The Rondeau Family

Kate is a Senior

2011-09-07T14:38:00.000-07:00

Kate has matured into a wonderful young lady. We are so proud of her. She is so beautiful, creative, smart and funny. We are so happy that she is in our family.

It is so hard to imagine that she is beginning her senior year in high school.

This year she is the Senior Editor and Chief of the Bountiful Brave School Newspaper, she is the Copy Editor of the Yearbook and as if that were not enough she is the Drama Club Secretary.

Way to go Kate, we love you!!!

Mountain Cabin in Joe's Reservior

2011-08-29T14:04:00.000-07:00

I have this fantastic friend, Josie, who invited us to her family cabin in the Manti-Lasalle National Forest. WOW! Totally AWESOME. Josie and her family are the most wonderful people we have ever met. They took us (well Tim, Brandon and Don) cliff jumping and to see some of the most wonderful places. What an awesome experience. I hope that we can go back sometimes. We made some nice friends. and memories as well.

Sunday Drive

2011-08-21T14:20:00.000-07:00

After church on Sunday we took a drive up past Bridal Veil Falls and up thru Sundance. It was a breathtaking drive. The water in the falls is FREEZING, seriously. I dangled my feet in and had to take them out after just a minute and they literally hurt.

Seven Peaks

2011-08-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

This is Brandon on the Cliffhanger @ Seven Peaks Water Park.

Long Drives, Funerals, Sleepless Nights, Friends

2011-08-01T13:40:00.000-07:00

At the funeral of my Father, Steve Godwin, I was able to get a photograph with my Grandma Della, Sisters', Brother and Cousin. Later, I was able to visit with Grandma Della before climbing back in the car to make the long arduous journey back to Utah.
This was the hardest trip I have every made in my whole life. I found out on Sunday Night (July 24th) @9pm that he had passed away. Mom and I left North Salt Lake on Monday morning @9am. We got to Atmore around Midnight Tuesday night. The viewing was Wednesday evening, funeral was Thursday morning and we left for home on Friday morning. I pulled into my house at 3:30am Sunday morning.
Oh, by the way during that time my family moved. My husband and children and my wonderful FANTASTIC coworkers moved me while I was gone. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life.

BYU Visit

2011-07-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

Took Kate and Jessica for a tour @ BYU. It was pretty interesting. They got some swag. I think that this is only the beginning :D

Pineview Reservior July

2011-07-11T13:23:00.000-07:00

We had a picnic at Pineview Reservior. It was a very fun HOT day. Next time I think that we will try to get here earlier and get a spot that has a bit more shade.

Happy Birthday Tim

2011-07-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Tim, We love you very much. Thanks for being such a great provider!

Independence Day Celebration

2011-07-04T20:20:00.000-07:00

On July 1st we attended fireworks in Centerville. It was pretty impressive. Then on Saturday morning we went to the Independence day parade. It was pretty good. Seems that taffy is the candy of choice here. LOL!

Brandon's Piano Recital

2011-06-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

Brandon has been taking piano lessons this year. He had a recital on June 27th. He did a fantastic job. We are so proud of you Brandon.

Cabela's is like a Museum

2011-05-10T20:30:00.000-07:00

We went to Cabelas for the first time. Wow, it is like a museum. We had a fun time. What a place.

36 lbs of Apples

2011-04-23T21:53:00.000-07:00

I purchased a 36lb box of apples. With the help of Kate and Brandon we peeled, cored and cut the apples, then made 17 jars of apple pie filling and 1 jar of apple sauce. DELICIOUS!! Is all I can say.. But I think that apartments are not made for canning.

Young Women Fundraiser for Girls Camp

2011-04-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

The Young Women in our Ward developed a cookbook comprised of recipes collected from members. They are selling these cookbooks as a fundraiser for Girls Camp this summer. Tuesday night we had a RS social where we prepared some of our recipes and shared them, while the YW entertained us. It was a very fun evening and delicious too.

Our Saturday @ Putt-Putt

2011-04-16T21:37:00.000-07:00

We dropped Kate off for work :( and spent some time playing Putt-Putt at Boondocks in Kaysville. Brandon and Tim played above Par; Mom, not so much.

Kate got the Job!

2011-04-16T21:32:00.000-07:00

Kate got a job as a Games Attendant at Lagoon Amusement Park. Yay Kate!

