From Mothers' Day 2009

I loved the gift they passed out on Mothers' Day last year at church. We stuck these little plants in the ground and they have grown and grown. They're planted in front, by our Arrington est. 1966 "monument." Very beautiful, I think!

Memorial Day 2010

Having just returned from Scotland, I had to get a photo of the bagpiper we saw as we pulled into the City Cemetery to visit the graves of the Arringtons, Grandma and Grandpa Grose, and our little Sara.The grass had grown over Sara's marker a bit, so Grandpa Jack cleaned it all off, then put some blossoms on it.
We decided to have a Memorial Day cookout for those who were still in town. Grandpa Jack cooked hamburgers and hot dogs and then we let the kids roast marshmallows to make S'mores.Jack always hangs our huge flag out front on major holidays. He asked two of the "almost Eagle Scouts" to fold it up at the end of the day.

Sounds of Time Friends and Family Show

Jenna, Jace and Jordan are all in Sounds of Time this year. Jordan is a hoot to watch. He gets into the music and dance and gives it all he's got. Jenna and Jace, of course, are very seasoned by now. It is so fun to go watch them perform! Dad always goes whenever he can. I'm sorry that I didn't get a pic with him and the kids!

Happy Birthday, Carson!

Carson picked the decorations for his 8-year birthday cake. He told his mom exactly what he wanted. I think it turned out great! His dad provided the photos for the action figures. Nice job! Yummy cake, too!
Grandpa Grose and Spencer watch and wait for Carson to make his birthday wish.

Haley's Dance Recital

My camera doesn't take very good action pics - and Haley's clogging group is full of action! It's the best part of the recital. They won a couple of competitions in the past year and they have a lot of fun!

Grandma's Wisteria

Our beautiful heirloom wisteria really put on the show this spring! It blossomed while I was in England, and got hit with a rainstorm that knocked off some of the blooms. But it was still gorgeous when I got home, so I snapped a photo of it for my blog.

London and Away!

Edinburgh, Scotland

London, England

Cornwall, England

We went to church in Saint Austell, then walked through the center of town. Hills, narrow roads and stone everything. We stopped by this bakery, which was recommended for its pasties - but it was closed for the Sabbath.
We drove to a cemetery where we saw lots of grave markers with the Grose and Rosevear names on them. We went into the old church there. Elaine gave a sermon and we took photographs.We drove through the Luxulyan Valley. It was so beautiful! We stopped at an old aqueduct for pictures. The area was like an enchanted forest!
We walked down into the Port of Saint Austell. We had lunch there at a tavern and some of us went to an old shipping museum. I loved the feel of the sea air!

Go, go girls!!!

Sharon and the girls ran in the Ogden Marathon today. They did a relay, and Lisa escorted Reagan on her leg. Pretty colorful bunch! Wish I had a picture of Lisa as well.

Ty Plays at Lindquist Field

The day before our trip to England, Jeff sent a text and said that Orion's baseball team was going to play at Lindquist Field. I couldn't pass up the chance to see that, so I put packing on hold and buzzed down to the ballpark. Such a beautiful venue! And Orion won the game!Here's Tyler at short stop, up to bat, getting instructions from his coach, and scoring. :o)

Happy Birthday Alli Jo!

Allison celebrated her birthday at the park this year. Loved the cute cake Jo made for her!
This is one of the coolest pictures I've ever taken! I just love the light in it - and the look on the girls' faces as Marianne reads Alli's birthday card to her. Love these kids!