HANNAH R
I am the oldest of my two sisters, Megan fourteen and Alex, eleven. I am sixteen years old and a Junior at Arvada West High School. We have a mom, Debbie (we will not reveal her age) and a dad, Brian. We mustn’t forget the dog, Poky. I have always lived in Colorado and would not live anywhere else. We have skiing, hiking, rock climbing as well as ice climbing.
Some of the other hobbies are blowing the French horn, singing and playing the piano. I utilize the French horn in Wind Ensemble and sing in Vocal Showcase this year. If I have any free time, I take advantage of sleeping and eating-in that order. If I could not sleep so much, I would learn to sew.
One of my parents some times describes me as crazy and maybe even strange.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
What do you know about Julie R
HIGHLIGHT OF JULIE R 03/2012
JULIE WAS BORN UNDER THE COVENANT IN THE CITY OF RUPERT, STATE OF IDAHO. SHE HAS ONE BROTHER AND THREE SISTERS. SHE HAS BEEN TOLD SHE DOES NOT LACK IN WIT AND IS A BLAST TO BE AROUND. JULIE SPENDS TIME WITH THE FAMILY AND WHEN TIME PERMITS THE COWS. SHE HAS PICTURES AND CERAMICS OF HER SECOND LOVE,”COWS”, TAKING UP SPACE THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.
SHE HAS A LOVE FOR MUSIC AND MOVIES OF THE EIGHTIES . IN HER YOUTH SHE PARTICIPATED IN TRACK, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. JULIE GRADUATED FROM A WEST AND MET HER NOW HUSBAND, SCOTT RABIDEAU, AT RICKS COLLEGE. SCOTT STUDIED PRE-MED AND JULIE MAJORED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
JULIE MADE A REPUTATION OF BEING THE BEST GIRL’S CAMP LEADER. It must have been because of all the teasing that was inflicted on the kids and the fact that she was caught crying when she left for home. When she tires of kids, she spends time with her horses (14 years).
JULIE WAS BORN UNDER THE COVENANT IN THE CITY OF RUPERT, STATE OF IDAHO. SHE HAS ONE BROTHER AND THREE SISTERS. SHE HAS BEEN TOLD SHE DOES NOT LACK IN WIT AND IS A BLAST TO BE AROUND. JULIE SPENDS TIME WITH THE FAMILY AND WHEN TIME PERMITS THE COWS. SHE HAS PICTURES AND CERAMICS OF HER SECOND LOVE,”COWS”, TAKING UP SPACE THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.
SHE HAS A LOVE FOR MUSIC AND MOVIES OF THE EIGHTIES . IN HER YOUTH SHE PARTICIPATED IN TRACK, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. JULIE GRADUATED FROM A WEST AND MET HER NOW HUSBAND, SCOTT RABIDEAU, AT RICKS COLLEGE. SCOTT STUDIED PRE-MED AND JULIE MAJORED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
JULIE MADE A REPUTATION OF BEING THE BEST GIRL’S CAMP LEADER. It must have been because of all the teasing that was inflicted on the kids and the fact that she was caught crying when she left for home. When she tires of kids, she spends time with her horses (14 years).
Friday, March 23, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Do you know a soon-to-be high school grad--Aubri R?
Told by Juli R, Summarized by Gregg Johnson
Aubriann R was born August 3, 1994 in San Diego, California. She came into this world as she still exists today, quietly-well, on occasion. She joined her older sister Rachael and Brother Ian.
Aubri, as a child, was very easy going. She enjoys spending time with her grandpa, gardening. Both grandfather and granddaughter are inseparable- Aubri following like a puppy dog.
Aubri has grown into a very creative person. She enjoys many activities like volleyball (four years of high school), drawing and painting, playing guitar and becoming very proficient. She has a great sense of humor. She is a loving little sister as well as big sister at all times. She tries to be a peace keeper. Aubri is a helper and does so with a smile. Horses have become a big part of her life as she spends as much time as possible with them. You should see her drive her four pony team.
Aubri loves her Heavenly Father. She has a goal for a temple marriage and lets everyone know it. She works hard to maintain high standards even at the possibility of losing friendships. Life in high school can be challenging-standing up for what is right. Seminary attendance has been a great blessing. She has been a great example and asset in the classroom.
