EFY Utah Trip - June 29th - July 5th

Megan is attending EFY at Provo this week. (Brandon is attending in Santa Barbara!) I brought up Granmda Moore (my Mom) and my sister Della as well as Jason and Madison. We are staying at the Harrison's and enjoying being with all the family that lives up here. Harrison's hosted a family gathering Sunday Night just so they could see Megan before she left for EFY.
Megan reconnecting with her cousins' children; Abby, Claire, and Brenna!
On Tuesday, we went to Veteran's Pool and met Amy, Seth, Janna, Claire, Jodi, Talmage, McKay, Debra, Abby & Brenna. The kids loved cooling off in hot summer temps. (Note the white tubes in background -- Jason and Talmage loved the water slides!)
Jason got to hang out with the Leishmans and wants to move into their neighborhood!
Amy & Seth -- one of the few moments Amy got to rest from chasing him around the waterpark.

Temple Visits

Ruth Ann, Mom, Della, Debra, Diane and I got to do a session at the Provo Temple Wednesday Night. What a treat to be in the House of the Lord with family!
Ruth Ann & Della at the Provo Temple.
We went to Lehi to see Amy and she and Seth joined us for a drive to see the new Draper Temple and then we went for a yummy lunch!
They are hoping this temple with it's amazing views will attract more brides and help elleviate Salt Lake Temple.
This tiny, conservative, home sits above the Draper Temple. Gee, I hope they can afford a housekeeper!

4th of July Celebrations

We went to a Colonial Display and the kids got to see how printing presses work.
This is an exact replica in size and weight of the brass plates. Joseph Smith was an amazingly strong man to be able to carry let alone run with these plates.
Gee, this gives a whole different meaning to "Time Out!"

This basket weaver shares her art. The brown basket on the table took over 14 hours to make. She said she has taught the basketweaving merit badge to scouts -- she's a saint!

GNO

Each month, the Harrison & Crook women get together for a Girls Night Out (GNO). We were excited that Amy suggested having one while we were visiting!

Janna & Debra made a yummy patriotic treat -- they look like mini cupcakes and tasted incredible! Della shared some tips on Earthquake Preparedness.

Diane made a yummy Lemon Curd that she got from Carol when they visiting them last weekend in Arizona.

Ruthie & Diane dishes up the yummy dessert.
Debra shared some summer hair ideas and soon everyone was trying new dos!

Jodi gives Brenna messy pig tails with a twist.
Sisters . . . Wendy & Amy (Jodi got away before I thought of the idea)
The Crook girls - Janna, Sandie and Debra

Grandma Minnie's Funeral

James arrived just in time to make his mark.


Group photo less a few kids in the pool.
Girl power -- our neighbors gave us some strange looks.

Grandma Minne, died at age 89. She was spunky, full of zest, independent,

daring, known as the Murrieta Skunk Lady,

and spent her days doing for others. She baked cakes for everyone!

Just a few pictures from the foyer display.

Funeral Shots

The Fireman played a big role in her life -- they came to support and

escorted the funeral coach to the cemetry.

Murrieta Valley Cemetery -- you can't even see the handprints in this photo -- sorry.
Here is picture of all the cousin's kids. Would that be 2nd Cousins?

It's Kayak Season!!

Here's Eric coming down a 25' Waterfall

in Brush Creek at the Kern River.

He is in his element!