TRUBLE ON THE RIVER

Wow! What a weekend! Saturday Nick, Sara and kids, Ellie and Aidan came from Michigan. Gary came from GJ. Bary and Temi, Layne, Pam and Landon from the ranch. Gay, Duane and Dillon came with Dillon, Valerie and kids, Sycney and London and Brandi & Zacary. ALL my sons and daughters were here + . I didn't even get a picture together! How thoughtless! But we had such a nice time at Wanda and CR's. It was so good to see everyone. Nick's family and Gary stayed there.

Sunday, Nick, Sara, kids and Gary went with me to church!! We went to the early ward's church at 9am for Sacrament meeting and then came home. Ate peanutbutter sandwitches and went up to the McConkie Petroglifts. Came home, visited and relaxed a while then went to Gay & Duane's for dinner. What a feast. It rained really really hard for a little while then was beautiful so we went outside on the deck and just talked and laughed at memories retold. Wendy didn't feel like going so we missed her neat sense of humor. That morning, Ellie found a small dog on Wanda's front porch and fell in love with it. I think someone must have dropped him off. Nick and Sara talked with Aidan and Ellie and they decied to take it home with them. I sure hope he doesn't make a mess for them on their way home.

Monday I did my Temple job and got home about 9am. Barry was here and we took off for the mountain with Gary and Nick's family to go down the river. The guys at the Lodge didn't get the right message to the right person about suttling us. So we had to haul the boat to the river and then the Lodge people took the cars to the pick up place. It was a beautiful day. Just perfect. The river was high and everything was so green and pretty. We did fine till we got to the Mother-in-law rappid. Wanda had stressed to go on the right side and they tried but the current was too much that kept us from going over far enough and we hit that rock broadside! We were all thrown out. It was pretty exciting for a few minutes. Gary and Sara were able to get the kids in the boat right away. A man in a boat rowwed out and pulled us to the bank which was pretty lucky. Nick saw the kids were okay and went after the coolers, shoes, hats,etc. We lost one oar, my glasses, Barry's hat, some of Nick's fishing stuff, two odd shoes and my hat Landon gave me. Other than that we were very wet for a while and very thankful that all were okay. I had prayed for our safty that morning - I should hafe been more specific probably and prayed for no accidents.

We got home safe and Barry went home and the others were going to the museum. Gay and Brandi had decided to trick Gary while they were occupied there, but it was closed and they went to CR's store with Wendy. So Gay called Wendy and Asked Sara to keep Gary in the store while they decorated his car. It was so funny to watch Gay and Brandi just run to the car giggling. I had stayed in the car with Zacary. Well, we were too far away to actually see the reactions but Wendy said later that Gary was less than happy about it. I hope he knows it was really and act of love.

July 17,2009

Wow! I can't believe this month is half over! It has been a different kind of month. #1. I had to ask Jonathon to find another place to live. We just don't jibe. This was a terribly time for me. But, I know it was right for Jonathon. He needs a place where there are rules that have to be followed. We were all so thrilled that he was able to go on a mission. He was there in New York for about two months and had to come home to handle a situation that wasn't taken care of before. He is a most special young man and would have been a great missionary. To have him come home under these circumstances was devastating. However, he seemed fine about it all. I could see that his living here as he has for the last year and a half was not doing him the good he needs. There are no rules for him to follow here..only his own. Mark and Julie Peterson offered to have him come live with them and thier large family. They are wonderful people and will teach Jon about responsibility to a home and family. Mark is a perfect example of how a man should live. I hope he picks up on that.

I spent two weeks at the ranch, coming home for my art class, giving he and his Mom time to figure things out. I came home a day earlier than I planned and got pretty upset when I got her and nothing was done. I am sorry that I lost my temper and said some pretty mean things to them. Things have been pretty strained still. I hope things will get back to normal soon.

We cleaned out the trailer that Jon was sleeping in this past year the past three days. He had alot of stuff in there. Dillon and family is coming today and they are going to use it as another bedroom for them while at their folks. They will be staying a couple of weeks, I think and Brandi and Zacary are there too making it a bit crowded.

We are excited to have Nick and family coming tomorrow. I hope all will go well there and Nick will be able to see those of the family that he is looking forward to seeing. Wanda's family won't be here till next weekend. That is sad. I did so want Gabe and Parker to be here. Parker and Ellie hit it off so great last time they were here.

My garden is looking good. The deer like it too.