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Family History Moment, March 2016

A picture of Lincoln from his mission with a soon-to-be familiar face in the background!

March 6, 2016 (written by Scott)

Yesterday, Ev, Su, Cam, and I went to SLC to help my mother with painting, drywall, and yard work. Talmage went to the stake powwow and was the only student in Citizenship in the Community. Everett's bball team lost in the OHS intramural tournament. He consoled himself by playing in the Mountain View Intramural bball tournament. Su and T are still both in track. Talmage's friends have apparently dropped out. Camille made a little yarn bunny in activity days, but then shredded it for fun. Su, T, Min, Cam, Paula, and I watched Ella Enchanted last night. Camille visited the kidney clinic in SLC. Her creatinine is a little higher, so we're pushing fluids a little more. Paula taught the RS lesson today and almost ran out of material. Susanna drove us to SLC to my mother's house. She has 8 hours driving in. Su, T, and E had a combined activity at the Bean Museum. It was a scavenger hunt.




At the Airbnb in Baton Rouge

March 20, 2016 (Scott)

Almost 2 weeks ago, Paula went to Baton Rouge, LA, to help take care of Katie while David and Stephanie bought a new house (Stephanie kept Felix with her.) They are moving there in a few weeks.

Today we attended the Provo City Center Temple dedication at our stake center. Elder Oaks pronounced the prayer, in which he prayed for those of our country's leaders who were advancing the cause of religious freedom. Talmage attended the stake and BYU merit badge powwows. He earned photography, game design, animation, and Citizenship in the community. He has partials in family life and personal management. Su and T had their first track meet of the season. T ran the 100, 200, 400, and 4x100. Su ran the 100, 200, 400, and 4x400. They nearly lapped the 7th grade girls. Mindy played in a recital yesterday.

Ev and I camped with the priests and teachers in Alamo, NV. We helped wrestle calves while some ranchers branded, ear-marked, inoculated, and castrated them. We took care of about 80 cows.





I'm feeling sorry for those calves!

Paula's mother and father returned from their mission to Boston last week. They spoke in church the next day and we hosted 54 for dinner afterwards. Camille got new glasses which she seldom wears.



Grandma with her granddaughters
Grandma and grandpa with their grandchildren

All the people wearing purple




March 27, 2016 (Scott)

Paula attended the Republican caucus and was re-elected as secretary. Paula and I went to the Provo temple and then ate at "Thai on the Fly" with Garrett, Jan, and Sallie. Susanna registered for OHS classes. Su & T had a track meet this week.

Everett aerated lawns and earned $140 after expenses. He also worked both Fri. and Sat. at Old Spaghetti Factory and earned $110 both nights. So now he is finished with his mission savings. Mindy has a bad cold and stayed home from church today. She lost her dragon pet when she left it on the back of the car. Talmage went on a campout to Battle Creek.


Talmage's jr. high choir

Susanna's jr. high choir






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