Winter is upon us

Well my last day off until Jan. So we went to the cabin to winterize it. We enjoyed Conference while we were there. There was about 1in on the ground and it snowed while we were there. It is so pretty with all the different colors. I just wish it wasn't cold.

Clara Dee Dodge

We were privileged to go with Seth and Melinda to the Sonogram. It's a girl. They are going to call her Clara Dee Dodge. They were so excited to see it. We are so happy for them. The first one is her foot.Next she is upside down, with hand in front of face.

Next stop Mexico One last fling

These are the turtles out of two nest. And they were still coming.It was fascinating. They were really strong. They let them out at night into the ocean, so the birds don't eat them.

Dad and I were lucky to go to Cancun, the weather was great, lots of sun and water. One of the days we went on a catamaran and went snorkeling. We saw a barracuda, stingray and lots of little fish.

We took the fairy to Cozumel for the day. We rented mopeds and road around the island. We were lucky to see the turtles being dug up after they had hatched. They were so cute I wanted to bring one home.

Now it is back to work for the winter.

Lake Powell

The great canyons, blue sky's and lots of water.

Wow it never seems to stop amazing me at the wonder of this place. We had family and friends with us as we explored the great adventures of Lake Powell. Grandpa & Grandma Dodge, Seth, Melinda, Bryce, Amanda, Brett, Haylee, Marcus, Janeen, Preston, Tiffany, and baby Hanna. We even got grandma & grandpa to swim. The highlights are always the air chair, to see how long they can stay up.

Seth wanted goggles. So I got him some. NICE

20 Lb Catch

Dad went fishing this last week. Providing for the family and all. He was so excited, he caught a 20 lb Salmon. The biggest of the year for Doc. Warners camp. He was awarded a 20 lb pin. He brought home about 150 lbs of fish, Salmon & Halibut. He had a lot of fun with Don and Bruce. He is already signed up for next year.

RZR

Well here it is, my new car? It really is a four wheeler. Looks and drives like a dune buggy. I was having a hard time with my thumbs holding the gas, but this has gas peddle, steering wheel, and foot brake. I love it. Can't wait to go four wheeling now.

Widow Week

Well it is Widow Week for me. Dad is in Alaska fishing with Bruce. So Polly and I decided to go to Las Vegas and see a show. We wanted to see Mama Mia. It was good but Vegas style. A little more physical than I wanted. We stayed at the The Trump, it was suppose to be condos but didn't sell. So they rent them out as a Hotel. It was flashy but not to my taste, very contemporary. Cold in my opinion.

Happy Birthday Tom

Aug 20th

Happy Birthday to Tom, We are proud of all you have done for our country and our daughter. You are a good man. We wish you all the best. We love you all.

Where did the time go?

I can't believe Aug. is almost over. Where did the month go. It seems I'm more sensitive to time now that it is almost time to go back to work. We were excited to have Lia and Mark and there family come down on Aug 16th and spend the day with us. We swam and had a barbecue. It was so fun to see the kids. You have a great family and we love ya.

Happy Birthday Dee

On Aug. 6th Deanna turned one year older. I'll be nice and not tell how young you are. We were not there for the acutual day, so we celebrated before. She was having such a hard time with her computer, I got her a external hard drive and set it up for her. Hope it helps. Zeek thought it was for him. We love you and hope you had a great day.

Cabin

We took Melinda,Seth,Grandma & Grandpa Dodge to the cabin this week. We left on Wed and came home Thurs. it is always such a treat to be in the mountains with fresh air and no noise. It was a milestone for me. I walked up to the spring for the first time. That was a hike and I made it. There was a storm that came in and it hailed, and rained. We woke to fog and lighting. We played games and had a great time. It is so fun to have Grandma & Grandpa there. They are amazing at 92 and still going strong. The air was a little thin for Grandpa. Next time we will have to take some oxygen.

Nauvoo

Then it was off to Nauvoo. Madison turned 12 this July and wanted to do baptisms for the dead for her birthday. So we went Tuesday night. Deanna, Wes, and I also got to be baptized. They were very friendly at the temple and told us all kinds of stories. They invited us to go see the sword of Joseph Smiths from the battalion. Then we went to the Pageant. The kids really enjoyed all the activities that they had before the pageant. They could do all the pioneer things. Then Wednesday we visited the home of Joseph and Emma, the visitors center ( where there were lots of statues done by Dennis Smith. Alan Smiths brother.)Then we went to the Cartridge Jail. It was very spiritual there and I am so glad that we were able to go. What a spiritual week we had.

Our Pioneer children.

Zeek riding the sheep. Mutton riding. Getting him ready for the rodeo.


All tired out!
We went to some of the plays that they put on during the day.

Nauvoo Temple

Gracie turns 8

On July 28th Gracie turned 8 and was baptised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a wonderful day. We went to the park before and took pictures. She is such a pretty girl. She loved her new dress. She likes frills. We then went to the church for the baptism. After we got pizza, ice cream cake and cupcakes. Then we went to her house to eat it. She received her very own scriptures and many other wonderful things.It was fun to be with all the grand kids. What beautiful kids.They all have there own talents and personality's.