4th of July Parade in Morgan

On a whim this morning Scott and I decided to go to the Morgan 4th of July Parade. We rushed over just in time to see the parade. There were ton's of people. I always love watching all the children run to get the tons of candy that the parade people throw out. There were alot of patriotic floats and kids who decorated their bikes. Anyone could be in the parade. There was a marching drum line, horses, and of course all the fire trucks at the end of the parade. This is a photo of one of Morgan's first fire trucks. The parade started at 9:00 am, and at 9:14 am we were walking back to the car. Sometimes people will run to another corner so that they can see the parade again. I LOVE small town parades, they are the best!!

Some locals from thenearby town of Peterson on their float. It was awesome!!!

Puzzle Pieces

A week ago we had the brilliant idea of putting a puzzle together. It was all colored jelly beans. This will take only 2 or 3 days I told everyone. Me n Scott, Yellie, Jessica, Kimberlee, Karen and Dustin all worked on the puzzle. It took 9 days to complete!!! The dogs even helped a little.
Finally today, The 4th of July....Independence Day....We were done!

This gave us lots of time to visit and be silly. Look at the puzzle piece on Yellie's head, and the puzzled look on Jessica's face (or Jessiker as we affectionately call her).

The finished product. This was a deliciously difficult puzzle - just like the box said!!!!!

Only one problem.....there is one piece missing. A few days ago, we caught Gracie our dog chewing on a piece of puzzle....we recovered that one....it is 2 jelly beans below the missing link...

We called Kimberlee, Jessiker, Karen and Dustin to see if they were all holding out the last puzzle piece on it....No one would 'fess' up. So we talked to Rosa and Gracie....but they aren't talking either. But just look at those innocent faces, do you really think they would do a thing like that?

Karen was Monkeyin' around!!!

Karen found a pattern online and made this monkey for some friends of theirs who just had a baby girl. This monkey is absolutely adorable. It is made from that super soft minkey fabric. Karen designed the clothes and then made a little blanket with the baby girls name embroidered on it too.

Karen also sent me a photo of 2 more monkeys that she made for a co-worker of hers. Karen is so creative. If Karen looks tired in this photo, it's because she was......they had driven all night from California to Morgan, arriving at Dustin's dad's place at 3:30 am. We all got together and went to breakfast at Larrys Spring Chicken Inn and then they were back on the road headed to Island Park near Yellowstone for a family reunion. I bet they will have a blast!!

Something for the Critter Jar

Last weekend we went to the SLC Arts Festival, we had a great time looking at all of the unique arts. We even bought a few pix for our house and Kimberlee did as well for her home. I always love the art shows, it makes me feel creative and want to go home and create, paint and quilt.

Kimberlee,Danielle and I all bought the same necklaces, just in different colors....sisterhood of the traveling necklaces. I told them it was a requirement at art shows to buy something to wear. We also enjoyed the most amazing lemonade and cinnamon almonds. Scott then took us to the Cheesecake Factory in Murray for Dinner, Deliciomoso!!!!

On the way home, we stopped and let the girls take a ride on the dinosaur. Denny keeps coming up with unique critters....now try to match this one - dinosaurs are hard to find!! The dinosaur was a bit wobbly and old, but very calm and nice. It didn't even try once to bite the girls!

Yellie's Graduation

June 5, 2009 - Danielle Graduates from Morgan High School along with an Associates Degree from Utah State!!!! What an Amazing Student!!!!! WOW!!
After many years of School and staying in school all last summer to reach her goal of graduating with an associated degree...Danielle was so happy to Graduate!!!! I can't believe our baby has grown up!! She is such an amazing young woman. She also graduated a week earlier from LDS Seminary, while in High School participated in FFA all 4 years, Band, Cross County, Track, Ed Net, all while working at Jubilee grocery store, being a great daughter and receiving her Young Women's medallion award and a scholarship to Utah State. We couldn't be more proud of her! Danielle is such a hard worker and will be a success at anything she chooses for her future. We love you Danielle!!!

Happy Fathers Day

Scott and will have our 30th anniversary this year. 28 years ago we got a great start on our family and just look at us now....plus we have Benita as our most recent bonus....we certainly need to get the family photo updated (look at the earlier blog to see Denny and Benita's wedding Photos!)

This sign has a special meaning in Scott's life....you must know the secret code word to know what the story is behind the "twister".......

Now that we have raised our kids....the getaways are alot more relaxing!

Scott is a great Real Estate Agent...check out this local real estate in Cabo.

Scott hanging out in Matazalan, Mexico

Reasons why Scott is so wonderful.....one reason for each year of our marriage.

