Wednesday, July 27, 2011

IMPORTANT!!!! Reunion Changes

Hey Everyone,

I wanted to let you all know about some last minute changes to the Family Reunion plans. I am attempting to make sure that everyone who wants to attend will have the opportunity to do so. Because Betsy is on bed-rest, she would be unable to go to the park and because Davy has been sick, Bob's family would be unable to go all the way to Brigham. As such, we have decided that it might be better for everyone to hold the reunion at our home in West Valley. This way Betsy would be able to stay sitting down comfortably and Bob's family would be able to stay a little closer to home.

As for the schedule, everything will be basically the same.

Bountiful Temple Trip
    ~8:45am~
    Meet in the chapel before 9am
  
Lunch at our home
    ~12:00pm~
    Please come even if you don't go to the Temple

Games at our house
   ~2:00pm~
    
Dinner at our home
    ~5:00pm~


Again, I know this is VERY last minute so PLEASE let me know if this change is going to be a problem AT ALL.

These are the people who have talked with me about attending the reunion:
-Lloyd & Marna (2 Coming)
-Larry & Michele (6 Coming)
     -Rachel Atwood (1 Coming)
     -Sara (1 Coming)
     -Elizabeth (1 Coming)
     -Becky (1 Coming)
-Jim & Carla (4 Coming)
    -Josh & Catie (4 Coming)
    -Adam & Betsy (3 Coming)
-Bob & Rachel (? Maybe)
-Patti & Frank (2 Coming)
-Heidi & Monty (4 Coming)

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Head Count

Temple Trip Info:
We are planning to attend the Bountiful Utah Temple (640 South Bountiful Boulevard, Bountiful, Utah)on Saturday morning. Anyone who wants to attend should be dressed and ready to attend the 9am Endowment session. We will be having a light lunch at my home (2983 S. Gazelle Rd (7010 W.) West Valley UT) after the session.
Please let me know if you plan on attending the lunch as I will need to purchase to food soon!



These are the people who have talked with me about attending the reunion:
-Lloyd & Marna (2 Coming)
-Larry & Michele (6 Coming)
     -Dan & Elaine (Not Coming)
     -Laura & Jesse (Not Coming)
     -Anna & Chris (Not Coming)
-Karen Atwood (Will be there in spirit)
     -Rachel Atwood (1 Coming)
     -Sara (1 Probably)
    -Elizabeth (1 Coming)
   -Becky (1 Coming)
-Jim & Carla (4 Coming)
    -Josh & Catie (4 Coming)
    -Derek (Will be there in Spirit)
    -Adam & Betsy (Not Coming)
   -Brittany (???????)
-Linda & Dave (Not Coming)
     -Cherry & Ross (3 Maybe)
     -KC & Jenn (Not Coming)
-John & Julie (Not Coming)
-Bob & Rachel (Not coming)
-Patti & Frank (2 Coming)
-Heidi & Monty (4 Coming)

So far, I am planning on food for about 30 people. Please let me know ASAP if you are planning to come and I have not counted you on my list.

Thanks,
Catie McGee

Monday, July 18, 2011

Updated updated Update




Temple Trip Info:
We are planning to attend the Bountiful Utah Temple (640 South Bountiful Boulevard, Bountiful, Utah)on Saturday morning. Anyone who wants to attend should be dressed and ready to attend the 9am Endowment session. We will be having a light lunch at my home (2983 S. Gazelle Rd (7010 W.) West Valley UT) after the session. I have not yet been able to arrange this with Brittany or Bobs kids but I am hoping to have a someone at my house to watch kids while the adults are at the Temple. Please let me know if this would be beneficial to you so that I can work it out.
These are the people who have talked with me about attending the reunion:
-Lloyd & Marna (Coming)
-Larry & Michele (Coming)
     -Dan & Elaine (???????)
     -Laura & Jesse (Not Coming)
     -Anna & Chris (Not Coming)
-Karen Atwood (Will be there in spirit)
     -Rachel Atwood (Coming)
     -Sara (Probably)
     -Elizabeth (??????)
     -Becky (??????)
-Jim & Carla (Coming)
    -Josh & Catie (Coming)
    -Derek (Will be there in Spirit)
    -Adam & Betsy (Coming)
    -Brittany (???????)
-Linda & Dave (Not Coming)
     -Cherry & Ross (Maybe)
     -KC & Jenn (???????)
-John & Julie (Not Coming)
-Bob & Rachel (Not coming)
-Patti & Frank (Coming)
-Heidi & Monty (Coming)


