Oct. 18, 2009

Hello family--I finally figured out how to do this. Hopefully I will be able to contribute more now. I enjoyed reading about Laura's family and Garet's family. I hope that you enjoy the pictures. I hope that the rest of the family will contribute now. I added my pictures first because Marshall had to show me how with his camera. Hopefully the more that I do this the better I will get. Just to tell a little about what our family has been doing. Jaden finished his football season about 3 weeks ago. The team was a 6th, 7th, & 8th grade combined. He got to play about 1/2 of each game. He did good when he got in. He was not afraid to tackle or be tackled. I just prayed every game that he wouldn't get hurt--that's a Mom for you!! We had Parent/Teacher conferences and got straight A's. All the teachers love having him in their class because he always has a big smile and a cheerful attitude. When ever I ask him how his day as gone he replys "Great". He is now on to wrestling. They don't start BB until after Christmas. They do it different up here in the north! Tyler finished out his JV football season with a perfect record. He did really well. The first game he made this long pass for a touchdown and for a second I wanted to pull out my phone to call Dad--then realized he probably already knew. He had a really good year--throwing at least 2 touchdown passes a game and at least running in 2. I did miss Dad though because he always came to at least 1 game and it was fun to talk about those games with Dad. Tyler also plays on Varsity. He is the back-up QB and when one of the starters gets hurt or needs a rest he will play. He has played in every varsity game and has even made a couple of touchdowns. Tyler did good on his report card. Could have done better if he would ever do his homework! Makenzie is taking piano and keeping us all on our toes. She loves to be in charge of home evening. She gives really good lessons. They boys love for her to take their turn. She is doing really good in school and always trys her best. Marshall and I are busy with work and keeping up with the kids. Our Elder is doing really well. We are so proud of him and what he has been able to accomplish. He is going to be transfered this week and so we are all anxious to see where he will be going next. He loves studying about the gospel. We love that he shares his testimony with us in his letters. The greatest blessing of having a missionary is the testimony and strength he brings to our family. We are excited to start our countdown. His motto for the rest of his mission is "no regrets". He is working hard to be the best missionary he can be. I am so grateful for my testimony of this church and I am so grateful for family. The memories and experiences that you have with your family is what you take into the eternities. Love to all--Robyn