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.