Foley Band and Soccer Pictures

These are some fun pictures we got from the Tiger News which is an awesome weekly newsletter put out by the activities director at our high school.

Ryan is one of the drum majors this year for the band. He decided not to play soccer again so he could give more time to his flute, piano, and music. He decided he also had enough extra time to be in the school musical in November.

Brock (number 9) is playing on the varsity soccer team this year. He knew he wouldn't see a lot of playing time on the varsity team, but loves the game enough to do it anyways. He is also keeping busy with College Algebra, AP World History and AP Government and Politics.

Another Wilson Arrives

Here is the update for the Wilson family.

Christopher James: C.J. was born on the 16th of May. Weighing in at 12lb 7oz (editor's note WOW!) and 23 1/2 inches long. The doctor kept telling us he thought there would be more water. However there was not. We are happy that he came out as healthy as he is. He is now over 16 lbs.

Adelaide: (4 in December) She is going to be our entomologist. She loves to collect rolly pollys, worms, grasshoppers, and any other bug that moves. She keeps a close eye on mom. Never leaving her side for more than 30 seconds.

Taylor: (4 in December) She recently went to a hotel without a swimming pool. She informed her father this was a "fake" hotel. She wanted to go to a hotel that had a swimming pool.

Charlotte (6) Charlotte started 1st grade and loves the teacher. She wanted to write a note to thank her for being her teacher. She is a very big help. We are sad she is in school all day.

Kip (36) Kip is still working for Direct. He was released as the gospel doctrine teacher. (His favorite calling) They put him in as the Elders quorum president. (His least favorite) He loves living in rural Idaho were he can take his girls fishing.

Suzanne (?) I am still recovering from having C.J. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Since then I have been trying to keep the levels between 80-120. However, everything effects it. Other than that we are healthy and happy.

Suzanne

A Little Update

Here is a little update from Peter & Lori Lindhardt (from Logan Utah)...I will start with our youngest and end with the oldest in our family.

Adam (5) or A.J. - Adam loves to play all of the outdoor and indoor games with his brothers and sisters. He started kindergarten this year and is very excited to go to school. When Adam says his prayers he always tells Heavenly Father how much he loves his mom, dad, Jesus, and his family. He asks for help to be obedient and to be happy. We love being his parents.

Mason (7) - Mason is our little worker, he loves to be in the yard helping mom and dad. He can't wait until he is old enough to mow the law my himself. Mason is in second grade and doing very well. He sometimes gets a little distracted with his friends and causes a small amount of stress with his teacher. Mason has a smile that is contagious...it makes you smile just looking at him. He will turn 8 in December and is looking forward to getting Baptized in January.

Reiss (9) - Reiss is "do the job right or don't do it at all" child. He wants to do everything the right way. Reiss has many talents...one of them was a surprise to his parents when he stared in the school play in the lead role. We did not know he had it in him. Reiss is doing very well in 4th grade. He has many, many friends who love to be with him. His greatest attribute is the trust the adults have in him. Reiss is a calming influence at home, in school, and in his Church classes.

Olivia (11) - Olivia is still little spark plug in the family. She is very busy doing, creating, talking on the phone, riding her bike, reading, dancing, and playing with her friends type of girl. When Olivia prayers you get the sense that she knows who she is talking too. She carries on a wonderful conversation with her Heavenly Father with a lot of meaning. Olivia is busy in school this year as a 5th grader. She is doing very well in school. Olivia truly loves life and all it has to offer.

Zackary (13) - Zack is soon to be the tallest in the family. He is now 6 feet tall (almost caught up to dad) and we can't seem to keep him in clothes that fit. Zack is a very good baby sitter for his mom and dad. He knows how to have fun with his brother and sisters. They always miss him when he is gone. Someday Zack will be an artist, he has a very creative mind. Zack is doing well with Priesthood responsibilities, without complaining. He loves the charter school that he attends (8th grade). Zack is our straight "A" student who loves to learn.

