Sister Anderson

Dear Trauntwein and Myrna
 
I.m writing this to let you know that mother is dying. She would not let the doctors take more of her leg, she wanted to go home and she will. It is a little hart on everybody to se her laying there just waiting for here to die We take turns being with her night and day. She does not communicate but we think that she knows we are there and she likes to here us talking. She sleeps most of the time. She does not get any dialyses anymore. The doctor says it will be better for her to dye X-Hotmail-From: from a kidneystop than from the “koldbrand” in her leg. They keep her out of pain. Will you leave a message for Strates at the Manti temple. So he knows. This is hart on everybody, please put her name on the prayerroll. I don’t  know when I have a chance to go.
Love Else

Directions to Fabuloso Kirsten's‏

Take I-70 East (about 435.5 miles)

Exit onto C470 East toward Colorado Springs (you'll go about 30 miles on this road)

Exit onto I-25 South toward Colorado Springs (you'll go about 40 miles on I-25)

Take the Interquest exit and head East (I believe the off-ramp wraps you in a circle over the Freeway)  

Turn Left onto Voyager Pkwy (I believe it's the first stop light; on the corner there will be a huge church that says "World Prayer Center")

Stay on Voyager, you'll see a housing development on your left called "Trail Ridge South"

From Voyager, take your second left (entrance-wise) into the development onto Longs Peak Trail

Take your first right onto Lookout Springs Dr.; we're second from the end (1312) on your right hand side.

(total miles = +/- 560 miles)

Let me know if any of this is confusing.

Love you guys!  Can't wait to see you Friday!

Kirsten

A photo of Nephi girls heading to Girl's State

Help!

Dear Myrna,
I'm not sure what the problem is. I'll phone you this afternoon and talk
about why you can't open them.

Donnette

From Vance Gibson

No matter how bad you are, you couldn't be as bad as this!

From Melanie

I didn't know that I could rub off on you from clear out here, but it seems like I have sent my witchery to you.. I had an interesting day too. I am sure that there are more to come just like them. You know what your mother always said, "It could be worse." To which you always replied, "Yeah, right." :)

Melanie

We really do love you!

Myrna: To all of the children in the family. You each have a unique part in this family that is ever evolving. We do know that you are each important to the family. Some of you think that you can be less than essential, but that is not true.

We love our daughter Melanie and we are sorry that she is so far away. She is far away in miles but not in love.

It is time to do the temple work for Edna. By a happy chance, the Grundvigs have made it possible to do that work. Unfortunately, not everyone could be present. This excerpt from a note sent by Melanie lets us know that she was sorry to not be there but still was gracious enough to want the work done right away.

From Melanie: I am not even close enough to do anything with any of you. I would love to live near the rest of you. I know it was important to have Edna's work done. I didn't want you to wait until the summer, Edna didn't want it to wait this long as many of you have had the impressions about her that you she has wanted the work done. I wish that I could help with David, with Julie with AnnMarie and even with Siovhan. I feel alone when the family gets together. You can't stop getting together--the family needs that and I need to know that you are all so close.  

From Mom: Melanie, you are always gracious and you are always helpful. We know that you feel frustrated at times because you are miles away. We love you. We wish that you lived next door but, for whatever reason, that is not where Heavenly Father wants you.

We know that you wish that you could be closer in distance so that you would feel closer in being a part of the family. However, you are the one who is always working to make certain that everyone is included. No matter how far away you are, you think of all of the family. You are ever the "big sister" who wants all the younger siblings to be happy. You work to make my life, as mom, easier and happier. I am grateful for you. Yes, I would like to have you close enough to hug you, physically, but I can hug you mentally and I do.

You are a good daughter. Your sisters idolize you. Your brothers admire the woman you are. Dad thinks that he is lucky to have you. It is OK. The next time we have an important temple name to do, we will make certain that we wait for you. I few months will not make that much difference in the eternal scheme of things.

Helping Kirsten Leave Texas

I am fine. Howard is in town for the next few weeks. It should be okay. I haven't done anything on my own for a few years now, and it might give me a chance to get away and do something to help for a change. I always hear how everyone needs help, but can't help. Now that the children are old enough, I can leave them, and they can do some projects and homework until Howard gets home in the afternoon. It would be nice for me if Siovhan were closer, just so she could drop by, but the children will be fine. You know how that goes, you left children for weeks at a time to come and help me with my babies when they were born, and some of them not much older than the ones that I have now. They will survive. The Lord will protect them. 

