Craig's Birthday in Green River

Craig decided to bring his family to Green River on his Birthday to do some fishing. Well we went to the Splash Park. The playground equipment was fun too.

We went to the County Fish Pond because we always catch some fish there. You're right, no fish but we did catch some Crayfish. Oh what fun the pinchers are.

Then Carter decided to see how many tooth picks he could put in his mouth. What cute teeth.

Of course we have to use the hot tub several times a day. Oh what fun!!!

We decided to try Bass fishing first. No bites, but lots of fun when we tied off to the dock to fish from there.

Jace decided that he could handle the worms. Look how it stretches out in his hand.

Carter handled the worms also.

Even Gentry was having a great time.

But Grandpa can fix it up. He just can't get the fish to bite the hook.

Then we had the birthday party. Craig got a Red Rider BB Gun from Grandma so he can show his boys how to shoot. Oh what fun, they have their own BB Gun's.

Craig even got to help the boys build his cake. Check out Grandma on the crutches.

It was a fun weekend even if we did not catch any fish. After Bass fishing for a while we decided to troll, but the wind came up so we had to go in.

Summer Changing Event

Well on Friday May 21st Joyce and I hurried up to Star Valley to get the lawn mowed before the snow that was supposed to come on Saturday. As you can see below the snow did come on Saturday, but we did not get the job done on Friday night.

While Joyce was moving the weed whip cord, she slipped on the little hill in the front yard. Her back leg did not slip and she broke her leg. We were at the hospital by 8:30. She had surgery on Saturday morning. She now has a rod in the middle of her big bone and plates and screws in the little bone between the ankle and the knee.

The plates were put on both sides of her smaller bone and connected with screws. The cast came off Wednesday afternoon and we have been changing the dressing every other day. Tuesday morning we go to the Doctor again and see what is next. He said it will be at least 8 weeks. School is done for Joyce. She missed the last 2 weeks.

The incision in the knee is where they inserted the rod in the middle of the big bone. Notice all the staples. She will never make it through the airport again.

In Star Valley there is always a dream at the end of the rainbow. We will over come.

Gentry Blessing Day

On March 6th we all went to Craig's for Baby Gentry's Baptism. It was great to have Jill bring Grandma up for the event. Below Todd is have a great visit. Isn't she just the cutest Baby you have ever seen?

This is one of the most loved baby's in the world. Of course Mom does, but look how much these two brothers love her. Jace even says he is going to marry her. What fun.

It was a great time to get the family together. We all have sunch great love as a family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 85 GREAT YEARS

What a great day. Thanks to Connie and Dave for hosting a Great Birthday Party for Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma Saunders. Marie's Birthday is actually December 25th, but trying to have a party on Christmas Day just does not work. We had the oldest and the youngest. Below is Gentry, Craig & Mandy's 6 week old baby girl.

Even candles on the cake. Oh what fun.

And Woosh!!! There goes the candles. What a great job.

Connie had lots of help cutting the cake. Ella and Summer are real helpers for their mom.

We sure missed having Doug here to complete the family. It is great to get together and enjoy the friendship and love that we share as a family.

We sure love being with our wonderful mother.

As you can see Tam and Dan are still in love after all these years.

Cousins sure seem to have fun when they get together. Autumn and Jace really like to be together.

This was really a great day together. It seems like we just don't get to see each other often enough. We were able to watch a DVD and reflect on some happy memories over the years. What a highlight seeing Dad sing to Mom "WE'VE BEEN CHUMS FOR 60 YEARS". Our Mom and Dad set such a great example for their posterity. Our responsibility is to live up to the principles that they taught us.

Thanks for being the Greatest Mom ever. We love you.

President's Day Weekend 2010

What a great weekend in Star Valley. With a foot of new snow on top of the other 2 feet there was lots of snow. Three days and 5 snowmobiles can really wear out the snow. Jace was working hard to keep the snow off the deck. That just made the pile higher to jump into.

Who says that cousins can't be best friends. The Disney Channel even makes it to Star Valley, so it was not outdoor time all weekend.

The weather was so nice that we were able eat lunch on the deck and work on the tans.

This used to be a foot of new powder snow. No powder snow left now.

Who new a ditch could be so much fun to drive through.

What a fun weekend. We just wish Todd and his family could have been with us. Also Mandy had to stay home with sick Gentry.

Newest Grandbaby and Carter Birthday

Well Grandma thought she had a whole bunch of pictures of new Baby Gentry, but we had a camera malfunction. But aren't Jace and Gentry cute? We boys are getting out numbered again and the grand daughters are happy to point that out.

It was also Carter's Birthday so Grandma had to help with the hockey equipment. She liked red and blue hockey sticks.

It was a fun Sunday afternoon to visit Craig and Mandy. The grandchildren are great too.