David and Nathan
Multnomah Falls!
David, Nathan, Darin, Eva, Tom


David and Darin at the falls!

Pictures for Multnomah Falls.........

Lynee (Awesome Jason home taking care of kids....with out a list!!)


Nancee and Darin

More pics from the funeral

Ben
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Larson and Baby! (Cheri's Son)
Darin and Kay
Cheri, ? , Gary
Donna and Sam

Grandma Clunas' Funeral

We left home on Thursday afternoon and arrived in Boise at Eva's house at about 9:00pm. Lynee arrived shortly before us. Then at 11:00 Darin, Tom and Dallas went to the airport to get David. We all got up at 5:30 am and we went to the gym to workout!! We are so good! Then we went home and got ready for our long (laugh till we die) trip to Oregon! We stopped at Multnomah Falls and climbed to the top. They said that it is only one mile but it was one heck of a hike!!! 2nd work out of the day. We arrived at Art and Arlene's house to a very warm greeting from Art, Arlene and Grandma Heckel. They all looked so good!! I am sure grandma was tired when we left.
We had a wonderful dinner and talked all evening. Grandma, Art and Arlene spent the next hour or more just talking about all kinds of things. We learned alot about Grandma and Art and DAD!!! They told us all kinds of stories and we were very blessed to be in their home!! We finally decided that we needed to get to bed. After a wonderful night sleep we had a great breakfast and Carol (Ruth and Richards daughter) ,Marcus and Rabecca (Arts son and his wife) joined us. We could have stayed all day!! It was so much fun seeing all of them especially skinny dad!
Carol, Rebecca, Grandma H, Arlene, Marcus and Art


David, Eva, Darin, Grandma, Art, Nathan, David, Lynee....4 Generations
We then headed to the funeral. We arrived and it was great to see everyone. We saw Jack and Charlotte, Sam and Marilyn, Ben and Donna, Kay and her family, Karen and her family. We met Carols children and I can't believe it has been 14 years since she passed away, but her kids were together for the first time since then. The service was wonderful. Marilyn, Gary and Sam spoke. They also gave an open time for anyone to comment and that was great as well!! After it was nice to visit with everyone and then it was back in the burb for another long drive to Boise! It has been Awesome!!

Josh Clunas Farewell!

Darin and I and the boys went to Josh Clunas' farewell yesterday. It was nice to see them. It has been a long time. In the picture is Grant, Karen, Josh and a friend. He is going to enter the MTC on Wednesday. He is going to Houston, Texas.

February is here!

Wow time flies. We have had a busy January. Darin was just called as the Assistant to the Teachers and the Varsity Coach.....Yes the no-scouter Darin. He has been having some good experiences with our boys camping and doing the scout thing. I told him he better get some practice in considering we have 4 boys. He will be busy. (I am so glad that Moms don't go camping with the scouts!!!!!!!!) I help can help out with the cubs and I am currently the Scout Committee Chair. I am learning alot about Boy Scouts as well. A couple of weekends ago the boys and Darin went camping and stayed in a yurt? This is not roughin it at all! It was cold till they turned on the generator and heated the place. This is inside the Yurt!
Darin has opted out of the snow cave camping trip coming up soon. Well have to see about that. He maybe the scout master one day and will need that wonderful experience. Travis and Ty are Deacons. Travis will be in with Darin in April. It would not have been bad if the snow wasn't 2 feet deep and everytime they stepped they fell through so it was tough going. On the way in they all walked and pushed sleds with their gear. On the way out they used Snowmobiles!! SMART!!

Larissa is counting down the days till she will have her REAL drivers license. 34 days! OH...help me!!! She thinks that she will be able to take my car to school! FAT CHANCE!@!!!

Jenessa is just applying like crazy for scholarships and is getting excited to go to college. It looks like she has narrowed her choices down to BYU (Provo), Utah State (Logan), or Weber State (Ogden). So many choices to make.

Travis, Ty, Phil and Nate are obsessed with a game called Dark Orbit that is on the internet. They would play it 24/7 if I let them. It is funny to see that Nathan @ 7 is not far behind Travis @ 13 when it comes to the computer. They like this game cause they can play with their cousins....all linked in from their homes. Computers are amazing!! It is a beautiful clear day today! Travis asked when we could move somewhere that didn't have snow. It has been snowing alot but we really need it. We hope that you are all well. We think of you often. Wish you were all close by! Looking forward to being closer to the Fife's!! The kids sure love to get together. Larissa is are obsessed with the twins. I know we will be taking trips to SLC alot now! It will be fun to see everyone for Dallas' wedding. Will list the information just as soon as we get it!!! Have a great day!