Disneyland 4-2011

2011-04-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

I totally LOVE Disneyland! I could go there every week. I may need new shoes, because by the end of the first day I had blisters. But I totally LOVE Disney. The California Screamin is the GREATEST roller coaster EVER!!! Thanks Mom and Don for meeting us there. Thanks Kate and Brandon for going with your Mom to Disneyland. Yes, I am still a kid at heart, I had to ride It's A Small World. It's a tradition. I think that we had optimal weather and the lines were not too long. We were there for 3 days and still didn't see everything. Now I see why you would need a 6 day pass~

Brandon is 12 years old! Happy Birthday

2011-02-26T20:49:00.000-08:00

Brandon had celebrated his 12th birthday at Boondocks in Kaysville, with bowling and lasertag. It snowed that day and so we are

so glad that we planned an indoor activity. Brandon's friend Nathan was his guest. We had a blast. Happy Birthday Big Guy. We love you~

Kate's 17th Birthday

2011-01-23T19:30:00.001-08:00

Kate turned 17 on January 18th. It is so hard to believe how fast time is going by. She is such an exceptional young woman and I am so proud of her.

She had her birthday party in our apartment clubhouse. Several of her friends from school came. Kate had several games planned. We made an iPod cake. Everyone seemed to have a great time.

A Fun Family Weekend

2011-01-16T19:46:00.000-08:00

Saturday we went to the Joseph Smith Memorial Museum, which was once the Hotel Utah. This view is from the top floor. Very lovely.
Later we walked over to the Beehive House and took the tour and then walked on over to the Church History Museum, we were only able to spend about 20 minutes there since it was about to close, but the kids were able to do this great dance in the kids museum section.

New Years Eve

2011-01-01T12:18:00.001-08:00

For New Years Eve, We went to Salt Lake City. There was this Eve Celebration thru out the City. It was so super fantastic. We had a great time. We participated in a Broadway Musical Sing-a-long, we heard Swiss Bells, a Celtic group perform. We watched a Improv Comedy Show. We then went to the Salt Palace and the kids surprised us by having a blast at Bounce Town, it was this huge area with moon walks some for kids and some for kids aged 12 and older. The kids really had fun. There was also a party in the Ballroom at the Salt Palace with huge balls. It was sooooo..... fun. We saw this Incendiary Circus that was very good and a group of guys doing snow ski/board stunts that were very exciting. And to end it all some great fire works. The night was very cold with some snow, but there was plenty of indoor activities so that we could warm up. Welcome 2011, Let us do our best to be who we should this year, and to live life to it's fullest.~

Sledding In Happy Hollow

2010-12-29T23:37:00.000-08:00

Today we went sledding in Kaysville @ Happy Hollow. It is a great place that I saw on the internet. When we got there, the hollow was full of kids and adults alike sledding and having a good time. A little more snow would have made it a bit more fun. It sure was cold.~ We are sure that we will come back.......

Sledding In West Bountiful

2010-12-26T23:48:00.000-08:00

On the Day after Christmas it finally began to snow. My poor Mom and Don had been waiting for snow for their whole visit. Yay! So with the small amount of snow that arrived and with it still snowing we went to the West Bountiful park and went sledding down the hill. We built a snowman, which is something that Mom had always wanted to do. It was fun. ~ Maybe it will snow some more before they leave.

Christmas Family Photos

2010-12-26T12:13:00.000-08:00

We took some photos in front of our Christmas Tree.

Mom and Don in Front of our Christmas Tree.

Kate's Christmas Dance

2010-12-04T23:44:00.001-08:00

Kate went to her school Christmas Dance tonight. She is so beautiful. We had barely gotten the lights up on the Christmas tree when it was time for her to get ready to go. Kate said that she had a fun time.

Sledding

2010-11-21T20:51:00.001-08:00

Today it snowed. We took the children sledding on a hill in a park near our home. It was grand. We took a ride up thru Little Cottonwood Canyon, up to the ski resorts of Snowbird and Alta. The snow was falling pretty hard there. We were able to try our tire cables out for the first time. They work, YAY!!! It was a little scary, but Tim is a great driver. We thought to sled there, but the snow was falling too hard and everyone was leaving, so we thought better for it and left too.

Park City

2010-11-13T21:06:00.000-08:00

We took a drive up to Park City today. It was great. The kids loved the view. They were hoping to get to play in some snow, but alas, there just wasn't much, except for on the slopes. The ski slopes opened on Thursday and of course they are making snow especially for those skiers. We drove up to the Olympic museum, but didn't go in. We will save that for another time. We walked around the town of Park City and toured an art museum and went into a couple of cool shops. We even rode the Trolley. We had a fun time. Brandon said that it was the best Saturday of his WHOLE life.

Autumn is Upon Us!!

2010-10-24T20:18:00.001-07:00

Mom and Don came to Utah for the weekend for a visit. We went to Ogden Canyon to see the Fall colors. It was rainy, but the weather held long enough for us to get some good photographs.

