An ETERNAL FAMILY

John, Jacque and two of the cutest children became an Eternal Family. Despite getting caught behind a bad car accident, then having to go around and take the long way only to arrive late, yet just in time to get the job done, rain and lots of it, and other minor mishaps, it was a glorious day.

Parents watching their little ones on the steps of the temple.Just gotta touch the temple

The day was well worth the wait.

Grandma turns 80

What a weekend. Grandma turned 80. She is the baby of her family, with only one other living sibling. As many of the immediate family came to visit and play and party as were able to. (Travis and family got sick at the last minutes, we appreciate their decision not to share it with us, Wayne was off being a weekend warrior, Patrick was still at tech training, and Dave had to work at his new job.) The guest all trickled in over the week and we had a great time. Thursday some of them went to Bear World and got train rides. Friday some went to Jackson Hole to see the Bar J and other stayed close to home and went to a movie. Saturday was the party day.

Afton opening her birthday cards

Due to the wet weather, (it poured and poured and poured) we moved the party up to Syd's Church in Rexburg.

One of the activities was to decorate a visor (it was suppose to be hot and sunny) Everyone young and old was required to do one.

While dinner was cooking (main course was dutch oven Moroccan Chicken cooked by Mark and Becky in a regular oven because of the rain, VERY YUMMY) a rousing game of basketball and volleyball was played. It was certainly adventurous as the little ones ran through the court. Everyone was tired and happy at the end.

Every game needs a spectators club.

Even the spectators need a rest

Those not involved in the sports activities played board games, provided by Mark of course

After dinner we sang to Afton. Because we were at the church we couldn't light the candles.

The whole gang.

And now for a few shots of those attending.
Kristan and Melissa (our military wives, both husbands were off training for our country)

But Mom, I am so tired I don't want to smile and be happy

Rose and Derek (they had tent adventures, just ask them)

Ry Ry, taking a ride.

Cheese!!! when ever a camera comes out he knows what to say.

The Three Amigos

April and Britt

the Youngs

Mr. Attitude

It was a fun day despite the weather, lets do it again in 10 years.