Family Time in Utah

When we went home to Utah in May we were SO lucky that my nephew, Clark, was visiting!! I love when these two boys can play together. I wish we lived closer so it could happen more often. I was able to spend a few days with my family and a few days with the Jeppsons.

It was (as always) a fun trip!

Samuel and Clark

Terrorizing Grandpa W's. Apartment

Buddies

Grandpa T. and Samuel

Me and My Daddy

Me and Samuel

Hanging with the Jeppsons


Samuel is always asking us to take him fishing. Pete told him when we go home to ask Grandpa J. and he'll take him. Little did I know grampsy boy was going to take him to a trout farm! I think my dad would cry. . .he is an avid fly fisherman (so sorry dad!).

Samuel had SOOO much fun though. Of course, it's instant gratification! Hopefully this didn't ruin him as a future fisherman.


He's so proud of all his fish

The day before we left there was a crazy snow storm! Samuel went out and helped Grandpa J. shovel the driveway. I looked out the window awhile later and saw grampsy boy sitting on the porch swing supervising Samuel. Love it!

A May Wedding

One of the highlights of the spring was Pete's little sis, Katie, got married.

It was a perfect day - as one would hope all wedding days are!

The Happy Couple

Mr. Shelton & Mrs. Katie Gramse

My little man running around the temple grounds.

Jeppson Family Love

My boys in their matching reception attire.

Mr. & Mrs with all the kiddos.

If your looking for the cutest little guy - he's on the front row next to the bride.

Ohio State Parks recap

For some sad reason we waited until our last spring in Cleveland to discover the great outdoors. As I've said before the countryside in Ohio is breathtaking. In April and May we visited 2 state parks :

Kennedy Ledges State Park

and

Mohican State Park

They were both amazing.

I have a VERY hard time picking just a few pictures, especially because one day I would like to publish this blog. Anyway you've been warned - lots o' pictures below.

Kennedy Ledges

Samuel got his bike helmet a couple days before this hike and then wore it everywhere for the next week or so. . .

Mohican State Park

This is just the drive on the way to the park! It was incredibly green and simply amazing. Heavenly Father is so good to us.

Notice the helmet is still with us. This is the next weekend. He has also added a "lasso" and insists on bringing it along.

Finding little critters - a salamander & toad.

Can you see the natural staircase the roots from this tree make? Amazing!

You can hike down them into a little cavern that has a waterfall in it. I'm sorry my pictures do not accurately show how beautiful it was!

Mohican State Park is definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been! We loved it so much and I'm so glad we were able go before we left Ohio.

Also a note on Samuel's huge bruise on his forehead. Earlier that morning before we left, Pete and Samuel were packing up the car and Samuel discovered the tow cables in the trunk. He asked Pete to tie him up and hook it to the car so he could "pull" the car. (where does he even get these ideas?!?)

And. So. Pete. Did. Samuel ran at full speed.

It was just like a dog on a leash running - not realizing it's tied up.

Samuel fell flat on his face. He didn't even have time to put his hands up to break the fall.

Sheesh, Boys! Both of them.

Breakfast Today

Yum Yummy.

I love these scones!

When I moved to St. Louis 8 yrs ago (can that even be right!?!)

I found out that out WEST we have our own version of what a scone is.

The rest of the world calls it fried dough, or elephant ears, or anything but a scone.

The above picture is of an actual scone.

I do love the "western" scone, but these little guys are also delish.

Scone Recipe can be found here

and

Glaze can be found here.

This is the maple glaze from PW cinnamon roll recipe .

Which if you have a couple hrs - MAKE THE ROLLS - they are to.die.for.

Really they are.

You can be creative with the scones.

Sometimes I use craisins, or pecans, or nothing at all. . . .

Hope you enjoy!!

P.S. I do realize this doesn't count as getting caught up. We had fun visitors last week and this week I've been uploading, downloading, transferring, and organizing all our pictures. Takes FOREVER. . .but I will catch up!

Hi. I'm back.

It's been such a long time since I've updated here. When I think about it I get a bit overwhelmed with all I have to catch up on. It was an eventful summer! I'll do my best to get caught up over the next few weeks. Here are just some of the highlights.

• Samuel turned 3.
• Pete completed residency (yes there really is an end!).
• Pete had a birthday.
• Packed up and moved to Rhode Island (love. love.)
• Cleaned and cleaned and cleaned our new house.
• Trip back West to visit familia.
• Cleaned some more when we got home.
• Trips to the beach at least 3 times a week.

We absolutely LOVE Rhode Island. It is so charming and beautiful, people are so nice and I actually get to see my husband! L.O.V.E. RI. So there's a small update and I'll play catch up for awhile.