Ryan (16) - Ryan is working at little Caesars and attending Logan High school as a Junior. He finds plenty of time to play with his friends. We don't get to see him as much anymore. Last month Ryan was ordained to the office of a Priest. It was a very spiritual day for him and his family. He recently got his drivers licence, he is now thinking he needs his own car. Ryan loves to climb the mountain that we live by, he has to keep busy. He has been a good example to his friends in doing things the right way.

Amber (17) - Amber is a Senior this year at Logan High. She is very excited that this is the last year. Amber is very busy with her friends (like Ryan), we don't see her very much around the house. She is the Laurel president that also keeps her busy. Amber has a great personality that brings a lot of comfort to stressed out people. She a beautiful young women with a very strong testimony in the Gospel.

Peter (40) - Peter is working at TTM technologies as the Quality Manager (over 19 years), this continues to be a very good job for him and one that he likes very much. He is currently the Stake Executive Secretary for the Stake Presidency. Working with the Stake President has been a spiritual highlight for the past 2 years. Having a busy schedule is the norm, if it was any different it would not be good. Peter loves his wife and family very much...he is extremely grateful for the Gospel and the spiritual foundation it has provided in his life. He loves to do things with his kids, and working around the house completely the many things on the "to do" list.

Lori (41) - Lori is working in the Lindhardt home keeping things in order, she is definitely the hardest worker in the family. She is currently the Primary President that keeps her very busy. The parents and children love her very much. Lori stays very busy volunteering in the schools and transporting our kids to and fro. She loves to decorate our home...it really is awesome to have things change like they do, it keeps things interesting. Lori has many friends who depend on her, she too has a smile that is contagious (like Mason).

We are grateful for our heritage. We would not be who we are without the foundation that was established many, many years ago. To all of our extended family...we love you...please keep the faith and doing what you are doing...our children (all of our children) depend on it.

Peter and Lori Lindhardt

The Tale of the Toothbrush

Not much to report for our family. I received my Black Belt in Taekwondo, Breanna and Rebecca will be testing for their Black Belts in a week. I’m still working as a consultant on HR Payroll software for a company in Wisconsin. All of the kids are back in school, so my wife is missing them now. Here’s your painful story for the day. My youngest (18 months) was chewing on her toothbrush and tripped. It was an adult sized toothbrush and she managed to shove it through the soft palette in the back of her mouth. Ouch. Anyway, after an emergency room trip (it happened at night after the cheaper options were closed, of course), the doctor said that there wasn’t any artery involvement and that it’d close on its own in 10 to 14 days. The hole is the size of your ring finger. Nobody warned me that this child would be so much fun!

Anyway, we hope everyone is well and doing what’s right.

The May Family, Robert, Breanna, Landon, Ashley, Rebecca, Robert, Ayesha, Donald, Samuel, Andrea

The Christmas Present

It has been a very busy summer here in Toledo. Jon did clinical research in the Emergency Department at the University Hospital. At the end of September, he is going to a conference in Iowa to present some of his research. He loved working in the ER! Now he knows that he could be happy as a doctor in the Emergency Room. He is looking forward to seeing if there is something else he likes more when he starts rotations next years. He has started his second year of medical school at the University of Toledo in August. He is loving the medical field much more than his undergrad in Chemical Engineering.

In April, I was called to serve in the Stake Young Women's. I was able to go to Girl's Camp this summer. It was fun to get to know the Young Women better. I am constantly amazed at the strength there. Jon and I were also able to participate in a Wilderness Youth Conference. It was full of hard, growing experiences for the leaders as well as the youth.

For Christmas this year, Jon and I are getting an addition to the family. We are having a boy! I have been doing really well as far as the pregnancy goes. I have passed two kidney stones in the last 4 months, but I see that as a preparation of things to come.

That is what has been keeping us busy. I look forward to seeing what all of you have been up to.

-Keriann Felt

Foley's Idaho Summer Pictures

Brock (my oldest) and RJ (Rulon's oldest) spent over a month in Blackfoot this summer working on the farm for their grandparents. All the rest of the Foley children and I spent a week there helping as well. These are some fun pictures we took while we were there!

Ryan Foley
A man in his tractor!
Another beautiful Idaho sunset. A man (Jerry) in his field.

Brock and RJ with grandpa looking on.
RJ.