Brown Family

We are enjoying the Christmas season. We are loving our tree and it hasn't fallen over yet. We are excited to add a new stocking to the mantle. Rachel is happy that she is not the littlest reindeer anymore.

We spent Thanksgiving at Ashley's house in Lehi. She has a new house and it was perfect for the celebration. We had a delicious dinner and spent the day playing games, visiting, and eating and eating and eating.

Addison was blessed by her father Adam on Sunday, November 30. Her Grandfather Brown and Grandfather Poston helped bless her also. Her Grandma Poston made her a beautiful dress. It was a wonderful day.

We visited Temple Square and looked at the Christmas lights. It was busier than Disneyland any day of the week, but it was beautiful and peaceful . It was a balmy evening.

Ashley and Adam had a baby on Thursday, November 13.  They named her Addison Gene Poston.  She weighed 7 lbs 12 ozs.  I drove up to Utah on Monday and have been here as the new Grandma.  It is a wonderful new role.  

We recently received these pictures of Parker and his companion Elder Wong. Elder Wong just got home from his mission and lives in Hong Kong. He posted these pictures on to people he knew. J's wife Christy knew Elder Wong when she lived in Hong Kong and she forwarded them on to us. Small World!

We made Rachel a mummy costume this year for Halloween.  She entered the town costume contest and won most original.  She won a gift certificate to Western Drug and China Garden.  When Parker was little, he was a mummy one year.  But, his costume consisted of toilet paper.  He left a trail behind at each house.  We have improved our mummy making skills somewhat.  Rachel was a pirate for her school party.  What a fun holiday.

Taylor's Physics Class Taylor made a boat using only cardboard and glue. He and his partner won the race and stayed afloat for 25 minutes

It has been an interesting year. Our team started the season with high ambition, talented players and a lot of enthusiasm. Problems plagued the team anywhere from injuries to drug suspensions. But, the season has been successful for Morgan and Taylor. They have enjoyed it! Round Valley vs Holbrook October 11, 2008. Taylor #11, Morgan #15

Rachel finished AYSO soccer this season. She had a lot of fun. In one game she scored 3 goals. She ran off the field with her hands high in the air, as if she just won the World Cup! Madison Nicoll and Rachel

We recently went to Greens Peak to see the beautiful fall colors. It has been a tradition in our family to go to Greens Peak around Parker's birthday. We climb the fire tower and get a glimpse of the whole world. This year there was snow on the ground, amidst the colorful changing leaves.

Birthday Present I had a nice birthday. We all went out to eat in Greer at Molly Butler's. I got a new camera for my birthday. I am learning how to use it....(with Taylor's help) My first few pictures are of our beautiful flowers in our front yard. It is October and they haven't frozen yet.

We started school on August 13. Rachel started 4th grade, Morgan 9th grade and Taylor 12 grade.

The Whiting Reunion was a grand affair. There were over 1,000 people there. There were a lot of activities over 4 days. We especially liked the "Whiting Village" where there were 30 different activities going on, such as: rope making, laundry skills, cookie making, and cow milking. We all helped run the cow milking and roping station. We learned a lot about our ancestors and felt great appreciation for their sacrifices.