David's New Phone Numbers

David wrote: Mother please send this to the rest of my siblings. I do not know if I have their correct email address.

We have done away with the land line. Since we bought cell phones, no one uses the home phone except; bill collectors and the Colorado State Police wanting me to donate more money.

David      970 275 9336
Arbree    970 275 9744
Erin        970 417 0568 (if she can stop gossiping in class)
Donovin soon to come if he can do what the teacher asks
Caydin    not for a while
Barbara   970 901 4167

Please reply with your number so I have an updated list for my phone.

Thanks, Love you all
David


Myrna wrote: And you would want her to stop talking in class because? Would she still be a Trauntvein if she did?

For Eric

I wrote this letter to Steve's daughter, Stephanie, a few months ago. I had Amy proof read it.  She said that there are mistakes, she would take care of it. Will you help me out it was for her graduation? What took me hours to write will take you seconds to fix.
Thanks
 E.

I go in for surgery Monday at 9:30 am. Not a biggy, see you Thursday for pie (maybe mince meat) and others.


Dear Stephanie;

I am so proud of you for graduating from high school. It is a giant leap it to the realm of the big world. I have by and by thought of some of some of the people I went to school with and where they are in life. I think of all the changes I have made since the glory days. Some of the people I went to school with refuse to grow up and out of high school and still, to this day, live in that world: like the homecoming queen, the football jock, and so forth.
     
You have accomplished a great task and many more lie ahead of you. Some of those will be decisions such as: continuing your education as has been counseled of by the Prophets, whether or not to serve a full time mission, temple marriage (which I had better be invited to or at least be invited to the reception). These are just a few of the future decisions you will make.
     
Your life might become complicated. At some time in the future you may feel like your whole world is crashing down on you and that no one understands. The only thing that will pull you through those times is your testimony. It is a great thing having a testimony of your Heavenly father, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Book of Mormon.
     
I have found that all things can be overcome by the power of prayer and by searching the Holy Scriptures. Pay your tithing. I have found that this is a true principle. The Lord truly does open the windows of heaven and does pour out blessings. Was I made whole from being bipolar by doing this? No I was not, but the window was opened up and the blessings did and do come out. Your dad is one of those great blessings. He has been and will always be a most trusted and faithful friend whom I love with all my heart. I would lay down my life for that Man. Heavenly Father has eased the burden on my shoulders through your father.
     
Be that light shining on the hill. In other words, be a great example to your friends and family. Let them see the light that you emulate. Most of the time, I have discovered, being such a light comes from setting a standard and sticking to it no matter how much you are pressured. You will be blessed and so will your family and friends as you stand up and fight as a daughter of God. You are a daughter of your Heavenly Father; he loves you and wants you to be happy. I, as a friend, desire as much also.

I know that the Book of Mormon is true. I know that the Holy Ghost will lead us like a shepherd will lead his lambs, if we will but do right and listen. I know that the power of prayer works. In so many ways Heavenly father has guided me through life with this simple tool.

I testify of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All the things that I have done in my life that were not conducive of the sprit, I have been forgiven for doing because of the sacrifice of our Savior. I continually ask Heavenly father to help me to over come my weaknesses and forgive me when I fall. I testify of following the Prophet’s advice and attend all my church meetings, when my work permits, to renew my covenant with God that I made at my Baptism.

I testify to you about paying tithing: always pay and you will blessed. I have, along with my family, been so blessed because of this simple task. Always pay no matter what. By making that commitment and sticking to it you will come to understand it one day.

Live your life in accordance with the spirit you and will be blessed. Get your patriarchal blessing it is an added guide for you from Heavenly Father.
I love you,
Eric Trauntvein (Bubba)

From Jim and Julie Jones About Christmas Tree Sales--You Can Get a Fresh One

Christmas Tree Permit Sales

begin Nov. 23 through Dec. 23

At the

Sanpete District Office

Manti-La Sal National Forest

540 North Main Street, Ephraim

Sales will also occur Nov. 28,

9 a.m. to noon at:

Stock Corral east of Spring City,
400 permits

Ephraim Canyon, 300 permits 

Manti Stake Center, 295 S. Main,
Manti, 225 permits 

Sterling LDS Church parking lot,
175 permits 

Stock Corral east of Mayfield, 300
permits

From 9 a.m. to 10:30 at: 

Fountain Green Elementary School,
100 permits

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at:

Forest Service District Office, Nephi,
100 permits

Each tag will cost $10

This is the last year permits willbe sold at sites outside the office.

Beth McClanahan

Information Receptionist

Manti-LaSal National Forest

Sanpete Ranger District

435 283-4151

bmcclanahan@fs.fed.us

Did You Pay Extra Postage to Get My Card?

