Solomon’s basketball team has games every weekend. Last weekend he played in Oregon. On the way back to Seattle we went to OMSI. Wow! I’d like to live in there for a month because I think it would take that long to see and do everything. Abraham has decided to try basketball, too. He starts in March. The boys are both involved in Scouts. Abraham is all about earning belt loops and Solomon will complete First Class this month. That, along with school, friends and piano, fills most of their time.
Victor and Eliahs both have February birthdays. Victor is 17 now and Eli is 15. Kaela is in a job training program. When she finishes they’ll help with job placement so that’s an excellent perk.
It was good to have Kelsey home for Christmas. She’s back at BYU-H and in addition to her classes, she trains new tour guides at the Polynesian Cultural Center. She’s decided to serve an 18-month mission for the LDS church. She’ll move home in April to work and save money. She hopes to leave in the fall. We’re excited for her!
Robert works hard for our family. He helps with Scouts, sports, homework, and housework. And in his spare time, he renovates the WA State Convention & Trade Center.
Doug. Drew made it safely, and here is a picture of him with his trainer. Also the address for sending any packages -- "hint hint.
Elder Drew R. Bodily
New Hampshire Manchester Mission
2 Bedford Farms Drive Suite #208
Bedford, New Hampshire 03110-6525
Laurie. Now that most of our family is gone, it seems like our news goes with them! We don’t think our lif
e is dull, but I’m not sure how news-worthy our day to day happenings are.
Camille is the exciting one. She just finished performing in her high school musical. They did “Kiss Me Kate” this year. It was very successful and fun to watch. I helped with costumes, selling tickets, and food for the cast. Camille was in the chorus and had a little part in a song called “The Life I Led.” She had to curl her long hair for every performance which gave her sore hand muscles. (Seriously!) She is also playing winter soccer with a very sore toe. We won’t send a picture of it.
Neil just returned from meetings in Germany. It is always good to have him home again. He and I have been updating our bathrooms and finished th
is weekend. We re-stained and varnished all the wood, changed lighting fixtures, put handles and knobs on cupboards and drawers and framed new mirrors. Our house is showing its age in places, but we still like it. We also like to have a project.
Cassidy, Chris & Jessica are at BYU. Jessica is finished with her course work and graduates in April. Greg, Kandice & boys are in Rexburg. Greg graduates in April, too. Perhaps on his birthday! We plan to go to both graduations. Nick and Rachel are in Lafayette, Colorado both attending graduate school. DaNeill, Brian & girls are in Everett. We hope to see them in March.
Thanks for being such a great family. We love each of you.
e is dull, but I’m not sure how news-worthy our day to day happenings are.Camille is the exciting one. She just finished performing in her high school musical. They did “Kiss Me Kate” this year. It was very successful and fun to watch. I helped with costumes, selling tickets, and food for the cast. Camille was in the chorus and had a little part in a song called “The Life I Led.” She had to curl her long hair for every performance which gave her sore hand muscles. (Seriously!) She is also playing winter soccer with a very sore toe. We won’t send a picture of it.
Neil just returned from meetings in Germany. It is always good to have him home again. He and I have been updating our bathrooms and finished th
is weekend. We re-stained and varnished all the wood, changed lighting fixtures, put handles and knobs on cupboards and drawers and framed new mirrors. Our house is showing its age in places, but we still like it. We also like to have a project.Cassidy, Chris & Jessica are at BYU. Jessica is finished with her course work and graduates in April. Greg, Kandice & boys are in Rexburg. Greg graduates in April, too. Perhaps on his birthday! We plan to go to both graduations. Nick and Rachel are in Lafayette, Colorado both attending graduate school. DaNeill, Brian & girls are in Everett. We hope to see them in March.
Thanks for being such a great family. We love each of you.
Lucy. We've had a busy but wonderful couple of months. We spent Christmas at home and had Matt's parents and his Grandma here with us. We went to Annie's for Christmas Eve. Annie planned a whole program of singing, the nativity, and we even all got to play instruments. The best part was that she had the most wonderful costumes for all the kids to wear. The girls loved dressing up. I guess they just never grow out of playing dress up! It is so great to have family just up the road. The day after Matt's parents left we rented a motorhome, packed up and went to the sand dunes. It had been quite a while since we had gone. I forgot how fun it is. The first part of January we sent the girls to Annie's house and Matt and I went on a cruise for a week. It was so great to spend some time without the kids. I love my girls dearly, but we had the greatest time without them and the mess that seems to follow them. The ship was beautiful and sooo relaxing. On sea days we just layed around and read in the sun. It was wonderful! We went to San Juan, St. Kitts, and St. Martin.