Howard is trying to get me a flight for Friday. That way I will have a half day Friday, all day Saturday, as well as Monday, Tuesday and then fly home on Wednesday. Jared will be there on Thursday and they will leave Friday. I hope that Kirsten can do a lot this week and then we will break things down and put them in the garage until Jared and his brother can load the van. 

I wasn't trying to make you feel guilty. I told you that I knew you liked to help and you have moved so many of the kids that you had become a pro. I also know that you can help with the girls in a way that only Grandmas can--that is why I asked you. I was aware that there might not be a possibility for you to help, so I told you I would see if I could help. Moving is always so stressful. I am grateful that AnnMarie thought enough to help Kirsten fly. That way it makes it so that I can go and help. AnnMarie is always so good to her siblings. She seems to be the go to girl.

Take care. I will let you know when I get the flights and would you let me know if AnnMarie is going to take her cell phone with her on your trip? That way Kirsten can call with questions and ease her mind, if she needs. Thank you.

Love, Mel

1959 Winning Kenilworth Baseball Team

The names of the players are:

Front row: Ron Jewkes, Eugene Crocco, Larry Regis, Tom Conover, Willy Muskgrave 

Back row: Dick (Don) Trauntvein, Paul Montoya, Paul Johnson, Floyd Zimlock, Carlyle Berensen, Louie Crocco, Frank Vendetti 

Here is the information you requested about the Carbon County Historical Society.  I have attached a file of the Kenilworth team.

There are indexes to all of the Carbon County Historical Society journals here:

http://www.lofthouse.com/USA/Utah/carbon/cchs.html

The last journal will be going to press on Monday and will be available in a week or two.

One more thing.  I did a search for Trauntvein on this webpage http://www.lib.utah.edu/digital/unews/ and found a couple interesting items.  If you haven't searched on it yet - try it out.

Have a good evening.

Kathy Hamaker

Donnette Smith and Myrna Work to Share Photos With BYU

Dear Myrna,

I hate to have you send anymore pictures today or this address will be shut down, too. But I think having the ?? in the name of Claude's picture has stopped the picture from being opened here. Could you send it without the question marks.

Later:


I had had that picture you called Claude and ?? - but I had thought it was Ray. I put it as Ray in the Smith FamilyHistoryCD - but I'm glad you knew who it was. Did it say on it? (Note from Myrna--yes, on the back.)

You sent a picture of a CCC Camp. How did that figure in the story?
Thanks for all your help.
That picture of the group with the flag must have been taken when they signed up because the clothes of Claude and Ray are identical.

In the picture - Smiths in cavalry - the men in two rows in front of a tent. Is Ray 4th from right in front?

Donnette

Kenilworth Photos

To: Kathy Hamaker, Helen Trauntvein, Eva Dixon. 

Dear Kathy,

My husband  grew up in Kenilworth. His name  is Tim (Leonard) Trauntvein and he is  the son of Henry and Gladys Trauntvein,  long-time residents of the  community. We are trying to put together some  photos for our  grandchildren (and for a project for one, in particular) and would like to get the ones you have on the  site in a  larger format. Is there a charge? 

Myrna Trauntvein  

Helen Wrote:

Myrna: When I  spoke with Tim Friday evening about what pictures of Kenilworth I located in  the Utah Historical LIbrary. I indicated there are a total of 26. I did make a  copy of 6 of the ones that might be helpful for Brigittas' project and sent to her. I told Tim for my Christmas gift to himself, Don and Eva this year- I am  going to make up a binder with a copy of all 26 in it for them. They are  black and white pictures- the earliest one was dated 1901 0r 1906, I don't  recall, the last one was dated 1945. 

