News From Paul, Darla, and Megan

Happy "Belated" Valentines Day to everyone, especially; Caydon, Boston, Alea, Tristan, Darian, Taylor, Baylee and Braedon. Grandpa and Grandma Love you!

Grandma Dillard now has long distance phone service from her room at the care center, compliments of her sister, June. When she called Darla a couple of weeks ago, she was so excited!
Is anyone interested in a cake decorating class? Darla would teach the class at no charge. She needs to do a little research on the cost of supplies though.
FINALLY, WE HAVE "FREE SNOW -- U-HAUL".

It's February 29th, and that means;

Rumor or Truth?

Rumor
Cindy is looking into getting her Bachelors and Masters down in Texas?
Megan is wanting to transfer to BYU as soon as this fall?
Caydon has a very high pitched squeal he loves to share with Uncle Matt.

Truth
Jeremy's church basketball team is headed to Region next week! They are undefeated!
Taylor has just started scouts!
Boston finally has a tooth!

As you can see we don't know what is going on with a lot of you! Please email us and let us know what is going on in your lives.

Thank You President Gordon B. Hinckley For...

Looking Forward with Faith

On Sunday, January 27, 2008 the beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away just before 7:00pm with his family gathered at his side. For the millions who knew him, he will be greatly missed. He was truly a man of God who sought to show love, kindness, and friendship to all. He was an optimist and a humanitarian. His influence has impacted the lives of literally millions of people for good. He cared about the well-being of others and was an example of what he taught. He taught all people to live in faith rather than fear. He was a prophet of God.

Being a Teacher, Leader, & Humble Servant.

Fairwell!

God be with you 'till we meet again.

Come Cook With Cat - Italian Night

The Rogers Royal Gazette is proud to announce the inauguration of a monthly cooking class hosted by Catherine Rogers.

You are invited to Italian Night at the Condo. Its a night about cooking simple, delicious, Italian food that will not only improve your quality of life but teach you how easy it is to fall in love with food. My goal is to show you 3-4 dishes that will be easy for you to do at home on your own. I've attached the menu for the evening and some information. If you are up to the challenge drop me an email! If you are already a fabulous cook who needs no help...Great, But perhaps you know someone who would benefit from a class like this! Please feel free to pass on the information.Thank you.

• Class times for the evenings will revolve around the schedules of those who sign up. I am flexible and just want you to be able to come without it being a hassle.
• The dates are Jan 25,26 (Fri, Sat). But if you are interested please RSVP by Jan. 22. My info;801.230.6250 or email works awesome.
• Menu Item # 1 - Caprice salad-fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil drizzled with olive oil and a balsamic reduction sauce.
• Menu Item # 2 - Chicken Marsala- Chicken breast sauteed with onions and mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.
• Menu Item # 3 - Artichoke Chicken- Chicken breast sauteed w/ artichoke hearts, tomato and basil.(2 kinds of chicken because they are cooked in similar ways and it will be easier to remember)
• Menu Item # 4 - Finally we will sample a local artisan bread drizzled with hazelnut oil and balsamic vinegar. This night includes dinner, a wine pairing, take home instructions and of course the lesson(2.5 hours). The fee is 30$ for those interested in the wine pairing and 27$ for those who are not:)

Love,Mark, Alecia and kiddos

Thank you so much for keeping us updated on everyone and their lives. It helps us to feel apart of things even though we are a long ways away. Congratulations on all of the new additions to the family. I got a chance to meet Cayden and Brett. What a sweet family the three of you make! I didn't think I would still feel that way when I held a baby after having three...but he was just so darn lovable. I am looking forward to meeting Boston and Tristan and seeing Bailey again. Taylor was such a sweetie. Darian was a little rambunctious(SP?) while we were there and Taylor went and played with him. Darian was in heaven and had such a good time. I was so impressed with how good Taylor was with him.

I couldn't believe how grown-up Megan was! I wish that I would have had the head start on life like she has. Go get 'em Meg!

Alea fell in love with Mike and wanted him to go with her everywhere. That was sooooo sweet!!!Thank you guys for coming out on a Monday night. That meant a lot to me and my kiddos. I hope our next trip to Utah is together and that it can be planned so that we can see all of you! We miss you guys and miss having you close with our kids and us.Darla, Paul and I stayed up until the weeeeeeeee hours talking, got a couple of hours of sleep and headed off to the airport.I am so impressed with their organization and lack of clutter that I am inspired to work on those things myself.

We love you guys and anyone who would like to make a trip to Austin....well Pflugerville but Austin sounds a little better:). We would LOVE to see you and have you as a guest!!!!!!!

We had a wonderful Christmas break with fun time as a family...and that's my favorite part. I'll send more later cause Darian is trying to cook something while I write and he is only three...YIKES!

Love,Mark, Alecia and kiddos.

