Cory's Wedding Brought Family Together

My nephew, Cory, was married in the Spokane Temple on Friday September 27th to Rachel White.  My parents, sister and brothers all came for the wedding.  It was good to see all of my family.  Jim and I spent the night in the same hotel as my family and we were able to spend a little more time together.  It was a great weekend.

 Cory and Rachel just outside the temple

Cory

 Rachel

 My family

 Alan and Lacy's children

 

James Micheal's Baptism

James Micheal turned eight years old on September 12th and was baptized September 14th in the Spokane Stake Center.  Family and friends enjoyed time together after the wonderful event.  Jordan, Mariah and Della came from Cheney, Dustin and Lexie came from Rexburg and William came from Colville. Tori, Trent and Capri just came for the baptism. Thanks to all those who took the time to come and celebrate this event. We took the opportunity to get a four generation photo of the James Divises.

James Antone, James Henry, James Allen,

 and James Micheal Divis

Labor Day

We started are day laboring in the front yard.  Jim, Jordan and William worked hard on preparing the front yard for grass.

William and Jim pulling a water barrel to level the ground.

After the men were exhausted, Jim and I went to Adam and Sherri's for dinner and a night of pickle ball.

Working on cement path

Saturday the men worked on the cement path.

 Smoothing out the area, getting ready to plant grass.

After cutting the cement paving stones for the corner pieces.

Big Wind Storm

Sunday evening we were above the garage when the wind began to blow and we heard a snap, crash and metal crushing.  Jim hurried out to see what damage was done and found the top of a tree down next to the red Subaru.  The tree had taken the street lamp right off of the pole which crashed to the ground.  Luckily the driveway was not blocked and all vehicles were safe.  Monday during the day the tree settled into the driveway so for family night Jim cut the tree up while William and I hauled it to the burn pile.

 Monday morning when I went for my run.

Monday afternoon

Monday evening

Building Deck Stairs

Jim and I went to James' on Saturday and Jim helped build the deck stairs.

Evan, Sadie and Della had fun playing bag monsters

Jim working on the deck while James and Jordan go to the store for more wood.

Birthday Party for Laura and Kendra

Sunday we celebrated Laura and Kendra's birthday with cake and ice cream.

 Mariah made the princess cake

Family Picture and scavenger hunt

We tried to all get together for Dustin's open house but John was not able to come.  We took a picture and hope to be able to photo shop a picture with John in it.

We had planned on going down the Kettle river but the weather was cool so they decided to have a picture scavenger hunt.  I took care of all the children while they scavenged.

Find a bridge

 Make a tower

Planking

Spell Wild

Planking

Quidditch (anti gravity)

Reflection

 Wild Animals (Turkeys)

 anti gravity

Dustin and Lexie's Open House

Friday, August 16th we invited friends and family over to celebrate Dustin and Lexie's wedding.  They were married in April but did not have time to come home.  Lexie's parents and younger brother drove down for the event.  We served cheese cake and ice cream with candy on the tables.  We enjoyed all who came to celebrate with us.

Back to Colville we go

Tuesday we flew to Denver and then Spokane.  Trissa was working at the airport so we were able to visit with her a little.

It was good to be back home.  Mirjam made a German meal and we invited Grandma and Grandpa over.  We had fun making Kaesespaetzle and German Chocolate Cake.  She also served German chocolates.

 German Chocolate Cake (We ate the cake the next day because we were so full of the yummy dinner)

Friday I went to a wedding with Mirjam. She was able to meet a few people knew from school.

 Brittney and Phil Bradeen's Wedding

 Mirjam and Brittney

 Mirjam and Brittney

Mirjam found this dress while shopping in Salt Lake City

Sunday Jordan made Pizza and we had a birthday party for Mirjam.  Tabby and her family were able to attend.

Monday Mirjam and I went to the airport and off she flew back home.  We had a wonderful time while she was here. Thanks Mirjam for spending your vacation with us!!