Eliason Family Taco Bell Challenge

Hey Everybody -

I am issuing a challenge for the week. Jana sent me a text on Monday, saying that she was craving Taco Bell, and then she went and bought it. Paul then proceeded to text me today, and he was eating Taco Bell for lunch! So the challenge has begun, and it is as follows: can we get an Eliason to eat Taco Bell every day this week? The challenge is on, and the goal is to have all of us eat there, and then post (and if possible, post a picture) about your Taco Bell experience.

If that doesn't bring the family closer together, who knows what will!

Mark

More pictures

The brothers...

Mark and Jana

Relaxing at Scott and Emily's...

September 15

We are in Williams, Arizona, where Clair will work one month. I just wanted to send you a cute picture of Shannon, dressed for our BYU celebration party when they played Oklahoma. Quite a game!

The other pictures are of Ben, Bela, and Chandler's sealing day. They were sealed September 12, 2009 in the Boise Temple. It was a very special day. The sealer gave a very nice message in which he spoke of the "power" that comes with this temple ordinance. He also talked of the need for husbands to cherish and honor their wives, to be able to say, "I'm sorry," and for the wife to forgive. He reminded us all that this life is only a short part

of eternity and we should remember all that came before and look toward all that will still come. If any of you remember more, please share with us. Thanks to all who came--and tried to come... We missed those not there.

Love,

Mom

The Rockin' Weekend

Howdy everybody!

It sure was great to see almost everyone this weekend. It's always fun when our family gets together, because there are just so many people to talk to. And, you should all know, Jana had a GREAT time with everyone. And, she asked me to post on the blog the fact that SHE JUST ATE TACO BELL TODAY. She ordered a chalupa and a soft taco; apparently, all of our talk about TB endowed her with a hankering for some authentic Mexican food. So it looks like she's been officially initiated.

Teton Hike photos

Here are some photos of our hike.

Mom

Hike in the Tetons

Paul, Dad and I took a 20 mile (or more in my estimation!) hike through the Tetons from the Driggs side to the Jackson side. We hiked for 12 hours with only a half hour rest at lunch. In fact toward the end we were jogging in spurts because we had to catch the last boat across Jenny Lake or we would have to walk another two miles.
It was a beautiful hike. We started out when it was barely light. Early in the hike we saw several moose. One pair of moose tried to block our path, but after watching them for a while we made a circle around them and continued on down the trail. At one point it seemed like the male would charge at us, but then changed his mind. Moose can be mean.
We climbed up through fields of wildflowers as tall as our shoulders. When we got to the top of Hurricane Pass we sat just in front of the Tetons and had lunch. Table Mountain was to our left and the Tetons to the right. After lunch we climbed down into the valley of the South Cascade Fork. We passed glaciers which melted into small streams. At one point the glacier water formed a green lake, then the various streams combined to get larger and larger, all the time cascading down the mountains and passing through green meadows of flowers. It was beautiful!
I hope you enjoy our pictures! Sorry, only 5 pictures were allowed. I am not sure they loaded. I will try later.

Wow! I think I finally figured out how to post something! I will send a longer post later, but just wanted you all to know that Dad sent a letter in last week but it is under "Comments" on Jennifer's post. So if you want to read it, go there.
Love,
Mom

Eliason Family Spotlight: Jon Eliason

Okay everybody - in an attempt to really get the ball rolling here, I'm going to start reaching out to people to write posts about themselves. We're starting with the famous Jon Eliason, and we'll go from there. Feel free to comment, etc.

Sibling Spotlight! WOOT WOOT!

Name: Jon David Eliason

Birthdate/Place: 2/16/71

Current Location: Gilbert, AZ (Val Vista Lakes!! baby)

Favorite food as of late: Mexican

Best book you have read recently and what you liked about it: Biography of the Constitution. Hands down, the best book on the constitution, everyone should read it.

Signature Dance Move: Lawn Mower or Grocery Shopping

What do you think is the most popular story that is told about YOU at family get togethers? Getting stuck in the mud, taking a short cut. Is it accurate? Yes.


Favorite family story not about you: Keep the Dooo shut, or Grandpa Eliason the seal hunter (sorry Anne!!) Or Nate trying to control bees.... not too smart there.

Most interesting thing you are doing at work these days: Murder case, DUI cases actually are more complicated.

One big goal that you are working on right now: Losing weight by working out and eating better.

Favorite thing on the menu at Taco Bell: Crunchwrap Supreme