Dad's new pickup

Yes, Dad finally got his pickup. He has needed one for atleast a year. His vehicle has not been

very dependable. This is a 2000 Chevy S10, automatic, 4 cyl, 2wheel drive, ext. cab with only

54,000 miles. Dad just wanted a bare bones truck, and it is a nice one. It should last us a long

time.

Visiting Candace and Beau

I went with Laura, Allen and their family to Utah the middle of October. Allen and Mitch and Beau and Candace had tickets to the BYU vs. UNLV football game. This was Allen and Mitch's first opportunity to attend a major college sporting event. They said it was "awesome"! They are thinking we should get season tickets next year. Laura, Alyssa and I got to play with the kids. We were met in the front yard with a St. Bernard. He was huge but loving. Landon's high pitched squeals sent him running back to his yard. The kids had fun swinging and sliding in the back yard. It was a very nice day to be outside. Candace had just finished painting the boy's room. It really turned out so cute.

Poor Mom

Sorry this picture looks really bad! I thought I was feeling pretty good! I am happy to have my surgery done!! :) It was postponed last month because of an infection. Hopefully I can enjoy the rest of my week at home and get a few tasks done!

More Labor Day

Here is a picture of Gordon and Dave braving the rain! Honestly, by the time we got back to the car we were totally soaked!!

We would have taken more pictures if the weather were more inviting. We saw a couple of kayakers looking for a spot to put in down there. That water would have been way too cold!! They were definately sport enthusiasts.

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 !!!!