Getting Baptized

Explaining

Okay you saw the kid with the tatoos, well this kid is NOT really like this. I didn't know this and when they arrived I was very shocked to say the least as to Coby's choice of friends. Nevertheless, I welcomed him and found him quite nice. This was a joke and also if you're wondering how Coby and his date were to get in this TALL TRUCK--when you open the door, the step rails came down and gave you a step! Now that was COOL!

Coby's Senior Prom

Yep Coby did it! He went to a dance (his Senior Prom)! We had a friend that lives behind us who is a single lawyer and he told Coby to take his truck! Coby was definitely on a high with this truck. He went with 2 other friends and their dates and here for Dutch oven dinner. We thought Coby looked pretty dang sharp, you tell us what you think! Love and prayers for everyone!href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDvaDavHUBhh54B2V4po6G7pnGGfLu0zP9EPOJP_Z7SLEDy_sqEPF0dquACcR2lS-wG1SDk942_CyOr9bzSfHpsO_TCwpuiT5jFkqTPB_vrIk27j_V19o3MnxQvhmxfwrB9_k7-2Ioxo/s1600-h/DSC00227.JPG">

Ellis Family Reunion

Summer is Right around the Corner--------Are you ready for some fun?------We Are!
The date has been set for July 2-4or 5 and we are having it at the farm, which most of you should know where that is but if you don't there will be directions. Every one is welcome to come anytime Thursday and stay until Sunday. Mom was slow in deciding where to have the reunion and found out eveerywhere that was big enough for our family was already booked for that weekend. We are looking forward to having it at the farm. We have lots of activities planned.
4 wheeling in the desert, Travis knows some trails close by.
We will have volleyball and basketball, possibly mud volleyball, come prepared.
Swimming and Tubing the canal. Wading pool for the little ones.
Grandpa is planinng on a Family HOme Evening Lesson
Flag ceremony to retire old flags, if anyone has an old flag that needs to be retired the proper way bring it along.
Bring your riffles, there are always lots of Rockchucks to blow up!
We want to reserve the Thursday night 7:30 session at the Temple for all that can make it that time, There will lots of babysitters here. Let me know ASAP so those reservations can be made.
We would like every one to bring their Pictures of growing up and we can copy them and identify them or exchange them, we can have fun reminising about them. Along with picture we would like to have everyone bring their Geneolgy so we can all compare and get caught up and get copies. If ant one has Family Stories of growing up or of Ancestors bring them along. We are going to have fun with them. I quess that's the perks of having the reunion at the farm. (electricity and thecomputer and copy machine)
We will provide all the main courses of the meals, so if everyone wants to fill in with snacks and salad, that would be great. We are looking forwaard to seeing everyone and having lots of fun. Tell all yourfamily in case we don't get them contacted. Love, Constant Waters
Directions are Take the Valley Exit come North 3-4 mile to the stop sign, turn right and go to Eden. Turn right at Black oil and come 6 miles to the stop sign and turn right and go 1/2 mile to the green brick house and there you are. Find a spot to pitch your tent or park you trailer and we'll be set.

Reunion and updates

Okay - we're in! Just need all the details down the line. I've made reservations for our road trip up to the Family Reunion. Dad is coming with us. . . the jury is still out on Mom - so she's a maybe. We've been making plans and budgeting for the past month and it's a definite go.

Also - Jhonny passed his first texas teaching exam in Bilingual Generalist EC-4! Yeah! That was a hard one! Two more tests to go, but hopefully not before he can get a job. He has an interview today and it looks good.

Have a great week!

April 25-May 2

Here's the activities for this coming week-
April 26 - Climb a tree
April 27 - Choose pictures from magazines or newspapers and write a one page story about it or draw a picture of the picture you see.
April 28 - Play miniature golf
April 29 - Read a long poem, such as Psalm 119 or "The Legend of Hiawatha," with your family. Illustrate the poem.
April 30 - Play :truth or dare:. ONe family member asks a question; the others either tell the truth or complete a "dare".
May 1 - Make rhino horns and wear them. PRetend to fight with the horns. Talk to your children about endangered animals.
May 2 - Tell stories of famous brothers and sisters in the Bible, Book of Mormon. Share a story about brothers and sisters in your family.
Today we had snow and rain. It is cold and we are still trying to work on our retaining wall to the side of the house. Will post our progress pictures this week. Coby said he will wash his truck this week, too. Love ya!

YUMMY Recipe!

