Wednesday, April 11, 2012
April 2012: by Becky
We've had an eventful past month with the highlight being Miriam getting baptized. She was so excited and so ready and she absolutely loved all of the attention. I love baptisms and never fail to feel the warmth of the spirit as I also did on April 7th as Bjorn led Miriam down the steps into the water. I enjoyed Miriam's shivering smile as I helped her dry off and change into her beautiful white dress to be confirmed. I was grateful for the many who traveled to support her on her special day. Teresa (or Bobby as Miriam calls her) gave a wonderful talk and was so sweet to remember and relate all of Miriam's special days in a row: Field trip, Birthday, Baptism, and Easter.
For Miriam's birthday we celebrated at home before school and then with Alan, Jenny, and Brenda in the evening. She requested brownies and cookie dough ice cream. We are planning a trip to the BYU creamery with Miriam's friends later this week. For her birthday, her one request was a BYU sweatshirt.
After the baptism celebration we had a brunch and an Easter egg hunt in the multipurpose room at the church. Then those on the Young side of the family came to our house for a baby shower for karen, who is expecting a girl on May 9. We had a fun time playing games, eating more food, and watching Karen open cute baby girl things. The boys stayed at the church and played basketball for a few hours and then came back home and threw slush balls at each other for a while. What a great day full of creating wonderful memories!
For Miriam's birthday we celebrated at home before school and then with Alan, Jenny, and Brenda in the evening. She requested brownies and cookie dough ice cream. We are planning a trip to the BYU creamery with Miriam's friends later this week. For her birthday, her one request was a BYU sweatshirt.
After the baptism celebration we had a brunch and an Easter egg hunt in the multipurpose room at the church. Then those on the Young side of the family came to our house for a baby shower for karen, who is expecting a girl on May 9. We had a fun time playing games, eating more food, and watching Karen open cute baby girl things. The boys stayed at the church and played basketball for a few hours and then came back home and threw slush balls at each other for a while. What a great day full of creating wonderful memories!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Great Grandpa Young passed away today...
He was ninety-nine years old and the last living member of his generation in his family!
Here are a couple of our favorite stories from his life story, as well as a picture of him as a missionary.
"My cousin Dave was living with my Grandmother at this time. I remember in front of Grandma’s house there was a big cherry tree and how we used to like to climb it, and how mad it made my grandmother. She said we were always knocking the cherries off and she wanted them for canning, so as to have something to eat during the winter. I remember that we found that if we let the cherries go and not get into the tree the robins would eat them all, so we used to get into the tree quite regularly and eat those cherries before the robins got them. As we got up into the cherry tree, we were as high as the roof of the house, which was a two-story house. I remember getting onto the roof a number of times. I remember how we used to dare each other to jump off of the roof to the ground. It was a long time before either Dave or I had the courage to jump off. Dave was always coaxing and urging me to jump. He would say “if you jump then I’ll jump,” and I remember sitting on the edge of that roof, getting up the courage and finally jumping onto the lawn below. I turned around expecting to see Dave coming right behind me, but he lost courage and he was over on the other side of the roof climbing down the Cherry Tree. He never did jump off the roof. Whenever anything didn’t go right, I always threw it up to Dave that I was the one who jumped off the roof and he was the one who turned chicken and would not do it."
"I was the President of a Deacon’s Quorum. We had seven quorums of deacons, and I was President of the Seventh Quorum. I remember one occasion when my Bishop came down and asked me to pass the Sacrament to the gentleman sitting next to him on the stand first. Knowing my nature, I probably asked him why. I cannot remember his answer, but I’m sure he told me I’d find out. Later during the meeting the gentleman who I passed the Sacrament to first was introduced as Heber J. Grant, Prophet and President of the Church."
Here are a couple of our favorite stories from his life story, as well as a picture of him as a missionary.
