Tulip Festival - April 21-23 , 2026

For my birthday this year, Doug took me to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. I have wanted to go for a few years, but we never did. It is 50 acres of flowers. I was a little disappointed because probably 80% were dead or dying. I know it is not their fault. They had over average temperatures a few weeks ago, and so the flowers bloomed early, and then last week there was a hard freeze. They were busy planting new flowers that will hopefully bloom for the rest of the festival. The few patches in the shaded spots were beautiful though! We were supposed to stay and go the Hogle Zoo with Scott's family, but Doug and I both got the flu and came home 2 days early.

Camping in Zions - April 6-9th, 2026

 Retirement life is great so far. We just got back from camping in Zion National Park for 4 days. It is so pretty. We avoided the crowds, and rode the shuttles when people left in the afternoons. The weather was beautiful! I was able to walk 1-3 miles at a time each day on the trails. On our walks we saw Turkey, Deer, and lots of Squirrels. Of course we took our picture at the Big tree at the lodge. I have pictures of us there every year since 1990. And some of when our kids were little, and some from when I was little. Maybe someday, I will put them all together and see how much has changed!

Our Shed - April 4th, 2026

 We decided to build some shelves and re organize the shed. We needed somewhere to put all the boxes we brought home from work, that I have to keep for 7 years, for taxes, etc. Doug just used old boards, and we already had the brackets, so it didn't cost anything.

Amelia - 21 Months Old - March 30th, 2026

 Amelia is 21 months old today. She loves to go in the 5th wheel and pretend she is going night night. She wants to be outside a lot, and like to help with yard work, and go play at the park. She brushes her teeth when I do. She likes music and dancing to the beat. She doesn't sit still long enough to listen to stories, and right now she just rips the books, so we will wait a little longer before more books. Here are pictures from this month.

Lilly's Birthday - March 28th, 2026

 Lilly is 14 years old today. We went to their house tonight for cake and presents. She didn't want to go out to dinner, and Jessica is sick, so they had dinner in her room, and then we all had cake. 

Kolob Reservoir - March 19th, 2026

 Today, Doug and I decided to take a drive to Kolob Reservoir. We had camped there once maybe 25 years ago?? It is a lot longer drive than I remember. We had our fishing poles, but there was still snow, and it was melting, and very muddy, so we didn't fish. We just ate our picnic lunch and drove home. It was way too hot for March; 98 degrees. 

Andy and Rocky - March 13-15th, 2026

 We went to Page for the weekend. Andy got his driver's license today. To celebrate Rocky's birthday, the guys took the razor out . I don't remember the name of the place they went, but it looked really cool. Doug said it was fun. I stayed back with Emily and helped her to pin up her prom dress to get it hemmed. On Rocky's 13th birthday, I made him bacon and french toast, and then we played Scrabble before we drove home.