Just when you think Spring is going to SPRING....

........ it snow's some more!

The kids played in the snow for hours because it was the "good" packing snow. They made snowballs bigger than they were.

The sun was shining the whole time they were playing and it got "really warm" according to them. That night they couldn't figure out how they got sunburns on their faces when it was still winter time. I guess I need to educate my kids a little better!

Fall + Family = pictures!

Sadie's lucky day!!!

Yesterday was one of those crazy days when everyone in the family had to be in several different places at the same time. Gary had to do pageant security at the temple grounds and he took Spencer with him. Mikaela had tournament games to be to in Ephraim, so Chelsea took her over. Jessica & I both had pageant dinners, so that left Sadie having to go with me. I had to take money and so that made it easy for Sadie to sit and help Grandma Maylett pass out plates. For an opening Thurs. night, it was extremely busy and we fed over 800 people...... needless to say we ran out of food and had to turn people away.
The highlight of the night was when Sister Cheryl C. Lant, the general primary president of the church, came to have dinner with our stake leaders. Sadie just happened to be standing by me when she came in with President & Jannie Hintze. Jannie grabbed Sadie and introduced her to Sister Lant. Sister Lant was so cute with her and asked her if she liked primary and told her how much she loved the primary children. As she was talking to her, I leaned over and explained to Sadie that Sister Lant is one of those people that we get to watch and listen to during General Conference when we watch church on TV. That's when her eyes lit up and she kind of understood how "neat" it was to meet her. Then Sister Lant asked Sadie if she knew why she got to talk on TV, and then explained to her that she was the "President" for all the primary children in the whole world. WOW!! How fun for Sadie!! Sister Lant's husband asked Sadie if her mom had a camera on her phone so that we could take a picture. Luckily I had my phone(it's a dinosaur), but it does take pictures. Before she was done, she asked Sadie if she could have a hug, and Sadie gladly gave her a hug.
What a lucky/great day for Sadie!

State Champs!!!

Yeah! Manti took state in softball! The whole tournament was extremely exciting right to the end. Chelsea had a great tournament and was voted onto the all-tournament team. Her defense was awesome and she came through with some great hits/bunts/sacrifices. It was fun to watch her do so well and to see the team work together and WIN.

The first day they beat Altamont 28-0, and So. Summit 7-0. The next day they beat Richfield 10-0, and San Juan 8-0. On Sat. they played San Juan again and lost 2-1, so they had to play the "what-if" game. They ended up winning that game 6-3. If you want to see some highlights from KSL go to their websight and watch the short segment on our game. Here is the link: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=504&sid=6438325

It is toward the end, but fun to watch.

The last play of the game was to Chelsea at 2nd base and then the celebration started!!!

Way to go Manti!!

MHS Homecoming 2008

School got out early on Friday for the big parade down main street. Jessica rode on the band float. If you look really close, she is right in the middle playing her flute.
Chelsea rode with the volleyball team. They haven't had much of a winning season, but they sure have looked good in all their "apparel" that they have had to buy. $$$$$$$$$$

Chelsea really got into the spirit of things and painted her face for the big game. What a nerd!! But she had a good time. If you look in the back ground, you can see Gary in his "Manti red" shirt. He is such a great alumnus! Go Templars.

The pep band played lots of songs to get the crowd cheering through out the game. This is the fun part of band. Jessica and the freshmen thought this was the coolest thing since sliced bread. She had a great "first" homecoming. Manti did win the game 29-21(so Gary says) against North Summit.

Saturday was the homecoming dance. Chelsea had a date with Jacob Rasmussen from Ephraim. They started off the day going in the mountains on four wheelers, then came down and got cleaned up and went to Manti House Inn for dinner. Then they went to the dance and then to watch a movie. She had a great time and they went with a real good group of kids. She borrowed her dress from a friend and she looked darling in it. Can you believe she is old enough to go on dates??????????

Powder Puff

One of the highlights of homecoming was the Powder Puff game. Chelsea being a Jr. this year was able to participate. And get this......... she was the quarter back. All 5 feet 1 inch of her. She did a little passing, a lot of handing off, and a bunch of running the ball. She was #91. The Jr's ended up losing 6-12, but they played really good and it was really fun to watch!



Eventhough they weren't victorious, they came out with smiles.

"Little Blake"

Nate and Haylee finally got little Blake here on Sept. 23rd. We are so excited for them!!! He was 8lbs. 6oz. and all "cheeks". Too cute.

Here is a picture of Haylee when she was born next to a picture of Blake. It's fun to see if they look anything alike. You can be the judge.
Congratulations Nate & Haylee!! You did a great job! He is a doll!