Tim's family

We have been to Wisconsin and Missouri to see the grandbabies.

While in Wisconsin we stayed and visited with Tim and family. No sight seeing this time around. Just hanging out with the family, etc. Zoey had a birthday and her baptism. Rugby had a birthday. Aleca and Breckyn's birthdays are in May. So we were doing the birthday thing this trip.

Their baby, Emerson, is four and here he is sword fighting with grandpa. Emerson won, too.
He is the sweetest and most loveable child.

Notice the blue cast on his arm, that he got while his dad was watching him. This is Rugby , my redhead.

He is a ball of engery and always active.

Nothing slips by him. He is six now.

Zoey is number two. She is eight now.
Rusty , their dog, is number 5.
Zoey is the one who always wants peace and is willing to help the underdog. What a sweet heart.

I think she looks just like Tim did when he was that age. She also, does a lot of things just like he did.

Breckyn is the oldest.

And loves to be out side riding bike, scooters, quads and etc.

She is their animal lover and tree hugger.

The whole family at Zoey's baptism.

Because it was cold and rainy most of the time we were in Wisconsin, we just hung out with the Taylor family and ate.

The morning we left it was snowing.

What a wonderful family they have.

I am proud of them.

Ben's family

While in Missouri we did the tourist thing. We visited the arch. Man was it tall. It took 8 minutes to get to the top of the arch in an elevator. We all were big chickens and didn't want to go up in it.

They have the best zoo, I have ever been to. It was really kid friendly. And it was free besides, you do have to pay for parking. But we did leave things to see next time there. The neatest place we visited was the butterfly House. (pictures to follow)

The cutest thing in St Louis was baby Logan. What a sweet and quiet little guy he was. He nevered cried and was always happy. I even saw some red hair. I hope he keeps it. He is our 9th grandchild and Ben and Christina's first. They live in St Charles, Mo. He works for Boeing.

He thought that Grandpa was great. He would crawl right up to him.



Ben, Christina, Logan, and Grandpa in the butterfly house, with butterflies flying all over the place. How many butterflies can you count? Can you find the one sitting on Grandpa?

We loved our stay with them in Missouri. The spring flower were in bloom and every thing was green.

Ruth Moss

Last week I made a quick trip to Utah to my last living aunt's funeral. Ruth Cloward Moss. What a large wonderful family she left behind. 5 of 6 children and spouses, 29 grandchildren and spouses, 33 great grand children. With our knowledge of life after death it is not sad to see someone leave us and join those who have already past through the viel.

I had a ball visiting with cousins I hadn't seen in 25-35 years. I didn't know who they were at first. They had gotten old just like I have. I loved it.

Ione and Jim were great host and fed me well.

Low country boil part one

Sueanne had a birthday.

Scott cooked dinner for her after the afternoon session of conference on sunday.

Recipe to follow on next blog. The mad chef cooking.
The secert spice that he uses. I found it in Von's he found it in Staters.

What fun.

LOW COUNTRY BOIL

CHEF : Scott Hathaway

Very simple recipe

Corn, sauage, potatoes shrimps and lemons.

As much as you think will be eaten.

Plus his secert spices. He used a turkey deep frier.

First he bought the water to a boil with just the spices and lemons.

Then he added the potatoes and sauages.

Boil for 10 minutes

Add the corn and boil about 10 minutes longer

The last 3 minutes add the shrimp

Remove and drain off all the boiling water.
And just dump everthing in the center of the table which is covered with newpapers.
no dishes, no silverware, no napkins, and hopfully clean hands.
You eat with your hands.
You can use your roll for a napkin.
Each person got a small bowl of seasoned butter.


Eat until you are full or nothing is left.
It was real good and fun.
I liked the potatoes and sauage best.

The best part is the clean up. Roll up every thing left in the newspaper, and trash it.

No dishes to wash.