Fun in Pocatello and Idaho Falls

I am late blogging this fun Saturday back on October 16th. We headed to Pocatello and Idaho Falls for a great day with family. We stopped in Pocatello and had lunch with Jeremy, Sarah, Isaak, and Mikelle. I love the kids' darling grins!

Jeremy and Sarah

We then spent the rest of the day at Grandma Kump's church for her 90th birthday celebration with Jef, Sarah, Logan, Mason, Cole, and Ella. It was Jef's birthday, Tuesday, the 12th, so we were glad to go up and spend some time. Sarah helped her Grandma organize and present quilts to all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It was an impressive thing. She also gave them a history of her life as well. We had dinner at a local restaurant after and we gave Jef his presents. One was a guitar song book and I told Jef a couple of ones I wanted him to learn and play for me. We enjoyed the day and loved being with our kids and grandkids.

Dale being funny for the grandkids.

Ella loved putting on this high heels from one of the gals there.

Cute kids... L to R: Cole, Logan holding Kady, Wendy's little gal, Mason, and Ella

Sporting their classy looks....cute divas!

Fun times in Idaho Falls

I spent the last week of August in Idaho Falls with Jef, Sarah, and family. These photos aren't the greatest from my phone, but I did have a great time. A highlight for me is always getting to sit and listen to Jef play his guitar. He is very, very good and has learned some awesome songs.

We went to Gem Lake on the hottest day of the week and enjoyed the water and a picnic.

Logan

Mason

Cole with Grandma

We had lunch after the fun matinee movie one day.

Sun from the window really did make this special! lol

Ella got this cute skirt on a shopping day and I loved her outfit!

Mason, Cole, and Ella the night that Logan was at football and Jef and Sarah to dinner.

We went to the baseball game to watch the Idaho Falls Chuckers play the Missoula Osprey. I could really become a fan of local baseball very quickly!

I brought up some glow sticks and the kids had a fun time lighting up the front yard. Time goes fast when you are having fun! Thanks Idaho Falls family for a great week!

A Big Fan of the Osmonds!

Just wanted to post some awesome pictures of a concert I was able to go on August 7th. It was held at the Twin Falls Fairgrounds by the Boys Scouts of America in celebration of their 100th Anniversary. It was an exciting show from start to finish. It started out with some skydivers dropping into the stadium and a local reserve unit posting the colors. And then Wayne, Merrill, Jay, and Jimmy Osmond came out and on to the stage...you know what a HUGE fan I am of the Osmonds, I was transformed into a teeny-bopper fan! They sang a lot of the songs that they do around the globe for their Osmond's 50th Anniversary Show. They were exceptional entertainers and it was so fun to see video presentations on side screens of them all and the rest of the Osmond family growing up while they sang a favorite of mine..."Through the Years". Yes, I clapped along and sang along and embarrassed Dale, but I knew all the songs and I loved their sense of humor and the stories they told of their lives and those of all the family. The program ended with a pre-recorded patriotic medley played as an impressive fireworks display lit the skies. It was one, if not the best, concert I have been to. Thanks Dale for taking me!

Montana Adventures for Zadyn's Birthday and Cherry Picking

Collette and I went to Montana to spend a few days with Alisa and family from July 28 thru Aug 1st. We left Thursday around 2pm and took turns driving while the other read Hunger Games out loud, an excellent book that we were reading. The kids were so excited to have us come and we gave Zadyn her birthday presents while we were there. We had a great time visiting and playing outside, roasting smores, and going for walks. It was a great adventure picking cherries in Polson and then going to Flathead Lake fir a picnic. Alisa picks lots every year to can for them to enjoy all year. We drove home Sunday after church and we finished the book and even started the second in the trilogy. It is always such a great time in Montana and I think we will make it an annual event around cherry picking time!

Utah Trip

The week I spent in Utah from July 19 - 23 visiting my family was wonderful and I was glad to visit with Julie and be there while she had surgeryto repair a broken hip. I stayed with Polly and our visits with her during the day helped her stay positive awaiting her surgery and again afterward. It was a hard surgery for her, osteoporosis is not kind, but they were finally able to secure three pins. The Lord answered all prayers and blessed her with a comfortable and faster recovery than expected. She was able to go back to Heritage Friday afternoon; we all thought she would at least stay in the hospital over the weekend. She loves being back home and we are grateful that she is making a remarkable continued recovery. Thanks for all your prayers and support. We spent one evening enjoying a delicious bbq that Dave and Polly had on their back patio with Dennis (Katie was sick and we missed her). We had a " blast fromthe past" listening to the music of our growing up years. It's amazing how a title or a few words can bring back a whole song and yet I can't even remember what I am to do in the next week!

One of my good friends from high school that I keep in touch with hosted a potluck for me and invited several of our class mates. We had a wonderful time visiting and listening to each other as we shared about our lives and families. One had lost a husband last year due to a farm accident; more than one had lost children; some were divorced and trying to find happiness; some were not active in the church anymore. This made me look at my life and how blessed I am in so many ways. All of us are not without struggles and trials, but I can appreciate even more what I have and not take things for granted. I was happy to reconnect with so many old friends and reflect on memories of how they were all a part of my life and how I was impacted by each one.

Going to Utah is always a rejuvination for me and I hope that I can get down there more often in the future.

Fun Weekend

We had some family here for a fun packed weekend. Chad and Bailey came Friday night just in time to join the girls as they hosted a bonfire for the YSA branch made from the huge pile of wood off the house. They tried to roast marshmallows, hotdogs, make smores, etc.. but typical Idaho weather brought on a big wind. It was fun while it lasted. Collette's signature pose...Chad and Bailey trying to roast a dogKellsy and CalebAlisa's family came Friday night and stayed in Twin. Jeremy and Sarah's family came Saturday morning and Alisa stopped by, too, while Grant went to the temple before we all headed to Cameron's for lunch before Bailee's baptism. A few fun pics...
Crazy Chad and BaileyGrandpa with Zadyn and RykerAvery and KylerIssak and Mikelle
Bella, Malia, Zadyn, and RykerKids did well all posing here!Bailee in her beautiful dressBailee and CameronGrandma and BaileeCameron's familyJeremy's familyAlisa's familyBailey, Chad, me, and DaleKellsy and ColletteThe kids went swimming at Alisa's hotel after we all ate at the Golden Corral. Those staying with us roasted marshmallows in our small fire pit after that. Sunday, Alisa and Jeremy's family needed to get on the road after breakfast. We were glad they could come and it was nice to have them all visit with Chad and Bailey before they leave for Philadelphia the end of the month. Chad, Bailey, and Collette went to church with us and joined in with the 5th ward's choir traditional Battle Hymn of the Republic for the closing song. Cameron's family came over for dinner and a final visit with Chad and Bailey. We will miss Chad and Bailey and wish them the very best in their new adventure. Dad and I bailed on the fireworks that evening, sleep seemed like a good ending for a wonderful weekend! We enjoyed having family here, we really missed Jef and Sarah and family. Jef had the wonderful opportunity to go to Japan on business and arrived home in Idaho Falls Saturday afternoon. We are anxious to hear all about his trip.