Love  Helen

About Family CDs

Myrna, I'm sorry, I think my age is catching up and affecting my memory.  I've been meaning to write and thank you for the first CD that you sent, then you sent the second batch of CDs, and I've still not sent a thank you.  That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!.  Actually, it's a very poor excuse.  You've very obviously spent a lot of time gathering and sending me these CDs, and I can't possibly tell you how much I appreciate it.  Every time I start looking at them, the memories and feelings come rushing back, both good and bad.  But it is nice to go back for awhile when things seemed easier and better. (even though they probably weren't).
Again, thank you very much for giving me this gift!
I love and miss you -

Dave 
David M. Childs 
Home Phone: (253) 922-0290 
Work Phone: (253) 896-5224 

Overview of Kenilworth, Utah

An overview of Kenilworth, Utah.

Kenilworth, Utah

 Once this building served as the Kenilworth store, post office and confectionary.

Kenilworth Street.

Photo of Kenilworth

Myrna wrote: Kathy Hamaker,

http://www.lofthouse.com/USA/Utah/carbon/photos1.html

I am interrested in the photos of Kenilworth that you have posted on the above site. Thanks, Myrna Trauntvein, 228 S. 300 East, Nephi, Utah 84648

Hi,
Thank you for visiting the Carbon County UTGenWeb webpage.  Two of the photographs that you requested are attached to this e-mail and I'll send additional e-mails with the others attached.  I have an additional photograph of Kenilworth that is not on the webpage.  It is a photograph of one of the baseball teams from Kenilworth.  One of the individuals in the photograph is Dick Trauntvine. Is he related to you?  Ronald W. Jewkes from Kenilworth has written a story about growing up in Kenilworth that will appear in the next Carbon County Historical Society journal that is scheduled to be published in the next week or two.  This photograph is included with the story.  If Dick Trauntvine is related to you I would appreciate knowing so I can correct the spelling of the name in the journal.   The spelling probably should be Trauntvein instead of Trauntvine?  Thanks again for writing.  Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.  Kathy Hamaker

Myrna wrote: Yes, the Dick referred to his my husband's brother. His name is Don "Dick" Trauntvein. That is the correct spelling. Thanks.

History from Carbon County

Kathy wrote: Hi Myrna,

Historical Journals - Nine historical journals have been published in the past years containing histories, photos and poems of interest to Carbon county residents. An index for each of these journals will be added in the future. These journals can be purchased for, members $4.00 and non-members $5.00, plus $1.00 postage. If you would like a copy of the journals send payment, name, address and request to Carbon County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1708, Price, UT 84501

Monthly Meetings - The Historical Society meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to listen to speakers and learn more about the history of the county. If you would like to join the Carbon County Historical Society membership dues are $10.00 per year due in January of each year. If you are interested in joining please send dues to the Carbon County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1708, Price, UT 84501. Please be sure to include your name, address, city, state and zip code.

There are indexes to all of the Carbon County Historical Society journals here:

http://www.lofthouse.com/USA/Utah/carbon/cchs.html

The last journal will be going to press on Monday and will be available in a week or two.

One more thing.  I did a search for Trauntvein on this webpage http://www.lib.utah.edu/digital/unews/ and found a couple interesting items.  If you haven't searched on it yet - try it out.

Have a good evening.

Kathy Hamaker


Myrna wrote: Thank you so much for the photos. They are really appreciated.

Yes, Dick (his nickname, his given name is really Don) Trauntvein is my husband’s brother. He lives in Logan, Utah. This is wonderful news that he is in a photo of baseball teams. How do I get on the mailing list for the Carbon County Historical Society journal?

Thanks again!

Myrna Trauntvein

Question, please answer.

Did all of you get the photo CDs I mailed to  you? 

What about the Mother’s Day gifts? If you didn’t get them, then I  need to let Deseret Book know so that we can get them to you.

Love,  Mom 

Todd wrote: Amy got hers today.  Thank you.

Melanie wrote: Yes, I got the book. I'm planning on keeping the book. I just got the DVD yesterday in the mail. We started watching it for Family Home Evening. It is very similar to the book, which is a good thing, because I loved the series. 

I did get all the photo CDs as well. Thank you very much.

Love,
Mel

Photos of Kenilworth

Kathy Hamaker: Hi,

Thank you for visiting the Carbon County UTGenWeb  webpage.

