No, Really?
I got a phone call from a friend, Lisa Bearnson. She asked if I was in Idaho or Utah. Then drops the bomb that “The Mountains” in Alpine are on fire. My blood turned cold. I called Stacy, who jumped in the car and headed that way. Lisa said her and Steve would head over to and try to get out some priceless possessions. By the time they got there, the road was blocked up to the Cove and they couldn’t get in. They were evacuating. Stacy’s Sister In Law, Cassie met her up there too. Stacy stood and cried as she watched the flames.
(she took this as she drove up there)
Our home is maybe 1/2 mile from here. They tried everything. Then Cassie told Stacy to call me and see if there was a car in the garage. Sooooooooooooooo they walked in the back way. They found a guy that lives behind us and he helped get them in. They threw stuff in the car. Pictures, CD’s and stuff I love :}
It was a horrible day for me. So bad that when I was having my break down Ryan just said…….”MOM! YOU HAVE TO CALM DOWN” ;]
Found this on the Web.
Mt. Timpanogos Temple.
I am so grateful for the Bearnsons!
Such a blessing in my life. They were headed out of town and turned around to go up and help. Thank you so much!
Ok…..backing up. Monday I went in to the Doc to see what the verdict is on my knee. I ruptured my ACL along with some other injuries and I am opting for surgery. I am not happy!!!!!!!!!
The fire news was the next day…so thus……the breakdown.
Any way, I tried to forget about all of this and put my energy in to a Huge Birthday Party for …………………….
AMERICA
What a great day!
I was in the parade with my Little Bro and his family for the Paramount Theater.
Mom, Dad and Brandon
The whole Disney Gang
Me and the Gang
Brandon Ingrid Sara and Kent
Toy Story Gang
Me and my mom and dad
My dad was the bus driver!
Then headed over to our house for hot dogs and some jet skiing.
Nicole
Tyler 
Brandon and Sara
Headed over to my Aunt Mary’s for a Lott reunion
Baylee Kae
For quite some time I have been thinking about evacuation and what I would grab. I have been putting pictures on an internet sight. I have been scanning pics and negatives. I was caught off guard. I never dreamed this would happen…..or at least I thought it wouldn’t. I am re-thinking strategies. It is real. I sobbed as I thought of losing pics from my childhood and my kids’ childhood. I am grateful. But I want to be more prepared. Any ideas? I know STUFF can be replaced but not all the sweet pics and keepsakes. ………………………….and
Happy Birthday America
