Summer happenings to come

The most important of our summer happenings is still to come. Some time in the next several weeks we will welcome three new little ones into our family. Tiffany, Tammie, and MiKell are all due the last week of June. Aren't they beautiful!

Even more summer happenings

Katelyn has joined a T ball team this summer. We watched a game today. She likes T ball because "you don't have to run so much".


On June 6 we had a family spring recital Katelyn and Addison each played 3 piano pieces they had learned. Hailey had to "play" too. The rest of the family was invited to participate and many did so. At Katelyn's encouragement, Dad learned "Pony Ride" on the piano. Rob and Tammie enthralled us with a jump rope routine. As Tammie is rather pregnant, she mostly did rope tricks. Thanks to everyone who made this recital a success. You all did wonderful! I love you all.
The bottom right picture is me with all seven of my grandchildren. I think they are all wonderful (as their parents are also)

More summer happenings: Zion's

Over Memorial Day weekend we went to Zion's National Park to do some canyoneering. The weather didn't co-operate and we were not able to go into the canyons, be we still had a good time. The scenery was fantastic!
The kids are smelling a Ponderosa Pine. They claim that it smells like butterscotch. Dad thought they were crazy.
While waiting for the shuttle, the kids played some slap game that Brett knew. It makes a fun picture though I have no idea how it is played.
This was Elden's first camping trip. It was rather cold and other then that he did great. I came along as designated baby tender since I can't climb or repell.

Summer happenings

Elden learned to clap (top left), Mark learned to walk (top right), Zachary discovered grandma's dress up costumes (bottom left), and Addie and all the grandkids liked to come play at grandma's house.
Rob graduated from the U of U Law School on May 15. Congratulations!!!!
Mark (bottom picture) had his 1st birthday on April 3. Eric (top picture) had his 2nd birthday on June 6. Happy birthday also to Brett, kyle, Shanalee, Tiffany and Josh who all have summer (or spring) birthdays
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Our Wonderful parents

My parents: Fred and Elizabeth Haroldsen

Mother's Day was yesterday. I have a wonderful mother. In fact, David and I have the very best parents. What a great blessing that is for us and for our children. Thank you Mama and Daddy, Mom and Dad for everything.

David's mom: Mary Schwieder (with Elden)

David's Dad: Harold Schwieder

Easter with the Schwieders

It was great to see so many family members this past weekend. On Saturday we had an Easter Egg Hunt. Katelyn, Addison, Zach, and Eric all joined in.
On Easter Sunday we had a picnic at Grandma Schwieder's home. Mark, Hailey, and Elden all enjoyed time with great grandma and grandpa Schwieder.









Our task for the weekend was installing a rock wall in front of our house. Eric had to help out by throwing in rocks.

He's HOME!

Elder Todd Schwieder came home on February 24.








With David's guidance I made the sign. It says: welcome, welcome to Idaho Falls, Elder Todd Schwieder. I only found out later that writing names in red is "bad luck".
Todd is not used to the cold winters of Idaho. It was quite amusing. Todd came home with Elder Clark from St. Anthony. He was suppose to come home at 5:30 PM. He came in 25 minutes early and so everyone except Brett and Grandma and Grandpa Schwieder missed him getting off the plane. Oops!! We are so glad he is home!