Misc. "Us" in July

Our lawn started coming back to life after no water for 3 months.  Wet well finally came online about June 19th.  It's sure been a dry summer.  Only rain we have had was on July 4th. 
Click here for July 4th rain video 

We had our cement slabs raised, to even out the settling.  We've been really pleased with the result. 

We took Mom's grapevine down.  Looks really nice. 

Love my sun flowers  - these came back from last year's flowers.
All of the seeds I planted (from seeds taken from two years ago heads) were a total bust.  Just like the rest of our garden.  I don't know if it's because the seeds are too old, or if it's because they are copies of copies (like Multiplicity  - IYKYK). 

We've washed our vehicles at the Property.  I helped the first time, but was lazy the second :)

I've been enjoying working at the temple on Wednesdays.  I started on April 9th, and haven't missed a Wednesday.  I really enjoy it. We get new "lines" this coming Wednesday. 

Roger helping me clean and wash (and vacuum) windows in preparation for our AZ guests. 

He also climbed a tree to cut down some small (5 inch in diameter) limbs that were getting in his way during mowing.  We can sure tell we are getting older, it is alot harder to do things.  It seems we always need to ask Zac to help with alot of things, and we don't like to bug him.  

Removed a few wasps nests. 

Had our asphalt redone by Ro Asphalt, owned by Peter and Ally Tonks Bridge.  They did a great job !  

 

Me and Rog in May

Getting Mom's new pots ready for her front flowerbed for Mother's Day.  This involved getting the dirt transferred out of the old broken-down wooden pots at the Property, and moving them. 

Rog had to clean debris out of the creek most everyday for the first part of May. 

Mom and I went to the Syracuse Temple Open House.

We got the garden planted. 

Had dinner at Taggarts when Kelly came for a visit. 

I'm walking alot of mornings at the cemetery with friends.  

Dax graduated! 

Love this family !!! 

Zac had to fix a pipe/ power pole that Jeff snagged with his plow.

Then he helped us pull out a shrub in front of Mom's house. 
Click here to watch it 

We started watering the garden 

Burned the burn pile before the burn ban on May 31st. 

Planted more corn. 

Tilled the bottom of the garden to keep it weed free. 

 

Mom's Iris sure were beautiful this year. 

We had a great time (and food!) at Jaden and Abby's baby shower. We wish the new parents (and grandparents) well, with new baby Sophie ! 

Tulip Festival 2025

Today we went to the Tulip Festival with Erika and Eli.  Click here for short video.

Then Mom and I went to the Draper temple to do sealings.
It was a GREAT day.

Thanks Kuk !  

 

April 9th - a red letter day ! (for two reasons)

Today I started serving in the Ogden Temple !
This has been a dream goal of mine for some time.  I'm very blessed that it has happened, and Roger totally supports me, and I love and appreciate that support so very much. 

I will train for 4 weeks, and then I'm on my own !
You don't have to memorize any more, so that's a BIG plus :)

I serve on the mid-day shift on Wednesdays  10-2

There are several women (and men) from Morgan who serve on this shift. 

45 years ago today - we had our Rainbow baby (though I didn't know babies born after the death of a baby were called this).  Our Manda,  How much we love her.  She is a beautiful wonderful daughter and wife and mother and sister.  Happy 45th Manda :)  

More Hip trouble in AZ

On Tuesday, March 25th I planned a THREE TEMPLE tour (Desert Peak, Saratoga Springs, Taylorsville).  When I got to the Desert Peak Temple (pictured above) at 8:45 am, I looked at a text.  

Brendon:  Amanda is going to have surgery on her hip again today.  She doesn't want to ask for your help, but she needs it if you are available.  They are going to replace the replacement ! 

I was so so concerned !  Apparently while she was SITTING at work the day before (Monday), her hip had dislocated AGAIN !!  Another ambulance ride, more emergency rooms.... !   She had been in the hospital all Monday afternoon, evening, and overnight.  They couldn't get it put back in the socket, so they were going to operate. (They ended up doing the operation on Wednesday instead of Tuesday).  

I quickly went it and did some initiatory work in the Desert Peak Temple, and then drove down to Saratoga Springs (the back way through Eagle Mountain).  While in the Saratoga Springs parking lot, I was able to have a conference call with Roger and Amanda.  It was decided that I would get the quickest flight I could out of Salt Lake, so I could help in Arizona.  I made the reservation for a 5 pm flight, and then headed home as quickly as possible to pack, and head BACK to Salt Lake for my flight. 

 

He doesn't look too excited to see me - but he was !! 

We had fun in the hot tub

And the pool 

Manda came home from the hospital all better on Wednesday evening.  They took out the stupid hip joint they had put in her, and replaced it with the same one they had done for her first hip replacement surgery in October 2023.  A dual Mobility hip - Why didn't they use this in the beginning for her second hip replacement on February 5th?  Who knows.... :*(  She said the minute she stepped on it, she knew that THIS fix was just like her first one.  They didn't need to re-drill/cement the rod in her femur this time, just unscrew the ball, and put the dual mobility ball on.   

While down there in AZ I was able to go with Cash to his preschool for fun times. 

Hang out with him and Camryn

Go to some indoor fun gyms 

Share in the LOVE !! 

Happy boy - Happy Mama

We went to the Aquarium

Cash loves the yellow jellyfish the best. 

Love to Eat - Love to Play

Manda was getting along so well, that I came home late Saturday night. 

Vacation Time !!

Roger and I and my sister Erika left on Friday, February 21st and drove to Vegas, where Erika and I saw Donny Osmond in concert !  It was excellent.  Thank you Kuk :)
We dropped her off at the airport early Saturday morning, then Rog and I headed to AZ !!! 

This was where we got to see our Arizona grandkids, Cash and Cam.
It was great to see Manda, Bren, and Josiah too (haha)
Amanda is just about 2 1/2 weeks recovered from her 2nd hip replacement, and is doing so well, I almost forget she had it done !!

 

We headed back to Vegas and Mesquite, and on the way we hiked in the Valley of Fire State Park, a couple of days later we hiked in Zions National Park also.  Roger humored me, and I really love and appreciate his support in the things I want to do. 

I also went to the new Red Cliffs Temple in Washington, and the Las Vegas Temple too. 

Our last two days were spent in St. George and Hurricane, watching Payson play baseball, and hanging out with these cuties !  

Pays is such a great ball player, and we love to watch him and give him our support.
He turned 13 years old while we were there !!!  

We got home on Saturday, March 1st.  We haven't had that long of a vacation since our Hawaiian Cruise in October of 2007.  We had a great time, but are glad to be home.