Memorial Day Visits.............

Matt , Shanni and family were down in Price for the weekend and wanted to go with us to decorate graves, so they met us in Huntington and we started there
Sadie and Syd on a log chair by Charles Pulsipher's grave.

Cute little Sadie bug, blowing on the pinwheel we put on Dad and Mom Cox's graves.

Matt, at the memorial for the miners lost in the cave-in. I left a peony for Don.

Stetson and Syd in front of the memorial!

Over in Price, decorating Uncle Tony and Aunt Mitzi's. with the help of the kids. We told them a lot of stories, and they enjoyed learning about their ancestors. We ran into Dan, Bud and Connie at the Price cemetery and got to visit. We were not going to see anyone, because Jim and I both have bad colds, and we didn't want to share our germs, but we were so glad we got to see them anyway. Bud looks real good, and as always was full of jokes. He said" he knows more people in the cemetery anymore than he does out of it" What a tease he is.

Goin Green...............

These windmills have been built in the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon. They really intrigue me. I just love to watch them go around. Today when we headed for Price, I couldn't help taking a picture of them . and NO Robbin, those are not orbs, they are rain drops on my window.

Fishing at Otter Creek...............

Every year Erick and his whole family go to Otter Creek to fish on Memorial Weekend. They have invited us so many times, but we always feel obligated to go decorate the graves, but this year we decided to do both. We went down to Richfield on Friday night and stayed at the Fairfield Inn, (very nice) and left early Sat. morning and got there about 9 am. It was raining a little, but Erick took Jim out on his boat with Kyle and Justin and they got 5 nice ones. The rest of us stayed in the trailer and played Rummy, watched Mall Cop, and slept and read. The guys came back in to eat lunch. They were soaked, and Erick was shivering he was so cold. Jim had a bright orange rain coat that kept him a little dry. Erick took a nice hot shower and changed his clothes and when they finished eating, they went back out. They got a couple more and then it cleared up some and the sun came out. I finally got to throw my new pole in and wet my bait, but I didn't even get a bite. But we sure had fun. Erick fileted 8 of them for us to bring home. We left about 8:15 and got home around midnight. It was really worth the long trip.



Jim and Kurtis with their catches.

Karen, eating lunch.

Justin and Kristin, in their matching Lagoon shirts.

Kimber in her pink shirt, so we couldn't loose her.

Kasey and Shawn trying to win in Rummy! But Kristin skunked us all!

Austrian Copper......

Just wanted to share my Austrian Copper rose bush with you all. My Dad had a beautiful one of these in his yard and I always loved it. So did Jim, so we planted one in our back yard. It was just covered with blossoms this year. Enjoy!

Spanish takes 3rd in State Playoffs................

Guess ya can't win every year. Kylee already has a ring from taking State Champs, but she was still upset cause Viewmont beat them last Thursday. But then Bingham beat Viewmont and took the lead. It was fun watching her play. I just feel bad for Tricia, hope she makes it through McKinley playing in High School. It is very nerve racking to see them struggle so. GOOD JOB Ky!!!! You gave it your all! SLCC here she comes........

Hope of America.......

We were lucky enough to have 2 of our Granddaughters perform in " Hope of America" this year
at BYU . Shay, the first night, she was on the floor, in the first row. Then Sydney , the second night, she was a star in the flag. The music was awesome and the performance of dance and such were amazing. It was worth the long walks from where we had to park and waiting in line to get out after it was all over. It really made my heart swell with pride of being an American.
I love this country. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU GIRLS!!!

Lazy Days of Summer.......

Danelle had her yearly echo cardiogram today, so Grandpa picked Colt up from school and then grabbed Shay and her friend Ashley Marshall and brought them home. After a quick sandwich, they all went out and climbed a tree, to get some shade. It hit 90 degrees today. Wow, and it is not even June.

Shay and Ashley in the Navajo Willow,

Colt in the peach tree.

State Softball Playoffs.............

Tonight we went down to Spanish Fork for the 1st game of the State Softball playoffs.
Spanish played Brighton, well, at least Brighton tried to play . Spanish won 12 to 1, they called it in the 5th inning, with the 10 run rule. Kylee hit a double, 3 different times, and she caught some awesome balls out in the field. Way to go Ky, we'll see what happens on Thursday.

Fun and games........

While we were at Erick and Karen's for Mother's Day weekend, we played Rummy, and laughed our heads off. One of us was always on Jim's list! Because we would go out, when he had a handful. But you can bet, he would do the same thing.

I could have danced all night.................

We went down to Cedar last weekend and Kimber had a date for the Graduation Dance. It had a Masquerade Ball theme. She looked so cute, and said she had a great time.

Matt does his 1st 5K.........

They had a 5K run at Matt's work, where he works with troubled Youth, so he decided to give it a try.

Here he is coming into the last stretch, with Stetson skating along side.

Around the corner he goes, with Sydney joining in the run.

Here he introduces his family to some of the boys he works with.

Gettin' a high 5 from someone out in front of one of the buildings. He came in 1st place for his group, and won a ipod shuffle. Way to go Matt, we are proud of you!!!!!!

Graduation.......

UVU's graduation , and Jim's first one as Assistant Professor. Here he is all dressed up.

Later on, he is in line with all the other Professors to shake hands and welcome the graduates. I was so proud of him. He is doing a great job. I had some of his students come up and tell me how great they thought he was. Way to go Dear!!!!