My Hobby

My second dd is an artist! She needs to be an illustrator. This is a picture of me doing what I love to do when I have spare minutes.

First MTC Pictures

I thought ya'll might like pictures my son sent us today.

This is his companion, Elder Madsen, from South Jordan. On the back of this next picture he writes, "My zone on a Provo Temple walk on Sunday. Goofy, but a spiritual bunch!"

"Doing my laundry on P-day....My least favorite thing to do, but gotta...."

Birthday Present

Daughter number one wanted a birthday/graduation camping experience so we went up Big Cottonwood Canyon with five of her friends and three sisters. It was nice to get away from the valley.She decided all the menus, packed everything, and I think did a great job. The only hitch was no garbage bags or salt and pepper. Other than that, no worries. We hiked up Donut Falls this afternoon. Beautiful! We even saw a HUGE moose! Son's truck got a complete workout up and down the canyon. It was full to the rims, literally! She has really great friends.

IT"S A PARTY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAN! You are 14!


What a fun evening! Bean wanted to go to a Chinese place and so did Grandma. We then came home and opened gifts. Bean's Dad and Mom are so grateful she is a part of our family! We love her dearly!

Favorite City?

We had a great 4th of July weekend! We got up early Saturday the 3rd and went to the Murray parade. It is a traditon to go with the Muir family and meet across from Costco and have breakfast with them and a few friends from Murray. We had tons of fun.We brought our son's two friends with us, Katie and Teresa. The guys as usual yelled at all the city floats that had royalty. They always yell, "You're our favorite city!" It gets the girls waving. They are now moving on to "You're our favorite congressman, or you're our favorite tuba player..etc..." By the time it ends, the guys have no voice left. We usually get so much candy, the kids start throwing it back at the people in the parade.

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Sunday, we drove up American Fork Canyon and went four-wheeling up to a few lakes and then walked around Cascade Springs. It was beautiful. Took a few pictures on a rock. The weather was fantastic! Happy Birthday America!