Second Generation of Cousins in Provo - - And other places!!!

WOW!!!!! I can't believe that no one has posted to this blog since February. Caitlin was kind enough to send pictures to her grandma and grandpa - Aunt Marion and Uncle Dick, so . . . that got forwarded to me and I thought that I would post to the family web site. Isn't this cool - the second generation of cousins hanging out in Provo!!!!!

These pictures include Shane Bell, Cade Peirce, Kristen Jensen, Caitlin Jenne and Camille Burgess.

Caitlin Jenne will be a senior in college this fall and Steven Faulkner will graduate from University of Wisconsin with a double major in engineering mechanics and math this December. Melissa Faulkner and Scott Peirce will both graduate from high school on June 13th and unfortunately their graduations are on the same day and at the same time - - - in 2 different locations. Which puts Dick and Hazel in terrible circumstances.

Melissa Faulkner is heading off to University of Wisconsin, where she will be the first Division I NCAA athlete in the family. Melissa has made it onto the crew team and will be rowing for last year's NCAA champions.

Steven Faulkner is the team leader for the Univ. of Wisconsin Formula SAE Racing Team. They won the world championships last year and head off to Detroit in another month to defend their title and this year mom (Lydia) gets to go watch. They are leaving for a new formula competition in Virginia on Tues. We wonder if that young man actually goes to school anymore? Steven decided to become the ultimate fan, following the Badger faithful to the NCAA tournament, starting in Omaha. He actually made it onto national television, thanks to the red suit, and the YOU TUBE link is posted here. (Yes, he bleached his hair to match and it didn't come out quite all the way white). What faithful sports fans will do for their teams is astounding. Ken actually joined Steven for the Sweet 16. They drove all the way to Detroit together when Wisconsin made it that far, but Ken did not have to die his hair for the occasion or wear the white suit.

See this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nAD6aDFyAs

Dave Wilcox actually graduates with a Masters in Finance from University of San Francisco in another couple of weeks. Matthew and Jared are busy playing baseball and both will be on swim team this summer. Jared made it all the way across the pool which entitles him to 6 and Under status. Kate is bouncing . . . and jumping . . . and dancing . . . and never stops moving . . and Dave says she is the best athlete in the family. Both Kate and Matthew celebrate their birthdays this Tues., April 22.

Cade Peirce is returning from Provo for the summer and he and Scott are planning on making lots of money before they both head back in August. Gregor of course, is still climbing. He made it to the MENS final in the National ABS (American Bouldering Series) rock climbing competition in February even though he is only a junior climber. He was the youngest competitor in the division and actually did quite well before a fall took him out. But the old guys better watch out because Gregor is quick on their heels and ready to take them out in next year's nationals. The entire family went to Denver to see the competition - even Cade drove up from Provo.

Sydney Peirce and KC Faulkner both graduate from middle school this year and will head off to high school next year . . . and Seminary!!!!!

It is time for everyone else to check in, post pictures and keep us up to date on the family activities!!! And Liz - has the snow melted yet??? Time to plan another family reunion as soon as Dick and Marion get home. Did I hear someone mention Hawaii?????

Lydia