I THINK, i am getting the hang of this!

You must note that for as long as Tyler Keith has been sitting in his carseat, this is not too bad of a picture. You might just fill in the words he is thinking.... Are we there yet?.... Do I ready get to celebrate the 4th any where but in this car seat? or I hope you know there is a limit to sitting in this carseat! Tyler ready was a trooper taking in the 105 heat, living in a motel while away from home, and sitting in a carseat!

Somehow, when we went down into the caves, Brayden fell asleep. No, problem, he was fun to carry; only problem was carrying him up the quarter miles coming out of the cave climbing 300 feet. Needless to say, alittle rest came with the tour at this point !

Brayden is having fun! What was that you were saying grandpa? I think this was coming out of the park where Guy and Alison ran 4 miles. Yeah!... in preparation for the 26 mile Marathon in St George, this coming October. We were on our way to the bus to get back to the van, so we could continue our visit that day to the caves and then to the rest of the missions and then to the old town sections of home and finally for the fireworks (what we saw).

Once again, Brayden enjoying the boat ride on the canals of San Antonio. This was really a great place to see a lot of San Antonio without walking a step, other than boarding the boat. The tour guides were so informed on the oldest and latest facts of San Antonio. This was a must if you go and see San Antonio!

Nothing like a quiet rest in the hotel after visiting all day with the sight of San Antonio. Tyler seems to be glad to get out of that car seat!

Thanks again Guy and Allison for the fun time we had in your great state of Texas.

Yes we will be back!

Love, Dad and Mom

More Trip!

Brayden found in the flowers in front of the San Anotnio Temple! The Angel Moroni seen on a clear Sunday!

Opps! Brayden got into this shot too!

Now there is a a good shot with Grandpa and Grandma with grandchildren!

HERE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!

Love you all,

Dad

Lots of Pictures!

Coming out of the caves in San Antonio.

Riding the boats in the canals of San Antonio!

Brayden inspecting a oven at the one of the Missions of San Antonio.

Grandpa building Brayden's spaceship with an Alien soon to be added!

Confused!

So I got all these pictures I want to post. What is the best way to get them on my blog:
1) Post all the pictures first and then write my comments ... or
2) post one picture and write comment and the next and next and next picture with comment.
Or does it matter?
Confused

Guess who we met at the airport going to Dallas?

Its been awhile since we have added to our blog. We are home now and settling in a bit. The last few weeks have been filled with fun. I will let Guy fill you in on all of that part. I just want to tell the world today how very much I am loving having my husband around. So many people worry about what they will do when they retire. We havent officially entered that phase yet, but Guy does have his summers off and we are enjoying every day together. Since we have gotten home from Texas we have been filled with YSA events. We took the girls back to K.Falls, painted the trim on the front of Jens house...by the way, JP has done a beautiful job of relandscaping the front of their home. With the trim done, the house now looks like it fits right in with the rest of the expensive homes in their neighborhood. Anyways, back to our update. We left their place early and hit Crater Lake on the way home. Daddy got his stamp! It was a beautiful quiet break for us, and we still made it home in time to greet the YSA kids on the dock downtown as they boarded the boat dance on the Portland Pride. We had a ton of kids turn out for it....and the best part for us that night was that there were plenty of chaperones ,and since we had done it already a couple of times , we were heading for home by 11pm! I was pretty sure we'd have to be up till 2am so that was a very welcome bit of news. Sunday we had the luncheon to put on and visitations and then monday night was FHE. During the day we worked on the gardens and cars and even bought some new perannuals to plant. Guy helped his parents paint and touch up their house on those days. Last night the ysa girls had enrichment at Gibbs. We made homemade pizza and the girls made dough to take home with them. We had a real good turnout. Guy had a stake High Priest meeting. Theres something going on every night except Friday and we are hoping to go out to dinner that night or something fun to payback , or say thankyou to some of the wonderful people that are in our lives. I have been thinking lately about how incredibly lucky we are to have each other and the lives that we have had. Its because of the blessings of living the gospel and having wonderful family and friends that share our lives...and lifestyles. We have missed much of the hardships of life by holding tight to that rod. Life brings pains and trial...but it all just is easier to deal with with the gospel and an eternal perspective on things. I am rambling and so I will turn this over to Guy. Just know that you are the joy in my life and that I am so thankful for each of you. (Especially my dear sweet eternal companion)

Now how can I top that? I love you too!

Dad

Birthday Blog!

Happy Birthday! Never tell the age of a women, but do the math, Mom was born in 1965 or was it 55. Anyways, we wish you a Happy Birthday, what ever the age! Cathy remains the love of my life!

Doesn't she seem ageless with this picture which ws taken this morning on her birthday, ! We love you for all you do for the family. She is off to do the family genealogy with Sister Standing. We will be going to Texas to take the girls to see their cousins and visit Guy and Allison and see Brayden and Tyler.

Last Saturday, we met at my parents to celebrate Father's Day with Scott and

Donna, John and his family, and ours (Dave and family was in Bend). Then afterwards, we went to two wedding receptions.

We met at Jake and Cindy's last Sunday to celebrate all the Birthdays and Father's Day. Then in the evening we had a great Fireside by President Baird. He spoke on covenants.

Jen and JP were in Utah visiting their sister and brother, Melissa and family and Mike and Mandy all stayed at their aunt and uncle, John and Sue Richards. They returned to the beach at Seaside this week, and we will join them at the end of this week.

The YSA Ward is doing fine. Uncle Scott was released from his YSA calling as a Bishporic member and called into the Stake Presidency in McMinnville.

JP continues to work in Klamath Falls in administration fora Middle School. Jake has some little jobs this summer waiting for the big job coming up in October. Justin continues working for graphic art Company in Provo. Guy continues to work with his Construction Company in Texas, Kyle has a job working construction in Portland, and Mike continues his schooling in Provo. We are very blessed to have everyone still working or going to school.

Love you all,

Dad

Much has happened since last writing! Last week was full with a Temple Session on Thursday, Interviews on Wednesday, FHE on Monday and yesterday we got the lawn mowed cars washed, repacked our 72hour kits and wedding reception and a movie all in the same day!
The week before Cathy and I got to visit Jen and JP in Klamath Falls for a couple of days. They are all doing great. I had a special time going to Jacksonville with McKenzie on a field trip. We got over to mom and dad's for Mother's Day. They seem to be doing fine. Dave and Addrianne and Scott and Donna were there at the same time and so we spent the evening visiting. We dont see enough of each other. Grandma and Grandpa will set out for Provo this Thursday. Cathy will accompany them and return in two weeks. Missy has all kind of projects to be done and mom is looking forward to seeing them all. Hopefully All of Provo will rejoice! (At least for those in our family). Mike and Mandy will have school and work but mom is hoping to spend time with them too. As well as hitting her favorite place in the world to do geneology for a few days.
We had a very productive day for the Sabbath. Meeting always start at 7:30 and I go till 3:30pm with the last of our interview. Then back for a Fireside at 7:30pm. The message was great but for some reason there was not that many in attendance. Unlike our temple session (last Thursday), we had like three YSA Wards and of those attending our Wars surpassed all other Wards with 16 from our Ward. Yeah! I guess the sun was out since many came to meetings sunburnt today in church.. Somethings always happens when the weather changes. The warm spell is suppose to be around for the next week. The fans are going full blast! I can't wait till summer. Watch out heat, it can only get warmer!
We love you all!
Love,
Dad