A Favorite Quote

My life would be better if I kept this in mind at all times.

Hayley's First Companion

We are so thrilled to have Hayley serving in Alexandria, Virginia.  Perfect mission for her.

St. Johns at Julie's Dinner

Hayden James St. John

Katelyn Maeser

Paige St. John

Kari, a great Dad and wonderful man.

Melissa's Baby Shower

Julie always goes above and beyond not only what others would do but what most of us can even imagine.  She threw a marvelous baby shower for Melissa with an adorable woodland theme.

All of the food and decor was perfection.

Jeff's grandmother and mother helped, as did Lauren.  Healthy food galore.

Lauren, Lyndsey, Emily and Kim

I'm so glad Lyndsey and Kim were here.

It makes me so happy that Melissa liked the quilt I made for her baby boy.

Ellie is so cute and loved helping with the gifts.

Katelyn always makes every gathering more fun.

Our Lauren, Melissa and Emily.

It means so much to have sisters love each other like these do.

Hayden's Farewell

Hayden gave a really great talk in sacrament meeting.  I love that Hayden's neighbor always buys a lei for each missionary as they come and go.  So kind.

Hayden and Logan Cook

These two have been friends since early childhood when they started playing soccer together.

Grandma Bonnie St.John did far more than any of us to make the meal scrumptious and plentiful.

I was so glad so many of our family came, including 

Kim from Henderson, NV and Chantel from St. George.  

Ellie is a sweet, quiet, impressive young girl.  Sure do love her.

Kim Cook is an amazing person who has cared for Hayden forever.

She is so kind and so talented.

Jeff, Melissa and Madi Mott with Shawna Brooks.  So good to have them here.

Dave with the incredibly beautiful Chantel and Kimbra Leigh

Tanner is growing so tall and handsome.

Grandpa Jim St. John in the background with Mason and Wayne.

I was glad Lauren came.  We sure do love her.

Love this photo of Kim and Jordan.

Luke and Kaitlyn are so delightful.  I love seeing the love they share. 

 

I am always amazed at how beautiful Paige is becoming.  She is delightful too. 

Cute photo of Hayden, Chantel, Julie and Kim

Tom and Julie are so supportive of family and bring great happiness to each of us. 

The young women who came to support Hayden are so beautiful.  Hayden is doing OK. 

This was the first time we met Jordan Rule.  She made an amazing impression on Spencer.

We always love having Mason and Chase attend our family happenings. 

And Chantel and Dave are off to St. George. 

Hayden is excited to be going to Madagascar.  He is a wonderful, good, smart, caring person.

He will do well, even when the going gets rough.

Whitley Dawn Lancaster

This beautiful little lady was born 11 August 2016.

We are all so grateful for this precious child.

Uncle Mason will be great with her.

Now isn't this the cutest!

Such a happy family.  A child changes everything.

St. John's Vacation Together

Kari seldom takes time off from work, but he made the time for a family vacation to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and the Tetons while the family is all together before Hayden leaves for his mission.

Luke, Paige, Katelyn, Spencer, Hayden

Spencer in the Tetons

Luke at Yellowstone

Hayden, Paige, Spencer, Luke, Katelyn

Kari, Katelyn, Luke, Spencer, Hayden, Paige at Jackson Hole, WY

Sorry the photos are of low quality but that's what you get when you steal them from Instagram. 

Elijah Kendrick Barrera

Eli was named and blessed by Dave Markel in St. George, Utah on 7 August 2016.

Hayley Enters the MTC

Lauren's First Day of School Photo

Julie posted this on Instagram with this caption:

"First day of school for these two!  Just had to post a picture . . . it's a Mom thing.

#cameocollege"

She's going to be the best nail tech ever.  Onward and upward - one step at a time.

Oh how I love this girl and it is so great having her close once again.