great week in new Mexico

dad and pres hunter

our home away from home for a week

enjoyed going to classes with Anne and getting to know her even better

one hike we took had 7 (small ) waterfalls this is one of them

dear family we had a great experience sharing time --hiking--taking classes and learning at a training in new mexico this past week--it is called philmont--scout training--a very rich man who was the founder of the phillip oil /service station deeded that land to the scouts--he and his wife vowed to give away1/2 of everything they earned they made in their lifetime

it was a remarkable experience that brought us both a greater understanding not only of the scouting program but of the gospel principles and strenghthened our testimonies in the process--how delighted I am to report that back to you and I'll tell you more about the details at a later time but at least wanted to say it was easy to keep postitive upon entering the facility and rubbing shoulders with many other great leaders and people-- the time flew so quickly that I wasn't able to write you before now--but you were in my thoughts--and I often had the thought cross my mind during the day I wish my family members were here...

you were there in my thoughts--daily--mom

a" new look ".....(for the house)

Dear family as most of you already know --I keep saying I don't want dad climbing up so high and painting the house anymore-- (to dangerous--by my way of thinking_ ) so happy day

he won't have to anymore as you can see--the siding is in progress--here's some photo updates

love ya--mom

fathers day ---

kids eathing popcycles in the back of the truck

fun-food --family--phone calls from the ones away--does it get any better than that? hope all felt the love they should have on fathers day--I gave dad breakfast in bed--then he opened some new shirts--(and acted surprised since I made him help me pick the out) and then we went to church --he came to our ward--nancy and the girls and the baby came to church too--bryan and brianne and kids came right over after their church--then we ate and played--uno and grass, sky, fever, heart game

and we ate some more and below is a fancy pudding /fruit dessert that the kids helped me make

and gayle gertsch had left a cheesecake from the cheesecake factory for us to enjoy--then the usual rolls-and jam and everyone brought food--so I hardly cooked a thing and it was all fun--the kids went on a little "treasure hunt' that I had set up for them to take--and they found the clues--then we went for a walk around the block and visited some more--and then everyone had to say their goodbyes--and it was such a great day--to enjoy the church services--taking the sacrament and remembering because of our loving Savior--we can share family ties and family times throughout all eternity--and Father's day was a reminder of our wonderful earthly fathers helping us--strive to be worthy to obtain that goal.

picture of dad talking to brad on the phone

and Hayley sent a wonderful letter and the tee-shirt dad is wearing was from hayley

so he --saw or heard from all of you on father's day and he had a very happy day

Isn't summer time fun--especially swimming and playing with cousins--is so much fun--

Dear family
one of the reasons I love summer is to watch the kids swim and see how they are so much more brave each year as they come to enjoy the water
we got to see them show off all the new tricks they know--of back floats and splashing and swimming and just enjoying being in the water---we all were all over the place in the warm kids pool--to the slides--back to the wave pool--the time went by fast and about 3 hours later we called it good--before everyone got to tired or hungry--so what a fun water day it was for dad and I

I love it when the kids set up the little dishes and have little pretend dinners this was on fathers day---then we had a real dinner with big dishes and lots of yummy food--hope the dad's felt well celebrated ---

I love it when the books are off the shelf and being read --dad is always so good to look at a book with the kids--(so kids just ask and I'll bet then he'll read to ya--or listen to you read to him)

Uncle doug is 92 years old can you believe it???

here is a picture from the Pay family party --at the sandy park -it was richard walker,(kathleen hinckley,barns walker's husband)
and uncle dougs son, in the middle, and uncle doug on the side--he is 91 years old now--hard to believe--the way that he is so youthful and outgoing --we enjoyed eathing a picnic dinner we brought and visiting with the cousins-- not much to report-
*the aunts and uncle doug all seem to be doing well--aunt doreen and aunt Joanne just got back from leading a pioneer trek at martin's cove
as far as extended family-a few upcoming weddings for the partriage (elaine) family their daughter kristen and amy (henriksen) son is getting married
the kids are all growing up--it was amy's daughters birthday but she didn't want to be anywhere else but the pay party--now that is a cute 15 year old. in my book
a good time was had by all

horse back riding has always been a favorite passtime

since I was a child and had a horse Jack--(was his name) horse back riding has been a favorite passtime for me- I haven't done it in a while--but chariti carmen was kind enough to let myself and anna, megan, mayley, abbie and hunter and Nancy and kyle come out to her barn and play in the sand box in the barn and see the horses . Also she let the kids pet the horses , brush them, sit on them

trot around--whatever they wanted--what a fun day it was for me to see them enjoying what I've always enjoyed --(:

A tribute the Bryan W Call-my 'Hero"- Happy Father's day

the many faces-of "dad" --Grandpa---(bryan Sr)

with blue back ground is when dad is 18 and I'm 16 years old --I loved him tha long ago--(from 16year to 50 years old)-----------dad and trad are at a park this past month--in the pic with the blue and red shirts

a few pic from our sealing day--cutting the cake and in the flowers
picture of our hands --somewhere here--on the SLC temple doors

June 18-2009
Dad gave a talk last night in a Stake Preistood meeting--and his subject was to choose one of his heros--He spoke of Moroni (captain moroni) and I read his talk and I enjoyed that as I read it--I too thought of Captain Moroni as one of my heros but I also thought of your dad and my husband as my greatest hero that lives in mortality