Giguiere Family Newsletter

An Eternal Family

2010-09-01T14:48:00.000-07:00

On August 14th Will & Rhonda went to the Gila Valley Arizona Temple and were sealed to each other & their children!!! What a special day it was for this part of our family!!!

Congrats to Will & Rhonda

Charles, Andrea, Gracee, & Lylee
(Baby William was there in spirit too!! He was born 5 days later)

Walking hand in hand through ETERNITY!!

The first picture of the newest Eternal Family

(Taken just after coming out of the Temple)

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN ~ PROUD TO BE A FAMILY!!!

2010-07-30T17:32:00.000-07:00

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN ~ PROUD TO BE A FAMILY!!!
This was our theme for the Giguiere Family Reunion 2010!!!
We had so much fun!! It was a great success!!!

The reunion was held at the William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC. There were cabins, showers, a mess hall, and a lake to swim in!!

It was so great to see those who were able to come!!

A Great Time Was Had By ALL!!!

Babies, Babies, & More Babies!!!

2010-07-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

Three more babies joined our family this year!!!

Deklen Charles Giguiere was born to Justin & Kelli on June 2nd. He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 20 in long.

Elijah "Eli" Vick Hardman was born to Scott & Amanda on June 4th. He weighed 8 lbs 1 oz and was 20 1/2 in long.

Dalena "Laney" Rose Giguiere was born to Ryan & Erin on June 20th. She weighed 8 lbs 14 oz and was 21 in long.

Welcome to the family Little Ones!!!

And two more are on their way!!!

Will & Rhonda Giguiere are expecting their 4th child, a boy, due in August.

Josh & Becky Giguiere are expecting their 4th child, due in February.

We can't wait for these additions too!!!

Family Reunion 2010 & More News!!!

2010-05-29T13:05:00.003-07:00

I can't believe it has been so long since I was able to post on here!!! So much has been going on over the last 6 months!!! I have been so busy working on the Family Reunion that I haven't had time for anything else!!! It has been crazy!!!
But now...The Giguiere Family Reunion 2010 is only 1 month away!!!! I can't wait!!! We are looking forward to seeing those of you who will be able to come and will really miss those of you who can't.
Then, since life will slow down a little, :) :) I have goals and plans in mind to get back to keeping everyone up to date on family happenings!!! So please start sending in news for your part of the family!!!

More little ones headed our way!!!

2009-12-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

Besides Heather & Kenny Rector (announced in a previous post that they are expecting their 3rd child in February!!!), 3 more babies are headed our way within the next year!!

Justin & Kelli Giguiere are expecting their 5th child in June.

Ryan & Erin Giguiere are expecting their 1st child in June.

and

Scott & Amanda Hardman are expecting their 2nd child in June.

CONGRATS TO ALL THESE FAMILIES!!!!

Update on baby Forsyth!!!

2009-12-09T11:59:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn Stacy was born to Stacy & Ben Forsyth on November 8th at 5:54 am. She weighed 8 lbs 1 oz and was 21.5 in long. Stacy says "All is well! We are home & enjoying her!"

Welcome to the Family Brooklyn!!

More babies have joined us!!!!

2009-11-13T10:16:00.000-08:00

UPDATE: Stephanie & Eric Flake sent in information on their new little one (mentioned in a previous post) Karley Madison Flake was born on October 2 at 10:08am. She weighed 6 lbs 11oz and was 19 1/2 in long!!! Stephanie says "she is so much fun to hold!!!"

And 2 more little ones have joined our family too!!!

Judd Michael Musgrave was born to Leah & Jordan on October 25th. He weighed 7 lbs and was 20 in long!!! He is the first baby for Leah and Jordan.

Brooklyn Forsyth was born to Stacy and Ben this month. Not sure on the specifics, still waiting to hear back. Will update asap!!!

Congrats to all these families!!! And welcome to the family little ones!!!!

So much has happened!!!

2009-10-06T18:48:00.001-07:00

So much has happened over the last few months!!! I have been so incredibly busy that I have let the newsletter slip through the cracks. I would like to take this moment to apologize for that. Now that we are moved I am getting things organized again and am going to get the newsletter out to everyone asap!!! I have published some posts on here with just some little tidbits of news for all of you to enjoy!!! Watch your mail for the next issue of the Giguiere Family Newsletter to see pics and more news!!! And as always please send in news and pics from your part of the family to be included in future issues of the newsletter!!

Enjoy the posts!!!

BABIES HAVE BEEN BORN!!!