Two of the photographs that you requested are attached to this  e-mail and I'll send additional e-mails with the others attached.  I have  an additional photograph of Kenilworth that is not on the webpage.  It is  a photograph of one of the baseball teams from Kenilworth.  One of the  individuals in the photograph is Dick Trauntvine. Is he related to you?  

Ronald W. Jewkes from Kenilworth has written a story about growing up in  Kenilworth that will appear in the next Carbon County Historical Society  journal that is scheduled to be published in the next week or two. This  photograph is included with the story. If Dick Trauntvine is related to  you I would appreciate knowing so I can correct the spelling of the name in  the journal. The spelling probably should be Trauntvein instead of  Trauntvine?

Thanks again for writing.  Please let me know if there  is anything else I can do to help.  Kathy Hamaker

Myrna wrote: Yes, the surname is Trauntvein. Dick, his nickname, is officially named Don R. Trauntvein, and now lives in Logan, Utah.


Helen wrote:

Myrna: Thank  you for the message and the pictures- I have just determined how to print some  off- these did work. Also to let you know Don and Thelma do not have access to  a computer at this time. There is on in the Palmyra Library but is limited when  they can go use it. So they won't be able to receive any e-mails.

 Hope you are receiving much benefit from  the injection/s you had this Friday past. Love to  you-Helen

From Eva

Thanks for letting  me know about the blank ones; it isn't just you, sometimes ones from my missionary comp come blank as well.  I will never learn enough about computers.  

As I said lalst night , this is Dick sitting in my rocking chair in our yard in Clean Creek; he was a chubby little rascal.  I think the folks didn't take many pictures after we moved to Kenilworth.  The only ones I had of Tim I put iin the history book I made.  I will go through my albums soon and see if I have some I took after I got a camera for Christmas when I was twelve.  If I can find some, I will ge them copied for you.  I apparecieate all you do, thanks so much.   Love you,  Eva  

Glad to help anyway I can.  God blesss!.  FORGIVE THE MISTAKES, I AM TRYING TO GET USED TO A NEW KEYBOARD; EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SIMPLE ONE, SOME OF THE KEYS ARE STILL DIFFERENT THAN  I was used to.   Can't teach an old dog new tricks. 

Re: Kenilworth pictures‏

From Helen:
Hi, dear family: 
  Your Father called me last night to see if I have access to pictures of Kenilworth to help Brigette with her project.
  There is one fellow, whose Father used to be the principal  when we were in school - he took many pictures of Kenilworth-  left a message on his message machine, however the last time I spoke with him they were planning on pulling their house trailer down toward St. George- so have not heard back from him.
  I did go to the Utah Historical Society Archives today- they have a number of pictures taken many years ago of certain areas in Kenilworth. Most related to mining. 
   There are six that may be of value to go toward the project. The xerox copies of these will be in the mail tomorrow, Saturday 14th May. You should receive them on Monday or Tuesday- Don't know how much help they will be, sorry I couldn't get hold of anyothers. Don't know why I didn't ever take pictures there in all my growing up years. Guess I thought it would always be there.
   Hope all is well for each of you- keep safe and enjoy each day.  Uncle Don and Aunt Thelma are surely enjoying their very special opportunity to be missionaries in the Palmyra temple. What a blessed opportunity-right?
  My love to all of you. Aunt Helen

Kenilworth Mine Tramway

This is a photo of the Kenilworth Mine Tramway. Henry Trauntvein, Leonard's father, spent some of his mining career as superintendent of the mine.

To Kathy Hamaker: My husband grew up in Kenilworth. His name is Tim (Leonard) Trauntvein and he is the son of Henry and Gladys Trauntvein, long-time residents of the community. We are trying to put together some photos for our grandchildren and would like to get the ones you have on the site in a larger format. Is there a charge? 

Myrna Trauntvein

Helen Please Help with Photo ID

From Myrna: Am I right about the photos or not? Love, Myrna  

From Helen: Hi Myrna; The first picture-( 49.2KB)

is of me; the second picture ( 47.5KB) states "no preview" available: the third picture- I am the baby, Eva is the other  child; the fourth picture-(48 .7KB) states "no preview"  available. When I see the pictures not available I will  know who they are. Thanks. 

Thank you dear lady for loving and taking such  good care of my beloved Brother.    Love and appreciate you-  Helen

Guess What?