If you happen to give Aubri a lift to wherever, make certain the car windows are rolled-up. She has a propensity for yelling at people out of the windows. (See her mother, Juli, for the whole story.)
Scott and Julie are very proud of Aubri and the choices she has made already in her short life. We know she has great adventures in store and cannot wait for the fun to continue.
Aubriann R was born August 3, 1994 in San Diego, California. She came into this world as she still exists today, quietly-well, on occasion. She joined her older sister Rachael and Brother Ian.
Aubri, as a child, was very easy going. She enjoys spending time with her grandpa, gardening. Both grandfather and granddaughter are inseparable- Aubri following like a puppy dog.
Aubri has grown into a very creative person. She enjoys many activities like volleyball (four years of high school), drawing and painting, playing guitar and becoming very proficient. She has a great sense of humor. She is a loving little sister as well as big sister at all times. She tries to be a peace keeper. Aubri is a helper and does so with a smile. Horses have become a big part of her life as she spends as much time as possible with them. You should see her drive her four pony team.
Aubri loves her Heavenly Father. She has a goal for a temple marriage and lets everyone know it. She works hard to maintain high standards even at the possibility of losing friendships. Life in high school can be challenging-standing up for what is right. Seminary attendance has been a great blessing. She has been a great example and asset in the classroom.
If you happen to give Aubri a lift to wherever, make certain the car windows are rolled-up. She has a propensity for yelling at people out of the windows. (See her mother, Juli, for the whole story.)
Scott and Julie are very proud of Aubri and the choices she has made already in her short life. We know she has great adventures in store and cannot wait for the fun to continue.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Do you know the Laurels in our ward?
Told by Jennefer H, summarized by Gregg Johnson
Alexis is the oldest sibling in the Haymond Family and the oldest grandchild on Bishop’s side of the family. She has three younger siblings and sixteen younger cousins who all adore and idealize their amazing relative.
Darrin and I have always wondered how we were so fortunate to be parents of someone who has become relegated to a status of wonderfulness (smart and talented). Alexis has been a blessing from the moment of her birth. When that event occurred, I exclaimed, “my baby, my baby”. It may have been that she was the first born, but there was instant love for her. Someday, Alexis, you will know the same love for your first child.
Things that are enjoyable to know about Alexis:
• When she was three, if she were asked, “What would she want to become when she reached the level of adulthood?” she would respond, “I want to be a bird who eats wiggle worms.”
• One occasion she was caught with a band-aid secured under her nose just covering the nostrils. I asked her about it and she responded, “It is there just incase I get a bloody nose.”
• One of Alexis’ favorite movies was “The Land Before Time”. It has something to do with dinosaurs. Alexis would have me fix her hair into three pony tails placed on the top of her head. She would dart around the playground charging the other kids with her three pony tails exclaiming, “You better watch out because I am a three horn”!
• Alexis broke her elbow at the age of four which forced her to have surgery. We were trapped in the hospital for an extra day because Alexis refused to take any pain medications.
• As a third grader on Earth Day, Alexis organized a group of friends to carry trash bags throughout the neighborhood collecting trash.
• Darrin used to make the kids pay “candy tax” after dutifully amassing great amounts of candy after Halloween. Each kid was required to donate a portion of their Halloween candy. Obviously, the kids protested such outrageous behavior by organizing a picket line with Alexis as the primary protester. They made signs that stated, “Candy tax is not fair”. They all marched around the house chanting, “No more candy tax” until Darin finally relented.
• Alexis was nearly fourteen years of age when Darin became bishop of the ward. When she was informed of the calling, Alexis exclaimed, “Great, no one dates the bishop’s daughter, my life is ruined!” Luckily for her, dating has not been a problem.
When Alexis was going to turn 13 we told her she could plan a birthday party all on her own. We gave her a budget and set a few rules. A few days after telling her this I got a phone call from her when I was at work. She and her best friends were at the house and she told me they had measured the main floor and that if we moved all the furniture out she was pretty sure we could fit at least a hundred kids in the house for her party! Darrin and I just laughed and said, "no way". In the end we were talked into having 40 kids but I am pretty sure more than that showed up.
Some of Alexis' talents are dancing; she was on Karla Calls first competitive clogging team that qualified to compete in the Jr. Olympics. She loves to play volleyball and played on competitive teams and on the high school team for four years. Alexis is also a self-taught artist and has hand drawn some really cool pictures.