Halloween

2010-10-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

Kate and her friend Daniel went to the Halloween dance at the High School. Kate went dressed as Little Dead Riding Hood and Daniel went as the Big Bad Wolf. Before the dance they helped out at the ward party. Daniel made so many little kids cry that he had to remove his hair and teeth. Can you believe that he does NOT have on a mask. Masks were forbidden for the dance, so they made this specifically for this dance. Great, huh?

Bingham Canyon Copper Mine

2010-07-17T19:49:00.000-07:00

Today, we went to the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in Herriman, Utah. It was very interesting to see the huge hole and mounds of dirt.

This is a tire from the huge dump trucks that are used in the mine.

DRIVING~ Watch out world!

2010-06-24T15:26:00.001-07:00

Kate tested and earned her Drivers' Permit today. Yay, Kate!

Boy Scout Camp

2010-06-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

Brandon went to Camp Euchee this year for Boy Scout Camp. We
went over for a visit on Wednesday. He is having a great time. One of his activities is shooting rifles and for the first time while we were there Brandon shot a 12-guage shotgun. He hit 2 out of 3 clay pigeons. He is an excellent shot.

Bishop Wilson is there as a Scout leader as well as Bro. Hensley as the Stake Scout Master. It helps that Brandon knows them both so well.

Brandon's friend Jeffrey went also.

The Braces are GONE!!

2010-06-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

Kate's braces were removed during her orthodontist visit in May. Yay!!! She had them for 23 months. She now has a straight smile.

STRAWBERRY PICKIN'

2010-04-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Brandon and I went Strawberry picking at Akers of Strawberries in Baker, Florida. We picked a little over 20 pounds in about 45 minutes. They were the yummies strawberries. Later I made some jam, WOW! delicious. The strawberries were huge and red all the way through. Definately worth the drive and the work.

Tim's New Calling

2010-03-12T09:03:00.000-08:00

On March 7, 2010, Tim was called as the Second Counselor in the Bishopric. He was ordained a High Priest by my Dad. It was so special to have my Dad do that for Tim.

Young Women Recognition

2010-03-10T18:51:00.000-08:00

Kate completed her Personal Progress. She received a Young Women Medallion. She has worked so hard for the past couple of years doing projects to earn this award. We are so proud of you. Keep it going.~

Happy Birthday Brandon

2010-02-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

Happy 11th Birthday Brandon!
I can remember the day, like it was yesterday, when Brandon was born. Still as impatient as ever.
He is my little Moody Blues.

Love you Brandon!

The Prom

2010-02-20T16:30:00.001-08:00

Kate went to the Mormon Prom with Adam Pannell. She and I picked the fabric out for the shrug for her dress. I sewed the shrug with some help with the sleeves, from my mother.
Adam met us at the Riverwalk for photographs.
Kate looked so beautiful.
The Prom was held at the Foxrun Stake Center.

Crossover Ceremony

2010-01-30T17:54:00.000-08:00

While in Webelos, Brandon completed the requirements to earn the Arrow of Light. In the Crossover Ceremony, Brandon and his Webelos mates "crossed over" a wooden bridge that they built with planks that had the words "Trustworthy", "Loyal" etc. until the entire bridge was completed. Then the boys were able to walk across to Boy Scouts. It was so cool. We are so proud of Brandon. Eagle Scout~here we come.

Happy Birthday Kate

2010-01-18T17:50:00.000-08:00

Happy 16th Birthday, Kate.

Kate is 16!!! WOW! I cannot believe it. She had a small birthday party at home, with some close friends and Brandon.

Kate is a great daughter, we are so lucky.

Love you Kate!

Chchchchanges~

2010-01-07T06:20:00.001-08:00

Tim was called as our Ward Sunday School President. He is a great teacher and he prepares diligently. I know that he will be able to inspire others to do the same.

Wave your arms!

2010-01-07T06:14:00.000-08:00

Kate was called as our Ward Chorister several weeks ago. She had been filling in for the former chorister who fell and broke her arm in SLC.
Kate fulfills her calling so well, she leads the music with grace and poise. I am so proud of her. Thanks Kate for making us sound so good by waving your arms.

Virtue

2010-01-01T11:23:00.001-08:00

Christmas Day

2009-12-25T09:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas Morning was very eventful at the Rondeau home. Brandon loves WWII planes and there was plenty of them in the packaging to make him grin. He stated that he only asked for 2 videos and he couldn't believe that he got the whole series,"even more that he asked for". Kate received a New Moon game from Brandon. She also got an 'Imprinted by Jacob' towel. She was so surprised she even cried. It was so funny. This was a great Christmas. Our kids seemed to be very happy this year. Happy Birthday Jesus!

