24th Ward Reunion

On January 1st a few of us put together a reunion for the youth that we had grown up with in 24th ward (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). We got the idea after we saw each other at our 30 year class reunion.

After a few months of planning the day came and it was awesome. We saw many people that we had not seen in years. Many of them I have not seen since I moved away from home back in 1979. We were all older, heavier and blind when it came to reading things, but what a wonderful night it was. I'm thankful for parents who are older now and can't see as well. How nice it felt when they would ask me when I was going to start aging. They just didn't see all of the aging signs, thank heavens. I hope that we can keep in touch now that many of us have reconnected. Email and blogs make that much more possible. I am so thankful for wonderful friends that had such an impact on my life. I really don't know what I would have done without them. It is because of them that I am who I am today. Thank you dear friends!

Family Highlights of 2008

Woody being baptized on January 13th - (my step dad)
First annual Disneyland trip with Eric & Erin Connolly and Family
Leisha making the school musical - "Seussical the Musical"
Leisha making La Camarata Choir for 2008-09 school year at Red Mountain
Justin getting job with Chase Bank
30 year class reunion for Mesa High (for Debbie)
Wallace family reunion in Pine - Fireworks in Heber THE BEST!
Girls camp - as a cook (up at 5am - fun until 1am) FUN! FUN! FUN!
30 year class reunion for Coronado High (for Mike)
October Disneyland trip with Justin, Leisha and Leisha's friend Katie
Coty's getting job with AT&T
Getting asked to go to camp again as a cook YIPPY!!!!!!
Thanksgiving - Justin's first since he returned home from his mission
Cleaning out the office - now it serves as office / guest bedroom
Wallace Family Christmas in Pine
Finnish Visitors - Suvi and Una
Leisha getting all "A's" except one "B"
Christmas
Preparing for 24th ward youth reunion. Many pictures of the past

(Please check for changes - memories continue to come)

Church Callings for the year:

Debbie changed from 2nd counselor to 1st counselor in the Relief Society Presidency
Mike and Debbie in charge of the youth dances every 4th Saturday for 2008
Debbie as cook for girls camp
Leisha as Laurel President
Mike on missionary committee
Justin was Sunday School teacher

Another Year Ended

To all our friends and family - We hope this blog will help keep you updated on our lives. Time flies so fast and before we know it, the year is gone. And at the end of that year the thought of moments that we didn't keep in contact with you all and let you know what is going on in our lives. We wish you a happy New Year and look forward to reviewing our 2008 year with you on this blog. It is all to come.