Duvall and the Hornes 7-11 May 2015

Cindy and I had a quick trip to see how the Hornes survived the winter in Duvall, WA.  They have had a nice spring and we were lucky to have sunny, warm, days as we visited.  We were able to use the inflatable water-slide and take a nice walk near their house.

Eric made Maggie a wonderful fairy house.  She hopes that some will move in this spring, much like a bird house.

We surprised Amos and Maggie at the bus stop,
they saw us from the bus and came a running.

Amos waiting for the bus.

Hollow log Fairy house.

Leaky pen disaster.

Happy face Audrey

Maggie in her private tree get away.

Minecraft lesson with Amos and a neighbor boy.

Art room.

Wardie candid

Wardie sees the camera.

Strawberry short-stuff.

Grandpa went and said "no".

Making Mother's day notes for Mom.

Hydro slide kids in action.

Mother's Day:  Breakfast in bed, chocolate fountain in Relief Society and then barbecue feast by Eric.

Resting after a morning's work.

Too bright to keep your eyes open.

Mother's Day hero chef.

Spring preparations at home and around the Valley.

We have been busy cleaning up and preparing for summer.  We had an unusual fall last year, it was warm and green until a sudden snowstorm in November froze everything.  The trees and bushes suffered from that, some are looking rough and some are dead, dead, dead.

Irrigation water is fun to play with, keeping the pond and sprinklers ready to go. We have also been out to the Parma ponds, they are looking good.  We will see if the aerators there help keep the water clear and help the bass and good fish do better.

We opened the pool early, thankfully the weather has
 cooperated and the kids are having fun already. The green turned blue
with some filtering and chlorine. 

Cleaning the pond bottom, the pump appreciates less work,
the water is really flying out the sprinklers this year.

Survivor bullfrog.

Carp at the Parma pond inflow ditch.

Re-coating the asphalt drive way.

I just missed catching Oscar jumping off the shed roof.  

Beatles tribute bands:

Last night we went with some other Idaho British Car Club members
to a dinner theater that was having two Beatles tribute bands. They
had invited us to give a British atmosphere,  we had fun, though
we have heard better bands. 

Our ZB Magnette, Liz and Josh were along too.

Hornes visit for Spring Break! 10-18 April 2015

Washington school break was two weeks after the Idaho kids spring break, so we were able to celebrate twice!  Laura and the kids arrived in time for Morgan's baptism and Eric came over mid-week.  We had fun on the trampoline, and Grandma Cindy had decided to open the pool early. We had to hope for good weather, as this is still early spring in Idaho.  We were lucky and had several days where the pool and hot tub were in high demand.  The cousins play so well together it is fun to see.

I had some kind of virus that week but made it through ok. Eric and I were able to go fishing in the Owyhee River, Eric caught a few and I enjoyed the water and canyon views.

Breakfast at the Iverson's table.

Maggie at Merrill Park.

Maggie and Morgan watch TV

Maggie on the rope swing.  Dry pond adds danger.
More exciting for the kids.

Taking turns on the trampoline.

Eric ready to go.

Mike Bingham concentrating.

Old sluice operation of some kind.

Eric and one of his fish, a small brown trout.

Eric's Birthday dinner was at the Kyoto restaurant.  We all liked the show and the food is good too!

Volcano with Eric and Audrey,

Laura and Ward admire the flaming onion. 

Morgan's Baptism- 11 April 2015

Saturday morning Morgan was baptized by her dad.  Grandma and Grandpa Iverson were here, as were Laura and the Horne kids from Washington.  It was a beautiful day and everything went well.  Liz had a lunch for friends and family afterwards.

Boise State Spring Game and Jordin Sparks 11 April 2015

BSU had a Jordin Sparks concert after the spring football game.  Unfortunately it was cold and rainy, so only the hardy fans attended.

Meg, Carrie and Allison waiting for football to end so
the concert can begin.

Safely snuggled under the heaters!

Graduation Day in Rexburg- 10 April 2015

Margaret Mary Lois Shaver has completed her classes at BYU-Idaho and will be off to Salt Lake City for an internship with Deseret Book event planning in May.  We were delighted to be in Rexburg for graduation.  We had a beautiful spring day with no wind and much sun, so we were happy for that.  It was still a bit cool but not bad at all.

We are proud of our graduate and glad she will be fairly close in Salt Lake for awhile.

Waiting in the hotel. 

More waiting on campus.

Beautiful view on campus.

The Idaho Center auditorium.

Proud parents

Final tour of campus area.  Parting is such sweet sorrow.