January Birthdays and Anniversary's

We would like to wish Paul, John, and Jen a very Happy Birthday this month!

Paul- January 6th (1947)

John- January 21st (1973)

Jen- January 31st (1985)

We would also like to wish Mark and Alecia and

Grandma and Grandpa Dillard a Happy Anniversary!

Mark and Alecia-January 15th (1999)

Grandma and Grandpa Dillard-January 29th (1954)

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HI JEREMY!

I LOVED YOUR ARTICLE, "BEHOLD.....CHRIST THE LORD". I'M SURE OTHERS DID, TOO. THANK YOU FOR THAT.

HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS FOR THE BLOG. AFTER CHECKING MY LIST OF FAMILY ADDRESSES AND BIRTHDAYS, I THINK EVERYONE IS UP-TO-DATE ON ANY CHANGES AND ADDITIONS, EXCEPT POSSIBLY THESE:

NEW BIRTHDAYS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR

> BRETT - 27 OCT 88
> CAYDON - 18 JUL 07
> BOSTON - 9 JUN 07

ALSO, SOME INFORMATION FOR ALL CELL PHONE USERS: RECENT STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT THOSE WHO USE THEIR CELL PHONES MORE THAN 22 HOURS A MONTH, INCREASE THEIR CHANCES OF DEVELOPING A MALIGNANT TUMOR IN THEIR EAR, BY 50%!

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW. TALK TO YOU LATER. MOM

Christmas with the Rogers

Ten of the eleven Rogers children showed up for the Christmas Party this year at Paul & Darla's house (We missed the Texas crew). It was so good to see everybody again! At the party we ate warm pancakes with a hot apple topping and a scoop of whipped cream on top. We also had our traditional white elephant gift exchange. The hot items this year included a beautiful piece of pottery made by Megan’s old “guy friend” and a picture frame that Jen & Matt brought. Catherine was happy to walk away with an electric can opener and Paul was elated as he got a charcoal grill that he will probably only use in the case of an emergency. Of course there were those dreaded “who brought this junk” gifts as well. One item included a bag of random stuff including a half-used bottle of lotion. Another included a beauty bag of lotions and soaps that had probably already been re-gifted a few times. The last, but not least, “junk gift” included a talking doll named “Miss Perfect.” Thank you Matt for bringing that UGLY doll!

Besides the good and not as good white elephant gifts the great grandchildren enjoyed their gifts from Grandma & Grandpa Dillard. Thank you so much for your kindness. It was fun to see the kids eyes light up when they opened their gifts.

Here are a few pictures from the Party. Sorry that we don’t have one of everybody.

Nathan & Ashlea just won a 65” Flatscreen television at Ashlea’s recent work party. Nathan says that it’s not quite as big as the wall but its pretty close (small dramatization). They are both currently working full-time at their day jobs and part-time at night on remodeling their Bountiful, UT condo.

Brian continues to work in Woods Cross making cabinets and Brett just started her new job this week with Intermountain Healthcare at the new Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT. This new facility is the largest hospital in the Western United States and is equipped with state of the art technology. Brett will be working as a Central Processing Tech. What does that mean? Well, she will be responsible for organizing, sterilizing, and allocating all of the tools used for surgeries. This means that if a doctor needs to do a knee surgery she will make sure that they get the proper toolkit to do the job. When the surgery is done she will make sure that all of the tools are accounted for when they come back. Then she will have the tools cleaned, sterilized, and put back into the kit so they are ready for the next surgery.

Brian & Brett are also looking to lease-to-own a house in West Valley, UT. They would rent the upstairs while Brett’s Mom rented the downstairs. This would not only save gas and time for Brett to travel to her Mom’s house but would also provide Brett & Brian with a bigger place for less rent.

In related news, Caydon now has two teeth.

Cindy & Taylor have been cruising around in their new Toyota Corolla Sport.

David & Lily stay very busy with work. They just bought new living room furniture for their front room. Tristen just turned 3 years old and is the most hansom little guy you’ll ever meet.

Both Caydon & Boston are enjoying their new diet which includes a variety of baby food. Fruits and vegetables in a saucy form never tasted so good. Even though Caydon is almost a month and a half younger than Boston, he is passing him up in size very quickly.

Megan has picked up a second job working for Dippin’ Dots at the Delta Center during Jazz games. Jeremy, Camille, & Boston caught her working there last week during the Jazz vs. Sixers game. Megan said that it was only for one night but we’ll see about that. She also works weekends at Winder Dairy in the country store and keeps very busy attending Salt Lake Community College.

Other Family News:

Catherine is looking into becoming a Wine Rep. She would continue to go to Weber State University pursuing her art degree but would just have to cut back on classes a little.

Paul & Darla went to bed at 9:30pm on New Years Eve.

