May Weekend With Friends

Good times, good friends

2010-11-13T20:38:00.000-08:00

How to enjoy a vacation!

Go to a great beach with friends

Watch the waves

Relax with or without a book

Jump in the surf

Read and make sand castles

Discuss the options of engineering

Keep good balance .. you can always start over!

Jessica and Blaine Garner

2010-03-08T22:37:00.000-08:00

Another friend is married!

In the Portland Temple Jessica and Blaine were sealed together and started their own family unit.

It was such a nice day and everyone was so happy.

She was a very beautiful bride, lovely and sweet. They are now in Rexburg to finish school.

Jennifer and Trent are married!!

2010-01-03T11:02:00.000-08:00

January 2, 2010 begins a New Year with a really great tradition - getting married, starting out a new life and family!

Her bridesmaids, sisters Christina and Sherry and friend ( sorry I forgot her name)

The happy couple coming out of the Oakland Temple

Here she comes!

Greatest Rising Generation and Friends

2009-11-10T19:47:00.000-08:00

Elder Dalton, Area Authority, 70 in the 5th quorum speaking at the Walnut Creek Stake Conference on November 8, 2009.

A few minutes into his talk he asked all the 'children' from newborns in mother's arms to 30 years old to stand up. It was approximately a third of the audience more or less. He said this was the Greatest rising generation ever - quoting Pres. Monson and said these children had been reserved for 6,000 years for this day to develop the Kingdom of God to deliver to the Savior. He had 6 admonitions for the youth: (of course he spoke of each in depth and I'm just listing them.)

1. You must know Heavenly Father and the Savior. Matthew 22:37-38 [37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.]

2. Do your duty, what you were born for. Are you ready to take the church to another level? Doctrine and Covenants 107:99-100 [ 99 Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.

100 He that is slothful shall not be counted worthy to stand, and he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand. Even so. Amen.]

3. Have great friends in the Church - those you can trust and confide in. Proverbs 14:20 "The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; but the rich hath many friends." He told a story of a marathon run and a friend looking back and taking his friends hand in the 18th mile and pulling him through the exhaustion.
4. Honor Father and Mother - take advantage while parents live because at some point they will be gone. Ex. 20:12 (Of course Michael came back remembering that Elder Dalton said, "Take advantage of your parents....." [12 ¶ Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. ]
5. Get a good education. " If you work hard, you will get results. If you are smart and work hard, you will get superior results." (President Monson) Doctrine and Covenants 130:18 [18 Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. ]
6. Pray Always. Open up and talk to Father about everything going on in life, then stop and listen to the Spirit/still small voice. Doctrine and Covenants 93:49
"Hold on to the______ (line in the sand, iron rod, rope*, what you want to call it). Draw your line in the sand. This is one of your finest hours. [49 What I say unto one I say unto all; pray always lest that wicked one have power in you, and remove you out of your place. ]

*Elder Dalton as a young man was asked if he wanted to go feed sharks. Of course he did. They went out and got on an outrigger instead of a boat and paddled out to the reef. Then the young man with a bucket of fish dove down and pulled a rope across the reef and motioned the young Elder Dalton down and mouthed, "Don't let go of the rope". The young man dumped the bucket and just as if they had been walkie-talkied large man eating sharks came out of the depths to eat mackerel. The young man would smack them on the nose if they came up to the rope. Elder Dalton said he didn't know why they didn't go around or under the rope but he certainly didn't let go.

[ ] Everthing in brackets copied from LDS.org

Future Missionaries...

Future Families.....

Future reunions....

And future adventures with friends.....

So we were invited to a picnic that our hosts didn't show up for but we followed a family down to a meadow (in our heels and Sunday best) and found that there are some families who traditionally meet after conference for a picnic and enjoy the great outdoors a bit in a really beautiful wooded area. They graciously invited us with them and though a little awkward for my family turned out nice. Next time we will be a little better prepared.

Footloose Soccer Team 2009

2009-11-07T15:01:00.000-08:00

Rachel's team had their last hurrah, party and awards! Really cute girls, a nice season and lots of laughs. Girls - aren't they great!?

Super Saturday Fun

2009-10-11T16:53:00.000-07:00

Head down one side and layer up the ingredients for minestrone soup, then head down the other side for chicken noodle soup. Then head on down the next table for cookies.

There were so many great things to work on! Awesome way to have fun with friends.

Glass etching was the easiest, and the topiary took the longest.

These pictures were awesome, how could there be some many great looking pictures?!

It was a really fun day with lots of fun.

