The Reward of Hard Work

We decided that if we worked hard and shingled our house ourselves, we would use the savings to do something special. Let me declare to the world how much I love this women. My partner in all that we do (Work & Play). Hawaii here we come!!

23,000 pounds of Hard work waiting to be put on the roof.

Sometimes you have to use the right tool. Especially at our age.

Obiously I didn't take the picture, but to me it says it all!! Going down lifes path, hand in hand with someone very special. Thanks Jessica for the special reminder.

Those in the family know that Catherine will bring home a rock(s) from where ever she has been. We always get a funny look passing security in the Airports (or Cruise Ships)

We love to support the Locals with Special talents. They have been carving since they were 7 years old. RM's. The one on the left served in Carlsbad. The one on the right served in Riverside. I wonder if Elder Behling new him. I think they were there at the same time.

On the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor. This is the exact spot on the ship where the surrender was signed for WWII in Tokyo Bay.

We spent hours wondering around in the ship. Couldn't resist including these two cute kids. Sure glad there assignment helped us make up our minds to fly over.

Jessica put this picture on her blog. It is one of my favorites. This is my Gada for sure.

Special program at the PCC. It was new that week. They would not allow flash pictures. Glad for a good SLR.

Getting ready to Island Hop. We spent three days in Honolulu and 3 days in Maui. We waited for departure. Cameron took a picture of every plane that landed and took off.

Everybody needs to experience the ROAD TO HANA!!

Paul spent 18 months on a mission turning a garbage dump into a farm next to the PCC. They used the leaves for costumes and cooking. Saved the church lots of money over buying it.

A very emotional and Patriotic afternoon.

The top of the USS Arizona memorial. 1100 people still inside.

Hunama Bay. A state park. The Snorkeling in the Coral and seeing the Wildlife was breath taking.

Good Food, Good entertainment. Good Company. Isn't She Cute!!

As part of the adventure while we were lost. We loved how resourceful people were with their advertising.

The temple was closed for remodel, it was still worth the stop. If you enlarge this picture you might see the windows are gone and there is plywood in their place. The temple was completely gutted. When they were sandblasting the outside, the found a coat of green paint. They think is was during the war to protect the building.

Our GPS got screwed up (maybe the programmer, me) and when it said we had reached our destination to the PCC. This is where we were. Obviously lost. It was still worthy of a picture to remember. Check out our rental car. Trust Jessica and Cameron to go for the Gusto.

This is a couple hundred year old Banyon tree. The roots spread like a Quakey but from above ground.

Stockshow

Amy's kids participated in the Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock show this summer. Mom is great to help. They learn great skills and responsibilities. The girls did Lambs and the boys did goats. A little hot but waiting the for judging.

It was great to have Great Grandpa come down

to the fairgrounds. Most of his travel around town is in his golf cart.

Plenty of advise from a Veteran.

Conover is plenty busy with all his activities but wanted to participate as well.

Mom keeping an eye from the back.

Our Private Little (10,000 acre) Playground

We just don't get to see enough of Audrey and her family. When they come to visit, they pick what things they would like to do. There are certain things that we just love to do over and over. She picks and we love to do it with them. One of the activities was to go to our property in Nine Mile with the motorcycles and trailer. The bunks are a fun place to sleep and to have their own little place to hide out. Each child has taken to opportunity to at least mark one tree that is special to them. As time marches on.....the trees need to be modified!! Riding the Four Wheelers always seem to be a hit.

The trailer makes a great hang out place. Conover had the most fun

shooting the 22. Liked it so much that he got a 22 with all the acessories

for his Birthday a few days later.

What is a campout without the traditional dutch oven food.

Thanks Grandma! Sure is fun to have a fire. The kids like to make sure there is always plenty of wood on it.

Another tree nearby that needed to be updated! We love all the additions!!

Same Pictures.... Different Year

I don't know if we are just predictable or the same things are just fun year after year after year. These are pictures of our recent trip to Powell with those that could be with us. Actually we went with Amy, Peter and their family. I have always said that there are lots of reason to love Powell. Playing in the sand is one of them. It got to be quite the project before we floated off Leaving it to some other guest of the day.

This is how Grandpa rides the Water Weenie.

Always the hit of the trip.

I have to say that I still have it.

Can't get Max to go down the slide on the houseboat.

Give him something else and he is on it.

Only one bloody nose out of this one.

Can't go to Powell without a trip to the swimming

rock.

Hang on!!

Amy crashed on the Wakeboard once and them

came up with......Now I know why Jordan wears a

helmet.

Mother of Four and still do the same tricks.

Don't have to loose your heads at Powell...Just

pretend.

Aint's she cute.....huh Jordan!

Summer Concert

Last night at the Peace Gardens Conover played with his Grandpa Smith. They were the enitre attraction for the evening. Lots of people were there with their lawn chairs and had a great time. Can't hardly believe all that is going on in Conovers life. Gone from a little kid to a Young Man in such a hurry. We love being where we can enjoy him. I took a couple of MPEGs and thought I would post them for those who could not see and hear the event.

Happy Birthday Dad

Came to work today and realized that it was Dads (Grandpa, etc) birthday. I couldn't help reflecting on the Store and how it started 61 years ago. We don't know about the veil and what it offers......but it is fun to speculate. I wonder if he is looking down. It has gone from what he developed.... to children.....on its way to Grandchildren and now...... a great grandchild working with us for the summer. How coooollll is that!!