Tammy's Shower!

Six of the Rogers ladies had a fantastic time at Tammy's baby shower this weekend. We missed everyone that couldn't make it! They enjoyed great food, great conversation, and celebrating with Tammy in her excitement to welcome Canyon into this world. John and Tammy will be such fantastic parents, and I know we are all anxious for their little guy to come! Tammy has predicted June 8th for his arrival... stay tuned!

Cat's Art Show!

Weber State University held an end of year art show to display the phenomenal time, talent and ultimately, artwork that Cat and others have worked on throughout the year. Catherine's work was most definitely the "cat's meow" according to many family members and friends that were able to attend the show. In her featured works (pictured above) she demonstrates a fascinating view of multiple people occupying the same space over time.

Jeremy's Critique: It gives a unique time-lapsed photography type of feel to her simple, yet sophisticated approach. Each work is a fantastic demonstration of her creative view of the world. It makes you feel like you were there with her as she watched these strangers for hours. They went on with life all around her as she sat quietly in the midst of them. You begin to wonder if these figures passed each other on their way to and from the space that they both occupied at one time or another. Did they have a conversation or have mutual friends? Did they even know that they have both existed in the life of one that was waiting and watching that very place that they were in? Even though these figures that came and went from the space depicted may have been alone or come when no one else was there, the observer witnesses others that share their place of interest. Thus the individual alone becomes a part of the great whole which is existence. Whether they understand that or not leaves me guessing. And that is what makes art so wonderful. The meaning is left open to the observer and she/he is free to imagine or unlock the mystery for her or himself.

Speaking of art... photography is one form of art that we can also use as an example of "Meaning lies within the receiver of the message." See if you can determine which of the two statements below is true for each picture.

Jesse and John pose for the tabloid photographer that came to take their picture after they were selected as the # 1 and # 2 picks in the NFL Draft this weekend.
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A picture of two good lookin' guys for the family blog.

Paul plugs his nose as he demonstrates how he held his breath for 40 seconds once while he was under water. Meanwhile, Noah who built the ark and lived in a boat for 40 days and 40 nights stands to his right and listens.

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Catherine's professor, who she called "Grandpa" talks to Paul about Northern California for 40 days and 40 nights.

Darla becomes a walking advertisement for Subway's $5 Footlong sandwiches.
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Darla tries to block her face from the camera for the 40th time in the last 40 attempts to take her picture. Darla tells the photographer how many seconds he has to drop the camera before she shows him the roundhouse kick that she learned from watching Chuck Norris on Walker Texas Ranger.

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Darla wags her finger (with hand conveniently in front of her face) at the photographer trying to send the nonverbal message of "stop trying to take my picture!!!!"

Happy Birthday Grandma Dillard!

To spotlight Grandma Dillard on her birthday I asked Darla to write up a little something about her Mom, and this is what she shared.
This is a picture of Grandma Dillard at her 75th Birthday Party! Her sister June is on the left, and Irma Jo is on the right. The theme for the party was "The Great Depression" since that's the era in which she was born.
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Grandma Margie Aline Dillard was born April 22, 1926 in Zafra Oklahoma. She was the second of five children born to her parents, Jesse Dewey Smith (Grandpa Dewey), and Myrtle Owens (Nanny). Her older sibling was a brother, LeRoy, and she had 3 younger sisters, Bernice, June, and Irma Jo. Jesse worked a variety of jobs to support his growing family. He hauled lumber with a 4-mule team, loaded railroad ties onto railroad cars, farmed, and picked cotton. Although the family never went hungry, most of the time they didn’t even have a dime in the house. Myrtle traded eggs for sugar and coffee, and always, just as the flour and necessary food was running out, Jesse would get a load of something to haul for someone. They felt God was taking care of them.

In the late 1930’s Jesse got a job as a foreman at an alfalfa mill. He made $18.75 a week for 84 hours of work. On this salary the family was able to buy a house and some new furniture. As the kids got old enough to work, they too, got jobs. Margie took care of a rich family’s little boy (grandson Henry Schaffer, owner of Schaffer Oil Company), and also worked in a dime store at Christmas time. Because of her generous nature, she even bought fabric for dresses once, for her two younger sisters.

In 1943 she married C.B. Moore. They have two daughters, Sharon and Darla. In 1952 they divorced. While she was a “single mama”, she worked hard and was good at making do with what she had. One winter, she knitted socks for the girls to wear with their summer sandals. That was cheaper than buying new shoes. Fortunately, it didn’t snow in California!

In 1954 she married Grandpa Sam Dillard and they’ve been happily married for over 50 years. He took Sharon and Darla in as “his own”, which indeed, the are. Margie and Sam earned their GED certificates in 1975, and through the years have taken many adult education classes to improve their job skills and increase their knowledge in their areas of interest. She worked for a group of doctors in Barstow, California, before retiring to Missouri.

Something’s you many/ may not know about her are…

• She’s very generous, almost to a fault
• She has a sweet toothe
• She has a “soft heart”, and has never been able to bear seeing someone else doing without. Once, when a family at church lost everything in a fire, she spent hours on the phone, asking for donations to help them.
• She likes to sew and is a wonderful cook
• She loves to shop and has a fun personality
• She’s definitely a “people person’, which is one reason she loved working at the resort
• She likes Mexican and Chinese food
• And most of all, she loves being with, and hearing from family

Happy Birthday Megan!

