Some New Improvements At The Cottage

Lindsey did this beautiful hearth.  What a great difference this has made.  It actually makes the fireplace look bigger. now.  It's also easy clean and I love that.

I had fun making some additions in the back.  Note the lovely wood pile. Not quite sure what I will do with it yet.

The bench is empty as Nana and Papa are out fishing with the grand kids.

Bill did a new driveway this year and we still have lots of gravel left over so he used some to enhance the fire pit.

Bill put in new stones and solar lights.  It looks neat at night.

The Grand Finalie

What an honour to hear Matt play the drums in a wonderful orchestra.

It truly was outstanding!!

This was a wonderful way to end our incredible trip.!!

             

Part Three Of Our Western Trip

Here's part of Matt own personal cheering team!

Saturday night's dinner was barbeque salmon.  Delicious!!!

A highlight event was seeing Matt ordained as a teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood.

Take note of his cool tie...all the way from Italy.  Parker brought it home for him.

What a priveledge for us.  We wish we could have been out for Parker's ordination.  We are so proud of them both.

Parker played an amazing duet with his piano teacher at the sacrament meeting Sunday morning. It was a moving experience for all of us.

We were thrilled that Kim Patrick and family came for the weekend.

 How great to see Tom and Ruth again .  We had a great visit.

Leah looked so sweet.

Our wonderful host and hostess Karri and Dave.

Hannah was too cute.

We tried to get the whole family but Ezra didn't want to get in the picture.

Sara is quite the young lady now...so lovely.

Our little man Dillon was all ready to go.

We had to capture this moment together.

Everyone was checking out the great video that Karri and Dave worked on for the school running teams.  They were all there to celebrate Matt's ordination.

Finally  we got a picture of Ezra.  Yes!

Sunday afternoon we had the opportunity to meet Larry Gelwix the great speaker for Sunday evening.  It was a wonderful fireside  I throughly  enjoyed the experience.

These are some of Matt's basket ball buddies on his team.  The young man to the right of Matt is Parker ...Matt's best friend.  He is also the grandson of the couple serving their mission in Wallaceburg from Lethbridge.  We will meet them the end of this month.

The school was decorated so lovely for the running celebration and Karri's wonderful video of the kids in action.

This is the head of the workcrew for this event along with Mrs. Firth who was so encouraging to get this activity started some 7 years ago.

Their amazing principal!!

The menu for this celebration was pizza and  icy cold water mellon.

Another great highlight was Sara's game.  She put in several baskets.  What a great athlete she is.!

Brian was there with Dallon .  His daughter plays on Sara's team.

Monday night Parker gave a super home evening lesson on Wilfred Woodruff.

We also got to hear Sara and Hannah play their violins.  They are just amazing.  I'm just thrilled with their dedication.

Part Two of Our Fun Trip West (Only One Month Late)

We got to watch some of Matts games.  He is a real go getter. This was a neat experience.

 Later that evening we went to the church for a lovely Mexican dinner.  The room was beautifully decorated...and the food was delicious.  However it took me a while to eat through it....but I really enjoyed it.

Don't you just want to scoop it up.  It's mouth watering!

What a great job on the decor!

Parker didn't waste any time ...I think this was already his second.  I was still working on my first.

Another one of Matt's great games.

These two young ladies are amazing runners.  I wish I could say they get this great talent from our  family .....but that would be a tall tale!!   Sara came first in her division and Karri came 2nd in her division.   Absolutely amazing!! I just loved watching this incredible event.   Way to go!!!

You can see I really exerted myself enjoying Bruce and Amy's message bed.

Kim and Patrick came down for the weekend and what a time we had.  Sara painted the girls nails.

The girls looked too cute in their matching outfits.

Dad awoke from his beauty sleep to yummy whip cream ....thanks to Matt.

Then we were off for a 3 family bike ride.  Even Buddy and Pepper came.  Karri and Dave provided bikes for all of us.  There were 12 in all  and  2 dogs.   What a great outing we had.

Dillon had his bike attached to Kims.  We had a riot.

It was most enjoyable!!