Here are 4 of my very handsome sons.

Later this evening we had a welcome home bar b que for Thomas Luke (uncle Luke) because he has been gone to a Scout camp in California for two months where he was Scout Director over the field activities (gun range). It is sure good to have him home again. It was so nice to have everyone together again except for Brent and Blake who are in Cambodia and Colombia and we are grateful that they are there and not here.

Here is all of my darling grandchildren and my beautiful daughters

Okay so I am still computor illiterate and still trying to figure things out and I am very slow to figure, so bear with me. This is all a little confused but hopefull you get the picture-I had a really great day with all my family around.

Today was one of those really great days. We started out with a pool party at Grandma's house. It was a very warm day. The kids had a great time in the water.

Just some random pictures of our great Jenkins family reunion. Scott and Becky's family were in charge this year and the Jay Jenkin's family all had a wonderful time. Thank to all of you who are so creative and talented. What a great weekend!

We went on on a wonderful trip to Portland Oregon with Jay's brother Scott and his wife Becky. We drove all along the Columbia river, it was so beautiful. We stayed in a great hotel downtown Portland. We took a drive up to Mount Hood. WOW! Spectacular! Other than me being postively sick and having to spend an entire day in bed, we had a super time. Great food, great scenery, great conversation and company. Thanks Scott and Becky.

Boy, have I been terrible about posting or what? Hopefully, I will get caught up a bit. I don't even have a good excuse, Jay and I are now empty nesters and I have more time than ever before. I picked a couple of great pictures of the three babies to start with. If you are wondering who the unfamiliar little guy with Jess is, it is a cousin that Meg is babysitting everyday and we have just adopted him into our family play dates. His name is Dallin and he is such a good little guy. Grandma Dixie (my mom) is with Carly.

What a wonderful morning that we had with the Jenkins family celebrating our great country! We started out with the parade. The mayor always "gets" to ride in the parade. This year we were in a beautiful horse pulled wagon. Luke and Abigail got to ride with us and throw out candy. They were having so much fun throwing the candy, they didn't even realize that they were not the ones collecting the candy. Afterwards we came back to our home and had our traditional breakfast of breakfast casseroles, cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit. We celebrate this holiday with Jay's brothers and sister and all of their families. I love all of the great traditions!

July 3rd is just as exciting to those of us who are from Plain City as Christmas is. We start the Patriotic Holiday off with a bar b que on the 3rd, followed by fireworks. We now play it safe and have only a Utah legal show, no more of the super Wyoming fireworks. Always a sleepover at grandma and grandpa's for those who want. Parents have to stay with children. Abigail was sure she did not like the noise and spent most of the evening in the house with Beau. Adam curled up tight to his Dad and did not move. Carly was delighted with the sights and sounds and clapped and giggled. Luke had a blast with so many extended cousins around.

This is the sign that we found on our picnic table in the campground that we stayed in with Jay's brother Glen and his wife Marie. I am sure glad that they invited us to stay in their beautiful trailor instead of outside. We went up above the quaint little town of Oakley Utah. We had a great time visiting and Jay and Glen are the mighty fishermen. Thanks for the invite, we a wonderful time and enjoyed the absolute beauty.

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