Pops

My dad got a HUGE elk, but he hasn't emailed me pictures yet. Still, you are welcome to congratulate him.

Jesse has moved to Provo, and Sammy's "good friend" Colton has gone to Ghana on his mission. Susannah has started hair school. Sara is having a boy. I cut my hair really short. . .

Amy shot her first wedding and it is awesome. You can see a sampling if you are her friend on Facebook or over at her blog, which is linked in the sidebar.

I'm scraping the barrel here. Send me news!

Lotsa News

Well, much has been happening around the family tree. James was in a serious car accident on his mission in which the car was totally smashed, but he escaped with a cut on his head. Was this a case of superhero powers or was it a blessing? I'd say probably both, since his mother is a Wonder Woman who was praying for him a lot.

John has become engaged to the lovely Hailey, and they will tie the proverbial knot in late November. Happy Thanksgiving to both of you. You'll have many things to be thankful for at that time, not the least of which will be your convenient escape from years in the Singles Wards. (No offense to those currently experiencing them. I actually enjoyed my sojourn there thanks to my many disco performances in ward talent shows, but I digress.)

All of our family actually congregated to one area for a photo. If you can guess which person under eight has not had his or her face photoshopped on, you are totally awesome. I would give a prize for this, but I'm busy trying not to let monstrous piles of laundry consume me at the moment.

Send me your news, family! Also, there is another family member who has joined the blogosphere. Check out the blog roll for Amy's skilled photography.

Welcome Home John

We'd like to extend a special Welcome Home to John, who arrived late at night on August 5th! Thanks for the pictures, Liz. You all look great. Elizabeth even sent me a nice video, which I thought I didn't know how to do, but I tried, and hopefully, here it is:

More Missionary News

James was transferred again, to his surprise. He is with a fairly new missionary and has great faith that they will be very successful together.

John is doing well and was able to have hamburgers for his birthday because he was teaching someone how to make American food. Apparently John's birthday is happier when it involves hamburgers, so I am pleased that he was blessed with his favorite on his special day. Not long now and he'll be home, too!

Welcome Home Jesse

Jesse is home today! We just barely arrived to catch him walking off the plane at the airport. Welcome back baby brother.

Elders, etc.

Sounds like John will be home in 27 days, and will speak August 10th at 9 am. For more information contact Aunt Helen.

Jesse comes home next Monday, and we are all giddy with anticipation.

Alex has finished an electric vehicle which has consumed him for a long time now, pictured below.

I hope all is well with you and yours. I have quit posting birthdays because I'd like myself to post more interesting news, and you probably all have access to that info anyway.

Also, I sent out invitations via email to everyone whose email address I have. If you follow the links and instructions, you too can post on this blog. If you need another invitation, let me know, and I'll re-send it. Alex and Annette have accepted, though I am still the lone rider post-er at present. I anxiously await more contributions. Thanks everyone!

More Pictures

Doesn't Aunt Laura look so caring in this picture? And Grandma looks happy in the background. Grandma is the best.

I love this one as much as the plain one of the N* family. Speak no evil, hear no evil, see no evil. Good advice for any family with teenagers in the house.

Grace Anne and Sammy Grace just cruising. I'm pretty sure little Grace didn't stop cruising the whole blessed day!

I know I already posted this picture, but is it just me or do Erica and Grace face look like they could be sisters?