Art Work

Our sweet Tyler grandchildren sent us some art work and notes on grandparents day. I have them hanging on my door so I can look at them.

Family picture 2009

Bryan and his family came to town and we have had a great week. We are all tired but thoroughly enjoyed every minute we were able to spend with them. Little Olivia kept us in stitches. We had family pictures taken and I have attached a picture of my family. They are all special and I love them dearly.

New favorite Stamp/craft Ideas

I found a new favorite web site that sells genealogy stamps, paper, embellishments and more. I created a cover page for my Ancestor Headstone Photo Book. I am excited about this book, but I still have a lot more work to do in order to finish it. This project could be on going for awhile. The web site is: www.howtofindyourroots.com

Busy Month

I don't have a picture to post right now, but July was a busy month. Between family reunion's, hiking in the mountains above Kamas, working on a different kind of genealogy book (headstone's of Ancestors and great aunts and uncles), and DUP meetings to get ready for out Seminar in September, I have kept very busy. I have spent a lot of time on the computer. Floyd bought me a new GPS for my car, and I am learning to use his hand held one to mark where headstones are in cemeteries. Some would say that is a strange thing to do, but it's all part of knowing where your ancestors were from the beginning of their life histories to the end. It's been interesting and I have even found new information I didn't have before. Right now Elijah has me under his spell.

Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple

Today Floyd and I went with Jenny, Lee and their family to the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple Open House. The sky was an overcast of clouds and the wind was blowing, but the temperature was just right for our outing. The temple stands on a hill over looking the Salt Lake Valley. You can see the Jordan River Temple and the Draper Temple in the distance.

Flowers July 2009

The flowers and new bushes are growing and doing well. Thought you might like to see them.

All of my 4th of July patriotic decorations are out as well. I love to decorate my front porch. Actually I have more patriotic decorations on my porch than I do inside my house.

Manti Pageant 2009

Last night I went with Jenny and her family to Manti to see the Manti Mormon Miracle Pageant. It took about 2 hours and 20 minutes to get to Manti. On the way their we saw a DUP Marker which I was excited to see. The pageant didn't start until 9:30 p.m. so we had plenty of time to wait around for it to start. We took turns walking around and taking pictures and watching little Carston. We took a picnic supper with us and ate, visited, looked around, took pictures and bought a couple of treats. Jessica and Matthew, and Carston had their picture taken with some of the cast members and I took their family picture as well as some temple pictures and pictures of pioneer homes in the area. There are many miracles connected with the pageant, but most of all it is a great missionary tool for teaching the Gospel message and the restoration of the fullness of the gospel. The Lord's plan of Salvation is also beautifully explained and portrayed. It brought tears to my eyes. It was a fun evening and we had a good time.