Abby's Baptism

Abby got baptised on Father's Day

Here is Abby with her parents and godparents.

The Godfather and Godmother with Abby.

David's brother Brian and Torrie's sister Chrissy

Grandma Julie and Abby

Aunt Amanda made Abby this beautiful quilt.

Amanda is quite a talented quilter!

After the baptism we had a lovely BBQ at David, Torrie and Abby's house.

We're Back!

Off we went to Idaho with Danielle, Dallen and Claira to see the new granddaughter Marlee!

Marlee Blair Stewart


We went to see the Stewart's new home that is being built.

We took all the kids for a day of fun so that Michelle could be home alone with Marlee and relax.

First stop Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Then off to Yellowstone to see if we could find Yogi bear. We didn't spot him but we did find snow. Pelting the grandparents with snow was a highlight for the grand kids.

We did find Buffalo!

One day we spent most of our time indoors as it was snowing. Yes, snowing in June. We missed the California sunshine. We had fun playing games. The grand kids taught grandpa how to play guitar hero.

We stopped in Utah on the way home as Claira wanted to see the temple and we got to visit with our friend Mindy. We spent our day there shopping, shopping and sight seeing! We found this fun store called Down East home & clothing that has all kinds of name brand furniture and clothes at huge discounts. We wished we had a U-Haul so we could bring it all home but there was no room in the van, so we had to pass on all the cute furniture.
We are glad to be home in the California sunshine, we just can't get used to freezing weather in June. We had a fun trip and are greatful our grandchildren are such good travelers. Thanks Danielle, Claira and Dallen for going with us.

Congratulations, Michelle and Josh on the arrival of your cute little girl.

Coloma

Today I met Danielle, Claira and Dallen in Auburn and we went to Coloma for a field trip with Claira's class. They have been studying California history this year so we went to see where gold was discovered.

First stop the bathrooms!

The Grinding rock!

The Indian Teepees

Still waiting for the rest of the class to arrive on the bus. It took the bus a lot longer to get there so we went and looked at all of the different ways that the miners ground up the quartz to get the gold out of the rock. Dallen found a lizard while we were waiting.

After the bus arrived we took our group to learn how to pan for gold.

To see the Blacksmith shop and what they do there. He told us about these candle holders that they use to make that you would turn and the candle could go up and down. They were called courting candles and parents would put the candle up so it would burn longer if they thought the boy courting their daughter was a good catch or down if he wasn't because when the candle went out it was time to go home. Sounds like a good idea.

We saw the old school house!

Then we hiked along a trial for about a mile and a half. It was uphill and very hot so we were glad to reach the top. Where we saw a monument marking where the first gold nugget was found. The hike back down the hill was much more pleasent. From there we looked in the old stores and then went for a much needed Icee. The lady said that she sells about 1000 a day. I think she has the real gold mine. After we dropped our group off we travled back to Auburn for the highlight of the day.

In-N-Out

Then they dropped grandma back off at her car and we both went our seperate ways home! Thank you Claira and your class for a fun filled day!

I can't wait for our next adventure.