A cute story

Today the kids and I took a walk around the block. As we were walking I told the kids about a story my mom tells from her family history. So of course I had to call her and get the details correct. Then the kids came up with a bunch of questions. So the story goes, my GreatX3grandparents joined the church in England at the beginning of the church. Isaac Hunt and Ann Newley(sp). When she joined the church she was disowned by her family, so she went to live with another family and they came to the US together. While crossing on the ship she fell in love with Isaac. When they got to the states he was the wagon train in front of her. So he left her notes on the rock and cow heads and whatever he kind find. They got married when they got to Salt Lake. So my kids had all of kinds of questions like, what did he write with, what did the notes say and how hold were they. I thought they came up with some very interesting questions. It was fun telling them some of their history. So I know that was kindof long but I know I will forget these moments if I don't write them down. So you can all read along too.

Beautiful Flower

I missed this flower in the other group of pictures. Carl took this picture and I thought it was beautiful.

Mt. Elden

Can you believe twice in one week! Yes, I am posting again. Today we decided to climb Mt. Elden. We were really wanting to do this before we move. We hiked about 3miles. The kids did really good, Olivia fell asleep in the pack, and Pacer was so tired he slept for 3 1/2 hours. We had a great time, and the scenery from up there is beautiful. I take too many things for granted, I need to take time to smell the roses once in awhile.

FATHER'S DAY

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there. We are celebrating next week, so I kind of forgot, until I was looking at some older pictures and saw this one of my dad. He is holding Olivia and Reaves. What an awesome man, and great example he is. I now appreciate all the embarrassing, standing up for standards things he did when I was teenager. I remember watching a movie with my friends at our house and my dad turning off the movie because it was taking the Lord's name in vain. How embarrassing! Thank you Dad for not caving, I hope that I can be like that with my kids. We were able to visit in Snowflake for the last week, and when I left he gave me a huge hug and told me how glad he was that we came to visit. He is so good with the grand kids, they all want to go milk the cow with him, it is so exciting the first time the kids are big enough to go with him. They love it. Thank you Dad for everything you do for me and my family, what a blessing you are in our lives. I Love you, Wendy.

My, My it has been along time!

I don't know if anyone even looks at my blog anymore, since I hardly ever update. But to those of you who do, thanks. I am sorry, that it has been so long. It just doesn't seem like alot goes on in our lives. We did get to go on a trip to CA. It was a blast, we met Carl's brother Steven and his family there. The kids had so much fun together. The trip didn't start out on the greatest note, as you see we wrecked our van. $4,600.00 later it is fixed, thank goodness for insurance. And thankyou to my mom and dad who were so gracious to let us take their car, and for driving our car with no AC. What awesome parents I have. We went to Sea World, The San Diego Zoo, Disney Land and the beach. I am not sure what the kids liked most. I think they could have stayed at the beach for ever, but too cold for me. The week was a blast, sick people and all (some of us got the flu). I want my kids to always remember these times, spending time with their cousins and family. I am glad to have such awesome in-laws that can put up with us.
I know this is alot of stuff, but I guess that there is alot going on. Maybe I should update more! HA HA! We are moving to UT in Aug. so that Carl can do his internships. I am trying to pack stuff, so that we can send most of to storage. We are only going to be there for 7 months, then back to Snowflake for his last internship. Yeah, my kids can't wait to be back in Snowflake. It will be alot of moving, but worth it in the end. I will take pictures of all my boxes, I can't believe that I have so much stuff. Were does it all come from. Well to all who read this, I hope you have a nice day.

Trip to CA

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