Reunion

Hey we have started thinking about food and what to cook so I was wondering if we could get a head count from the head of each family. I know some aren't planning on coming and was wondering who they were and if the married/collage kids were coming and if we should plan on them.
Thanks if everyone just replies in the comments it will make it easy i think
Btw the shaws are 2 adults and 5 kids yes collin eats more then kirsten or zoe at this point so i would count him as a kid

Wonderful Baptism

So we had a grand, and wanted to thank everyone who was able to come to June's and Maddison's baptism. We had lots of family, fun and food. As far as I can tell nobody or nothing was permanently damaged, and Carra escaped without cake being thrown at her. I may not have won on the Wii, but my capture the flag team only lost one time. Thanks all of you for making it a special day! Cathe

Timothy's Quarters

Timothy is collecting the 50 state quarters. He needs: South Carolina, Mississippi, Michigan, Iowa, and Utah - Alaska and Hawaii - come out later this year. Keep an eye out for them. He will trade you a quarter that he already has for the one he needs.

Help Needed

Mark and Marsha just flew their youngest son, Gunner, to the valley to a heart surgical center. He had blood clots and was bleeding. The doctors will operate as soon as they can now and Ray said it would take seven hours. (This is from his Grandpa and Grandma) Ray ask us to notify the family and ask for prayers for the little guy. Will let you know more as soon as we hear--which will be awhile as we are headed for Prescott as soon as get thru with my last therepy session tomorrow.

Directions for June and Madison's Baptism

For anyone who is coming to the baptism on Saturday at 10am, I thought I would send you some directions:

After you pass Dewey, on HWY 69, you want to take a right at Fain Rd (which become AZ-89 Alt). This is at a stop light after you pass the View Point Subdivision, I would guess 3-5 miles before Prescott Valley. This will wind along the backside of Prescott Valley and Prescott. You want to take a left at the Pioneer Parkway exit/stoplight. This will take you to Willow Creed Road. When you see the car dealerships look for the light at Sandretto Drive. Take a right on Sandretto drive and this will take you right to the Stake Center.

If you want to mapquest it for yourself the address is: 1101 Sandretto Drive, Prescott, AZ
My address is: 464 N Granada Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ

To get back to my house after or before the baptism you will return to the AZ-89 ALT-(or Pioneer Parkway it getting on in Prescott) Take a right at the Glassford Hills exit. Take a left at Spouse Dr. A left on Spring Rd, and then a right on Granada Dr.

Successful parenting

So tonight as I was tucking Aiden into bed I was discussing with him about the load of clothes he had failed to fold ALL DAY, and how he had to fold clothes everyday until he did it correctly (really he only has to fold two loads, and as you all know that doesn't cover it all, and the quality it pretty questionable when it is done). I explained that everybody does a little so mom doesn't have to do it all. Then I went on to explain that I had him do chores so that when he was big and lived by himself, and had to do all the chores, then he would know how. I immediately knew I was wrong when terror streaked across his face and he started bawling. He was sobbing hard as he said, "I don't want to live without you." Needless to say even after I explained that he could always live with me and dad, I still had to hold him until he fell asleep, still crying. All in all I think I was successful in traumatizing my child, and now I will go fold some clothes.

Summer Fun

The kids are busy with swimming and baseball. Swim Team is keeping Marie, Hanna, and Vashtia very busy. Vashtia is also in the championship Minor Girls fast pitch game on Friday. We will be glad when the week is over. We are looking forward to seeing all the cousins at the baptisms or at the family reunion. Summer time just seems to fly by. We miss everyone.

New Snowflake Temple President

President Lewis Tenney and his wife Mary have been called as the New Snowflake Temple President. They will take over in November. We can not believe it is time for a new President and Matron.