4 July 2011

Navajo Tacos at Kirk's house, then fireworks at Adrin and Ella's house.

(I published the pictures too small. I don't know if I recognize everyone correctly, but I'll give it a try.) L-R: Elle Mayes, Amanda Garner, Benjamin Hawley, Shae Reynolds (taking a hit at the pinata), McKell Garner, Emilie Hawley, Taylor Reynolds, Cody Larsen, Jaelyn Mayes.

Gilbert and Lorraine Haggen, Jacob Mayes, McKay Mayes, Shannon Mayes

Ashlie, Paul, Bryce Gardner

Elle, BrookLyn, Manda Mayes

Richard, Neil Mayes (double cousins)

Andrew Mayes, Amber Larsen (Gpa, Gma Mayes' oldest great-grandchildren)

Ivy Reynolds-38, McKay Mayes-16 (Gpa, Gma Mayes' oldest and youngest grandchildren)

Shae, Taylor, Brian, Maren Reynolds waiting for the fireworks to start.

Andrew, Adrin Mayes; Hans Hawley; Isaac Mayes setting up the fireworks display.

Do you see Abraham Lincoln's silhouette on the mountain? He's laying on his back. (view is from Adrin and Ella's house.)

Mayes/Haggen Family Reunions

Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Armory Park in Lovell, Wyoming.

Shawnee and Kirk Hendershot

Nellie Mayes, Taylor Reynolds, Harold Humpherys

Nellie Mayes and Taylor Reynolds

Ivy Reynolds

Geraldine holding Ethan Hendershot, Janet Kinser (Nicole's mom and Kirk's teacher), Nicole H. holding Wilson Hendershot

Richard Mayes family
(l-r, clockwise) Mark and Shayla, Karren, Mckay, Seth holding Sam Mayes, Linda and Richard

Angie Jones (Kenneth's fiance!), Kenneth Mayes, Ella Mayes, Aden "Bubba" Mayes

Alea Mayes, Maren Reynolds

Diggers at the park (Jonathan Hawley, Michael and Whitney Hendershot)

Leslie and Patricia's children (l-r, Back row first)
Tyler Garner, Amanda G., Amber Larsen, Justin L., Leslie L., Chelsea L., Austin G.,
Heidi L., McKell G., Cody L. (some of Pauline and Steve Waters grandchildren )















Nathan Garner, Steve Waters, Robert Hawley

Isaac Mayes, Lloyd Mayes, Clarence Simmons, LeRoy Collins














Linda Mayes, Joe Mayes, Richard Mayes, Steven Waters, Leslie (Waters) Larsen















Heidi Larsen, Sariah Hendershot, Hannah Hawley

Schedule for Reunion

Here's somewhat of a schedule for the reunion:

Saturday, July 2
early a.m.: Mayes breakfast at park
afternoon: whatever (possibly go to Horseshoe Bend)
evening: Haggen potluck (probably at Five Springs)

Sunday, July 3
Church
8:00 a.m.: 3rd ward (Geraldine, Richard M. and family, Adrin and family, Isaac and family, Erik and family, Eli and family all attend)
9:15 a.m.: 4th ward (Lloyd and family, Kenneth attend)
1:30 p.m.: 1st ward (Juanita, Hans and family attend)
3:00 p.m.: 2nd ward (Mike and family, Mark and family, LaFonda and family attend)

Monday, July 4
Morning and afternoon: ??? (Haven't planned yet)
Evening: Navajo Taco Dinner at Janet and Kirk's house (Mike's old house on 5th street)

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I started my new job at Canyons Ski Resort 4 weeks ago. I thought I'd show some pics of the view! You will see pics of my first ride on the Gondola from the base up to a midway point. You will also see picks of the Grand Summit Hotel where my office is located at the bottom of this lift.

I am now the Telecommunications Specialist for this resort. I had to move my fam down from Idaho to take the job. We live in Sandy now. We feel like the Lord has lead me up to this. When I lost my job over a year ago Rhonda and I were devastated. We moved to Idaho to be closer to family. The problem was there weren't any good paying jobs willing to hire me. I took a telecom job at Center Partners for very little pay. I figured it was just good to have a job over getting unemployment each week. Well I worked that job for ten months and learned what take others 3 years to learn about telecommunications. My boss was VERY pleased with my progress. For all his trying he couldn't get the company to give me or the other telecom techs a raise. We were so underpaid that the Fed Gov came and after auditing them they said either pay us techs more or get fined. The company decided to wait for the Gov to fine them.