Visiting Teaching

2009-11-01T04:32:00.000-08:00

My New Calling

2009-10-12T20:19:00.000-07:00

The week before General Conference, I was released as the Young Women's 1st counselor and called as our Ward Relief Society President. Honestly, I am still in a state of shock to say the least. I had only been in Young Women for 4 or 5 months when I was released, I really had a fantastic experience there. I learned many wonderful things while with our Young women. I know that as their leader I was placed there to lead and guide them, but they helped me stretch my testimony too. I am so thankful for them. I am thankful that I was able to spend time with Kate too.
This new calling as Relief Society President. WOW! I hope that I can live up to that responsibility. I am sure that I will be able to do all things thru Him, who strengthens me.

First Day of School

2009-08-24T16:53:00.001-07:00

It's back to school time. Kate returned to Milton High School as a Sophmore this year. It is hard to believe that she is starting the school year when she could be driving. She has a packed schedule with Zoology and Biology and Drama and Culinary Arts. She seems really stoked about her year.

Brandon returned to Santa Rosa Christian this year. Brandon is a FOURTH grader. WOW!!! He is so big! His teacher, Mrs. Reisch is really nice. Brandon had a FANTASTIC first day. Yea, school is back in session.

Brandon's Archery

2009-08-10T22:56:00.000-07:00

This is an activity that Brandon is particularly good at. I am very proud of him. All of that practice at cub scout camp surely did pay off.

The Great Swing

2009-08-10T22:31:00.000-07:00

Kate's also loved the Great Swing.

Leap of Faith

2009-08-10T22:19:00.000-07:00

Kate climbed this pole and JUMPED off. She had FAITH for sure. This activity was by far her most favorite at camp.~

Brandon on the Blob

2009-08-10T21:00:00.000-07:00

This is the Blob, attached to the water trampoline at camp. This was a particularly fun place, however, Brandon didn't quite get to the end to get catapulted off just right.

Happy Birthday

2009-07-09T21:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Tim! July 9th. 40 years old.

RONDEAU RULES

2009-07-07T08:23:00.001-07:00

I Stole these from the Anderson's Blog~ Thanks my Friend, I think it is Fantastic!

Rules of This Household

1. If you are not here for dinner, too bad. This is not a fast-foodplace where the cook is on duty at all times. The cook works full time and does not need a second job.

2. If you make a mess, clean it up. The dishwasher is open 24 hours a day to service you as are the vacuum, broom, and sponge. Please help them to help you by using them. If you need assistance, ask the cook -- she will be happy to give you training on any of the equipment.

3. The taxi service for this household is not on call 24 hours. You must make reservations at least 12 hours in advance. You have two good legs, skateboards, and bikes that are somewhat operational; one of you has a vehicle that works. Use them. By the way, skateboards are to be used on the outside of this house and are never to be used in the living room just because the landing is softer when you fall.

4. We are not a bank and you have no collateral to offer us. Face it: We own everything you have and I have receipts to prove it, so don't ask us for loans. Get jobs! We have them. Try it and you might like it (not so much the work as the money).

5. Curfew is negotiable, but try not to be late too often because it could go either way.

6. Tell us where you are going. GOOD GRIEF! I am way older than you, and I still tell my mother where I am going when I am at her house. Leave us a note or try to form words describing where you are going while we are in the room with you. Honestly, we don't bite unless provoked.

7. You know how to use a phone. Some of you even have cell phones. We like to hear your voice if you are going to be late. You can use a phone to find out what's for dinner, to let us know you made it to wherever all right, or just to let us hear your beautiful voice.

8. No food in your room, the living room, the bathroom, or anywhere in the house other than the kitchen or dining area EVER! How many times do I have to say this?

9. You do not contribute financially in any way, shape, or form to this household, so try to pull your weight in otherways: Clean something, put something away, surprise us by doing it before we ask. Otherwise, you may find yourself financially supporting yourself on the OUTSIDE of this house.

Happy 4th of July

2009-07-04T20:35:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday America! We waved some sparklers for you. We barbequed a couple of ribs, had a pancake breakfast with our Ward, and spent the day with our family. Kate and Brandon had some fireworks at home after Milton's show. Brandon had 2 tanks and a biplane. Kate had a some smoke bombs and a huge smoke grenade. Even some California candles, we thought were supposed to be Roman candles, but were not. Brandon and his friend set up the tanks to fire at the other. It was "AWESOME!!!" I was informed I had to put 3 exclamation marks. Anyway, we had a great 4th. We hope that you did too!

