October 25, 2008

We haven't been doing well catching up and keep up with the grandchildren's blogs so will try to summarize a few events. Gary had his 44th birthday Sept 6th and Josh was given a big surprise party in Nampa Sept 7th on his 27th birthday, we had a BSU theme, slash tailgate party at Seam and Kelly Powell's home. See Ashtyn's blog for pictures. I had the privilege on our 45th anniversary, which was Sept 13th, of playing the organ for our friend Larry Hansen's funeral. A huge crowd filled the chapel and cultural hall. He was laid to rest at Weiser's Hillview Cemetery. We were able to attend Terral's 50th class reunion held at Maddox's in Brigham City on Sept.20th and enjoyed seeing lots of people we both knew. It was great fun and I won a prize for knowing the most popular car of 1958 which was a Chevy Impala. We stayed at Yvonne and Sheldon's in Malad. The day before on the 19th we attended a temple session at the new Twin Fall's Temple. While we were gone it rained a gully washer in Weiser and our camper inside got water damage from leaky vents. We decided our new car would have to be our big 45th anniversary gift. Our trip to Carson City eventful, great to see the grandkids and Trey's game, altho I stayed in the car with a sleeping Conner, and stayed out of the very cold, strong wind. We made the 8 hr trip home ok. It's always so great to get to Jordan Valley. Nancy reports she and David piecing out the old trailer home in Malad, Judy working ok, to quote, "At least it's a job." We're thankful for cheaper gas, it was $3.31 in Carson City. Today in Weiser gas for Regular @ $2.94. Yesterday it was $3.05. What a deal!!!!!! We've survived the gas crunch, spending >$500.00 a month so far, that's if we go somehwere, so I can imagine what everyone else is feeling. Will post a picture of the new darling car. We tried to go 4 wheeling 10 days ago, it was so cold in the mountains up 4th of July Creek. Never again will we try that. Josh and his ward Elder's Quorum of 12 brethern went on 4 wheelers to Silver City, starting at Rabbit Creek trailhead 25 miles in and back out. Terral busy with stake conference this weekend. I tended Kinsie all day for Josh. They stayed overnight along with Sean Powell here last night and now Josh got here about 8;30 tonight and too tired to drive back to Nampa.