Relay for Life

Last weekend I was able to participate in a wonderful event, Relay for Life. I was amazed at how many people were involved, around 900 people. Our city raised $35,783, which will go towards helping to find a cure for cancer.

Enjoying our rest and cold water before the next lap

One day. One night. One community

Kathy Schmidt a teacher at our school and I relaxing before we headed back out for more laps. It was fun getting to know Kathy and the others better.
The first lap is for cancer survivors and their families.
At night luminares were lit surrounding the track in honor and memory of those who have had cancer. It was very touching seeing the preparation for it and names on the bags. I'm sure that was quite an emotional experience to walk it. What a special tribute.

Trekkin' Tigers

We were the Trekkin' Tigers!!! Our team was made up of Fremont School Staff and family. This picture is of three sizzling woman: myself, Lora Cartwright, and Pearl Prins. We were literally sizzling, the temperature made it to 103.

For 24 hours members of our team walked the track usually in groups of two. The relay is for24 hours because cancer is with a person 24 hours a day.
Each hour had a theme. We walked in the Hat (at 10 AM) and Disney (at 2:00 PM) laps. Lora and Pearl walked off and on most of the day.

Each team had a boxcar to race. Our car was safari style, made by Pearl. It is below us but didn't make it into the picture.

Many of our Young Women came to support Amber in her Baptism

Amber was very supported by her friends at her baptism. She said that she felt loved. Back row: Amber Strain, Carol McMullin, Ruthie, & Willow Chamberlin Front row: Kayla Inabnit and Teresa McMullin.

The 3 Strain Children were Baptized

It was a very special occasion last Sunday when Amber, William, and Robert Strain were baptized by their Father. Elder Stone and Smith taught them. If you knew Elder Stone you wouldn't be surprised. He is full of the spirit and teaches like very few others. He is amazing.
Amber has come to church with her Father and brothers for over a year. She went with us to YW Girls Camp and had a wonderful experience. She even bore her testimony. She has been one of our most active Young Women all year. She adds a very bubbly, creative, intelligent element to our Young Women Meetings and activities. She is also growing more beautiful all of the time.
It was very special seeing her Father baptize them and their Mother come and support their decision. It was a special family moment.

I'm so thankful for President Gordon B. Hinckley

Through President Hinckley's challenge to read the Book of Mormon by the end of 2005 , I really was able to connect the book together in a way I never had before. It is easy when you are reading a chapter at a time to forget what is really going on.

Reading this book in his memory was another great spiritual experience. I have no doubt that this book came from God. It is the best roadmap we can follow to find joy and happiness on this earth and in the eternities.

Completed the Hinckley Challenge

I finished and I am so grateful for this wonderful book. Each time I read it I better understand and appreciate it's teaching.

Parker and Carter on the train, all aboard!!!

Parker & Carter enjoying lunch in a train car at a fun fast-food restraunt in Salt Lake. The food was delicious and it was fun watching our grandkids have a great time.

We enjoy every minute that we can spend with them. We wish it could be more often.

My favorite part of our visits are when they entertain us with the fun songs they know. This is one musical family, all included.

Sorry my posts are backwards. You may want to start at the bottom of our Utah trip and work yourself back. It was a wonderful visit.

What a good looking Cub Scout

Our day started out really windy and cold. We all warmed up by the end of the day. Tanner is standing by one of my favorite animals to see, the zebras.

White Alligator oh my!

Bradley, Camille and Johnathan by the white alligator.

Hogle Zoo with the Beck's

Last Saturday we were able to enjoy a special day at the zoo with Byron, Tricia and their six children. It was "Earth Day" at the zoo and people where handing out all kinds of treasures to remind us to recycle, conserve, and take care of our planet.

They had many groups performing song and dance routines. It was a very fun day.

We enjoyed seeing a baby giraffe, turtle, monkey and a meerkat. The white alligator was a fun experience. I was amazed at how well Tricia's children knew the different species of animals by name. Some of the names I could barely say let alone memorize. They are well educated.

We all enjoyed a fun train ride. The playground had all kinds of things to discover.

Ally at her BYU Commencement

This was a special evening. We were able to enjoy this evening with her by listening to Elder Bednar speak. He encouraged them to be "Life-time Learners". The room was totally packed and babies were everwhere. Doug and I and Ally's in-laws, Warren and Nancy Ashby were there on this special occasion. Pres. Samuelson's first year as BYU President, was Allyson's Freshman year. She really enjoyed having him as President. His remarks were on the importance of continuing your spiritual education and going forth and serving others.

Making this occasion even more special she was able to enjoy it with two of her first room-mates, Sara and Melissa who also graduated.

She is putting her Education to work

Myles and Rose are her on the job experience in progress. There is nothing like being a Mother except being a Father, a grandmother, and grandfather.

Happy Day!!!

This picture was taken just before her graduation. This was a big day for the four of them.

Ally did it!

Allyson graduated from BYU with her bachelors in Home and Family Living.
What a special day! Dallin, Myles and Rose were there to see her walk across the stage and receive her diploma. She was also joined by Tricia and her three youngest, Parker, Carter & Bradley, her Mother-in-law Nancy Ashby, her Uncle Rob and Aunt Sharyl Adamson and her Dad and Mom.