MiKayla’s Baptism

The Baptism Rainbow

by Lynne M. Durkee / ga05172007

The rainbow shows a promise that God has made to me.

If I choose to obey then I can always see

That rainbows are not made just for God alone;

Rainbows help me remember promises of my own.

We would like to invite everyone to come to MiKayla’s Baptism. It will be Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Shelley South Stake Center at 675 S. Milton. It will begin at 9:30 a.m. They ask that all family meet in the chapel 10 minutes before baptism begins. We would like all uncles and grandfathers to stand in on the confirmation. We look forward to seeing everyone that can make it.

"Baptism into this Church is a serious thing. It represents a covenant made with our Heavenly Father. It is much more than a right of passage. It is a gateway to a new manner of living, and a new road on which to walk that leads to immortality and eternal life. It was never intended as a dead end. It was intended to open a glorious and wonderful way of life to all who would walk in obedience to the commandments of God." - President Gordon B. Hinckley

Ashby California Adventure!!

So we're baaacccckkk!! We had an awesome time and thought we'd share some moments with ya'll! Tylar cried when we left Disneyland on Friday night because she didn't want to go! I don't blame her, it is "the happiest place on earth" ya know!! It was fun to remember the times we went there when we were younger

The first picture we were waiting for the "Parade of Dreams" to start and it was an amazing parade! It had gotten kind of chilly so we were snuggling! I had to get a picture because Ethan thinks he's getting to big to snuggle so I had to get a picture so I had proof that it actually happened!!

The next picture is from California Adventrue park! Everything was being decorated for Halloween while we were there and as with most things at Disneyland it was over the top! We thought mom would appreciate the giant candycorn! (they're not real mom!)

We were pretty excited to get our picture with Mickey. We actually had to go to his house to have it taken!

Our last picture is from the Wild Animal Park. Can you tell which one is Lance!!

The Plane Will Only Turn Left

Dad and I are having trouble voting. I think it will be completed next year (I have my fingers crossed for that), but Dad says never. Maybe that should be the vote. Who is right Mom, or Dad.

The other wing is still a work in progress, and if both wings are on, maybe it would go straight and also right and left.

There is still a lot to be done. But, every little bit moves it closer to being airborn. Any time anyone is bored and needs something to do, Dad is always willing to go to the hangar and spend a few quality hours tinkering.

Jellystone 2007

Hey Boo Boo?...where d'ya put the pic a nic basket? Could we have asked for better conditions for this hike? No bugs! No rain! No rangers at the hot springs! Yahoo! The kids did great; they really learned to push past some challenging moments. Let's hear it for Mariah, I mean the girl hurled her guts out and still hiked out 10 miles carrying her own pack. And I think Tylar shocked us all, that girls a trooper

The time of year was ideal. The river was lower and easier for the kids to cross. It also helped to regulate the temp of the pools (not too many cold swirls). You could sit and soak without getting eaten by deer flies and mosquitoes. Not to mention there was not a single other group to fight with over the best pools.

I can't wait for next year! I bet Denise already has our campsites reserved :)

Torrey 2007

This year's trip to Torrey was awesome! Everyone (with the exception of Dean and Heather) was able to be there and support Granny and Gramps. It felt pretty good to see Grandma win the prize for having the most family members in attendance. The highlight of the trip was of course the fantastic four wheeling trails and beautiful landscape. Other than the big $$ spent on gas, the kids getting electrocuted in the swimming pool and Debbie wrecking her brand new dirt bike, I would say it was the prefect family reunion.

I love this pic of Dono man looking cool... Do you think he is ready to get riding or just fall asleep?