1) He is a great father 2) He is a great husband 3) He made me a mother 5) He loves his 4 children 6) He loves his sons & daughter in Laws 7) He has a great sense of humor 8) He lets me win at Phase 10 every once in awhile 9) He loves to travel 10) He is the brains of our marriage 11) He loves his parents 12) He loves his in laws 13) He is a great provider 14) He is a hard worker 15) He is SO ORGANIZED (maybe someday it will rub off on me...no luck yet) 16) He will go to chick flicks with me (once in awhile) 17) He loves to scuba dive (and doesn't mind that I watch from the shore) 18) He loves to golf (and says he trusts me enough to drive the golf cart) 19) I LOVE his laugh 20) He is so Tall....I really look up to him! 21) He surprises me occasionally with birthday parties, cruises and flowers....he is so romantic! 22) He makes beautiful things out of wood...you should see the corner cabinet he made me! ...and oh yeah...metal...you should see our Deck cover............ 23) He looks so great on the riding lawn mower...kinda like a kid on those little riding 4 wheeler toys 24) He took us fishing and boating and camping for many years 25) He is great to go river rafting with 26) He will eat everything I cook (except lima beans and ham)...27) He knows I love him....and he loves me 28) He has stuck with me for 30 years 29) Words cannot even describe how much he loves his children, I hope his children all know that 30) Happy Fathers Day Scott!!! You deserve It!! Thanks for being such a great father to our children and husband to me!! I love you!!! xoxox Cindy

Peach Cream Pie

Grandma Ev made a Peach Cream Pie for Danielle, Scott and me for our week of birthdays....It was absolutely Heavenly and light. I thought everyone may like to try it. Ev says it is very easy to make!

Pie Ingredients:
1/2 pint whipping cream
1 c powdered sugar, divided
6 oz cream cheese
1 (9 inch) baked pie shell
sliced peaches

Glaze Ingredients:
1 c sugar
4 T cornstarch
1 c mashed peaches
1 c water
Yellow food coloring
1/2 t almond flavoring (optional)

Pie Directions: Whip Cream with 1/2 c of powdered sugar. Beat cream cheese with rest of powdered sugar. Fold together the whipped cream mixture and the cream cheese mixture. Spread into cooled pie shell. Cool in fridge for a least 2 hours, then top with sliced fresh peaches.

Glaze Directions: Make a glaze by mixing together surar, cornstarch and mashed peaches, water, almond and about 2 drops food coloring. Boil until clear, stirring constantly. When cool, pour over pie. Delicious!!

**I've tried this pie twice, the last pie Ev made - she made a graham cracker crust and used a bigger pie pan and then doubled the pie filling and topping. Also, she used canned peaches. I like the graham cracker crust the best. ck

California November 2008

There was a big fire in California the day we were to leave for the cruise, the freeway into Long Beach was closed, so over 70 people were delayed. The nice captain of the ship was kind enough to hold the ship for most of the people. Instead of leaving at 3:00 we left about 9:00 pm. It was absolutely wonderful being able to leave at night. The reflection of the lights on the water was stunning.

We got into Long Beach a day before leaving on the cruise. We walked all over Long Beach - our hotel was only a few blocks from the ocean. We went to the Long Beach Aquarium and had a great time. The photo above is of a sea horse. It looked just like a plant. I think the seahorse and the jelly fish were my favorites.

We had lunch in the Harbour Village in Long beach. The ships and lighthouse were so beautiful!

Scott with Zoltar the Fortune Teller.....I think his fortune was that he would have a fabulous week on the cruise...it was correct.....We had a great time!

Cindy hanging out at Pirates Cove with a friend.

Mexico Cruise

Last November Scott and I went on our first cruise ....I didn't know how to put photos onto my blog....actually I don't think I had this blog yet....Anyway....We went to Matzalan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. It was a wonderful and relaxing and we hope to go again in the future!

We took a boat tour out to the Island that famous Director John Houston owned and filmed the movie Night of the Iguana. Also where Elizabeth Taylor fell in Love with Richard Burton during the filming of the movie.

We had a fabulous lunch here, got to see the jungle close up and some of the original home. Also we saw monkeys, parrots, iguanas and other wildlife. We had a wonderful lunch right next to the ocean, went swimming and hiking and took some great photos...and of course laid back and took a nap after taking photos of our feet!

I think this photo was in Puerto Vallarta on our boat ride to the island

Check our the beautiful parrot on my shoulder!! It was so beautiful!

I would love to live here!!!

We are family.....

We are family....all my brothers and sisters with me...
huh huh huh huh huh, hum hum hum hum hum hum..
(like always...can't remember the rest of the words)
LtoR Brenda, Mom(LaNae), Dale, Cindy, Brad......what
great looking children LaNae has!

....Karen....

I double put the photos again....you are the

blogmaster...please fix....Thanks!