Just An Update With Taylor

Hey everyone just thought that we needed an update on our blog, so you get to read my rambling!
We'll I'm in the middle of the third week of school. I have got a lot going on this trimester.

I have marching band, and we have our first exhibition on this Saturday. But we have performed the first three fourths of our show, at a football half-time show. My band director wasn't very when he found out that I was having my wisdom teeth out the day before, so unfortunately I wasn't able to perform that night, but I was there for support!

I am also involved in the Chamber Choir! I'm excited for this because we might be going to Disneyland!!! Last week we had auditions for the school musical. This year is a comedy instead of a drama like it was last year. We are doing Funny Girl. I got the part of a workmen and ensemble, but lucky for me the ensemble is very involved in the whole show; I will be in at least 10 scenes. The performances are in January and February.

At school, since we are 15 or 16 in my grade, everyday we have to talk about getting our licenses or about our learner permits. I don't think I have gone a day at school without talking about driving or who has their lisences. I'm can't wait to turn sixteen because then I don't have to ask my parents if I can drive. Mom, Dad, take note, I expect this car to be sitting in the driveway on my 16th birthday. JUST KIDDING

Well there isn't much else going on except, I do get to dissect a pig heart on Friday in Human Biology, I'm pretty excited for it!!!!!!

CARLY AND JEFF ARE ENGAGED!!

Announcing the engagement of
Carly Van Bibber
and
Jeff Brigham Rock

Jeff popped the question and slid the ring on
Carly's finger Sunday night!!

We're so excited for them and happy
that Carly has found such a great guy!!
Jeff is from New Harmony, Utah
and he's also going to school in Cedar City.

Their wedding is planned for
Friday, October 24th
at the Salt Lake Temple!!

Here are some pictures from their engagement night
including both "rocks"!

Dad is pretty smart after all

THE FOLLOWING COMIC

IS DEDICATED TO:

TYLER, QUINN, AND BRYAN

Taylor found this in the paper this morning and just had to cut it out. It really is a word. Even Tyler used it in his talk he gave on Sunday.

WHAT A WEEK!!

This was our last weekend with Daniel and Hannah. They headed off to Ohio on Wednesday, August 6th. They arrived on Thursday in Columbus and were able to get into their home on Saturday!! They have a few painting projects planned before Hannah starts school in September. Daniel starts a week of orientation on Monday the 10th.

Carly and Jeff came from Cedar City to join us for our "last hurrah". We gathered at Lauralee's home on Saturday for some volleyball, we played until we couldn't see any more or until the over the hill team won. (They included anyone over 25)

On Sunday, everyone joined us for Sacrament Meeting. It was so fun to see our entire family spanning a "long bench". It's been a while since we needed a long bench and we spent the meeting passing Emma up and down the row.

After church we were joined by the Zundel and Moore Grandparents for dinner and of course a couple of rounds of NERTS!! Then the good-byes began, including some tears. Good luck Daniel and Hannah, we'll miss you!! We love you!!

Goodbye Grandma and Grandpa Moore.

See you at Christmas!!

Goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa Zundel.
Thanks for letting us crash in your
basement for a year!!!

On Wednesday Anne and Manja traveled
to Cedar City for the Shakespeare Festival
(and some shopping). We had a great time.
Can't wait for next year!!

Carly and Jeff join us for the Greenshow
and Two Gentlemen from Verona

Our favorite part of the Greenshow was
"Who's on first??" Shakespeare style!!

Two Gentlemen from Verona

Taming of the Shrew

Did I mention that while my car was at the
mechanic's shop for some last minute tuning before
our trip to Cedar City that someone backed
into it??? Too bad we had to get a rental
car for the week. I told Bryan to get me something
nice, but I never expected my dream car, the
Chrysler 300M. I think I could get used to this.

Oh by the way, it rides very smooth. Annie took
it up to 105 and we hardly noticed!!