Happy Anniversary

2009-06-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

We have now been married 11 years. I remember the morning that I met Tim. I was working at Sacred Heart Hospital. His aunt called him and said, "there is this girl I want you to meet." It was 2am. He was bowling. He came right over. We met for breakfast the next morning. I gave him the "Interview" We had a 2 1/2 hour talk about everything. ~HE PASSED!~ Tim is great, he works hard and he tries hard to make everyone happy. I am thankful for him. I love Tim.

Snorkeling

2009-06-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

I took the boys to a snorkeling activity offered at Battery Worth on Fort Pickens. We met the Rangers there and were given instructions and then allowed to snorkel and net the wildlife. The boys caught a collection of hermit crabs. Some of the other varieties of wildlife that was discovered by others today were shrimp, blue crab, minnows, ghost crabs, cone jellyfish, etc. Afterwards we had lunch @ Langdon Beach and then swam in the waves. The water was beautiful and we all had so much fun. It was a hot day. We think we will do it again.~

Swimming in the Pool~ Finally!

2009-06-25T19:46:00.000-07:00

They say a photo speaks a thousand words, well... I don't know about that but, let me tell you the story. We tried to go to Sister Fairbanks' pool a couple of times this week and were rained out. When we got there the pool was crystal clear and everyone raced to the pool. Then we saw them, oh my... there are millipedes, dead millipedes in the pool. They are on the bottom. Jeffy, didn't care; he went straight for the water. Brandon, ever handy is just going to scoop them out. He isn't going to let some stinking millipedes ruin his swimming. And poor Jessa was late to the party and has no goggles.
So, after the pool was scooped a couple of times and Brandon decided that it was NO use, we all just swam for fun. The boys had fun diving and jumping off the diving board. Brandon wooed us with his back dive and even tried a back flip, he did good. Jeffy tried a back dive. He is braver than me that is for sure. They splashed and had Kung-Fu splash fights. It was an all around fun afternoon.

Trying To Keep Cool!

2009-06-20T16:01:00.000-07:00

Brandon and Mom went to Munson, Today, to try to keep cool. With temperatures topping 100 degrees it is not easy to keep cool outside. Brandon really hates swimming in the lake due to the lilypads but he did a great job diving. We had a "Cool" time.

Our Wednesday Activity

2009-06-17T20:16:00.000-07:00

Okay, So we had on our itinerary for Wednesday to go to the Butterfly House and then go to the Splash pad in Navarre. Well, it seems that the Butterfly house is not open on Wednesdays, it is only open Thursday thru Saturday. Bummer. And the Splash Pad ~ well. Jack would have liked it, maybe. Everyone else- not so much. So Jenna and I decided that we would take the kiddos across the bridge to the beach. The water was YUCKY. So much algae and seaweed. Kate said is right. She said it was like swimming in orange juice with alot of pulp. Yuck! We only stayed a little while. We had lunch under the gazebo near the parking lot, trying to avoid grit in the sandwiches. Photos included to show cuteness. It was so hot.

Kung-Fu and Art

2009-06-16T20:41:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, we went to see Kung-Fu Panda at the Ridge Cinema. It was a Free movie. Then we when to the Dragonfly Gallery. It is a local Art gallery in Milton. The children were very intrigued with the different and interesting art that was displayed there. Kate even spoke to them about displaying her photographs there. However, due to the nature of this particular gallery she will have to find another venue for her art.

Big Kahuna - Mediacom Company Party

2009-06-06T21:01:00.000-07:00

Tim's company-Mediacom had their Annual picnic at Big Kahuna again this year. We pasted our smiles on and went. ~See, the pictures are evidence~ No, it was fun, no kidding. We didn't stay late, due to Stake conference. We "slided" on the slides that we wanted and floated around the lazy river a gabillion times. We were thoroughly Big Kahuna-ed.

~Thoroughly Modern Millie~

2009-04-18T17:23:00.001-07:00

Kate performed in the Milton High School production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. She was cast as the actress "Ethel Peas". Right away "Ethel" is kidnapped by "Mrs. Meers" and sold into White Slavery(Prostitution) over in the 'orient'. Kate did such a great job. I am so proud of her.

EXPLORIUM

2009-04-10T19:08:00.000-07:00

On Friday, April 10th, We went to the Explorium in Mobile with The Stewarts. It was the first time that I had ever gone. My kids had been before with my mother and the Stewarts had been before also. There are so many neat things there for the kids to touch and experience. Maybe we can go back again.

EAGLE DAY "TRACK and FIELD"

2009-04-09T19:01:00.000-07:00

On Thursday April 9th, Brandon's School had another Eagle Day. This one was "Track and Field" Brandon had alot of fun. Pictured here he is running in the 3 legged race. He didn't win this race, but WE ran together in a race with students with their parents. Brandon and I won that race. YEA!!!! SRCA always puts on a great Eagle Day and this one was no exception. Brandon was such a great sport!

