After Gormet Meal, Cat Disappears!

Well , I guess the Grandparents are completely alone now. The first week of September, snuggles the "old" cat hadn't eaten much of the food Grandma put out. Then on Saturday, Mike found the remains of a pigeon (a few feathers) and showed Grandma. Well, no wonder she didn't want my food, Grandma replied. On the 7th, Monday, Snuggles bothered grandpa in the shed and gave him a good meow. I guess that was goodbye , because we haven't seen her since. At least she enjoyed her last few days with a gormet meal of Pigeon, whether she had teeth or not!

Well it's been awhile since we changed the blog. As you can see we up-graded the slide and the clubhouse with chimes and a seat to watch the trains on. And since the upgrade, the grandkids wanted to have a few parties in the back yard, so here are a few pics.

Adam Olsen enjoying the leftovers of July 24th!

Remy & Tate trying out the new slide!

Macey Miller enjoying the yogurt!

Look at all the monkeies in the jungle! haha

Summer Fun!

During July we spent some time at Bear Lake and
with some grandkids. We have some photos to
share.




This is a photo we took of the waves on Bear Lake on July 11th. The wind blew all day and caused the waves to build up. The bigger waves are 2 to 3 feet high. We took advantage of this phenomenon and took a dip. They were cool, yet quite powerful. No one was on the lake because it was so choppy. We are sure the people on the beach thought us to be crazy!





After the 4th we crashed a pool party at Cody's. You will notice all of the kids in the pool. They had a great time. Tate was hesitant at first, but grandpa got in, took him by the hand, and showed him how to splash and have fun in the water. Cody's cousin Alan didn't believe grandpa would really get in the water! It was a fun time. Cody and Tate kept catching potato bugs and trying to drown them in the pool.







Soon Tate was having fun on his own, and grandpa just thought it felt good to stay in!













After a year of planning and preparing, the Irwin reunion finally took place on July 12th at the Laketown church. Ruth worked her little squirrel tail off, but everyone said it was the best ever. Mike and Arlo got to cook burgers, hot dogs, and themselves during most of the activities. #1 hit of the activities was when Gordon hitched up his Alley Ponies and gave rides to anyone that wanted. Even the old ladies and gents (and I really mean OLD people) wanted rides and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their trip around the block- as many times as they wanted to ride.

It has been quite the summer and of course there is still time for more summer!

Later, all!

First times & Fishing

We had many first time adventures at our Fishing trip this weekend for Darrin's birthday. First time catching a fish for Tate and Remy. First time eating fish for Tate, Remy and Mandy. And first time camping for Charlie ! We didn't see any bears, except for Charlie! Charlie loved the out- of-doors!

Grandma holding Tate, who is holding Charlie, who is holding his hat!

Remy's actually caught his first fish!

Tate caught his first fish!

Hi guys! Well after waiting for a month (last time we added) of asking Mike to keep up the blog, I decided to try it myself, so here goes. I love your blogs and have finally found out how to add a comment. Yahooo, Cindy & Kyle have joined too!! WE love having Grandkids, they' re the best!! I've learned a few things from some church books I got at D.I. First, that before we can get help or blessings from God, you have to pray. If he blessed you before you pray , that would be taking away your free agency. 2. That the work will go forward, when the women of the church move it (or the men) forward. and the Lord is just waiting for us to move. and a few things to keep in mind that will be happening this sumer. July 4, in Bear Lake-Alley Reunion, Sat. July 12, Laketown Church(Bear Lake) Irwin Reunion, Alley's are over it and need your help! A talent would also be appreciated if you can make it. We provide food and games. Kevin's surgery, Thurs. July 31, and the Lamb reunion, Malibu campground , Logan Canyon, Sat. Aug. 8 & 9 (more info if you need it) . Here is a picture of Keven being fit for his torso brace. We call it his Marilyn Monroe outfit.

I'v e been tagged!

So Becky tagged me on what I am reading. I got an old book from D.I. called Joseph Smith .. Martyr Prophet written by the secretary of many of the modern prophets. And the quote says on page 123, "Therefore their iniquities shall be visited upon their heads and their works shall be burned up with unquenchable fire." I've been reading about how much the prophet Joseph prayed and relied upon the Lord. Joseph taught that God loves and loves to bless his children here on earth, but doesn't want to take away their free agency; and that the condition upon which God would enter their lives was that they would invite(prayer) him in. So say those prayers!
Also a note about the 60 th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! It will start at noon at the Wellington Stake Center. We will eat and then Grandma wants all to perform their talents. We will be sending information about what to bring(food) after mother's day. Also Amy is having a Wedding/Baby shower sometime during or after the festivities. And please bring pages to put in their book we are compiling. Hope to see you all there! OH, I tag Cara, Cindy(where is your blog), Jana, Lisa and Heather! Love you all!

FAMILY IS THE BEST!

A great weekend was had on April 26, where we celebrated Remy and Tate's birthdays. However we did have three cakes one for Remy, one for Tate and one for the rest of the family who also had birthdays this month (Kyle's 19, Jeff's 25) and Mike's May 2 and Jessie's on the 13. Notice all the cute young men and future missionaries in the picture! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL AND WE LOVE YOU!