Well, Once I knew I was going nowhere fast I applied to this current job. They were so impressed that they created a position just for me and gave me a $15,000/yr raise to come work for them. So here we are back in utah and grateful for our blessings.

This job has great perks as well. I get to ski the mountain for free, they will train me on snowmobiles, All restaurants and retail stores are 30% off for me, and it's a year around job. I maintain the phone system, the fiber and copper cabling, for 4 hotels, 7 restaurants, a chain of retail stores, a small call center, and several real-estate offices that cater to the filthy rich property owners.

Anyway, Rhonda and the kids are well. Aaron is 3 now, Isabel is 22 months, and Jarom is due in April. It's a pretty easy pregnancy so for for Rhonda. She is so excited for Jarom to come. I am too.

Well, take care everyone. We love you all and God bless!

Spencer

Happy New Year Everyone!!!
I am going to try to do better at keeping better contact with you. I hope you all had a good year.

Bryce has been working so hard on our house. We bought it last febuary and have been working on it ever since. We are almost finished. We just have to paint and put some more tile and carpet on the floor. And a couple of other last minute details. Hopefully by the end of this month we will be able to move into the house. We have been staying at Patricia's house since June. I am so thankful for her.

Paul is going to be 2 years old this month. I can't believe how the time goes by so fast. He is such a joy. He loves to help Bryce and grandpa with anything. He loves to watch Monsters Inc., Shrek, and Toy Story.

We went to Washington for a visit. Dad is doing good. He retired earlier this year. He still does his chickens.

Bryce got a job at the American Fork Hospital in the Same day Surgery in March. I am staying busy watching Paul and Bryce's cousins daughter who is 6 months old. I had surgery in November for endometriosis. I recovered fast and now we are trying to add to our family. I help Bryce with the house when I can. I have learned a lot but mostly paitence.

Marilynn is doing good as well she works at the hospital. Loves being a grandma. She has 3 grandchildren from her own children. Plus all of our kids which adds 11 more.

Not hot here!

I just read Nina's blog how it's so hot they have almost locked themselves up inside. Well that's not the case here. We had planned a picnic at 5 springs for home evening and almost got rained out but last moment the sun came out so I dawned my coat (yes coat Nina) and we headed to the hills for a COOL time. I have to say everything was so beautiful. I Love WYOMING!

Mayes Picnic on July 3rd

Mayes Family Picnic (Navajo Tacos)
Saturday, July 3rd
5:30 pm
173 E 5th Street (Kirk's house; Mike's old one)

We'll have Navajo tacos (like last year). Claudia will provide the meat. Geraldine will provide the scones. Please feel free to bring one of the following:

cheese
lettuce
sour cream
ranch
salsa
tomato
beans

We'll also have a pinata for the little ones under 12. We might even have something for the "older" kids. Please let Geraldine or Nicole know what you'll bring. Phone is 548-6434. See you on the 3rd!

