Little Friends

Aunt Midge has Chase and Jerilyn's little Emma overnight. They are celebrating their anniversary. We took Emma over to meet Lexi and they were so cute! :) These are some pictures we shot quickley. They don't hold still for very long!! Grandpa had just gotten back from a baptism and we didn't give him any time to change his clothes.

Cove Fort

We stopped here a couple of years ago on our way down to St. George and we found its history really interesting. We stopped again so Laura and her family could have the same experience. REALLY, at this point, on the drive you really need a break and an opportunity to stretch your legs. Poor Lexi had already wet through her clothes and walked around the fort in her diaper.

President Gordon B Hinckley's father Bryant was asked to build the fort to provide a rest stop for pioneers as they traveled. It was a half way point between Fillmore and Cedar City. One interesting fact about the fort is that it never was attacked by indians! The missionary couples now show a short video about the history and building of Cove Fort that wasn't available before.

I really enjoy visiting church historical sites.

Tired of Vacation

Watch for some long faces on Alyssa and Mitch. They said one park looked like every other one!

:(

Friday they were so ready to head for Salt Lake, but we went the long way thru Zion National Park Hwy 9 and up Hwy 89 scenic byway to Bryce Canyon. They were more eager to play with Gavin and Landon at the Crystal Inn in Salt Lake. Of course we had to stop for dinner at The Cracker Barrell too. We didn't get to the hotel until 9:00 pm and we were all TIRED!

We got to visit with Candace, Beau and the boys for a little bit but I think by 10 pm we were all in bed! Gavin and Lexi picked up right where they felt off from the previous visit chasing each other playing tag... They are so cute together!! We got a couple pictures of them playing on the bed with grandpa!

Long Time No See

This is my brother, David Brown. It had been 7 years since I saw him last. Candace and I had flown out to New York to visit him and my sister and thier familes for about 10 days. Dave is working in Salt Lake City for 2-3 months so it gives us a chance to visit. I have seen him 3 times in the last 30 days- that has to be a record!! He has a married son Marcus, his wife Amanda and a granddaughter Jazmine living in Alabama. Dave's wife Cathy and daughter Rachel also live in Alabama. Dave does get to go home for brief periods of time and then it's off to another job. He works on power plant start ups. It's all over my head - I can't explain it!! Dave also has another son, Jayme and he is married to Kim. They are both active in church and both served missions. Jayme has recently passed his bar exam and is working for Homeland Security in Texas.

Dave met us Sunday evening at Days Inn so he could meet atleast part of our family. He had only seen the kids when they were very young. (Bryce and Laura only) He had met Candace 7 years before. I think he enjoyed being around family and we enjoyed having him there!! They remarked how they had never met anyone from my side of the family, that they could remember anyway.

Fun in the Pool

We had a fun vacation to St. George and the condo. It is such a long drive that we broke it up by leaving after church on Sunday the 15th and stopping in Lehi, Ut. for the night. Candace, Beau and the boys met us there for some "pool time". Everyone enjoyed cooling off and getting some "splash time" in. Gavin, Landon and Lexi are sooo cute! Candace brought a cake for Fathers Day - we all enjoyed it too! :)

Health Report

Our Doctor appointments are over for awhile. Dad's nerve test showed some border line damage. The foot doctor has been working with a study on diabetic feet. They have found that vitamin B1 can actually reverse nerve damage not just slow it down. Dad had his feet recast for new shoe inserts, they should arrive in acouple more weeks. We also found out their is a "diabetic shoe" available thru our foot doctor. Our insurance fully pays for 2 pair each year for both of us! They are called "Dr. Comfort". They even have some nice styles that we like! I saw the eye doctor so I could order perscription sunglasses and they should be here before we leave on our vacation. I sooo need my sunglasses!! My GYN is scheduling me for some minor surgery after July 4th weekend. It's just a 10 minutes procedure - but I will be doing much better when it's done.

Memorial Day Weekend

What a WET weekend we have had! May 25th was Gordon's Birthday, we had Bryce and Laura's families come up for a BBQ. It's always fun to see the cousins get together and enjoy one another! :)
The afternoon was actually quite nice. We were able to be outside most of the afternoon. Bryce had Savannah practicing her fast pitch, while others played some soccer or jumped on the tramp.
Laura was reading the Birthday story book to Lexi but by the time I got back with the camera, of course, she had already moved on to something more exceiting! I missed a cute picture. :(

Monday we went to the Chester and Wilford cemeteries. Again we had to dodge rain drops!

Cat With An Attitude

Hey Shelby these pictures are for you!! Precious loves to sit on Grandpa's lap.

She is always looking for some TLC. Gavin gave Precious lots of room while he was visiting but kept getting a little closer every day. While he was telling everyone goodbye and giving kisses the cat was the most important one!! Precious is not a kids cat! When little ones get too close she usually gives them a hiss and a good "back hand" with her paw!! :(

Hot Biker Dude

Dad said he should "dress" the part of a biker- so he got his head scarf and sunglasses!!

He is anxious to get out riding when we get some decent weather! Our nicest days are always Sundays!! Wouldn't you know!! Doesn't he look like a likely canidate for the Bishop of our ward?

Weekend Visitors

Gavin is not sure what Grandpa's plans are here!

We loved having Gavin at our house for several days. We just don't see him enough!

He is growing up sooo fast. He is such a cutie!!! :)

This is Candace with Gavin and Landon jsut before they left for home!

She is such a Good Mother and just Loves her little boys so much!!

Here is Landon Tearing up the comics page of the newspaper.

It was great intertainment for awhile!

Landon is finally putting on some weight! He looks soooo good. :)

Grandpa and Grandma just Love these boys so much.......