Dad's Hike in Arches at Park Avenue

Guess I need to post a few pictures of the trip.
This is in Arches, our first stop, where Dad took
his hike.  If you zoom in you can see people
down there.  The hike goes through that hole back there where the single rock is standing.   (I waited at the top for him) I thought he would hike back the same way and meet me at the top but he called me on the cell and said - no, he was going around the rock and to meet him at the next viewpoint.  I actually was getting a little anxious when he didn't come back up the trail.   (miscommunication) I actually had a good time sitting and listening to the ranger guide talk to people.

Grape Saturday

This is what we did today - picking and juicing the grapes.     We figured the grapes produced about
60 gallon of picked grapes.  Dad and I got 20 qts.  and the rest went to others - Erin, Dennis, Cory and a man that lives down the street.  He actually walks his dog in the field and saw the grapes and asked if we weren't going to pick that maybe he could pick the ones on the field side. His note was on our door when we got back from our trip.  So Dad called him and said he could pick those.   This is the best year yet for the grapes.    What a blessing for all of us.

 Cory, Grant, Scott and Scott's friend came to
pick this morning.

Moab Campground

Gavan's Ride

Gavan getting orientation on riding the bucking
bronco.   He stayed on the whole time. I think
Andy has a video of this.  It was cool and we all cheered for him.  He was darn brave

More rides

Papa taking Logan for a cycle ride.
Actually for the ride I think Logan was
on the back hanging tight.

Driving Fun

Andy and  Finn taking a drive with these fun
little buggy cars. 

A Pumpkin Christmas Tree

This was at Thanksgiving Point and I think they were fake
pumpkins all carved with different faces. 

Snoozing in the Haystack

We all went to  Thanksgiving Point to Cornbelly's
Halloween celebration.  It was totally the best time I have had for Halloween.   Hundreds of games and rides and things for kids to do.  This one was Papa's favorite.   He's not really like this all of the time - just when the camera is shooting.    What a funny guy.  It was kind of cold thus we have coats on.

Lunch with Nana

I promised Logan he could have lunch in the trailer wtih me and of course I kept my word.  He wouldn't let me forget.   Here he is ringing the dinner bell with the ever so popular Pb & j sandwichs.
This is while we were parked in Kristi and Ben's large driveway.  Boy,that came in handy.  Thanks Kris for letting us use it as our campground.

The Pumpkin Patch Kids

I called Erin to bring the kids over to pick out their pumpkins before the frost comes.  They had a glorious
time picking and choosing.  It's quite a job , course we didn't have a big field full like Greenbluff but they
had a good time anyway.  This is Bodee's little friend (Kree) not sure how to spell her name.  She got a
pumpkin too.   It happened to be cowboy dress up day at preschool today so that is why those two are
dressed up.  We have had beautiful weather lately and today was just perfect.   I am glad the kids had
fun while they were here.   Erin, you can post your pictures too - they are probably better than mine.
Please, please.    Thanks for coming over - it was really fun.    She picked up the steamer because she
has three boxes of grapes coming in this weekend.   Have fun with the grapes!!

Picking Pumpkins

Picking flowers

Erin had a nice, large bouquet by the time she
got her flowers picked.  I hate to see the frost
come and kill them.  They just are so colorful this year.  

Sunday General Conference

I promise you he heard every word

General Conference Treats

I've been so hungry for these and today was the perfect time to mix and eat.

I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE

It won't be long until you can't see the temple from the highway.  A large apartment complex is being
built in the field just north of the temple and that will totally block the view.   These are large and tall
buildings and every trip out there they look even bigger than ever.   Too bad.   Ugh

Happy With Me

I wish I had a gift for quilting like Andy, I wish I could hike and walk like Mindy, I wish I could cook like Erin and I wish I
had endless energy like Kristi and do dutch oven cooking like
Cory  - but I can't.  But,  you know, I am happy
with who I am - a Nana to 14 precious grandchildren whom I
love very much.   Each one is special to me in their own way.
I feel very blessed with who I am and what I can do - just
love you all very much.

I CAN SEE YOU

We are one connected family but yet so distant.
I have such a strong desire to share in your happy/or sad times.  This is my Logitech.  I love it and love skype.  It lets me see you and hear you and all the little kids.  Let's keep connected and please join us on Skype.  I think the first thing I always say when we connect is  "I can see you"!!!!!