There is quit a change in Gpa and Gma's lives. Gpa retired on the 28th of August and we have moved to our home in Montpelier Idaho. We found the perfect sign to show just who Gpa is! It's nice that Gma will still stand by.

We have gotten most of our house in order. There was a lot to do but it is coming together. Just want everyone to know - we have a, real no fooling, guest room. So, come on down.


We have been planning to go to Indiana since the birth of our 16th grandchild, Jane Elizabeth, Aaron and Alida's new baby. We are excited to see them and have been looking forward to the trip. We have made a few stops on the way including this, which is one of the original Pony Express stations located in Gothenburg Nebraska. It is also located on the Mormon Trail. it was fun to see one of the places our ancestors were.


Our next stop was at the Mormon Trail Center in Omaha Nebraska. We had a great guided tour of the center that gave us some new insights to what the pioneers had to go through just to get to Winter Quarters. It is well worth the stop, if you ever get there. We were able to stop by the Winter Quarters Temple (pictured here). It is one of the small ones and is just as beautiful as the rest. It was closed for upkeep but we got a good look at the outside. Again, it's well worth the stop.

More to come later in the trip.
Love to All
Gma and Gpa

Thanksgiving 2009

A couple months ago Matthew issued an invitation to all the family to come to our house for Thanksgiving. That invitation still stands. We will have all new floors and an new kitchen to show off. And since "certain" people couldn't make it to the 4th of July get together; it will be another chance for Mom and Dad to have all thier kids together before they put their papers in for thier mission.

To get to the point, who's comin'? Shane, Aaron, Jared; you have the farthest to travel. Do you think you can make it? I think Mom and Dad are comfirmed and I'm fairly certain Amber's clan can make it. Let me know.

Tina