Alexis has been a leader her whole life. She was on student council all through elementary school and was voted Mayor of Young Ameritown. She was the captain of her school volleyball team for two years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has organized fundraisers for that. She is someone you can count on to follow through with a project if given an assignment and has no problem organizing or planning anything.
Alexis' high school days are almost over and she will be going to BYU in Provo this fall. Her goal is to become a pediatrician. We are so excited for this new chapter of her life. She is going to be amazing. I am so happy Alexis could come to the Relief Society birthday party with me tonight. As she reaches the age of being a part of Relief Society I can't help but see how Heavenly Father has prepared Alexis whether it was organizing earth day projects or planning crazy birthday parties to be ready to be a leader and to love and serve those she will come into contact with throughout her life through Relief Society. I am thankful for so many of you sisters who have influenced, guided and loved Alexis and helped me as a mother to have such a wonderful daughter. The love I felt for her the day she was born has only grown stronger through the years and being a mother to her has been one of my greatest joys in life. I love you Alexis!
Learn more about Alexis at http://mormon.org/me/6QXV/
Alexis is the oldest sibling in the Haymond Family and the oldest grandchild on Bishop’s side of the family. She has three younger siblings and sixteen younger cousins who all adore and idealize their amazing relative.
Darrin and I have always wondered how we were so fortunate to be parents of someone who has become relegated to a status of wonderfulness (smart and talented). Alexis has been a blessing from the moment of her birth. When that event occurred, I exclaimed, “my baby, my baby”. It may have been that she was the first born, but there was instant love for her. Someday, Alexis, you will know the same love for your first child.
Things that are enjoyable to know about Alexis:
• When she was three, if she were asked, “What would she want to become when she reached the level of adulthood?” she would respond, “I want to be a bird who eats wiggle worms.”
• One occasion she was caught with a band-aid secured under her nose just covering the nostrils. I asked her about it and she responded, “It is there just incase I get a bloody nose.”
• One of Alexis’ favorite movies was “The Land Before Time”. It has something to do with dinosaurs. Alexis would have me fix her hair into three pony tails placed on the top of her head. She would dart around the playground charging the other kids with her three pony tails exclaiming, “You better watch out because I am a three horn”!
• Alexis broke her elbow at the age of four which forced her to have surgery. We were trapped in the hospital for an extra day because Alexis refused to take any pain medications.
• As a third grader on Earth Day, Alexis organized a group of friends to carry trash bags throughout the neighborhood collecting trash.
• Darrin used to make the kids pay “candy tax” after dutifully amassing great amounts of candy after Halloween. Each kid was required to donate a portion of their Halloween candy. Obviously, the kids protested such outrageous behavior by organizing a picket line with Alexis as the primary protester. They made signs that stated, “Candy tax is not fair”. They all marched around the house chanting, “No more candy tax” until Darin finally relented.
• Alexis was nearly fourteen years of age when Darin became bishop of the ward. When she was informed of the calling, Alexis exclaimed, “Great, no one dates the bishop’s daughter, my life is ruined!” Luckily for her, dating has not been a problem.
When Alexis was going to turn 13 we told her she could plan a birthday party all on her own. We gave her a budget and set a few rules. A few days after telling her this I got a phone call from her when I was at work. She and her best friends were at the house and she told me they had measured the main floor and that if we moved all the furniture out she was pretty sure we could fit at least a hundred kids in the house for her party! Darrin and I just laughed and said, "no way". In the end we were talked into having 40 kids but I am pretty sure more than that showed up.
Some of Alexis' talents are dancing; she was on Karla Calls first competitive clogging team that qualified to compete in the Jr. Olympics. She loves to play volleyball and played on competitive teams and on the high school team for four years. Alexis is also a self-taught artist and has hand drawn some really cool pictures.
Alexis has been a leader her whole life. She was on student council all through elementary school and was voted Mayor of Young Ameritown. She was the captain of her school volleyball team for two years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has organized fundraisers for that. She is someone you can count on to follow through with a project if given an assignment and has no problem organizing or planning anything.
