Weekend with James' children

Jim and I spent Saturday and Sunday with James' children while they were away in Seattle watching the Mariners game.  We took them to the park Saturday morning.  After lunch Jim went shopping for paint for the great room.  Jeff has one half of the ceiling painted in primer and two walls.  The great room is transforming into just what Jim pictured. James Micheal and I went on a bike ride while Evan and Sadie napped.  Jim only had to take care of Makayla while we were gone.  Saturday night Jim enjoyed their Netflix and ate cheddar cheese popcorn.  Sunday I had to get the children fed and dressed for church at 9:00.  Jim went to Clayton ward and I had the children all by myself.  We made it to church and it was a slow process getting them all into the building and sitting down.  Jordan and Mariah came and sat by us which helped out a lot.  Evan really likes Jordan. I had help getting them all back to the van and home we went.  Lunch was a challenge but somehow I managed to get them all changed and fed and Sadie down for a nap.  James and Audra returned home at 2:00.  Jim got back at 3:30 and we left for home at 5:00.  It was a great weekend.

Tori's Wedding Day

Saturday morning Jim flies into Spokane at 8:00am and waits until Trissa, Gavin, Derrick, Laura and Kendra arrive. I go to the airport too because they cannot all fit in one car. We drive to James' and get ready to go to the temple. Trissa and Derrick take care of Gavin and Kendra during the ceremony. After pictures have been taken of those present we all head for Tomato Street Restaurant. Jerry, Jill, Jonny, Anne, Jason, Richelle, Tristan, Jeremiah, Hillary, Adeline, Grandma and Grandpa, Jeff, Kathy, Jodi, Steve, Jeri, Emma, Mark, Jim, James, Audra, James Micheal, Makayla, Evan, Saddie, Trissa, Derrick, Gavin, Laura, Kendra, Jordan, Mariah, Della,and I all eat lunch. It was quite the scene. I was at a table with James Micheal, Makayla, Kendra, and Gavin. It went pretty good until Makayla had to go to the bathroom and they all followed. I just had them all come into the handicap stall with me. It was exhausting but fun. After lunch I went to the church to help with the reception food. It was a great reception with wonderful food and great atmosphere.

Tori and Trent in front of Spokane Temple

After the Ceremony

Lunch at Tomato Street

Fun with Family

July 16th Andy's family came to visit from California for two weeks. Rip has vacation this week also. I have to go to girl's camp on Monday. I enjoy girl's camp which includes a "cougar sighting" one night. I returned home to lots of family and enjoyed the weekend. I have decided to be on vacation too and put off camp clean up until the family is gone. Trissa and Gavin came up Saturday and left Sunday.  James and Jordan and their families came up Friday night. Tuesday I go to Spokane with Grandma, Kathy, Didi and Ali. We had a wonderful time shopping and eating. We attended Tori's Bridal Shower that evening and I bring Makayla home with me. She got to stay with me until Saturday. Jim and I attended the Temple with Tori and her family and enjoyed lunch at the park afterward with a lot of the family. Sunday we got together for lunch after church. There were over 40 people in attendance. Dave's family left at 4:30pm and the others after that. Andy's family left Monday morning early and life is back to just us until this next weekend when Tori gets married.

Frisbee Golf

Ali playing with Makayla

Gavin with the trucks

Horseshoes

Andi and Sadie

Mark, Gavin and Jason

Andi and Evan

Grandma and Jason

Jordan and Cameron

Having fun at the park after the temple

Jeri and Evan

Jennifer, Lizzie and Mariah

Heidi, Nicole, Andi and Grandpa

Family at the Park

Jim, Rip and Jason(9 years old) the only ones that can do fingertip push-ups

These pictures were taken on Sunday when we all got together.

YW Campout

I have been busy getting ready for Girl's Camp. I had a pre-camp campout on Friday and Saturday. I had 11 girls come and we learned about fires and cooked foil dinners and of course smores, learned about clouds and their scientific names, and about the Stars. It was a clear night to observe the stars and very cold to sleep out under the stars but we all managed and had a great time. Saturday after enjoying biscuits and gravy cooked in Dutch ovens we ventured out on our hike. I took them out around grandpa's field and into State land. We all had a great time and can't wait for camp on the 18th.