2009-10-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

3 little bundles of joy have joined our family in the last few months!!!

Dallin Mark Evers was born to Mark & Shari Evers on June 1st. He weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 18 1/2 in long!! He joins big sisters Jocelyn, Kyra, and Haley and big brother Carter!!!

Lylee (pronounced: Lilly) Anne Giguiere was born to Will & Rhonda Giguiere on September 9th. She weighed 6 lbs 12 oz and was 18 in long!! She joins big sisters Andrea and Gracee!!!

Carly Madison Flake was born to Stephanie & Eric Flake on October 2nd. Not sure of all her information yet. Still waiting to hear back. Will post an update soon!!!

CONGRATS TO ALL THESE FAMILIES AND WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY LITTLE ONES!!!

More pregnancies have been announced!!

2009-10-06T18:37:00.000-07:00

There are still at least 3 more babies that will be joining our family in the near future.

Leah & Jordan Musgrave are expecting their first - a boy - due this month (October)

Stacy & Ben Forsyth are expecting their second - a girl - due in November

Heather & Kenny Rector are expecting their third - due in February

CONGRATS TO ALL THESE FAMILIES!!

Landon Flake - Newest Memeber of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!!

2009-10-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

On September 26th, Landon Flake became one of the newest members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was Baptized by his father, Eric in D'lberville MS.

CONGRATS LANDON ON THIS WONDERFUL STEP IN YOUR LIFE!!

GO ARMY VOLLEYBALL!!!

2009-10-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

Samantha Starta has been very busy the last few months.

In February she was awarded a full volleyball scholarship to the United States Military Academy at West Point and signed her papers on February 25th with her entire family in attendance, including her dad who joined them via Skype from Iraq!! Then on June 9th she graduated from East Duplin High School. And later that month she arrived at West Point for a long enduring process of entering the Army called B.E.A.S.T. In August she completed B.E.A.S.T. and is now a Cadet in the United States Army attending West Point Military Academy!!! She is playing volleyball for them and the team is doing quite well!!!

CONGRATS CADET STARTA!! AND GOOD LUCK WITH ALL YOU DO!!!

Elder Martin V. Starta Jr.

2009-10-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

Elder Martin V. Starta Jr has been called to serve in the California Long Beach Spanish Speaking Mission!!! He was able to attend the Temple with his parents this last month while his dad was home from Iraq and will enter the MTC in Provo, UT in November!!!

CONGRATS ELDER STARTA!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN THE NEXT 2 YEARS!!!

Sad Post

2009-10-06T18:15:00.000-07:00

On a sad, but important note, Steve & Susie's house was lost in the 49er fire that went through Auburn last month. Scott, Amanda & Simon were also living there. They were not able to save very much, but all of them are doing ok, and that is the best we can ask for in this kind of situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them!!!

Family Reunion RSVP's

2009-10-06T18:08:00.001-07:00

The deadline has come and gone for everyone to send in their RSVP cards for the Giguiere Family Reunion 2010. Thank you so much to those of you who took the time to fill out your card and mail it in!!! We are going to have a great turnout!!! Can't wait to see everyone who has RSVP'd. We are having tons of fun planning what is going to be a GREAT reunion!!! Please remember the cost of meals, and lodging are free to you (donations gladly accepted, but not required)!!!! WE CAN'T WAIT!!! We will miss those of you who didn't respond and won't be able to make it. Hopefully you will be able to attend the next one!!!

CONGRATS MITCH!!!

2009-10-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

Mitchell Evers recently graduated from Law School, passed the Bar Exam (on the first try), and was on September 25th, was sworn in as a Lawyer!!! Congrats Mitch on this major accomplishment!! And congrats to his family for supporting him through all of this!!!

Jim Giguiere Family Reunion

2009-10-06T17:39:00.000-07:00

The Jim Giguiere family got together for a family reunion this summer. It was from June 17-21. It was held in Phoenix AZ at Becky & David's house. We celebrated Tiarra's 6th birthday, Fathers Day and Even Jim & Vernetta's 39th wedding anniversary!!! A great time was had by all!!!

Babies Have Been Blessed

2009-10-06T17:36:00.000-07:00

Easton & Malia Evers were both blessed by their fathers. Easton (son of Mitch & Allie Evers) was blessed on January 4th and Malia (daughter of Marty & Allison Evers) was blessed on March 1st.
CONGRATS TO BOTH OF THESE FAMILIES!!!

And Families Have Moved!!

