Go to new Blog for our Mission Blog

We will no longer post on this blog for the next two years.  Today, the 18th of January, 2012 we were set apart as Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  We report to the MTC on the 23rd of January.  We will be Serving in the France Lyon Mission and are assigned to the Marseille France area.  Go to: http://eldersisterrutmanmissionblog.blogspot.com/.  I am sorry for the long address.  I don't know what I was thinking.  Just copy and paste then save so you don't need to repeat such a long address.  Or you can just click on the blog site to the left that says France Lyon Mission.

Snow Fight in Salt Lake City

After our lunch at "Bruges" (A Belge Restaurant) we went across the street to take some pictures in a scenic part.  It ended up as a snow fight. Jared cast the first snow ball.

After Thyci had been pick on by Jared she turned on him without mercy.  She chased him down in 4 inch heels without slipping.  It was like watching a Gazelle in 4 inch heels. 

 

Vania sneaking up from behind for the attack.

Attack successful. 

You can run but you can't hide. 

Revenge was had

I was the only one smart enough to wear gloves.

Nick, Thyci, Vania and Jared

The aftermath of war.

Called to Serve in Marseille, France

We will be serving in Marseille, France for two years.  The Young Adults from Aix En Provance attend the Marseille Young Adult Center.  So they come from at lest 20 miles away.  The Ward Building is one block away from the Mediterranean.  Below are some photos of Marseille.

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Christmas 2011 in Utah

Well it wasn't a California Christmas and we were missing a few kids, but we had a good time.  I got up early to set up the ambiance of as close to a California Christmas as possible.  Made the fire, well turn on the gas fire place, put on Charlie Brown's Christmas music, then text the kids to come down.  Below is the outcome.  

The Beginning

Buddy had to get in on the action.

The Family minus three

You have to have grown up with Jared to understand this gift.  It is a horse made from a hanger.

And then there was Jared

Seth may appreciate this photo.  This is Jared as Sheep Man.

This is a cheese container from Meaux, France where Jared served his mission.

Jared finally got his quilt, 100% cashmere.

Sara unsure of her opinion?

It's Mae's turn.

Thyci's present to Mae.  You have got to see it.  Mom loves it.  It is a Music Box with an opening curtain on three different scenes.

Playing with toys.

Post time mess at the Rutman Christmas.  Sort of bitter sweet.  We were without three of our children and it will be the last Christmas in the U.S. for two tears.  We hope all our children had a nice Christmas and look forward to a California Christmas next time.  On to France now.