Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Keep on Trekin'




Jeff and I (mostly me) were put in charge of food for our Ward's youth handcart trek in July at Martin's Cove.  It was a ton of work, but also a lot of fun.  We didn't do any handcart pulling because we were busy with the food and setting up, taking down, and setting up camp.   We had a great time hanging with Ward members.  I spent an ENTIRE week before trek figuring out the menu, getting the food, finding coolers and freezers to store it in.  Then I spent the week after cleaning coolers and returning items.  Pictured are all the coolers drying after Jeff power washed them when we returned.  Also, Jeff, Monica Harper, Rich and Jeanette Wilder; Price with his lavender bandana, and the scout trailer - I became very attached to my make shift kitchen.

Alaska





Jeff was speaking at a Port Convention in Anchorage so I tagged along.  I have never been to Alaska before.  What a beautiful place!  We were there in September and the leaves were in full color.  We drove to Seward and took a boat tour.  On the way back we stopped at the Portage Glacier.  Blue ice!

Brisket's New Collar


A gift from Meriel's boss and his wife and Awesome, the Dog.

Friday, September 26, 2008

HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOS



Top photo is Homecoming October 1976.  Bottom photo is Junior Prom March 1976.
Go Eagles!












SHELTON AND RALPH



While we are on the subject of former pets, I thought I would post a photo of Shelton and Ralph herding ham ham, the hampster.  And, of course, Shelton with his head in the garbage can.  He was a great dog.  I really miss him a lot.  And Ralph was a sweetie.  Border Collies are amazing dogs.

AVERY



Avery just started preschool.  Here is a cute picture of her.
And I sent her some mustaches that she just loves!

ODE TO KITTY (OREO)


Last year, about this time, I had to put our kitty, Oreo, to sleep.  She was 19 1/2 years old!  She was born in Connecticut summer of 1988.  She moved to California with us in 1993 and then to Utah in 2007.  That was a hard move for her and her health started to deteriorate quickly.  She was having seizures and didn't look too great.  In fact, Meriel has just recently compared her to Grizabella, the glamour cat, from CATS.
She was a good kitty.  Here is a picture of her in Connecticut.  She liked to sleep in the sink.
Unfortunately, I don't know how to flip the photo around.  Sorry.