Happy Birthday to Many Friends

Have to say a BIG BIRTHDAY to three amazing women in my life. Linda Denter, Michele Downey and Marci Welcker. They all have birthdays this week and I want them to know how important they are to me.

Linda She is the best neighbor ever. She is my medical resuce, second grocery store and my friend that watches out for us.

Michelle. I have know Michelle a long time. We have worked together to several callings together at church. She is someone that you can always count on. She has been my walking partner this year. We have not been for a couple of weeks, but we will be back at it soon.

Marci Welcker I have know her the longest. Her husband Dave and Jason served their missions together and have always stayed in touch. We are the scrapbooking queens. I have not seen her for awhile, but always thinking of her. Hopefully things will settle down in our lives that we can hang out again.

Happy Birthday to all three of you. You mean alot to me and my family. I feel privilage to be concidered your friend.

My BUG Zach

I have been thinking for several weeks what I wanted to do for Zach posting for turning 12. Everytime I think about it I get very emotional. Why, becasue I am his very proud mom. Zach is an amazing boy. He amazes me everyday. He his loving, kind and always in tune with what is going on with the family. The day he was ordained was amazing. Right after church he came up to me and asked if all the uncles and Grandpa Tolman was at the church yet. I said, "Yes, Why?" he said that he just wanted them all there. Jason was very in tune with the blessing. He talked alot about reading the scriptures. Zach got it because we talked about it later and told me that we needed to be better about reading the scriptures. I have to agree. He is very excited about his responsibility as a Deacon. This past Sunday was his first week to help with the Sacrament. He has to be there 30 minutes early to help set up chairs and be ready in his seat 10 minutes before the meeting. Usually on Sundays I have to go into his room a couple of times to get him out of bed. Not Sunday. He was up and had breakfast before I could even get up and get going. Zach, your Mom & Dad love you very much and are very proud of the things that you have accomplished in your life so far. Remember that your Heavenly Father also loves you and is always there for you.

Finally

Ithink I am caught up. I will be doing my post dedicated to Zach after I find some pics that I want to use. As for that you can see that we have been very busy. Since the beginning of April, Glenda has been in Washington, Idaho, Northern & Southern Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado and Wyoming. I am leaving again on Saturday to head to Coloardo again. Of course most of these states have been for vacations or family gatherings, so I cant complain. My goal is to stay caught up on this blog. We bought a laptop so it will be a little easier. Computer time is hard to get these days. Jason is the Excutive Secretary to the Bishop and is always typing some meeting notes a couple of times a week. We are always busy with something,but I am greatful for everything in my life.

If you have not caught up on my posting, you will have to go back a little in old blogs. I have posted several this week and several of them have gone into the "old posting"

Stay tuned.

A Good Day

June 15, 2008

What a Spiritual, Good and Sad day. Today my son was ordained a Deacon. I cant believe he is a Deacon. Then today is the last day for us to see Jason's parents before they leave for their mission to Ireland. I have to share my story regarding prayer and this situation. Several months ago when Don and Joann started their papers I started to hope (PRAY) that they would still be here when Zach was ordained. They started thier papers in January and with Senior Missionaries they could leave within 2 weeks to 2 months from the time their papers are submitted. Well the call came and they were not to leave until June 16th. The day after the ordaination. I have to say that was a true answer to my pray. Watch for my post about Zach's Big weekend soon.

After the ordaination, we had a lunch at the park. We all had our pitcures taken with Mom and Dad. Then the time came to say good bye. The next morning at 3:30 a.m. Jason and I were privledge to take them the MTC. It was so neat to be there with them. I have never been to the MTC to take a missionary, but no one was there except securtiy. It was so quite it was like we were in the temple. We had to say Good Bye again and see them walk down the hall. We love you Mom & Dad.

p.s.Happy Dad's Day too on this AWESOME day!!!

Sister Tolman, Elder Tolman and the future Elder Tolman
The Family
Ireland here we come.

