Labor Day Weekend

Here is Dave and I at Upper Mesa Falls. We are getting our picture taken during a "downpour". There were actually ice crystals in that rain for a minute!! The temperature up there was 38 degrees! Utah and Idaho each had a big cold front come thru for the holiday weekend. It is supposed to improve after today.

This is a cabin that was restored and moved to Mesa Falls several years ago. It houses forest service workers with maps and information on the area. You can see all the rain on the path! The storm was pretty much over at this point.

New Decor

Dad painted our front door green this summer. Candace had an extra Welcome vinyl sign she gave us to put on our door. Sorry the picture has a glare from the camera flash.

The next picture is our new wall decor for the kitchen. Hope you like it.
Candace's sister-in-law sells vinyl and the web site is:
www.vinyl4decor.com They have some really nice stuff that is very reasonable. Take a look. I saw several things I would like!

New Paint

I should have taken these pictures earlier, before the sun was so bright. I hope you can see the color of the wall. I do really like it and it goes so well with our decor. Candace was a GREAT help!! She did the hard part- dad and I assisted somewhat. We painted one wall in the dining room this same color so I have to change the decor on it. Yesterday dad and I went shopping after my doctor appointment ( my surgery is a go for tuesday 9/2) and found some decortations at Bed Bath & Beyond. We will get them up tonight and I will take pictures and post them for you. Candace also did some vinyl lettering for me- I have had it around for atleast a year. I will put them on my next blog. We still have more painting to do!! I have some brick red to put on a couple of walls in the computer room. I will be moving my americana decor to this room. I am exceited to get it done!! We also have some white paint to brighten up a couple of walls. I have ordered a new bedspread and matching valances for our bedroom. It's NOT flowery!! Something really different for me but I am really exceited for it. The bedspread is backordered but should arrive by the middle of Sept. This will also require a new color on our bedroom walls.

Do you think I'm driving Dad NUTS!! YES !!!!

Landon is WALKING!!!!!

I snapped this picture of Landon walking around the living room as he waited for mommy to finish packing up the Yukon for the trip back home to reunite the family! Isn't he just so PROUD of himself!! It has been soooo exceiting to watch him as each day he was more sure and steady with each step. Thanks for sharing this special time with Grandma and Grandpa Williams!!
Landon started out using the old shopping cart that Candace used to learn to walk with but it wasn't long at all until he just TOOK OFF on his own! Watch out world here comes Landon!

Gavin's 2nd Birthday

Here is a picture of Gavin's Birthday cake. As we were singing Happy Birthday to him, he got one of those funny expressions on his face! He CAN pull some funny faces at times... We had the Singleton's over for cake and ice cream to help us celebrate! Candace and the boys left yesterday after a two week visit, waiting for the paperwork on their new home to go thru. She said on their blog that they are "homeless" but mom and dad's door is always open! We LOVE you and your family tons and love having you visit!! VISIT is the operative word. Candace was really missing Beau and the boys really missed their daddy. I'm sure the reunion was wonderful!

Idaho Falls Zoo

We arrived at the zoo around 4 pm as several families were leaving. I didn't think much of it, but apparently the zoo closes its gate at 5pm or 6pm. As we were walking around we kept seeing fewer and fewer people but we jsut kept doing our thing. The kids enjoyed seeing the animals! It was a hot day so the kids got a little testy and cranky before we were finished. After the zoo we took the kids to Pizza Hut. OUR group was like a zoo!! The kids were wound up, loud, and ready to eat the moment we walked thru the door. Our poor waiter really had his hands full.... Laura asked Alyssa, "Now do you know why dad and I like to go out to dinner alone?" She acted like she didn't have a clue. She is blonde, I guess that explains it!!! Sorry Alyssa :) Love Ya! Will add pictures later. Sorry!!

July 24th Holiday

Here are some pictures of the BIG parade in St. Anthony and the kids waiting for their share of the candy. It was a fun parade with the Americana's from Burton and several very nice floats. As usual, when the chocolate milk comes around, I'm always happy. : ) After the parade we went home for a BBQ and some shade!! It was a little breezy but we actually appreciated it!! We had several hotly contested Lawn Golf matches. Laura got the hang of it and in the last match was very impressive. True to form, Bryce always comes thru and wins in the end. Dad cooked both nights of the rodeo, but the rest of us enjoyed the rodeo and fireworks. Tammy called just before we left for the rodeo. She got to talk with Bryce, Laura and Candace - her call topped off our day!! : ) We missed you and your family Tammy..... : ( I'm having trouble making my slide show- will add pictures later.