Mid-July, Dan's Mom, Edna who is 82, came for a visit from Tennessee. After a few days of rest, we embarked on The Road Trip to see family. Here are the places we traveled to and who we saw:
Kaysville, Utah- Sharon and Dorla, Edna's nieces. (Dorla had flown in from Portland, OR)
Boise, Idaho-Bobby, Edna's nephew. Also this is where Dan's mom was raised.
La Grande, Oregon- Heather and her family, our niece and Edna's grand-daughter and great-grandaughter.
Twin Falls, Idaho- was our resting spot one night. We were too tired to drive to Pocatello that night but drove past it the next day, driving the scenic US 30 through the rest of Idaho and into Wyoming. We didn't realize it was a 2 lane road, though.
Little America, Wyoming- is where we stopped for lunch--and we made sure we got a 50 cent icecream cone.
Rawlins, Wyoming- was where we slept for 2 nights but we actually went to-------
Martin's Cove, Wyoming- where Jill's parents are serving their 4th mission. We experienced the spirit of the cove and the sacrifices of the handcart pioneers. We enjoyed hearing the stories and seeing the land where it all took place. It was neat to see the different sites and to see where mom and dad reside. Thanks for the rover ride, we'll have to come back and pull the handcarts next time.
Laramie, Wyoming- we stayed with Jill's sister Keri and her family. It was nice to rest, relax, shop, eat, and see family.
Arvada, Colorado-we stayed with Dan's brother Dave and his family. We enjoyed the get-together for Ian on Saturday night(we've never seen so many people in 1 house before), hearing his talk in church the next day, enjoying a family meal and just being together. That was Jill's first visit to their house. We left for Utah on Monday morning, coming home on I-70 and then through US 6.
Our trip lasted 8 days, we went over 2300 miles(Dan actually traveled 700 more miles in picking up and taking his mom home after they flew back to Nashville). Luckily, there was the 2 of us driving. We had a great time seeing family and the great beauties of the west.
We realized that wherever you go there will always be road construction and it will take longer to get to your destination, that in Oregon you don't pump your own gas, it will rain sometime on your trip, and that it is really steep coming down the mountains in Colorado.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Father's Day Weekend at the Cabin
Dan and I spent Father's Day weekend at the family cabin.
Everything was beautiful! The mountains are green, the sky was blue, the lake is full of water, and wildflowers abound in the meadows.
Inside the cabin it was quiet and relaxing. No cell phones ringing, no computer to be on. Only enjoying one anothers company talking, playing games, watching movies, reading, and eating. What a wonderful life!
We enjoyed going to church in the cute, little Scofield Branch on Sunday. Happy Father's Day to all. I know Dan will be an awesome father when that day arrives in our lives. Hopefully, it will be sooner than later.
We came home on Monday afternoon because we had to be back ---but not because we wanted to. We could stay up there indefinately.
Everything was beautiful! The mountains are green, the sky was blue, the lake is full of water, and wildflowers abound in the meadows.
Inside the cabin it was quiet and relaxing. No cell phones ringing, no computer to be on. Only enjoying one anothers company talking, playing games, watching movies, reading, and eating. What a wonderful life!
We enjoyed going to church in the cute, little Scofield Branch on Sunday. Happy Father's Day to all. I know Dan will be an awesome father when that day arrives in our lives. Hopefully, it will be sooner than later.
We came home on Monday afternoon because we had to be back ---but not because we wanted to. We could stay up there indefinately.
Monday, March 15, 2010
What do these things have in common?
March 7-13
Airplane Flights
Traveling in a 11 seat white van
Visiting Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa
Seeing this Country
7 Women(the children of the parents)
2 Parents
Late Nights
Early Mornings
Learning New Things, Gaining Knowledge
Lots of Walking
Talking, Laughter, Crying
Spiritual Experiences
Gaining Appreciation for Pioneers
Rain
Muddy Roads
Meeting Awesome People
What do all of these things have in common?
They occured on the Church History Tour that my parents took me on with all of my sisters last week.
More info will be coming as to specific places visited and my experiences.
Airplane Flights
Traveling in a 11 seat white van
Visiting Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa
Seeing this Country
7 Women(the children of the parents)
2 Parents
Late Nights
Early Mornings
Learning New Things, Gaining Knowledge
Lots of Walking
Talking, Laughter, Crying
Spiritual Experiences
Gaining Appreciation for Pioneers
Rain
Muddy Roads
Meeting Awesome People
What do all of these things have in common?
They occured on the Church History Tour that my parents took me on with all of my sisters last week.
