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Hail The Conquering Graduate!

Yeah! Last Saturday May 17th Johnny graduated from BSU! He's worked really hard and I am very proud of him.
Our friend Michael Price was graduating too. His wife is Kim and she's having a baby in August.

Johnny parents. I think his mom was glowing all day, as you can tell from this picture.
Not all my family could make it because of Lindsey's passing, but I was grateful that dad, Jake & Heidi could make it and I know Johnny was too.

After graduation we went to my parents house for a barbecue with about 20 friends and family. Of coarse I didn't think to take a picture until most of them had left, but oh well. It was lots of fun. Thanks to my in-laws for bringing most the food and thanks to dad for manning the barbecue, the food was great!

ARTICLE ON LINZ

http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=d33f3e2d-207b-461a-bcf2-f15f7dc27db7

Lindsey Spjute- We Miss You!!!

This is my sister Erika with Lindsey.

The autopsy done on Lindsey revealed that she was perfectly heathly. Nothing was wrong with her. What a testimony to our Heavenly Father's plan. She didn't even taste of death, but was taken home doing something she loved. I feel so lucky to have been able to associate with someone so righteous. She must be more righteous than we ever realized. These past few days have been just awful. My grandma Spjute put it best when she told me "it just feels like you've been shot doesn't it?" It really does. Linz, we'll never forget you, or the way you've taught us to live. Thanks for making me want to strive even harder to be a better person.

Famililes Can Be Together Forever

My cousin Lindsey Spjute has been serving a mission in England. This morning we found out that she passed away. When my mom first told me I was crying so hard I couldn't catch my breath. Shortly thereafter Johnny and I decided to go to the temple. My main comfort I felt while there was that Lindsey was with Grandpa Spjute now who died 2 1/2 years ago. I felt peace but was still feeling such a huge loss.

Lindsey was the type of person who could make anyone smile. I seriously cannot remember ever seeing her mad or act rudely toward somebody else. She always had so much energy and zest for life. I love how much she loved to climb trees, and loved the outdoors. She was jogging through a forest when she died.

Recently the only contact I have had with her has been her weekly e-mails from the mission. She made the Lord's work not sound like work at all. She was truly enjoying helping other people come unto Christ. I had a smile on my face every time I read one of her letters

I am so grateful for the knowledge we have of the Plan of Salvation. What a comfort and joy it brings during such hard times! We will miss you so much Linz, but are so happy we will see you again.

CHEERS!

Welcoming Ruby Jane Hurst!!

Our best friends Perry and Val just had their little girl Ruby. This is a picture of Val in the hospital before she had her. They were there for 2 weeks before the baby came. I think we caught Val unprepared coming out of the bathroom. :)
We went up a couple times to visit and play games. It was a lot of fun.
Ruby was born about 2 months early. She's in the NICU and is doing really well. She is such a sweet little thing. I got to hold her the other night and I loved every minute of it! They're just waiting for her to learn how to eat by herself until they can take her home!
Yesterday I threw Val a baby shower at my parents house. We had fun, with yummy food and some very interesting and educational conversation!
I think Val had a good time. We're so glad that Ruby is doing well and we can't wait until she comes home so we can give her loves.

WAY too much fun with the Mac Photo Booth!!

Jake
Heidi
Johnny
Me
Perry
Val
Erika
Riley
Mama