EfY fUn!

What do two cousins do

in the midst of summer

for fun?

Why, go to Rexburg and attend EFY at BYU I--

where you can:

Stay in the college apartments.

(I like the "marriage guarantee" sign.)

Mingle with counselors.


(This one said that he first met his future wife at EFY
before his mission.
The only problem is, he hasn't seen her since!)


Attend great classes.


Hang out with the guys.


Attend the temple.

That's the Rexburg, ID Temple.

(It's really beautiful, isn't it?)

EFY wasn't cheap

but well worth it.

(I think that I'll start saving now to send N8 and her next year.)

Thanks for the ride, FDSK and FDBILD!

(And thanks for being a FDR, Kaylee!!)

wHeN ThE gIrLs ArE aWaY....

tHe BoYs Go To CaMp!

(BSA Camp Fleischmann, that is)

'Yep, N8 and his dad spent a week there...

working on merit badges;

(I think having a girl counselor must be a perk?)

climbing walls;

sailing;

and having fun.

(Although my definition of "fun" would not include the use of kybos!)

And where were Chels and I?????

Why, in LA with Gma!

Der, Marie, and Carter joined us, and we went to the beach!

We really missed our scouts, but what a great week!

OnLy ThEiR hAiRdReSsErS kNoW fOr SuRe....

Okay, so I know it's hot, but yesterday

we came home from Grandma Mathews'

to find Maddie, our welsh corgi,

looking like this:

Buzz job!

('Bet she's cool, however.)

Which only leaves me to wonder,

what will Craig and N8 look like

when they return from

BSA Camp????

Uh-oh!

WoRn OuT

'Sorry about no blogs lately.

Life's been busy.

'Just finished a week where we,

as a family,

had to overcome disillusions and discouragement,

put our shoulders to the wheel,

and work from daylight 'til far past dark

while unfortunately just scratching the surface of so many labors that need to be performed.

But...

at least we were together as a family,

Chels and N8 were real troopers,

and we are all healthy.

(It's so important to keep a perspective.)

We didn't take any pictures.

How about some photos from Father's Day weekend instead?

Chels had YW Camp 'til Friday, June 18th.

(She was quite the markswoman, so we heard.)

Since Chels was gone, the dog had to keep N8 company that week.

When Chels got home that Friday afternoon,
we drove until we made it to BJ & Cami's home in Cedar City.

The next morning, we took off the St. George Temple where...

Devin and Lyndee were married.

It's a beautiful temple.

It's always wonderful to be in the temple...

but even more grand to be in the temple

with family!

A wedding luncheon was held that afternoon with

the reception in the evening. BJ, Cami, Darren, Marie, and our grandchildren were all there.

Hurray!

Chels and her cousins were at the guestbook table.

(These two are going to EFY at BYU ID later this summer.

They're very excited.)

Even F.D.N. Toby, who is an EMT in Afghanistan, came.

('So good to see him!)

The day was also special, because it was my mother's

82nd. birthday. (She is so loved and so amazing!)

The wedding vehicle looked terrific!

We spend Sunday (Father's Day) in Cedar City. Thanks, BJ and Cami! We love you so!

And happy Father's Day, FDC!

We drove home on Monday.

What fun!

MiSsEd ThIs OnE

I read the Friend every month.

I really do. I enjoy the sweet stories and articles.

I look for things that might help our ward Primaries, but...

I guess that I skimmed this page a little too much.

I remember looking at the photos of the ward Primaries and reading about what they were doing.

Take a closer look at the bottom right hand corner.

'Didn't even notice it.

A friend emailed to tell me it was there.

He's 13 now and still organist--takes a while for publication, I think.

'Proud of you, N8!

(Thanks, Amy, for letting me know.)

15 YeArS aGo ToDaY!

Just 15 short years ago....

F.D.H.H. Craig was 40, a Bishop, and a veterinarian,

Jared was 18, just graduated from CCHS, and a valedictorian.

Brandon was 15, running cross country, and the ward organist,

Darren was 11, a little league catcher, and all around cute boy,

and....

the boys got a sister!

Happy birthday, Chelsie, to a wOnDeRfUl, BeAuTiFuL, iNtElIgEnT, sWeEt SiStEr AnD DaUgHtEr!

(We love YOU so very much!)

And...

happy Father's Day to a number 1 Dad!

No MoRe PEnCiLs, No MoRe BoOkS...

Last Friday

was the last day of school!!!!!!

(Yippee!)

I think that I posted first day of school pictures,

so how about some last day photos?

Here's N8.

If this photo looks rather green, you are probably just envious that we are out of school.

(Either that or I'm looking for a new camera--any suggestions?)

And, here's Chels.

(Bring it on, summer!)

'Going home on the bus.

See ya'!

So, what's in store for Summer?

Well, Monday, 'got the kids up at 7:30 a.m. to pull weeds for an hour.

(This is a before picture--sorry no "afters", but the irises are pretty, huh?)
Then 'had them run Rattlesnake Hill.

(Dad has informed them that they are going out for Cross Country this fall.)

Then a hair cut, piano lessons, and....

because they were alive and still kicking,

the day was topped off with painting a rental for FHE.

They were good sports.

Thank goodness!

Next week is YW Camp. In desperation,

the Bishop asked me to go. (They need more leaders.)

There's still 7 feet of snow there.

Two years ago

(You can see how helpful I am.)

Kaylee, Cassie, and Chels

Camp will last four days, and then we'll hurry home to take off to...

St. George

for a nephew's wedding.

A lot of our family will be there.

What fun!