Elder Barton's Blog

I learned today that not everyone knows about Michael's blog. For anyone who is interested I post Michael's weekly e-mails on a blog for all to read and will post pictures as we get them as well. Michael is doing awesome and leaves the MTC this week. If you want to keep up on how he is doing you can read his weekly e-mails at http://eldermichaelbarton.blogspot.com/

We blog so seldom that it is hard to remember how to do it. Grandpa and I just want to express how much we loved being with all of you in the temple when Michael went through for the very first time. I hope that we can all get together and experience this again. It was just heavenly. Thanks to Mark and Sue for the wonderful lunch after. Love you all.

Elder Barton's Farewell

We have decided to have Michael's farewell early because he has friends leaving for college that he wants to be there. So mark your calendars....
When?: July 25 2010 11:00 AM
Where? Brighton 4th Ward (2301 E Bengal Blvd (7600 S))
There will be lunch after the meeting at the Barton's home. Michael would love for you all to come.
Love you all! Hope you are all having a fun summer!

Lagoon

Ashton conquering the rollercoaster at Lagoon

Elder Barton

Hey family!

Just wanted to let everyone know that our own Michael was ordained an elder two weeks ago and received his mission call today.

He will be serving in the Uruguay, Montevideo west mission. He leaves on October 7 and will report immediately to the MTC in Argentina.

He's real excited! His mother is less so.

Snowboarding

Here is some video fun from Brighton:

Ashton

Evan

thanks Chris and Sandra for the great super bowl party.. It is always fun to be at your house and a great time was had by all. Hope all of our family is well and healthy. Darla has been sick but it back at work. We extend our sympathy to Mary in the loss of Jazz. Have a happy Valentines day everyone.

Sorry, this is kind of late, but here is the recipe some of you wanted for the Asian pasta salad.

1 bottle of plum sauce
1 tsp dark sesame oil
3/4 cup to 1 cup Yoshida Gourmet sauce
16 oz spaghetti, cooked
1/2 lb asparagus or 1/2 lb pea pods
2 cans mandarin oranges
1 red pepper, sliced
1 red onion sliced
add toasted slivered almonds just before serving

Let spaghetti soak overnight with sauce on it. Add more sauce before serving if it needs it. The spaghetti soaks the sauce up as it sits overnight. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Spinach Rotini Salad
12 oz Multi Grain Rotini
4 oz fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup italian dressing
3/4 cup tomatoes, diced
4 oz pepperoni, julienned
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Superbowl XLIV

The superbowl is just around the corner. You all are invited to watch at our house......we would love to have you. I am thinking about doing pulled pork sandwiches.

Our church is from 1:00 to 4:00, so we can't start until 4:15, but I will have everything recorded so we can watch from the beginning. Please let me or Grandma know if you are coming. See you soon!

Chris, Sandra, Evan, Ashton, Max, Gwen

Evans big day

Just want to congratulate Evan on his baptism. It was such a special day. Loved the time at the stake center and at the Hofheins for the divine lunch and mingling with friends and family. Thank you. Thank you.

Bowling and Pizza

Thanks everyone for the fun time bowling!

My roommate said that was the funnest part of her day yesterday.

Its one of my favorite things to do on New Year's too!

Happy New Year!

Love,

Heather

Hi, Family

I've had a long absence from the world of blogging, but here I am again. Can I count this as one of my new year's resolutions? Let's face it, I'm much more likely to blog once a month than to lose that 20 lbs. I've been resolutioning about for the past 20 years.

Just wanted to say how fun bowling and pizza was last night. I bowled a 91, which I think was a personal best, but didn't look that great compared to Nick, who almost broke 200, and grandpa, who was in the high 100's. Clearly, I need to reserve a space in the kids' lane next time. Anyway, I'm glad we could ring in the new year together. I hope it brings nothing but good things to you all.

Laurie