WINDOW PEEKING: July 2009

Mindy tries to finish her book, Jordan is probably wondering if there are really any fish our there

I suspect this conversation has something to do with where Brizzo and the squirrels

Silly Tyra

Tyra Maggie and Johnny show off the Castle Jordan helped them build

This is a great sunset picture off the dock.

We had the best time on the lake this year. After a couple cool days, the
rest were perfect and we enjoyed every second!

Jessica and Josie

Johnny and Josie

Tyra, Spencer, Josie and Johnny

Hal and Scott in the Boat I think, with John and the kids on the paddle boat

Scott Skiing

Maggie, Josie and Tyra

Jessica and Jordan

One of my favorite views from the cosway crossing to Bills Island

Scott, Jorine and Brizzo

Jordan takes the wake

Hal - masters the water

It was a busy few days!
July 3rd, Got up early:
Arrived where?

Mindy and John's New House!!!!!
Beautiful! Very Exciting!

They had worked really hard getting all moved. We were really amazed at all they had done. I felt bad to not be there to help her put her kitchen in. I couldn't imagine how she could put her kitchen away without me! Surely she needed me for that. How would she know where to put everything? But then.....I saw her new kitchen......no, she didn't need my help she has about 6 times the cupboard space that I do and has a pantry! It was a beautiful thing! Just a side note...I have never felt bad that I didn't have a big beautiful house. I really have been happy just where I am but.....if there was one thing from her house that I could pick up and move to mine.....it would be the.......can you wait......it would be the laundry room.
You should really see the laundry room.

Jessica & Jordan came that night. I felt bad because by that time, I was sick-on the couch.
I guess sleeping 6 hours is not enough for two days.

4th of July JESSICA'S 10 K FREEDOM RUN

Got up early-really I was too excited for her to sleep very well. My heart ached as she put on her shoes because I really wanted to run with her. She had worked so hard to be ready-it was so exciting and I was so proud of her! Running has become an emotional thing as morning after morning for years I have tried to get my body to work with my will and mind.
I have most of what it takes, my leg just doesn't want to follow.
I was so teared up I could hardly see through the camera lens.
(Obviously I didn't realize the date was wrong on my camera either!)
Jessica's early Birthday,

we also got to celebrate Jessica's birthday while we were there too.
We made her a cake and had a little party while enjoying the 4th.
We went to the movie, golfed, cleaned, and painted the
old house across the street.
The kids were creative with the hose and dirt outside don't you think!

We stayed up late again, just eating left overs and sandwiches....just enjoying the time together because we were up early and back home Sunday morning. Hal had to be at church-he thinks the ward can't run without him now. (Just kidding, he knew-he'd be gone the next week)
After church, Tyra and I went to Mom's and Dad's to have a Birthday Party!
It was her 75th. Melanie and Laura came. It was fun to see them and have a cookout in the backyard! There are somethings that shouldn't ever change.