Myrna wrote: When I took Kirsten's birthday card to the mail, I was worried that I was too late for the mail to go out for that day. Therefore, I went to the window. She said it would make it just fine. Then she said, "Oh, wait, it feels a little heavy." She weighed it and it was 1/10th of an ounce over the allowed weight. I had to pay more postage. I asked what happened if such a card was just mailed by being placed right in the box. She said that those were usually delivered with postage due and the receiver had to pay the difference.

So, my question is, did you have to pay "postage due" on the card you received? The two cards were the same size and had the same contents.

What about the rest of you, have you also had to pay extra postage? What about your anniversary card, David? It was also about the same size.

Love, M


Melanie wrote: No, I didn't have to pay extra postage. The card was in with the regular mail on Monday. Maybe Kirsten's card was heavier? Not sure.

Thanks for the money. I haven't had time to mail out my thank you cards. I did buy some new pajamas with the money. I like pajamas. I think I have become the pajama queen. In this economy it pays to have nice, warm, comfy pajamas.

Love you.
Mel


Myrna wrote: Thanks! Dad thinks the envelope had a bit heavier paper. My goodness! I wonder if they just don't pay that much attention to a card that is not taken to the window?

I am glad you got PJs. That is what I got for myself the other day. I bought a couple of pairs of thermal pajamas. Now I am as warm as fresh toast.

Melanie, I appreciate your reply. I love my girl! M

Pirates of Penzance - Timpview

I know most of you cannot attend, but I still wanted everyone to feel welcome to come and watch Alyssa and Kyle in "Pirates of Penzance" at Timpview High School.  The show times are as follows:  Tuesday, Nov 17, 9 am and 12 noon; Wednesday, Nov 18, 7:30 pm; Thursday, Nov 19, 7:30 pm; Friday, Nov 20, 7:30 pm; Saturday, Nov 21, 7:30 pm; Monday, Nov 23, 4 pm.  It looks like the show runs about two hours.  It costs $5 for students, $6 for non-students.  The address is 3570 Timpview Drive in Provo.  You can call for directions or Google it if you would like to attend.  I will probably go on Friday and Saturday.  Brandon and the Young Men are going on Wednesday.  It is a huge school, but the auditorium is easily accessed from the North.

Kyle is a pirate and Alyssa is one of the General's daughters.  

Thanks,
AnnMarie

Grandma Smith’s One, Two, Three, Four White Celebration Cake

Grandma Smith’s One, Two, Three, Four White Celebration Cake

A favorite celebration recipe that has been in our family for many years is a delicious from-scratch white cake that's called One, Two Three, Four Cake.  The name comes from the first four ingredients-1 cup, 2 cups, 3 cups, and 4 eggs--easy and beautiful

Cake:

1-cup butter (2 sticks)

2-cups sugar

3-cups flour

4-eggs

3-teaspoons baking powder

1/2-teaspoon salt

1-teaspoon vanilla

1/2-teaspoon lemon extract

1 1/2-cups milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each egg. In another mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture alternately with the milk. (One cup of flour mixture and mix in then add 1/2 cup of milk and beat. Do this each time, beating well between additions.) Add the flavorings. Beat on high speed of the electric

mixer for 3 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch round pans and bake for 45-minutes or until done. Remove from oven and let cool about 5 minutes before removing cakes from pans. (I also sometimes use one 13-inch by 9-inch pan and bake for 45 minutes.)

Icing: 

3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup butter (one stick) 

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 Tablespoon milk

12-ounces flaked coconut, separated

Cream the butter and sugar together until well-mixed. (I like to melt the butter slightly because it mixes in better. I put it in the microwave for about 25 seconds.) Add the flavorings and milk and mix until creamy. Frost the cake. (When I make the layer cake, I double the frosting recipe.) Sprinkle the coconut over the top of the cake.

Kirsten wrote: Yummo!!!!!!  Thank you!

Your darling baby ornery girl!

Myrna wrote: You mean, my darling baby girl who has been without sugar for two weeks. Congrats!

How Do You Copy a Video From A Site?

Myrna wrote: How do I copy the video of the girls at the Grandparents day so that I can have a copy?

Kirsten wrote: You can't.  I'll send you a copy.

Gordon's Grandson

From a proud grandpa. Gordon Smith

Photo from Northern Arizona Game 11-14-09

Capping a Career

By Jasen Asay (Standard-Examiner staff ) 
Last Edit: 10 hours 26 min ago (Nov 25 2009 - 7:30pm)

OGDEN -- When Trevyn Smith first stepped on Weber State's campus, he did so with a chip on his shoulder. Five years later the chip might still be there, but it's been joined by the long list of accomplishments he has gathered while becoming one of the most dominant running backs the Big Sky Conference has ever seen. It's those sets of numbers that show how dedicated he has been to the program.

