HAPPY HALLOWEEN

David give the evil eye. DaNae the angel.

DaNae's birthday

I haven't updated for awhile and last night I was making picture CD to send off and had lots of space, so I put some old pictures on it to fill it up. I thought some old pictures would make a good Halloween post. I put the ghosts and globlins on tomorrow.

One Hot Mama

The St. George Marathon and Girls Trip

The finishers were Ben, DaNae, Dianna, then Dave and Dorianne. They were all great. We were so proud of their accomplishment.

Just got back from the St. George Marathon last weekend and being with the girls for their trip to Las Vegas. The weather was hot, except for cold and rainey for the marathon day. Here are an assortment of pictures.

Here is Ella's new halloween costume.

The group at Lake Las Vegas

Happy Birthday Derek

It has been fun to have Derek here for a rotation. Last night we celebrated his birthday a day early.

We started with dinner at Wolf Lodge. We had the swinging steaks for an appetizer. (Rocky Mountain Oysters) Gavin really liked them. We told him they were just like chicken nuggets only from bulls.

We came home and opened presents. We put the old won't blow out candles on the cake, and had cake and ice cream. It was a fun night.

We'll miss Derek going home on Saturday, but his poor wife needs him home. Happy Birthday Derek, number 29.

A Busy Cool Labor Day

We had a busy Labor Day today. The boys went golfing this morning, Dad won. The kids had pony rides on a Shetland pony named flower. Then we took a hike to Little Payette Lake and watched a helicopter haul logs. The kids made brownies for FHE treats. We went to Goldfork hot springs to warm up and then had family home evening. The kids are tired and being put to bed as I write this.

A Unique Church

We are in McCall, Idaho for the week. Today is Sunday and we looked up the McCall 1st ward on the church's website. Only problem the building is being renovated and is closed. They said they are meeting in a barn, so we thought that would be a unique experience for church and well it was. The weather has been nice, but today is is 48 degrees and rainy. We followed directions to the barn. About 20 minutes from town. The barn was really like a pavilion. Open at both ends unfinished walls and really open air. They were only supposed to meet their 7 weeks, but this is their 11th. Being Labor Day weekend there were lots of people visiting. Someone said about 60% were visitors. Getting there we had no problem finding the turnoff because there was a big line of cars going there. The palace was packed. They had to keep moving the horses out of stalls to get more chairs in.


The meeting started 20 minutes late trying to get the people in. The kids thought it was fun, the only church with horses to pet. The horses were neighing at the sacrament and kept trying to get the bread. The people by the stalls keep watching for the horses head coming over the stalls.


They had the two missionaries speak. The first from Colorado said he had trouble turning his Scripture pages, his hands were too cold. It rained and hailed through most of the meeting. The second missionary was from Mexico. He said he thought he'd been sent to the promised land, but it was cold. The bishop said he hadn't seen anything yet. The crowed was all in coats and blankets. There were 652 people crowded in that barn, but the spirit there kept us warm, plus we all choose a child to cuddle. I was warm thanks to Ashley.


The Bishop closed by his testimony of their spirit of sacrifice and lack of complaints like their pioneer heritage. they'll be back in their new chapel next week. I was a great adventure, and they closed church after sacrament meeting because it was so cold.

Growin' Me a Coonskin Cap

I told all the grand kids we had raccoons come and eat the cat food. The other night Danielle, DaNae, Mom and I were all in the hot tub when the raccoons came out. They came in by the pool and then climbed right over the gate. There were five of them. They then got in the little police car, and then crossed high in the rocks and down under the deck. Mom was getting nervous so she armed herself with the top of the hose bin like a shield. However they failed to attack us.

Tonight they came to eat again, four this time. When they get a little bigger I think its time for a coon hunt and skin them for my cap. What do you think. Shoot them, scare them, or feed them.

Cousins Camp

This has been a busy week with all the little kids and some of the big kids here. We have had lots of fun. We started Tuesday night with a birthday party for all the kids since grandparents can't make it to every birthday party. The kids all got presents of a beach towel and a squirt gun. Then they broke a pinata filled with candy and had an ice cream cake.

Wednesday was cold in the morning, so we went to the kids museum and then to Riverfront park to feed the ducks and ride the carousel.

Thursday we went to the Ryder Ranch and had a wagon ride, rode horses and the roasted hot dogs and made smores. Riding the horses was the big hit even with Ella and Carson.

Today we had the children's Olympics and tomorrow is Silverwood. Running out of time tonight. Post more later.