It's Not What You Think

It has been several months since I blogged. Wow, that sounds weird for me! Other than my poetry, I usually don't just write on my blog I always have pictures. Often to many pictures. However, I am now going to try and catch up on everything.

Chad began his sophomore year at Snow College at the end of July. He is the punter on the football team again this season. My baby boy also turned 20 on September 26th. It's funny that no matter how old your kids get you still refer to them by their birth position in the family. Kevin also celebrated his birthday. He turned 25 in August. He celebrated with his friends this year. It was a weird change for the rest of the family.

We have gone camping and riding in the Manti La Sal Forest above Ephraim Utah. It was strange to only have two of the kids on that trip. We had a really nice Labor Day Weekend. In September Mike and I invited Cynthia Walker and Matt & Karla Berhold to go to the San Juan ATV Safari in Blanding Utah. It was really fun and we stayed in a hotel so that made life easier. We were able to see alot of the beautiful South Eastern part of Utah. The indian ruins were amazing to see.  We also met some really great people from the area.

We had some family and friends have some scarey surgeries. Everyone is doing well now but we spent alot of time on our knees in prayer for them.

These are just a few of the  links in the chain that is our life. They are held together by the every day activities and responsibilties we all have. I'm grateful for all the blessings I have that make the trials in life worth it!

Sorry no picture today!

A New Poem To Add To My Collection

Forever Yours

How long is forever, a question to purpose
Everyday brings new adventure and blessings I suppose
Two hearts so full of life, once a child and now a wife
Responsibility and dreams, older wiser now it seems
With love of God you made your vow
You're on the path hold steady now
When storms set in, play in the the rain
Your heart might bruise, you could feel pain
Love him more and treat her best
Your love will last and stand the test
Forever is a measure of time
That states I'm yours and you are mine

Isom Family Camp at Fremont Indain State Park

Bridget Is Going To Be A Big Sister...Imagine That!

Simple Beauty is Timeless

Once upon a time there was a little Peonies plant. It was planted in the garden of Frank and Buela White. It bloomed there happily for over 42 years. It grew to be about the size of a wheel barrel. When their children , grandchildren and especially their great grandchildren came for a visit or to help with the yard; they always left with a flower from grandpa's garden. This made everyone happy. As the years past and the children grew, time snuck up on this dear couple too. Without the gardners to tend to the yard, this house was no longer a home and was soon sold. A piece of the plant was taken to a new home far accross the valley. It was not happy at first with it's new home. This made the new gardner very sad. After awhile the plant settled into it's new home and began to make an effort to grow. It has bloomed for the last several years. The interesting thing is there are only two flowers every year. I have named these two beautiful flowers Frank and Buela. I look forward to seeing them every year. They don't stay long but I enjoy every minute of their visit.

Memorial Weekend at San Rafel Swell

This is Black Dragon Canyon in the San Rafel Swell

Kalli down near the pools
Taking a break in the bottom of the canyon. Mike, Chad, Kalli & Ben

This formation reminds me of a huge ship.

Kalli just chill'n

Shelly and Chad, super dusty and dirty

Mike & Chad

Ben , Kalli & Chad on Ben's " Danger Ranger"

Chad

Mike our navigator

Cute smile Kalli, are ya having fun yet?

Mountain man Beautiful desert sunset

There were beautiful blooming cactus everywhere, along with wildflowers. It was so pretty and unexpected.

Bridget Mae is 6 Months Old ( 16 lbs & 27 inches)