Mushrooms

Since we have had such a rainy, cold, wet spring, we have decided to grow mushrooms instead of flowers. Actually, the mushrooms are popping up in back yard from all the moisture. The flowers I planted two weeks ago I think are water logged. I've already had to replace 4 of them that bit the dust. It's been hard to get yard work done between storms, but I keep trying. Anyone out there know where the sunshine is? We seem to have lost it.

DUP Jubilee Photos

Jubilee Photos

DUP Jubilee

Our Davis Kaysville Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their annual Jubilee on Saturday May 15, 2010. Our them this past year has been, "Year of The Campfires". All ten Camps were in attendance and, using the Theme, decorated their tables for the luncheon. There were many displays also which everyone enjoyed. One display was done of for the new Theme for next year. Our Company has been working on placing a marker in the new Kaysville Heritage Park which we hope will take place next year. We have also been involved in the Outreach Program which has been a success. "Smore Awards" were given out and we honored Roy and Chloe Thompson for their service in DUP and in the Community. There were drawings for gifts and an enjoyable program as well. I have enjoyed my first year as President of this Company and look forward to fun things happening next year. Our Theme next year will be the "Year of the Chores and Poetry". I have posted some photos from our Jubilee.

Icelanders Light House

Two weeks ago we drove to Spanish Fork to take more pictures of DUP Markers. We found the Icelanders Lighthouse, which is marker #35 which tells about the Icelanders discovering America in 1000 AD. Sixteen Pioneer from Iceland established Spanish Fork. There was also an Icelanders Memorial and a real rock from Iceland. We also found the Spanish Fork Grist Mill DUP Marker #526 that tells about when Spanish Fork was settled and when the Grist Mill was built. These markers are always interesting.

C.J. and Brayden's Flight

Yesterday, Saturday, March 6, 2010 I had the special opportunity of attending a state wide science fair competition at Davis High School with one of my grandson's Cameron Clark. He and his friend Brayden built an airplane. They wound up a rubber band then attached it to the plane and let it go. It flew around the gym of the school, going higher and higher and then gradually coming down and landing on the floor. Their plane took 1st place and they both received GOLD MEDALS. It was exciting. I took pictures and have posted a couple of them.

Pioneer Program

Two weeks ago some of our DUP Company went to Kaysville Elementary School to do a pioneer program for 4th graders who are studying Utah history, which includes pioneers coming into the Utah Valley. We sang songs, taught them a round dance, played pioneer games, told them pioneer stories and and red poems. Everyone seem to have a great time. Even the principal got in on the fun. This Wednesday will be doing it again and in May we will be going to Burton Elementary School. It's fun to be a part of teaching these students about their heritage.

Card Idea

Trying to come up with some spring card ideas to make winter seem not so long. Here is one idea.
I've also made some treat cup cards, which I plan to give to my grandchildren on their birthday's so I am keeping them a secret.