June Birthdays!

The days of birth we celebrate in the month of June are as follows:

June 1st: Liz Hullinger
June 2nd: Kelsey Johansen
June 11th: Troy Jennings
June 12th: Kendrick Holyoak
June 13th: Amanda Miller
June 15th: Kelsey Foster
June 18th: Krista Ahlstrom
June 21st: Ben Haymond

Happiest of birthdays to you all!

Memorial Day

Ladies of the 177th Ward looking ready for summer!



A thrilling game of badminton played by some wardies!

For some Memorial Day is recognized as the kick off to summer, fire up the grill and enjoy the warm weather. For others it is a day to remember those who have served our nation and given their lives for the protection of its citizens. This weekend the web was flooded with searches about Memorial Day, how to observe it, and its history. For a quick read click here.

We had a great time up at the Potter's for Home Evening. A huge thanks to them for their hospitality, pictures will be posted soon. And if you didn't read the ward email from a few days ago they have offered their home for activities and dates. So look at you calendars, pick a date, and let them know.


Nothing says summer better than croquet.

Though a game of Polo with the likes of this guy may just take the cake...

Ward Chior

In our Relief Society Makinsey gave a great lesson on talents. We talked about how our talents can help to enrich and bless the lives of those around us. One way to do that is by participating in ward choir. Thank you to all those who joined us for today's special musical number. We appreciated the extra voices.

I will be the first to say that in the past ward choir has not always been my favorite thing to do. It was at the same time as a baseball or football game, may have cut into a Survivor season finale...but this semester I have come to appreciate what the ward choir does for our Sacrament Meetings. Elder Russell M. Nelson gave a CES Fireside address in 2008 entitled 'The Power and Protection of Worthy Music'. He shares how music facilitates reverence and invites the Spirit into our meetings. In quoting the preface to the hymnbook he says "Some of the greatest sermons are preached by the singing of hymns. Hymns move us to repentance and good works, build testimony and faith, comfort the weary, console the mourning, and inspire us to endure to the end...We encourage all members, whether musically inclined or not, to join with us in singing the hymns."


So what am I getting at? Our ward choir meets Sundays at 8:00 in the basement of the TAJ. We would love our ward members to come and sing, whether musically inclined or not, so that every choir number will be a facilitator of comfort, peace, and strength as it was today. I promise it'll be worth it! Next week Emma even promised cinnamon rolls!

May Birthdays!

I know its a bit late, but better late than never!

We'd like to wish those who, in the month of May, grow a year older and wiser too a very happy birthday!

May 2nd: Andrew Johnston
May 6th: Sean Thompson
May 12th: Gina Prows
May 23rd: Beth Ann Wells
and Kevin Harrison
May 25th: Lauren Rockwood
May 26th: Skyler Pine

Ward Opening Social

Gabby Fowler and Brooke Theis.

What better way to start off the summer than with a barbeque with food, friends, and tons of fun! There was a great showing at our first activity of the season. Thanks to the bishopric for manning the grill and serving up some great burgers.


Bennett Myers, Mack Drzayich, and Jordan Beasley enjoying each others company.

The athletic skills our ward possesses was evident in the games of frisbee, football, and kickball going on. I have no talent for frisbee, so I stuck with kickball, though slipping out of my shoes and missing the ball entirely may be a sign kickball isn't my thing either. We lost the kickball in a tree and it took a while to get it down, but thankfully we did and the game (which was not a close one in the slightest) could continue.


Kevin Harrison scales the tree to retrieve our Jamba kickball.


Even with all the activities there was still enough time to talk with friends. Brother Robinson commented that he was excited that people were content just sitting around socializing.

Thanks again to everyone who was involved in putting this activity together. It was a great success. I have a feeling this is a sign of great activities to come!

