We have a New Uncle David Club Member

We are so excited to welcome another member to the Uncle David Club, Kira Janine McMillan. She was born on March 20, 2010. Her parents are David's brother and his wife, Danny and Heidi. This is a significant date in our family for several reasons. March 20th is David's Mother's birthday and Juliann's parent's anniversary and now Kira's birthday. We have many reasons to celebrate on this special day!!

Congratulations Lindsey!!

David's youngest sister Lindsey, got engaged on Jan 30, in Salt Lake. She is marrying a guy she met at BYU named Preston. They are getting married June 11, 2010. They make a great couple. We are very happy for them!!

In Loving Memory

Late last night or early this morning I awoke with a start. I got up and went and got a glass of water, as I was drinking my water my eye glanced at the calendar and then at the time. The time was 12:04 am and the day January 23, 2010. My mind immediately became aware that it was 10 years ago today at 12:09 am that my dear mother Pauline passed away. It seems like yesterday, yet at the same time it seems like a lifetime ago. The years have healed the outside wound. I don't cry outwardly as often as I use to, but inwardly I miss her deeply and wish I could tell her this or that. Her courage and example of how she faced life with a smile has given me courage so many time when I face challenges in my life. And so ten years later I reflect...

Thank you Mom. I love you!!

Mom had a fun sense of humor. We always seemed to have fun together.

Mom and I just before she passed away.

Mom as a young Bride


Mom and I, when I was a teenager.



Mom and I, the day I was born.

We have a New Uncle David Club Member

Announcing the new arrival of Shaela Linda Boyer.

She was born December 30, 2009. Juliann's Brother and Sister-in-Law (Robert and Kris) are the proud parents. They had been hoping to adopt soon but were surprised when they got the call that they needed to be at the hospital in 15 minutes as the birth mom had decided that she wanted Robert and Kris to be the parents and was going to be leaving the hospital soon---Kris called me on the phone and said, "Guess where we are going?" I was very surprised to hear they were going to the hospital to pick up Shaela. We went and saw her and she is adorable. We are a proud Aunt and Uncle.

A Season to Remember...

A Season To Remember….
Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season----the shopping for the perfect gift, the wrapping, the cooking, the decorating, the card writing, the parties, Christmas concerts, family gatherings, and the list of a hundred things goes on and on---we stop for a just a moment to reflect. This is a season to remember. We remember the Christmas's that have past and the joys of childhood memories. The special feelings we feel at Christmas are cherished because of the memories of Christmas’s past. We cherish beloved friends and family and enjoy the memories being made with them. We remember with fondness our dear loved one who aren’t with us anymore—especially Juliann’s Mom Pauline, Nephew’s Ashton Boyer and Carl McMillan and our dear grandparents, aunts and uncles who are now watching over us from heaven. How we miss them and love them and Christmas would not be the same without their memory and the treasured memories we have with them. We especially stop to remember why we have these special feelings in our heart at this time of year. It is because of our Savior. We love Him!! We Remember Him!! These feelings are special. This time of year is special. Thus we Remember…

“ Each of us is an Innkeeper,
Who decides if there is Room,
For Jesus” ----Neal A Maxwell



Great Christmas Video....Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vStl9PXWtiw

October Fun

Well it has been a while since we last posted a blog---I am not sure if it is because we live a boring life and have nothing that is interesting happening, or that we live such a busy life that we have little time to think about what we are doing let alone post it Well whatever the excuse we will try to be better at not being boring or spend a few minutes to slow down and capture the moment. Here are some fun Halloween moments with our family....

David's Sister Lisa, Husband Adam and Son Brigham

David and nieces Jade and Siena

David having fun with nephew Owen

David enjoying a moment with nephews Turin and Brigham

Nieces Ellie and Savannah and Nephew Owen

One of Utah's Best Kept Secrets

Labor Day Weekend....

On Monday, we went to This is the Place State Park and we were quite surprised at how fun it was. We have lived in Utah most of our lives and have only seen the monument. We have never been in the actual park, however. What can we say...it is really one of Utah's best kept secrets. We spent the day with our nieces and nephews and enjoyed every minute of it. They have so many things to do that are fun--petting zoo, handcarts the kids can pull, trains, pony rides, different areas where you can learn about Utah's history and so much more.

Here are just a few:

Here we are going to learn about the Indians and the Mountain Men.

Pioneer candle-making

Train ride overlooking the valley...it was such a beautiful day!!