Grandpa Nephi and the grand kids checked out the neighborhood ice cream parlor where Chynna sang for the customers and her share of ice cream.
Great fun!!

We had a nice Thanksgiving even though we were missing most of the kids for the holiday. Fawn and Cassie with their families had a nice dinner together with us (Nephi is taking the photo). But we sure missed the rest of our children and their families!

Always grateful this time of the year for the blessings of a good family, good health and the gospel in our lives!

That night, the ladies, escaped for a midnight shopping spree (Black Friday). What were we thinking??



A couple of days later we enjoyed being together at the wedding of Jason and Jodie Mullis. Lovely wedding and fun reception. Great to see and enjoy the extended family.

Silly looking cows, I know, I could have worked on it another 2 weeks! But since I was donating my time, I decided to call it done.

I have been working on a mural for the new cheese factory, just down the road from us, in Midway. After 2 weeks I finally finished it yesterday. It is a huge wall up about 14 feet on scaffolding.

We spent three days volunteering at the Heber City Cowboy Poetry Gathering last week. It was fun but a lot of work. The best part were the free concerts and meeting lots of people. This is Cowboy Santa Val from Spring City.

Nephi had another Birthday Oct. 12th! They keep coming weather we want them or not. We celebrated at the football field while watching one of Chances games.

Our trip to Southern California was fun, but it always feels so good to come home. And sunny California wasn't so sunny, it was rainy & cloudy the whole time. We had a good time with Shuma at his 7th birthday party.

Went to the beach, Medieval Times, the LA Temple, old town San Diego and a ferry trip to Catalina Island. Spent a day in Zions Park on the way home.

September 2010

September was a busy month, with Swiss Days, a visit from Nephi's two brothers ( Norm & Bonnie and Ray & Charlotte), and a wedding where they rented Nephi's 38 Ford pickup for the reception.

And our 40th Anniversary~wow!

Our front porch~July 4th, 2010

I have joined an art association, so have been painting quite a bit. In July they held their annual Plein Aire Competition. You have to paint out of doors with in the week of the competition. I even sold a couple of paintings, so that was great.

June 2010

Kayson, Chynna and Hudson came to a visit grandma and grandpa for a week and a half, while Cassie and Ryan went to Mexico. We camped for a night at Camelot, where Fawn and Fara joined us. Ate at the Fillerup Ice Cream Parlor and went river rafting.

July 2010

Colorado Springs was the spot we choose for our little family reunion in mid July. All but Fawn's family, Dusty and Ryan were able to come so it was great fun to be together!

We had survivor challenges (with dead -candy-mice and raw deer meat), a trip to old town Manitoba Springs, cliff dwellings and the flea market..... and lots of food, swimming, hiking and games for all.

June 2010

A road trip visit to see Aunt Grace and visit with her grandson Julies & his wife Whitney in Oregon.

Then another fast roadtrip to her funeral in California. Though, it was a sad occasion that brought us together, all our children were able to come. A first in about 7 years! Even some of our grandchilren were there.

Fawn & Fara-Cassie & Chynna and Hudson-and Nephi & I all in the Durango, drove to sunny California. Dustin with Mali, live in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Heather with Jared from Georgia, and Kristie from Colorado, flew in.

May 6 & 7, 2010

Back to Rome for two nights. Lots more people in Roma than any of our other stops. But oh, so much to see!! It is quite the romantic city, with fountains and statues everywhere. We walked so much , I thought my feet would fall off.
The Spanish Steps and the Trevi fountain and the Colosseum were my favorites.
We must say good-bye to to a beautiful country we love to visit!

May 5, 2010

In Paestum, there is one of the best collection of Greek temples anywhere and built before Christ. Our cute hotel had bikes for us ride to the ruins. It was also near the Mediterranean Sea.

May 4, 2010

After an amazing time in Sorrento, we travel by bus along Italy's Amulfi coast. Breathtaking views as we drove along a very narrow road with cliffs down to the sea on one side and mountains on the other. Lemon groves terraced along the sides of mountains all along the way as we weaved our way through the small villages to our destination city Paestum.

May 1 & 2, 2010 Naples, Sorrento and Pompeii

After two nights in Siena, we hopped on a train for Naples. We wanted to go the the National Archaeological Museum there to see the artifacts from Pompeii. Of course the floor which held most of Pompeii's art was closed for repairs. So after one night and 4 knock off purses later, we took another short train trip to spend two nights in beautiful Sorrento. From there, we went to Pompeii, which was a treasure trove of ancient ruins. Over 35 acres, an entire city to explore. You could really imagine how the people from 2000 years ago lived.

April 28, 2010 Italy

Next stop Siena...















Beautiful doorways of my favorite fairytale town of Chivita!
There is nothing modern here, no grocery stores, no cars, just cobblestone roads...but there is a whole lots of charm and beauty. It is an artist's dream come true!

Our room for the night at the only place to stay in Chivita, Franco's B&B.





Perched on a pinnacle in a grand canyon, you walk on a foot bridge, across to the sleepy little hill town. Chivita is 100's of years old, and seems to be stuck in the Middle ages, with only a handful of residents.

Next day, a bus ride to Chivita, a magical tiny hill town!

We flew into Rome, then traveled to Orvieto by train, where we spent one night.