Our Monday...

Geocache at the Iron County Fair Grounds

We went back up Parowan Canyon and left a geocache near Kurtis' Eagle Project for FHE.

Uummmm. I can still see you! Finding a good place for the cache.

Heading back to the truck. We are lucky to get to watch Jacy on Mondays while the Smiths work.

Erick had a tag for a cow elk, land owners tag.
He and Kyle got out of the truck to decide where to start and a 4 point bull, a couple of calves and this cow came through only 20 yards from the road. That's what happens when you skip hunting on Sunday. It gets delivered almost like a gift. We are truly blessed!

Kurtis' Eagle Court of Honor

Erick welcomed everyone and talked. He told of the work put into the project Kurtis completed.
He built and installed the benches for an amphitheater to be used to teach children about nature.

Grandpa Cox talked.
 Kurtis gave him his 4th mentor pin. He and Claudia have been a great support to our boys in their scouting.

Kyle read the Eagle Challenge and told Kurtis how proud he is of him.

Brother Jonathon Stathis (both boys scout leader) awarding Kurtis his Eagle.

The Eagles Nest

Of course, to finish off the day we headed to Panguich Lake to fish.
As always Grandma caught a slew of fish.



Kristin and Kimber caught their share, while Kurtis snorkeled along the shore.



The guys in the boat actually caught fish big enough to keep.
Way to go Kyle, Justin, Grandpa, Erick and Bishop Nickerson.

It was a beautiful day!
Thanks to all the family and friends for supporting Kurtis.

Cedar Breaks Wildflowers



Navajo Lake the water was 12 feet above the dike



Purple Larkspur

Deer Haven was so completely covered in the Larkspur that it almost looked like a lake.

This is heading in to Cedar Breaks

The wildflowers came out a little late this year with all the snow.
If you get a chance to drive through in the next few weeks it will only be more beautiful.



Kurtis is in the snowblower.

 

We stopped on the way down and had some brats and stuff.

Graduation / Erick Cox Reunion

Kyle walking through the "C"

Sun Tanning

Buddies

All worn out

Playing Rummy

He finally got a nap even if the card game was loud

Fishing ( Kurtis was sitting in a red ant hill but i guess he didn't smell too appetizing because he didn't get bit)

Kurtis, Kimber and Kyle in the boat

The lake was clear full!

Kyle's Birthday & Mother's Day

Kyle went to UVU on his birthday for a wood working competition and had a great time.
So we finally got to celebrate last Saturday. 18 years old, Holy Cow!



Kimber and Grayson special ordered these beautiful Roses for me and his mom for Mother's Day before he went in the MTC.

Kristin snuck over and planted all the pots on my front porch for me.
They look so good!

Kasey and Shawn bought me President Monsen new book. I can't wait to find a quiet moment and get lost in it.

LONESTAR

Can I just say that I LOVE my boys!
On the way to school Wednesday morning they were listening to the radio.
The radio station having a call in contest for two free tickets to Lonestar.
They won! Then when they got home they said they wanted Erick and I to have them.
So we went to the Tuacahn Amphitheatre Saturday night and had a blast!
Not to mention. Kyle earned his fifth palm and Kurtis his second palm tonight.
Thanks guys. Your the best!

Easter Weekend

We went to Yuba for our Easter weekend. They have improved the campground so much it could become our second favorite place to camp.

You have to relax while you have a chance. Kyle just keep telling yourself 4 more weeks.



Kurtis relaxes in his own way

 

The sequoia store at the park put on an Easter Egg Hunt for everyone at the Park. It was a lot of fun.



Jacy is so happy to get out of their car.

Erick and Kyle caught 4 carp on request from the neighbor with a bear tag. Apparently it makes great bait.

I guess I am not meant to have a vacation. It seems the last day I always manage to get sick. I am not allowed to relax too much , I just can't handle it.  We did have a nice weekend, even with the rain. It's so nice to just hang with everyone.
I do have the best kids, As I lay in bed, Kristin made a jello salad, Kasey cooked the fish and Kimber made biscuits for our traditional Easter dinner. They cleaned up too. Family is the best!