Friday, April 3, 2009

Winter Wonderlands

I returned this week from a 7 day visit to Utah and Idaho to visit my brothers, sister and Mom. The weather was very wintry but I really enjoyed time spent with family.
Thanks to all of you for making my visit so memorable.

This scene greeted me the morning after my arrival at Mike and Kris's home.
The night before I enjoyed dinner at Cafe Rio with their family plus Brooke, Greg and sons.
Plus I got a tour of the new offices for Nuriche.


Beautiful!!!
The day after I arrived at Mom's home in Shelley we joined Greg and Penni on a get-a-way at their lovely and peaceful cabin in the pines in Island Park. They masterfully built and designed every inch of it themselves working long Saturdays for 7 years. I tried hard not to covet (:



Greg took me on a beautiful snowmoblie ride through trees
and meadows and over a frozen lake.


Even my Mom got in on the action!


We lounged by the fire and watched the birds and wildlife
while our excellent hosts took good care of us.


Not all wildlife was welcomed. Greg terrorized the squirrels with his 22.



Back in Shelley on Sunday we attended church and spent
the afternoon inside while a blizzard raged.


We enjoyed dinner at Jeff and Shayla's
home and celebrated Cambria and Harrison's 9th birthday


On my way back through Utah I met up with Judy,
Rachel, Megan and sweet sleepy Emerie for lunch.



That night I enjoyed dinner out
with Paul, Julie, Erin, Tyson, Meredith and cute little Taggart.

I had a great trip and was thankful to return home safely after learning
that the van I took from SLC to IF and back again rolled over on icy roads
at the Malad pass the next day.

5 comments:

Nathan said...

great report - glad you're home safe

Megs said...

It was SO great to see you! I was so happy that you guys invited me along and that you were able to meet Emerie in person! She may have been sleeping most of the time, but I'm sure she enjoyed it. :) Thanks again for lunch - it was yummy! And the company was the best! :)

Meagan said...

Glad you had a fun trip despite the snow! That picture of my dad with his gun is funny. He threatens the squirrels (and porcupines) and lot, but I have personally never seen him take up arms against them. Maybe this time they just went too far.

Jessica Sorensen said...

I've been to Shelley a few times. My roommate in college and another friend are from Shelley.

Ann said...

Jessica...EVERYBODY crosses paths with someone from Shelley sometime in their lifetime. It is the center of the Universe.