More info will be coming as to specific places visited and my experiences.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Fun Trip to St.George
Dan and I decided that we would take a little vacation and head to the Southern most city of Utah for some relaxation, the arts, shopping, and some history. We enjoyed all those things, a lot of sun(112 degrees), and more!
We left early in the morning on July 14th, and drove until we reached Cove Fort Historic Site where we stopped to stretch our legs and go on a tour. It is located near the intersection of I-15 and I-70. Cove Fort was built in a 7 month period in 1867 to serve as a way station for people traveling between the central Utah communities of Fillmore and Beaver--a sixty-mile journey that usually took 2 days. The fort provided safety, shelter, fresh stream water, and plentiful livestock feed. The fort is built primarily of volcanic rock and limestone that were quarried nearby. The fort has been restored to the 1867-1877 period and the rooms contain authentic period furnishings and artifacts. There is also a short film, as well as walking around the barn, ice house, blacksmith shop, and garden area.
We reached St. George, checked into our motel, and went shopping at the Outlets(which were just up the street). Dan and I found some great clothes for school at discounted prices. There were also some fun toy stores as well as a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, but it really was too hot to eat chocolate.
We then drove up the road a few miles to Ivins, to the Tuacahn Theater. I had been wanting both of us to see a play there since we moved to Utah, 2 years ago.
If you love plays, and you love being in the outdoors, then you will love this venue! Majestic red rock cliffs are the backdrop. We drove up early because besides having play tickets we also had dinner tickets. It was wonderful! Dinner included:turkey, roast beef, corn, beans, augratin potatoes, stew, roll with honey butter, green salad, lemonade, and peach cobbler with vanilla icecream. After dinner they had pre-show entertainment, shopping, and a mechanical bull to ride. Dan was so tempted to do it--but didn't. "Footloose" started at 8pm. The actors and actresses did a great job. The music was especially good--even better than the original singers and soundtrack! We're so glad we went! Annie is also being done this summer, too. We saw our nephews, Spencer and Nick, as well as a teacher that Dan knows.
The next day, July 15, we visited the St. George Tabernacle, Greene Gate Village(ancestors owned houses), Thomas Judd Candy store(old time candies and sodapop), Brigham Young Winter Home, and the St. George Temple Visitors center and temple annex. We learned lots of history--and Dan and I love history! We learned St. George is named after George A. Smith. He discovered that eating potato skins would prevent scurvy, thus he shared this with everyone he knew and they called him Saint(St) George. After these sites, we enjoyed a cold milkshake at Iceberg, and then headed to the mall to walk around--and see if anything else was calling out to us to buy it! We enjoyed browsing, and then we got on the road to drive to Cedar City for the night which was a lot cooler than St. George.
Cedar City(SUU) is where I went to school as well as Dixie. We walked down Mainstreet to check out the old shops. We had been told of a wonderful Mexican Restaurant called "La Fiesta" that is on the north end of town, that we shouldn't miss---and Dan's friend was so right. It was the best Mexican food that we have ever had!!! We will stop and eat there whenever we are headed South. I can't believe I didn't know about it when I went to college, but then I never had much money to eat out. After dinner, we(mostly me and Dan followed) took a stroll down memory lane. Where I lived (Bobbie, Becky--Camino Manor is still there--can you believe it?), went to church, Institute, all of the buildings where I had classes, ect.. We went in the large, new library and student center. It is all so nice and updated! It would have been nice to have those same buildings when we were there!
Next morning, July 16, up early, had some breakfast and headed home. Dan had to work at 11am. The roads and other drivers were good, and we got home earlier than we thought. It was a wonderful time away, and we will do it again. Vacationing mid-week is great, less crowds.
We left early in the morning on July 14th, and drove until we reached Cove Fort Historic Site where we stopped to stretch our legs and go on a tour. It is located near the intersection of I-15 and I-70. Cove Fort was built in a 7 month period in 1867 to serve as a way station for people traveling between the central Utah communities of Fillmore and Beaver--a sixty-mile journey that usually took 2 days. The fort provided safety, shelter, fresh stream water, and plentiful livestock feed. The fort is built primarily of volcanic rock and limestone that were quarried nearby. The fort has been restored to the 1867-1877 period and the rooms contain authentic period furnishings and artifacts. There is also a short film, as well as walking around the barn, ice house, blacksmith shop, and garden area.
We reached St. George, checked into our motel, and went shopping at the Outlets(which were just up the street). Dan and I found some great clothes for school at discounted prices. There were also some fun toy stores as well as a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, but it really was too hot to eat chocolate.
