Busy Busy Busy (Summer Edition)

Just a quick update on Mom & Dad's schedule and special events happening this summer so you can all make your plans accordingly....

MAY

4--6 Mom in Temecula w/ Barratt's family

6--23 Ricky's Family in Idaho w/ Mom & Nat

10-- Ricky & Eden's anniversary (Mom & Nat tending)

17-- Barratt's birthday

31-- Marci's birthday

JUNE

1-- Jennifer's birthday

9--11 Mom in Temecula w/ Barratt's family

11-- Ashlee's birthday

18-- Dad returns from South Africa

19-- Dad/Mom pick Sierra up in SLC, drive to Rexburg for EFY

24-- Dad/Mom get Sierra from EFY & take back to SLC

29-- Esme's birthday

30-- Nancee's birthday

JULY

1--10 Mom, Dad & Nat go to North Carolina for JJ's baby's blessing, possibly Houston after

3-- Mallory birthday

10-- Mom/Grandma Tutu birthday

11-- Annie's birthday

15--28 Spencer & family come to Idaho for a visit

21-- Spencer's birthday

24-- Dad/Grandpa Tutu birthday

28-- JJ's birthday

AUGUST

1-- Knox's birthday

4-- Lea's birthday

5--8 Dad in Chile, South America

16-- Troy & Nancee anniversary

18-- Roo & Annie anniversary

18--24 Mom & Dad in Phoenix w/ Ricky's family

23-- Sam's birthday

24--29 Mom & Dad in Southern California for LACC/SCUHS 100 year celebration

SEPTEMBER

3-- Dad returns to South Africa (until Nov. 30)

5-- Bear & Marci anniversary

9--10 Mom does overnight girl scout trip with Marissa

10-- Erica's birthday

19-- Brayden's birthday

21-- Troy's birthday

21--28 Mom & Nat go to Louisville, KY for ABC show

26-- Sierra's birthday

Family Animals...."Faminals"

When we were growing up, each of us had a special animal that we were associated with. It was fun, and I think it helped Mom and Dad keep us all straight during Christmas. :)

Some of our animal assignments were logical, following from our given names, while others made less sense. Judge for yourself....

Barratt--Bear

Ricky--Raccoon

Ryan--Lion

Spencer--Skunk

Nancee--Rabbit

J.J.--Giraffe

Roo--Kangaroo

Nat--Gorilla

So, to carry on the tradition, we now have official animals for each of the grandkids. Some of the grandkids parents had already assigned them animals, while others let their kids who were old enough choose their own animals, and last but not least, some grandkids have the distinct honor to be assigned their animal by Aunt Natalee. ;)

Barratt's Family....

Sierra--Dolphin

Ashlee--Bunny

Brayden--Bear

Ricky's Family...

Lincoln--Giraffe

Logan--Lion

Ryan's Family...

Marissa--Owl

Mallory--Siamese Cat

Nathan--Airplane

Spencer's Family...

J--Skunk

Sam--Penguin

Knox--Cheetah

Mary--Monkey

Lea--Lamb

Nancee's Family...

Erica--Elephant

Sadie--LadyBug

J.J.'s Family...

Baby J.J. & Jen--Whale

Roo's Family...

Esme--Butterfly

These animals are reflections of the kids personalities, physical characteristics, and/or personal preferences. It is interesting to see what a wide variety of animals are represented in our family!