Millett Family Reunion 2010

This year John and I were in charge of the Millett Family Reunion. We were lucky enough to have it at My Aunt Patsy and Uncle Larry's Cabin in the Uintalands. The Reunion was on Thursday August 5th, Friday the 6th, and Saturday the 7th. It was so much fun (and a little stressful) but we were so glad that everyone came.

Patsy and Larry's Cabin "Walker's Wildernest"

The first day we had a Japanese dinner to remember my brother Dustin (who passed away in May). He did this at the last reunion and we wanted to do something he would want to do. I know that he would be so proud of his wife Ashley and my Dad who cooked us all a mighty tasty meal. It consisted of Yaki Soba, Curry and Rice, and Gyoza's. Yum!

All of the kids eating Japanese. Or trying to with chopsticks!

Rian swinging on the horse (tire) swing

Afterwards, everyone cooked smores and visited the rest of the night.

Gunnar

Best Buddies Zaralyn & Rian

Mariko and Rian cooking smores together.

Rian enjoying her smore!

The next day we took a rainy adventure to Mirror Lake. It was nice weather & then it was raining. We all had fun and a lot of the kids caught fish. Unfortunately most of them jumped off the hooks before they could net them. For lunch, John and I cooked up some yummy Philly Cheesesteak Sandwhiches.

Rian in her pink life vest

Logan

Grandma and Gunnar

Grandpa, Mariko, Aunt Cassy, and Rian

Rian

Mommy and Gunnar on the shore

Little "G"

Canoeing in the Rain/Hail

Friday afternoon, we did our Annual Whirley Pop Contest. This year we did it Iron Chef style. Mom and Dad brought the secret ingredient (peanuts and heath candy bits). I am proud to say that John and I won!! Our Babe Ruth Popcorn Bars did the trick and were really tasty. Too bad I don't have any pictures of the contest or anyones final plating. Thats okay though...I have the trophy!! After that, we ate Lasagna for dinner and then did a white balloon release with messages to Dustin on them. We put light sticks inside the balloons. It was really touching as my Dad read the poem from Dustin's Funeral.

Mom and Dad announcing the Whirley Pop Winner

And the winner is...Jennie and John of coarse!!

The Last day we went for a shoot at the shooting range. Had a family meeting and did lots of 4-wheeling. I was sad that I didn't get many pictures from this Reunion. I guess when your nursing a baby every few hours you forget about whats going on around you. Hopefully my siblings can share some of theirs with me.

Jennie, Gunnar, and John

This was all of the kids eating candy (and cat-fighting) on the 4-wheelers.

Gunnar my sweet boy!

So cute in his Bumbo Chair

Thanks everyone for coming!! Until next year...watch for my prize trophy coming soon to this blog...hehehe)

Photo Shoot with the Missionaries

The Missionaries in our Stake asked me to take some photos of them before their transfers came the next day. I told them I would be happy to do it. I hope they turned out the way they wanted. I also took a few individual shots of some of them as well. So enjoy!

The Whole District

Serious Group Shot

Elder Johnson, Sister Graves, Sister Cline, Elder Watts

Sister Meldrum, Sister Jordan

Elder Johnson & Elder Watts

Sister Jordan & Sister Cline

Sister Graves & Sister Meldrum

Elder Johnson

Elder Watts

Sister Graves

Sister Meldrum

Sister Jordan

Elder Johnson

Elder Watts

Sister Jordan

Elder Watts

Natalie Call Jolley Obituary

Natalie Call Jolley

PLEASANT VIEW – Natalie Call Jolley, sweet daughter of Michael and Marjean Jolley died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at her home.

Natalie was born Feb. 24, 1988 and was loved every minute of her life. She lived in Syracuse, Roy and Pleasant View, Utah.

She loved school and yearned to learn new things. She was an amazing tumbler with a back tuck that would leave you asking for her to do it again. Natalie loved life. She always had an optimistic, positive attitude with a smile that lit up her face. She had a talent of making those around her want to linger and feel of her energy and spirit. She always lifted others. She faced adversity with faith, courage and grace and always a smile.

Natalie graduated from Weber High School and LDS Seminary. She was a student at Utah State University.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was active in the Pleasant View 8th Ward. At the time of her death, she was excited to serve in the Presidency of the Institute Women’s Association at Utah State LDS Institute of Religion.

Natalie is survived by her parents, siblings, Scott (Kourtney), Melanie (Tally) Thomas, Alan (Amanda), Kristen (Adam) Doolhoff, and Tyler, 9 nieces and nephews, Jaida, Cooper, Colsten, Brooklyn, Zachary, Royce, Eli, Ashton and Braylon. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Melba Jolley and Steven and Jeanne Call.

Natalie will be dearly and deeply missed!

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and techs at Primary Children’s Medical Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute for your kind and respectful care of Natalie for the last three years. Special thanks for Dr. Mark Fluchel and Dr. Lynn Million for your support, skill and loving care. We love you all!

Thanks for Vista Care Hospice for your hours of work and care for our family and your efforts for Natalie’s last wish. A special thanks for Leslie Arnold for your sweet, attentive care. We love you!

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 at the Pleasant View South Stake Center, 3602 North 500 West (Weber High Drive), Pleasant View, Utah. A viewing will be held at the church on Friday, Aug 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at the Ben Lomond Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Ogden.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund.

Gunnar at 6 months

Today my Gunnar is 6 months!! I know that's what I said! The last 6 months have been so amazingly wonderful with Gunnar in our lives. He is the happiest baby that I know of. A few things to know about this handsome boy...

1. He loves his mommy (believe me ask anyone who has tried to feed him with a bottle!)
2. He is definitely a snuggler, which I love! and this includes his love for his blankets.
3. Just started solid foods. Loves pears, hates butternut squash
4. Can roll over
5. Sits up with support
6. Laughs at Rian constantly (they laugh at each other, which makes them laugh even more!)
7. Bright blue eyes, fuzzy blonde hair
8. Weighs 15 lbs, almost 25 inches tall (only in the 10th and 5th percentiles)
9. Loves his swing for naptime
10. Looks just like his daddy

Happy 1/2 Birthday Gunnar!

With Love, Mommy

(Pictures to come)