KR the Wedding Photographer

We were invited to a family friend's wedding and, as KR was packing her new huge camera, she had the chance to take a few pictures. Hundreds in reality. And they really turned out fantastic. So you can add another to her long list of talents - Kristi, wedding photographer.

Sometimes I Feel Like This

The Mysterious Olivia

Kyle and Katie

It is said that the best things in life involve family. This one was spectacular. It is also said that a picture says a thousand words. Here are some to enjoy. We had a great wedding, nice receptions in Salt Lake, Vancouver and Wenatchee, and created a thousand memories - from the photo booth, to the candy containers, to the snow and sleet - but in retrospect, it couldn't have been better any other way. And we now have a whole new branch of our family. Welcome to the Anderton clan, Kyle. Our core family is now complete.

The Best Hotdogs I Ever Had

We had a fun day doing service at the Ensign Ranch getting it ready for Girl's Camp. Emmett went with us and was a great worker. He also like the hot dogs. According to Emmett, they were the "best hot dogs I ever had". My kind of guy.

Sister Rosa Margarita Maldonaldo

We had a great visit from Hermana Maldonado, one of our favorite missionary sisters in Honduras. We enjoyed all of her help and enthusiasm. It is one of the highlights of our life to see these young men and women take their places in society and in the Church.

Voles

Living next to orchards, we have always had a vole problem. They come into our yard during the winter snows and we spend all summer keeping them under control. I have written a poem for them:

Your little trails, so winding and trimmed,
In my beloved lawn, that I try to keep primmed,
I know you have been created, to keep me humble,
But by my many devious methods, I will make your world crumble.
                                                                                                          - The Great Vole Hunter

I Am a Windows Guy

Braces Update

I thought she was going to get them off this time, but she came home with only the top ones gone. One benefit - if this keeps up, maybe Medicare will pay to have the bottom ones removed. She did get a sweet retainer.

Grandkids

We are so tickled with all of you - soon to be 12, .........eerrr change that, we just heard a new rumor, and it looks like it will be 13.

Houston Anderton's

Matt and Megan are expecting their second in October. We are so happy for them. Eli is obviously in shock. He will now have to share the attention.

The Big Job

Oh, I almost forgot - we got them licked, stamped and mailed while we were in Springville. A big thanks to all that helped.

St. George

We spent several weeks in St. George again this year (February 8th-March 22nd) - one can get used to that. This time we rented a condo a couple of blocks from the temple and, although it was not as plush as the place we had last year, we liked the location much better. The time went so quickly. It was also nice to have two cars. I drove down early and helped out with Dad for a week or so and then KR drove down with her folks and we met up in St. George. It was a FULL month, as you can see. We also got a few projects crossed off the list. A special treat was meeting Jon in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Basketball Tournament for a few days.

(Pictures: Southern Utah Sunset, KT's Wedding Dress Fitting, The Happy Couple, Meeting the Christensens, KT & Kyle at the Dovers, Two Flat Tires in One Trip, Lots of Walks, Lunch at Judd's Store, Puzzle Time, Valley of Fire State Park (Nevada (2)), New Hoover Dam Bridge, Doing Some House Cleaning, A Mini-mart Rubbish Bin - KR Actually Would Not Go Near It, Meteor Crater (Arizona), Walnut Canyon near Flagstaff, Grand Canyon National Park (2), Canyon of the Little Colorado, Watching March Madness Games, Parade of Homes, Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum)

Henry's Birthday

We attended Henry's official coming-out birthday party and did that boy ever enjoy every crumb of his cake. One of the more impressive performances we have seen.