The girls are doing good. Sidney has adjusted to her change in schools. It is so nice to not have to drive her over to Gilbert anymore. Now she drives herself just down the street to Red Mountain High. She turned 17 in January. I can't believe how fast time is going! I wish it would slow down. Before we know it she is going to be on her way to college. How do you guys let your kids leave? I've been thinking about it a lot lately and I just hope my kids live close by. Well, most days I feel that way. Carly has mastered her round off, back handspring, back handspring, into a back tuck. She is working hard to try out for cheer this spring. Matt took her to tumbling last week for the first time (she's been going since she was about 8) and he was walking on cloud nine. He couldn't believe how good she is. He went on and on about it and even posted about it on Face Book. He's quite the proud Papa! Adri is becoming quite the little writer (must run in the family). One of her descriptive narratives was chosen to represent her school in the school district's writing contest. We are so proud of her. She's has done so well this year in school despite having the meanest teacher in the world.
Congratulations to Brittany on her engagement. A wedding is a great reason to all get together again. I love you all and wish we weren't so spread out. Hope you all are healthy and happy.
Congratulations to Brittany on her engagement. A wedding is a great reason to all get together again. I love you all and wish we weren't so spread out. Hope you all are healthy and happy.
Mom & Ramon. On Halloween Greg and Kandice and the boys, Zach and Joshua, came by Trick-or Treating. They were dressed up in a clown costume and a pumpkin outfit. I asked Zach if he wanted to help me hand out treats to the neighborhood kids. He thought that was a great idea! It didn't take long for him to get the swing of it. It was a lot of fun for him. On November 22, Ramon's grandson Rob had a wedding in his parent's home. He married Leslie Hamer and we are so happy for them. On Novemaber 27 we were able to go through the Rexburg Temple with Drew and Bryce and their parents and the Leishmans (Teresa's parents) to take out Drew's endowments for his mission. On Sunday the 29th we attended the Sacrament meeting for Drew's farwell talk and Bryce's return. It was a very special meeting. Neil and Laurie and all of their family were there. Cassidy sang and Chris accompanied her. Andy and Rachel Morrison were there also. Afterward we all went over to Doug and Teresa's for a lunch and a good visit. It was a great day. This year for the Christmas celebration we were invited to Ramon's son and daughter in-law's, Scott and Darla's, home. They always have a fabulous dinner and great gifts. We love to go there. This year Greg and Kandice and their boys stayed in Rexburg and they were able to come too. It was a lot of fun to see them get their presents. We send our love to all.
David. We’re really enjoying this winter and skiing together as a family. David is an awesome snowboarder and is hoping to compete in a snowboard-cross race next weekend. Sabrina and Zach are doing great and even Daniel has made it up the second biggest lift. (YAY, no more hanging out on the bunny slope.)
Sabrina and Zach just finished doing the play “Willy Wonka.” It was so adorable and very well done. Sabrina was a candy-man kid and narrator. Zach was an Oompa Loompa. The Oompa Loompas really stole the show. They all wore matching white football pants, suspenders, striped socks, and curly green wigs.
Sabrina is playing basketball again. Her team is almost embarrassingly good. Every game is a blowout in their favor. The girls are all good friends and they have a lot of fun.
David just achieved the rank of Life Scout, one rank away from Eagle. He was also student of the month. But he’s not completely perfect. There was a bit of controversy concerning David’s hair at Christmas time. A group of girls created a “get David Wolf to cut his hair” fan group on facebook. When it had about 30 followers we made a trip to the barber shop. He turned fourteen last month, and we had a crazy surprise party with about eighteen of his closest friends, so I guess he’s loved with or without his curly locks.
Daniel is enjoying kindergarten and not getting in quite as much trouble. He continues to amaze us with his math skills and recently decided it was time to learn how to read, so he’s picking that up quickly too.
Jen is still writing, doing video work and chasing kids, usually not in that order. David works, takes pictures, and has graduated from teaching the quorum of thirteen Deacons to a nice quiet group of three Teachers, which will quickly balloon when all the Deacons turn 14.
We had an awesome Christmas and we’re already looking forward to a busy summer—Trek, Scout camp, girls camp, Cub day camp, high adventure camp, soccer, EFY, and we are hoping to squeeze in a trip to Brittney’s wedding in August. (Just before David turns 40 um …. I mean 32.)Congratulations to Brittney! We love you all.