Myrna wrote: You got the main reason that we are mothers in most of the photos, right? By the way, I love watching Sorina. She sort of lives in her own world. It is so much fun watching her do things as though she were on the planet all by herself. Thanks for coming to make my day! Love, M 

Kimberly wrote: Thanks for having us.  Don’t tell Sorina she’s not completely in charge  She knows she is the boss!

Dane and Brigitta Piano Recital Invitation

Thursday, June 2, 2005
7pm
Layton Library

155 Wasatch Dr
Layton, UT 84041

Less than 1 hour
 

What is an editor? (From my former editor and friend at the Daily Herald)

From: Kaylene Armstrong <kaylene@newsroom.byu.edu>

thought you might get a kick out of this.
-k-

The definition of an editor is a person who knows a great deal about very
little and who goes on learning more and more about less and less, until
finally he or she knows practically everything about nothing.

-- 
Kaylene D. Armstrong
Editorial Director
The Daily Universe
152 BRMB
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84602
801-422-3840

Dixie Trauntveins

David just got his review at his job and did very well and got a raise. They want him to apply for a management position. He does work very hard. Guess how old David was on May 5?

Bree has sold four houses and has made extra pay in spiff (a special incentive to sell), in the last month. That isn’t counting her commission or her base monthly. Bree goes to as many of her meetings as she

can.

Erin just celebrated her fifth birthday in April. Erin, Donovin, Bree, David and Grandma Barbara

had a family party in St. George. Erin had a really good time, got lots of neat stuff and ate her self silly.

Grandpa and Grandma Trauntvein couldn’t go because of the surgery Grandpa had on his foot.

Grandpa was trying to help her write her number “5” the week before her birthday. She was having a

struggle with it though she writes her numbers quite well. She was trying to make the fives have a fat

belly and they kept turning out more like “S.” She decided she was just going to skip the number five

because she would soon be six anyway. Bree is looking for a dance studio for Erin, and is making all

kinds of plans.

Donovin will celebrate his birthday soon. He is getting to be a big boy! He talks really well and is

very smart. He can count to 10, say the blessing on the food, and knows all kinds of songs. He likes

trucks, cars and anything that makes a motor sound. He is all boy and likes to tease. He has that great red

hair for a reason. They only problem is that he likes to tease Erin and she doesn’t like it. She likes to boss

him and he doesn’t like it. (Myrna: It is sort of the Kirsten and David relationship all over again.)

Both of the kids really like day-care and are making friends and learning all sorts of things. They like their teachers at day-care and their teachers say that they like them and compliment them on being so

bright. They have been spending Saturdays with Grandma Barbara. She is watching her boss’s little

boy who is four and the three of them have a good time.

Colorado Waites

Life is normal at the Waite household. Though, I (Kirsten) have decided that my normal is very much

abnormal.

Spring is still thinking about how to make its official arrival in our neck of the woods. When we decided we wanted to be in a “beautiful snowy landscape with mountains” again, we didn’t realize that the snow would still be falling on May 1 and that everything I cooked for the first six months would either be too burned to enjoy, too flat to call bread or to underdone to call roast. Needless to say, we’ve all gained wait (not Waite) because of the much desired, better cooking of McDonalds and other fine establishments, including Village Inn. Okay so it’s not that bad, but Jared did used to eat more of my cooking in Texas. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but everything is bigger and better in Texas. We never thought we’d miss it, but acclimatization is the true reason behind the line “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” All that being said, we really do love “The Springs,” as they call it here. It’s pretty amazing to look out the window on a snowy morning and still see people walking/biking to work or just out for a morning jog. It makes me want to get out there with them, then the girls scream and I remember that they would have to come with and that no longer seems a pleasure. Oh, I’m so bad. The girls are wonderful! We love them and all the energy they have. They are quite the little screamers just like their mom was (I know what you all are thinking, unfortunately, it’s true), but they seem to get along with the neighbors and kids at church, so they are adjusting well!

