Tyler's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Tyler......

 He doesn't seem to happy about being the center of attention!

Halloween Family Fun

Crew's 2nd Bday Party

Halloween Party with RZR Ridin' Friends

We have so much fun with this group whether we are riding or partying.  (This is only about half of our group.)

Crew Turns Two!

Hard to believe this little guy is two years old already.  He is such a joy!

45 Wedding Anniversary

We had a lovely anniversary dinner in St. George with our friends the Brenchleys who also had their anniversary the same week.

High School 50th Class Reunion - OUCH!

 GO Temple City High School RAMS!

I had so much fun!  I have 3 hours, every 5 years, to dance to the rock bands of the '60s and I took every advantage!  Loved renewing acquaintances from long ago.  Unlike many, I have only happy, carefree memories of high school.  No bullying, no emotional teenage angst, etc.  My only worry in the world was what to wear to school each day, did my hair look perfect, was our football team going to beat South Pasadena,  and was I going to have a date on Friday night!

This was an interesting reunion in that there were people who were young looking as well as young at heart, active and involved in their retirement.  And then there were people who were old physically through no fault of their own, pushing around an oxygen machine or walking slowly with the help of a cane.  And then there were those old mentally, whose world pretty much consisted of what they could watch on TV or see on the internet most of the day. 

Heber Valley Air & Car Show

Our Public Affairs Director asked Jeff to bring his sons and cars to a Heber Valley Air and Car show.  Pretty impressive!

Demolution Derby

An annual Larsen family activity

Jaron & Michelle and Family

Such a CUTE Family, even though they all are 6 months older than these photos!!!

Misc. Family Fun

Boating at Deer Creek for Chasey's Birthday

 Staying up way past bedtime waiting for 4th of July fireworks

 RZR riding up American Fork canyon with Owen and Chase.

   We tended Crew while D&E went to a movie......well, one of us was tending!!!!

Crew doing what he likes best, stacking and spinning bowls.

Another Car Show & Some Awards

 TYLER - FIRST PLACE

JEFF - SECOND PLACE

 CREW - CUTEST KID AT THE CAR SHOW!

Sit Still and Breathe Deeply!

Balancing Act

For those of you who have enjoyed my garden photos, here are a few thoughts:

Sit in a garden and be still.

Try for early morning when the world feels fresh and hopeful. Push all thoughts of schedules, worries, and unfinished tasks, to the very back of your mind for a while.

Be aware of your sense of smell, of sight, of sound, of touch. Be in the moment with the small creatures that frequent your summer garden....a bird searching for a breakfast worm to take back to her nest, a buzzing bee busily collecting his daily quota, a ladybug balancing easily on a gently swaying daisy petal, the graceful flutter of butterfly wings floating from flower to flower. Notice the vibrant colors of the flowers, and breathe in deeply of their fragrance. Take off your shoes and let the grass tickle your toes. And be sure to look up to see if there are a few well placed puffy white clouds skimming across a blue sky.

Let yourself be fully in the moment in order to balance your busy schedule with some quiet time. Let yourself feel refreshed, invigorated, and eager to make this a great day.

Finally, this would be a perfect time to say a little prayer of gratitude for the beauty of a simple garden, and the peace with which to enjoy this gift.

Janette's Bridal Shower

Here are a few photos I took of this fun day.  The food was delicious, the surroundings were beautiful, but most important, it was wonderful to be with our loved ones as we welcomed lovely Janette into our family.

 Below is a shot Kay Lynn sent to me:

P.S. And one of Crew....