Sabrina and Zach just finished doing the play “Willy Wonka.” It was so adorable and very well done. Sabrina was a candy-man kid and narrator. Zach was an Oompa Loompa. The Oompa Loompas really stole the show. They all wore matching white football pants, suspenders, striped socks, and curly green wigs.
Sabrina is playing basketball again. Her team is almost embarrassingly good. Every game is a blowout in their favor. The girls are all good friends and they have a lot of fun.
David just achieved the rank of Life Scout, one rank away from Eagle. He was also student of the month. But he’s not completely perfect. There was a bit of controversy concerning David’s hair at Christmas time. A group of girls created a “get David Wolf to cut his hair” fan group on facebook. When it had about 30 followers we made a trip to the barber shop. He turned fourteen last month, and we had a crazy surprise party with about eighteen of his closest friends, so I guess he’s loved with or without his curly locks.
Daniel is enjoying kindergarten and not getting in quite as much trouble. He continues to amaze us with his math skills and recently decided it was time to learn how to read, so he’s picking that up quickly too.
Jen is still writing, doing video work and chasing kids, usually not in that order. David works, takes pictures, and has graduated from teaching the quorum of thirteen Deacons to a nice quiet group of three Teachers, which will quickly balloon when all the Deacons turn 14.
We had an awesome Christmas and we’re already looking forward to a busy summer—Trek, Scout camp, girls camp, Cub day camp, high adventure camp, soccer, EFY, and we are hoping to squeeze in a trip to Brittney’s wedding in August. (Just before David turns 40 um …. I mean 32.)Congratulations to Brittney! We love you all.
Nick & Rachel. Our biggest peice of news is that we’ve been officially approved for adoption through LDS Family Services. We've been working with them for about 8 months filling out forms, going to training, and being psychoanalyzed, and now we’re just waiting for the right little baby to join our family. If you’d like to see our adoption profile you can go to https://www.itsaboutlove.org/ial/profiles/23029714/ourMessage.jsf, or check out our adoption blog http://rachelandnicholas.blogspot.com/. We are very excited to move forward in this little adventure.
Aside from that we’ve both been busy keeping up with school, work, church, and the million other things that manage to work their way into our lives. Rachel enjoys working with the 8 to 11 year old girls in our ward and participating in every ward or stake choir imaginable. She is currently taking her last two classes and after a capstone project this summer will get her Master’s in April. She has begun to look around at job possibilities including a possible job working in the Lieutenant Governor’s office. Next up for Rachel: take over the world.
Nick is teaching his first real college class this semester - Astronomy 1040: Stars and Galaxies, which is a freshman level astronomy class for those majoring in astronomy or astrophysics. Teaching is a challenge but he loves it. He is also enjoying life as the 2nd counselor in the Elders Quorum even though it means being in charge of snow removal at the church building this month, which needs to be completed before 6 AM. Luckily we only live in Colorado so it’s not like it snows all the time.
Overall we are happy, healthy, busy, and grateful for all of you.
Aside from that we’ve both been busy keeping up with school, work, church, and the million other things that manage to work their way into our lives. Rachel enjoys working with the 8 to 11 year old girls in our ward and participating in every ward or stake choir imaginable. She is currently taking her last two classes and after a capstone project this summer will get her Master’s in April. She has begun to look around at job possibilities including a possible job working in the Lieutenant Governor’s office. Next up for Rachel: take over the world.
Nick is teaching his first real college class this semester - Astronomy 1040: Stars and Galaxies, which is a freshman level astronomy class for those majoring in astronomy or astrophysics. Teaching is a challenge but he loves it. He is also enjoying life as the 2nd counselor in the Elders Quorum even though it means being in charge of snow removal at the church building this month, which needs to be completed before 6 AM. Luckily we only live in Colorado so it’s not like it snows all the time.
Overall we are happy, healthy, busy, and grateful for all of you.
Annie. Hi Family! We seem to all be waiting at the Morrison household these days.
Andy, at BYU, is waiting to hear if he got into the advertising program. Rachel is waiting to go to Ghana for a field study this spring and summer. Rob and Shante are waiting to hear about his MBA acceptance. Jack hangs around Will's room waiting for him to come home from school--it is so sweet. Will waits for Jack to wake up from his nap.