Birdhouse

2009-04-05T21:17:00.000-07:00

Brandon was able to make a birdhouse @ home depot thanks, Jenna for letting us know. They had all the tools and stuff there, we just showed up and they gave us the kit and directions and Brandon went to work hammering and glueing. He had fun. He painted it on Sunday, after conference, the roof is red and the sides are blue. It looks pretty great. Home depot gave Brandon a home depot apron and an activity pin with a birdhouse on it. Next month they will build a wheel barrow planter. Brandon hopes to go again. Yeah!

Dinner At the Casino

2009-04-05T20:39:00.001-07:00

So we took our kids to 'The Wind' Casino in Atmore on Saturday night for the Seafood buffett. We took the camera in. We took a couple of shots while we were eating. Just recording our fun time. No big deal right? Then the waitress came up and asked us to put the camera away because you can't have cameras in the casino. It seems that they don't want you "Accidentally" aiming the camera lens over on the gaming floor.
Anywho, we have created a monster, Kate LOVES crablegs. It's over now. She will never settle for McDonalds on a date. Hehehe. I think Brandon went to the dessert bar 3 times. You would think that I never feed them.

Camping at Munson

2009-04-05T19:05:00.000-07:00

The kids made a campfire using the magnifying glass while we were camping. Brandon was very ingenius. The leaves kept smoking but wouldn't flame. All that was needed was a little "blowing". Kate blew on the leaves and immediately it caught. We had a great time camping.

2009-03-21T20:31:00.000-07:00

We went camping in Munson for the Kids' spring break. We had a lot of fun. We bought this Gianormous tent. The thing was huge. When it was all said and done we had 2 Queen blow up mattresses and 2 twin matress in it. It had one main room and 2 side rooms. Really cool. The first two nights the kids had their own "rooms". Then we changed up the sleeping arrangements. How cool is that!
The kids and Tim swam in the ice cold lake each day and I the sane one did not. We had the biggest camping spot, but also the one without any shade ie. no trees. Brandon met some interesting kids while I was at work. We made Boy Scout Dinners in the fire pit. Yummy!! Played games. Kate found out that she really is allergic to camping. hehehe!

Painting Model Airplanes

2009-03-10T21:03:00.000-07:00

Brandon received these great model airplanes for

his birthday. His dad helped him paint them.

Brandon just loves WWII airplanes.

Brandon is TEN!

2009-03-03T18:33:00.001-08:00

Brandon turned 10 on Feb. 24th. This past Saturday, Brandon had his birthday party. Brandon invited several of his friends over for pizza, cake and a marshmallow gun WAR! We had 11 boys including Brandon, inside the house, because of the rain. Luckily I have tile floors! The boys seemed to really have a lot of fun. They took their guns home as party favors. I think that Brandon's party was a hit! Happy Birthday Brandon

Cub Scouts ~ Blue & Gold Banquet

2009-02-27T20:28:00.000-08:00

On Friday, February 27, 2009 Packs 459 and 456 held their annual Blue and Gold Banquet. Brandon earned his Bear Badge and a Gold Arrow point along with the Geography belt loop.

~Pinewood Derby~ Off to the Races!

2009-01-26T16:39:00.000-08:00

Brandon sanding his pinewood derby last weekend!

Brandon participated in the Pinewood Derby race this year. This is his 2nd year making a car. The race on Saturday was held @ the Museum of Commerce in Downtown Pensacola, on January 24,2009. On Feb. 7th, Brandon will be racing his car @ the Naval Aviation Museum at the District race. Everyone seemed to really enjoy this race.

Military Ball

2009-01-25T16:19:00.000-08:00

Kate's friend Nick, asked her to the Military Ball. It was her first formal. She was stunning. It was so cute, when he first saw her, his jaw dropped. I think that my heart skipped a beat. It was priceless. I wouldn't trade seeing that for anything. She said that she had a fun time.

Kate's 15th Birthday

2009-01-18T16:27:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that Kate is 15? Okay. Stop it right now, missy! I refuse to believe that I am old enough to have a child who is getting her drivers' permit. Well, if she will study the book. Who knows, she may never study the book..... hehehe. Right!

Kate planned her birthday party this year and had a pretty good turn out. She created this mystery murder. It was fun planning and coming up with plots and murder weapons and storylines. We had homemade pizza and other snacks. Kate's friends were really cool, they played along with her game. I think everyone had a great time.

Christmas Day!

