Welcome Ella!

Autumn and Jeremy Larsen welcomed the newest member of their family this week....

Ella Lynn Larsen
Born 1:45 a.m. Dec.20 2011
7lbs. 12oz.
20 inches

CONGRATS!

Good News Minutes from December 18th

* Tara Hansen's son graduated from BYU Idaho!

* Karalee Olson's daughter (Courtnee) graduated from Utah University.

Sister Spotlight - Pam Slade

I’m not one who enjoys talking much about myself or my past because I’m not from some far away continent, and I don’t have any spectacular expeditions or travels to tell about my growing up. Just the basic…I was born and grew up in SLC. I graduated from South High School and attended Salt Lake Community College (business).

I worked ten years for what used to be called First Security Bank (it is now Key Bank). One evening during that time I was talked into going dancing at “The Bay” with a friend of mine where I met my awesome sweet-heart Jim. We dated for 2 ½ years and were married in the Salt Lake Temple. We have 3 wonderful daughters, 2 of which were married during the past year and a half, so our house has been “slightly” quieter. We also just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this past July.

After we had our second daughter, I quit work and had the opportunity to stay home to take care of our children. Six years ago I was asked by Eisenhower Jr. High to come and work as an aide in the Special Education department. I thought it would be a fun little part time job to do for a short period of time until I found something else, and here I am 6 years later! Who’d a “thunk”? But, believe it or not, I really enjoy working with the teens! They are awesome!

I have many interests including: making any kind of craft, baking, scrapbooking, gardening, drawing, camping, music and theater, dance, tennis, and other sports. I especially enjoy doing fun surprises for people. And, contrary to most, I prefer something sour or salty over something chocolatey, unless, of course, the chocolate has nuts in it!

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!! I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you all. May the Lord bless you throughout this coming year in all you do!

December 4, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- We will have sacrament meeting on Christmas day at 10 a.m. for one hour.  All wards are combined.

- Preston Tiffany received his Duty to God as a deacon.  Great work!

- McKinley Olson received her YW Medallion....congrats!

These wondeful people shared their testimonies with us today:

- Norm Nava
- Julie Henricksen
- Ron Henricksen
- Dave Tidwell
- Angela Brimhall
- Whit Lovell
- Bobbie Ingram
- Shaylee Achter
- Cheryl Edvalson
- Ashley Hafen
- Bob Brunisholtz
- Roger Fuller

GOOD NEWS MINUTES (in Relief Society):

- Linda Clawson - Nephew from Argentina to visit.  Showed him around Salt Lake City and beautiful area.  It was the first time for him to leave Argentina.

- Tara Hansen - Brad got engaged this last week.  (Congrats!!!)

- Cindy Hafen - Mother lives in Bountiful but everything was alright after wind storm.