"St. George Live"
June 10, 2010
It was a summer field trip to see our own home town with a bit of the old time flavor.
We met at the Art Center and Jacob Hamblin and then visited special places all around

At our first stop met Orson Pratt and heard his story in St. George
Hayden even helped him with a little drama about the gunshot that left a hole in the ceiling

We then loaded on the bus and headed downtown.

At the Tabernacle we met Erastus Snow.

Our next stop was the old court house where Judge Macfarlane put Hayden up front again and on trial!!!

All stand for the Judge!

After the trial we headed to the Brigham Young home and met the Prophet himself....a bit thinner that I thought.

After the tour we walked down to Grandma and Grandpa Barton's home and she shared parts of her life story with us and let the kids ask question. It was fun to hear about her life and some of Grandpa's. We ate homemade bread and butter while she talked and then she shared popcycles with us.

We also walked around the corner and took a look at G-Great Grandpa and Grandma Barton's home....a totally different looking home that when they lived there but the owner invited us in to see the changes.

Next door to their home is the first home that Karen lived in...also remodeled...but I don't remember it anyway!

Thanks Everyone for a great day!

A Summer Day at Silver Reef
July 15, 2010
Part of our family summer fun is learning about the places around our own home. We all traveled out to old Silver Reef and explore the old buildings and history. The Wells Fargo Express office is now a visitors center/gift shop and full of fun relics from the past.


The docents loved tellings us about the old days and showing us the fun features. They were also very watchful of our many little folks...I would have loved to have had a picture of Tanner, when he very slyly climbed onto the old saddle stool...but the good lady had him off before I could take one.

While we waited for the Condie Family to catch up with us Allie and Addie checked on the old mining cars outside. McKay is standing in front of the memorial that honored the Catholic Church and their church that once stood on that site. Meanwhile the other kids checked out the City diorama and gift shop. We left with a handful of rocks (25cents a piece) and some fun puppets.

A great group of adventurers.

Our next stop was at the Santa Clara City Hall where there is a statue of Sarah Leavitt who was one of the family ancestors. Do we look a little bit worn out??? The temperatures were only around 110!

Bryn, Grandma Losee, Dallin and Garret in front of the Sarah Leavitt Statue.
To beat the heat we finished up back home with root beer floats!

Grandma's Preschool Fun

Have I mentioned how much fun it has been doing a preschool with four of the grandchildren...Tanner, Zach, Emily and Bree. They are different ages 4 years to two years but are good with each other. Our main challenge has been learning how to sit still for longer than 60 seconds and we will probably have to work on it for a bit longer!!!! We have learned our colors (they each have a favorite) talked about nature, animals, bugs, butterflies and birds...we have
made fun projects for Valentines, Christmas and Easter and other special days...we love to eat and lunch is probably their favorite things except for maybe the snacks before lunch. We love the books and puzzles and crafts. They love to play outside and swing in the swings...we have learned to take turns and help each other out. So much fun...what more can I say!

Emily dancing with the ribbon wands

Tanner making his moves

Bree checking out the St. Patrick's Day treasure after they found the pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow

Zach on Safari Day...

Aren't the cookies the cutest ever...made by Karma after her trip to South Africa on a real safari..

Coloring at the little table...

Enjoying a good strawberry

Having a picnic at the Johnson Road Run where we learned about safety with our vehicles...notice the fun variety of transportation...

Practicing on the play mat with stop and go signs

Getting ready to hit the road

Tanner...Leading the way...all decked out with bike, helmet and super-cape

It has been a great time and special experience spending time with some of my Grandies.

SURPRISE...!
I joined Wyone, Camille, Carrie and CJ and headed to Montana to surprise Carol Ann for her 60th Birthday. It was great to see the look on her face as we came off the plane. (She knew Carrie was coming but not the rest of us) Kellie and Addy surprised her as well but Kim had everything under control. What a fun weekend we had visiting, eating, checking out Billings, and doing missionary work with CA.




The Girls and CJ...and CA on the phone....she had missionaries calling her all day long.


They also surprised her later the evening with cake and ice cream
They love their ice cream....there were two more cartons in the freezer!!!!


We visited the Billings Temple and they went to two different baptisms.


Hiking the Rimrock....


President Larry in his office



Outside the mission home with Larry and Carol Ann. It was a wonderful week end...Thanks Gardners!





Preschool time...dancing to the music. Except Zach.