Grandpa Maxwell's big birthday bash

My grandpa Maxwell turned 80 years old on September 20th, and so to celebrate, grandma Maxwell threw a big party! It was quite the occasion since around 100 people came to see him on his big day! There were pictures everywhere of grandpa, and many different pieces of art that he had made were in one corner. Grandpa used to be quite the artist. Pictures were taken of grandpa, family and friends. Once again here are some pictures that were taken of the big event.



Grandpa at 80 years old.



Grandpa and grandma with their family.

Grandpa, Jack Maxwell, with his construction partners.

Tyson playing with a chair in the hallway. He didn't want

to socialize.

Grandpa in his WWII uniform. He was a weather man in

the Atlantic.

Swimming fun

Four two weeks this summer Cubby, Willy, mom, and me went down to Cedar City for swimming lessons at the college pool. Jess and Tys would come and watch Willy, Cubs and I swim our little hearts out almost every day. After tons of lap swimming and practice at the Community Pool after lessons the three of us became much better swimmers. Cubby and I also learned how to dive off the diving blocks to race, and after many belly flops we could each almost do it correctly. Almost. At the end of the two weeks the three of us were all very tired and the chlorine that we swam in almost every day could still be smelled in Cubby's and mine hair even after showering. But that smell has died down thankfully. Anyway, here are some slightly fuzzy pictures that photographer mom, with the help of jess, took.

Jumping off Grover Bridge

One hot July day last month, my friend Amy and I decided to jump off the Grover Bridge in Star Valley. I was a little scared to jump off the bridge since its about a 12 or 13 foot jump. But I went anyway to see if I might change my mind and decide to jump off. When we got to the bridge it was way cold for July since it had been raining all afternoon, and I didnt want to get wet very badly. But I still got onto the side and jumped off at the same time with my friend. It was super fun and not really scary-if you didnt think about how far a jump it was. Mom was there, being the photographer of the fabulous event, and so here are some pictures.

A little Little League

For the last 8 weeks Willy has been played on a Minor League baseball team called the Royals. When it was all said and done the team took second place. His family was very supportive and endured all kinds of weather to watch the games. Sun, rain , sleet and even snow! This is Star Valley where if you don't like the weather just wait an hour and it will change! Some of the positions Will played were short stop, first, second ,and third bases, and outfield.



Will batting at one of his games

Will smacking a ball into the outfield

The family watching Will play

Another one of the family watching.

Will bunting a baseball into the field

Sunday Afternoon

On a sunday afternoon when the fam was still here visiting, Aunty Joie snuck around the house and took pictures of everyone enjoying the afternoon. Here are some of the pictures she took:


Jess taking a quick sleep on the couch. Dusty sleeping in the recliner
Mom and I laying out.
Cubby and Tys swinging on a swing.
Sara waking up from a long nap.

Art's first haircut

On the saturday before Sara's talk on church almost the whole challis family came up to see Sara. We were all talking when suddenly dad asked uncle Art if he wanted to have a haircut. He didnt want to but all of us pressured him into doing it. So then dad cut his hair. We all watched him do it too. It almost an hour so it was quite the ordeal. Here are some pictures of "Art's first haircut" and the fam.

The whole family watching the haircut

Dad cutting Art's hair
Jess, Lauren and Sara
Mom looking gorgeous
Cubby, Ashley, and I

Sara's Home!!!

On Tuesday last week, we went and picked up Sara from the Jackson Airport!! Everyone was trying not to cry-except for Sara. She was practically sobbing. But thats ok. We hung around the airport waiting for her luggage but it never came around on the baggage claim. Finally we went and asked a lady for help. She told us that Sara's bags were still in Denver, and that they would come on a later flight. So then we left and drove home. At home Sara saw the sign we had painted for her the night before. She started crying again. We took the things she had with her inside the house and she got settled in. That night we had a mini party after Sara got released. We toasted to her and everyone was super happy. The next day Sara's luggage came at 8:00. Sara gave a card to the man who brought her the luggage. She explained the church to him and it was kind of awkward when he wasn't interested. So anyways, Sara has been home exactly a week. She got a job at the Maverik Office filing things and I think she is trying to find another job. We cant believe she is finally home. It seems like she's never been gone sometimes. But we all know she has been gone and has served a wonderful mission.

Sara getting off the airplane
Sara and Dad

Sara posing in front of the sign we all made for her
Sara in front of the sign the whole family made for her the night before.