Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Taylor receives Star Scout rank and 16 merit badges!

On Wednesday the 18th Tay received 16 merit badges and his star scout rank.

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Here he is conducting the Scout activity review for his troop at the court of honor.

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Here’s the happy Star scout. They told him he is now qualified to receive his life scout advancement as well!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Dad’s Birthday

Another year and another birthday!  We celebrated by taking the grandkids.  We did some yard things and then went to the zoo and then to the Chucky Cheese restaurant.  It was a great day with the Grandkids, Taylor, Britt, Jonny, Jess and Brandon!

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Visiting pigeons in the barn, and a soon to be Mother pigeon!

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Happy birthday – to the Grandkids!

Friday, August 13, 2010

YSA Flaming Gorge

Karl and Karie went with the YSA to Flaming Gorge on August 10-13th.  It was a wonderful time with about 130 YSA.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

32 year Anniversary

 

Karl & Karie celebrated 32 years of marriage with a ride through the middle fork.

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Happy anniversary to my sweetheart and eternal companion!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Tay goes to Camp Bartlett

On July 26th Tay headed to Camp Bartlett for the week, along with Dad.  Tay got up at 6am on Tuesday and swam the polar bear swim. He ended up earning 6 merit badges!  Tay is a Star scout and has finished all the requirements for his Life advancement.  Congratulations to Tay!

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Up at 6am for the polar bear swim.

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Log wrestling, where Tay was the Champ!! 

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Archery merit badge!

Friday, July 23, 2010

Deer Creek Family Camping

Over the 24th of July weekend, the family went to Deer Creek Reservoir for some camping and boating!

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Check our friend Marvin behind the tube! We found him in the lake and he hitched a ride behind the tube.  I think he’d been in the water a bit toooo long!!><@?  Water on the brain???

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The guy 2nd from the right looks like Marvin’s brother?? An uncanny resemblance!

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Some tired boaters!

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Watch out Grandma!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Jonny & Britt move to Heber

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On July 17th Jonny and Britt moved to Heber, where Jonny has a new job with Daniels Academy.

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Dad burned his leg on Moe’s new motorcycle!@>?!@>!@?

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Ari also got a new motorcycle!@>?@!<>

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