Wolf-man Ethan

Last night was Ethan's first day of Cub Scouts. He was so excited. On the drive to the church he said, "Mom, I've waited a long time for this day!"

He has a wonderful Den Leader and had a great first night!

And the Winner(s) is . . . .

As an update to this post . . .

We are the proud parents of TWO WINNERS. Yay! Congratulations to Ethan and Ashton! They won in their classroom contest. Now all winning designs will be on display in the school cafeteria where the entire school will vote. Grand prize winner will be announce this Friday afternoon.

Last 1st Day of Preschool

Yesterday was Ryan's first day of Preschool. This will be his last year of Preschool since he will begin Kindergarten next year. He had a great day and really enjoying riding the school bus with his buddy Tyson.

Unfortunately he and Brinley aren't feeling real well today so he will be missing school today.

Here are pictures of the big day.

Future Artists?

The past few days, Ethan and Ashton have been working hard on their entries for the Kentucky Kids Day T-Shirt contest.

Each year any student can turn in a design that, if chosen, would be screen printed onto a t-shirt that will be distributed to each child at the school. Then on "Kentucky Kids Day" each child will wear the t-shirt. The kids also wear these t-shirts when they go on field trips.

We have never turned in an entry before this year. I decided that we are going to be active participants this year. I emphasized to the boys that "doing their best" is all that is important in this contest. I could care less if their design is chosen or not. However, the competative person in me REALLY is hoping for a winning design!!

When trying to come up with their design, I asked Ethan what Kentucky is known for. That is where he got the idea to put a horse on his design.

Ashton, on the other hand, is a rocker at heart. His design is a perfect description of his personality.

The voting begins today. May the best boy (or girl) win!!!

Here are the boys with their designs.

Geneology, I am Doing it . . .

Today Ethan was asked to give a talk in Primary. Here is a copy of his talk as well at the photos he shared. Enjoy!



Today I’ve been asked to speak about how Family History and Temple Work Bless all the generations of my family.



I was named after my GREAT, GREAT, GREAT grandfather, Ethan Leonard Brown. He is on my dad’s side of the family.



My GREAT grandfather, Ernie Niederhauser, was one of the first Eagle Scouts in Salt Lake City, UT. He is on my mom’s side of the family.



My GREAT, GREAT grandmother, Ada Pratt Hansen was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. She is on my mom’s side of the family.
(photo dated April 1963)



My GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT grandfather, Ephraim K. Hanks helped rescue the Martin Handcart Company which was stranded on the plains of Wyoming. He is on my dad’s side of the family.

These are just a few of my relatives who have been faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Because of their example, as well as the faith and obedience of my other ancestors, there has been a constant stream of church membership on both sides of my family.

I am grateful for my ancestors and their testimony of Jesus Christ. I look forward to learning more about them in the future.

Surprise!

Today we drove up to Cincinnati to celebrate Matt's birthday with his Sister's family as well as his Mom who was in town. Once we arrived at their house, his sister Sarah said there was a surprise for him in the basement. To his surprise, his sister April from Arizona appeared. What a nice surprise!

We had a great visit with everyone. We had a delicious BBQ, wonderful birthday cake, and lots of fun!

Click HERE for pictures of the big event!

Happy Birthday, Iron Matt!

Today is the big day . . . Matt's birthday! Happy, Happy Birthday! If all goes right, we MAY get to go out on a date.


Here are a few pictures of Matt from throughout the years. If it wasn't midnight, I'd scan some others in. Maybe tomorrow!

Pre-dating photo - Matt making stir-fry at my parent's house. 1996-1997?

Matt and Ryan - July 2005 Huntsville, Utah

Ethan and Matt - July 2005 Snowbird, UT

Brinley and Matt - November 2007 Frankfort, KY

Matt and Ethan, September 2008 Cynthiana, KY

Happy Birthday, Matt. We all love you to pieces (except Ryan - he said

he doesn't like you. LOL)

Does anyone remember why I call him "Iron Matt"?