The Big Load

This is loading day for Mindy and Evan. The U-Haul truck was big. Isis kept going into the truck and smelling everything and checking things out. She was very curious about what was going on this morning. I drove up to see how they were doing and most of their things were loaded already. This is one last picture by the Bridgeport house. It's sure been a useful little home for a long time. "If only Walls could talk"!!!!

One More Breakfast

Erin, Mindy and I (& Bodee) had a breakfast date - just one more time before Mindy moves.

THE TRACTOR RIDE

Papa J finally got the tractor started to give Davis a ride. It is one of the things papa can do to entertain the kids. Davis wasn't at all sure at first but because he could sit with Papa, it was okay. They did a few rounds in the back yard and then when papa saw Davis was okay, they headed out for the street run. I'm not sure who actually had the most fun!

Steering Practice

the Big ride

Grandpa's still having fun digging and Mom is consoling Davis saying - see, the tractor Is Fun!

LUNCH AT NANA'S

This is Davis - Mindy's little 2 year old who is full of fun, love, hugs, kisses, sometimes tantrums, and mostly 100% energy. Mindy was having a lunch date with Evan and his company so Davis came to have lunch with me. It's a very choice time when grandsons come to have lunch. I learn so much from them and of course, expect so much of them too. We had lunch - nuggets, oranges, apples, cookies, crackers and a drink. We played clay, cars, watched Bob the Builder, read stories, puzzles - and anything else that is in the playroom. I am sure he didn't forget anything. Thanks for coming for lunch Davis. "Hugs and Kisses".

It's lunch time at Nana's. Time to pick out which color of plate and bowl and cup to eat from. It's a hard decision but - mmmmmmmmmmmmmI think I like PINK.

We are getting some Nuggets and oranges ready for lunch. It's hard just sitting and waiting.

Finally it's time to eat. Davis doesn't waste any time when there's food on the plate - even if it is PINK.

OUR MARCH VACATION

March has always been a favorite time of ours - l. because it's our anniversary and 2. it's usually (usually) pretty good weather for traveling. This year we took 11 days and went to see Kris and Andy. While there Dad did some electical work for their homes and I played. We then went to Cove Fort, Manti, Bryce Canyon, Vernal and onto Wyoming. Dad has more pictures of Bryce. It was a good trip with not many problems. We are already planning another adventure to South Pass and South Pass City. It was a blizzard this time so we couldnt get off the road to venture over to South Pass City. We will do that trip and take in Martin's Cove next time. We are grateful for children that will let us come and stay in their homes and feed us. Grateful for vehicles that transport us well and a free country where we can travel as we wish. We have many blessings and most of them are our family that we love so much.

Dad - the driver

This is the guy that did most of the driving.

This is Wyoming

Here we are in Wyoming - can't you tell? The snowy picture shows the snow all around us and before us a little bit. Going over South Pass was just beautiful but treacherous. It was a blizzard/whiteout with cars on the side of the road. We made it to Riverton and were glad to be there. We stayed with Elinore and Dan and visited in the evening and morning. From there we stopped at the hot springs in Thermopolis and swam. Onto Burlington to stay with Glenn and Joyce and on Sunday went to Church. It's always good for Dad to go back home and refresh to memories there. We had good roads from here on out. We stayed Sunday night at Livingston and then home on Monday. Oh, home sweet home

Dirty truck at motel in Vernal

This truck really needs a wash - but we still had more roads to go. There was one room left in Vernal and we took it. It was late at night when we drove in so it was lucky to find anything. The men working in the oil fields come there and stay Monday through Thursday and live in the motels there. The one room left happened to be the "Honeymoon Suite" and it was very nice. The next morning we drove over to see the Temple and then to the Dinasaur Museum. It's a great place to bring kids.

Dad and I at the gate of Cove Fort

Papa J with Logan

The surprise dinner

Mindy, Kristi and I surprised Andy with a dinner night out. Kristi brought the most famous "plastic" and we went to Macaroni Grill early to set up the table. She wrapped the chair Andy would be sitting in with the "plastic" and we also had flowers and presents on the table. We then went back to the front of the restaurant to wait for Mindy to bring Andy. It was such a fun evening and the pictures tell the rest of the story.

Girl's Night Out

Two Monkeys

Taking a sitting-down break