challis family picture

We are connected--the Challis'. Here is our most recent family picture.

Cave Demons

Pusey Posterity Caving in Colorado. Tadd appears to be living the gospel and letting his "light so shine." Or is he turning on his heart light and signaling the mother ship? (warning 1980s pop culture reference)

how not to talk to your kids

This article is so interesting...thought some of you might want to read it.

http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/?imw=Y

Party in the Dryer

hi there. who me? yeah, i'm just hanging out in the dryer. there's plenty of room in here if you want to join me. it's warm. it's round. it's pretty much my favorite place. no? are you sure? well, if you need me, i'll be here. you know. in the dryer.

Pictures from Maui

Here are a few of our favorites from our trip to Maui...

We're on the blog!

I forgot to tell you guys, cousin Liz is here staying with us and visiting friends at BYU this weekend. we had fun picking her up at the airport and eating at Cafe' Rio. There is never a dull moment here! We are excited she is coming to Provo this fall so we can have cousin parties often. She will fly out on Sunday!

Greetings from Maui

Mom and I returned from a grand week in Maui early this morning. We had a great time at the Grande Wailea Resort and Spa on the south shore of Maui. The weather was beautiful, the beach was delightful, the whales were jumping, the food was delicious, and the company was ideal. Grandpa is a real romantic!! We loved the Grande Wailea with it's beautiful setting and spectacular pools and landscapiing. Just the place we would like to return to someday. We were amazed at all the children that were there with their families. There were special pool areas and activities. Since it was such a very large resort, the place could hold several thousand and not even seem crowded. We saw three weddings during our stay and we are quite certain that they must have cost BIG time in order to be held in such pricey place.
We enjoyed attending the Kihei ward on Maui. People were so friendly and the classes were excellent and interesting. They have a good mix of islanders and haole members of all ages. We always see people we know when we visit other wards and this time it was no exception. A former member of our old 48th ward lives there with his family(5) children-Scott Jackman brother to Cindy Jackman. Also, the Dan Hoopes family of St. George was there. They know the Challis family. We gave a fireside at their home on India and brother Hoopes built on to our St. George home for us when we extened out to our patio space eight years ago. Trite but true--a Mormon's worldis really small!
We wish all of you could have been there with us. Love Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa

let's keep in touch

Hi everyone!

It's about time we have a family blog. We thought this might be a good way for us all to keep in touch. Please post stuff about you and your family and read often.