2009-10-06T17:33:00.000-07:00

The following families have moved. Please watch for the next newsletter to get the address book updates!!!
Stephanie & Eric Flake
Becky & David Travis
Melanie Brailow
Marty & Mary Evers
Jenna Giguiere
Marty & Allison Evers

We wish them all the best in their new homes!!

Please RSVP!!!

2009-08-31T22:28:00.001-07:00

If you have not already done so, please take a minute and fill out your RSVP postcards for the Giguiere Family Reunion 2010. These postcards were included in your invitation and are already addressed and stamped. All you need to do is fill them out and mail them in. Even if you are not going to be able to attend please send them in anyway. That way we can get an accurate headcount for activities and meals. If we do not hear from you by October 1, 2009 we will assume that you are not able to attend and plans will be made for those who will be attending. Please send in your postcard even if you have already responded via e-mail or facebook.
Hope to hear from all of you soon!!!

Family Quilts

2009-05-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

We have another special request for all of you who are attending the Giguiere Family Reunion. Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma would like those of you who have received quilts from her (Baby quilts, wedding quilts, or any other quilts that she may have made you) to bring them to the reunion to be displayed. She has put a lot of time and effort into each of these quilts. It will be so great to see them all displayed in one place so that we can all enjoy her talent!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

If you are planning on flying to the reunion and don't want to take your quilt on the plane, you can either ship it to me (I am driving to North Carolina and would be happy to take it there for you) or you can probably ship it to Grandma to bring to reunion for you.

SPECIAL REQUEST!!!

2009-04-21T18:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Giguiere Family,
I have a special request for ALL of you. I am working on a special project for the family reunion and would like for all of you to send in pictures of your part of this wonderful family!!! These can be professional pictures or snapshots. Any size will do. You can either send them to me in the mail or on my e-mail at banddtravis71@gmail.com.

(If you send them to me in the mail, I will scan them in to my computer and send them back to you asap.)
These pictures can be anything you want them to be. They can be current or not so current. Please start gathering and sending in your pics. There are no limits on anything. Send in as many as you would like
Please label each pic with the names of those who are in them.
Send me a message if you have any questions!!!
Thank you so much!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM, GRANDMA, & GREAT-GRANDMA!!!!

2009-03-25T15:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma, & Great-Grandma

Happy Birthday to you!!!

Your family loves you very much and hope you have a wonderful 83rd birthday!!!

Volunteers Needed!!!

2009-02-16T14:24:00.000-08:00

I have a special request!!!! I am looking for volunteers to help with different aspects of the upcoming Giguiere Family Reunion!! Please contact me if you would like to volunteer at banddtravis71@gmail.com or just leave me a comment here on the website!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Our Newest Addition!!!

2009-02-11T09:30:00.000-08:00

Our newest addition to the Giguiere Family again comes from the Evers!!! Marty & Allison Evers had their beautiful little girl!!!

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MALIA!!!

BREAKING NEWS!!!

2009-02-10T17:05:00.000-08:00

Hello Giguiere Family,

ANNOUNCING...

The Giguiere Family Reunion 2010!!!!

I can't wait. It will be held July 1-5, 2010 in North Carolina!!!!
Please keep checking back here on the website and in the family newsletter for more information throughout the year.
We are planning it this far in advance so that EVERYONE has time to make plans and save up the money to be there!!!!

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!

Jayson Schmidt's Baptism

2009-01-21T10:54:00.000-08:00

On January 3, Jayson Schmidt was baptized in a stake baptism in Boise, ID. It was a wonderful day and he is so excited to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!!!

CONGRATULATIONS JAY!!!!

We are all so proud of you for deciding to take this very big step in your life.

Welcome to the family!!!

2008-12-20T10:21:00.000-08:00

Our newest addition to the family is Easton Martin Evers. He was born to Mitch & Allie Evers on December 13, 2008 in Omaha, NE. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 20 3/4 in long. He joins older brothers Jackson & Creighton.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY EASTON!!!

Some Halloween fun and MORE!!!!

2008-11-29T12:27:00.000-08:00

Tate, Thane, & Sage Giguiere - Halloween 2008

Quinn Giguiere - Halloween 2008

Tate Giguiere earned his Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts in September.

Kiefer Giguiere recently began home teaching with his dad Jeff. This picture was taken after their first visit!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2008-11-29T12:07:00.001-08:00

Jim & Vernetta Giguiere had 4 out of their 5 children at their home for Thanksgiving dinner. With kids, spouses, grand kids and friends there were 12 people in all. Of course there were only 11 people eating since Gracee only has 2 teeth!!! But a great time was had by all!!!!

