Katherine is Steve's wife. She is the youngest of six children. She has two brothers and three sisters who I think really did treat her like the "youngest child". I have watched how she sticks up for Denise and even David if I get on their cases for something because of that.

Katherine is one of the first ones to vollunteer to help out when something needs done. She is such a hard worker.

Whether we are out shooting each other or dressing up for Halloween, she has a great sence of humor! She is a good mother and a wonderful wife who loves her family and the gospel. We all love her very much for all of these qualities and much more.

• Katherine loves to read
• Helps her Dad at his Chiropractic Office once a week
• Teaches the Nine year olds in Primary and is the unofficial Webelo Leader (with Steve)

Super Bowl and Dad's Birthday

I neglected to mention Dad's birthday on the 16th of January. If you look on Denise's facebook you will see, and hear, us sing happy birthday to him. Years ago someone mentioned how badly everyone sounded when they sang Happy Birthday and it has gotten worse with each birthday since. They all have fun doing it. It used to drive my dad crazy. I don't think he ever really understood the Garner humor.

We went over to Stephanie's tonight for dinner and to watch the Super Bowl. Dad had to go to a Stake Priesthood meeting. Everyone said that he should skip the meeting and stay home with us but he was good and went to his meeting. One of the many reasons I love him so much is because of his love of the gospel. He is steady in his belief and has a strong testimony. He came home from his meeting and watched the second half with us and was happy.

We were all rooting for the Colts because Austin Collie plays for them. :(

Steve

Steve is the our sixth child. He was the oldest of "the little kids". He was and still is a great example to all of his brothers and sisters.

I always tried to take the kids about once a year to get their pictures taken until they were in school. Steve hated his picture taken by anyone who he didn't know. Every time we would try, he would start crying. He had to be bribed with an icecream cone to get this one and it took 25 minutes to get one this good! He was very shy and quiet when he was little. I don't remember how he got hurt so many times but around his birthday every year he would cut his lip, have a bump on his head or he would be sick. September wasn't a good month for him. He never complained about anything. He didn't cry much either. . . . except when we wanted a picture. :) He grew up to be just as pleasant. He married Katherine and has three wonderful kids.

• Steve's second year at South Middle School (the same school I work at) teaching band and jazz band. Also is the Assist. Marching Band Director at the High school
• He is the Webelo Leader and co-teaches the nine year olds in Primary with Katherine.

This is Steve's Halloween costume. He was a lumber jack . . . I think.

Steve in the parad with the jr. high band.

At Thanksgiving some of the kids went to the jr. high to play football. They did some broad jumping too!

Diana!

Diana is married to Craig. She is the sweetest person and loves her family very much. We are truely blest to have her in our family. Diana has three brothers and two sisters. While growing up she moved around the country with her family and even lived in Canada for a while. We are lucky that her family settled in Utah so her and Craig could meet. They actually met on line and fell in love. They have had two children but sweet Baily is with Heavenly Father.

• Diana works at Super Cuts
• Has her own vinal letter boutique called Baily Girl Boutique
• She serves in the Nursery at Church

Craig

Craig lives in Utah with his cute wife Diana. They have an adorable little boy named Cooper. I love watching all the boys when they get together. They are so funny! David isn't in the picture but they are in his room! He was probable off somewhere with Ayla. ;) Craig has always been a fun kid. I still see him as that cute little boy running around and trying to do everything his big brothers did.

• Has worked at IFA for two and a half years
• Going to school at Steven Heniger in the field of Medical Specialties
• Loves going to the games with Dad and the boys
• Loves being a dad!

David has been very happy lately. He came home from his mission in 2007 and seemed lost for awhile. He's got things going from him now. He has always been fun to be around and even if no one else was laughing, Denise would be. He just makes her laugh.

• He is working at Advocates for Inclusion (AFI)
• He teaches Sunday School in the Singles Ward
• You seldom see him without Ayla Powel by his side. We all love her!

Denise

Denise came in and looked at the blog. I told her I was going to talk about each of the kids and their families starting with Lynne. She jokingly told me that she was always last. I thought about it today and she really is. She is the most patient person I have ever known. She was the last one to come into our family but I think it was because she was so special. I've always thought how she has always gotten along with everyone one of us and how much she has had to put up with all her older brothers. Not only did she put up with them but she's done it with adoring love toward them. I love her patietience, loyalty, and kindness toward others. I decided to start with her first.

Denise:

• Works at Seagul Book Store
  
• She has a lot of fun with her friends . . . movies, hanging out, even taking a trip to Salt Lake with them last summer.
  
• She serves as the activities chairman in the Singles Ward