Holiday: Glacier National Park, Alberta and Banff Canada 2010

We drove through Glacier and noted the mass of pines as they created an ungulating wave up the mountains. We noted the classic coach cars for tours in the park. Larry's picture was taken by Lake McDonald. Logan's Pass is spectacular. As we drove over the border into Canada we noted that the pines gave way to grass lands. I could not see trees, billboards or overhead electric lines. It was a beautiful sight. We drove up to Calgary most of the way just noticing grass lands. Near Calgary more buildings that were lower were seen. As we left Calgary and drove to Banff the pines became a carpet again. We are staying at a quaint inn "The Georgetown Inn" in Canmore Canada bordering Banff. Tomorrow we visit Lake Louise.

We were in Jackson Hole, and Teton National Park. The drive past the majestic Tetons was impressive. We stayed in Jackson last night and enjoyed the town: walking, shopping, eating.

We drove into Yellowstone National Park, walked around, read in our books, took pictures and marveled at Old Faithful Geyser. We enjoyed seeing buffalo and deer but were disappointed not seeing a bear.

We forgot our passports which we need to enter Canada in two days. We called Debbie and she is forwarding them overnight mail to Kalispel, Montana.

Rainy Day at "This Is The Place"

Today we took Preston and Katerina to "This Is the Place" Pioneer Park. Jon Huntsman paid with free admission and free ice cream. We rode the train around the park. Visited several buildings but the rain became too much of a hinderance so we left. We did have a nice time.

Hogle Zoo Adventure; Wednesday June 9th, 2010

We went to the Zoo Wednesday and found it delightful. Larry and I took Preston and Katerina. We saw elephants, rhinos, giraffes, rode the train and the carousel. I great day.

Memorial Day 2010

Larry and I spend a wonderful day playing. We visited Thanksgiving Gardens seeing the 55 acres in a golf cart. We ate on the terrace under an umbrella overlooking the Gardens. For dinner we had Texas Ribs in American Fork then went to a movie that night at Gateway in Salt Lake.

Ashley's high school graduation.

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory High School in American Fork,Utah. Ashley looked wonderful. Because of her high academics she wore a gold tassel around her neck. She will enter BYU this year as a freshman.

After the graduations ceremonies we took Vaughn, Holly and Ashley to a nice restaurant near the Alpine Tabernacle where the graduations ceremonies were held.

This is Memorial Day Weekend and Vaughn's family is leaving today for their Bear Lake Retreat.

Snow in May

I awoke to snow and it is May 24th. I rushed out to cover my tender tomato plants and the herbs I have been growing.

My gospel doctrine lesson yesterday was on the Book of Ruth and Chapter one of 1 Samuel regarding Hannah. The people in these chapters are righteous and willing to do all that the Lord requires. Larry talked about Hesed and Paris Sorbonne talked about virtue.