Alexis' high school days are almost over and she will be going to BYU in Provo this fall. Her goal is to become a pediatrician. We are so excited for this new chapter of her life. She is going to be amazing. I am so happy Alexis could come to the Relief Society birthday party with me tonight. As she reaches the age of being a part of Relief Society I can't help but see how Heavenly Father has prepared Alexis whether it was organizing earth day projects or planning crazy birthday parties to be ready to be a leader and to love and serve those she will come into contact with throughout her life through Relief Society. I am thankful for so many of you sisters who have influenced, guided and loved Alexis and helped me as a mother to have such a wonderful daughter. The love I felt for her the day she was born has only grown stronger through the years and being a mother to her has been one of my greatest joys in life. I love you Alexis!
Learn more about Alexis at http://mormon.org/me/6QXV/
Saturday, March 17, 2012
What do you know about Arvada 2nd Ward YW president?
Debbie R was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the second of seven kids in her family and has four sisters and two brothers. Debbie’s parents were life time members of the Church. She has always been an active member. Her father was a MD in the Air Force which necessitated a great deal of transferring until she reached the age of twelve. Debbie lived in Japan for three years as a child with fond memories of Japanese culture and the Japanese people’s obsession with her blonde hair.
The family finally settled down in Shelley, Idaho with horses, cows and a propensity of falling off of them and fracturing in time both arms. While attending high school, her hobbies included choir, band, basketball, softball and Church volleyball.
Brian came on the scene in a rock climbing class at BYU. The special place was Rock Canyon, above campus. That and many other shared interests cause them to tie the knot and has not been severed for twenty-five years. Right after the wedding, Debbie enrolled in medical school at the University of Utah. Her residency was in Denver at Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Medicine. She now works two days a week in Louisville in a pediatric practice. Dr. Deb loves to hold babies and fix kids. Someday, she would like to serve a medical mission in Africa with her beau, Dr. Brian.
She has always loved the outdoors. Rock climbing was an easy transition involving the outdoors. Debbie enjoys backpacking, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking and anything else which involves the outdoors. Do not think for a moment that she limits herself to only the above activities. Let’s add music, piano playing, trumpet, guitar and composing music. If she could squeeze in more time, there would be classes at CU involving music composition (as if she doesn’t already have a angelic gift). Just in case boredom sets in, she has traveled to Nepal (two years ago) and scaled Mount Everest only because it was there.
Last but not least are three incredible daughters that have graced their home who have surpassed all IQ scores, stunned everyone with their beauty, and impressed others with incredible testimonies. Debbie’s ultimate wish is that they become a forever family. (Summarized by Gregg Johnson)
Learn more about Debbie on her profile at http://mormon.org/me/6461/
The family finally settled down in Shelley, Idaho with horses, cows and a propensity of falling off of them and fracturing in time both arms. While attending high school, her hobbies included choir, band, basketball, softball and Church volleyball.
Brian came on the scene in a rock climbing class at BYU. The special place was Rock Canyon, above campus. That and many other shared interests cause them to tie the knot and has not been severed for twenty-five years. Right after the wedding, Debbie enrolled in medical school at the University of Utah. Her residency was in Denver at Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Medicine. She now works two days a week in Louisville in a pediatric practice. Dr. Deb loves to hold babies and fix kids. Someday, she would like to serve a medical mission in Africa with her beau, Dr. Brian.
She has always loved the outdoors. Rock climbing was an easy transition involving the outdoors. Debbie enjoys backpacking, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking and anything else which involves the outdoors. Do not think for a moment that she limits herself to only the above activities. Let’s add music, piano playing, trumpet, guitar and composing music. If she could squeeze in more time, there would be classes at CU involving music composition (as if she doesn’t already have a angelic gift). Just in case boredom sets in, she has traveled to Nepal (two years ago) and scaled Mount Everest only because it was there.
Last but not least are three incredible daughters that have graced their home who have surpassed all IQ scores, stunned everyone with their beauty, and impressed others with incredible testimonies. Debbie’s ultimate wish is that they become a forever family. (Summarized by Gregg Johnson)
Learn more about Debbie on her profile at http://mormon.org/me/6461/
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Relief Society Birthday Party March 8th
Jeopardy was a tremendous amount of fun.
Sisters brought pictures of themselves at about age 18 or older if they were later converts to the church
Relief Society Birthday Party March 8th
Picture #1 Nursery coordinator, Ashley Yates, and her baby Avery is also the RS blog expert
Jennifer Brohm is on her left.
Picture #2 Diane Padernos (Her daughter Jessica is hugging in the background)
What has RS done for the sisters in our ward?
Sisters in our ward responded to the following HEADINGS.
