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| Happy Holidays from all of us at Barnwood and Tulips! |
Mom says she is a
“Storykeeper” and that her favorite stories are the ones in which we are the
“stars.” She calls us her “Fab 5” but with daddy, her 6th kiddo- we are the “Super Six.” We are
growing up in the shadows of the red rock hills in Southern Utah. It is
our home and the setting for our stories.
Dad’s story begins and
ends in the mountains. His business savy makes it possible for mom to
stay at home. He hikes in the mountains (the taller the better) whenever he
gets a chance, fishes in the streams, coaches our teams, serves Heavenly
Father diligently, supports us in all of our activities and athletics, and
scouts bucks in the nearby mountains. This year he traveled to Alaska and
harvested an amazing moose.
The stories of
football and Rugby, and the life of CVHS Student Body President belong to
Seleck. He put two 80 foot letters “CV” on the hill overlooking the
football field, and had a 9,000 pound rock moved to campus… the spirit rock
(great thanks to many people).His stories continue in the art room, choir room
and as CVHS Science Sterling Scholar. Stories yet to be written, a
mission, college, more adventures.
Sophomore Stockton’s
stories are dazzling – charm, wit and sparkling blue eyes, but he is not soft-
Junior Varsity MVP Football player, basketball “baller”, and baseball
player. Stories of strength, growth and leadership are behind the next
door… adversity- a broken ankle watching his bros play ball- the dreaded “Rigby
Sophomore Curse.” Academics, athletics, sprinkled with choir, yes the kid
sings too!
On his way out the
middle school door, Madsen plots his high school years. his stories-
worked hard on the mound this year as 12 year old All Star pitcher and
short stop, hoops its up on the court-hard worker, enjoys the guitar, helping
dad with projects, hunting- 8 miles rugged terrain, over 5,000 feet in ascent-
amazing buck!
Character is required
in her story as the only female with four brothers. Emma is 10 going on
15. She is Daddy’s “darling”, mom’s bestie, Maleck’s playmate Madsen’s
agitator, and sometimes Seleck and Stockton’s sweetheart. She prefers to
write her stories through the lens of a camera as she runs, plays basketball,
reads, makes crafts, and plays the piano.
Ever confident seven
year old Maleck, leads, directs, and writes all of our stories. He is the
CHIEF. While not very fond of work, his excuses are creative. They
include fort building, football, basketball, baseball, four wheeling, hiking,
hunting, legos, and bike riding. He is an early riser and a late night
owl. He loves everything about first grade and school… at least today!
There is never enough
time for mom to keep the stories. She wishes to freeze the magic of our
childhoods. For some of them, the days of childhood are more than
gone. The joy of watching them grow is intertwined with heartache and
pride, dishes and dinner, laundry and car pools, lunches and homework.
She is a midnight blogger, freelance writer, and family history lover. And
then of course there is the story of Thanksgiving in the Mormon Mountains and
her first buck- a 4x7 with two six inch eye guards- and she shot it left
handed- not bragging at all.
She and dad raise us
on her stories, his adventures, and the irreplaceable story of baby Jesus born
in a stable centuries ago. His story is the best story to Keep. Keep it
in your heart forever this Christmas and always. Sending you our love
this Christmas and many Happy stories in the New Year! Love, Travis, Amyanne, Seleck, Stockton,
Madsen, Emma and Maleck
My Hallmark Holiday- 2014
Walking down Main Street of a
neighboring town tonight, we were surrounded by friends and neighbors following
the shepherds to greet the “New Born King.”
It was magical… a memory made that I thought only happened on
Television. But it was real and it was a
gift- the first gift of Christmas and the only gift that matters- Jesus
Christ.
Music filled the air as the
Count Down began and the small park was illuminated while the crowd joined in singing Christmas Carols-
Silent Night, Joy to the World, and Away in a Manger- A wondrous way to welcome
Christmas.
That was the plan -usher in
the holidays with the true meaning. So
we took the ride, we bundled up and we rejoiced- we remembered!
The Holiday Season warms us
with memories—they come with hot chocolate, cut Christmas trees, warm homemade
rolls, delicious, mashed potatoes, fresh baked pie, and don’t forget the fudge.
Rigby and I enjoyed our
Thanksgiving Break with our “Fab Five.”
We played and worked. They will
say we worked more. However, years from
now when are gone- hopefully, prayerfully, we pray they will remember the
procession to see the baby Jesus. We pray that they will live their lives so as
to return to him- that they will take the journey- that they will remember.
Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays from Barnwood and Tulips!
Christmas 2013
I awoke last week at 6 am to be greeted by cute Maleck who
quickly asked, “Mommy, What is Santa’s phone number.” We love this kid! Merry
Christmas to you all and Happy Holidays!
Here is a quick Rigby family
update-
Seleck- Almost 16 (not sure I am ready for this)
LOVES football, running, hunting, fishing, and teasing me. Great student, great singer, class officer- HAPPY!
Stockton- At
almost 14 Stockton’s energy keeps us all on our toes. As our resident sports
fanatic, he enjoys football, basketball and baseball. He loves band (Ha, Ha). In fact, he took up the tuba this year and
loves to blow this BIG horn at home.
Madsen- At
age 11 Madsen LOVES getting up to go to 6th grade (LOL). You can find Madsen most often on the
basketball court or baseball diamond. He
is our resident guitarist and AVID reader.
Emma- At
almost 9 Emma loves 3rd grade and Mrs. Bybee, bike riding, friends,
changing her clothes, soccer, dancing and sometimes playing the piano…
memorized the 13 articles of faith- Hurrah!
Maleck- Our baby is
five- He also is the resident commander of our home. My favorite phrases- “mommy I want to hold
you,” “mommy will you play with me?” and
“daddy let’s wrestle.” Maleck loves slip
and sliding, sledding, pre school, hot chocolate, and yummy drinks!
Travis- Scoutmaster, businessman, avid outdoorsman,
yummy drink maker, kind, gentle, AMAZING father, husband, and leader of our
home. We simply adore him!
Me- Amyanne- LOVES doing laundry, driving the family taxi,
checking homework, encouraging practicing of musical instruments. Okay, so really loves cuddles, stories, giggles, Seleck’s
teasing, Stockton’s noise, Madsen’s reading, Emma’s spunk, holding Maleck’s
little hands, and being withTravis… doing anything
*OUR 2012 FAMILY UPDATE
“All
We Want for Christmas is….”
Travis: More time in the mountains to wander
Amyanne
More time for
giggles , wrestling, and storybooks by the fire…. And more time!
Seleck Almost 15
Campfires, hiking, and simply wants to make someone
happy. P.S. no more O’Bama lunches…PLEASE!
Stockton 12
For his heels to stop hurting so he can play football,
basketball, and baseball pain free.
Madsen 10
A guitar, hot chocolate,
and donuts… more party time.
Emma 7
Literally her two
front teeth! (Maleck told her she had a hole in her smile).
Maleck 4
A flying rocketship
that goes around and around!
Merry Christmas !
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