scotts family

Wow, so this is what blogging is like. Just thought I would try it. My family has left me alone this weekend to go to a ward youth conference at Zions Camp. Last weekend Debbie and Kiley were at the Little league state tournament, they got 4th place. Next week Tyler and Brett will be going on a 50 mile hike.
The reunion looks like fun. Elizabeth, you should bring your karaoke machine if you have 10 cd's. I think we only have 3-scott

Brandon Taylor Burt

CONGRATS TO KATIE AND AARON FOR HAVING THEIR BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY: Brandon Taylor Burt.

Monson Reunion 2007

2007
Monson Family Reunion
“Adventures of Lewis and Clark”
August 23-26

Schedule:

Thursday:
5:30pm – Dinner (Beef Stew & Biscuits prepared by Wayne’s Family)
7:00pm – Orientation & Ice Breaker Games
9:30pm – Night Cap (games, snacks & visiting)

Friday:
7:30am – Roll Call
8:00am – Breakfast (Blueberry Pancakes prepared by Karla’s Family)
9:30am – Leave for Ft. Walla Walla
10:00am – Tour Ft. Walla Walla & Kids Scavenger Hunt
12:00noon – Lunch (at lodge; Hot dogs prepared by Stuart’s Family)
1:00pm – Free Time (swim, crafts, b-ball, volleyball, kid booths, naps)
3:00pm – Organized Activities
5:00pm – Dinner (Crock-pot Apricot Chicken prepared by Ed’s Family)
6:30pm – Skits
7:30pm – Fear Factor
9:30pm – Night Cap (games, snacks & visiting)
Teen Sleep Over in the Lodge

Saturday:
5:30am – Hike
7:30am – Roll Call
8:00am – Breakfast (Breakfast Haystacks prepared by Scott’s Family)
9:30am – Kid Hike and Wayne’s Sibling Meeting
10:30am – Bingo in Lodge
12:00 noon – Lunch (Sloppy Joes prepared by Stuart’s Family)
1:00pm – Free Time
3:00pm – Amazing Race
5:00pm – Dinner (Fajitas prepared by Karla’s Family)
6:00pm – Indian War Dance Practice
7:30pm – Dance; Indian War Dance, Line Dancing, (Karaoke?)
9:00pm – Night Cap (games, snacks & visiting)
Cousin Sleep Over in the Lodge

Sunday:
7:30am – Roll Call
8:00am – Breakfast (Sausage Gravy & Biscuits prepared by Wayne’s Family)
9:00am – Worship / Testimony Meeting
10:30am – Grab a lunch & Go (Sack Lunch prepared by Scott’s Family)


There are few items we stand in need of:

Crockpots – they will be used for Friday night’s dinner

Karaoke Machine w/ music – This would be great to have for the Dance on Saturday Night

80 Charms per Family– Each person who attends the reunion will be given a necklace. They will be asked to retrieve charms that each family has prepared (bought or made) that symbolize them. At the end of the reunion each person will have a special keepsake to take home with them. Each family should make or purchase 80 beads to hand out to each family member at the reunion. (The photo above shows some examples that may help inspire you.)

RSVP’s!!! – Wayne will be making cabin assignments within the next two weeks. There are several families we still have not heard from. Luetta, has graciously accepted the challenge of making phone calls trying to get the numbers finalized, you may also reply to this email to RSVP. (see attached comments for a complete/current RSVP list)

Please contact Stephenie with your questions, RSVPs and requested items you are willing to share.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sincerely,
The Wayne Monson Family
07-17-2007


PS-
Swimming Pool at camp– Just what is needed to cool off on a hot summer day! You are welcome to bring your life jackets and water toys.
Crafts and Games – There will be a strong effort set forth to help ensure that the scheduled activities suit all ages and interests. You will also be delighted to discover a few surprises along the way!
Night Cap and Free Time - You are welcome and encouraged to bring any games you would like to bring that would add to the fun.

Our Camping Trip

We went camping at Jubilee Lake and had a blast camping, hiking, boating, spending time together. We enjoyed some beautiful views, and had a wonderful time.

OH BOY!!

Melissa and Bryan are so excited to
announce "we are having a baby boy~!
The due date is November 15, 2007.
We are so thrilled.  The doctor
said that he is right on track and that
everything looks great! It was so amazing
to see the ultrasound.  It has made this
whole experience seem real."

Celestia had her baby!

Harrison Ketenci was born on April 6th 2007 to Celestia and Fatih. Check out her blog, for more info (*Link at right). Congrats Celestia & Fatih!!

