Some cousin pictures

Brooke, Kirsten, and Luke enjoy a moment of silliness. This picture was taken in Spring at the Emery High School baseball diamond, Manti vs. Emery. Ironically, now when these kids pass
the high school, they say "That's where Koty plays baseball" not "That's where all of our parents and Shawn Bradley went to high school."

All eyes on the sportsman, Koty, as he describes the complexity of his recent game against Emery--Manti 6, Emery 7.

Brandon and Clarissa share a moment.

The James family poses for a photo op on their recent trip to Castle Dale. Back L to R are: Sam, Ryan, Brandon, Brant, Irene, Nathan, Jaren. Front L to R are: Emilie, Jake, Vlad, Sierrah.

Emilie, Ryan, and Brandon pose by Grandpa Karl's name down on the Buckhorn. The carving says K.A. Seely 1937.

Seely Reunion

Agenda for Montell and Kathryn Seely Reunion
May 22, 23, and 24

Friday (May 22)
8 p.m. people start arriving
9 p.m. campfire s'mores (Hannah's birthday request)
family prayer to open reunion

Saturday (May 23)
8 a.m. breakfast
9 a.m. siblings meeting
11 a.m. visit Huntington Cemetery
12 p.m. picnic lunch at Castle Dale park by cemetery
1 p.m. visit Castle Dale Cemetery
2 p.m. swimming activity
5 p.m. supper
6 p.m. game night (possibility of golf)

Sunday (May 24)
8 a.m. breakfast
11 a.m. lunch
1 p.m. Castle Dale 2nd Ward
4 p.m. return from church, have supper
family prayer to close reunion

Monday (May 25)
free time for anyone who can stay

This is Fawn with another cake or two. These have chocolate fondant. The apples are a cute idea, huh. The cake business has slowed down during the winter. That's good with me because there is so much going on. I need to add some more with news of our trip and Koty's basketball, etc.

Halloween

Janell here. Mark's kids have been off track so they have been taking turns, two at a time, coming down to stay with LeAnne and grandma. Since we have been moving over here, my kids have been able to play with the cousins and they have had a grand time. They have taken over the small cabin by LeAnne's house as their playhouse and have made a rock path in front and a garden spot and more! Hannah and Matt were here for Halloween and the ward trunk or treat. The school also had a trunk or treat so we didn't really go to any houses.

Here is my Claire-bear as a ballerina (love the ballet slipper socks!) In the other picture, Matt as a power ranger, Kirsten as Snow White, Hannah as a pirate, Claire as a ballerina and Jannika as a witch. Fun times!

THE "LIME" CAKE

Fawn here. I finally got the pictures of the "lime" cake so here it is. This is the 4th cake I did that weekend of August 8-9, 2008. Kota helped me cut the blue and green fondant strips. He held the straight edge while I cut with a pizza roller. They are stuck to the cake with piping gel. The limes were already at the reception so I cut them and placed them on there. I wished they had been darker green but the cake turned out great anyway. The bride and groom loved it.

Mom and Dad's 45th Anniversary

Montell and Kathryn Seely - 45 Years Together.

Look at this gorgeous couple. This is where it all began.

Mom and Dad met at a dance at BYU. I guess you could say they swept each other off their feet. They square danced throughout their years together and shared a special waltz every year in the Castle Valley Pageant.

They were married 27 August 1963 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Seven children have blessed their home. We all share special memories of growing up on the family farm in Castle Dale and Orangeville. At this time there are 19 grand children . . .

. . . all because two people fell in love.

Wedding Cakes

This is Fawn. I did 4 cakes this weekend. Crazy huh?! 2 on Fri. 2 on Sat. Here are 3 of them. On the 4th I forgot my camera so the photographer is going to email me the "lime cake." I'll include it next time. This first one was simple. 2 tier buttercream and a few bright flowers was all they wanted. I like this cake stand and I was glad I could use it for a wedding cake.

This next one was fun. Like the marbling effect? The reception was outside on a warm evening so we decided keep the cake in the kitchen until just before, hence the lovely backdrop.

Here's another outside reception. These are gladiolas. They're big so luckily the cake is big. Now, why did I do 4 cakes in one weekend, you ask? Well, I had already committed to 2 when we found out about a Miller Reunion at Wahlsburg (the lake, zip line, water slide, barn, fun) so Tim said he would take the kids and I could do the cakes in peace and quiet. So when 2 more calls came for cakes, I said sure, the more the merrier. Brooke stayed with me but she went to a baby sitter for most of the daytime. Koty also decided to stay home so he helped me with some of the technical aspects of cake decorating.

By the way, Tim ran a half marathon on Saturday morning in Provo Canyon. His relatives who also ran are: Troy, Travis, Traci, and Janae (Trent's wife). Pretty cool, huh.