Pine Nut Hunting

We went Pine Nut Hunting with Fred and Lu Lundin in September. Didn't get to many pine nuts but we had a great time. They lived in Pioche, Nevada so we got a royal tour of that part of the country. We enjoyed their company and friendship. Thanks!

DRAVEN - a - DEACON

Draven was ordained a Deacon on his birthday September 20. We were so proud of him. He looks to handsome in his suit.

"Draven we expect great things from you. We love you so much! It seems so hard to believe that you are 12 when it was just the over day you were born, I believe!"

Draven was hit by a car shortly after his birthday and he walked away with only a few scratches.

"The Lord must have important work for you! He loves you like we do!!!"

All the cousins who came for the celebration!

Kaylee, Bryce, Taylor, Draven, Annalee, Dawna and Don

Christian, Draven, Gabe, Jake, Taylor - What a bunch of goof-offs!!

Christian, Grandma and Gabe! My sweet little guys!
(Well not so little anymore!)

DEER HUNTING in PARAGONAH!

On October 16, Don and I picked up Draven, Taylor and Kaylee in Enterprise and went to Paragonah. We took our trailer to camp for the Deer Hunt! Bob, Janelle, Brian, Aletha and families came to enjoy the weekend with us. We camped on Janelle's dad's property. We had a great time but it was pretty warm and very dusty. John and Kristi Jones also joined us along with Janelle's dad, Ken Lister and Marv Jones.

Brian and Gavin. The great hunters!! Brian brought Bret's 4 wheeler with him. Thanks Bret and Mellissa for your generousity!Ellie is always cute and smiling!!!

Cute 6 year old cousins. Brynlee, Kaylee and Ellie. They had so much fun playing in the dirt building huts, etc. They had consent smiles! What fun to enjoy your cousins.

"Grandma and Grandpa love watching you!"

Kambria loved spending time with Grandpa!

"Grandpa's Girl!"

Draven, Taylor and Christian love Grandma's carmel popcorn!

"YUM! YUM!"

The Most Beautiful Place In The World!

Grandpa took Kaylee and Brynlee on a 4 wheeler ride and they found this place in Paragonah. Kaylee exclaimed, "Oh Grandpa this is the most beautiful place in the whole world." I think you are right Kaylee!

Grandpa then took Aletha, Kam, Gavin and I to see "The Most Beautiful Place In The World"! Wish you could all see it!

SLEEP OVER in TRAILER

Annalee came over to spend the night at Paragonah. (Bryce was gone to Colorado for his new job). Annalee enjoyed the peace and quiet on the couch!
Well not for long. Ellie decided to climb on top for a hug from Aunt Annalee!

It's time to pile on for a group hug. I hope you can breath Annalee! Nice hair mom. How come you look so good Annalee?
Kaylee was happy to have a sleep over!

Oh Grandpa.......you are so cute and cuddly! He is always a girl magnet. Love the hair!

Grandma Goes To The Spa!

I was treated to a few minutes of royal bliss from very able bodies who have studied for years.

Gavin made my hair look beautiful!

Brynlee and Kaylee gave a fabulous foot rub. I normally don't like my feet touched but I would lie down for this anyday!!
You two are great and didn't even tickle me!!

Kambria made sure my arms especially my elbows got plenty of attention (and lotion). I sure hope I can go to this special "SPA" again!

APPLE CIDER IN ALTON

On October 10, Don and I went to Alton, Utah with our truck packed full of empty milk jugs! Don's cousin Ferril Heaton and wife Dot invited us to their home to make pure apple cider.

Here is Don with his two cousins Carolee and Ferril. Carolee is washing the apples. Don is putting them through a chopper and Ferril is placing the chopped apples in cloth in between board pieces and then into a press.

Tiana Heaton (Ferril's daughter) takes her turn at the press.

Here is the cider coming out of the press. We would get about 1 1/4 gallons of cider from each press. It was my job to fill the jugs. The bees loved to get in the cider and I'd have to scoop them out. We were worried about getting stung but Ferril assured us that they wouldn't. He had been doing this for years and had never been stung. Well Don and I must be sweeter than him, I guess, because we were both stung!!! Ouch!

We left about 4:30 with 56 gallons of delicious fresh cider. The apples were also picked that morning. Now that is about as fresh as you can get! We had completed almost 200 gallons by the time we left to come home. We've shared with family and friends and have our freezer filled. Ferril also gave us a load of wood. WOW! What generous family members we have. Thank you Ferril and Dot. We love you guys.