AUTUMN IN THE WASATCH BACK

These pictures were taken less than 1/4 of a mile from our home. Those who have 4 wheeled behind our home have driven right passed them. This is a beautiful time of the year in the Wasatch Mountains. The daytime is sunny and cool and the nights are crisp.

HOLE IN ONE VERIFIED BY SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

He's a golf Star

If you read it in the Tribune it must be True

Congratulations!

FOURTH GRADE

Aubrey

4th Grade

The Ellis family is a family of teachers. Chuck's dad was a college professor, his mother taught 4th grade for over 30 years, Chuck taught 4th grade for 20+ years and I taught 4th grade for over 25 years. Fourth graders are generally 9 years old. They know how to read, write a paragraph, know addition and subtraction, multiplication and division. They have a sense of humor and in general have great admiration for their teacher. California geography and history is taught in fourth grade and we are all great admirers of this curriculum. With the exception of Texas, it has the most fascinating history of all the 50 states. For many other reasons, we believe that fourth grade is the ideal grade to teach.

When I watch Aubrey going about her daily life, it makes me miss teaching fourth grader.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Addendum:

I have three daughters who are all teachers. Karen has taught Kdg., math in Middle School, and numerous elementary grades. She was a reading resource teacher for a number of years and is now a reading resource supervisor. Karen is also teaching education classes for the University of Phoenix and for Grand Canyon University online. Just typing all of this responsibility impresses me. I'm going to have to give her more respect. Jennifer taught 4th grade in Arizona for two years before becoming a full time mother. Her teaching day now has no beginning and no end. It pays nothing monetarily, but is eternally rewarding. Alisa has taught Middle School keyboarding and is in the process of applying for a teaching position for the fall. She is highly qualified in math, science, and social science, so if you have any contacts in the Boise area, put in a good word for her. And by the way, all five of our children spent one year as a 4th grade student. They were shining stars and all were the teacher's pet. In addition, all of our children married men and women who also had completed the fourth grade. We are proud of each one of them.

.......and my mother was a nursery school teacher for over 20 years......and my sisters were both teachers.....and one sister is an elementary school librarian. Have I missed anyone?????

SATURDAY SOCCER FOR SUMMER

Summer #14

Plays Forward

She's a Gladiator

After Scoring a Goal for her Team

Summer's Supporters

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JENNY

Happy Birthday Jenny

Chuck and I love You

We appreciate the loving mother and wife that you are to our grandchildren and Son

You are known far and wide for your culinary Expertise

WE LOVE YOUR FOOD!

You and Charles are the heart of your Family

Your children are blessed to have you as their Mother

You are Beautiful in many Ways

Chuck and I appreciate that you welcome us into your home and share your family with us so generously. We enjoy your happy spirit and willingness to help in any situation. Thank you for all you do for our family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We love You,

Chuck and Rebecca

HOLE IN ONE

Chuck made a 135 yard hole in one on the 14th green at Old Mill Golf Course in Salt Lake City today. His friend Don called his feat into the SL Tribune and it should be noted in the paper tomorrow. Another player took this shot and e-mailed it to him this evening.

WATCHING THE CLOUDS ROLL BY.......

STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR

Cutthroat Trout

Anyway you look at it, it was a big Fish

Doing a little Cleanup

Just the two of Us

FISHING WITH THE BARNES FAMILY

THE BARNES FAMILY

Don and Margaret Ann

Youngest son Mike and wife Allison

Children Kate, Will, and Malia

That's a big Fish

Ali and Malia

Kate and Mom

Nice Fish!

Nice to have Grandma around to hold your fish for the Camera

Don

Margaret

Will

Mike is the brother of Jared (I think I've heard that phrase before.) You know how it is with siblings. As soon as they hear that one has gotten something the others haven't...well you know. So, on Saturday, we tried to make it even. These two darling children were good little fisherman. We haven't been as successful as we were earlier in the summer, but they each caught a fish and so did their Dad. Grandma and Grandpa came alone to lend their support and to enjoy watching the action. Don and Margaret have three other sons, soooooooooooo......we'll probably be hearing from Mckay who lives in Colorado, Ryan who lives in SLC, and Brad who lives in St. George in the coming weeks. However, if they don't hurry, they'll have to wait until next summer. Fall is definitely in the air.

SATURDAY GAME DAY...........AND REMEMBERING 9-11

Parker #21*

Team: Alta

Black and White

Identify on the field by one white and one black Shoe

Plays wide receiver on offense and a cornerback on Defense

Game day is also a chance to catch up with other members of the Family

It is soccer season for Summer and her first year in Junior High

Aubrey practiced her splits during down Times

Macy watches from her perch at the top of the Hill

Aubrey practices this amazing Walk Over

Sister Support

They discuss local, state and national sports Action

Parker is a fast Runner

Note the Shoes

Everybody loves a Football Player

Steven and Parker share after the Game

Ellis Hangout

It was a hot day, so the canopy was Welcomed

Alta Won!!!!!

We are all proud of our Boy

* First time Chuck and I had seen Parker without his braces. He's a handsome kid!

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

WE REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIFE ON 9-11

WE HONOR THOSE FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR FELLOW MEN AND WOMEN

WE APPRECIATE THOSE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE MILITARY WHO PUT THEIR LIFE ON THE LINE EVERYDAY TO SAFEGUARD OUR WAY OF LIFE

WE ARE AWARE THAT FREEDOM IS NOT FREE AND THAT MANY SACRIFICE EVERY DAY....POLICE, FIREMEN, MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS...SO THAT WE MIGHT SPEND A SATURDAY MORNING ENJOYING A FAMILY ACTIVITY IN PEACE AND SAFETY