Viva Las Vegas

We just got back from spending the weekend with Brandon and Jenine at their new house in Las Vegas. Monday will mark the second week since they moved in. Given their short time there, they had things pretty well sorted out.

We were glad that Laila still remembered Grandpa and Grandma when we got there. She was still cute, too. We spent time playing with her and just being entertained by her sweetness.

We spent most of Saturday digging sprinkler trenches. Las Vegas dirt is much like concrete, in case anyone was wondering. A lot of work with a pick is necessary before one can shovel any dirt. We got most of the lines dug for the back yard. Thankfully yards there tend to be small. It was still plenty of work.

This week we head the other direction to visit Jake, Linday, Katelynn and Tagg in Wyoming. We are looking forward to seeing how much those two children have grown.

Hope you are all having as great a time as we are.

Jake's hunting adventure

Jake just got home after spending a week on a wilderness elk hunt. He and three friends rode into the Thorofare Wilderness on horseback. The Thorofare is adjacent to Yellowstone and is one of the most remote areas of the U.S. Jake killed a nice bull elk. They saw grizzly and black bears. They got snowed on the first couple of days.

Big day for Isaac

Isaac was ordained an elder in priesthood meeting yesterday.  One more milestone on the track to a mission.  He is still looking for a job to earn mission money.  Please keep him in your prayers to help him find work.

Back in Utah!

Well, Summer has been fun, but it's over now for me. Basically. The semester starts on Monday, so I'm back in Utah here. I'll be moving in to my apartment this afternoon

Update

This is a picture of my summer project at American West Historic Center; however, Thursday another box with a cut out rocking horse was waiting for me. For so reason I can't add anther picture. The blog just doesn't seem to work for me.
Dad

Western Vacation Part 2

More Pictures Follow

Smithfield Canyon

Tony Grove

Roholt Family

Art Instruction

Horseback Riding

Western Vacation Part 1

Here is the first batch of pictures from our vacation.  We had a great time.  Thanks to all of our family for putting up with us.

Ensign Peak

Riding the Tram at Snowbird

Top of Hidden Peak at Snowbird (11,000 ft)

Park City Museum

Kayaking at Hatch Patch

Isaac learning to fly fish

Old Faithful from above

Lower Falls of Yellowstone River

Mammoth Hot Springs