Spring 2025 ---So many changes

I managed to stay at home and enjoyed some snow and staycation time through March until just past the middle of May. I captured a few snow pictures, but I find I'm taking fewer pictures the older I get. We didn't have nearly enough snow this year which is impacting us this summer as we have hot and dry conditions. Hopefully next winter will enjoy better weather.

One of the first things I did upon my return  from New York was to attend the funeral for Dale Tingey, a 100 year old man who lived on my street. I took a picture of former friends from Salem, who were also friends with Dale, Roxie and Danae Bybee.

Another thing I I did in February to May was to remodel the downstairs bathroom. It was long overdue, so I think it was a good thing and I think company that comes will enjoy it.

And so it begins again

Beautiful snowy, morning walk

I love the fresh snow on the branches

Danae, Me (talking again), Roxie Bybee at Dale's funeral

A little more snow, grateful

Attended St. Patrick's Day concern with Maxine, and Susan
Sharon was performing with the Irish Band

Our Easter Dinner crowd

Game to honor the Senior players, Me and Davis

Remodeled bathroom

The last part of May was a bit crazy! I had four grandchildren graduating from high school (Davis, Colten, Tosh and Berit) and one granddaughter getting married in Mexico City (Lindsey to Alan Estrella). May 21st was Davis' graduation from Provo High.

Davis Maughan with me at his graduation from Provo High

The next day, I took a flight from Provo to Arizona where I attended the graduations of two grandsons. Colten and Tosh.

Colten and me at his graduation from
ALAQC High School

Me with Rob, Tosh, Truman and Tamsen at
ALAQC High School graduation

Me with Tosh Peterson at his graduation

The morning after graduation, I was again on the plane, and this time headed to Mexico City for the wedding the following day. I had never been to Mexico City so I'd guess you'd call it a revelatory experience. There were so many people, so many cars, and everybody in a hurray...but no accidents...a miracle. The people were friendly.  It was a beautiful place with good weather...not too hot. We did have some rain but it was warm, so not much of a bother, although we did get ponchos as it was quite the downpour. Alan's parents hosted us and took us to the Pyramids one day and to a museum and to other various sites. They were just so kind to take us around the city and its environs.

Kiefer, Colten and me, ready for takeoff

Some more travelers, Alena, Ivy and Julie

View from plane

Nathan and Ivy

Me trying to give Karlie a helping hand with 
reception decorations

Ivy, Alena, Julie in their bridesmaid dresses

Bride and Groom with some of their attendants

Duerk, Sue and Colten

Duerk and Sue

Alan and his mom

Sue and the bride, Lindsey

Alan and Lindsey with the priest at the Church wedding

Adriana, Alan, Lindsey, Alan Estrella

Me, Alan, Lindsey, Laurie, Mac, grandparents
with bride and groom

Alan and Lindsey with me at the church

Bride and Groom at wedding dinner

Duerk at the wedding dinner

Lindsey and Alan sharing the cake

The cake topper, handmade by Sue

Lindsey and Sue

Duerk, me and Sue at reception

Me and Sue

Lindsey and Alan, playing the "shoe" game

Touring sites and museums
Me, Duerk, Colten, August, Kiefer and Sue

Just hanging out for a minute

Alan and a contingency of Brewers,etc.

A group shot at the museum

Art pieces

Displays at the museum

Beautiful art work

Kiefer

Me and Sue at the Museum

Sue and her boys

Me and August

Fried critters, even I ate one, interesting?
A "one time" experience, I think

We were not deterred by rain, but did get a bit wet

Sue lookin' good in her poncho

In a beautiful walkway near the museum

The Brewer Gang

August sporting his new poncho

We visited the pyramids

A long walk up (not me by the way)

The conquerors

My view from the bottom

No railings, not for me, I'll just wait

Shopping in Mexico City

Sights on our journey in Mexico

And the party continues....we arrived back in Arizona and on to the next event...Lindsey and Alan's wedding open house. It was a lot of fun! The next day, we went with Colten and Tosh to the Gilbert Temple prior to going on their missions.  We celebrated Tosh's 18th birthday with a gamily dinner at the restaurant of his choice. The next day, I was again on the airplane, flying to Oregon to catch Berit's graduation from High school. What a great trip!

Ashley gathering flowers for Arizona
wedding party

Tamsen, Aimee, Burke, Truman, Liv, me, Colten, Tosh, Sue and Duerk

Leif, David, Berit, JaneAnne, Anders

Me and Berit after her graduation from Lincoln High

Me, Leif, Julie and John outside their home on my June visit

Well, this is a wrap! What a grand adventure it was to watch grandchildren graduate from high school and move onto new challenges; to see two grandsons move towards missionary experiences; to see a granddaughter marry her sweetheart and begin another phase of life. God is good and I'm grateful to be around to celebrate these changes.