"My cousin Dave was living with my Grandmother at this time. I remember in front of Grandma’s house there was a big cherry tree and how we used to like to climb it, and how mad it made my grandmother. She said we were always knocking the cherries off and she wanted them for canning, so as to have something to eat during the winter. I remember that we found that if we let the cherries go and not get into the tree the robins would eat them all, so we used to get into the tree quite regularly and eat those cherries before the robins got them. As we got up into the cherry tree, we were as high as the roof of the house, which was a two-story house. I remember getting onto the roof a number of times. I remember how we used to dare each other to jump off of the roof to the ground. It was a long time before either Dave or I had the courage to jump off. Dave was always coaxing and urging me to jump. He would say “if you jump then I’ll jump,” and I remember sitting on the edge of that roof, getting up the courage and finally jumping onto the lawn below. I turned around expecting to see Dave coming right behind me, but he lost courage and he was over on the other side of the roof climbing down the Cherry Tree. He never did jump off the roof. Whenever anything didn’t go right, I always threw it up to Dave that I was the one who jumped off the roof and he was the one who turned chicken and would not do it."
"I was the President of a Deacon’s Quorum. We had seven quorums of deacons, and I was President of the Seventh Quorum. I remember one occasion when my Bishop came down and asked me to pass the Sacrament to the gentleman sitting next to him on the stand first. Knowing my nature, I probably asked him why. I cannot remember his answer, but I’m sure he told me I’d find out. Later during the meeting the gentleman who I passed the Sacrament to first was introduced as Heber J. Grant, Prophet and President of the Church."
Sunday, March 11, 2012
March 2012: by Becky
I had a fun trip to Henderson for Grant's baptism, while Bjorn, Isaac, and Natalie stayed home for basketball and choir. Isaac’s basketball team ended up winning their championship game. Bjorn couched both his and Enoch’s teams this year, he does a great job of staying positive and encouraging teamwork. Natalie had a fun season too and make lots of steals and blocks. Now that basketball season is over, we‘re starting into soccer with Enoch and Natalie, and track with Isaac. I hope the weather cooperates with outdoor sports this spring. We’ve sure had a beautiful and warm weekend!
We actually drove to Henderson twice this last month. The first trip was for a St. George soccer tournament with Natalie’s team taking 2nd place and a long weekend with Jenny and Chad. What great hosts they are - we’re glad their moving closer!
Auriana’s taking the drivers permit test this week! Isaac passed the sacrament for the last time as a deacon today! Natalie got braces! Enoch’s busy making things and being funny! Miriam picked out a lovely white dress yesterday! Ellie’s trying out the roller blades today!
We actually drove to Henderson twice this last month. The first trip was for a St. George soccer tournament with Natalie’s team taking 2nd place and a long weekend with Jenny and Chad. What great hosts they are - we’re glad their moving closer!
Auriana’s taking the drivers permit test this week! Isaac passed the sacrament for the last time as a deacon today! Natalie got braces! Enoch’s busy making things and being funny! Miriam picked out a lovely white dress yesterday! Ellie’s trying out the roller blades today!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Photo of the week!
February 2012: by Becky
We’re enjoying a snowstorm today – it’s funny that we’re finally getting some winter weather now that soccer is starting. Hopefully we will see some St. George sunshine this weekend. We’re all doing well…
Ellie lost one of her front teeth. She looks so much older to me. She gave a talk in primary today and read a story from the Friend all by herself. She’s becoming so much more independent. She spends most of her time in pajamas and playing with Miriam!
Miriam has wanted to wear glasses for a few months, since one of her good friends got them. Her vision is perfect, but she finally talked me into taking the lenses out of Auriana’s old pair. She’s been wearing them ever since. Ellie decided to do the same and is wearing Natalie’s old pair of “glassless” glasses. Both the little girls and Natalie competed in an Irish dance feis recently and did a great job, especially of loving and supporting each other whether they do or don’t win.
Enoch is in the middle of Harry Potter. He didn’t make it home from school with the girls the other day, so I got in the car to find him. He was halfway home from school, walking very slowly, and reading Harry Potter 4 while he walked. Enoch, Isaac, and Natalie are all deep into basketball season, with Deacons and Elders quorum games added on, we have 5 games a week. Bjorn is coaching both boy’s teams, so it’s been a little busy for him.
