second hike - perfect day (almost)

* the hill we hiked was small

*salt on the sand by my whilte shoe

*stricking a pose out in the water of the lake--the water was warm--

dad on hill above the jetti (look to the water edge to see small spiral)

the part the goofed up our "almost perfect day"

was hitting a rock and getting a flat tire--dad is my hero--he got us out of the mess

oops -flat tire due to hitting a rock probably

this is a pic taken from up on the moutain side we hiked up --neat huh? its a man made rock roadway out in the middl of the sand in the great salt lake (up on one of the odgen accesses to the lake ) the picture doesn't do it justice, it was neat!

"you can borrow my slicker"! it started to sprinkle a little and I had the slicker with me --so why not use it? (at least while I watched dad change the tire and the wind came up) burrrrrrrrrrr.............(okay --dorkey--but I couldn't resist) (:

this video is short (25seconds) and shows panarama of the view

first hike (of the season)

this point of the mountain is what we thought looked like a party hat--that we diverted off to see the top--where we had the good view

this is a historic kiln (3 kilns) where the pioneers fired lime rock to use in soaps an food and other materials for building--(interesting) we thought

(notice the crazy hats)

we took a great hike fri--trail head started up by the university of ut. we went out of the way of the main trail to hike the little hill that we thought looked like a little party hat--we got a great view of the entire Salt Lake valley--(sorry no pic--but movie clip enclosed ) of the panarama as we did not think a still shot could do it justice..anyway t'was a great warm up hike and tough enough for us--the weather was great not to hot --not too cold--so a good time was had by all

where have all the flowers gone?

There's an old song ( by peter , paul and mary I think) I like to sing to the grandkids--where have all the flowers gone--....(long time passing)

lately we're imbetween --the bright tulips--and waiting for the penuins to blossom out--and the merrigold seeds to spring up--but give 'em time they are coming and will last well into the fall. so earlier in the year--I was pretty lient about letting the grandkids--pick the daffodils--for some reason --kids love to pick flowers and give them to people--I took my own challenge and did door bell ditch flowers (with the grandkids help) on may first and we laughed all the way

so here's to beautiful spring flowers...just went to the temple last night (sat) and oh--wow! now those are the ultimate beautiful flower combos --love, love , loved them

dad and I are going to a ut state flower surplus sale and get one more flat of flowers--but then were going to "hold it down" this year--but next year I will have separated out so many daffodil bulbs and re-planted them in the back yard --that the kids can pick as many flowers as their little heart desires--in the meantime--tonight Hunter just picked Iris flower leaves and put them in the red wagon with water and called them fishes--flowers are so versitle --don't you think? I know I love them--and now the lilics are on and they smell--good--even if they make me sneeze--still its worth it to me to have them--as they remind me of my mom who always loved lilics (lilocks spelling?) - so if I love flowers "dear mother I learn to love them from you"

thought for today

"Ya do what ya can"--------

yup that's it that is the thought--it's saves a lot of guilt feelings--if you remember that (:

been out walking....

with the warm weather upon us--we've really enjoyed taking a walk here and there --we have a set route we usually do when dad gets off work--and we are trying to gear up to take some hikes
anyone is welcome to come with us-we've been researching some hikes on line that we haven't taken before--one is Neff canyon--anyone been there--we saw the trail head last week when we went to a reception--so glad that weather is nice now--and we can get out and about-- yeah for walking outdoors--beats trying to get it done on the treadmill./

capturing some moments from my past week--

I had such a wonderful Mothers day--thanks guys for all your emails--letters , books, baskets, vhs recorder to dvd machine and the phone calls (*fun that lots of us could be together on the phone at once talking to Hayley so far away) !!!!
to sum it up--some people don't care so much for all the mother's day gestures but I loved it all
mostly just a sense of feeling needed and appreciated was the best feeling in the world --so glad this is my main calling--and I feel blessed.

I got to spend some time playing games and eating popcicles and watching kids play and color and say the funny things they say that come up in conversation--when you are around kids--its was a good week

garden tilled and planted

I love this time of year when we dig up the garden and get the seeds and plants all set and planted--Hunter was at our house that day &

followed bryan in his footsteps up and down the furrows--

I Hope Hunter always 'follows in his grandpa's footsteps" grandpa is a good man to follow--(:

happy --happy birthday brianne

happy happy birthday Brianne--what a wonder lady you are always taking your kids to do things--and being of service to others--

you have a great radiance about you and -those who come in contact with you can feel of it-you are adventureous--(even though you may not think so) you try lots of new things and you are willing to take your ward girls to camp--that is adventurous! you help so many with their music

and bring music into your own kids world. you make our family gathering fun. Your home is always warm and welcoming--you make us feel included in things that you are doing--you go the extra mile. You care about others and what is going on with them-ability to love is a great gift you have-we still remember clearly when you said yes to Bryan's marriage proposal and how happy we all were that we could celebrate many birthdays with you--hope this birthday is wonderful--know you are loved and may the coming year be full of great things and happiness

happy --happy birthday megan

dear family as you saw from nancy's post I got to help with a neighbor birthday party for megan -what a cute group of kids I had as much fun as anyone

it seems like yesterday we drove out to Iowa to meet our sweet little megan at her birth-she is funny, and a tease--she enjoys reading books with us and going outside--she told me an article of faith the other day including the words, vision, healings, interuptations of tougues, and so forth

she reasons things beyond her age--she is always welcoming and warm and greets us with joy

she loves happy endings in movies--we enjoy your company too megan--have a very happy birthday right on mothers day and we'll celebrate on the third Sunday with you and aunt Brianne. she is your birthday pal as well as aunt Hayley--so the three of you get spring birthdays--

happy --happy birthday Irma Call,

memories....goofing around--
side note--Hayley when you read this you have my permision to edit any that you don't want on this blog --I just grabbed random photos as you can see-- lol (actually that goes for any of you when I post random stuff on the blog--you have free license to edit it if you want to--)

memories... goofing around

memories in the corner of my mind............

a sweet addition to the family

mission pic

mission pic

back in Hawaii

mtc pic

This will be a wonderful week as it is Hayley's birthday--We love you Hayley and feel of your support even miles away. We love you for bringing us together, for being excited to take a hike somewhere or try something new. We love you for your love of the gospel and the great missionary that you are. We love your example of making friends, and of being a friend to us as your family. Glad that Heavenly Father sent you to this family so we could feel of your spirit and your goodness. You have a wonderful sense of humor and you bring lots of smiles and laughs to all of us. Thanks for the letters of the past months--sharing with us your thoughts and experiences of the mission- you are dear to our hearts and we hope that your birthday this week is wonderful and that you feel loved. You were born on a beautiful day in May--there was a big shout out then and there is a big shout out today!