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.

New Years Day

Joyce and Bob were lucky enough to spend the week from Christmas through New Years in Star Valley. What a great time. Shane, Jen, Paige, and Hailey came up on New Years Day. As you can see from the pictures below, we have lots of snow and fun for all.

Yes we have the pile of snow that is shoveled off the deck.

I wonder if I am brave enough to jump?

Why not!!! You only live once. Yes even your hair flies up. What fun this is.

As you can see in this picture, the snow is not as deep as usual. We did get about a foot of snow during the week we were there. Can't wait to be here full time.

Family Christmas at Criag's Home

We all got together at Craig's home the day after Christmas. It was really great to see all the grandchildren having such a good time together. Oakley was taking it all in with her bear. Yes grandma always gives pajamas for Christmas. Even Paige is not too old. Can't you see how excited she is?

Grandma keeps the paper cleaned up and out of the way. Oh what fun.

What fun it is to open presents and compare with your friends.

We had a great day together. As you can see above, Grandpa even got to bond with Oakley. It is great to have such a close family and we are able to share our love with each other.

This Christmas Season gives us the opportunity to appreciate the things we are blessed with.