Matt continues to work 2 jobs. One at Zion’s Securities Parking and the other at the Kearns Ice Rink. Rumor has it that Jen is looking into getting a job at a Dentist Office.

Behold.... Christ the Lord

Throughout the year we go about our lives doing whatever it is that we do on a daily basis. For some it's school, others it's work, for others it's both, and for others it's full-time care for children and family. It's interesting to observe that during the Christmas season our demeanors seem to change just a little and we tend to be more kind to friends and foes. We give of ourselves to family, friends and strangers in an effort to show them that we care about them. We put forth a hand of forgiveness when we would normally turn our cheek with offense. We give out our spare change to the homeless when we would normally walk past them in disgust. We buy gifts for children who would normally not have any and we smile at strangers when we would normally avoid eye contact. For believers in Christ and non-believers alike, it is difficult not to acknowledge the tremendous impact that this global celebration has on our communities. For those who believe in the miraculous life and birth of Jesus Christ and those who don't, I would encourage you to ponder and appreciate the goodness that comes about in all of us this time of year. What a wonderful time to reflect upon the blessings we have. May the Lord bless you as you "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

John Rogers, PTA - SLCC Graduate

Taking into consideration all of the pages read, tests taken, trips made to and from school, and countless hours of becoming a professional, The Rogers Royal Gazette is proud to announce that John Rogers has graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Salt Lake Community College after a very intense 16 months.

For the past several years John has enjoyed his occupation in the world of Cycling. He is currently working at Wasatch Touring, an outdoors shop located in downtown Salt Lake City that specializes in equipment for atheletes and outdoors lovers of all kinds. John has been a top consultant on cycling there for several years and has developed friendships and rapport with clients and colleagues that won't be forgotten. He has been fortunate enough to be able to work in a field that he has a great passion for. His natural ability to create friendships while helping others has given him the respect of many that will undoubtedly tranlate into his new occupation. For John, biking is not just something he talks about at work. He is an avid rider himself and has been for many years. He goes on or off road with his two-wheeled toys and loves every minute of it.

There's no doubt that it has been a challenge for him to stay disciplined at school and stick to the books rather than trek down the mountain trails that he's used to. Much like John's biking adventures he has blazed a trail of his own by becoming the first Physical Therapist Assistant in the family. While participating in the program John acted as Class President and provided encouragement, leadership, and friendship to his classmates that reciprocated a feeling of comroderee and appreciation towards him. As Class President John was able to conduct a large portion of the graduation ceremonies held at Salt Lake Community College on December 12, 2007.

Beginning in January John will begin working with University Healthcare at The University of Utah Orthopedic Center. He is excited to begin working in his new field as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Congratulations to John in his great accomplishment. A big thank you to his wife Tammy who has supported him and encouraged him through his long nights of studying and long days of school. Congratulations to the both of you and good luck to you Tammy as you continue your Trek through school to become a Registered Nurse.

News from Paul, Darla, and Megan!

It’s taken awhile to get this together, and I apologize to the editor. I procrastinated all of September, Because it seemed we didn’t have enough news to write about. Then I procrastinated all of October because it seemed we had too much! Anyways, Jeremy does such a G-R-E-A-T job with the Gazette—I hope we can all remember to thank him. That’s right! Don’t just read this and set it aside like you usually do. Show you appreciate all his hard work. E-mail him back before you turn off that computer. A little “Thank You” goes a long way.

It seems we’ve had lots of “Grandchildren Time” these past 2 months. In August Baylee and Taylor came to visit us a few days and we had such a good time. I can see that the circle of life continues as grandchildren help fill the “emptying nest.”

What did we do? They each earned a dollar by helping with chores, and they were really good helpers! We made cocoa lava kisses, drew on the driveway with side-walk-chalk—that’s Grandma and Grandpa Dillard in the picture. We read stories, looked at their photo albums, set up the tent in the playroom, where they slept, played, and watched “Home Alone.” Then they helped pick peaches off our tree and Baylee said, “Grama, I’ve never had a peach off a tree before!” On Friday we went shopping at the Dollar Store and then to the Dairy for ice cream. They’re great companions and friends!

We were also able to spend time with Tristan (who is a great soccer player), and sweet little Caydon and Boston.

Paul and Darla are continuing to work on food storage and family preparedness. They now have their 2-week supply of water on hand, and have completed their first aid kit. The 72 hour kits are “almost” finished. The freezer is full of fruits and vegetables, and the buckets are full of grains and beans.—They are even learning to cook with them.

This is a picture of Darla & her cousin Steve from California when he came to visit in August this year.

Before and After
After 3 years of visits to the Orthodontist, Meg finally has her braces off. We were in hopes of having the "before and after" pictures before going to press, but we will have to wait until the next edition.