We then drove up the road a few miles to Ivins, to the Tuacahn Theater. I had been wanting both of us to see a play there since we moved to Utah, 2 years ago.
If you love plays, and you love being in the outdoors, then you will love this venue! Majestic red rock cliffs are the backdrop. We drove up early because besides having play tickets we also had dinner tickets. It was wonderful! Dinner included:turkey, roast beef, corn, beans, augratin potatoes, stew, roll with honey butter, green salad, lemonade, and peach cobbler with vanilla icecream. After dinner they had pre-show entertainment, shopping, and a mechanical bull to ride. Dan was so tempted to do it--but didn't. "Footloose" started at 8pm. The actors and actresses did a great job. The music was especially good--even better than the original singers and soundtrack! We're so glad we went! Annie is also being done this summer, too. We saw our nephews, Spencer and Nick, as well as a teacher that Dan knows.
The next day, July 15, we visited the St. George Tabernacle, Greene Gate Village(ancestors owned houses), Thomas Judd Candy store(old time candies and sodapop), Brigham Young Winter Home, and the St. George Temple Visitors center and temple annex. We learned lots of history--and Dan and I love history! We learned St. George is named after George A. Smith. He discovered that eating potato skins would prevent scurvy, thus he shared this with everyone he knew and they called him Saint(St) George. After these sites, we enjoyed a cold milkshake at Iceberg, and then headed to the mall to walk around--and see if anything else was calling out to us to buy it! We enjoyed browsing, and then we got on the road to drive to Cedar City for the night which was a lot cooler than St. George.
Cedar City(SUU) is where I went to school as well as Dixie. We walked down Mainstreet to check out the old shops. We had been told of a wonderful Mexican Restaurant called "La Fiesta" that is on the north end of town, that we shouldn't miss---and Dan's friend was so right. It was the best Mexican food that we have ever had!!! We will stop and eat there whenever we are headed South. I can't believe I didn't know about it when I went to college, but then I never had much money to eat out. After dinner, we(mostly me and Dan followed) took a stroll down memory lane. Where I lived (Bobbie, Becky--Camino Manor is still there--can you believe it?), went to church, Institute, all of the buildings where I had classes, ect.. We went in the large, new library and student center. It is all so nice and updated! It would have been nice to have those same buildings when we were there!
Next morning, July 16, up early, had some breakfast and headed home. Dan had to work at 11am. The roads and other drivers were good, and we got home earlier than we thought. It was a wonderful time away, and we will do it again. Vacationing mid-week is great, less crowds.
Friday, July 24, 2009
July 4th Weekend at the Cabin
Dan and I, my parents, and 4 of our nieces and nephews(Tannor, McKenzie, Ashley, and Kelsey) spent the weekend of the 4th at the cabin. It was the annual Pleasant Valley Days in Scofield. We had a wonderful time as always.
We enjoyed the Saturday morning parade--where I have never seen so much candy, bouncy balls, otter pops, and colorful necklaces thrown from the floats that were decorated by families who live in the area as well as local businesses. We thought it would be a short parade, but lasted about an hour. We then checked out the historic jail, town hall, and some of the other old buildings. We walked to the old school and saw the pictures that documented the 1900 Scofield Mine disaster, which was so awful and affected so many. There's a nice monument in the cementary. We then walked to the town park where they had booths, food, music, and games for the kids. We had an enjoyable time shopping and playing and devoured snow cones to help cool us down on the way back to the cabin. Some of us got a little sunBURNed! I always forget we're at a higher altitude and we all forgot the sunscreen.
The men went fishing a few times, Dan and Dad scouted some hunting spots, watched some movies, read, ate yummy food, shared our thoughts about what things we are grateful for because we live in the USA,and we played lots of games. A new one we like is called Quiddler--it's a spelling words type of card game. Our family loves playing games, if you can't tell.
That night, we enjoyed the wonderful fireworks over the lake! It had started to rain, so we were in blankets but it didn't matter. The fireworks echoed throughout the valley and the vibrant displays of color showed as reflections over the lake. We are truly grateful for living in this country and for the freedoms we enjoy.
We enjoyed church the next morning in the quaint little building and we were able to luck out and sit on the benches instead of on the chairs. On holiday weekends, the little branch grows to several hundred people. After lunch, we cleaned, packed up and had to return home. Too bad, we couldn't stay there longer. We love the cabin!