Whitney has started to become wiser to the world. She noticed the other day after dad came home from

the barbershop that the barber was a little “too stingy,” shall we say, with the razor on the top of dad’s head. “Dad, I think you need to go back,” she said right after the dinner prayer [Jared’s head had, of

course, been bowed and Whitney took notice of something she hadn’t before]. “They cut too much of

your hair. {Interject laughing by mom and ghastly abhorrence by dad and innocent look from Whitney.}

"No really, Dad, put your head down. See? How come they took so much hair off the back of your head?!” Mom politely explained. Dad sat dumbfounded. It was a funny experience for some and much more unpleasant for one. Whitney is still enjoying preschool and takes every opportunity to write her name (so far, walls have left alone, but other things are fair game.) She loves being the mom, er, I mean big sister of the house and all the rites and privileges that come with that, including torment and full leadership.

Emma is in love with all the boys at church and loves to give them all hugs, though she is more “mothering” them than “loving on” them. The other day we watched our friends’ twin 4-year-old girls and 20-month old son, Noah. Emma had fun playing with the girls but spent most of her time “helping”

Noah, including running to the bathroom and getting tissue paper when he got a runny nose and telling him politely to “blow” while she pinched his nose and wiped it clean. Noah, not sure what to think, obeyed the first couple times and then screamed every time following. While that was entertaining for Emma, her favorite thing to do is tease her sister and copy every move she makes. The latest fad is “playing kitty.” She crawls on the floor and meows and asks us each to “pet nice me,” meaning stroke her hair by her ear. If Whitney is kitty, Emma will simply put an arm around her and tell her what to do (I actually think that’s the role Emma prefers). Anytime Emma can she tries to pet Whitney’s head and say “nice kitty,” much to Whitney’s chagrin. Her favorite time for this is when Whitney is trapped and can’t escape, i.e. while in the shopping cart at Wal-Mart. Screaming ensues, and it's all downhill from there. 

Emma is wise beyond her years sometimes and we can’t get over how well she communicates with us despite how abundantly the Terrible Two’s are already blessing our household.

Jared loves work. He has gone through a complete staff change since starting work here six months ago, but that has been a great blessing in disguise. He enjoys his work and all the staff and thinks they finally have the right mix. We (the girls) love that he never works Fridays, that we actually have a paycheck now and that student loans are still a great part of our life (it makes it feel that much younger to still be so “fresh” out of school. Yeah, whatever). But, it’s a rite of passage we know you all understand and we are grateful to be here. 

We really do love this area. The mountains are beautiful, the ward is incredible, and we’re only eight hours from home, for me. We have been richly blessed and can’t believe how much the Lord looks out and prepares many ways for us. We have our own trials, but I have to say I would be remiss if I didn’t realize how much the Lord has blessed us in our lives and our marriage. We love you all and

can’t wait for the next newsletter.

Love,

Kirsten

The Buzz’n Joneses

Dear Family,

We hope that everyone is doing well. We have had a busy and wet April. We began the month by taking a trip to Twin Falls to pick up 2500 bee frames. Mary traveled really well. We went in the "big truck" (the International DT466) and I think she really enjoyed being able to see out the window We sure appreciate all of the help from our two families.

Since then, Jim has been trying to get bees moved from Gunnison to North Sanpete to avoid the spray. He has also been trying to get some nucs made. Work in the bees has been slowed down quite a bit because of all the moisture we have been receiving. Jim keeps reminding me that President Hinckley said

in conference a while back that the if we fasted and prayed for the drought to end, it would and then we

would probably need to fast and pray for the rain to end. It is almost getting to that point. Jim and Rebekah tried to go over to the Manti Temple this morning but they had to turn around because they

couldn't make it through the canyon because of the snow.

Mom and I took Dad to Provo Temple on Friday. Mom spent some time with Mary while she had her

nap. I went on one session with Dad. Then I took Mary while Mom went on a session with Dad. We

then hurried back to Nephi so we could be there in time for dinner.

Rebekah came a week ago and has been a big help to Jim. She has worked from sun-up to sundown. She has helped make nucs, paint boxes, dig the big truck out of the mud, and various other tasks. We sure appreciate her coming. 