Just a quick update on the missionaries. They made it to Ireland all in one piece. They are about 130 mile from Dublin, helping a branch out. They said in their last email that the branch were mostly people from all over the world. Also they have no dryer so they have to hang their clothes out to dry, which is a little hard to do sometimes since it rains alot in Ireland. We will keep you updated.

Oremfest Parade

June 14, 2008

After the bike ride, we came home and headed to the parade that Orem City does for Oremfest. I have to say this years parade was not very good. I think next year I will enter my car and put a poster on it and throw candy. I know that this is a tradition and I do love going.

This stormtrooper was walking around advertising for a computer company. Since Zach and Dallin are BIG StarWars fans, they asked if they could get a pitcure with him. Notice that his sidekick made sure that his advertisment was in the pic.
Here is the gang. Our family was there, with my sister and her family, Debi and the kids, with thier friend Heather. Todd and Crytal with their family. The tree we were by kept getting us wet. We could not figure it out.
Of course, my favorite part of the parade are the floats. I think every city in Utah County had their Royality float in the parade. My favorite was Lindon City. I did not get a very good pic of it, so go to Debi & Scott blog to see it and see what Debi put. This is my second favorite, so I will post this one.

p.s. Watch for us next year in the parade.

Jason does another 100 miles

June14, 2008

Tour deCure

This is a bike ride that Jason has been doing for the last 4 years. He is part of a bike club that does rides each week during the summer to train for this event. They raise money for the American Diabetes Associaiton. This year he raised about$300.00. Thanks to all that helped him make this goal. He did not go the full 100 miles, but he did 85 miles in about four and half hours. He made it so fast, we did not get to see him cross the finish line. He made it before we got there. This is up in Brigham City so we hit some traffic and that delayed us a little bit.

He his is at the end with his cool new T-Shirt.
As many of you know, my sister has been here since June 1st. Her husband Chris flew in for the weekend so he could see Jason at the ride and for Zach's Birthday. Max loved these signs that they had all over the event. I caught this cute family pitcure when we were waiting for Jason to get a massase.
Here are the two buds.
Like I said, Max loved these signs.

I am glad that they bent good, or the signs would have been ruined.

Scout Bike Ride

May, 30 2008

The scouts decided to do a 50 mile bike ride for their Biking Merit badge. They asked Jason to be over the bike ride since he is the merit badge counclor for biking. He planned the bike ride to start at the Craker Barrel in Springville, ride to the west side of Utah Lake when they camped for the night. The next morning they got up and rode all the way around West Mountain. It was a perfect day. Not to hot, but alot of work. They all did an awesome job.

The whole gang!!!!
At the beginning!!!
Are we half way there yet?
Yea a break!!!!!
Almost there!!!!

Of course there are no pitcures of Jason because he was ahead of them all taking pitcures. As for Glenda she was driving across Wyoming with her sister, her 11 month old nephew and her two dogs. Pulling a trailer with a big organ in it. Ask me sometime how we got that into the house. It was quite the site.

My BIG News!!!

I know that I am STILL not caught up with my blog. I still have about 5 events that I want to post. I am hoping soon I will be done. I just had to share my excited news of the day. Some of you know that I have been having problems with my bill from Qwest. They keep charging me to much for my internet. So each month I call, they give me a credit, but then the next month I am still charged the wrong amount. Well after 10 months of doing this. I called Bill Gehphart. For those of you who do not know who he is, he works as a consumer reporter for channel 2 here in SLC. People write him and tell him the problems they are having with companies and he helps you get them resolved. WELL he called me today and I am being interviewed on Friday. I dont know if my segment will make it on TV or to the cutting room floor, but I will keep everyone informed.

Yea for me!!!

Last Day of Elementary School

May 30, 2008

I cant believe it. Zach has finished Elementary School. I never wanted this day to come. He was very excited. The PTA made this day very special for the 6th graders. They put together a video yearbook of sorts and made a copy for each student. Then they organized a water party after school. From what I heard it was super fun.

This is our tradition pitcure. Zach on the last day of school with Bowser.

We take the pitcure in the same spot each year.

