This is our most recent picture of our family. Taken at Jodi and Tom's wedding celebration. The 17 grandkids are playing somewhere.

Wedding Party

Lia, Pretty as always. Jodi and Tom

Wedding party

Lia ---Pretty as ever

Working in the yard

Lia is helping Grandpa get the rocks in the back yard. Having Jodi's and Tom's wedding party here was a great reason to finish the yard. It was a lot of hard work, and very hot work, but it was fun too.

Jodi Got Married

Jodi married Tom March on 8-8-08
in Puerto Rico. We will be having a wedding celebration at our home on 9-12-08. Mark your calendar, and plan to join us anytime from 7:00 til 8:30 pm.

Melinda's Family

Kit, Melinda, Randy, Aubree, Addison. Brogan

WORKING VACATION

Alora, Brooklyn, Chase, Boston, Randy and Melinda soon to be Rumsey. Sorry I didn't get any pictures of Kami and Phil when they came back so fresh and clean. NOT When I was taking pictures. Talli was sleeping. I'll have to try later.

Working Vacation ---more pictures

Idaho --my July working vacation

I was able to go to Idaho and stay with Kayla and Kenny to take care of Kami and Phil's Kids while they went on a treck with their ward to Martin's Cove, and the Willie Handcart Site. It was way fun and way lots of work. Here are some pictures I took while we were there.

This is Kaden, Kayla and Kennys youngest.

Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde as just as cool a I imagined it to be. Even if it was hot. We only stoped at The Spruce Tree cliff dwellings.

This old cedar tree is so unique, I just had to get a picture.

I am still trying to figure out all the tricks to this blogging stuff, so forgive me when pictures are out of order. We stayed in a cabin at Blue Spruce Campground, just north of the lake. I was able to take two of my grandkids with me and my mom. It was so peaceful there, even with Morgan and Carter.

Vallecito Lake

I was able to take my mom to a family reunion in Colorado at Vallecito Lake. It was beautiful there. We got some rain, but it added to the beauty. The area we camped in reminded me a lot of how PineValley use to be.

Growing in thin air

Kent has been working on Airoponics. We wre excited about the possibility of actually growing vegetables and fruit in thin air. He is just getting it set up now. He took cuttings off of the tomato plants , pepper plants, and some strawberry runners out of the garden. So far they haven't wilted, it is a little early to see roots yet, but that is suppose to happen. We are hoping everything goes like it should. He has planted seeds, but it is still too early to see any roots. I will keep you posted.

Life in July

Just a note to let you know that Kent and Chris have been working hard on the construction of the teardrop trailer. you can see the progress through pictures on Chris and Louises blogspot, linked from here. It is awesome. Kent said today that the fun stuff is almost done, and the rest of the work is just work.
Karen has been in town this weekend. It has been good to visit with her. I miss being able to go to Idaho and just play, not just with her, but with my kids and my grandkids.
I made some more cakes this week, but I forgot to take pictures before I boxed them up and wrapped them tight, and put them in the freezer, for Sherry to take back to Idaho for me. Maybe I can get a picture from Kami and Melinda later.

It is so hot here, I have the cooler in the garage to try to keep the heat down while I have food orders here. I think it is helping a bit.
Everyday I think I turn the temp. on my AC down one more degree. I think is is great, since Carson and Kent fixed the AC we realize how much the motor struggled the last few years to keep it at a reasonable temperature. It is cool now with a new motor....Thanks Carson and Kent.( the latter being mostly moral support) :)

Here are a couple of cake I made last week. I am having a lot of fun. I have a couple of people who want me to teach them how to do the fondant. If you want to come for a class, let me know.

My Mom and Dad

This is an awesome picture of my parents. They are doing pretty good. Dad has some really bad days when his blood pressure drops so low, but the next day he seems better. No one can figure out why or what for.

My mom has been in charge of the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in St. George for the past few years. She does a great job working with all the churches in the area that want to participate in donating their time and resources. She will soon be releaved from this stake/ area calling so she can stay home and take care of Dad.

I am so lucky to have them. I try to spend at least one afternoon a week with them, and I get to volunteer in the temple with mom every saturday evening. It is a special time for me, and I am enjoying it while I can, I know I won't always have this time.

This is the most recent picture of Lia. She came to play with me.

Lia's birthday party at Sand Hollow

Lia is really enjoying the water. She had a birthday party at Sand Hallow. When they set a time for your party they mean it. It would have been nice to stay longer, and enjoy the swim. Jodi said, if she evey does that again she would have the party earlier in the day.

While we were there we got to see Dan Goodwin , and some of his kids. Christian had the summer games in Cedar. I got to see Robin, she says she is doing good. One of Amy's kids had a birthday party at Sand Hallow also.

Lia's Birthday

When Jodi asked me to make Lia a birthday cake, I had no idea it would be so cute!

Kami

Kami came down for a visit and got caught on the camera.
She should bring her family so I can catch them !!!!

Jodi and Tylia (Lia)

This is Jodi and Lia. Taken at Christmas time. I haven't gotten a new picture lately, but Lia's birthday is coming up soon so we will have some updated pictures.

Tylia --- "Best of Show"

Tylia had the chance to show off her talents a little in a benefit night at Hurricane High School.

She sang with a several other ladies a fun medley of songs. Of course she was the show off!!! She did a great job. If I can figure out how to get the video off my camera and onto my computer, I'll post it.

Carson is staying busy with his college ward, working at the cabinet shop, rebuilding his Samurai (regurally), and hoping that special someone will find him.

We are enjoying having him home and glad he likes to be here .

Some people collect sea shells, flowers, coins or books. Those of you who know me well, know that there is never too many in a family. The bigger the group hug, the stronger the support system. Melinda is the newest "adopted " member of our family. She comes with four more grandkids...Yea!!!! I don't have their pictures yet, but I will soon. Melinda's great kids are:
Kit, Aubree, Addison, and Brogan. They live in Rigby Idaho. Thanks Kami for bringing Melinda into our family.

Welcome to our Family ---Melinda Hill

Logan at Headstart Graduation