Idaho Falls, Idaho

We visited my dad's birthplace today (Shelley, Idaho). It was really cold, so we didn't really try to find the house where he lived. We went on to our favorite campground, Walmart (this one in Idaho Springs). We took the historic tour and saw these beautiful Canadian geese and their goslings. When we returned to our fifth wheel, it began to snow. The forecast for tonight is 27 degrees. We think we will stay put here until it warms up, or at least until we can feel assured the roads won't be icy.

So Great To See Old Friends!

Today we woke up to ice on the ground and fence right behind where we were staying in Torrey, Utah. Later, we went to a little Baptist Church in the town . There were four adults and two children! There were three visitors: Denny and me, and another man......from Tucson! We thought that was pretty amazing. We had a lot of admiration for a man who ministers in this small town to this small congregation. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
We left there and headed for Helper, Utah, where Kent and Karen Templeton live. We had not seen them in 20 years. Kent and Denny used to take long bike rides when Ken and Karen lived in Tucson. We were so delighted to see them. What a surprise it was to find that Karen is a sculptor, and was commissioned to do the memorial for the miners who were killed last year in Utah. It is a huge undertaking, and we were thrilled to see the project in progress. What a marvelous opportunity to be involved in such a matter dear to the hearts of this coal mining country.

Bryce Canyon National Park

We were in Bryce Canyon National Park for two days. It is so absolutely gorgeous. We were in a campground at 8000 feet, and it was really cold.... Fridday we headed out to just explore (in the truck) a little before it got dark. We ended up taking a hike 550 feet into the canyon. We realized we were really unprepared. I had my cute little black sketchers on, and we had no water. We started getting worried about being lost, and getting out before dark. Just then we ran into some guys, and they told us how to get back up........... It wasn't that far, just 550 feet back up! We went to all of the viewpoints today, but did not take any hikes. It is beautiful, but there is snow on the ground, and it was too cold for us!

Glen Canyon and Zion National Parks

We left home on April 21 in the afternoon. We spent the next two days exploring the area around Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Zion National Park. We plan to stay in Zion for two more days then head to Bryce National Park.

Our Grandson Cody's Birthday

Cody's 13th birthday started with him falling and breaking his wrist in two places. This is the 9th break, and it is frustrating for Cody who would like to just be normal and not always afraid he is going to break something. We have suspected for quite a while that it was connected to his chemotherapy related to his leukemia.
While Cody had to be put under so that they could set his wrist, he wanted to go on with his birthday party. He couldn't bowl, but he had a good time with his friends and family.

Today UMC and the Pediatric Oncology group agreed to follow up and do some tests and see what they can do to help him. As you can see from the pictures, he is taller than his grandma, but we are hoping and praying he will be helped so that he can plan normally.

Black Meadow Landing Lake Havasu, CA

April 4-11 we spent camping along the shores of Lake Havasu, on the California side. We were among Brian and Chandra's family friends, comprised of 28 campsites, 120 campers, 40 children. We enjoyed spending time with our children and grandchildren. We also relaxed, rode jet skis and went boating. We enjoyed the blooming desert and the burros who roam freely through the hillsides and campground.

Carrie and Dali on Easter Sunday