the 3rd of July Festviities

On the 3rd of July we went to the Real Salt Lake vs San Jose Soccer game. Shelly and another soccer mom were in charge of Sam and Alex's club night at the game. They sold tickets and organized events for a club fundraiser. Because of Shelly's hard work and being in charge, Alex's was able to be part of the "Dream Team" and walk out on the field with a Real player, Andy Williams #77.

Alex is on our far left/end. He said it was scary but he was glad he participated.

Someone for got to tell Alex to talk off his hat during the National Anthem.... ooops It was a bummer the score ended in a 1-1 tie after finally scoring in the 90th minute.

The next day we were able to do the Bees Baseball game, they lost in 12 innings but the fireworks were better then the Real game

Welcome Home Elder Emmett

What a Great Day! As you can see above, there were a few tears, but way more smiles and laughs. I had told Michael I expected him to run down the stairs into baggage claim. He did as he was told and ran down the empty escalator only to find no one waiting for him. He was about 15 minutes early and we were sitting down waiting rather than standing at the bottom of the stairs waiting like most missionary families. Kristin and Annie caught of glimpse of 'a missionary' on the escalator and quickly reacted.

Here Michael and Annie chat with Brian on the phone while we wait for his luggage.

Smiles everywhere

Micheal meets Lily for the first time and gets reacquainted with Jack.

Proud Papa

Proud Parents!

Jack, Kristin and Annie lead Michael up the escalator. After stopping for gas, we made a bee-line to the West Highland Stake Center so that President Anderson, a counselor in the Presidency could release Michael. After he interviewed Michael, we all gathered in the High Council room and Michael shared a few experiences and his testimony before removing his badge. After a quick look at the home we are buying and a change of clothes it was off to a late lunch at Cafe Rio in American Fork. Fun Day! As Michael's father, I can't really express in words how proud I am of his service to The Lord, his fellow missionaries and the great people in Colorado. Well Done.

Happy Fourth of July

Will decked out in some of his patriotic crafts from a week long morning summer camp. Will without fail willingly wears dark glasses whenever he is out in the sun so that his under the eye scare heals well.


Sarah and Will enjoying one of June's many rain days. Thanks to Grandma Emmett for the cozy reading quilts. A plaid flannel quilt certainly aided my recovery during the chilly June days.

One of Joel's many hits of the season. The first thing he does in the morning is read the sports page!

Oquirrh Mt. Temple Open House with Tuellers, Krumpermans and Ellsworths.

From the past--they grow up fast.

Katie enters the TEEN zone

Katie's been a joy in our lives, whether she's eating tacos or just chillin' beachside.







Happy 13th to Katie!

Happy Birthday Katie

Katie "The Bug" Emmett has turned into a teenager! Katie is 13 years old today, where has the time gone. Although I do miss her chubby cheeks, it's fun having another sister to go to movies with and just hang out! She is such a great Aunt to her 6 nephews and 1 niece. She is such a cute little dancer, and its been fun watching her progress each year. We love having Katie in our family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUG!!

Katie age 2 ( i think) on the beach with Sam

Katie age 6 with nephew Koebe

Maximo and Katie (sorry I don't know her age here... its a couple years ago)

Katie and the gang watching Father Bill run "The Top of Utah" --September 2008

Katie enjoying a ski day with her favorite sisters and Dad on his birthday January 2009

Carving Pumpkins-- October 2008

Hooray for Fathers

Just to set the record straight, unless I have messed up again ( I have already lost all of the pictures once), here are pictures of the fathers in the family plus some of their loved ones. Norda and I want you all to know how much we love each of you.

JWE holding Bill in the delivery room of the Salt Lake County hospital.

Bob holding John at Bear Lake.

Bill and three daughters at Beaver.

Jake holding Polly at Salt Lake Temple.

Jim holding Emily in our front room.

Tom teaching Alex to ski at Beaver.

Chad playing a duet with Sarah at Christmas program.

Matt and Koebe watching a Red Sox game in Boston.

Lorin holding Polly (? Bruce).

Tyler trying to feed Max some licorise.

John holding Jack.

JD holding Nashtyn.

Adam holding Merrick.

Neal Maxwell wrote the following: "A father who loves his children, and who is truly striving, for instance, to become a better man, sends off to his children all kinds of messages, in a variety of ways, that let them know he loves them and that he is a serious disciple of Jesus Christ. Then his children can more easily forgive him the tactical errors, because his basic message is intact: he believes in God and he cares for his family."

And may it ever be so!

Welcome home Sister Lundberg

BAM!

For you WWII buffs, this was not THE Battle at Midway, rather, the Battle at Midway

After chilly 1 mile swim in Deer Creek, John rolls by the Hamlet at mile 11 of his 22 mile bike ride

A Big Smile as he sees his fans lining the road ahead

Well that was fun, now what should we do?

It's hard to picture a more beautiful setting for a run than Soldier Hollow

The home stretch

'Hook 'em Horns' or is it just 'Hang Loose'?

Congratulations to John for another strong finish!