Family Trip to Lake Powell - June 1 - 8, 2013

When you go to Lake Powell, you take your chances on the weather, the boat, the water conditions and temperature and finding a good spot to park.  June is a fickle month and you really take a chance on all of the above.

However, this June was GREAT, that's all you can say.  The weather was in the 90s and 100s; the nights were cool but they started out hot.  The water temperature was good down about 4 inches, but it was really nice once you got into it.  It was about 75 degrees.

All of the people who wanted to ski, wakeboard and body surf got as much as their bodies could handle.  In fact, the best skiing was in the channel - go figure.

The spot was fantastic - we had a sandy beach front where you could walk right off the boat.  A little lagoon that was no deeper than 3 feet, a jumping rock, and all the climbing you would want to do.  It was so fun to watch the kids - they were ADD - let's go swim, let's make a sand castle, let's do the long boards, let's kayak, let's wakeboard, let's jump of the rock, let's bury ourselves with sand, let's ---------.  It was run from one activity to another all week long.

Taylor made his own swim pool.

This year our family group consisted of us, Todd, Adrian, Cameron, Taylor, Neala, Curt and Melanee, Justin Wood, Cindy, Ky, Zack, Kasha, Zylee (guess I got them spelled okay).  Zylee is about 14 months and the word for the trip was "da".  Everyone was "da" especially her dad.

Scott and Marianne Robison wanted to come also and they brought the big yacht.  This is the first time they have traveled this far with this boat - oversized load sign and all.  Jason and Nikki Robison and three of their kids also came down and brought a boat.  It was a great way for 22 of us to spend a week.

Scott and Marianne would often dine on the yacht.

For this summer - that's vacation #1.  Wait until you see our other travels this year.

The Bridal Shower, May 25, 2013

In celebration of the wedding of the year in our family, we had a bridal shower for Melanee at our home.  We got to finally meet Melanee's mother, Crystal; her grandmother, Marge; her Aunt Marsha; her sister, Molly; and her sister-in-law Heather.  These are wonderful people.

There was a theme to this shower - aprons.  Melanee received about 5 aprons - all handmade.  One of them was for Curt - it was camo.  The second theme was choppers - she got 2 by-hand and one electric one. 

It as a beautiful day and we had a great family visit.  Thanks to all our family who supports us!  Here's a few pictures of the event.

L-R: Melanee, Shanna, Neala, Carol, Brittney, Molly, Molly's baby.

L-R: Molly, Heather, Linda, Grandma Marge, Aunt Marsha.

Swinging - it's that time of year and the Blessing of Tyce

Marc spent the month of May on a "some assembly required" project.  What a fun backyard addition.

 

Look how Tyce has grown; he can't swing yet though.  He is good for Theron but cries when I hold him.  Okay what aura am I emitting?

On the May 5, 2013, Marc gave Tyce a blessing and an official name Tyce Neal Schaefermeyer.

He has changed a lot, in this picture he is smiling.

Mother's Day - May 19, 2013

I dearly love my mother and thank her for all she has done for me over these many years.  She is the most kind person I know.  She will literally give you the shirt off her back if you needed it.  She has always been a people person; she loves to talk to others and she loves to tell stories about all of us.  Yes, sometimes it's a little embarrassing, but you now what?  That's her way of telling us she is proud of us and loves us.  Mom, I love you.

My dear sweet daughter, Adrian, is another woman that I honor.  I appreciate that she was such an easy child to raise with such a sweet spirit and happy countenance.  She has had her share of struggles but she is so resilient that no one knows.  There have been many times I have wanted my testimony to be as strong as hers; many times I envy her weekly Temple days; and often I envy how great she is with Cameron and Taylor.  She is a great mother, a great woman in the gospel, and a tremendous daughter!  I love you Adrian.

I admire my daughter-in-law, Brittney.  She has so much energy and is such a wonderful mother and wife.  I love how you love Marc.  You expressed in your testimony that he keeps you grounded; thanks for recognizing his creative ways.  I can't imagine how some of her days must be - three small children, running a surgeon's office, and doing all other things around her home that require her attention.  Brittney has such a good heart.  She is always aware of her relative's needs and always aware of birthdays and other special events.  I also love the sugar cookies she makes and lets the kids decorate each holiday; that is so special to see these little ones stand at our door and honor us with these cookies.  I love you Brittney.

Melanee, you are not a mother - yet, but I love how you love Curt.  You understand his humor, you understand his work-aholic ways, and you love him for who he is.  We can't wait to see you as a mother; you will be a very special mother.  I love you Melanee.

Thank you all for the special flowers.  Happy Mother's Day to all.