A big THANKS to Broulims

After four and 1/2 years of incredible service the Broulims were released from serving in our stake. They will be greatly missed. Sister Broulim served as the Stake Relief Society President and Brother Broulim as a High Counselor, with his final assignment in our ward. We were so blessed to have them. They are the most generous people I know and there are not enough words to properly express our appreciation. Monday night we surprised them with a final FHE. (Actually we surprised Brother Broulim, Sister Vonnie Lou was our accomplice)
We met at their house where we sang an original song "The grocery man", played the yes or no bean game (Wilcox's are brutal), ate, watched a short video of their service and had an organ recital. Totally wonderful evening.

Brother Broulim was able to give his final speech and express his love.

Singing

some people have way too much fun

The organ recital included selections from the Phantom of the Opera. Sister Broulim can really get house vibrating. Silly Barry it lulled him right to sleep. (he obviously can sleep through anything)

the three Amigos

Brother Broulim, Bishop, Brother Stallings (current high councilor)

So a big THANKS to Brother and Sister Broulims for opening their home and their hearts to all in the ward.

You will not be forgotten.

Pumpkin chocolate cookies and more

This was the sight at the clubhouse on Sunday night. The ward had a post CES Fireside Ice Cream social. The bishop made pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (YUMMMM) and brought brownies. Didn't know you could put 100 people in the small space but we did. I am sharing a few of the better pictures, some of the new, some of the not so new, some of the old and some of the just plan fun ones.

New

Not so new

New

new getting to know the old

Lots of new

New

New to the ward but not the Beazers

(I was his cub scout leader and his dad is our home teacher)

New

Old

New/ just fun

Mostly new

New

Not so new

a combo of new and old

New, not so new, old

Old

We ate and enjoyed the evening and especially getting to know all the new folks to the ward.

(warning, don't be late to church or you will get to sit on the front row, unless that's where you like to sit.

Friday memories

Anyone recognize these feet? Are they yours? Do you know?
Actually these belong to the Smithsons. We had an after a CES fireside social at the clubhouse and it was so easy to just walk across the parking lot in whatever. There obviously wasn't any snow yet.

Photo Friday/Flashback Friday/ Friday memories/ Friday.......

Way back in the early days, the ward met in the Austin and Bro/Bishop Wilding was our high councilor. He was a great high councilor until he was called to be a bishop.This was taken after a break the fast at the Austin. Neither Bro/Bishop Wilding or Bishop Beazer where afraid to help with the final clean up. Fond memories for us.

Moving adventures

Tuesday was a big moving day. I don't know how many made the big move but supposedly 18 apartments were checked in to. I got there at the end of the day and was able to catch some to the typical things that went on.
Sorry the pictures aren't the best, it was the end of the day and I am a very amateur photographer with a cheap camera.
All the little stuff was quickly carried up stairs, then it was time to tackle the bigger more bulky stuff. The ladies were not to be out done. They grabbed a set of box springs and headed up. The first set of corners took only a moment to figure out the secret and in no time at all they had achieved their goal.
You can see the ladies in the upper set of turns. The men are just starting up with the mattress.

The really tough one was the sofa. It took about 20 minutes to complete the task at hand. The secret is to start with a LARGE, HEAVY sofa, round up 4 or 5 willing men and begin the adventure. the first flight was relatively easy then came the corners. They had to rest and discuss at each turn.
Despite the challenge they succeeded and the family was moved in and can now unpack.

Welcome to all the new families.

We are excited to get to know each of you.

Sunday mania

After church this last Sunday here is what was seen in the hall outside the bishop's office, lines of people filling out new member sheets.

and just around the corner there were more.

The Bishop tried to meet each of the new couples, but with there being so many it just wasn't possible.
Tuesday night he will attempt again, but there are suppose to be even more new ones move in then. Wow, the ward is growing and changing weekly, daily, hourly.

Friday memories (Okay so it's not really Friday anymore)

Okay, you get three because we (actually I) couldn't decide which to use. These are costumes from Halloween 2006. Like every year, some of the costumes were unbelievable. Jack Sparrow and his misses

Tevia, and wife and cuties Brielle

A punk and his babe

It was a fun evening and we are so appreciative of the effort of those who put it together.