Relaxing at the Lake House. . .

What a treat it was to stay at the Lake House--with about 10 bedrooms and 7 baths, 3 kitchens, a nice game room and 2 or 3 family rooms, we had plenty of room to spread out! The deer ate out of our hands on the back lawn, the lake was just steps away and the weather was beautiful! What a nice place to call home for a few days :)

We appreciate Kimi for arranging for the Lake House and the generosity of Rick and Carol Call for letting us use it! Thanks :)

Our Family's Texas Trip!

Well, Kimi helped me set up a blog and, with Dad's encouragement, I have decided to do something with it. (I know, I know--she set it up for me a year or so ago, but I forgot how to get to it and use it!)

Since our trip to Texas was such a wonderful time for us, we are going to start with pictures from that trip! We had so much fun and it was the first time our family had all been together for a very long time.

Our first highlight was Savannah's Baptism--Congratulations, Savannah!

Kimberly gave a talk at the baptism on the Holy Ghost and gave Savannah this soft "comforter" as part of an analogy of how the Holy Ghost can be a Comforter to her!

What a blessing it was to be together for this memorable event! Thanks for sharing this experience with us, Savannah! We were sorry that more of your family couldn't be there, but we were all very glad to participate with you!

Our first weekend in Texas was spent at Kimi's house (below)...

...And hanging out at Melissa's home--thanks for opening your homes to us!

Some of the family met Grant for dinner while he was at work and he gave them a tour of his Blackhawk helicopter that he flies for the United States Army. What an interesting experience!