Gila Valley Temple

Gila Valley Temple at Night

We took a short trip to the Gila Valley to tour the New Temple. My parents were raised in the Gila Valley and Steve played Football at Eastern Jr. College and it was fun to see how things have changed over the years.

First Stop was Taylor Freeze and the Quilt Store.

Andy and Joni and some of Joni's family were going also and we all made arrangements

stayed at the Springhill Suites in Thatcher, Very Nice!

Seth wanted to set by Grandpa at dinner and talked the entire time.

18 All together.

Denny's was glad to see us come

Mitchell, Loryn, Halle, and Seth packing to go home

The kids said I had to take a picture of this train

Temple and the Graham Mountains

Sister's Trip

We had a little different Sister's trip this year. We two of the girls are having babies in May and they were pushing to go in April. We found that April was full of things happening so we missed some of our group. Laura was going to hear Sarah's All-State Concert in Flag and Joni had a Stake Camp Meeting She was in charge of.

We didn't go very far. We stayed at the Hyatt Place behind Cinemark

The Hotel drove us to Chilli's we had dinner and walked to the movie and walked back to the hotel.

We started at Old Navy and Last Chance and had

Lunch at Miracle Mile

My one token Quilt Store and didn't find anything I needed this trip. So Sad!

The day we left Nate came down with Appendicitis and had his Appendix out Friday night late.

Saturday morning we went to see him in the hospital. He was already feeling better.

Laura Stayed with Nate and Steve went with Brent and Becca and Jake drove to Flagstaff to hear Sarah sing in the All-State Choir Concert. Steve said it was awesome!

Shopping bags

Sunday Morning we drove out to Queen Creek and Met the rest of the family to hear the girls cousin Jon's report his mission.

Baby Shower for Amy and Baby "Jade"

The girls in the family gave Amy a Baby Shower.

We are all so happy for Amy!

Lot's of Family and Friends came to wish her well and shower her with so many cute girl things.

Amy found this dress pattern on line here and we picked out the fabric and I finished it in time for the shower.
So cute and so easy !!!

It has become tradition (the past few years)that Grandma make a quilt for the new grandchild.
This is for "Jade"

Kelly was the Host of the party and she is having a baby due the same week as Amy.

Kelly got a little showering of gifts that night also.

This is the Grandma quilt for "Khloe".

Alli got to come to the party

Joni's BBQ Salad, Kim's Chicken Roman Salad, Laura's rolls and lots of Snicky Snacks!

Lisa and I made these Oreo, Peanut Butter, Lemon Truffles

Some of the guests....

Laura did the ~Baby Bottle Game~

These were her helpers.

Cousins.....

Friends and Family

Easter 2010

250+ eggs to hide
The group hiding the eggs got a little creative.

Alli is content with just a cute basket

This is the first group ready to go find eggs

Older kids eager to have a turn at finding eggs.

Macey


Kate, Halle and Macey


SethJarrett

Mitch, Amy and JessicaCooper

James


Jake, Drew and Jackson

This year the Easter Bunny put some coupons in the eggs.

Cooper was to report to Andy and collect a 2 dollar bill.

Loryn got an overnight at Grandma's and a Fat quarter

Ya Hoo!

Some were very creative

Kate got one "Hug" from Andy!

Nate got coupon Lesson from Lisa?

Really?

Halle got a pot of beans from Kim

Jarrett was lucky he found money in his.