Monday, January 31, 2022

January 2002--Priesthood Ordinations, Keith's family activities



Mordecai was ordained a Teacher by his father.  


Mike and Desi's family--January, 2022


Grant and James were ordained Priests by their father.  Here they are in their meeting room, the Scout room that has been converted to their use.  The group refurbished a ping pong table, decorated the walls with their favorite pictures, and keep snacks in the B closet.  

Daniel was also ordained a Priest the same day in Idaho and we were able to listen to the blessing.  


Keith and Kim in 2000




Kira performed very well in her second meet.  She had the highest score in the bars of the 72 competitors.  




Keith and Kim purchased another car for Talisa and later for Kira to drive.  

Talisa is enjoying competitive volleyball while Kira does gymnastics.  


Julie's birthday 



Kristilyn and the younger children's flight from Seattle was cancelled so the whole family had another long drive back to Utah.  They enjoyed the pool in an overnight break to the trip.  
 




Sarah--15 1/2 months 

Spencer -- 15 1/2 months 

The twins are very mobile and are starting to use words.  Spencer's favorite phrase is "Uh oh!"  Sarah has always eagerly waved "Hi" and tossed kisses.  


Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Charlotte and Kate's baptism in Arizona, January 2022


Brandon, Charlotte, Melody, Kate --January 8, 2022


Arizona Sunrise 


Melody at Gilbert Temple 


Living waters 

Incredible diversity of creation even in the same kind of rock.  


We had fun at the new Gilbert Regional Park.  


Kate and Charlotte love their scooters!

Victoria is a climber


The park has a lot of vertical rise with the difficulty increasing with the height. 

It was amazing to pick sweet oranges off the trees in their yard.  

The playset gets plenty of use in the mild 70 degree days.  


Charlotte, Victoria, and Kate sing and dance.  
 

Victoria in the tree.  


Brandon holding Victoria, Melody with Charlotte and Kate in front.  

Lori, Kathryn, Kate, Charlotte, and John--Grandparents at the baptism


With Brandon's parents Jeffrey and Lori in 2016 in Utah.  

Charlotte, Brandon, and Kate -- getting ready



Kate


Charlotte 


Charlotte 
Kate 
Victoria 






Brandon and Melody  


Pyramid--Victoria on top of Charlotte and Kate

Charlotte and Kate with their scripture totes in the "cabin."


Charlotte with games in the "cabin"  


Picking up the girls after school.  

Kathryn and John 

Victoria is very strong and has excellent physical abilities.  

We loved playing in Victoria Park.  


Cactus in bloom 


Victoria is a character!