Midway Summer 2009

The cousins come together in Midway. Amy, Brian, Ella and Vera, Calder, Starr, Stella, Sally, Willie, Wyatt, Hank, Grandma and David...what fun!Vera and Ella's first visit with their cousin Stella
Relaxing on the deck.
Cowboy Ella
Hank loves Grandma. It is so fun to have him ask for me and want to be with me.
Mother and daughter
Sally Rebecca
Mr. Cool, Wyatt
Huber Grove Nature Walk
Two brothers in the bath.
Living in the lap of luxury at Amy and Brian's condo.
Curious boys doing their favorite thing..throwing rocks.
Looking for animals.
Fisherman Wyatt
The favorite plaything..Grandma's car.

Sally's photography

Super Cool Sal
Ella in the stream

Stella's First Fourth

Stella's First Fourth of July all dressed up. The fireworks were good but looking at her was better. We had such a fun week-end with Sally, Willie, Wyatt, Hank, Calder, Starr, Stella, David and me.
We went cruising in the Mini to the ice cream store. Sally spent time at the quilting store I own part of. Willie enjoyed the music played on Main Street and the book store. I went to the Plen Aire art exhibit. David worked in the garden. We went to a quilt exhibit. We ate and visited and enjoyed the beautiful day.

The evening was cool and magical.
Wyatt stayed up way past his bed time. He is so joyful about little things. He jumped up and down and said how much fun he was having..living in the moment.

At the end of the day I asked him if he knew why we celebrated the 4th of July. He really didn't know so after I explained it was in celebration of the birthday of our country and how wonderful it is that we live in freedom and plenty, he said "We are so blessed." I say "Amen to that."

Better Than Baby Ducks

Emma Bellessa The Poser

Emma is quite the future model. She definitely has the ability to pose creatively and show off her fashions with style.

Loving The Little Ones

I had the wonderful opportunity to babysit Sally and Willie's two boys this last week while Sally took a group of young women on a three day hike and camping. Luckily with the free air travel I get with Calder being a pilot, the trip from Salt Lake to Grand Junction, CO is a piece of cake.
Wyatt and Hank really enjoyed having a bath outside. I put hot water in the tub then dragged it outside and cooled it with the hose. It was a treat for us all. Such joy from simple things.
A little running around after.
The last time I visited we celebrated the big potty training bench mark at Chuck E Cheese. Willie took us there again. Wyatt was so cute as he thanked his dad over and over again for taking him. Even little Hank is good at saying "thank you" for every little thing that is done for him.
I brought Wyatt a 3/4 size violin I had as a child. He was so excited to have one like his dad. (who plays the fiddle)
Hank could hold out two fingers and say, "Peace".

I thought they would get lonely for Sally but we had such a good time there wasn't a moment of wistful homesickness for her..but when she finally did come home they were very happy. Hank tries to do everything that Wyatt does. He wears Wyatt's underpants over his diaper. An added creation is wearing one for a hat.



Back home in Midway were the Princess grand daughters wearing the latest creations from Grandma. Dress up is always a hit.
Liz and Kelly came with their girls from St. Anthony ID. They always work hard and help when they come. Kelly trimmed and cut down trees and mowed the lawn. Liz planted our garden for us.
Megan is a very enthusiatic horse rider. Her big sister, Anna has a real horse she is learning to ride.

A nice ending for the week was coming across the bridge and finding the baby ducks I've been waiting for..soon there will be a baby grandchild to write about (due in about ten days.)