We enjoyed the Saturday morning parade--where I have never seen so much candy, bouncy balls, otter pops, and colorful necklaces thrown from the floats that were decorated by families who live in the area as well as local businesses. We thought it would be a short parade, but lasted about an hour. We then checked out the historic jail, town hall, and some of the other old buildings. We walked to the old school and saw the pictures that documented the 1900 Scofield Mine disaster, which was so awful and affected so many. There's a nice monument in the cementary. We then walked to the town park where they had booths, food, music, and games for the kids. We had an enjoyable time shopping and playing and devoured snow cones to help cool us down on the way back to the cabin. Some of us got a little sunBURNed! I always forget we're at a higher altitude and we all forgot the sunscreen.
The men went fishing a few times, Dan and Dad scouted some hunting spots, watched some movies, read, ate yummy food, shared our thoughts about what things we are grateful for because we live in the USA,and we played lots of games. A new one we like is called Quiddler--it's a spelling words type of card game. Our family loves playing games, if you can't tell.
That night, we enjoyed the wonderful fireworks over the lake! It had started to rain, so we were in blankets but it didn't matter. The fireworks echoed throughout the valley and the vibrant displays of color showed as reflections over the lake. We are truly grateful for living in this country and for the freedoms we enjoy.
We enjoyed church the next morning in the quaint little building and we were able to luck out and sit on the benches instead of on the chairs. On holiday weekends, the little branch grows to several hundred people. After lunch, we cleaned, packed up and had to return home. Too bad, we couldn't stay there longer. We love the cabin!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Spring Break in April
From April 10-18, 2009 we were able to fly back and spend time with Dan's mom in Cleveland TN, which is where he grew up. That is in the southeastern part of the state.
Our flights back were very bumpy, as there were a lot of thunderstorms and tornados in the area. Cleveland was safe and sound, though. We decided that flying the day before spring break is great because the airport was not even crowded.
We had a great time spending time with his mom, and his brother and family. We celebrated Moms birthday as well as our sister-in-law, Jill's. Easter was fun, too. Have you ever tried edible Easter grass? We have.
We also visited The Lost Sea which is some very old caves hooked together with a lake at the bottom. In the lake are some huge white trout. We hiked 500 feet down and got on boats and took a ride. It was really fun! We also visited Mayfield Milk/Icecream Dairy where we got a tour of the facility. If you don't know, milk in the South comes in dark yellow cartons. It was really interesting and the icecream is yummy! We meandered back to Cleveland on what seemed like a country road that winded through green hills with lots of cows in the pastures, little towns, and tiny churches.
The weather was wonderful. The temperatures were perfect, 60-70's. It rained a little adding to the green of the hills and valleys. (We heard that it snowed about 10 inches in Utah while we were gone and we were glad that we missed that storm).
We enjoyed being able to eat at Krystal Burger a couple of times. We wish there was one out here. We just love those cheese sliders. We also enjoyed chocolate burgers which are a local creme filled donut that is better than a Krispy Kreme. Jill enjoyed cooking/baking for family, so that we weren't eating out too much!
Vacations always come to an end and we hate to leave, but we must. We look forward to returning each spring and we are grateful that we are able to do just that.
Our flights back were very bumpy, as there were a lot of thunderstorms and tornados in the area. Cleveland was safe and sound, though. We decided that flying the day before spring break is great because the airport was not even crowded.
We had a great time spending time with his mom, and his brother and family. We celebrated Moms birthday as well as our sister-in-law, Jill's. Easter was fun, too. Have you ever tried edible Easter grass? We have.
We also visited The Lost Sea which is some very old caves hooked together with a lake at the bottom. In the lake are some huge white trout. We hiked 500 feet down and got on boats and took a ride. It was really fun! We also visited Mayfield Milk/Icecream Dairy where we got a tour of the facility. If you don't know, milk in the South comes in dark yellow cartons. It was really interesting and the icecream is yummy! We meandered back to Cleveland on what seemed like a country road that winded through green hills with lots of cows in the pastures, little towns, and tiny churches.
The weather was wonderful. The temperatures were perfect, 60-70's. It rained a little adding to the green of the hills and valleys. (We heard that it snowed about 10 inches in Utah while we were gone and we were glad that we missed that storm).
We enjoyed being able to eat at Krystal Burger a couple of times. We wish there was one out here. We just love those cheese sliders. We also enjoyed chocolate burgers which are a local creme filled donut that is better than a Krispy Kreme. Jill enjoyed cooking/baking for family, so that we weren't eating out too much!
Vacations always come to an end and we hate to leave, but we must. We look forward to returning each spring and we are grateful that we are able to do just that.
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