If there are question marks after your name, it is because I have not heard  from you!!!
If you are not on my list, or are and I have your info wrong, please let me know so that I can plan how much food I will need.

Thanks,
Catie McGee

Sunday, July 17, 2011

McGee Family Reunion

McGee Family Reunion. The first one I remember.


and the Maynes side of the family (perhaps the same day)

Memorial Day

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Help Needed

As most of you know, Betsy & Adam are expecting a baby in October. On Monday it was discovered that Betsy has a large blood clot in her leg and a part of it has passed into her lung. She has been in a great deal of pain and was admitted to the hospital for a few days but was able to go home yesterday. She is on strict bed-rest and needs to give herself shots 1-2 times daily.

This is where the "help needed" comes in. The medication she needs is very expensive and her insurance does not cover it. We are asking, in addition to thoughts and prayers, for any help you can give. I am working on setting up an account that you can donate to but for now, just contact me (Catie) and I will let you know what to do.

Thanks,
Catie

McGee.Catie@gmail.com
JoshandCatie@gmail.com

Brigham City Temple Progress

Recently the Angel Moroni was placed on the Brigham City Temple.



Next is a view from west of the High School. It would be nice to get a view from Mom and Dad's place.


and last is the picture from May 8th, 2011 to give you an idea of how fast the temple has gone up.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Elder McGee


Spence is off to Nebraska today, he loved the MTC and gained about 12 lbs since he has been gone. His email address for his mission is
Elder Robert Spencer McGee
Nebraska Omaha Mission
11930Arbor St Ste 203
Omaha, NE 68144-2998
United States
He hopes to get your letters soon and he misses you all of you guys

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Reunion Update

As far as reunion plans go, this is what we have so far. Pretty much everyone has told me that they will not be available on Friday so we are only planning activities for Saturday the 6th.

Grandpa has requested that we do a family Temple trip in the morning. I don't know what time would work best for everyone or which Temple he would like to go to.

These are the people who have talked to me about coming:
-Lloyd & Marna (Coming)
-Larry & Michele (Coming)
-Cherry & Ross (Maybe)
-Patti & Frank (Coming)
-Heidi & Monty (Coming)
-Jim & Carla (Coming)
-Rachel Atwood (Maybe)
-Bob & Rachel (Not coming)
-Adam & Betsy (Coming)
-Josh & Catie (Coming)

If you are not on my list, or are and I have your info wrong, please let me know so that I can plan how much food I will need.

Thanks,
Catie McGee

Family Reunion

I am wondering if we have a head count yet of who will be attending?  and what planned activities are in the works?

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Shared Connections

Recently I read this article in the Church News.

FTA: "Recently my husband, Dale, came upon several missionary cards belonging to his grandfather, Elder Albert Kirby, who served in the Indian Territory Mission St. John Kansas Conference from 1898 to 1900."

Albert Kirby was one of the missionaries that first visited Solon and Emily McGee...

I wrote an email to Dale Kirby. He responded yesterday.

"We have the missionary journal of Albert and there are several excerpts referring to Solen and Emily McGee around November of l898. I will be glad to share these with you, and it would be wonderful to exchange additional information too."

Friday, July 1, 2011

Rachels' facebook note

Rachel Atwood
made it to Mexico safe and sound . . . doesn't have internet at home yet, though