Hot Air Balloon Ride!

This morning we got up at 4:30AM so we could get up to Park City for our Hot Air Balloon ride. Now, when we were in Park City we had this scheduled and so we woke up at 5:30 that morning just to be told that we couldn't go up because there was too much wind. Last week we were scheduled again and woke up at 4:30 and got all ready and then called up there and were told the very same thing as before. We were beginning to think we never get to do this Hot Air Balloon ride, which by the way, we had already paid for. So, this morning we tried it again. The third time must be a charm because we actually got to go up this morning. They said there was barely enough wind this time. Crazy!

We had a good time and the view was spectacular. Our "pilot" was a very seasoned balloon pilot and had lots of stories to tell. The morning was beautiful and we even saw a deer running through the brush. It was GREAT! Thanks to my hubby for planning the ride!

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is growing so fast and we have so much fun together when she comes to visit Grandma. I love having her every Wednesday and we have so much fun together.

There are two cute little neighbor boys that I have taught in preschool and they are always coming over to visit me. Since I have been watching Brooklyn they now come over every day to see Brooklyn. Instead wanting to see me now, as soon as I come to the door they ask me if Brooklyn is here. When they see Krista's car in the driveway they run over and say where's Brooklyn. It is so cute! She has 2 boyfriends already. They love to come in and play with her and they can get her so excited and laughing so hard.

Here is a picture of them having ice cream on Sunday.

More Park City Pictures!

Park City Fun!

We went to Park City for the week to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We had a great time and it was so nice to just have a close get away. We went on the Alpine Slide, the Coaster, and the Zip Line and had a fun time just enjoying the day. I got a little sun-burned and totally ruined my spray on tan that was supposed to even up this farmers tan I always have. Too bad I still have the farmers tan. Oh well!

We went horseback riding at Deer Valley, hiking at Mirror Lake with Brooklyn, shopping at the outlets with Krista and Brooklyn, sailing on the Jordanelle Reservoir, and enjoyed the "Disco Drippers" and watched fireworks with all the kids. Now it is back to reality but we had a great vacation, close to home, but far enough to forget the stresses of normal day life.

Catching Up

Devin is doing well on his mission. He is immersing himself in the work. He is in a little town called Prineville. It is close to Redmond and Bend. He has been teaching the gospel to others and has a baptism scheduled for Saturday and another for the 4th of July. He is excited for the one on the 4th because he will have taught the 2 girls the gospel from the beginning and then get to see them baptized. We are so proud of him and the example he sets for everyone else. He is not too close to Justin but will be able to see him in a few weeks at a Zone Conference. He said he thinks the mission president was kind and scheduled their two zones at the same time so they could see each other. That will be a fun day for them to see each other and to be able to share missionary experiences. It is so great to have so many wonderful missionaries in our lives.

We just recently went to St. George for the Kemple Family Reunion. It was fun to see so many of our family attending. The traditional Pine Valley reunion didn't happen this year because we got rained on. Thanks to Uncle Chuck we were able to go to his home and he opened up his basement for all of us to mingle and enjoy each other. They paid tribute to Grandma and Grandpa Kemple and Uncle Tom who have passed on and then to Uncle Richard. It was a nice program and it great to have such a wonderful Family Heritage. We are very lucky to be part of this great family.

Devin is going to Oregon!

Today is the day Devin is flying out to Oregon. I am anxiously waiting for that phone while he is at the airport. Steve decided to see if he could catch a glimpse of him so he is up at the airport. I didn't want to miss my phone call!

Devin is so excited to be heading to the mission field and is going to be a great missionary. He has done very well in the MTC and has helped his companion and others learn the gospel. I am so impressed with his letters and his attitude. We are lucky to have such a wonderful young man as our son!

Missionary Farewell!

Devin's "Missionary Farewell" was yesterday. It was a great day and we had a lot of friends and family who were able to attend. Devin and Steve both gave great talks! It was a wonderful day and I am so proud of Devin as he gets ready to embark on this new page in his life.