BROCK'S JOURNEY

A few pix of Brock from past...........

Brock has had a busy past 6 months. He played on the Viewmont High School Lacrosse team- both the sophomore and the j.v. teams. He has worked extremely hard on his conditioning and his lacrosse skills. He practiced and played in all kinds of weather this season - rain, wind, snow, more rain and just a little bit of sun. Both the sophomore and j.v. teams had winning records so all their hard work paid off.
Brock also had a BIG birthday in April and turned Sweet 16! That is always a fun birthdahy and one of those milestone birthdays. He has perfected the stick in the Civic and is now a for real licensed driver.
Raymond ordained Brock to the office of a priest a few days after his birthday. We are so proud of him for being worthy to being able to advance in the priesthood.

Whew! Where did the time go? It doesn't seem too long ago that Brock was a little boy running around in a mask and cape. We love him in our family and have really enjoyed him the past 9 months as an "only" child. We love you Brock! Hopefully the next 16 years won't go as fast as the first 16 have. Whew!

"Cheesehead" Brock - Cole's birthday present to Brock.

Brock with Grandpa Donald & Grandma Aldene

Brock's Beatles key chain!

Brock with his official driver's license! Yay!

Stephanie's Graduation

MCKENZIE'S GRADUATION DAY!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MCKENZIE!! She graduated on April 22nd from Weber State University with her nursing degree. She has worked hard and has really enjoyed her time learning all the ins and outs of becoming an R.N. We had a fun time attending a dinner recognizing all the graduating nursing students from the WSU/USU campus and then watching her "walk" thru graduation ceremonies and receiving her diploma. We are so proud of her and know she will be a fabulous nurse. Way to go McKenzie!

April Showers

Yesterday we had this most distressing day in April so far: snow! Although it was very beautiful, it was crazy that this madness continues.  I am pretty sure that we'll still see those May flowers, it just now a matter of when?  This year?  

The good news is that by late afternoon all of this had melted and we were back to green grass.  

Lindsey is Two

Today is Lindsey's second, I mean 2nd, I mean she is two birthday!  How can the last two years sped by so quickly?  She is charming, sassy, bold, and darling.  She is happy and giggly.  She loves being the youngest of a busy household and is adored (most of the time!) by her older brothers and sisters.  She is just a little piece of heaven in our family and we are simply crazy about her and grateful that she is here and in our family!  

Here's to you Lindsey!

Skiing with the Luczaks

Here is our day skiing at Alta in pictures. It was a perfect day for sure!

Maddi & Merri



Anne & Maddi

Merri & Anne

Fran, Merri & Anne

Maddi ready to hit the slopes!

Maddi, Fran & Merri!

Rick and his girls.

Fran & Merri

Maddi & Fran

All the girls!

Rick, Fran, Merri, Maddi & Anne

Picabo Merri

Lindsay Vonn Maddi

Fracus

Merri & Maddi

Directing the Lord's Work

Currently, my calling in our ward is to teach the Gospel Doctrine class.  I am always seeking to learn more and to understand what it is I should share and to teach to those members and friends that may be my class.  

The lesson this Sunday is "They Straightway Left Their Nets."  This is about Jesus Christ calling his Twelve Apostles and also his announcing that he is indeed the Messiah, the One that has been prophesied of and the One that they have been waiting to come.  

The Church has so many marvelous aids to help us in our own study and in further magnifying our calling as we all strive to come unto Christ.  That is what it is all about.  

This interview with Elder David A. Bednar, an Apostle of the Lord, is perfect for more understanding; I am going to share this with my class tomorrow, I also wanted to share this with you as well and hope that you, as I have, will have your own testimony strengthened about these men and His work.

Welcome Elder Jones

We here who are in living and yes, surviving and thriving!) in the Central Plains aka the frozen land, want to extend a huge (Brrrrrrr) welcome to Elder Cole Handy Big Boy Jones.  What a delight it will be to have him near!  He is fearless and resolute about his commitment as a representative of the Savior.  And, his Mommy (and Daddy) have prepared him both spiritually, emotionally, and well, yes temporally!  Hurray for long unders, warm boots, warm coats, hats, gloves/mittens, woolen socks.  Ain't it a great thing?  

Minneapolis Forecast

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Feb 1

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