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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

August 2017

The hot summer goes on in Utah, but we make the best of it. We celebrated my birthday, graciously hosted by Debbie and Jim. I had a very nice day. Summer sewing lessons continued and of course gardening. Craig and I, Debbie Missy and Jessica attended at least part of education week. We also got to tour the beautiful new MTC. We also attended the Springville quilt show and celebrated Emerson's 1st Birthday.

My beautiful birthday cake!

A proud seamstress

We loved education week!

Touring the MTC

Quilt show

My neighbors award winning quilt

This was an exquisite young woman values quilt

He is a very cute 1 year old

July 2017

We had some good times in July. Dad and I watched the 4th of July Parade from a nice shady place on University Avenue. Our day started with some delicious abelskivers compliments of our financial advisor for his clients. I attended the colonial festival in Orem with Danica and her children. We had Dan and Danica over for dinner and fireworks. Most everyone else was out of town. We also attended the Scottish festival later in the month with Dan and Danica and their children. We also got together on the 24th of July to celebrate Danica's birthday.

The Colonial Festival

Our view of the parade

Fireworks in the evening

The Scottich festival at the Wallace booth

Summer sewing lessons- Draw string bags

24th of July

Our grandchildren's favorite climbing shelf

Happy Birthday Danica

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Our visit with the Michigan girls

June 2017
We had a really nice visit with Emily and her girls. It was great to have them for a little longer than usual. We spent a fun day at This is the place state park. We toured old homes and an Indian tepee.
We had a picnic and took a train ride. Some of the girls panned for gold and they made an Indian necklace. Missy and Mike were able to join us later in the day. Their company added to the fun. Some of us even learned an Indian Dance and Olivia had a ride on a horse. We also celebrated Father's Day, had a cousins swim party and did some flower crafts/

Learning to use stilts.

"This is the Place"

Resting on the train

We were so glad Missy and Mike could join us.

Panning for Gold

Miniature train

Waiting for the train.

A phone break.

Mary is such a great imitator!

Grandma and Gwenda on the deck of the ship.

Happy Father's Day

I loved seeing the quilts!

It was so nice to be together.

I'm glad we had this day!

Our Selfie.

Grandpa and Gwenda

Lunch time

Brave Olivia

Snacking on Popcorn at the cousin's swim party.

Father's Day

Making Tussy-Mussies with Grandma

Our craft with flowers

Family Reunion, June 21-24, 2017

June 24, 2017
We had two days and three nights in Indianola, at a cabin called Beck's Ranch. It was a beautiful home in a lovely peaceful setting. Other than being hot at night, espcially the first night, it was very pleasant. We had a wonderful time together. We had lots of good food, we did crafts, we rode in razors and toured the surrounding area. Some of us attended the Manti temple to do baptisms for the dead. We played games both indoors and out. The rubber chicken launcher Brent and Janis brought was especially fun. We enjoyed the stars at night and sharing memories. Some of us took time to be in the hot tub and the young children enjoyed the wading pool. Emily and Olvia were very knowledgeable in the family trivia game. We just loved being together. I am so thankful for our family and the great opportunity to have this reunion. We were so blessed to be a part of it. We hope next time, we will be able to have those who could not come this time to be in attendance next time.