February Newsletter

Mom and Dad Say;

Phooey! My plan was to get a letter off to you before you had a chance to remind me! The month of February... I was able to go to the valley and get grandma's taxes done and go to the cemetery and see the nice job Jeff did setting grandpa's headstone and go to Salem and see Auntie Nina. Dad got our taxes done and has been waiting for the mail man to bring him $. The last few years he has done the taxes and then received a letter asking for more information or corrections. Better luck this year. Dad finally went to the doctor to find out about his muscle loss. After seeing the orthopedic doc and the neurologist they have scheduled an MRI and a muscle biopsy. Don't know how long after the tests we will get results. It is so nice to see the sunshine and the warmer weather. I am ready to see the birds, butterflies and work in the yard. Did you ever think you would hear me say that! My crocus are in bloom and some other bulbs Sandy planted for me before she moved to San Deigo. I am including a quote from my collection--"Be kinder than is necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Know that you are Loved
Mom and Dad

My spl chk iznt wrkig ene mor! Gota gt hlp!


Angie and Mark Say;

February went by fast and furious, thank goodness. My least favorite month, with winter, work, and no more holidays for awhile. The girls continued to play basketball, improving and playing well in their games.

They also started with a new piano teacher this month. Their prior piano teacher increased lesson fees in November and then two months later increased her fee another $10 and then the next month another $10 per lesson. Kitsi Scott and I were talking at Bunco in January and wondered what we were going to do, when Gina Smith spoke up and said that she taught piano, and did not charge a large fee as she plays other instruments, but never took formal piano lessons. The girls really like Miss Gina, and she is challenging them in super fun ways and they are showing improvement.

We are looking forward to spring, family coming for spring break, and trips over the mountain to visit Grandma Eileen.

Hope all are well, I have talked to most of you in the last few weeks, it has been great to hear your voice and learn what is going on in your life. Take care!
Much love,
Angie, Mark, Alexa and Sophie


Laura and Nathan Say;

February = Fun!!

We had such a fun February! We had a really fun afternoon sledding in our neighborhood. It was the last of the good snow and everyone loved it. It surprised me that Spencer would go down with Sarah and that Benjamin couldn't get enough of it. The only small fall was when I tried to help Nathan up the hill with Benjamin and as I went to help - I slipped right on my rear! (Photo included)

Valentine's day was fun as well. For the beginning of the month of February we did the 14 days of Service. Every morning we looked at our chart to see who we would serve that day. My favorites were serving the Bishop - we took him cookies and the kids sang to him and his family, serving mom - they weren't to whine and they were to be kind to each other, and making Valentine's for each other for their love boxes. They all had Valentine's parties at school and then we went to Flat Bread Community Oven for dinner so the kids could make their own pizza and then to end the evening we went to Powell's Sweet Shop. Powell's is SUPER fun (and yummy) and we promise to take everyone there this summer when you come for Sarah's baptism.

Also, we had SO much fun when Jayna and Ryan were here. We went to the YMCA and went swimming. Spencer is still talking about how when he went down the big slide with Auntie Jayna and that she put him under the water and so he won't go with her again. Sarah was very proud of herself as she passed a swimming test and was able to go down the slide by herself. Everyone else took turns going down with a grown-up. Even Benjamin loved the slide and I'm fearing the summer in the pool with him as he has no fears. We went to the Ball's to watch Snowbuddies in their theater, played Wii, made picture frames, went to church and Powell's sweet shop. It made us all wish that they lived closer! Thank you Auntie Jayna and Uncle Ryan for coming to see us!!!!!

Spring had tricked us a few times and we have loved the couple of sunny days that have let us play outside and at parks. We are ready for more!

We hope that everyone else is doing well! We send our love to you all!

Nathan, Laura, Sarah, Andrew, Spencer & Benjamin

Funny sayings of the month:

I was helping Spencer get dressed and said, Come here and take your "yamas" off. He replied, not "yamas" , "yamas"!! "yamas" is how he says pajamas. Hope you can hear the exasperation in his voice.

Everyone was tired and cranky in the car and I asked how fast they thought I could go to get us home. Andrew said, "Mom, don't go over the legal minute."


Jon and Heidi Say;

Hello to the Sears, Jacksons, Smiths, and Steeds. Oh, and anyone else who might stumble upon this page.

Let's see, February...

(Not necessarily in this order)

Basketball Games

Spiderwick Chronicles Movie

Blue and Gold

Home Teaching

Ryan Munk's B-Day

Doctor Appointments

Palmer's Art Classes

Valentine's Day

Caleb's Air Force Museum Field Trip

New Episodes of "Lost"

Primary Music

Work

Christian Munk's B-Day

Spiderwick Chronicles Toys from McDonalds

Cub Scout Training All Day Saturday

Heidi's Jewelry Making

New Celebrities Announced for Dancing With The Stars

Working Out (Heidi, not Jon)

Palmer's Special Friends Program at School

Board Game Designers Guild

Utah Jazz Vs. Detroit Pistons (JAZZ WIN!)

Jayna and Ryan Stop for a Visit and Some Pizza

Den Meetings

Losing Weight (Heidi AND Jon)
Primary Lessons

School

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Love JHPC Sears

Jayna and Ryan Say;

We had a good month over all, we kept busy with work and school we are over half way done with our semester and both of us are happy about that. We had a really fun trip to Boise, we swam, ate good food and had lots of fun playing with everyone! On the way home we got to stop by Jon and Heidi's and have dinner with them. Heidi had worked on our couch cushions all day and they turned out beautifully. She did an amazing job on recovering our couches. We are still thinking of a way to thank her for that! Ryan's web site made the most sales it has ever made...we had 7 sales in February, that was very exciting. If Ryan doesn't recognize an incoming # on his cell phone then he answers "Prescription Shades, this is Ryan" I hope I don't embarrass him too much when I tell you he has made a few sales in his underwear!

I really appreciate all of the love and support everyone has given me lately, and Ryan too. I am feeling better about lots of things, and just want you all to know I have really appreciate all of your love and support since the miscarriage.

We love you all and are looking forward to better weather and a chance to get to visit soon!

Love Jayna and Ryan