The last project he did as a sixth grader. Thread Art. I have this on my fireplace at home. It is the coolest thing.
This is Mr.Haderlie. Zach's 6th grade teacher. He was the BEST. We will be seeing alot more of him becasue he will be Zach's guitar teacher starting this week.
Zach, Skotie and Abby. The trio made it all 7 years together. Actually 8 years because they went to preschool together. All the mom's cant beleive they will be heading to Jr. High. They are excited, but me I am scared to death. They got a little taste of Jr. High these last two weeks because they attended a math camp to help them get ready for Alegbra.

A Proud Young Women Leader

May 24, 2008

This is a day that made me feel privilage to a Young Women President. This is Jen Echolos, now Bodell. She was one of my first Laurels I had when I became President several years ago. I always wondering what I was teaching the girls was sinking in. I guess itwas. Jen chose a long time ago that she wanted to get married in the Temple. She kept on the right track and made that goal. I am so proud of her and very thankful for the Young Women Program. Jason and I were able to go to the sealing and enjoy the Spirit that was there. President Perkins was the Sealer and it was so neat about how he talked about Prayer and how important it is in a marriage. Jen I hope you always remember this day and all the people that love you. Luv ya Sister T.

Zachs Spring Piano Recital

May 20, 2008

What a great evening. Zach has been taking lesson again from Mrs. Hopkin. He has come so far this year. She said that he is getting better and better each week. He has very strong hands and is finally getting it. We convienced him that he needed to stay in piano. So he is staying. He hates to practice, but I know deep down he know this will all pay off. He was going to do percussions at the Jr. High this year. The teacher was not even going to have him try out since he know about his background with piano, but Zach has decided to learn the guitar and try out for the Jazz band next year. That was kind of our compromise so he would stay in piano. I am glad for the decision. Grandma & Grandpa Tolman were able to join us for the concert. Their last one before they head to Ireland. I cant wait to see how great Zach is when they get back.

Here he is playing is song that he worked on all year. I was trying to download the video I had, but it was not working. If you want to hear it, let us know and we will give you a private concert.
This is his duet partner, Marissa. They ended up playing two duets. We did not know they were doing two. He said that it was a suprise. He never said if it was a suprise for us or for him.
Our HANDSOME MAN!!!
Zach and his teacher, Mrs. Hopkin. She is AWESOME!!!!
May 20, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandpa Tolman

May 17, 2008

A week after we got back from San Diego, we headed up to Tremonton Ut to celebrate Jason's Grandpa Tolmans 90th Birtday. Yes, 90 years old. He still works everyday with one of his sons. He is an amazing man. It was so neat to see alot of the cousins that we only see every few years. Jason and I put together a video of his life and showed it when everyone arrived. As a, as Zach would put it, a Party favor and made a copy of the DVD for all of the Grandpas sons and grandkids. There were over 70 people at this party. He is not much of a talker but he talked to all of us about how we should live our lives. The one thing that he said that really meant alot to our family was. "If you take care of the Lord, He will take care of you." I love that. Zach did too. He even used it in a talk that he gave for his Priesthood Preview the next night.

Happy Birthday Grandpa.

WE LOVE YOU!!!!

This is Grandma and Grandpa Tolman with the family. We love you guys!!!!

A four generation pitcure. Don Tolman (Jasons Father), Jason Tolman, Zachary Tolman, & Roger Tolman (Jason's Grandpa)

p.s. Stay tune. I am still trying to catch up on all of our activities.

Our Trip To San Diego

May 2-11, 2008
OK, I know that I have not posted for awhile, but after I catch up my blog you will see why. Several of you have asked to see pitcures from our 10 day trip to San Diego. So I thought the best way was to do a slide show. We loved every minute of it. My sister Liz, her husband Chris and little Max joined us for the adventure. We went to Sea World, San Diego Zoo and the Wild LIfe Park. Also, we toured the U.S.S. Midway. A retired Aircraft carrier that they have made into a museum. It was the coolest. I have to say the San Diego is probably one of my favorite spots to go. I would love to go back very SOON!!!! Watch for more postings. I will be almost caught up by the end of the week. I hope!!!!