Mom Hawley's version of Spencer and Rhonda

The relief I felt caused tears to flow. I had been like June Cleaver the past few months, always “worried about the Beaver”. I hurried in the house at noon, with only five minutes lunch time to spare. I looked upon the white board for any messages, a ritual I did every day, so I can help my homebound husband with errands he may need at the end of my day. The message was literally a God send. One we had been praying for, no pleading might be a better description. The concern for our son and his family has been tumultuous. He lost his job in Oct. 2009. He and his wife and two small children packed up and moved from Ogden, Utah, to Idaho Falls, Idaho. They had had enough of Utah and being alone without family near. They had moved many times trying to better their circumstances. School loans left them in almost unmanageable debt. Poor health during two pregnancies, emergencies to the ER for the babies brought more debt. They were desperate to be near family but not quite ready to succumb to moving home with mom and dad. They chose Idaho Falls to be near his sister, and her aunt, and their families. They found an affordable apartment close to down town, and started looking for work-NOTHING. Months went by including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Financial bankruptcy was staring them in the face. Unemployment helped but even that was cut off when he turned down a very low paying job. I was trying to help out by paying for the loan I had co-signed with him to go to Stevens Henagar computer school. I sent money to help out when I could. They were floundering. There was one night we received a frantic call. The “Beave” was beside himself. They had had a rough evening and to top it off, their baby daughter was miraculously missed by a C D stand that had fallen over. They were on the verge of throwing in the towel and calling it quits, when their bishop showed up at their door. Acting on inspiration, he said he felt impressed to make a visit to them. He counseled them, gave them both blessings and encouragement. He reaffirmed how worthy they were to seek help, because the first thing my son said when he opened the door to the bishop was, (with a big smile) “Bishop, how can we help you?” They were both returned missionaries and were endeavoring to do the will of the Lord. They just needed patience and trust in the Lord. They received callings the next Sunday, and were asked to speak in church. They felt a new sense of peace and assurance that this was all for their benefit. They had new hope, new friends, and new purpose, but they still needed a new job. Because of that one discerning bishop, they had decided to hold on a little longer. She got a call the next week to work as a CNA on a night shift so he could watch the kids. He was notified he was reinstated for his unemployment. Things were starting to look up. The next week he got a call from his last hope for a computer job. He was to come back for a second interview. At that point, the other interviewees had turned down the job. They were impressed with his background in computers and other skills. He didn’t know about telecommunications, but they would consider him, and the other multi-numbered applicants and get back to him. More intense prayers and fasting were made for another week by us all.
I came home that following Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at high noon. Looking up at the message on the white board, I read “he got the job.”
“Ward, I’m not quite as worried about the Beaver now”, now I said with tears brimming, then spilling over. Now there’s his brothers and sisters' to stew about. Life with children is a great blessing, and sometimes the concerns can be overwhelming. We will never quit worrying. They will always be our children. I think I have a slight understanding of the love our Father in Heaven must have for us, His own children. How blessed we are to have such a heritage.

I got the job!

Olah Familia. So after searching for 5 months I finally found a job! I will start work on the 8th of Feb as the Telecommunications Admininstrator for a company called Center Partners. They are telemarketing compnay with thousands of agents on the call floor making sales calls to unsuspecting customers. I am in charge of keeping the phones and servers up and running so the call agents can do their job. This has come after months of agony and struggles for Rhonda and I. Thank you everyone who prayed for us. We really are seeing wonderful blessings now. My next post will be a qoute from my mom about how she saw our struggles. I hope it's not too sappy for you.

Chloe Nadine Spitzenberger

Hey everyone just wanted to let you know that howard and shaley had a baby girl on december 21st at 7:15pm She weighed 9lbs and was 21 inches long. She is a spitzenberger through and through....

Mayes Family Christmas Eve

Hello All!

We are getting the plans going for the Mayes Family Christmas Eve! This year, we have reserved the Church Gym for our dinner. We will start at 5:30.

Geraldine is putting together a program. Claudia will bring her Nativity costumes, but if anyone has their own costume they would like to use, please feel free to bring it.

We will be having a fish pond for kids under 12; however, small gifts have already been purchased, so no one will need to bring gifts.

We will be having pulled pork and baked potatoes! The meat, potatoes, and rolls will be provided, but we are asking for your participation for the remainder of the items. Below is a list of items needed. Please leave a comment with what you are able to bring and I will keep the list updated.

Cheese--2lbs. shredded
1. Kristin & Eli
2. Claudia
3.
4.

Butter--1 pound
1. Juanita
2. Juanita
3. Claudia
4. Claudia

Sour Cream--32 oz.
1. Kenneth
2.
3.
4.

Bacon Bits
1. Kenneth
2.
3.

Broccoli Cheddar Topping
1. Ella
2.

Desserts--enough to feed 12-15
1.Ella
2. Kristin & Eli
3. Juanita
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

We will have dinner, then the program, then enjoy dessert while the kids enjoy the fishpond. It will be a wonderful evening and we're looking forward to making lasting memories! If you have any questions or input, feel free to give Nicole a call :)

Hailey Grace Shelton

first i want to say that kayla is making this blog.
my nana said HAILEY is so cute she is a nina clone and GUESS WHAT NANA IS GOING TO CRY LIKE A BABY BECAUSE ALL OF HER GIRLS NINA,KARREN,KAYLA,CALLIE AND HAILEY ARE ALL IN ARKANSAS :( P.S I THINK ITS GREAT! :)