Trek: After

Here are a couple of "after" pictures from Teeny bopper's Pioneer Trek:

All dirty and tired, but so happy:

 

Telling us all about her experience:

BLISTERS,  baby!  I think she also had some on her little toes.  They had a doctor on the trek, and at one point he syringed the liquid out of them, which relieved a lot of the pain.  Ouch!

Lick the bowl

There are many ways to lick a bowl. 
1.  With a spoon

2.  With your finger

3.  If all else fails, just get your head in there and LICK!

I love how you can see through the bowl and get the full effect of the lick.  :)  Love it!

Memorial Day

One of the things I love most about DH is how seriously he takes patriotic holidays.  For Memorial Day, our tradition is to go visit our grandpas at the cemetary and place new flags at their graves.  We have also added his cousin who was killed in Afghanistan to the rounds as well.
Here is my grandpa's grave.  He repaired B-17's in WWII:

 

 DH's cousin is in the same cemetery (buried next to his dad and little niece):

Three family members in a row:

A cute little turkey:

We also took a trip to the state capital to see the memorial that has the aforementioned cousin on it.  Such a nice memorial!  It was quite an eventful trip. Sweet G had a bit of tummy upset in the car on the way.  I had her swap places with Teeny Bopper for the window seat just in time.   Luckily we had loaded the car with water bottles before leaving, because we had to use most of them to wash off the side of the suburban.  :)  At least she felt better after that.

A bunch of turkeys.  (interesting "cheese" face on Dr. D):

On the way home we made one more stop to DH's great grandpa:

The oldest and youngest turkeys:

It's nice to take time out to remember those who have sacrificed all for their country and family.  We miss and love them all!  Thank you!!

Pioneer Trek

Today's the day!!!  Teeny Bopper has the tremendous opportunity to go on a re-enactment of a pioneer handcart trek.  Her journey will last for 3 days, and I KNOW it will be one of the highlights of her life.  The youth had to pack their belongings into one bucket.  No modern conveniences allowed for the most part (no make up, electronics, phones, etc.).  We found out when we dropped her off this morning that they won't even have tents.  (they do have sleeping bags, though) 
We have a tremendous youth in this ward.  They are such great kids, and the leaders are fantastic!! 
Here is TB with one of the "Ma's".  She is the bishop's wife, and we love her:

Here is the bishop giving some instructions:  (the guy in the beard in this photo is also Tail Gunner's nursery teacher.  He is the reason TG loves nursery!)

TB with one of her good friends in the ward:

More group pioneers pics:

The kids are going to receive a leather bracelet which they will engrave the name of someone who has inspired them, and they are trekking in their honor.  TB chose a pioneer ancestor of hers that left everything in order to join the church and join the saints in the West.  She traveled all the way from England on her own - she left her own family behind - and crossed the plains as a young teenager.  She carried a baby most of the way for another family.  Her story is an inspiration to us, and she is a fitting name to wear on TB's bracelet.
We can't wait to hear all about the trek when TB gets home!!  (next time, I WANT TO GO!!)  They do this every 4 years so that most of the kids get one chance to go. 

Carry On!