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I miss this smile!!!

Watching the Grandkids

When we got back from California, Mindy and Dave left for California. Lynn and I watched Ella and Tyler while Shauna and Renard watched Jeffrey. Ty and Ella were happy to have Londyn here to play with too.


For some reason I only got pictures of Ty this time. He was just such a character that I couldn't help take pictures to document it.


This picture is dark but it is of Ty figuring out that he was tall enough to open the doors!!


After opening the door, this is where I found him.


See what I mean about being a character... he found the visor I bought for Ella and decided to put it on himself. What a silly boy!!!

Happy 4th of July

Lynn had a conference in San Diego the end of June... he invited me to come alone. I packed 3 swim suits thinking that while he was stuck in a conference center with air conditioning blowing... I would be outside at the pool or beach soaking up some rays. Did you know that San Diego has a mediteranian climate? Well, it does, which means it stays about 69 degrees all the time. Which also means, I didn't have to pack my swim suits for San Diego. Sigh!
Luckily, after San Diego we decided to go and spend a few days with my mom and dad in Thousand Oaks. After church on the 4th we attended a concert at the park. It just isn't the 4th without patriotic music!




We had a good time and then afterward we watched the fireworks from my parent's backyard.

Wishing...

It is June and if I had done it the way I always do then I would be at Kim's house right now. I am missing that cute little family! Mindy's family has been busy and so I haven't seen them for a while (I did see them for a few hours on my birthday but only eating dinner was involved - no playing). So, I decided to post some pictures of what I wish we could be doing together right now.


Here is Jeffrey on a tractor at the Wheeler Farm


Ella in her cool sunglasses


Avery, taking a break with Poppy


And Trey going for a horsey ride


Luckily, I have this little one to help me through the wait until I can be with the others!

Remembering on Memorial Day

On Monday Lynn, Stacey, Londyn and I went to the Heber Cemetary to take some flowers to Grandma and Grandpa Giles. We decided Londyn needed a picture here for her book of remembrance. Stacey will be sure to tell her about how special her great-grandparents were and what they meant to her.


We decided to wonder around the cemetary to see who else we might discover. We happened upon Ralph and Mina's grave. More good people that were great examples in our lives.


Then Lynn showed us the grave of Grandpa Giles' baby sister. I didn't know that he had a baby sister that died before her life really began.


This was a cool headstone of another Giles... we weren't sure if we were related.


And then we found this one that is Grandpa Giles' Uncle. The cemetary was so beautiful filled to the brim with colors of beautiful flowers. It was also filled with people who were enjoying the sunshine and talking about memories of their own. I am grateful to have the gospel in my life so I know that we will see our loved ones again. I am grateful to my Savior for making that possible.

Colorado Springs

I just returned from a quick trip to Colorado Springs. Stacey and Londyn came with. We went because my nephew, Cameron, was graduating from High School. It was so great to see everyone. We went out to lunch to celebrate the big occasion.




We were even surprised with a overseas visit from Michael. He was able to fly back for a few days to be there as well.



Congratulations Cameron!!! We love you!!!

Soccer Game Anyone?

Lynn and I drove up to Layton to visit Mindy and family earlier this month. Jeffrey had a soccer game so we all went. Jeffrey likes soccer. Ella likes exploring at the soccer game. And Ty can't wait to grow up just a little bit more so he can play too!