Another awesome cousin outing

This rough looking group was absolutely to much fun for grandma at the dino museum. The cousins all met at the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving point and we saw so many awesome things--this being one of them.
I want you to look closley and see if you can guess who is who---
From left to right
Joseph-bored with all the pictures we took of him
Zach- being the typical older brother doing bunny ears on his brother Evan
Colby- being his usual good boy self
Evan- the perpetual jester
Natalie- annoyed because we stopped her for more than 5 min(she has so much energy--but a real cutie)
and last but certainly not least is Carson--Now look at this boy---he is sporting the Hulk stance and as always the ever present ear to ear grin. Grandma had so much fun!!!! Cause the parents let me have free rein YAyayayaaaaaa!!!!!

me. We all had a grand time going to the parade then a picnic with Grandpa grilliThe traditional 4th of July celebration in Idaho had a new twist this year. As we were leaving the petting zoo the animal handlers brought out a snake. Needless to say the three boys bolted over and had to pet the creature. They were all so careful and loved the feel. I however stood a safe distance away. So you ask how did I get this snap shot? Trina was close by and she shared this withng hamburgers and hot dogs. Then it was off to the rides, cotton candy and snow cones. Watching Natalie on the rides was a hoot. But more fun than that---I convinced Trina to do the octupus with me
Ohooooo! wow! We were spinning out of control and screaming to high heaven--I was having fun but Trina was ---well not as excited as I was....hahaha!!!!! Maybe we could convince her to do another ride...the merry go round?

Wild Flowers

These are wild flowers from the upper valley. Val was on his way home and saw a huge field of these yellow sunny flowers. He said that he just had to pull his truck over to the side of the road and began to pick a large bouquet. When he came home it was the typical ' little boy' look with his hand behind his back, and announced, " I saw these on the side of the road and had to pick you some because they reminded me of you." Now my heart just melted and I have told everyone who would listen how sweet my husband is.

Mothers Day Flowers

These tulips were so beautiful!!! I wanted to capture their color and the warm fuzzy feeling I hve when I look at them. Melinda and Her family sent them to me from Germany. In the background you can see the yellow roses that Val gave me for Mothers day--He is just the sweetest man ever. I also was suprized with a lovely orchid to wear to church. It lasted for the rest of the month, I wore it every week until June.
The next picture of flowers have special meaning as well and the story will appear next to it.

Miracles Do Happen

I never thought that I would see the day when Dad would get on the computer!!!! But here is the evidence--- The bishop likes to use the computer and email for everything so Dad had to learn how and how he is a pro--checking his email every day!!! He is pretty efficient too!!!!