Justin is back home

Dan and Glenda picked up Justin at the Salt Lake airport on Monday.

Clayton Vacations at the Despains

Jacob and Clayton had a few fun days together. Mamma Despain and Daddy Despain planned lots of fun times for the two cousins.  Clayton said he had a good time but Amy was worried that she had starved him.  All mothers cook different and every family eats different and Clayton did not eat alot.  Amy told him he would have to eat three grapes to get dessert.  She said it was funny to see how hard it was for him to get them down.  When Jacob was at the summer workshop at his school Clayton went grocery shopping with Amy.  He found lots of fun things he would like ---- but it was time to come back to Elwood.  These two little boys are both very strong willed and sometimes they both get just a bit bossy, but if left alone they can usually work it out.  I hope they will always be friends.  Family is so important in life's big picture.

The eagle nest at Hogle Zoo

The new polar bear exhibit was great ----- the boys had a fun first visit to the zoo

An early morning second trip to the zoo ----- for the elephants birthday

The fort to keep the puppies away ---- they played and played

Feeding the ducks at the Stansbury Park Pond

Oh Dear here come more and more

June 17th

Brandon turned twenty one this year. He visited for a bit at our home. He just was not too excited for the day. Hope he has better ones soon.

Heather loses her first tooth!

An exciting week at the Soria home. Heather has lost her first tooth.  The tooth fairy did a good job.

Not Again-----When Does it End

They say that all things become better with age. I am beginning to wonder.

To Mexico

Today Justin is leaving for Brazil. He will be attending the dedication of the Maunous Temple. He has been so excited for this day. So thrilled that his saints will have the blessing of a temple in their area. It will be a long flight with a long lay over in Sao Palo before the final leg back north to Maunous. Look forward to hearing all about this trip. Glenda called at two to say they had dropped him of at the Salt Lake City airport.

I love this ---- doing some sightseeing

Temple dedication day

President Uhctdorf  of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the temple and presided over the celebration.

Justin's Brazil family ----- he was blessed to love them while on his mission and they love him.

Fun at the zoo

Jacob and his family have been to the zoo twice since school let out. The first time was the grand opening of the polar bear exhibit. Yesterday was another fun day. The polar bear was putting on a great show.

When the Isaacsons Return

When Nichole and the boys go back home to Minnesota Jeff will have moved them to their new house.  It will be nice for them to have a yard where the boys can play, they can have cookouts and Daisy can run.  We are excited for them.

So Very Tired

Brad and I have spent the last two days trying to organize and clean closets and our very messy garage. Tonight we fill that we have accomplished much. Still more to sort through but a good start has been made. We will do more in the fall. So tired for now. Tomorrow Brad will mow at the cemetery and then Friday the park along with our three yards. I am cleaning some very dirty vehicles on the inside before we hit the car wash. We never seem to get caught up. The Isaacsons will arrive Friday and begin a very busy three days. Life is good and we are blessed even if we are worn out.

Ryder James Owens

Today was the birth of Shaylee and Cassidy's son. A c-section took place at about four today since this little boy never did turn right. Dr. Todd Miller is Shaylee's doctor. He preformed the delivery with the assistance of Dr. Jeff Lish. Mother and son are doing well.

MacKenzie is a teenager

I am behind-----MacKenzie turned thirteen yesterday, June 4th. We enjoyed delicious cake and ice cream with her and her family on Sunday evening. She is a character and full of a lot of spunk and craziness. MacKenzie is perhaps one of the best baby sitters around. The little ones sense that she loves them and enjoys being with them. After she had helped Natalie over the weekend while Sid was gone, Sam was so concerned when she did not go home with him again. She is so loved by the little ones. MacKenzie always gives her very best whether it is playing ball, doing school work or being fiesty. We love this special granddaughter with the long beautiful blonde hair.

Happy Birthday Heidi

Today Heidi is enjoying her twenty third birthday. Mary said that she is exactly twenty years and six months older than this special daughter. Heidi is working at the Brigham City Wal Mart in the hair salon. She is putting her education to good use. We are so grateful to her for keeping our hair in good shape. We are proud that she has come out a winner after some hard times. Keep up the good work.

Kaden is Two

Kaden Dale Firth is a two year old. He is such a cute little bundle of energy. His smiles are worth a million. He loves to play with his cousin Kinley learning lots of fun stuff. Kaden loves Granpa Jeff and Grandma Lisa. Carli and Kaden are such a happy family. Love them lots.