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Happy Birthday to Ev!

 Happy Birthday to Everett! Here are some pictures from his junior high years:


Fall camping at Hope Campground.
Everett loved his little sister:


Everett was an enthusiastic Scouter.
The fall of his 7th grade year, Everett played football. He would be quick to tell you that I was not that supportive but we let him do it--and we came to his games!
 He had a lot of practices and didn't get a lot of playing time--so he decided one season was enough for him. Basketball was his real love.

Making hats with a hat loom.



Arches:
Turning 13:





Running through the sand flies at our staycation at the Great Salt Lake
Tibble Fork reservoir:

His Pokemon pinata for one of his classes--maybe Spanish? He was very proud of this creation.




Everett's Eagle project for the Utah Valley Hospital NICU:  Shaping pillows for the babies

Eagle Court of Honor with Garrett and Lincoln:
Getting his patriarchal blessing from Grandpa Broadbent:
With his best friend Gehrig at Halloween:
Thanksgiving football:




Everett made good progress on the piano in junior high:






Turning 12:
Ordained a teacher:
Hiking Mt. Timpanogos:

In 9th grade, Everett started going to the high school for band since we had a problem with the junior high teacher. He took trombone lessons as well as piano lessons and continued to improve.







With Cousin Frances at a memorial for Alice, May 2013
Turning 15:

Happy Birthday, Everett! We're glad to have you in our family!

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