Ellary's Baptism Day

What a wonderful day we had as a family to be a part of Ellary's baptism. She was so excited to take this wonderful step to be Baptized and Confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Congratulations Ellary, we love you!

Brown Family Reunion

I know I am so far behind in my Blogging, so I have to not worry about it and just make some short sweet posts for my own records. The reunion was such a hit. I think all who came had a great time. We surely missed those who weren't able to come. Next year maybe more can come.

Ansel Scott

Well so much has been going on this summer that my blogging has really been slow. I can't go another day without posting my welcome to the newest member of our family. Ansel Scott was born August 6th. Congratulations to Tim and Brandi. Brandi, always ahead of the game, had him 9 days early. He is so darling, and such a good baby. Elsie is so happy to have her brother here finally, and we are all proud as punch!

Golfing at the Homestead

Friday we spent a wonderful day golfing at the Homestead Resort. It is a beautiful course tucked into a high alpine valley. If you forget where you really are and look around you might think you are in beautiful Switzerland.

These are our wonderful friends Mike and Debbie, who also love to run away for a bit of golf whenever we can manage it.

Me and my sweetie

With the flooding we are having this summer we are lucky they are able to keep the creek managed with a few sandbags here and there.

Where ever we go with these crazies, we love to bust out the 5 Crowns cards after dark. We stayed at the lovely Zermott Resort for the night and let me say, one night is not enough here. I could have stayed for a week enjoying the Swiss ambiance, good friends, good golf and relaxation in this beautiful valley.

The Provo River

Here are a few pictures of our bike ride up the canyon this morning. The Provo River crested today. It is raging but staying within it's banks, thank goodness.

Donnette

You don't see me getting very close!

Golf Road Trip

We did something last week that we have wanted to do for a long time.....a marathon golf road trip. We left early Tuesday morning and drove to the Kokopelli Golf Course. That is down past Hurricane. It is a newer course and it is so beautiful. Joel had golfed there before but I had not. After 18 holes of fun we drove to Mount Carmel Junction and played the course there. We drove through Zions, so the scenery on that road is so amazing. It is only a 9 hole but thats ok since 27 holes a day is a lot for me anytime. We stayed that night at a b&b in Glendale. The next morning we got up and drove to Kanab and played the 9 hole course there and then drove to Page Arizona and played 18 holes there. We stayed that night in a hotel there in Page. The next morning we drove through Monument Valley. That was an incredible drive. That took us to Monticello where we played the 18 hole course there. We stayed at a B&B there, that was thrusday night. Friday morning we drove to Moab and played the 18 hole course there. That made our total 90 holes, in 4 days. Some people have asked me if it was fun. Well I can tell you, it was so much fun. The weather was beautiful everywhere we went. It was perfect temps everyday. I loved the sunshine so much. We could not have had more fun. I am sure we will do this again in the future.

Summerfest 2011

We had our annual food and flood barbecue at my sister Sylvia's house on Saturday. Luckily I don't think there was a flood this year just a lot of kids and a lot of food. Those two things are what make summer fun right? After the barbecue we all went over to the parade, luckily my sister Elaine had gone and put lots of blankets down to save our spot. I have to be honest, the parade in our town is pretty mediocre but I get such a kick out of watching the little kids. I love it.

Our crew

Cora enjoyed every minute

Elaine's grandkids in matching dresses are huge parade fans!

Cora thought the guns were so loud!
After the parade we all split up and went to Elaines and Scott's to watch the fireworks. I feel like summer is officially here now!