A night @ Aunt Emily's House

So this summer has been SUPER HOT! One night while Brooklyn was over we decided that since it was my night to water (and we only have 1...since we are in stage 2 water restrictions) that Brooklyn might as well take advantage and run through the sprinklers. She had never done it before and she had a blast. It reminded me of summers in NM @ Grandma Call's. I didn't make her strip down to her undies, like Grandma did.




I couldn't make have Brooklyn over without a little education...so we did a science experiment. We took a jumbo, TEXAS sized marshmallow and put it in the microwave. She loved it, but was worried about us not eating it. She thought that was too wasteful.


Fun summer times!

A trip to Omaha means a quick trip to Winter's Quarters

So work sent me to Nebraska and dad sent me to Winter's Quarters. I am so glad that he did...because it was truly an amazing experience. I only had about an hour before I had to be at the airport and luckily the airport is only 13 minutes from Winter Quarters. What a special spirit is here. I was just sad that I didn't bring my camera, so these pictures are from my iPhone. I went through the museum.




I spent a little time walking around the cemetery. It breaks my heart that our pioneer ancestors call that their final resting place and yet most of them don't have markers on their graves.









I got to go on the temple grounds. The temple was closed, but I still felt such a special spirit there.





I am so thankful for our pioneer heritage and those men and women that sacrificed for the gospel.

Come, come, ye saints, no toil nor labor fear;
But with joy wend your way.
Though hard to you this journey may appear,
Grace shall be as your day.
Tis better far for us to strive
Our useless cares from us to drive;
Do this, and joy your hearts will swell -
All is well! All is well!
And should we die before our journey's through,
Happy day! All is well!
We then are free from toil and sorrow, too;
With the just we shall dwell!
But if our lives are spared again
To see the Saints their rest obtain,
Oh, how we'll make this chorus swell-
All is well! All is well!

Happy Father's Dad, to OUR dad!

I have such a great dad. He is always there for us and we know that no matter what we do, he is our #1 fan. He is always supportive in everything we do. The grandkids adore him and always want to play with him. He is good to lay on the floor and play trains or cars with the boys. Shoot at cups with the dart guns with the kids or let the girls style his hair in a game of beauty parlor. We sure are glad that you are our dad. Love ya!

Happy Birthday Joel!

Happy Birthday Buddy! I only have pictures from this winter of Joel...but I thought I would share them anyway. I hope that you have a great birthday! We are sure glad that you are part of our family. I know we tease about you bring the "crop failure," but really we are glad to have you. You make us laugh and sometimes cry (when you wrestle too rough)...but we love you anyway. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!