This is our daughter Sue Peebler, 39 years young, we are so proud of her...

Let me tell you about her, on June 1 2008 the place that she works part time is called Sorenson Communication. They are a nationwide company that is headquartered right here in Salt Lake City. They put out a challenge for all of there employees to be physically fit, and said that they would give as a prize, $500.00 to the first person that walked and ran to Disney Land from Salt Lake City , which is 680 miles. Everyone in the company was given the same opportunity. Sorenson's have 85 centers with app. 2500 employees through out the United States.

So on June 1st Sue started her trek to Disney Land by walking and running. Each employee was given (those that wanted) a walk monitor. Which would record the number of mikes you walked each day. Sue said that she would walk between 2 to 4 miles a day depending on how busy she was. But it would not record the running part, so you had to keep track and then each week email to the company what she had done. Besides running on her own she did the Burley Idaho Spudman Triathlon which was a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike ride and 6 mile run. She also ran the Murray Fun Days 5K with the kids 1/2 mile run (she ran along side with Corbin for moral support). She did the Little Red Riding Hood 100 mile bike ride and the Logan M S 100 mile bike ride. Sue always said, I sure with that I could count some of this bike riding. Along with taking care of her 3 daughters and a husband, she has been one busy gal.

So today at 8:23 AM after her 10 mile run she emailed them that she had reached her goal, 680.7 miles. She thinks that she is the first one to reach Disney Land. Sue told me that in the last 3 days she's had to run 32 miles. You figure it out, from June 1st to August 13th is 74 days, divided by 680 miles is 9.1 miles per day walking and running. Boy am I tired just figuring it out..................

Sue, mom and I are sooooooooo proud of you...............What a great accomplishment............

In her email she told them that she wanted to fly home, no way was she going to run home. We'll let you all know what the final out come is. But we all feel that she won after talking to others that were doing it and those in charge. GREAT JOB SUE...............

#14 for Lynda and I........Oakley Mikelle Packer

Oakley delievered on August 4th 2008 at 5:15 PM. She weighted 7lbs 13 oz. and was 20 in. long. Her hair is very dark, just like I think Corys was when he was born. When Austin was born he was 3lbs 14 oz. Mikelle thinks that Oakley is huge. Well guess what, compared to her big brother she is.

Here she is, in a red (goUtes) bow that her dad choose for her. Go figure...... Darn cute....huh....

Here's the tired, very glad it's over (the delievery) and proud mom.

Here's the proud dad.

Austin is not quite sure about this new little one that everyone is making such a fuss about.

Here is the family of 4. Cory playing the part of DAD, Austin playing the part of BIG BROTHER, Mikelle playing the part of MOM, and Oakley playing the part of LITTLE SISTER.

Sydney Kay Peebler 8 & Baptized

Sydney turned 8 on June 16th and was baptized August 2nd. I needed to blog her baptism because her mom, as wonderful as she is, is not a blogger.
Sydney is Lynda and my first grand child to be baptized. She's the first with only 13 more to go. As of right now.
Syd, grandma and I are so very proud of you. We love you very much.

Here Sydney in her new dress her mom bought, notice the wet hair look.

John and Sydney standing in front of a picture of Christ and John the Baptist in the room where the font is.

Here are the proud parents and of course the girl of the day, Sydney.

Spudman 2008, I have 2 children that are not to smart, and 3 in-law children that are not to smart either. But Lynda and I sure are proud of them....

July 25th, me, Lynda, Sue, John,Kevin,Lisa,Kim & A J met at Kim's house to head to Burley, Idaho to participate in there annal Spudman Triathlon on Saturday the 26th.

We had to stay at Jerome, Idaho which is 40 miles further than Burley because that was the only place that we could get some rooms. John might be not so smart because doing the triathlon but he sure was smart when he has already reserved us some rooms in Burley for next year. Good on you John.........

The swim is probably the least favorite of each one, but they all improved there swim times from last year. This year A J didn't swallow the river. We taught him to keep his mouth shut..

The bike ride everyone does a good job and doesn't mind it to bad but for Kev & John it's there strong suit......

