Apr 30, 2023

Macies First Talk


 As Macie enters young women’s there are many firsts. 

Today was her first talk. She was ask to talk on for the strength of youth topic of her choosing. 

She chose to talk about how the truth will set you free. 

She did a very good job for a first timer. 


Apr 28, 2023

Cherry Grove Building






While Our family lived in Cold Lake from 2015-2020 we enjoyed the going to church in Cherry Grove. The ward and the building was nostalgic.  The people were as unique and special as the building. Both the membership and the building started out small but expanded to a full size ward and building and produced many wonderful memories for all the ward members. 

This morning in the early hours a fire was started and spread to the entire building. By the first light when the sun peaked over the trees, there was very little remaining of the building. 

Those in the community and those who have been blessed, baptized and watched grand babies do the same in that building, are in shock. 

Although the building is gone, the church members are still strong and remain faithful.  








Edmonton Sun Article :

Cold Lake RCMP received a call on April 28, in the early morning hours, of a church on fire in the Hamlet of Cherry Grove, a community located around 10 km east of Cold Lake, according to a Friday news release. Police say when they arrived they found the building was fully engulfed by flames.

Based on their initial investigation, Mounties believe the fire was deliberately set and are investigating the fire as suspicious.

Officers are asking anyone from the Hamlet of Cherry Grove who may have information about this crime, or anyone who may have video surveillance from the early morning hours, especially in the area of 50 Street and 50 Avenue and Pine Drive, to contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302 or local police.

Cold Lake is located around 300 km northeast of Edmonton.



















Apr 27, 2023

Kansas Ballet

 Kansas is not a fan of being in front of large groups performing. She doesn’t mind small group of people she knows but usually only if nothing is rehearsed, only totally spontaneous. 

Well she was in post covid Ballet, in a small little class and once she found out there was a performance at the end of the year she was horrified. 

She did not want to perform. She was so scared that she only wanted her family there and no one else. Grandma and Grandpa did not get to come. 

The night before the performance, she was talking very cute, I need to clean my feet for the dance recital. 

Well as nervous as she was, Kansas did it. She accomplished another hard thing in her life. Her family was so proud. 

All the little girls did so well. They were so cute. It was a fun short event. 










Apr 23, 2023

Recognition

 This week I wanted to make a note of recognizing our kids good choices, perseverance, and overall awesomeness.  

This past few weeks Kansas was super sick and had to get some blood work done to check on some bacteria levels and she was super brace getting her needles.




 Pretty awesome. Also her getting 3rd place in her age category at the family fun run. 

Wade has been working extra hard, practicing  shooting and dribbling basketball. He had his first basketball game in Stirling and got 11 points to help his team win . He also  got 1st place in his category for the family run.  Great job. 





Macie has been the lead scorer for her basketball team and has been working hard on developing her shot and skills. She practices an extra 4-6 hours a week.  Her coach told us that she was getting frustrated with her team as they all call for the ball but are not open. Macie was very mature and did her best to pass the ball and not yell or coach the girls. After practice she talked to her coach about it. The coach was able to see the challenge and will support Macie and the other girls to get better. That was a very mature choice for Macie. 
She also was 10th out of 320 women in the family fun run. 






Apr 22, 2023

Coaldale Family Fun Run

 Family fun runs are always a great experience. The people are always so positive. Our family enjoys races. 

This time the family had a few practice runs around Magrath to help us get in shape. 

This year all there were over 600 racers. 

Macie, Wade and Kansas did so good. We were very proud of their efforts.