Katie & Aaron

Katie and Aaron are happy to announce: "We're having a boy!" Congrats to them!! The due date is... June 30th

Melissa & Bryan

Melissa sent me some pictures of her and Bryan and a little note about what they are up to, she wanted me to post on here! Thanks for posting Melissa! It's great to hear about what they are doing: They are in California, Bryan is doing an internship with an accounting firm and Melissa is taking an online course in Doctrine & Covenants. They will be going back to school in April and graduating a year from then. Melissa is also enjoying having some free time. She narrates the pictures: "Here is a picture of Bryan and I at the BYU football game. We loved going to the games last semester, even in the freezing cold weather! They played awesome this year! I also included a couple of pictures of Bryan and his brother. They built a garage in our back yard and it snowed 6 or 7 inches over night before they were able to get the roof on. So they had to shovel the snow off of the roof so they could put the shingles on. Bbbrrrr... it was so cold!"

Karla & Mike's Grandkids

We took all of our kids (The Cheney Cousins) to get their picture taken. We were so amazed that they turned out so well. 11 kids...That is so awesome... love the three youngest girls matching white and pink dresses! So cute! 1st pic: L to R: Stratton, Riana, Nathanael, Sariah, Seth, Kaatlin, Tierra, Ethan, Laurel, Rachel, Karina

Teresa & David's Family

I just got this via Email...So Cute!
David, Teresa, Eliza, Lincoln, Ammon, & Esther

Christmas at the Cheneys on the 27th

We had Christmas at our parents house on the 27th (because it was our year to go to the inlaws), and had Christmas dinner (with the Monson traditional clam chower--it was delicious!), opened gifts (our parents made us each a really neat 72-hour kit--a great gift idea!), had a talent show (with singing, clog dancing, violins, piano, etc). It was great. We are still planning on re-enacting the Nativity Scene--a tradition for us. It has been nice for us to visit with each other and share in the love! :)

If it doesn’t give you the option

Hey all y’all. I figured something out. If when you sign into blogger.com, it doesn’t give you the option to upgrade your account to beta.blogger.com, you can go to beta.blogger.com and create a new account, and then you will be able to post on the beta blogger blogs. You will be able to merge your accounts, and then be able to do both from one account. Contact Angela or I if you need an invitation to any of the new blogs. Sorry for all the confusion.

New Format!!

hey guys just wanted to tell ya that i switched to a new version on the blog...so all you have to do is go to blogger.com and log in and when it asks you if you want to switch to the new beta.blogger.com select yes, transfer and then create a google account, you can use your em addy and then you will be linked with the blog again...I don't know how often ya'll check that thing, so i just wanted to tell ya about this change.... thanks!

Jeff & Ang's NEW BABY!! Mark's letters

Today11/29/06 Jeff & Angela just had a new baby girl. Angela and the baby are doing fine. Her name is Ella Monson. I forgot the middle name She weighs 6 pounds 7 ounces and is 20 inches long She has dark hair with red in it Angela had her c-section. I am a proud Grandma. She was born about 8 am
I am going to try to send one of Elder Mark Monson letters
How is the family yeah so we have been tearing it up out here. the work is moving alone just great. my comp and i get along realy good, he is really funny, we have only been togather for 3 weeks now and we have a ton of inside jokes, so it has been funny we work realy hard. but it is not expedent that a man should run faster then he has strenth, the scripture does not say dont run only says not faster then strenth. it is like a race out here, only it is a long race so you have to pace yourself, or you get to tired have to stop, that is hard for me because i just want to run 5 bilion miles per hour. only problem is i have not built that endurance up to that point yet. but the lord has and can be at all places at all times. he is in and through all things everwhere at once answers prayers as fast as the speed of light. because he is a beaing of light. at are side when we look for him he is. i often think of jesus walking on the water, calling us out to walk with him. when we look at him are faith is strong, but when we look at the waves that we are doing somthing imposable {walking on water}, we start to fall, then he is right by us reaching out his hand all we have to do is grab the hand he will pull us up. we are teaching a man that seems to have everything going wrong for him, poor guy, needs a job, hes looking , we have felt really strong to promise that he will find work before bap date, if he would follow all comandments, he is totaly will all the big 4, so we had a strong impreshion to invite him to wright his wife that split when he had no work, {maybe if that is the real problem} any how he would not do it no matter what, this will be his test of faith, if he can over come this and trust in god then he will really start to progress. he is progressing he read the hole book of mormon in a week, but he says that he will not join unless he gets work. we have three familys now that we are working with, and three single men. the lord ha placed then all right infrount of us. i love you all. i mean that.wish i could tell you all everything but that is imposable, much love.elder monsonHis email addres is monsonmission@myldsmail.net Feel free to email him Love Glennis

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Here are pics from our family's Thanksgiving. My Dad's brother Mark and his family came too, along with our whole immediate family. We had a blast!! There are more on my personal blog!