The Pan comes back

2009-10-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

Have you ever brought a casserole to a party and gotten somebody else's back? I went to Relief Society super Saturday and in 15 minutes made a etched glass casserole dish with a name on it. I'm actually making them for Christmas, but maybe I'll make some for myself some day.

The secret is who you know....

The procedure, was simple, find your name(s), and peel the paper off,

clean and dry the pan then stick the name on and paint the etching solution on, wait...

Wash solution off, peel off name and presto one name etched on the bottom of the pan!

In reality, having someone make all the names ahead of time with a specialty design - instead of drawing and cutting each letter out by hand was fantastic!
Thanks to Joy and who she knows!

Sorry video won't post

2009-09-29T16:33:00.001-07:00

Sorry I'll have to post video soon

2009-09-28T00:38:00.001-07:00

Missing video?

Went for a Luau and celebrated an Anniversary

2009-09-27T23:34:00.000-07:00

My mother-in-law Beverly, and I had a great time in Monterey with some friends of hers from World War II and enjoyed the ocean and then traveled up to Paradise to see a Luau at her daughter Kim's home. During the program Rob, her son-in-law escorted her up to the stage (she couldn't figure out what was going on) and her daughter and granddaughter Jessica danced this special entry in celebration of her anniversary that day.

What do you do in Primary?

2009-09-17T21:55:00.000-07:00

Way funny to watch kids act out a part - with gusto!

Good thing accuracy was not called for...

Ahhh - It's the newlyweds!

2009-09-08T19:51:00.000-07:00

Mr. and Mrs. Sherry and Colton Lacey... walking out of the Oakland California LDS Temple

Kisses

and hugs marked the day

and more kisses

Siblings making sure everything goes well

What an absolutely lovely day (and evening).

Girls Camp at Rucker Lake a really beautiful spot

2009-08-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

There is a peace and harmony found at Rucker Lake, it was nice to just breathe and watch early in the morning

Wendy Vance notice these along side the road and we had to stop and smell the .. sweetpeas

Just before the campfire the sun wouldn't actually set on the lake because of the mountains but it sure got to be a beautiful reflection before the hubbub and noisy songs

This mother would swim over and around the swim paraphernalia and just kept going on about her business

There were two duck families and a Canadian Geese family

Such a really great place to be!

Monterey Aquarium - education at hand level

2009-08-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Rachel and I went with Laura and Dominic Nausin to the Monterey Aquarium to see, touch, and hear about animals, creatures, and sea life that wouldn't be available otherwise. Fantastic!

Petting critters from the ocean

Eye to eye with a shark

Three sharp toothed buzzards

2009-07-23T14:58:00.000-07:00

Or at least three men in flying costumes

Hero's at the fireside

2009-07-21T18:10:00.001-07:00

If I were a super hero.....

What Goes On in Camp Stays in Camp

2009-07-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

Unless it gets blogged!
Here are just a few moments in a really great week!

High Adventures who found another boat

hikes - everyone gets ready for a hike -or two, or three....

Who will win this years quilts?

3 sharp tooth buzzards - Guitar Hero

New side of Sister Vance

OK it is 6a.m

There are still mosquitoes

and intrepid girls

all going out

and back in from the

polar bear swim

or to and from the 'rock'

for what?

The "bead" of course!

Alexandra Vance in a peaceful place after the adventure

Granny Bragg

After the 2nd year hike

Beautiful morning - hot chocolate

hike

Personal Progress new this year

A Bigga fatta lady sat upon it...

Foot soak and rub

hiking!! It's what we do!

Ahh Rucker Lake

Moira O'Bryant hike cool off

What nature offers

June Evening

2009-06-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

Surprise visitor from the East!

Creative dessert options

Isn't that delicious on a hot summer day?

Night out with friends

Good food pot luck

Thanks to the Maglebys for the great dinner!

2009-06-26T21:48:00.000-07:00

I brought dinner to a good friend and thought my heart would break. She didn't move from the couch and barely smiled. She looks so skinny with just a puff of hair left. This vital, fun loving friend has been fighting a battle and doesn't look like she's winning. Rachel reminded me to have her in our prayers.
I know there is a life after we are done in this mortal earth life while our bodies molder and decay, but my heart clenches today because I want her to be happy and healthy. I'm just sad.

I've found I can't live without my computer.......

