Durtschi Family Reunion

On the fourth of July, our family celebrated 100 years in the Teton Valley. Our Grandfather Alfred Durtschi and his family came to America in 1908 and one year later entered the Teton Valley. We love our Durtschi heritage and felt honored to celebrate our family history.

These pictures had been accidentally deleted from my camera and I was devastated. Fortunately I was able to have them restored. What a relief that was. This will probably be the last time I will see my mother in her Swiss dress.

My mother is the last surviving member of the original Durtschi family. We were apart of the 4th of July Parade in Victor Idaho. My mother, Lucile and I, rode in the original Durtschi wagon that her parents used to travel to the Teton Valley. This wagon is on display in a museum in Driggs Idaho along with a beautiful organ that belonged to the Durtschi family that we had in our home growing up.Me with my mom. This was a special day for her celebrating her Swiss heritage.

Philip being Philip
My nieces Kimberly and Heidi


Matthew and his kids Haley, Aspen, and Robby
Here we are preparing for the parade. This is the original wagon that Grandma and Grandpa Durtschi came into the Teton Valley with in 1909.
Diane, Lucile, and Audrey
Audrey and her two boys Hunter and Stockton with Grandma Diane
DJ and Audrey
Diane and DJ

School Fun

School Celebrates Two Years

I don't think I'll ever grow up. Taylor Andrews celebrated two years and so we dressed up for the week. Of course I had to get in on the action. I dressed up for western day and 80's day. I felt pretty silly to tell you the truth but I didn't want to be a poor sport.

DJ returning from his mission in Kentucky-Lousiville

We thought we'd lost these pictures but luckily Audrey had copies. She brought them at Christmas but I haven't had time to put them on the blog until now. Because Mitchell left on his mission five months before DJ came home, he wasn't able to be here for DJ's homecoming so I put these pictures on our blog especially for him even though DJ got home back in August. Hope you all enjoy them.

The big day had finally arrived for DJ to come home. Everyone was so excited!!

Hunter and Stockton missed their Uncle Deej so much!

Happy Day!

Audrey and DJ

Taylor and Hunter

Hunter, Stockton and DJ

DJ wanted to come in the front door of the house for some reason. I think it all seemed so surreal being home for him. He was soaking it all in.

DJ is trying to get used to the idea that we got a dog while he was gone. It sounds like his says, "What's the damn dogs name?" He he says dumb dog.

Mitchell's Video

We were very excited to receive a video from Mitchell this week. We only wish it had been longer. Even though we miss him very much, he looks happy and we are so proud of him!!!!

Mitchell and new companion

Mitchell in Michigan

This was a picture Mitchell sent to us at Christmas. He had just got a new companion, Elder Middlebrook. We had a great visit with him on Christmas day.

Toby looking normal


Toby after his bee sting

Toby got stung by a bee (or something) and he looked so funny. I took some pictures of him after the swelling went down so you could see the difference in his face. At first I was worried about him and the Vet said to just give him some benadryl and call her if he didn't get better. It took a few hours but he survived.

Christmas Pajama's

Every Christmas Eve we have a tradition of opening one present before we go to bed and of course it is always pajamas. This year we only had DJ and Taylor at home and we wanted to get a picture of us all in our new PJ's so we could send a picture to Mitchell. So, here's to you Mitchell. We hope you get a laugh because we look pretty goofy.

Hunter & Stockton

Mitchell at MTC

Audrey, Kasey, Hunter and Stockton

DJ, Audrey

Happy New Year 2009

I decided to start my own families blog today. Hopefully with a new year just around the corner, I will be able to keep everyone up to date on what is going on with our family throughout the new year. (That is if I can figure out how to use this space correctly)
We had a nice, quiet Christmas with only DJ and Taylor at home. Mitchell did get to call us on Christmas day and that was really great. We miss him so much but are so proud of him for what he is doing. It's more important than being home with us old fuddy duddies anyway. (Speaking of Doug and I only. Well okay just me. I wouldn't want to accuse Doug of being either fuddy or duddy)
Audrey and her two boys came a few days ago and it definitely livened things up around here. They are so fun and darling too. It's okay for a grandma to think her grand kids are the cutest around isn't it?
I'm going to try to put some up to date pictures of our family on this blog. Hope you like them.