Monday, October 4, 2010

Fall Colors change every year

The colors are different every year. Check out the dates on the first 3 pictures taken last year. They came earlier this year and left sooner. They did not seem as vivid.







Fall is still one of the most beautiful seasons in Star Valley.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Labor Day in Star Valley

Everyone was in Star Valley for Labor Day. We all had a great time and here are a few pictures of the Worlds Greatest Grandkids.

Later in the summer

Just in case you have not noticed, I have not done any blogging all summer. Not just because of having 2 yards to take care of and Joyce surgery recovery, but my computer has not allowed me to do a new post.

I did not have any pictures from the 4th of July but all the kids came to Star Valley. We did fireworks, swimming, playing ball, games and lots of good food.

Joyce is recover to the point we could play in our Lions Sight Foundation golf tournament in Jackpot. She brought the term handicap in golf to the max. She wore her boot brace, used the crutch to go from the golf cart to the ball. Then she hit the ball and hobbled back to the cart. The embarassing part was that we used more of her drives than mine.
All Frank and I could do was just stand and watch.
The most exciting part was that we tied for low gross and won low net in our flight. We had a great time again with our great friends the Chadwicks. What a great weekend.

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.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

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.