Memorial Day Salem Pond 2012

Memorial Day Breakfast Tradition 

May 20, 2012

I had the most special experience today with Riley and Scott. We went to Patriarch Swenson's home for Riley to receive his patriarchal blessing. After visiting for awhile he ask Scott to offer a prayer. It brought a beautiful spirit to the room. Riley then received his blessing. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever witness, right next to getting sealed to my family for time and all eternity in the temple. I always knew that Riley was a special spirit and would do great things but after hearing the words of the patriarch and what the lord has in store for him it was confirmed. Like Patriarch Swenson said "Riley you have your work cut out for you to achieve all these many blessings" I have full faith in Riley and he will active everything the spirit wants him too if he stays close to the lord and following his council.

End of the School Year Programs 5-14, 5-17 2012

May 19th 5k 2012

Run to Walk 5k in Provo

Mother's Day 2012

This Mother's Day I was surprised with great gifts from my children.

Cassie and Jason worked on cleaning the house.

Jason and Riley worked on the yard, weeding and mowing the lawn.

Then when I thought it couldn't get any better Riley surprised me with the great picture.

It is a beautiful canvas piece of art.

We have the prefect place for it in my living room.

San Rafael Swell 4x4 trail

Friday May 11th after work we drove out to the San Rafael Swell area.

 All of our camping buddings who came out with us.

After setting up camp in the dark it is fun to wake up Saturday morning and see the sights.

 The view on our way on a little side trail to see the "Lone Warrior"

 Lone Warrior Pictograph

 He is the view of the wall the Lone Warrior is on.

 Here are some Carvings on the wall we found as well.

Next we went to see the Swasey's Cabin

 Here is a picture of the amazing rock at the mouth of Eagle Canyon Trail head

No questions how the trail got its name.

Inside Swasey's Cabin

 Here is my hubby in front of the Swasey Cabin

The view from the back of the cabin

 Here is a cool view of the Eagle rock and the Swasey's cabin.

 Next we went on the Eva Conover Trail.

 Here is a beautiful site we saw on the Eva Conover Trail.

 View under i-70 on the South Fork Coal Wash Trial

 Us on the Devil's Race Track Trail

 Everyone sizing up an obstacle on the Devil's Race Track Trail.

 Scott and I had a great day on our ride.

Here is a great shot of all the group after completing the obstacle and on our way to completing the trail.

 Dutchman's Arch - what a great way to end our trip with this site.

Here is a picture of the path we drive on. Scott track it with his GPS.
We always have such a great time on our rides.

Working at the Land

Saturday April 28th we spent the day working at our Land.

We are working on putting a fence around the perimeter of our property and a pen for goats in.

We are hoping to start raising some goats up there to sell.

We are mainly using the the goat opportunity for a tax write off but it will be fun too.

It always amazes me no matter how hard the work is up there is feels so rewarding and fun.

I love it up there so much.