Family is the Best

Life has pretty much been the same, not to much change - as usual. Alan's birthday, our anniversary and Father's day have all come and gone. It's hard to believe that we have been married for 36 years. That is twice as long as I was single. WOW! We have figured out how to be happy and how to better understand each other. I can't we have it all figured out, but way better than we did years ago. Lots of blessings from our Father in Heaven have gotten us through it all.

We were able to go camping with Rachel, Mark and family Friday night at Patagonia Lake. Different kind of camping being in the desert near water. We usually head for the hills so it was different, but a lot of fun. Grant loved fishing with Daddy and Granpa, and I think Grandpa loved just being there with Mark and Grant. I just hung out with Rae and Cami. it just felt good to do nothing. Mark and Rae are good parents and love their kids and are trying very hard to be a righteous family. I hope that Mark's new job comes through soon and then that stress in their lives will ease some.

Alan, Rusty, Crispin, Megan and Marcus are looking forward and planning for their vacation to Idaho and Utah. If you ask Marcus where he is going he will tell you he is going to the farm. I think is mom is really coaching him on that one, but they are all excited to go. Rae and kids will come and spend the 4th with me since I can't go. Boohoo!

I've found a new goal to work on now that our NY trip is finished. I've got to get back to eating healthier and take off a few more pounds. So with Jenny Craig and LA Fitness I can reach my goal. The hardest part is making the decision and taking the bull by the horn and doing it.

With having been to NY and everyone planning their next trip, I wish I could retire so that I could go see my kids and siblings whenever I wanted. Of course if I was retired I couldn't afford to go. What a quandry :o(

Remember with the holiday coming, that Gpa Summers birthday is the 4th and he believed and taught me how important our freedom is. How wonderful it is to live in this free land and worship and do as we see fit. He served our country and knew what that meant. He loved all of us and was very proud of us. He knew we had our short comings, but he and Gma loved us all unconditionally. I'm sure they are on the otherside watching us and waiting for our turn to leave this mortal world. Stay close to the Lord, thank him for all He has given us and be thankful for everyone and everything around you.

Home again, Home again jiggedy jig

I give up - I've been trying for a week to get my pics and post to line up, but no luck. So I have attached some of my favorites.


We had a wonderful time with Tim, Lorna and their boys. We went to Boston, Salem and found the best fish place in Massachusetts. Dad said he had the best clam chowder he'd ever had and we ate as much fish as we could. Dean and Noah got to know the Bingham grandparents and we had fun getting to play with them.


Dad worked with Tim on his house and they got a lot done and enjoyed the father and son project. I'll have to go back out soon so I can see the progress.

Going to the Sacred Grove and Smith home was a wonderful experience. Imagine standing where the Prophet Joseph grew up, saw the Father and the Son and spoke to the Angel Moroni. Standing on the Hill Cumorah where the golden plates had been hidden for years waiting for Joseph to bring them forth.


Tim and Lorna live in a great little place in NY. They live on a hill in the middle of what looks like the forest. Trees everywhere and we had wonderful weather. Sitting on the porch and reading watching Dean was the ultimate in vacations. So very restful!

Touching the original bricks of the hearthstones where the gold plates were hidden from the mobs.

Recreated Smith Cabin on the original foundation. The upper room of the original cabin was where Joseph saw Moroni. I stood on the same ground - WOW!

My view from Tim's porch where I loved to sit and enjoy each day

Dean sitting on the porch at home just chillin

Noah - What a cutey. He has a really cute personality to go with the cuteness

Alan leaving the Sacred Grove

Statue of Moroni on the top of the Hill Cumorah - Golden Plates were hidden just below and to the west of where this stands

My very favorite picture and most peaceful place I have ever been

THE SACRED GROVE.

Imagine the Lord and Jesus stood in these trees to speak with Joseph and let him know about what was needed to restore the gospel

With everything we did the best was just being with Tim and Lorna and the boys. The Baldwin's were so good to us. Mike and Theresa let us stay at their home while they were in France. They too have a beautiful home and view. Rob and his family came over and we cooked out. We had venison steak (the best I have ever eaten - wouldn't have known it was deer if someone hadn't told me). Dad made dutch oven potatoes and cobbler. He taught Lorna how to use the ducth oven and she has been experimenting since we left and is having a ball.

Alan and Rob and Tim cooking in the firepit at Tim's

Lorna and Dean reading about trucks

I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK AND PLAY AGAIN! Love you kids, thanks for letting us spend time with you and your family.