We Caught Fish!!

Yes, we actually caught some fish ... 8 total, 3 we threw back to grow a little longer. Dennis caught the biggest one, but we did good!! It was fun ... and I am learning how to cast the line out better. There is definitely an 'art' to fishing ... we are still learning.

Wednesday was my birthday ... and so we came home to celebrate. When we got home there were decorations in the kitchen. Amy and Dave and boys had come down and left a birthday sign, the pirate decoration and a treasure map for us to follow. The Crook's also left some brownies (in a great new 'crust lovers' pan) and a sign as well. It was fun to come home to all the surprises! Thanks guys!

Also pictured is our gift ... which is 3 different maps of things for us to do in the area ... one to Salt Lake to 'This is the Place', another up to Park City to see the Olympic park, and another that takes us over the Alpine Loop. It was a cute idea Amy had (we are always wanting something fun to do) and we loved our Pirate Party. Thanks for the yummy dessert as well.

This is the map we found on our table. We had a great dinner at Road House ... and the best part for Dennis was our little trip up American Fork Canyon ... where he got his Senior Pass (since he is now 62!!) ... aka Golden Age Passport. It gets us into all of the National Parks for free for the rest of our lives!! There are some things it is great to get old for!! He has been planning this for a year now ... and would of got it ON his birthday had he not wanted to go out to the property MORE. We had a great time. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Amy had David and Jen over for the party too.

Dennis' 62nd Birthday!!

It was his special day and so he got to do exactly what he wanted!! (Don't we all wish we could do that? It only happens once a year!) Here we both are at Huntington Reservoir ... FISHING!!! We drove the truck up on top of Skyline Drive and pulled the quads and then rode a great trail down to here ... It was a beautiful place to fish. There were storm clouds all around us and we heard the rumble of thunder for hours ... but not a drop on us!! We were blessed!

Another shot of our fishing spot. We didn't catch any that day ... but learned we needed WORMS ... so we got some for our next trip.

On our ride we went through a pretty campground. This is where we ate our lunch ... it was a perfect day for a ride.

Later that night Ron and Judy came out to surprise us (their picture didn't turn out!) ... and we had a yummy steak dinner. We look like we have had our helmets on most of the day, which we did ... of well. Happy Birthday Dennis ... you are now old enough to draw Social Security YEAH!!

Look What's Coming ... we're so EXCITED!!!

We heard a month ago that In n Out was coming to Salt Lake and Utah Counties ... and that one was going to be built on University Parkway in Orem ... and IT'S HAPPENING!!! We would drive to CA just to have one ... and this past year they have been in St. George ... but this is a dream come true - right here in our backyard (sorta)!!! We truly are excited!!

This picture was taken today ... Sat. Aug. 22nd ... and, as can be seen, they are working hard to make our dream come true. When In n Out does something, they don't mess around ... it happens, and we are VERY EXCITED!!! Look out for traffic jams in front Outback on University Parkway and State Street ... they will happen!!

Sydney is baptized!!

Here is a picture of Sydney and her dad, David, after her baptism. We are so proud of you Syd, you are such a special young lady. We are excited that you get to attend the Temple Dedication tomorrow. How special that is!! We love you!

Mike and Jodi and Boys move to Las Vegas!!

Here's a picture of Mike and Jodi and Tanner, McKay and Talmage ... taken on the 4th of July ... at the BBQ at their home in Provo ... just a few weeks before they moved to Las Vegas. We are going to miss them, but wish them the best in their new adventure with a Great Harvest Bread bakery!!! We love you guys!
Here is a view of the MESS ... their whole house on the front lawn, waiting to be loaded on the moving truck. They had lots of wonderful help with the load. David and Dennis were the masterminds behind the big truck, and it was utilized completely (great packing guys!!). Believe it or not, they got it all in either the big truck, Courtney's truck and trailer, our truck and trailer, Jodi's Tahoe and trailer, or Mike's car!!!

Here's all 3 of the boys in their new family room in Las Vegas. The owner decided to tile the entire downstairs of the home at the last minute ... and didn't tell Mike and Jodi ... so when we got there they were still setting tile (a bit of a gliche in the move, but we managed to work around it!!). Luckily we were able to help them get a few rooms organized before we left.

A view from the front door of Jodi ... Mike is sitting in their office (aka formal dining room) the living room is to the left.

Their Las Vegas home from the outside. This is the home they are renting for a year until the banks will allow them to buy a home of their own (because they are starting a new business banks won't lend $ for that long). They will have some time to find the perfect home and hopefully get the swimming pool the boys all want!! For now, this is a nice home and they like their new ward. We miss you all ... but want the best for you!!