2009-06-19T15:10:00.000-07:00

You can't tell the difference but this has been written on a new computer. But no pictures. I have literally thousands of pictures but none to show today until I figure out this new computer system. I'm thankful for this technology. I think I didn't realize how closely connected I am every day with calendar, emails, blogging, news, and of course pictures, pictures, pictures. Life is really great with a computer. To think that I didn't use one much before 2004 - how was that possible? Thinking back I didn't use a microwave before my 4th child was born - is that even possible? What did I do during the day? How did I get along?
Decisions made and friends influence can change our lives just as much as new technology. Trying to think back before my friends of today is difficult. They have influenced my thinking, how I make a dinner and run my house. Thinking back before my decision to marry Jeff is impossible. He has changed my outlook, focus, and purpose in life. What a really great guy! Every once in awhile I'm reminded of what a great life I have. So here are my reasons I love to be with my best friend Jeffrey.
1. He is a really great teacher
2. He makes vacations and trips fun
3. He feels a strong purpose for life
4. He loves children
5. He wants me to be happy
6. He has enabled me to have fun with my children
7. He has paid for many more things than he knows of
8. He constantly reads the prophets and shares his insights
9. He loves me
10. He listens and understands

Jeffrey Lon Adams, friend, lover, husband, father, and all around good guy!

Having fun on a Cruise around the bay and Pier 39

2009-06-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Every year the 5th grade goes to Pier 39 and takes a small cruise around the bay. They study in science all the things they would see if they were under the ocean and then get to play and watch on the boat and have fun shopping in all the tourist traps along the pier.

We didn't stop in Alcatraz just cruised around it.

We went around one of the standards holding up the bridge and the water was much rougher on the ocean side than the bay side. Only yards apart.

This is Isaiah, he's been in my group for every field trip and you just can't find a nicer guy.

Coming home

I Love Hanging with Friends!

2009-05-28T14:59:00.000-07:00

It's great hanging out with friends on a beautiful evening

Talk about likes and dislikes and who's doing what

Catch a few balls from friends

Catch up on what's going on with the twins

Watching the ball sail over our heads

May is a really Good Month

2009-05-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

I like May because everyone is happy that summer is here and school is almost over and it's great to get out and be with your friends!

Green is the color! Are you in?

Lots of girls in pink! (and green)

OK, there was water here last year - where did all the crawdads go?

As my family shrinks, it's nice to see other families growing

2009-05-23T21:43:00.000-07:00

This is now the awesome man on the baritone, flag runner, hiker, electronic wizard, and just a few feet taller.

Paige is just a little taller, Jessica is too, well about everyone is (except Stephanie).

I think Jeff is still the same -

Can you believe Sherry is getting ready to have her own family?!!

Hannah is now in college - is she taller than her mom?

Hope there is nothing embarrassing!

2009-05-13T14:06:00.000-07:00

I still don't have sound, so hopefully the sound on this video is good.

The Honeymoon Suite

2009-05-13T12:56:00.000-07:00

2009-05-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

Teemaree and Anders

Banana Slug

Teemaree

Dylan on trail

Sisterly/Brotherly love

Seth, Caleb and Jacob

2009-05-13T09:25:00.000-07:00

Weekend fun

2009-05-11T22:54:00.000-07:00

Ok let's see if the phone will ring?

2nd star to the right.....

two, two, two....

Lillian O'Bryant

Tracey Panek at the fire

If this song is inappropriate - sorry!

2009-05-10T22:29:00.000-07:00

Trying new things is great BUT figuring them out is tough. So my computer doesn't have sound (till I figure out why) and when I 'created' a slide show it put in a song and motions automatically. So please tell me this isn't a hard rock song as I'm a pretty mellow person myself.

2009-05-10T22:18:00.000-07:00

Let's do this again!

2009-05-10T18:02:00.001-07:00

Kelly Kruse in the lead

Regg Penovich after the hike

Lori McKay

Austin - way too cute!

Riding the road

My Friends

2009-05-10T17:54:00.001-07:00

Michael Capener - ahh what can I say

Lisa Lambert at the Campfire

Pam Hosking early morning

Tee in one of the 'serious' discussions

The Hales came up for a few hours to see us!

2009-05-10T17:47:00.000-07:00

Dylan on the move

Paige - trail head

Go get Dad!

Andres, Kevin, Dillon, Jacob, Caleb and Seth

Strategy

Lots of pictures this weekend!!

2009-05-10T17:34:00.000-07:00

Andres Capener at the fire.

The Hill Hikers

Girls united

This Weekend was so fun!

2009-05-10T14:55:00.000-07:00

Lambert family on the hike

The Roundy's at the observation deck just before 'The Hike'

Moira and Abby

Mckay's - Do you think they are still newlyweds?

Water check, shoes check, attitude - Let's go!

3 Beautiful Girls