The senior running back, who leads the No. 15-ranked Wildcats against the nation's top rushing defense on Saturday when WSU plays at No. 6-ranked William & Mary in the first round of the Division I FCS playoffs, has worked hard to dazzle fans during his career as a Wildcat.

"He's one of those guys who have always fought his way up from whatever," coach Ron McBride said. "He wasn't recruited by a big Division I school, then he comes here and redshirts as a freshman, which was tough on him because he thought he should play as a true freshman and he probably should have, but I think it was good for him to save him that year."

Smith led the state in rushing with 2,108 yards in 2004 as a senior at Springville High School, however, he didn't get attention from the bigger schools in the state so he gladly came to WSU. Ever since taking over the starting job five games into his freshman season, Smith has become the most decorated running back in WSU history.

Smith's list of accomplishments is a long one. He broke the WSU all-time rushing record as a junior, and he has racked up 5,007 yards in his career, third in Big Sky history. On Tuesday he was named as a first-team all-conference member for the fourth time, one of just three players in the 47-year history of the league to have that honor. Last season Smith led the nation in scoring with 28 touchdowns.

Just like after any big game, Smith is the first to give the credit elsewhere.

"I couldn't have put up the numbers I did without my guys," Smith said. "Every offensive line I've had in the past four years has been unbelievable, well-coached and I couldn't have done it without them or the throwing game."

Smith also led the league in rushing his first three seasons, one of just two players to do so, and came into this season hoping to be the first to lead the Big Sky for four consecutive seasons. However Smith currently ranks fourth, averaging 97.9 yards per game, which is something that isn't even on his mind as the Wildcats prepare for the playoffs.

"I haven't even thought about it, that's how much I don't care," Smith said. "It's important to me and these numbers matter, but what good have they done me? I think if we won a national championship it would do me more credit than if I led the league in rushing and we didn't even go."

This hasn't been the storybook final season for Smith. He was suspended for WSU's game at Northern Colorado for violating a team rule, and would likely have had a big rushing game that day. The following week at Montana, Smith injured his ankle on the very first play and had to deal with that, along with the tough Montana defense.

"He puts his heart and soul into the game, that's why I love that kid," said WSU offensive lineman J.C. Oram. "He's always going to be my running back. I can't be happier to be a part of his career."

It's Smith's teammates and his family that drive him to play well. Trevyn and his wife, Erica, are the proud parents of two beautiful children. Their daughter, Ryan, turned two on Nov. 14 while their son, Reggi, celebrated his first birthday on Nov. 4.

"It's not easy being a dad and a husband and play football and try to be good football," Smith said. "The thing that makes it worth it is playing for them."

Ryan is blind in one eye and has little vision in the other due to a medical condition called optic nerve hypoplasia, and the Smiths are preparing to have her undergo stem cell treatments. Initially, the family planned on going to China to have the procedure done, but the specific treatment Ryan needs is close to being approved to be done in the United States. Since age is not a factor in the procedure, the Smiths want to have the treatments in the U.S. at the right time.

As Smith prepares to play what could be his last game as a Wildcat, he can fondly look back and be proud of what he has accomplished at Weber State.

"I haven't always been the biggest weight room guy, or always been necessarily what I'm supposed to be at all times, but I'm a good father and a good husband and they take some of my time and they deserve it," Smith said. "People can say what they want, but I show up on Saturdays."

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About DVD

Myrna wrote: I have the one DVD that is written on. The one there is yours. I am missing another, it is supposed to be a CD, that would be in a plain envelope. It is supposed to have the photos on in files that I can copy for print. I thought I left it by the computer. I am old, Father William.

I don't know, Kirsten, perhaps I need to take a memory enhancement class.


Kirsten wrote: Mom, I still can't see it.  I'll keep looking, though.

Kirsten


Myrna wrote: One of the mysteries of life: no one can ever find anything they are looking for. I had a crazy lady in RS, when I was president, who thought that the imps of the devil moved things into another dimension just to torment people. Then, when everyone had given up, they moved them back. I still think she was nuts but maybe she was on to something. I am looking here also, just because I am also nuts. 

How was the birthday?

Brigitta Wreak

Myrna wrote: Brigitta totaled the Mazda last night. She is fine. Her girlfriend had to go be checked by a doctor. A passenger in the other car had to go to the hospital. Shawn is quite concerned. I think all concerned could use some love and understanding.