I tried this recipe this past weekend and they were DELICOUS! I haven't copied the recipe yet - but I'm hoping the picture of it from the cookbook (Rhodes Roll cookbook) will show up enough. Give them a try - they were a hit at our house!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

wow.

Week Two for Fun Family Activities

I'm one day behind but here's the activities for this week with your families. Love Ya!
April 14 - Plant flowers around the house
April 15 - Lie down outside and look up at the sky. Name the clouds.
April 16 - Pick up trash at a park.
April 17 - Write a newspaper. Include photos and articles about recent family activities. Make copies and send to relatives.
April 18 - Practice juggling scarves, balls, and other items.
April 19 - Ride bicycles together.

KNOCK Knock Joke

Here is one for the Ellis Blog. Have fun with your Knock Knock JOkes.
Knock Knock who's there bach bach who bach to work you slackers! Silly, I know, but have fun with them.

365 FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Okay all of you young mothers out there and Grandma's and Grandpa's too! I was in Seagull Book the other day and came across this fun little calendar. It is fun family activities to do with your families for the whole year. After having all of our grandchildren spending a week with us, I was worn out with activities to do all the time. When I saw this, I told Ashley and Joanna if they had just ONE activity for the kids to look forward to each day, instead of one every hour, it might help. So I am going to post for anyone who would like to take advantage of this little post from me each week for an activity A DAY. Let us know how you are doing with it and how your children like it. Here goes-
April 6 - Enjoy tomatoes, eat fresh tomatoes and use tomato sauce in your family's dinner. Drink tomato juice with lunch.
April 7 - Share riddles and knock-knock jokes around the dinner table.
April 8 - |Draw a picture of your favorite bird. Add beads, fabric, or feathers to the picture.
April 9 - Look up the meaning of the name of each family member. Discover variations on your names in other languages. Hunt for famous people with your name.
April 10 - Make a pretend banjo with a box and strings. Sing "Oh Susanna,"
April 11 - Introduce your children to the concept of welding with a glue gun or Super Glue. Construct something from wood.
April 12- Volunteer as a family at a local homeless shelter, library, or your church.

Lots of love and kisses to all our family, extended family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. Grandma Tammy

Ellis Family Reunion

Mom has had this all written out for a while now and keeps telling me she needed to post it and send it out. Finally she sent it to me so I could post it.
Here it is:
We have scheduled the weekend of the Fourth of July for the Ellis Reunion. It will start any time Thursday evening July 2nd to anytime Sunday July 5th. We have looked at a couple of sites up out of Fairfield Idaho. One of the sites has natrual hot springs adn there are lots of places to ride 4 wheelers adn things. The restrooms are fairly close but it will be real camping. We will be letting you know more later.
Mom and Dad are going up Wednesday July 1st. If anyone wants to come then they are welcome to. You will all be notified in some way later on more of the details but for now save the date and plan to come. Meal plans and activites to follow. If you have any ideas, preferences, suggestions feel free to let us know. Keep in mind this will be outside camping, no lodge or cabins.

VACATION TO TONGA!

Leilani don't wanna miss any dirty in tonga!...lol

REALLY MISS THE BEACH...LEILANI IS CRYING...TOO EARLY TO SWIMMING HUH?...8:00 WE WENT AND CAMPING IN THERE THAT NIGHT AND WE WOKE UP EARLY WENT AND SWIM..

Really miss TONGA!

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Pregnant or not?

Well, I'm pregnant for now, but it looks like it's not going to last. Go to my blog to see more info. . .

Shawnee's Valentine Masquerade Ball

Missionary

Hey, Lark has officially started her mission today! She was set apart at home last night with Mom and Dad and the close family there to support her. She checked into the Provo MTC today around 1:00pm. If you had not already heard, she is learning Spanish and in approximately 9 1/2 weeks will be fliying to South America to work with the wonderful people in Salta Argentina! She is going to be able to write home using e-mail once she gets to the country so we will do our best to keep you updated on how things are going with her. When I have addresses for her I will post them so that any and all who desire to write will be able to do so.

privacy

Hey all you wonderful Ellis family we love!
Just wanted to let you know I finally followed through with going private on our family blog. i have sent out invites to those that left messages on the blog that they wanted to continue checking in on out little piece of the world. If anyone else would like an invitation let me know and i will gladly send you out one. Also i noticed Mark and Aki went private on theirs. I must have missed the notice it was happening and would love to be invited in to view and comment on the Mark Ellis family blog.

lOOK WHAT i FOUND

I was organizing my pictures today, and here is what I found... Enjoy

Vivian Park up Provo Canyon. We celebrated the twins' birthday party. Jume 2004