ANNE'S SEMINARY GRADUATION

Anne graduated from Seminary on Sunday and it was great meeting, in part due to Anne's excellent talk. She did a fabulous job sharing her experiences and feelings about seminary on the program. We're so proud of her. It seems that the percentage of youth who graduate with a four year seminary certificate continues to decline each year. So - - great job Anne!!

Also, if you want to see some of Anne's fun senior pictures check out this website:
veronicareeve.com and then choose the "blog". The photographer has posted a few preliminary pictures with more to come!

Sunday was a wonderful Mother's Day!! After we finished
with our church meetings we headed to Salt Lake
to Manja's parents house for dinner. Bryan grilled salmon
and shrimp and made one of our favorite broccoli salads.
It was great, and Manja just sat with her feet up and visited
with her wonderful children.
It was a great surprise when Carly walked in just before we
started dinner. She drove up from Cedar City to be
with us!! Even she didn't know she was coming until she got home
from her church around noon and decided to come.
She completely surprised her mom and it was GREAT!!
She stayed the night and drove home on Monday.

CELEBRATING MOTHER'S DAY
WITH GRANDMA ZUNDEL

I know, I know, Lauralee and Quinn are missing
from the group pictures. They had dinner with
Quinn's family and once they arrived
with Emma, it was amazing how the camera
just keep pointing at Emma and no one else!?!

AUNTIE CARLY WITH EMMA!!

EMMA WAS SOOOO HAPPY
AND SMILEY!!

A big shout out to Manja's brother, Mike.
On Monday, Mike had MAJOR surgery
and is still recovering at Altaview Hospital.
Even though things were more
extensive than the even the doctor had
anticipated, our prayers were answered
and Mike did great through the surgery
and is feasting away on broth and juice!!

An Update With Taylor

Hey everyone just thought I would let you know about what's going on in my life right now.

• Choir-I have been in the Chamber Choir for a couple months. This is the highest choir at Ogden High. There were some special auditions for some men; because Mr. Longhurst, the teacher, was having some problems getting guys to show up to early morning practice (7 A.M.). A couple weeks after I joined we had region. I was unable to perform, because I did not have the songs prepared as well as I would like them. We were not able to go to state, so we are preparing for, a couple of small performances, our Jazz Concert, the Utah State Apple Teacher Award Recognition Banquet, and Graduation.

• Band-In the Ogden High Symphonic Band I play the French Horn. At the end of April we went to Region at Ben Lomand High School, where we got straight Ones (one being the best and five the worst). Having straight ones at Region sends you to State. We went to State at Utah Valley State Collage on Friday May 2nd. Unfortunately, we did not take state we did do well, getting a 1-, 1-, and 2+. On this scale 1 1- 2+ 2 2- 3+ 3 3- 4+ 4 4- 5+ 5 5- (1 being the best).

• School-Right now I have straight A's! We are also in the middle of Finals. Next week I have two tests and then I am DONE!!!!!

• Marching Band-Marching Band is starting next month! I am so excited! I was in the Marching Band last year playing the Trumpet. Our field show was named Aztec Rumble. At every competition last year it either rained, hailed, or snowed on us as we played except for two or three of them. At the Mount Timpanogos Competition, the wind was blowing, it was hailing and raining. The wind was blowing horizontally witch stung our faces with hail. Most of the bands that day just gave up because of the rain and wind and hail, but we did not! We played our best show that day! The OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL TIGER MARCHING BAND TOOK STATE!!!!!

• Young Mens-I am the Teacher's Quorum President with three boys in my quorum with me. We are preparing for the High Adventure Week, down at Havasupi. And we are also having Youth Conference the first week of June to the Great Basin National Park.

• Working-I have been trying to find a job so I can pay for all my school trips next year, but I was unsuccessful because businesses are not hiring 15 year olds. I am now mowing four lawns a week, which are bringing in some money.

Well, there is my life hopefully you have enjoyed it!

CONGRATULATIONS DANIEL!!

Daniel graduated Friday from
Weber State University with a
Bachelor of Science Degree
majoring in Chemistry. He also
received a minor in Spanish.
What a great day!!
We've watched Daniel work, study and
sacrifice for many years to see this day come.

We couldn't be more proud Daniel,
Love ya, Mom and Dad

Daniel and his friend Josh McBride both
graduated with chemistry degrees and
both are off to med school. Josh has
also been accepted to Ohio State, but is still
waiting on other schools. (Daniel and Hannah
are hoping Josh and his wife
come to Ohio State too)

The proud parents!!
(Yea, something was on the camera lens.)

Hannah also donned a cap and gown to join
Daniel in their celebration of
graduation!!!