We have been blessed with 38 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. They bring us great joy. They are happy, healthy, bright and good. We thank our 8 children and their great spouses for these wonderful young people.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Let's Look at 2008

Carrie and Ralph were sealed in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple
Courtney graduated from LDS Business College and is engaged to Brigham
The Utah Urmstons' start to build their new home.
Nathan is called to serve in the Bishopric
Kauner and Talmage are ready for BIG BOY football
Mia , Grace ,Sam and Drew love their Disneyland passes
Triston Panaro is born and the Panaro's have a new home
Jordan leaves to serve his mission is Paraguay
Porter, Cooper and Zac are new drivers
Candice starts a new year at Pioneer High School
Minutes are taken off of times in swimming and track
Mason understands contact sports with a concussion
Kali loves high school in Utah
Jessica graduates college and becomes a celebrity and the
Ivins add a new little one to their family
The California walkers for Prop. 8 are successful
Peter and Nathan finish the St. George Marathon
Michael got a new truck
Matthew shares with his Utah YM how to do a successful YM Camp
Marc starts a new calling with Ping Pong and flag football tournaments
Nathan and Jill get a new car
Taylor loves middle school
Cassidy is in the Pirates of Penzance
Amy and Jim find out how teenagers have auto collisions when they are doing nothing wrong
Nicholas decided that Utah will be home and will join Kali at UVU in the fall
Jaime and Linda worked hard with their vinyl sticker projects and took their husbands to Hawaii
Garrett was elected VP at Norris Middle School
Isaac received a scholarship through his activity with the Seeing Eye organization
2008 in Australia
One year of service to the Lord in the Australia Melbourne West Mission
Many wonderful new friends
Increased knowledge of other cultures
Testimonies strengthened.
An increase in knowledge and a deeper love for the Book of Mormon
Being a small part of 45 baptisms and recognizing how the Lord works in peoples lives
Many spiritual experiences that will be long remembered.
A greater appreciation for family and loved ones at home.


3 comments:

Urmston Family said...

Amen, what a great Urmston year.

Rinez said...

A wonderful recap! Jerel ran in the St. George marathon, too! He's going to run the Salt Lake marathon in April.

JOY said...

Hi Elder & Sister Urmston - I found your blog thru Linda's blog! What a great example you are to so many! Thanks for all you do!