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.