Jaimee Joy Baptism November 2013

Jaimee Joy was baptized this week!  It was wonderful to see how radiant and happy she was.  Her Grandmother Allen and Aunt gave talks and she was baptized and confirmed by Brian.  Afterwards we went to Brian and Mindi’s house for lunch.  

Fall in Farmington Utah, October 2013

Hi All, 

I realize this is kind of weird, I am not posting pictures of grandchildren or vacations, but I took these pictures as I was riding my bike in Farmington and I thought you might like the Fall colors....

Family Reunion, Sept 2013

The reunion was great.  Everybody, except Mike, was there.  The grandkids had a great time playing with their cousins.  We strengthened relationships with all our children and spouses as well as obviously grandkids.  We had a wonderful talent show.  We had lots of soccer games, swimming in the pool, playing on trampoline and sandbox, and adult games of Axis and Allies, etc.  At the end awards were given.   

Below are the pictures I've got so far from people.  Please send anymore that might add to the show...

Andrea Visit Sep 2013

Hi All, 

We had a wonderful visit with Andrea.  It was fun to see the baby and talk with her and Matt/Kaelynn.  On Sunday we had a family dinner with everyone and Grpa Dick and Grma Joy over.  It was hilarious to watch everyone dance using the Wi.  Andrea and Mindi are the adult dance stars and all the kids are great. 

The first part of the week Andrea visited with family  and we also went to Riverton Wyoming.  Mike has a potential job situation in Riverton where he would get to do both Anesthesiology and Pain Management.  It was a long drive and we saw some beautiful sites.  

The rest of the week was the FAMILY REUNION which I will put in a later blog (Would you all send me your pictures so I can choose the best ones to put on the blog?)  Thanks

Minnesota to see "the child" Aug 2013

We had a wonderful visit with Andrea, Mike and Nicole.  We went to Minnesota with Bob and Lonnie McEntire who were great traveling companions.  We had the traditional burgers and milkshakes at Culvers, attended the blessing of Nicole, played golf, went to a state park for a barbeque, rented a paddleboat and kayak, ate a breakfast at “Cheap Charlies” and visited the Mayo clinic.  Of course we also played games and watched a video—“42”.  The highlight of the trip was playing with “the child”.  She is cute and fun and receives loving attention 23 out of 24 hours per day.   

Backpacking Trip Aug 2013

We had a wonderful backpacking trip this week.  We left late Wednesday night for the Green River trail.  Unfortunately, there was a forest fire in that area so we went back to Scab Creek Trail where we’ve gone in the past.   We caught fish, played games, took a hike to Lightening Lake and had great fish meals around the campfire.  Matthew and Spencer had a great time and want to do it again.

Some pictures: 

We had a family getogether yesterday.  We had dinner at the house, followed by some fun games downstairs with Matt’s X Box, followed by a Real Salt Lake game.  It was a fun time for all. 

Matthew,Alyssa, Emma, Conner visit July 2013

I’ve been watching Matthew, Alyssa, Emma and Conner this week while Sandy has been in Minnesota with Andrea.  We’ve been to the zoo, we’ve gone camping, we’ve seen fireworks, we’ve been on a hike and done very various crafts.  I enjoy being with them but putting four kids together of various ages creates some problems.  I set several rules that I don’t listen to whining, you have to use please and thank you,etc. and these rules have helped.

Emma came up with some funny comments:  After we went to see fireworks, Emma said that this day, “was the best day of her life”.  She also said she was, “born on her birthday”.   She told me when she cleans up she feels the Holy Ghost.

Conner told everybody that he “was going to the bathroom standing up like a boy”.  One night after I finished telling Conner and Emma stories, Conner said to me, “you’ve finished telling the story, now

get out”.