Scavenger Hunt Pics - 150th

As part of the celebration my mom nad I went around town and took random pictures of things as part of a scavenger hunt we put together on the town's facebook page. It was really fun to do. These were a few of some of my favorite pictures.

Theme and Logo - Fayette 150th Celebration

This year my home town celebrated it's 150th anniversary. It was a lot of fun participating in the celebration all year.

At the end of last year I turned in my idea for the Town's 150th anniversary theme and Logo. The town council accepted my idea and used it throughout the year. It was used on the Sesquicentennial calendar, T-shirts, hats, metals, posters, ribbons and other things. It was exciting. Here is a brief explanation that I submitted with my entry.

Symbol - The Millstone

There is already a long standing symbol in our community. Everyone may not know exactly what it is, but they will recognize it if they saw it. The millstone monument has stood silently in the middle of town gatherings and worship services since 1955.

In 1863 John Metcalf was called by President Brigham Young to move to the settlement then known as Warm Creek, and built a grist mill. So with the tools that he brought with him, stone found near the spring and granite that he quarried east of Painted Rocks, he built a mill that operated for several years. This mill turned out meal and flour all day long every day and was taken to settlements to the south. It was this mill that marked the beginning of development and growth for what would become known as the town of Fayette.

Theme: Honor, Perseverance, Family and Faith

Perseverance - Fayette's first settlers demonstrated much perseverance as they settled the hostile land and environment they intended to make their home. This was not for everyone, some left, but those who persevered made it work and gave it the beginnings it needed to survive as a community. Even today the residence of Fayette struggle with their own trials and still persevere.

Family - Fayette is a community that has strong family values. It is a place that knows that at the heart of every community is the Family.

Faith - Fayette was founded on the faith of it's first settler families. Faith that Apostle George Albert Smith told them would raise the life sustaining waters of the spring to accommodate more families as the town grew. It is that same Faith that fuels the community today.

Honor - Fayette has held a long legacy of men and women who have served in the armed forces.Their sacrifice and devotion to their family, community and their God is alive today.

July 23rd

This year was a big celebration in Fayette. There was so much to do and so many things going on. We had a family float this year that said, "Immigrated 1975 - Sorensen - the Next Generation" Each of the grandchildren's names were posted on the sides. We had all the grandkids on the float except for the new baby. The kids all loved throwing the candy and waving at everyone. The kids ran their relay races, the boys won their's as well as the hoola hoops. Snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, yummy food and games. They had prize drawing and fireworks. It was a fun day.

2 Month Shed

So I've been working out for 2 months now. I started out running/walking, but after 6 weeks, when I was really starting to enjoy it, my knees just couldn't take it any more. Now I've been switching it up a bit by walking, riding my bike and work out videos a couple times. I think just stretching out everyday has helped. I usually work it 6 days a week with very few exceptions. I haven't lost weight like I would like to have seen, but I have been shedding a few inches which has been exciting. I feel better, stronger and it has been good to get out every morning by myself. I usually put on my MP3 player and listening to the past General Conference which is very uplifting.

Bonnie

Weekend in Ogden

4th of July we were in Ogden for a long family weekend. Sunday we stayed at the Ruperts for their baby's blessing day. The kids had a lot of fun playing together.

I was able to take some family pictures for them which was a lot of fun. They are a cute family and I think they got some cute pictures. The day was really too bright, and personal note to self, white shirts aren't the best idea although I've seen some cute pictures with white. I borrowed my friends camera to try it out - I'm thinking about buying a portrait camera. Oh how I wish I could justify it!!

Monday morning we met at Rolling Hills park for breakfast as well as a little baseball time. We ended the day in Huntsville with Grandpa Steve and Grandma Joy. We saw some sky divers, a very friendly squirrel, lots of dogs and other fun things going on.

We watched fireworks almost the whole way home. It was quite the celebration.

Look Mom, No Wheels

Dennis was working on Khora's bike last week. He really didn't want to put the training wheels back on so Khora got on it to see how she did without them. Well she took right off like she'd been riding for years! I would have been a little more comfortable with the training wheels back on for a little while longer, but she was just so excited! She kept yelling, "I'm riding my bike without training wheels. .. yahoo!!! She was so excited that she got up and went right outside and got on her bike again - in PJ's. She's had a few spills on it, but she's tough and just gets right back on it and takes off again.