Al is usually waiting to get on another airplane and fly home. I'm often waiting at the airport to pick him up. I'm also waiting for SING ME TO SLEEP to come out (March 4th!) and to hear if Penguin will publish the sequel to TAKEN BY STORM that I finished at Thanksgiving.
With all this waiting, I hope we all learn to be patient!
Al and I did get to go on the same airplane all the way to Oahu to see our friend Don Nielsen in the hospital, visit with his wife, Alicen, and take a tour of the PCC from the best tour guide on the planet. Thanks, Kelsey!
REUNION NOTE: There was some discussion regarding having a family reunion this year down here in Phoenix at Thanksgiving time. Lucy and I would love to host the family ANY TIME, but after surveying the troops, we don't think that this year at Thanksgiving will work for most of the family. How about we put Phoenix on the back burner and get together as a family in SLC before/during/after Brittany's wedding? Isn't that where our family should be in 2010? So, Amy and Brittany, what can we do to help? When you've got things scheduled, we'll coordinate family get togethers around that. HOW DOES THAT SOUND EVERYBODY?
Andy, at BYU, is waiting to hear if he got into the advertising program. Rachel is waiting to go to Ghana for a field study this spring and summer. Rob and Shante are waiting to hear about his MBA acceptance. Jack hangs around Will's room waiting for him to come home from school--it is so sweet. Will waits for Jack to wake up from his nap.
Al is usually waiting to get on another airplane and fly home. I'm often waiting at the airport to pick him up. I'm also waiting for SING ME TO SLEEP to come out (March 4th!) and to hear if Penguin will publish the sequel to TAKEN BY STORM that I finished at Thanksgiving.
With all this waiting, I hope we all learn to be patient!
Al and I did get to go on the same airplane all the way to Oahu to see our friend Don Nielsen in the hospital, visit with his wife, Alicen, and take a tour of the PCC from the best tour guide on the planet. Thanks, Kelsey!
REUNION NOTE: There was some discussion regarding having a family reunion this year down here in Phoenix at Thanksgiving time. Lucy and I would love to host the family ANY TIME, but after surveying the troops, we don't think that this year at Thanksgiving will work for most of the family. How about we put Phoenix on the back burner and get together as a family in SLC before/during/after Brittany's wedding? Isn't that where our family should be in 2010? So, Amy and Brittany, what can we do to help? When you've got things scheduled, we'll coordinate family get togethers around that. HOW DOES THAT SOUND EVERYBODY?
Amy. Hi! I guess everyone knows our exciting news that Brittany is engaged and getting married August 14! If anyone wants an excuse for a fun weekend out in Utah, we would absolutely love it if you could come. It is so beautiful and there is so much to do. I'm taking a trip out there in March to go wedding dress shopping with Brittany!
Texas is growing on us. It has been one of their coldest winters on record, so it makes us feel at home. Colton even went on a couple campouts with the Boy Scouts when it was only in the 20's. Sean and Colton are starting the spring lacrosse season, and Brian plays on a flag football team. I have started taking down some outdated wallpaper and painting. Larry has been very busy at work keeping track of all those hamburgers. We've been trying to find all the fun things to do around here so if anyone comes to visit we can show you a great time!
We really love and appreciate you guys. Since the reunion, my kids can't get over how fun it would be to have so many brothers and sisters. I am so glad we all happened into the same family!
Texas is growing on us. It has been one of their coldest winters on record, so it makes us feel at home. Colton even went on a couple campouts with the Boy Scouts when it was only in the 20's. Sean and Colton are starting the spring lacrosse season, and Brian plays on a flag football team. I have started taking down some outdated wallpaper and painting. Larry has been very busy at work keeping track of all those hamburgers. We've been trying to find all the fun things to do around here so if anyone comes to visit we can show you a great time!
We really love and appreciate you guys. Since the reunion, my kids can't get over how fun it would be to have so many brothers and sisters. I am so glad we all happened into the same family!
Ken (via Aubrey). Nothing really new from our side! Leah graduates from high school in a few months. She just got her senior pictures taken...beautiful!! She still works at TJMaxx. Dad is just doing his own thing down in Tekoa, making lots of progress on the building. It looks really good! As for me, I'm just busy with school. I got hired as a caller for "Vandal Connect," so I'll be calling and getting donations from alumni; as if I needed one more thing on my plate! I hope to compete in "A Chair Affair", a design competiton in Boise in April, but I guess we will see! CONGRATS BRITTANY!!!! We love you all! Miss you terribly!