4th of July Weekend

Jordan, Mariah and Della came up Friday night. Laura, Craig and Kendra arrived Saturday afternoon. Rip and Sarah came up so we enjoyed playing games and after dinner we helped Grandpa pull up a grove of little trees. He used his tractor to pull them up and Rip attached the chain and Jordan stacked the trees. The weather is perfect here. Highs in the upper 70's and low 80's and lows in the 50s. Sunday we all drove to Jordan's ward for Della's blessing. After church we all returned to our house for dinner. We ate and played games and then ate ice cream. At 9:00 is started getting dark so Rip and Jodi and their families went back up to Grandma's and we got ready for bed. Monday we went to our ward's 4th of July breakfast at the church. After a trip to Walmart we went home and played Frisbee golf and later a game of Settlers. We enjoyed BBQ steak, chicken, pineapple, with salads and brownies for dessert. Way too much good food. Instead of watching the fireworks we stayed home and watched "Adjustment Bureau" on Blu-ray.

Steve enjoying the coolness of the great room

Emma, Kendra and Craig relaxing on the tramp

Kathy and Jeff enjoying dessert

Sarah Grandpa and Grandma enjoying Giant Marshmallows

Mark finishing off his giant toasted marshmallow

In the air again

Monday afternoon I went with Mom and Kathy to Spokane for Jeri's flute recital. Jeri did an awesome job. We spent the night at Rip's and he took me to the airport Tuesday morning for the 6:30 flight to Denver. I made my flight and Trissa picked me up. I met Derrick, Trissa's boyfriend, that night. Wednesday Trissa went to her training meeting and I watched Gavin. Trissa had training Wed through Friday. Friday John came and picked up Gavin and I and took me to the airport for my 12:25 flight, they are going to see his mother so will fly out also. Laura picked me up and took me to her home. We enjoyed the afternoon and evening. Saturday my Dad and Alan came and picked me up and took me to Orem where my mother was waiting. We prepared food for all the company coming for Father's day. Alan and Lacy and their family arrived Friday night and will be staying until the 28th. They are traveling back to Japan so I will not see them for a while. I had a great time with them. Lacy taught me how to make a purse that turns into a baby doll cradle. I also got to visit my cousin Becky and her family. I flew out of the Provo airport Friday and made my connection in Denver and made it to Spokane by 1:30pm. Jim picked me up and we shopped in Spokane before returning home.

Gavin

Alan and my Dad helping at Laura's

Laura working on her yard

Kendra and Sarah

Cameron, Kyle and Jace

Lacy

Week in Denver with Trissa and Gavin

Gavin and I flew to Denver on Tuesday May 31st (Audra's Birthday).  I miss calculated my time of departure from home so I was very stressed when arriving at the airport.  Jeff and Kathy drove us and Jeff helped to get my two roller bags, backback and computer along with Gavin, carseat and diaper bag to the security line.  Just as I was entering the security checkpoint Cindy and her husband arrive and help my through security.  They were flying another airline but they helped me get all my stuff to my gate.  I couldn't have done it without them.  They were an answer to my prayer.  Gavin and I had a good flight and Trissa was there to pick us up.  Wednesday we took Gavin to Kung Fu Panda 2.  He loved the movie.  Thursday we started potty training Gavin.  He enjoys wearing underware and has gone to the bathroom several times in the toilet but still has a way to go before he is trained.  Trissa took Sunday off so we went to her ward for church.  John returned home late Sunday.  Monday John came and took Gavin and Trissa and I headed for the airport.  Trissa works from 3:30 until Midnight.  John gave me a candle holder from Thailand.  I love it.  I didn't expect him to get me something so was surprized when he handed me something wrapped in newpaper.(Thailand Newspaper)  I flew to Seattle on the 4:30 flight.  Jim met me at the airport and we took a shuttle to the hotel.