2008 "A Year In Review"

Well, I could probably win the world's worst blogger award. With 2009 I hope to do a little better. It's not a huge priority for me. It's just something that's sorta fun, and if I get around to it fine and if not that's fine too. Since I started the Quigley blog late in the year, I thought I would do a recap of our family's events for 2008. So here we go... We, (I say we, because it truly turns into a family event) started the year knee deep in high school drill team. Katie and the Cardinelle's that is. There were some weeks we hardly saw her. In January that hard work paid off and we took the region 1 title for the second year in a row. Whoohoo! I will have to say it was pretty awesome!












They finished the year going to Florida and coming home the "Grand Nationals Champions"!
It was so time consuming that Katie decided not to try out again. I don't think she has ever regretted her decision, and it has been nice to have our daughter back.
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In the spring my nephew Nick Hendershot got married to Niki Cook. Yes, Nick & Niki! It is always a fun occasion to gather for a wedding!

The Bride and Groom

Cute cousins!

My Dad and Marci

Jason dancing with Grandma Mattson

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Nathan turned 13 on June 7th! Oh no... another teenager!
He got his first set of golf clubs for his birthday.

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July was a full month for everyone. We went hiking Adams canyon on the fourth. This was the first time Emily's boyfriend Judd joined us. I guess we didn't scare him too bad because he came back.

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Katie turned 17!!

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Mick's parents went to the temple for the last time together to do sealings for their ancestors. It was quite the event and well worth it!

We got permission from the temple workers to have them leave in their white clothes and change at home since that would be easier. On the way home their car battery went dead in the middle of the road. We caused quite a traffic jam while we tried to jump the car and had them change from one car to another in their "whites". Yes, we got some interesting looks! Thanks to Mick's sister Susan for making this day happen!

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Lake Powell was awesome in 2008. Their were no house boat problems and no broken legs!!! Yeah!

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In August, and after a lot of sweat and tears, Lacey graduated from UVU with a degree in psychology. So on 08/08/08, we threw her a surprise party!

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On September 21, my mother Sharon Glauser Mattson, celebrated her 7oth birthday. We had a fun birthday dinner for her at Archiblads Restaurant. After dinner we showed a slide show tribute with pictures of her entire life.

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Homecoming 2008

Katie and Danny
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Emily ran her first marathon on October 4th in St. George. It was a chilly, rainy day, but that didn't slow her down. Most of the family was there to see her cross the finish line. Then we waited for uncle Lon to finish. Congratulations Emily and Lon!

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On Saturday November 8, Mick's dad Herald Mickey Quigley I, passed away with his family at his side. He was two days from turning 80 years old. He lived a full and wonderful life and was an example to all. Our niece, and his granddaughter Heather Krantz, died about six weeks earlier. The following picture is of Heather and Grandpa shortly after they started their chemotherapy treatments.

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We ended the year with a wonderful Christmas. Reflecting on our Saviors birth, life and ministry. Spending time with family and friends. We are indeed blessed in so many ways!

Grandma dancing for the grandkids

Who are these hoolagans?

Our family's wish for each one of us for the coming year, is to be kind and loving, and continue to have joy in these dismal times, and live our lives with no regrets. Bring on 2009!