2008-12-25T10:12:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas. This year I made our stockings and tree skirt. I looked online for a pattern for something that I thought I would like. I think that I found one that fits my personality just right. It is a strip quilt pattern. The tree skirt is identical to the stockings. Of course you can't see it here for all of the gifts covering it.
My friend, Deborah Combs, stitched the names on the stockings for me. She has such talent, and of course the machine. Hehehehe.....

We have been so blessed.

Our newest nephew Caleb is here!

2008-12-14T20:15:00.001-08:00

Steven and Jennifer Rondeau had a new son today.

Caleb

Photos With Santa

2008-12-13T20:02:00.000-08:00

Santa came to our Christmas party at church on Saturday night. Kate and Brandon both had the opportunity to have a photo with him.

Ward Thanksgiving Activity Slideshow

2008-11-24T17:26:00.001-08:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Kate's Play ~A MidSummer Night's Dream~

2008-11-15T19:01:00.000-08:00

Kate performed in a school play this weekend. She played the part of a Fairy, 'Mustardseed'. It was her "Stage Debut". Kate impressed the Drama teacher with her acting.

Kate had many fans in the audience both nights and even during the dress rehearsal. Kate makes me proud!

I DID IT! Yes, I admit it. I DID IT!

2008-11-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

Okay So here is the thing, I received this email from someone at work. Now everyone knows that I am not even close to being a Democrat, but I got a laugh out of it anyway, because it would be alright with me to be the cause of Obama's loss. But I would hope that it would be because I actually voted FOR John McCain rather than just not showing up to vote for Obama.* Warning~ Beeped language~*

2008-11-01T12:26:00.000-07:00

HOWL~O~WEEN!

2008-10-28T20:33:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 25th we had our annual Church fall festival/hayride at the Pannell's home. It was great fun.

Kate dressed as a faerie, and wow was that an experience. We planned for her outfit for days. We dyed her leggings yellow and cut them into strips, we bought green short to go over the leggings and a green shirt to match. We found her wings at a party store, we had to dye those too. We bought several cans of halloween hairspray paint to paint Kate's hair and body. We even used some spray glitter. She sparkled in the sunshine. She said that it was very cold when I was spraying the paint on. We painted her arms, legs, neck, feet, even her face. It's unbelieveable that it all washed off with soap and water and some lotion, no problem. Kate even glowed in the dark on the hayride.

Brandon dressed as an Army Soldier. Ready to fight for his country. We even spray painted one of his plastic guns to look like a gun that a soldier might carry. We bought his uniform at a military surplus store. They had lots of neat things in there. We will probably go back sometime soon to do more shopping.

Trunk~or~Treat

2008-10-26T12:37:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Our Chalk Outline

2008-10-23T16:08:00.001-07:00

I saw this on another blog and thought that it was cute.

(Monday)Part 2 of 2- Kate is out of School

2008-10-21T14:39:00.000-07:00

Kate started her day off out of school getting new braces on her bottom teeth. We shopped for Fairy wings and had lunch with Meems. We went to the mall and of course Wal-mart.

Kate is fun to be with. We planned her halloween costume. She is such a smart girl. I wish I had been as smart as she is now, when I was her age.

(Thur-Fri)Part 1 of 2- School Holiday- Brandon is out of School

2008-10-18T19:37:00.000-07:00

On Thursday Morning, Brandon, Jeffrey, and I loaded up in the truck and left for the condo on
Pensacola Beach, courteous of my friend, Sue Kennedy. We dropped our stuff off and then were off to the Naval Aviation Museum for a quick tour. Then we made a stop at a military surplus store for Brandon's Halloween Costume. We made it to the Condo early in the afternoon just in time for lunch. The boys swam in the pool, kayaked, walked on the shore and had a great time. We woke early on Friday morning to see the sun rise on the beach. We took a quick ride on the trolley and rowed the kayak some more. Brandon and Jeffrey had a genuine great time.

On Friday Tim came out and after school, Kate was able to join us. She also enjoyed the kayak. Unfortunately, the weather changed and got significantly cooler and very windy. We left the beach on Saturday morning around 9 am.

Beach Night

2008-09-29T17:19:00.001-07:00

On Saturday night we went to Navarre Beach, just to walk along the shore and listen to the waves and feel the sand between our toes. The children ran and played, turned flips and had a general fun time. We saw a couple of people fishing. It was very relaxing.

2008-09-29T17:16:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Mexican Fiesta

2008-09-20T19:17:00.002-07:00

We had a Mexican Fiesta at church on Saturday night. I was in charge of the entertainment. I made this photo-op cut-out for everyone to pose for photos with. It was so fun.

2008-09-20T19:17:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

2008-09-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Football Jamboree

2008-08-31T20:58:00.000-07:00

Brandon had his 1st Little League Football Game on Saturday. He and Jeffy had a great time. It was really hot. Go Jaguars!