Natalie is a busy young woman, but she seems to thrive on being involved. She has started back into soccer and is preparing for a tournament in St. George this week. It will give us an excuse to go see Jenny and Chad and family, so we’re excited about that! She had fun creating a castle out of legos for a school project.
Isaac is towering over the deacons as he plays basketball with them this year. I hope he makes it through the season without mowing anyone over too badly. As the president of the quorum, he’s been really good about calling all the boys, making sure they have a team, sharing the ball, and making it fun for everyone. Basketball has become his favorite hobby this year and he spends a lot of time practicing, even more than reading. His latest interest is the long board and he has (too many) scrapes and bruises to prove it.
Auriana seems to have “mastered” school this year. Her grades are all nearly 100%. She is involved in a bluegrass band, choir, and volunteering at the library, but she would still prefer reading or just hanging out with cousins, siblings, or friends to anything else.
Ellie lost one of her front teeth. She looks so much older to me. She gave a talk in primary today and read a story from the Friend all by herself. She’s becoming so much more independent. She spends most of her time in pajamas and playing with Miriam!
Miriam has wanted to wear glasses for a few months, since one of her good friends got them. Her vision is perfect, but she finally talked me into taking the lenses out of Auriana’s old pair. She’s been wearing them ever since. Ellie decided to do the same and is wearing Natalie’s old pair of “glassless” glasses. Both the little girls and Natalie competed in an Irish dance feis recently and did a great job, especially of loving and supporting each other whether they do or don’t win.
Enoch is in the middle of Harry Potter. He didn’t make it home from school with the girls the other day, so I got in the car to find him. He was halfway home from school, walking very slowly, and reading Harry Potter 4 while he walked. Enoch, Isaac, and Natalie are all deep into basketball season, with Deacons and Elders quorum games added on, we have 5 games a week. Bjorn is coaching both boy’s teams, so it’s been a little busy for him.
Natalie is a busy young woman, but she seems to thrive on being involved. She has started back into soccer and is preparing for a tournament in St. George this week. It will give us an excuse to go see Jenny and Chad and family, so we’re excited about that! She had fun creating a castle out of legos for a school project.
Isaac is towering over the deacons as he plays basketball with them this year. I hope he makes it through the season without mowing anyone over too badly. As the president of the quorum, he’s been really good about calling all the boys, making sure they have a team, sharing the ball, and making it fun for everyone. Basketball has become his favorite hobby this year and he spends a lot of time practicing, even more than reading. His latest interest is the long board and he has (too many) scrapes and bruises to prove it.
Auriana seems to have “mastered” school this year. Her grades are all nearly 100%. She is involved in a bluegrass band, choir, and volunteering at the library, but she would still prefer reading or just hanging out with cousins, siblings, or friends to anything else.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
My sweet Grandma passed away this morning...Dec.30, 2012
and she's FINALLY without pain! We all have wonderful memories of Great Grandma Young! She always had a smile and a cheerful word, she was always concerned about each member of her family, and she was so great about finding out and remembering the details of our lives. We were able to see her a few months ago in October ... and will forever keep her in our memories and look forward to seeing her again in the eternities!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas
Jesus Christ is the reason! Of course he is the reason for the giving, the joy, the happiness, the excitement, and the celebrating. Jesus Christ is the reason for all good feelings all year round, but aren’t we grateful that Christmas gives us a reason to reflect and remember Him, to celebrate Him, and to share with others the feelings of love and generosity that He has shared with us.
One of my favorite Christmas traditions started in my family before I can remember. Every Christmas as a child my family would write special notes to each other called gifts of love. We would secretly write them and slip them into each other’s stockings. Then on Christmas Eve night, right before we went to bed we would have the opportunity to read our notes. I remember having wonderful feelings of love and happiness in my heart as I read each written expression from my siblings and parents. As we’ve tried to carry on that tradition and others, above all, I hope that my children will realize through all our Christmas celebrations that…Christ is love, and His love is meant to be felt and to be shared.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
HO HO HO!
Enoch wants more legos, Miriam wants a BYU cheerleading costume, Natalie & Ellie said, "I don't know"!
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August: by Bjorn
Well, the 3 younger kids are off to their first day of school! Can't believe Miriam's in high school! We did father's blessings...
