Funeral

Just got back from Lame Deer, MT for funeral for Gail Tallwhiteman. Kyle and Jana went with Dad and I. It was a fast trip, but very rewarding. The town treated us with much love and kindness. We saw the tribe in a time of sadness, but also saw a unity the was unmatched for people who had little material things. The funeral service was a combination of Catholic and Cheyenne. Even the Priest (who really seemed a Deacon)was very kind to us. We were especially sad to see the LDS Church boarded up and chain link fence surrounding it.

The cemetery was a Tallwhiteman cemetery. It was on a lovely hill top with pine, wild flowers and sage growing. It was already occupied by Gail's 3 Sisters and a brother; two sisters and the brother had died of alchoholism and Gail and another sister, of Lupus. For people who had little material things they showed us kindness and love. We found that they treated us as their family (We think the entire town is related!) I even was invited to speak at her services. The Cheyenne chants and talks in their native language were very interesting!

We found a few that came up and told us that they had lived with the Schwendimans, Perks, Mackey, and Homer families! I asked if it had helped their lives. They all said yes! I know Heavenly Father loves these people and wish the Gospel was part of their lives. Love, Mom

ENSIGN

Be sure and check e-mail from Jeri. We are having a planning mtg for all Knight daughters and daughter-in laws @ Jeri's. Please come and give YOUR input for Christmas. If you don't it might be SET IN STONE.!! 2PM ON AUGUST 3RD.

Camping at Windust

Here are a few random pictures from our weekend at Windust. Sorry that I didn't get any pics of those who came Friday.....I only took pics on Thursday night. We need to go camping again before school starts....any takers?

Our Trip to Utah!

Okay, since mom is always saying she is the only one that puts anything on this blog, I am purposefully putting our trip to Utah on here. Also, if anyone wants to view my blog, please email me at marcicox8@gmail.com and I will invite you to view it if I find you worthy to do so! :) Ha!
Anyways, Talon, Kade and I were able to go to Utah on July 6th and stay until Monday, July 13th. We had a great time visitng with the Selbe's and doing all the fun things around Salt Lake City. We enjoyed hanging out with Cydney too. We went to Lagoon with the Blacks and Cydney. We also attended the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House which was beautiful beyond belief.








After dinner we let Cyd take the kids home so Charles, Mikaela and I could go to the distribution center. Not more than 30 minutes passed and we get a call saying McKay threw up all over the couch and himself. Glad that was Cyd that had to clean up the mess. Just giving her extra practice for when she becomes something in the medical field! Love you, Cyd!
Oh, when we went to Lagoon we visited the Pioneer Village there. Kade was hanging with Cyd and I while Talon was off with the Black kids riding the rides. We came across some wagons and Kade made me take pictures to show Grandpa, so these pictures are for you Grandpa Knight!




On Friday Mikaela, McKay, Talon, Kade and I went to Temple Square and were able to watch the "Joseph Smith" movie. We got to the theater for the 9:00 a.m. showing and were the only ones there besides two elderly women. The movie was excellent. My kids loved it and Talon was very impressed with Joseph Smith and the many trials he went through in his life. We then went to the top of the Church Administration Building where a very nice older women gave us a tour of Salt Lake City via the rooftop. After that we went to the Beehive House and toured it. The kids all liked it and McKay was the group photographer. We then went to The Lion House for lunch.









Cydney also took us up to the University of Utah to show us the gym and her locker room. The boys were excited to visit the locker room and see her name and number on the wall and chair. "Mom, Cyd's like famous!" We seem to think so! Thanks for the tour and the fun trip down the back stair way....hey, Mikaela don't get lost in the dark!





Our trip to Utah was fun and packed with lots of things to do. We were on the go almost everyday, but it was a great trip. Thanks Miakaela and Charles for letting us stay at your house and for going to tons of places with us. Also, thanks Cyd for not being too good for us and hanging out with your old auntie. We are ready to go back anytime!

So my parents dont know that I put this picture on here but I just had to! haha. Our ward had a gutiar hero tournament and my parents really got into it!

Katelyn

The Wedding is Over

Thanks to Jana, Becky, Lisa, and Nichole for all the work for the Wedding dinner (? I'm not sure when it's at night, exactly what it's called) but, anyway, everything went great and the service was supberb. (Becky showed that she hadn't forgotten those "waitress skills"! It was fun to serve family and a wonderful marriage of April and Bryce. And thanks to the girls, I just sat and watched. The food looked very appealing and so thanks again! Love, Mom

Great 4th!

Had a lot of fun and visiting At Kyle's for 4th of July. And not to forget the yummy food! Kids all had fun in the pool. Appreciate all who made it so enjoyable..Korrine who organized the day w/food etc. "Thanks mucho!" Grandma K