Austin's European Trip and Happenings in America

I was amazed that Austin took a solo trip to Europe.

I'm so glad he posted to Instagram.  It let us know at least that he was alive and functioning.

Even though he lost his passport, he had a great time and made it home safely.

News of other grandchildren:  Emily and her two dogs and Lauren and her three.

It seems that everyone in our family who has a dog wants more than one.

We have a Sunday dinner at our house with Cherie's family.

It was fun to get better acquainted with Luke, and we really like him.

And my brother, Dick and his wife, Carole, are in Samoa on a mission

to meet the dental needs of missionaries and others there.  Good people!

Memorial Day and Chantel's Birthday

After showing our love and respect for Cherie in Bountiful,

we start out with Wayne's parents and brother-in-law in Mapleton.

Lyman and Bicknell are next for my mother and my father's relatives.

It is sad to see what has happened to Grandma and Grandpa Turner's home

in Lyman since it is no longer owned by anyone in our extended family.

After decorating the graves we gathered with the cousins and Aunt Claudia in Torrey.

Karleen and Jamie and Claudia's daughters and dearly loved by us.

Then it was on to St. George.

Chantel had to share her birthday with Memorial Day.  She's so cute.

This hike looks amazing.

Tom, Julie Ellie, Madi, Hayley, Kim, Melissa with Gracie in Snow Canyon.

Wayne and I were able to go on the hike to the new Red Hills Nature Park.

It was built to showcase landscaping and water conservation. It is really interesting. 

Payson, Utah Temple

The Payson Temple Open House was amazing. 

This is one of the most beautiful temples I have ever seen.

I especially liked the incredible woodwork and the stained-glass windows.

Seminary Graduation and Excellent Grandmothering; Ellie's Dance Recital

Chantel with Juan and Zack at Seminary Graduation.

This makes us all so happy.  

Julie with Ellie

Julie with Madi

Ellie was so adorable and had lots of people come who love her.

Madi is so entertaining.  This girl is without fear.

Larsen Brooks Mission Call

This young man will be a great missionary.

His mission call to the Italy Milan Mission certainly made him and his Dad, 

Michael, incredibly happy.

Needle Tatting

I love learning new things and I love handwork.  Needle tatting is quite fun.

I need to spend a lot more time perfecting this art and its possibilities.  Yeah for YouTube!

Happy Birthday Dinner for Hayden at Tepanyaki

Kari took us and his parents to dinner with his family to celebrate

Hayden's 17th Birthday.

He's 17 with a new hair style or lack of hair style.

Such cute sisters.  So glad Katelyn could come because we don't see enough of her.

Thanks, Kari.

Beau and Val are Engaged

We were all so happy to hear that Beau and Val are engaged.

She is great and we are so glad she will be a permanent part of our family.