The 4th of JULY!!

The 4th of July there is always a patriotic program at the Church. After the program. Everyone goes to the park for lunch and foot races. Danyka had fun at the park.The kids all take turns for the foot races according to age. Unfortunately Danees age group was first and we missed it.

David even ran with the big boys and came in second. I was so proud!!

City of Rocks

My Aunt Vermoin's flowers were in bloom at my Grandpa's old house. I had fun taking pictures. Before we went to the City of Rocks we had lunch at a near by park.

There was a snake the kids wanted to play with. It started getting a little snappy after a while.

We took pictures at the park. Danyka had fun being free.

This is my cute sisters family. They are always picture perfect.

This is a the view of the city from out lunch spot. It was a beautiful day. After lunch we went to an information spot and watched a video about the City of Rocks. It's a pretty cool spot. I remember going to the City of Rock for reunions when I was a little kid. It was fun to take my kid... full circle.

We gathered at the base of bath rock.

All the kids wanted to go to the top. If I had been wearing better shoes other than sandals I would have gone. They have some foot holds so it's easier to get up, but I was amazed at how well the kids did. There were some crazy free climber who just climbed up where ever they could find.

Danyka enjoyed the show.


Everyone saying hi from the top. All the Moms were freaking out. I was glad I didn't have a kid big enough to get to the top.

It started to storm so we got everyone off Bath rock fast. It was beautiful as the clouds rolled in and it began to rain. I had to snap a few pictures. I've decided I'm better at landscapes.

After the City of Rocks we went to the Melcher Mine my Aunt Deb's house for dinner. The rain really started to come down making for a chilly night but the reward was B-E-A-utiful.

A nice double Rainbow.

Family reunion scavenger hunt

We went to Idaho over the 4th of July for a double family reunion. We met my family in Elba first. On Friday the 3rd we met for a scavenger hunt at the Elba cemetery. I used to go every year over memorial day to decorate the graves of family members. I haven't gone for a couple of years but it holds a lot of memories. Danyka got bored in the car waiting for everyone and took out her hair but she had fun once we all finally got together. She went straight for my Aunt Paula. This is Ruxton my oldest brother. He did show up for the scavenger hunt, but he spent most of his time touring on his bike.

We put Ruxton and my cousin Eric on the same team for the hunt.

We had all the kids line up and the adults picked from the group to make up their team.

The scavenger hunt was actually kind of fun. We found we were related to somewhere around 77 people in the little cemetery. I've been witness to way too many of those relatives. Pictured here are my grandparents on my mothers side and my cousin Amy.

Time at the park

A while back David and I actually got up and spent an afternoon with Danyka before he went to work. Danee had a total blast at the park on the swing and the slide.
After going down the slide she decided the best way back to the top was to walk up the slide.
She had fun with her Dad.
The swing was another highlight. She laughed and laughed and didn't want to leave.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Happy "Wood" Anniversary

I know this is a late post but I have been crazy busy with school and family gatherings this summer as you will eventually see. I have been wanting a piano for quite some time. I haven't really played the piano since David and I got married. I feel so bad because people ask me to play for various things and I have to say no because I haven't been able to practice. Anyway, David and I have been looking at piano's for over a year and the opportunity presented itself the day after our anniversary. Since the 5th anniversary is the "wood" anniversary, we figured it was the perfect present for us. I was so excited when it arrived!!!

It is a 1991 Yamaha U1 48 inches. It was hardly used. When we opened it up to clean it. We found the original unopened Yamaha bag with book, polishing rags and key. It was like opening a brand new piano.