So, I'm going to start living up to my last blog, by blogging right now. Since knowone has posted anything since me, and that was in junehave to assume we all have pretty dull lives. But in reality, I know this is not the case. Mom and Dad had a pretty exciting vacation last weekend. I think some people would like to hear the highlights of that trip. I'd like to hear how Kathy is doing and her late roommate. And how is Sue with everyone back in school, I'd like to think she is probably relaxing during the day, but that is probably not happening. But it would be nice to hear how Heather's trip was and college co-ed Megan and all the other Barton clan. Mary with her young womens and knitting class. And Laurie with her new students and oh so busy church calling. Amy, what's the latest dvd she has seen, or anything else she may be up to. John and Joe with their lives. And Chris, has he helped anyone move lately? Me, not so exciting, just your typical american housewife who runs the PTA and R.S. organizations. And Kelly, who is the latest on line &volleyball bff?
Just want to hear the low down and let everyone know you are in my thoughts and I am glad to be apart of a fun family!!! xoxo Carrie

the other day...

So, the other day, someone was saying that they never have anything to say on the family blog. I thought, " I should make an effort to write more, even if I don't have anything to say." So here I am writing. And the only thing I really have to say is Keenan is going to be turning 13!!! We are going to have a birthday party for him on the 16th of August. It will be at the golf coarse on 33rd south and 900 west. I think it is called mid-valley golf coarse or something. They have mini golf there and we will be bbq-ing too. It will be at 5:30. So I hope everyone can make it!!
I love being a part of this family!! Love ya, Carrie

The latest from Nick

Hello to all. How is everyone doin. Well you are reading the email of some one who has been out seven months. Time really flies. It feel like just the other day when I got dropped into the mtc. Pretty wild. Any way how are yall. I hope everything is going good. Everything is going so qwell here. Me and my new comp are having so much success right now. Its really awesome. Im really starting to get a grasp on the language too. (funny story: the other day I was teaching and said “kobalo ko nga si joseph smith nahubag sa basahon ni mormon. The word nahubad means translated. The word nahubag, means big breasts. So I pretty much said “ I know that joseph smith big breasted the book of mormon.”. everyone laughed at me. I cant really blame them.) oh and I had diareah again last week. Im almost just getting used to It at this point.Well I love you all a ton.i hope you all are having a great summer break. Love you and miss you all.Love elder goodsellPs I attached some pix. Hope you enjoy.

baseball

Hey everyone. So baseball season is coming to an end. Next week it is Seth's last week of baseball. If you haven't seen his team play, you should come and watch. They are undefeated this year and are doing awsome! They play on Tues. and Fri. at 6:00. If you come on Friday, Shea and I will be working in the snack shack and I will treat you to a free hamburger or shaved ice or something. Also, Keenan's team only has a couple of games left. Morgan is on fire right now with hitting the ball, and it's always fun to watch Keenan on first base. I will keep you posted as to when his next games will be. Love you lots! Carrie

Jail Bait

They threw me in the slammer. I am doin' hard time, but you know what I always say... if you can't do the time, don't do the crime. If you want to help bail me out go to:

https://www.mdaevent.org/ParticipantInfo.aspx?j=1988360f-da66-45a8-938a-b8efc7b7fb52

Please make small donations. I don't expect anyone to put in serious coin (unless it's corporate moola from "The Mountain").

Chris

Hat Pins

The other night I went to a baptist choir concert entitled "Tapistry of African American Spirituals." To be honest, I was so excited to see black people I could hardly stand it. Living in old SLC is wonderful but how I wish for a little diversity. Anyway, me and my friend get to the Cathedral and which white person after white person come filing in. You got it...the choir was white. I was so disappointed. Listening to a bunch of white people sing Swing Low just does not have the same effect.

Anyways, while there we saw several woman wearing pretty extravagant looking hats. Definately the kind that you would need a hat pin for which made me wonder about the hat pin. Now, at some point why didn't woman everywhere say, no, you cannot stick that huge needle in my head just so I can wear this hat. I understand that it was socially appropriate and fashionable to wear them and so I understand the social pressure to stick one on there. But what I don't understand is why woman throughout history are under to look and act certain ways. Even know. Everything tells us how to look, dress, eat, ect. I say no more!!!! So, here is my cry to woman everywhere...remove the hat pins from your life! Love who you are! Celebrate your womanhood without giant needles pinning things to your body! Know that you are fabulous just because you are YOU! (guys can think this too of course.)

Okay, I feel better after saying this so please excuse me while I go burn my bra.

Family Vacation

Hi Everyone,
I have the dates for our family vacation to Disneyland. The dates are November 12 - 15. I think most of us are planning on being on the park; Wednesday (12), Thursday(13) and Friday(14). Some of us will be heading to San Diego on Saturday(15) to spend the day and attending the Utah game that night. Some family members are going to stay in San Diego until Monday and go to Sea World on Monday(17). I will have an invition for all of you on Sunday when we meet for dinner after the 2nd session of conference. Please plan on joining us for our family vacation. I am to going to the happiest place on earth with you.
Love Ya
Mary