Jordan's 12th Birthday and Ordination

I was so glad we were able to go to Henderson to Kim & Steven's new home and celebrate Jordan's birthday.  Julie rode with us so that made the trip even more enjoyable. It made me so happy that Chantel, Dave, and Tanner came down on Sunday to attend Church and Jordan's ordination to the Aaronic Priesthood as a Deacon.

Jordan's friends were so nice and well behaved. We were able to watch Jordan play soccer on Saturday before the swim party with pizza that afternoon. It was especially nice that Hayley came from Virginia and that Jacob was able to be there before he starts his summer job in Oklahoma.

Truly, Kim's puppy, Ollie, was a huge hit.

Everyone loves him and he was so cuddly with all of us.

Sunday was tremendous. It was so nice to have Lyndsey and Francesco make a special effort to attend.  In addition to the beautiful blessing Steven gave Jordan at the ordination, Steven, as the bishop of the ward, had conducted an incredible 5th Sunday meeting discussing the new ministering program replacing Home and Visiting Teaching.  He really helped me with good ideas and had members of the class give examples that had blessed their lives. A man stood and related how Steve Scow had ministered to him when he had been out of the Church for 20 years.  Steve did the things a good friend would do and it touched this man who is now active in the Church.  The man is a direct descendant of Joseph Smith.  It was one of the best Sunday's I've experienced, especially the Sunday School class and the combined Priesthood/Relief Society/YW-YM meeting led by Steven.

It was so good to see Taylor and Austin. Taylor is one of the nicest people ever and I love Austin. Kim had prepared a taco dinner with everything you would ever want.  Later we ate her delicious homemade bundt chocolate cake and made s'mores. Indeed a happy day.  

Sunday afternoon and evening were delightful. The weather was perfect and having so many of us together meant a lot. I also really like Kim & Steven's friends, Steve & Miriam Scow.  

St. George Hike with Chantel, Dave and the Dogs

It was exciting to discover this home in a cave. I had no idea it was there, and so close.

Creekside Park Grand Opening

I am so excited to have this better-than-expected park within walking distance of our home.  So fun!  I even saw lots of our neighbors of all ages when I visited.

Third Sunday Dinner at Chantel's

Because we were in St. George for my Turner Family Cousins Reunion, Chantel invited us to her 3rd Sunday Dinner - a wonderful tradition she has picked up from Julie.  It is always great to see her family.  She even let us stay the night.

Turner Cousins Reunion

Greg Turner and Marilyn Morrell organized and beautifully carried out a reunion of the Turner cousins in southern Utah.  

Karl rented an AirBnB, the Adams White House, located against the red cliffs on the hill in St. George above St. George Blvd. for him, Shawna, Dick & Carole and us.  It was a lovely home with lots of room and it was a pleasant experience to be together.  

Friday evening we all met at the Golden Corral Restaurant for dinner and conversation.  Saturday morning Greg and Jodi served breakfast at their home in Toquerville.  Pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage and lots of time to visit.  Their home is awesome and the weather was perfect.  We took some photos and Sharon Turner Jackson read to us about Uncle Mark's World War II experiences.  

We then went to the Toquerville Cemetery where Greg gave us a history of Elizabeth Uren Ould Theobald while we were standing by her grave.  She was a remarkable woman.  

Next we went to Duncan's Retreat, the place the Theobalds first settled in southern Utah after being sent there by Brigham Young.  The Virgin River flooded them out two or three years in a row so they moved to Toquerville.  The pictures in the second panel above, middle row, far left and far right are at Duncan's Retreat.  

We went on to Springdale, Utah to Arizona Al's Restaurant and enjoyed a wonderful buffet and more opportunities to talk with one another.  Part of the group went to Grafton and part of us went back to St. George as others left for home.  

We have a great family and the reunion was a great success, extremely well attended, and well organized.  

Greg, Ramona, Becky Marilyn Pat, Karl, Claudia, Tammy, Shawna, Dick, Claudine, Gloria, Cindy, Randy Linda, Dennis, Jamie, Karleen, Rosalie

Eloise Dawn Mott is Baptized

Ellie is a marvelous girl and was excited to be baptized and confirmed by her father, Jeff.  She is beautiful, caring and kind. Julie gave a great talk about baptism and rainbows.  Melissa went to a lot of trouble to make this special day memorable and continued the rainbow theme. We were so happy to be there.

Lyndsey & Francesco Engagement

Announcing their engagement.

Francisco is so kind and good to Lyndsey.

Both of them are so happy.

Incredibly beautifully done.

Conference Breakfast

So much laughter and love.