's kindergarten program

To the tune 'Frere Jacques' Jack and his classmates sang 'it is October' then the October birthday children stood up and sang 'it's my birthday' then they all sang 'Halloween/ trick or treat/ etc'

Jack is in the middle of the back row.



For the month of June - Jack held a sign and sang with the class about Fathers Day. Melissa accompanied the kindergarten on the piano without much notice. She was substitute teaching at the middle school when Jack's teacher called to ask her to play.

2009-05-04 Brian and Natalie's new house

This is the home that Natalie and Brian are trying to buy. Offer, counter-offer, etc. It's close to school, church and work. It has a large lot (1/2 acre which is a lot in CA).



The home has a wonderful backyard with chicken coop and corral. Brian can take chicken raising lessons from Jeff Flamm.



Ava is walking on her cast.

2009-05-06 Jonathan's Freedom Festival

Jonathan is part of the flag. Can you find him? Hint: he's in white. Fifth graders from Utah county and their parents and grandparents filled the Marriott Center to hear patriotic songs and see the pageantry.



Here is Jonathan in a white stripe of the American flag.