COOK CHRONICLES

January – March 2015

Birthdays and Anniversaries

JANUARY
1 Eldon Silas & Courtney Jo King Koyle (2005)
3 Ivie Webster (2002) - Heidi
5 Sonya Nye Koyle
6 Jordan Cook & Sonya Nye Koyle (2007)

6 Brycen Carver Whelchel (2014)
8 MARY HENDRIX COOK
9 Seth Hendrix Wood (2010) - Emilee
12 Emilee Cook Wood (1978)   
12 Keith Stewart Cook (1984)   
13 Matthew Orvin and Lindsay Memmott Cook (2011)

17 Mayla Jean Cook (2014) - Derek
23 Matthew Glen Koyle (1980)   
24 Ryan Bradford Cook (1985)   
27 Kenzie Cook (2009) - Derek
30 Tyler Allen Cook (2001) - Seth
   
FEBRUARY   
5 Jennifer Lynne Reynolds (2014) – Jordan

6 Emmalene Abigail Koyle (2013) - Eldon

7 Lorinda & Jay Marvin Jones (1986)
8 Rachel Jones Bench (1990)
11 Karina Jones (1992)
13 Heidi & Justin Brent Webster (1999)
15 Tanner Cook (1995)
15 Derek James and Ashley Marie Morgan Cook (2007)
16 Spencer Blair Cook (1988)

17 Jami Walton Cook
18 Jedediah Ralph Romig   
19 Landon Trey Cook (2002) - Mark
23 Ruth Makenzie Koyle (2006) - Matthew
23 Abram LaVar Cook (2010) - Ryan
25 Karyna Marie Cook (1999) - Seth
25 Hannah Celeste Reynolds (2009) - Jordan

26 Morgan Louisa Koyle (2014) - Jordan
28 Ethan Andrew Cook (2004) - Mark

MARCH
5 Daniel Elijah Koyle (2013) - Matthew

11 Elise Reynolds (1980)
12 Morgan Cook (2003) - Neil
15 CORWIN J COOK   
15 Danna & Don Silas Koyle (1979)
16 Natalie Grace DeCampos (2007) - Kirsten
16 Eric Daniel Reynolds (2009) – Daniel

16 Hendrix Crookston Cook (2013) - Jesse
21 Alexa Renee Koyle (2010) - Jordan
22 John Joseph Keenan, IV (1999) - Kandace
23 HELEN MARY DREDGE COOK
23 Mallory Keenan (2006) - Kandace

25 Levi Keith Cook (2011) – Derek

26 Ethan Price (2006) - Keith
28 DON SILAS KOYLE   
30 KARLEEN COOK KIFFER
30 Robert Daniel & Tiffany Mock Cook (2001)

Upcoming Baptism:  Natalie DeCampos turns 8 March  16^th                               

FAMILY REUNION NOTES --

One hundred people gathered at Downata Springs in July—thanks to all!  The food was great and the company even greater! Following are the awards (which Karleen forgot and left in Provo—so if you are  a winner, please go buy yourself a treat!)

Traveled most miles – Tie: 

·        Randy /Milky Way/ -- who flew from Michigan via Boston and San Francisco)

·        Travis and Andrea Thomas /Mars Bars/—who drove from Albuquerque, NM, with all of their children!

Most like Grandma Cook /Bit-o-Honey/ – Ashley Romig, who like her Grandmother is a busy Mom and always on the go helping others.

Looks most like Grandma (Mary) Cookie /Whatchamacallit/ - Danna

Looks most like Grandpa (Junior) Cook /Snickers/ - Lyndon—hands down, no competition!

Most talented /Starbursts/ - The Travis and Andrea Thomas Family!

Newest “Cook” /Smarties/ - Jamie Cook (Neil’s wife)

Youngest “Cook” /Baby Ruth/ - Nathan Thomas – 2 ½ months

Oldest “Cook” (not including Grandma) /Jolly Ranchers/ – Cousin Jimmy Cook

Craftiest /Butterfingers/ - Courtney Koyle, Debbie Cook, Janey Cook, and Joanne Cook

Most Outrageously Fun /Good & Plenty/ - Marilyn (can’t understand why she didn’t like “mush” for breakfast?!)

Family who had the Highest Percentage in Attendance /Mounds/ - Don and Danna Koyle

NEW ADDITIONS

Andrew Montgomery Cook

Arrived Saturday, August 30^th

the day before Phillip and Brittney’s first anniversary!

Madilyn Crane

Was Welcomed Levi, Heather, and Landon

Monday, October 6^th

Emma Charlotte Cook

Was welcomed by Lindsay, Matt, and Benson

Sunday, November 23rd

NEW ADDITIONS WE’RE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING:

Daniel and Crystal Reynolds – January (boy)

Jordan and Sonya Koyle – April (girl)

Jesse and Debbie Cook – June (girl)

Neil and Amber Cook – June

Logan and Joycelyn Cook - June

FAMILY NEWS:

Lyndon and Debbie:

The Sandy Cooks are doing just fine.  No news is good news!  Although Dallen is home from Japan and heading back to school!

Ed:

Tasia is engaged to Jacob Thompson—they are planning a May wedding.

Danna and Don:

Status Quo at the Koyle house.  Jared and Jen have returned to Utah.  Status Quo at the Koyle house.  Jared and Jen have returned to Utah.   Jordan and Sonya are finally expecting #2, another little girl and are VERY excited.  Alexa can’t wait for her baby sister to get here; the little one is due the beginning of June.  Also, Jordan just graduated in December with his masters degree in Industrial Hygiene (Public Health Services).  He is in Rhode Island for his Naval Officer training (Boot Camp or the equivalent for officers) and will be gone for 5 weeks for training. We are being sent to our first duty station, Japan. We will be at a Navy hospital base about 30 miles south of Tokyo and will be stationed there for 3 years.  Rachelle is surviving her first year at Utah State.

