Other Pioneer Stuff

We had a great family and everyone was fun and cooperative. Sarah even set up the Ma and Pa tent one night. The boys did the dishes without complaining. It was really fun getting to know everyone better, telling stories and playing games. One of our neighbors woke up with a puffy bottom lip and we all got a good laugh at her expense. The worse part of the whole experience was the bus ride home with no A/C and a cranky bus driver.

Pioneer Trek - Second Day

The 2nd day we got up early, cooked biscuts and gravy in the dutch ovens, loaded up and took off. After lunch we stopped at the bottom of a big hill. The guys were all called to the "Mormon Battalion" and left us. The women and girls got ready to pull the carts up the hill. We were all huffing and puffing! The guys were at the top of the hill cheering us on. That night we camped in a nice shady spot with a beautiful view.

Pioneer Trek

June 11-14 we took 70 youth and 25 adults over near Richmond, Washington. We loaded up the handcarts with our "stuff" and pulled about 4 miles for the day. It was windy and rainy and the kids complained that this was way too easy. They didn't complain the next day!

Congratulations Bryson

Bryson was awarded his Eagle at a Court of Honor May 23rd. We had a BBQ in the neighbors backyard and it was a lot of fun. Two other boys were honored that night also. Grandma Edna made an Eagle quilt and Grandpa and Grandma Hansen were there to help celebrate. Grandpa Howell said the closing prayer. It was a good family event.

An Afternoon Well $Spent$

Saturday, Dave, my brother Jeff, sis-in-law Jaelyn, and I drove to SLC to the "E" Center to see Dave Ramsey Live! It was a fun afternoon of information, entertainment and just plan fun. We learned (again) the amazing power of compound interest. Start saving! Now!! He also taught us the different attitudes about money (nerd/free spirit and man/woman). The 3 hour car ride there and back was was full of conversation with some of my favorite people! Great Weekend.

Governor's Trade Mission to Mexico

Dave recently came back from a Trade Mission to Mexico: Commerce, Ag and the Governor's office. Dave is second from left in the second row - looking sharp! Oh, Governor Otter and his wife are front and center (she's in blue).

Ben Can Fly!

Our son Ben just received his Private Pilot's license on Saturday (May 10th). We are excited for him and proud that he has reached this goal.

Good Job Ben!