New Ward Blogger

Dearest Wardies,
I am your new official ward blogger. I will be at activities taking pictures, so make sure you are there to get your face on the blog! If you have any pictures of ward activities, or personal pictures of things you do during the spring and summer send them my way for our blog and a future ward slide show.Enjoy the warm weather, sitting poolside with a book and otter pops...and don't forget your camera!

Sincerely,

Kelsey Foster

My Final Post

As spring/summer is now here I am no longer the official ward blogger.  So I will put up a few pictures from our last few ward activities.  Hope everyone has a fabulous summer!

The home evening broom ball activity.

When I heard we were doing an activity with brooms I really hoped it would be quidditch...oh well!  It was still fun.

A little bit of competitive spirit.

The casualties.

Disclaimer:  I only had photos from the group I was in.  If you have more pictures from Wheres Maldo you are welcome to add them.

The cowboy.

The polygamist group.

Waldo himself.

Hippie Power!

The Indian.

It has been a great semester!

Happy Birthday Katie and Katie--April 20

Katheryn Obrien Golding is turning 20!!! and she is an music education major so she will be here forever. She responds to Kath Katsie and kaitlyn. She is the oldest of five girls. She has moved all over the place including Hawaii, Michigan, good old emery county utah, Colorado and that is just scratching the surface. the next move for her and her family is California. she is a wanderer. You can catch katsie in the spotlight dancing and singing she is a participant in womens chorus. She will most likely swoon over you if you bring her flowers. It's her own  Achilles Heel. She is a big fan of the wild life. 50 cent maceys ice cream small twist can hit the spot any time. Don't be deceived by the blond. she is not ditz. she is a dedicated journal writer. Her personality is vibrant, beautiful inside and out. Past time of choice? hot springs. As for her favorite color...well she can pull off wearing the color purple better than anyone i know. most importantly..she can kick anyone's trash at MARIO WII. bring it. embarrassing stories. well one day at church, her and trace struck up a conversation concerning their encounter on the track. They were talking about how they should jog together sometime. so naturally katie says. Of course we should run together.. you're our inspiration. awk. she turned tickle me pink and greg started laughing in the background. welp. trace in honor of you[i suppose] katie is a frequent visitor at the track. Thanks for the inspiration. she is on the market men! get her while she's hot!! and she's always hott! 


Today we also celebrate the birthday of Katie Lund.  She went on her mission to France.  (She is actually in France right now, pretty legit.)  Katie is from Salt Lake City and such a sweet girl.  (Unfortunately we don't have a picture of a ton of information on Katie, but I do know that she is AMAZING!)

Happy Birthday to Katie and Katie!  Hope you have a fabulous day.

Happy Birthday Zach--April 18

Happy Birthday to Zachary William Anderson. Las Vegas NV. Served in Boston MA. Going to orthopedic school in AS to specialize in foot and ankle surgery. Likes to fish. Multiple time All state tennis and volleyball champion. Likes to fish. Reads his scriptures and writes in his journal every night. Great cook. likes to fish. Gentleman. Remodel for children. Well versed in classic rock. Expert skills in driving snowmobiles. Likes to fish. Precision marksman. Gospel scholar. Model athlete. great paternal skills/instincts. Cute nieces and nephews (comes from good stock so guaranteed beautiful children). Accepted elaborate predestinational assignment. Entrepreneur. Loves to fish. Eats healthy. Scores high on logic sections of standardized tests and rated top in instinctual skills on similar tests. 

Happy Birthday Zach!

Happy Birthday Lauren--April 15

Today is Lauren Call's birthday.  Lauren is from Kaysville, shes a nursing major. (VERY SMART!), she plans to become a Nurse Practitioner. She loves to dance. She just got home from serving a Mission in Montana. Trained by Mellissa Engstrom. She misses her mission everyday! She is very disciplined and tidy. She is the best example and is always happy. She loves to go on dates! She wants to get married within the next year- but she still needs to find that lucky guy! Her Favorite Roomate is Meghan. 

Happy Birthday Lauren!