The run is the best for A J, Sue & Lisa. They feel most comfortable doing the run. For Sue she has been running so much she cut off more than 15 min. off her overall time from last years event. She's almost to Disney Land. Good going Sue...........

Those that didn't participate, Me (real smart) Lynda (very smart) & Kim ( pregnant & very very smart). The not so smart ones did fantastic and we are so very proud of them. We are also very glad that now one drowned, fell off there bike of broke a foot or ankle. A 60 year old man from Provo drowned about half way through the mile swim.

Below are some pictures of the event. Hope you all enjoy.



We met at Kim & A J's house. Here's John, with 4 bikes on, he is one proud BOY...........

We park on the golf course driving range. What a great place to sit down to get all of your stuff ready for the next morning. You all can see what I do best.........

Boy are we handsome or what?

Man, how do you get these things on? Says A J ............

Lisa and Sue, snug as a bug in a rug. Boy are these tight.

This is one of seven waves to start the swim.

Here comes Kevin, just hating this run.

A J sprinted past this dude for a strong finish.

John screaming and hollering at the finish as he usually does.

Sue and Lisa sprinting to the finish. Long legs usually win but this time they crossed together.

Smiles for all because there are done

The busiest day of the year....the.4th of July

This is the day that we start at about 7am and don't get home until midnight. This years agenda was get to Murray Park so the whole family can run in the Murray Fun Days 5 K and half mile run for the kids. 17 of 26 ran this year. The nine that didn't had some very good excuses, they were......5 months old, 3-2-and 2 years old, pregnant, and then the rest for a variety of reason, take your pick. Lazy-out of shape-sore feet and then my reason, I'm just smarter than the rest ! ! ! ! !
After prize drawings were won and medals awarded we watched the parade and then headed over to grandma Ericksons to have our annaul breakfast with Carolyn and Pats family.
After breakfast we headed over to Homecoming Ave. to slip-n-slide, small pool for the little ones, a trip up to the Village pool (boy did the 26 of us take over the pool) and then back to the house for grilled hamburgers with all the toppings, fruit, pop, creamies (didn't have time for homemade ice cream) and anything else you could find to eat.
Then at about 6 0'clock Lynda and I said, when you leave turn out the light and close the door. We left to pick up Kim and AJ to head up to the Oakley rodeo which we have gone to with AJ's family for the past 4 years. Those that got left, hung out until they headed back over to grandma Ericksons house to watch the Murray Park fireworks.
Home about midnight and then crash for what we hoped would be a good nights sleep.
the 4th of July has to be the busiest day for us of the entire year............

Grand kids and there medals with a couple of friends....

Kim (pregnant) and Lynda walking and running the 5K....

Breakfast at Grandma Ericksons with Pat and Carolyns family....

Slip-in-sliding at our house....No Cory is not in line....

Next time you see Lynda ask her about the big pool she bought....

If you can't run fast enogh to get a good slide then AJ will pick you up and throw you....

Two good lookin dudes at the Oakey Rodeo....

It might have been a long and tiring day but as always being with family makes it all worth while.

Packer family update

Here is a quick update on the Packer Fam. We had a birthday party at Sue and Johns good friends, Jes and Aneita's house for my granddaughter Sydney that turned 8. She will be baptized in August. Thanks Sue and John and Jes and Aneita for the great party.

All of the kids enjoying playing on that great playground. Even some of the big kids.

All of my wonderful children- Kim, Cory, Chris, Kurt, Kevin, Sue, Lynda, Blair

My 12 great grandchildren without Connor and 2 on the way, Mikelle and Kim

2nd Annual Jack & Wilma Packer, Family Reunion

August 16th 2008

Put this date on your calendar

Here are a few memories from the 1st annual Jack & Wilma Packer family reunion. Good job Randy & Sharon, are you sure you wouldn't like to do it again this year ? ? ? ? Oh Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We all had a great time being together, hope you all can make it again this year. More information to come, later.

FOREVER, Your favorite Brother and Uncle.........BLAIR.......