New York, Palmyra, & Canada, Oct. 2009

Went on an incredible trip for 8 days in early October. First time I've ever seen Niagra Falls, Palmyra, the Sacred Grove, or any of New York for that matter. Also went to Toronto Canada. I traveled with the Sagers Travel Group, Larry & Diane Sagers who have really made traveling with a group a total pleasure. Very organized. We saw many Botanical Gardens as well. My favorite part of the trip was visiting Palmyra & particularly the Hill Cumorah, and the Sacred Grove. I truly felt a strong spirit in that whole area. So happy to have this opportunity to see some great places, and make great new friends.

Flaming Gorge - 2009

The annual Draper Flaming Gorge trip took place in July, and another fun-filled trip took place. What a crew, always something going on. We played some "rock" games, lots of boating, good food, and I even slept in my trusty rusty Subaru! The back folds out to make a lovely little room. Now if it just had a bathroom! Hung out with Garrett's on their boat, Rand is always so generous to share, and I have always appreciated it. My sister-in-laws Jane & Naoma went on a wild "triple-tube" ride with me, and we all survived. What a blast! Thank you Draper family!!

Grandson Football! Go Warriors!!!

Saturdays in August & September are red & black these days! Kaden & Brennen, 2 of my grandsons, are playing football for the Warriors, a North Ogden Football League.

Talk about a blast to watch. These young Warriors have worked out really hard on their practice nights, and are having an awesome experience in team sports. Kaden is #25, and Brennen is #89. I get hoarse at their games, but love being a screaming Grandma!!

California Vacation-August 2009

August was wonderful time to travel to California! Those who went on our trip was Janice & Shayna, Eric & Jennifer with Megan, Brennen, & Connor, Rachel & Adam with Christy, McKenly, & Whitney, and also Adam's mom, Judy Dalton. We had such an awesome time! Some of the above photo's show some of the places we went, Disneyland, Sea World, Universal City, & an afternoon at the Ocean. For many of the kids, it was their first time at Disneyland, & the Ocean. We also went to an Angel's Ball Game. It was a no-hitter, so exciting! So happy my family let Grandma go along with them! Rachel, our favorite travel-agent, organized the trip and planned an amazing week of memories and bonding fun.

GUARDEN GUIDE-SALT LAKE TEMPLE GROUNDS AND JOSEPH SMITH MEMORIAL BUILDING

A blessing came into my life, actually, almost a dream came true, when I received a mission call to serve a part-time mission in Salt Lake at the Temple Grounds, and Gardens at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. My call came on April 20th, 2009. I've been taking classes for the Weber County Master Gardner program, thru Utah State University, and heard about this mission there thru a friend. My responsibilities include taking tour groupls through the gardens, and presenting a special script regarding the gardens, and some of the history of the Pioneers. The Beehive House, and Lion House are part of the Tour. I receive much joy from my calling. It's one day a week, I serve on Wednesdays, and there hasn't been one of my service days go by that I haven't been in awe of serving my Heavenly Father in some of His Gardens. I've had some fun opportunities taking family members, friends, and many members and non-members through the gardens.

July 2009 - Stadium of Fire!

My brother Lorey invited my family to the Stadium of Fire, at BYU. We had such a great time! Blair, Karen & their kids, Janice & Shayna, and Adam, Rachel & their kids came. We started out with a BBQ at Lorey & Naoma's house, and then took off to enjoy the Jonas Brothers, She-Daisy, Glen Beck, and of course the fireworks!! It was such an American tribute, and one couldn't be there without feel such patriotism.