The Hideaway Reception!

I'm not good at taking pictures at parties.  Just too busy!  But Dan got some at Josie and Brad's Reception.  It was at a place in Orem right up against the mountains.  We even had to go part way on a dirt road to get there.   Before the reception there was a luncheon, a program and a ring ceremony.  It was so fun learning all about how Josie and Brad got together, hearing a letter written by Jacey on her mission to Josie, and listening to tributes to the happy couple.  A highlight was seeing my Dad and Uncle Lloyd, Becky and Mike,  some darling nieces: Katie (and her family), Molly and Sally, and Josh and Andrea and family and Brian and MaryAnn and family!  

Dan got Emma and Katie to pose:

Then Sophie joined in:

And finally Julia came by!

Matthew doesn't like his picture to be taken!

The ring ceremony was on the patio.  These photos give an idea of what a beautiful spot it was!

Josh was a celebrity with everyone wanting to sit near him and ask questions

One last smile from Katie!

June Bride!

It was a beautiful day for Josie's wedding in the

 Mount Timpanogos Temple!

We were so glad we were there to support Jody's family 

on this special day!!

The bride and groom, Josie and Brad:

The mother of the bride gets a hug from her daughter:

The three proud brothers: Skeeter, Skipper and Scooter:

Jim, Jody, Dan and Grandpa Ricks:

Mount Timpanogos Temple

Looking away from the temple:

Looking up from the temple grounds: Utah is beautiful right now with some snow still on the mountains!

Happy 21st Birthday!

TIMES 3!!!!

Here's what he looked like on his mission when he was almost 21!

Just before starting BYU at age 22!  

(Had to throw this one in--another attempt at facial hair!)

Now he's three times older!!   Happy Birthday:  You are three times better in every way!!

Summer, Finally!

 

Middle of June and it is finally over 90 degrees.  Although I don't really like the hot weather, I do enjoy watching the grandkids have fun in the water while I sit in the shade and chat.   Hannah and Joshua were willing to pose for me but David was way too busy!

Read-And-Run-A-Thon!

Our family has just finished a 21-day challenge in an effort to raise some money for two of our families!   It was very successful!!   Each family member was encouraged to particpate in both "reading" and "running."   Each family/person set their own goals and then reported back. 

Some of the "reading" included:

Reading the scriptures

Reading a Conference talk each day

Being read to by someone

Memorizing Articles of Faith

Reading a certain amount each day

Reading The Friend magazine

Reading Biographies

And for one toddler, NOT tearing pages out of books

Some of the "running" included:

Swimming

Hiking

Playing at the park

Dancing

Running

Painting the house

Bike riding

Basketball

Jumping Jacks

Musical chairs

Stretching

Workout videos

Dance Dance Revolution

Sit Ups and Push Ups

Walking home from school

Scooter riding

Tummy time

Here are some of the comments received: 

"Thanks for doing this.  It was fun!"

"Thank you so much for organizing this!"

"Thanks for helping us be able to help out a little from so far away." 

Now enjoy some pictures of the action!!!!

I think the recipients appreciated all of our efforts very  much!!!!