03/02/15 No basketball for Katie this year

McKayla trying on wedding dresses

3/2/15

So we were on the road yesterday so I never did get to write you on Sunday like I normally do. So now its Monday morning and the internet is down at work so I'm trying something new --I'm trying to write you from my phone!

It's been a good week been busy ending the basketball season for dad. Our teams did good but you'll have to get more information from dad if you want to know about that.

Katie tried out for the basketball team this week she was really disappointed when she didn't make it. She is playing soccer so at least there's that.

Aj showing Katie some of the games
he plays with his "special" kids.

The girls will be selling girl scout cookies this week. they did pre sell last month and this week they deliver and start doing booths. busy time of year. We will have to send you a box. What is your preference? Mints? Samoas?

We went to Johnny and they Demas baby blessing yesterday in Salt Lake They had quite a good turnout and a nice gathering afterward-- everybody's growing up and looking good.

Holly plugged in!

Got to spend a day with Becky and Ruth and Katie and Holly. It was good to see the sisters, don't get to spend much time with them. It's cold and rainy here. We actually had some snow last week. We are fortunate to get up to Salt Lake and back without hitting any real bad storms.

Grandpa Laurito at Ruth's house

Becky Chase making pizza at Ruth's house

Dallas working on production for Dad.

Becky and Ruth

Robert and Ruth

Shelly, Becky and Ruth

Whoa! Gonna start a fire with this birthday! 49 years old!

He did it...mostly!

Andy and Katie

Gma and Gpa Griffin

Eldon and Andy

Ben and Laura

Eldon with Andy getting fresh...
I think Eldon likes it?!

Dallas and McKayla, engaged!

Hope you're doing well hopefully our internet will come back soon so I can get some work done today and don't mind odd strange words. I'll try to proof read this but who knows what I'll miss love you lots, mom

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