The Frederickson's came out to cheer Brandon on for his games earlier in the day. Then the Rondeau's went to see Tyler's games later in the afternoon.

Tyler OWNED the field!

Tyler played several positions including Quarterback. Here, he is passing the ball off to the Runningback.

Goodbye Elder Harris!

2008-08-29T20:29:00.001-07:00

On August 27th we had dinner with Elder Harris. He is going home to Idaho soon. Our lives have been so much richer because we were privileged to meet him and learn from him. Keep the Faith Elder Harris, we will see you soon.
~Love, The Rondeau's~

Family Photos

2008-08-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

Well, today we did not have church because of the expected Tropical Storm that didn't really show up. So we decided to do our long needed family photos. Thanks Jenna for providing the finger to click the camera and some great pose suggestions. We laughed a great deal and wouldn't you know it, the photographers kids were the worst posers.

A New School Year!

2008-08-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

Kate is now in the 9th grade. She started Milton High School this year. WOW! I can't believe how she is growing up. I am so proud of her, she is such a good girl. She will also attend Seminary at the Church. This is such a great opportunity for her.

Kate attends Young Women's on Wednesday evenings at the church. She always has such fun there.

Brandon started 3rd grade. He is attending Santa
Rosa Christian School. He really likes it there. His friend Jeffy Stewart attends there also. Brandon has several friends from baseball that go there too.

Brandon is playing little league football this year in East Milton. He and Jeffy are on the same team.
Brandon is still involved with cubscouting, he is currently working on his Bear Badge.

Tim will be attending classes @ PJC. He will be working on his Bachelor's Degree. He wants to teach. Tim of course will continue to work full-time for Mediacom. He is doing exceptionally well. Which is par-for the course.

Allison is back at B. T. Washington High School. This is my 4th school year. I really enjoy getting into the classroom to teach. I will be returning to college in the winter. I hope to do mostly online classes. It is pretty hard already having a full-time job, a photography business, family responsibilities, cub scouts and extra-curriculars, I hope that my head doesn't explode with all of the stuff that I am going to be putting into it.

August 23, 2008

2008-08-23T20:39:00.001-07:00

Wow! I am excited. I've wanted to do this for a while, now I am taking the time to do it.
Hopefully this will be a way for all of our family to keep up with us.

The Rondeau Family

Kate is a Senior

Mountain Cabin in Joe's Reservior

Sunday Drive

Seven Peaks

Long Drives, Funerals, Sleepless Nights, Friends

BYU Visit

Pineview Reservior July

Happy Birthday Tim

Independence Day Celebration

Brandon's Piano Recital

Cabela's is like a Museum

36 lbs of Apples

Young Women Fundraiser for Girls Camp

Our Saturday @ Putt-Putt

Kate got the Job!

Disneyland 4-2011

Brandon is 12 years old! Happy Birthday

Kate's 17th Birthday

A Fun Family Weekend

New Years Eve

Sledding In Happy Hollow

Sledding In West Bountiful

Christmas Family Photos

Kate's Christmas Dance

Sledding

Park City

Autumn is Upon Us!!

Halloween

Bingham Canyon Copper Mine

DRIVING~ Watch out world!

Boy Scout Camp

The Braces are GONE!!

STRAWBERRY PICKIN'

Tim's New Calling

Young Women Recognition

Happy Birthday Brandon

The Prom

Crossover Ceremony

Happy Birthday Kate

Chchchchanges~

Wave your arms!

Virtue

Christmas Day

Visiting Teaching

My New Calling

First Day of School

Brandon's Archery

The Great Swing

Leap of Faith

Brandon on the Blob

Happy Birthday

RONDEAU RULES

Happy 4th of July

Happy Anniversary

Snorkeling

Swimming in the Pool~ Finally!

Trying To Keep Cool!

Our Wednesday Activity

Kung-Fu and Art

Big Kahuna - Mediacom Company Party

~Thoroughly Modern Millie~

EXPLORIUM

EAGLE DAY "TRACK and FIELD"

Birdhouse

Dinner At the Casino

Camping at Munson

Painting Model Airplanes

Brandon is TEN!

Cub Scouts ~ Blue & Gold Banquet

~Pinewood Derby~ Off to the Races!

*Military Ball*

Kate's 15th Birthday

Christmas Day!

Our newest nephew Caleb is here!

Photos With Santa

Ward Thanksgiving Activity Slideshow

Kate's Play ~A MidSummer Night's Dream~

I DID IT! Yes, I admit it. I DID IT!

HOWL~O~WEEN!

Military Ball