1. Tell us about school. I graduate this semester from SLCC. My favorite part of attending SLCC was dance and Institute. I will be going to either BYU or SUU to obtain a BA in Dance Education w/ minor in History Teaching.

2. Tell us about your job. I work at Winder Farms 2 days a week as a customer service rep. I also work the weekends selling Dippin' Dots Ice Cream at Energy Solutions Arena and U of U.

3. What are your interests and hobbies? Dance, violin, drawing, sleeping, eating, exercising, learning, teaching, and scouting out cute guys.

4. What is something that most of the family might not know/realize about you? I've received full tuition offers from SUU and UVU...and at least a 1,000 dollars to BYU. Still could hear more good news from BYU.

Brian and Brett's House... A work in progress!

Brian and Brett have been working tirelessly to try and get their home ready to move into this week. It has been a big undertaking that lots of family members have helped out with. Here are a few before pictures, and a few work in progress pictures that Brett sent me.

Easter In Texas!

**Double click on any of the picture you would like to view bigger!**
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It looks like Braedon, Darian, and Alea enjoyed their Easter Egg Hunt in the sun!

It also looks like the adults joined in the fun, for some egg decorating!

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Here are some more pictures that Mark sent! Enjoy!

Braedon enjoying some 4 wheeling fun!

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Pictures of the adorable Baby Samuel!!

Jeremy, Camille, and Boston's Easter!

We sure missed getting together for Easter this year! I thought I would share a few of my favorite Easter pictures.

Boston sporting his new shades!

Nothing says Easter like dying eggs!

Boston enjoying an Egg Hunt

Boston getting golf lessons from his favorite pal!

Boston's Easter outfit for church!

Easter Bunny

Jeremy got the opportunity to be the Easter Bunny again for a couple of the hospital daycare's. Boston and I had so much fun watching him make all the kids laugh and smile... I think only two broke out in tears. I really think Jeremy has a future as a mascot! He did an amazing job!

HAPPY EASTER!

Cat's Art Show!

So the show is April 24th 7-9 @ Weber State. Set the date aside (kids included!) If I dont see nieces and nephews I will be VERY SAD. There will be a refreshments....not dinner people!
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Stay tuned for driving and parking directions which will be no big deal. Parkings free. The commute is 40 min. Depending on your driving abilities and location!
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The time may shift to slightly earlier 6:00 to accomadate an added awards ceremony, which will not include my stuff...so 7 is fine but its a short show so dont be late!
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I'm adding my latest break through painting that has nothing to do with the show but is meant to get you in the mood for some fine art!
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Love to all
Cat

***Editors Note: For family blog purposes we did not show the whole picture Cat painted. Please email Cat if you would like to see the original. We really hope the family will support Cat in her art show! She has worked so hard and deserves to have lots of support!

David's Adventure Down South

In March I traveled to Southern Utah with a group of Boy Scouts. We traveled to Leprechaun Canyon in the North Wash which contains a group of Slot Canyons. We hiked from our camping spot by the road up the mountain for about an hour. We then dropped in at the head of the canyon, where it would take 3 hours to hiked/crawl our way down. Some spots were open like this picture below. You can see the amazing architecture of the canyon where rain water has eroded the walls. Some of the passages in the canyon were so tight, with walls that scaled up 100 feet tall with only a crack of sunlight showing between the opening, that I had to walk sideways in order to shimmy my way through. We ended up repelling a 20 foot drop and assisted the young men by lowering those who weren't able to repel. The canyon opened up as we hiked out allowing us to marvel at the staggering height of the walls that surrounded us and reflect on the natural beauty we have in this state.

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Tristan helping to make horse and heart shaped pancakes in his Spiderman pajamas. He really likes to help when in the kitchen. Hope he picks up this skill!

My car was recently reported missing and above is a picture of the suspect shown actually driving my car. He is believed to have gang affilliations, has a warrant out for wetting the bed, and goes by the name "Little Blankey." If any of you have seen this person, please notify his parents.

U.S.S. BBQ a Success!

We would like to thank everyone for coming to our BBQ! Sorry it has taken me so long to get these pictures posted!
Jeremy and I had fun decorating our deck to be our "ship" even though David and Michael didn't realize the lights, life jackets, oars, and fishing pole were just decorations!

Jeremy cooked up some great Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, and I must say he looks pretty good in an apron!

Everyone brought such yummy food to share!

We even got to play a little golf!

Michael almost burned our house down. Don't worry we will get a fire extinguisher before the next BBQ.

Caydon and Boston thoroughly enjoyed their fish cookies!

Tristan had a great time playing with all of his cousins

Brett and Brian, who officially own their own home! Congratulations you guys!

Taylor was so good to play with all the kids! They seemed to all have a great time together!

Baylee and Grandma, nothing but smiles!

John and Cindy! What a good looking couple!

Matt and Jenn of course posing for pictures! Oh and Jenn... I think you have something in your teeth =0)

Although Megan doesn't like this picture, I think it's so cute! What picture of Megan isn't cute?

Handsome Taylor stops for a pic

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Thanks again to everyone who came! It was great to see everybody and have a chance to break in our new grill! We will have to do it again soon!