Scholarship withdrawn!
BAD NEWS! Imagine Megan's horror when Salt Lake Community College called to say they were withdrawing her scholarship. That's right, they took it all away! They said that someone else needed it more then she did.

GOOD NEWS! Then they offered her a better one-tuition and student fees paid in full, and $750 for books. It's also renewable for a second year! Congratulations Megan! Your hard work has paid off again!

Message from Grandpa and Grandma Dillard
Grandpa and Grandma Dillard want to wish everyone "Happy Birthday," and also "Congratulations" to all the graduates!

Grandma has a new roommate named Marie, whom she dearly loves, and who has been an inspiration to her. They enjoy having their meals together and playing bingo with the other residents. Grandpa and other family members visit frequently. Grandma has even been to a few family get-togethers and out to lunch.

$5 DENTAL CLEANING &EXAM
Salt Lake Community College school of Dental Hygiene is providing the public with $5 dental examinations. This exam includes a cleaning, x-rays, an a dental checkup. They are located at the Jordan Campus of the College (9000 S. Bangeter Highway). To make an appointment or for more information, call 957-2710.

HELP WANTED
Responsible people are DESPERATELY needed to help save our planet! What kind of world do you want your children, nieces and nephews to inherit? RECYCLE – RECYCLE – RECYCLE AND “GO GREEN!”

*Note from the editor: We would like to apologize to Darla. She typed all of this information is really cool fonts, and formatted it just perfectly, but with the new format of the Gazette we are unable to transfer her great work exactly how she created it. We are sorry for all the time she spent creating her masterpiece. We wish her to know how much we appreciate her sending us information, unlike most of the family! :)

Weber State Wild"Cat"

This past semester Catherine has been exploring the art of the human body. She has completed several pieces that exibit the human form in its most natural state. These new pieces have become yet another addition to her increasing set of skills and her exquisite portfolio. In the picture below, you can see some of Cat's artwork on display at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. This is not the first time that Catherine has had her art on display at the University. She has become quite an accomplished artist. If you would like to see Catherine's recent work up close and personal please email her at lebadkitty@yahoo.com .

Catherine's Artwork @ Weber State University

Go Utes!

As many Utah residents know, BYU played the University of Utah in a recent football game. Unfortunately BYU won the game but, as you can see, we still support our school. Go Utes!

Scared & Confused

It was the first Halloween for Caydon & Boston. By the looks on their faces it seems that they were both a little confused as to why they were dressed up. I guess that we can explain it to them when they're a little bit older. Other than their alarming first reactions to Halloween, I think that they had a good time.

Gypsie Jenn & Pea-Pod Caydon

Gypsie Jenn makes her appearance at the family party after arriving fashionably late. As pictured, she's got a hold of Caydon the Pea-Pod. He was so cute in his little costume. Caydon wanted to give a special shout-out to his parents Brett & Brian who are pictured in the background of this photo. He just wanted to say "Thanks for dressing me up like a vegetable so I can be an inspiration to all the little childrens all over the world to eat their vegetables."

Dino & Dad

Little Tristen dressed up as a dinosaur for Halloween. The poor little guy had been sick so he didn't get to play much with his younger cousins. David got to celebrate his birthday with the whole family. I think that he's the only Rogers child that gets a birthday greeting from everyone. Maybe it's not so bad having a birthday on a major holiday.

Cowgirl Baylee & Skater Dude Taylor

It was lots of fun to see Baylee & Taylor at the Halloween Bash. Baylee looked so cute in her Cowgirl costume and Taylor looked so cool in his Skater costume. Besides coming for the party, Taylor & Baylee got to go trick or treating around David & Lily's neighborhood. They brought back enough candy to share with everyone but of course they kept it for themselves. That's what Halloween's for!

Halloween Bash 2007

Halloween at David and Lily's house was fabulous as usual. All of us were surprised to see Mark Rogers who flew in from Texas to celebrate the holiday and coinsidently, David's birthday. The food was good and the company was too. David & Lily's garage was decked out as usual with ghosts and witches hanging around. It was really fun to get to catch up with everyone and enjoy each other's company. For the record, it was the first time that all eleven of the Rogers children were together since...... well, I don't know. Since the last time we got together.

Bubble gum stuck to the bottom of a shoe...

For some, it took a few questions to figure out what Tammy was for Halloween. Questions like "Why is there a shoe on your head?" Another question was "Why are you wearing so much pink?" After putting two and two together, those who didn't get it at first realized that she was indeed bubble gum stuck to the bottom of a shoe. It was definitely the most creative costume at the party.

For those who didn't get the scoop on Tammy's costume I think that it's good to mention that she got the shoe from a friend and had to use some serious glue to get it to stick to her beanie. It was cool!

The Incredible Hulk

John dressed up as the Incredible Hulk. He spent most of the night chasing Taylor, Baylee, and Tristen around the yard while grunting the words "Me Hulk."