Summer's Start

Truly I know that I have limited talent when it comes to photography skills so please excuse the shakiness. In February Jeff and I went out to eat at McGraths Fish House in Orem. I saw this sign and didn't have a camera with me. I tried to take one of it on my cell phone but again my photography skills severly damaged the outcome. Anyways, Jeff and I recently took McKenna up to BYU for EFY (Especially For Youth) and I had him take me by the restaurant again. Thank goodness no one was sitting at the table where this sign was or they might have had to move for just a minute while I got my amateur shot. Anyway's I love this sign! Kindof indicative of the fish tales told here!

Since we have lived in Panguitch for the last 8 years I have only seen the lilacs bloom one other time. At that time we didn't have any bushes but this year we have been blessed with their sight and fragrance!

Addison has been begging to ride a bike so Jeff just put on the training wheels on McKenna's and Kimber's old bike. We haven't got her off it yet!

My visiting teacher is a wonderful seamstress. She saved me by lining a dress for me when I had to talk in Stake Conference. Just yesterday she showed up with this this dress for Addison for the summer. I am grateful to be blessed with such a wonderful friends! Thanks Kay!

Graduation!

8th grade graduation is quite a big deal here in Panguitch. The class is in charge of their program and they really did a great job with a slide show and presentation gift to their teachers. After the graduation, literally a couple of hundred awards were presented to the students ranging from academic awards to athletic ribbons. Their principle gave them each a new dollar bill in serial order and challenged them at their reunions to bring their dollar and see how many kept them, how many were missing and to reflect on where they all were and why. Kindof an interesting challenge.

We are proud of you McKenna and look forward to all the great things you will be able to do and learn in High School!

Spring! Yeah!

Welcome to Spring in Panguitch. Although it comes around a little late, it truly takes my breath away! It's always amazing to me to see all the new life and growth around town. Addison I drove all around town singing Popcorn Popping On The Apricot Tree while taking pictures of some of the most beautiful trees we could find.

Nothing is better than sharing a Ding-Dong with a best friend while playing at the park! Addison and Jaci love their play days together and I love the warmer weather!

This white tree is my favorite in town. Its the perfect tree in my opinion. This is Merle's tree, a widow in our ward who has the greenest thumb in Panguitch. She inspires me every year that my garden will succeed and every year we learn a little more how to cheat the short Panguitch growing season. I can't wait until ours trees get this big and beautiful!

The flowering plum (at least I think that is what these purple trees are, maybe they are crabapple - correct me if you know) are among my favorite. They are found all around town and bring a beautiful splash of color to our area. I love Spring!

Oh I love spring! I love sunsets! I love Panguitch! I love moments when your just happy to be alive. Taking pictures is definitly one of my passions. Sunset is my favorite time to take pictures, everything seems to be taking a final breath and glowing with the final light of day. I love living out of town to take pictures of the country-side, but close enough to ride my bike into town. I got a new camera and I just discovered the button the turns the picture sepia and such. I'm trying to decide if I like the red wagon or the sepia wagon better. Comment and let me know!

Happy Cinco De Mayo! In Spanish class Sr. Houston made us all margaritas and pina coladas for Cinco De Mayo. I loved it! The pina coladas were the best! Love ya!!!