Uncle David (Travis) and Gracee (Will & Rhonda's daughter) waiting for dinner!!

Andrea (Will & Rhonda's daughter) had fun playing with her phone!!!

Part of the food!!! YUMMY!!!

The table all set and ready to go!!

Carving the Turkey!!! Ready to eat!!!

Very Painful

2008-11-29T11:52:00.000-08:00

On November 12th, Vernetta Giguiere fell at work and sustained quite a few injuries. She broke her finger, pulled the ligaments in her shoulder, and hurt her ankle. The next day she went to the doctor and found out her injuries were a little worse than she first thought. Her ankle is a spiral fracture in the bone all the way up to her knee. The first week she was bedridden except to use the bathroom. The second week she was in a wheelchair. Now she is able to walk with her walking boot and a walker. Her shoulder and finger are healing, and in about 4-6 months she should be good as new!!!

Here are some pics of her black and blue ankle 2 weeks after she first hurt it and her new walking boot!!

We all wish her a very speedy recovery!!!

No news is NOT good news!!!!

2008-11-10T12:57:00.000-08:00

Hello Giguiere Family!!!
Please send in news from your part of the family for the next (special double) issue of the family newsletter!!! No news is NOT good news for a family newsletter!!!
HOPE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU SOON!!!

Simon's Baby Blessing

2008-10-18T13:19:00.000-07:00

On June 29th Simon Hardman was blessed by his father Scott. Amanda says, "Scott did such a great job giving the blessing. He was really in tune with the spirit. Here is everyone that was in the circle (including the deacon who held the microphone).Bishop Trentman, Gary Jones (cousin), Ben (Scott's brother-in-law), Papa Hardman, Scott and Simon, Papa Vick, Logan (my brother-in-law, Eric (Scott's brother-in-law) and the deacon up front in Chancey (bishop's son).Thanks everyone for being there for this special occasion.After church, we had a luncheon at the house. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures."

Here are some other pictures from Simon's blessing day.

And here is just a cute picture that Scott & Amanda had taken of Simon.

Rector Family's New Home

2008-10-18T12:58:00.000-07:00

At the end of June, Heather & Kenny Rector & family moved into their new home. They are still living in Auburn, and are enjoying every moment in their new home.

Grandma's Kittens

2008-10-18T12:50:00.001-07:00

Mitch & Allie Evers & Family

2008-10-18T12:41:00.001-07:00

Mitch worked all summer for a law firm in downtown Omaha. He is currently in his 3rd and final year of Law School. Allie says, "Mitch loves school and it is weird that in a year he will be graduated and we will be real grown-ups and he will start working full time."
Allie is busy being a mom to Jackson & Creighton. Which she says keeps her busy enough.
Jackson and Creighton are doing great. Jackson just got potty trained and he loves it and Creighton is learning to talk.

Flake Family Relocation

2008-09-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

The Flake family has relocated back to Biloxi, MS.

New Additions to the Farm

2008-09-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

There have been some new additions to the farm over the last few months. Uncle David says it has always been a dream of Aunt Leesa's to own a Texas Longhorn. They named her Susy Q "because it just fit". Here is a picture of her and her calf.

Then there is Faith. Leesa bought her because she has a big heart!!!! David says, "We named her 'Faith', because we know there is a good cow there just needing some love and a good home. Any cow that makes it to the farm is guaranteed a happy remainder of her life."

And finally the newest addition is Mary the Milk Cow. She is a 4 year old Guernsey/Jersey, milk cow due to calf in 2 weeks.

Amanda - Demonstrator for Uppercase Living

2008-08-29T15:53:00.000-07:00

Amanda Hardman has recently become a demonstrator for a company called Uppercase Living. Her new website is http://amandahardman.uppercaseliving.net/. She says that you can all e-mail or call her if you would like to order something. And also feel free to pass her website along to others that you know that may be interested!!!
We wish her all the best of luck in this new business venture!!!

Hello Giguiere Family

2008-08-28T16:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Giguiere Family,
Some of you have asked me if I can e-mail the family newsletter to you. I found out that the files are just to big to e-mail them all together. So I decided that this would be the next best thing. I will still be publishing the quarterly issues of the family newsletter and mailing them out to all of you. But this is an additional way to get family news.
I am still new to blogging so check back often for updates and news!!! I will make posts and update new things as I learn them.
I am excited about this new form of communication!!! Please send in news for the newsletter and help keep these great things going!!!