Karleen and Ken:

Amber moved to Huntington Beach just after the first of the year.  She’s practicing Karate with some of the great sensais in the area for the next six months.  Aaron is working for AAA Moving Company—really loves the Ketchikan stairs!  James has completed his Bachelors in Accounting—and is working for the Utah Department of Natural Resources as an auditor.  He and Courtney are anxiously looking forward to moving into bigger digs next month.

Ken and Karleen are looking forward to their spring temple trip—with a stop in Salt Lake City to visit grandchildren and Grandma.  Karleen was recently called to serve as the Compassionate Service Coordinator.

Randy and Joanne:

Randy and Joanne have moved to Utah—their new address is:  1269 Mahogany Drive, Fruit Heights, UT 84037.  Adam is able to visit with them more frequently.  Randy is traveling more than ever, but hopefully it will slow down a bit.  Randy travels a lot for work.  He goes to London, Glasgow and the East Coast telling business men what to do to be more effective and gets paid for it.  Joanne is loving the new house in Fruit Heights Utah, and she has the best tenant downstairs.  She loves having someone at home with her.  In their new ward they serve as Greeters—just kidding!  He is the assistant to the assistant Ward Clerk.  Joanne is a Visiting Supervisor.  Laura is the 16-17 yr old Sunday School Teacher and Relief Society Chorister.  Joanne is working on plans for quilts for Adam and Emma, then a Valentine’s Day one, and some Fourth of July projects.

Seth and Carrie and their family moved into a newly renovated lake house in Michigan.  They are hoping to sell their old home.  All five kids are in school and happy to be closer to the lake for ice skating purposes.  

Adam is living in Pocatello with the Mechams and still loving it.  He has the best sister that takes him to dinosaur exhibits and makes cool things for him.  

Laura is “renting” from her parents and just got a job teaching seminary in Bountiful.  A full time position is hoped for in May.  

Nathan and Tiana are in Bonner’s Ferry; Nate interviews for other jobs, but they really like where they are—and he’s serving as the Elder’s Quorum President.

Matt and Lindsay are in Kirksville, MO going to medical school.  Emma joined their family Nov 23rd.  Their two kids keep them busy.  They will be moving to Utah—in June.  Matt takes the boards in mid-June!

Jaylyne and Craig:

Not a lot has changed with Craig and me.  He has been called as Sunday School President again.  The Bishop has asked him to sit in the back of the chapel and observe who slips out so he can encourage them to attend Sunday School.  I am enjoying teaching Primary with Sister Wilde.  This year, we have six four year olds.  Even after having a class of 4, 5 and 6 year olds, some of whom had already turned 7, just 4 year olds are a shock!  We are trying to plan very active lessons.  

Hugo officially has a PhD.  He defended his dissertation just before their wedding anniversary in December.  In September Hugo, Hugo Von and Leila participated in a long bike trek from Lansing clear up across the Mackinac Bridge at the top of Michigan's "glove."  Kirsten could give you more of the details, but Hugo Von and Leila were among the youngest participants.  

Life is pretty much the same for ever one else, I think. 

Darryl and Mary:

Darryl and Mary are doing great!  Mary has lost 120 pounds and is going to the gym regularly; she and Darryl are eating better, too.  Mary’s Mom and oldest brother died last fall within a few days of each other. 

The Webster's are doing well. Morgan is no longer a Sunbeam, and Ivie is now a teen. Life is moving forward quickly! Heidi has 9 cub scouts to keep her young. Justin is keeping busy with teaching and going back to school.

Vinson and Emilee have some big news-- they are moving back to the Seattle as of NOW.  Vinson has a new job with a medical device company called Verathon. We will be living with Vinson's parents while we look for a place, so we won't have a new address for you until the next newsletter.

We are so excited to be moving closer to family!

Zac is now working as a facilities manager for ATK Aerospace (the old Thiokol).  It’s a different kind of job that keeps him busy!  Homebase is still in Logan.

Les and Janey:

For not having any news, they are quite busy!  Les is making quilts for the grandchildren—he’s completed 15 and has 6 to go!  Janey was called to be the 2^nd Counselor in the Young Women’s today!

Robert and Tiffany and family are in their new home in Anaheim—and loving it!  Tiffany’s cousin Cheyenne, who has been living with them, is engaged and getting married February 14^th.  The lucky young man is a returned missionary from Pocatello—Jerron Batt.

Les also noted the Idaho Falls Temple is closing the middle of March for major renovations until October 2016.

Grandma Cookie:

Grandma just celebrated her 86^th birthday!  Just 14 more to 100!

Lorinda and Jay:

The Joneses are down to a household of 3. Jeremy entered the MTC a week before Christmas and seems to be doing well. He started a new thing called the "Barefoot 100" where he challenges Elders to run around their residence barefooted in the snow. Jay points out, "He's his mother's son."  Lanette used to call me often, because she was bored and needed someone to talk to her. I haven't heard from her much lately, I think it's because of her new calling as her ward's Relief Society President. That really keeps her busy. Karina was invited by a High School friend to go to Washington, DC after Christmas. So she spent 5 days there and flew in late last night. I haven't had a chance to ask her about it, but she has made it obvious that she has no wish to ride a METRO ever again. The rest of us are doing fine and staying out of trouble

Corwin and Marilyn:

These Cooks were unable to respond as they are in jail—will add more—later.