Mary has warmed up to her very well. Mary is beginning to love having people around other than her mom. She especially enjoys the times when her little cousins come to visit. Little Mary has had quite a month. We were told that we could take her out and about again, and since then she has been exposed to a lot of diseases. Most of which she has caught. She has had goopey eyes, and croup. But, on a more positive note, she is now sporting two new bottom teeth. She is getting more confident about walking along and around things. She loves to walk around the house holding onto two of our fingers to support her. Mary also loves being outside. It has been hard to keep her indoors with the bad weather and the sickness. She spends a lot of time standing at the sliding glass window looking at the neighbor's dog and saying "woof, woof." She has also become quite a singer she loves "Old MacDonald's Farm" and sings E-I-E-I-O. She sure is a wonderful little girl.

As for myself, I just try to keep up with Mary and Jim. They are such busy people.

We love you all and hope that your month goes well.

Love,

Jim, Julie, and Mary

Letter from the Editors:

We would like to thank you all for your input into the family newsletter. We hope that you enjoy receiving this. Please be patient with us, it is a little difficult to get the bugs worked out. Just so you

know, I have volunteered to do the formatting of the newsletter. I am not really good at it, so if you have

suggestions, please let me know. Mom, of course, is our fearless editor. We love you and hope that everything is going well for all of you.

Love, Julie J.and Mom (Grandma) T.

Provo Howards

 Brandon has continued to learn a lot at his job as Director of Finance. He travels a lot and so far has flown to Texas, Nebraska, Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Nova Scotia, Nevada, and Washington D.C. (in May). He is currently studying early in the morning to take the Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) test in July, it will be a nice accomplishment. He is also becoming more active in NACHA, the National Automated Clearing House Association and is attending many of their conferences and workshops. He is still serving as bishop of our ward for a little while longer. But his work will easily fill in any gaps that may be created.

I am still dabbling in a few things but the best news is that I am likely going to have Baby Girl on August 23rd. I am in my second term as the Precinct Chairwoman for my area. I am in my second year as the Health Commissioner for the school and after Field Day and the Hershey Track Meet I will be done. Also, on Tuesdays and Fridays I have been volunteering as a teacher’s assistant in the 2nd and 4th grades. I am still the 1st Counselor in the Relief Society over education. And I finished reading the

unabridged Les Miserables and recommend the abridged version.

Alyssa has had a lot of new experiences recently. She is in concert choir (which meets early to accommodate Dr. Jacquard’s schedule at BYU) and they were recorded two weeks ago for a CD. She

enjoyed the National Children’s Choir and seeing her cousins, and was impressed that Aunt Melanie braved a very bad storm to see her perform. She is in her fourth year of violin lessons and her second of piano. She continues to dance and recently her group’s dances took 2nd and 3rd places at a competition. She won 2nd place in the science fair, went to District, and finally to region at BYU. She was an Honor

Student for a month. Her favorite book is The Anybodies.

Kyle has learned a lot recently. In April, his research paper, project, and oral report were on Juab County. With Grandma’s and Grandpa’s help, he had a fun display and his presentation was a success.

He won 1st place at the science fair for his project on tsunamis. He has done well at scouts: he got his Bear two months early, and won the pinewood derby. He recently wrote and “published” a story that his

teacher entered in a contest. He is still plugging away at piano lessons. And he will receive the school’s Honor Patch after doing service hours, maintaining good grades, memorizing quotes, and other things. His favorite book is A Door in the Woods.

Megan is still our little firecracker. She is no longer sitting in the center of the classroom by herself (after many talks from me about how to be quiet in class with Brandon smiling quietly to himself). Her teacher said, “Mrs. Howard, Megan is an A+ student . if she would learn to close her mouth.” She does well at anything she sets her mind to and makes friends easily. She passed off her multiplication and moves onto division next. She is on a dance team and her group took 1st place at two competitions, and 4th place overall for points. She likes going to piano. She is looking forward to being baptized May 27th or

28th. She continues to be a prolific reader and her new book is The BFG.

Matthew is still our little prince. He has come a long way in overcoming his shyness and surprised us by saying the opening prayer in Primary. He also surprised the Primary President by singing the first two verses of "I Believe in Christ". He likes playing with his “guys” and doing puzzles, but his favorite thing to do is going to the library for story time and then playing science games on the computers. He enjoys being in the school classrooms with me each week which will help when he goes to kindergarten. He is working on learning the alphabet sounds and the short sight words. He loves reading books at night while the big kids are in bed.