WHY I LOVE RELIEF SOCIETY:
• A night to not cook and no kids!
• Spiritual building from a woman’s perspective—womanly support
• I’ve learned we’re all fun, talented and spiritual—yet none of us think we are. We all need each other.
• It’s where the good times roll!
• I love all the sisters I get to see every Sunday
• I have learned to serve in many ways. Service brings joy.
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood
• Friendship of sisters—learning all kinds of things
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood no matter where I live
• Some of my best friends are from Relief Society. I’ve learned more about motherhood.
• I always feel uplifted by my sisters. I love all of you so very much!
• Because RS was one of my first introductions to the church
• I have made life long friends whom I’ve adopted as family.
• Visiting teaching of course
• With the birth of children or times of sickness, I have received needed services
VISITING TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
• The cherished friendship with Colleen Riggs began when I visit taught her over 20 years ago.
• I love every sister we got to visit and ever sister who visited me
• My teachers have been wonderful! They have listened to the Spirit and called me when I needed them most!
• I made many fabulous friends through visiting teaching.
• I have come to know many beautiful people while visiting teaching.
• The people I visit or visit me have become some of my closest friends.
SPIRITUAL MOMENTS
• My testimony was rooted while attending Relief Society.
• Wonderful moments every Sunday
• I love it when I don’t want to come to church, and when I do, its like the lesson is meant for me!
• Teaching Spiritual living while in the Lake wood Singles Ward
• When I feel the spirit prodding me to do better during a lesson
SKILLS LEARNED AND USED
• Cutting men’s and boy’s hair
• Quilting, cooking, budgeting, canning, etc. How to be Awesome
• Cut hair
• Parenting tips and helps
• Tole painting
• Crafts & quilting
• Cake decorating
• Crocheting
• Quilting and being a friend
• Organizational skills
• How to make tofu
• How to plan a dinner for 250 people
• How to cut hair and how to plant and organize stuff
• Floral arranging
• How to make calligraphy
• How to make compote and butter
• Interior decorating skills
• Lots of crafts over the years I’ve learned how to be a better person
WHY I LOVE RELIEF SOCIETY:
• A night to not cook and no kids!
• Spiritual building from a woman’s perspective—womanly support
• I’ve learned we’re all fun, talented and spiritual—yet none of us think we are. We all need each other.
• It’s where the good times roll!
• I love all the sisters I get to see every Sunday
• I have learned to serve in many ways. Service brings joy.
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood
• Friendship of sisters—learning all kinds of things
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood no matter where I live
• Some of my best friends are from Relief Society. I’ve learned more about motherhood.
• I always feel uplifted by my sisters. I love all of you so very much!
• Because RS was one of my first introductions to the church
• I have made life long friends whom I’ve adopted as family.
• Visiting teaching of course
• With the birth of children or times of sickness, I have received needed services
VISITING TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
• The cherished friendship with Colleen Riggs began when I visit taught her over 20 years ago.
• I love every sister we got to visit and ever sister who visited me
• My teachers have been wonderful! They have listened to the Spirit and called me when I needed them most!
• I made many fabulous friends through visiting teaching.
• I have come to know many beautiful people while visiting teaching.
• The people I visit or visit me have become some of my closest friends.
SPIRITUAL MOMENTS
• My testimony was rooted while attending Relief Society.
• Wonderful moments every Sunday
• I love it when I don’t want to come to church, and when I do, its like the lesson is meant for me!
• Teaching Spiritual living while in the Lake wood Singles Ward
• When I feel the spirit prodding me to do better during a lesson
SKILLS LEARNED AND USED
• Cutting men’s and boy’s hair
• Quilting, cooking, budgeting, canning, etc. How to be Awesome
• Cut hair
• Parenting tips and helps
• Tole painting
• Crafts & quilting
• Cake decorating
• Crocheting
• Quilting and being a friend
• Organizational skills
• How to make tofu
• How to plan a dinner for 250 people
• How to cut hair and how to plant and organize stuff
• Floral arranging
• How to make calligraphy
• How to make compote and butter
• Interior decorating skills
• Lots of crafts over the years I’ve learned how to be a better person
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
March 8th RS Birthday celebration
Beautiful Laurels, Alexis H, Hannah R, and Aubrey R helped with the Jeopardy game which was hosted by Terry M.
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