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Bradford Turns 20!

Didn't think a cake would survive the U.S. postal service...
but thought Scotcharoos might!

I know that Bradford doesn't like me to refer to him as such, but the baby of the family just turned 20! I can hardly believe it. He said he had an incredible day -- with much outpouring of thoughts and gifts. His certainly is loved. And, he has been transferred to Fayetteville, Arkansas! It's a larger town, I guess one could call it a city -- home of the Arkansas Razorbacks, University of Arkansas. He's also been made a Zone Leader....we are so proud of him! Go Bud! We love you.

Christian, the Lion

A most amazing video...have your tissues ready

Pinto's!!.....in Connecticut!

Yes, we do have friends in CT! At least we did last weekend! Tony and Petra and Adam came to visit. We had such fun..much too short. We did crosswords in the morning, swam, ate, played games and even got a chance to see Van Gogh's "Starry Night" at the Yale Art Museum. It felt so good to have them here...don't wait too long to come back!

Maine

Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain....literally awesome

Somesville, Maine

Boat show, Southwest Harbor

On a pier in "sweet light", Northeast Harbor

We (Chip, George, Annie and myself) traveled to Maine for a long weekend to visit Chip's father and his wife (Tim and Jane). They live on Mt. Desert Island...as in Bar Harbor. Lucky! It's absolutely stunning. We swam and boated and kayaked and paddled and even watched the sunrise. Thank you Tim and Jane for a spectacular weekend.

My Birthday!

I had a wonderful birthday....thanks to thoughtful friends and family. Gifts from my darling husband in the morning (including my trip to Utah in June..thanks baby!), lunch and a museum visit with Bet in the afternoon and then a picnic dinner on the beach. Thank you EVERYONE.

4th of July in Michigan

Michelle's baby shower....look at all her friends!

Neighborhood/ward Holiday Parade

Chris and Shell -- Lake Michigan beach

Sunset on Lake Michigan

Mom and Shell!

"Touchdown Jesus" Notre Dame

I enjoyed the 4th of July with Michelle and Chris in Michigan! I arrived on the 3rd and attended a shower for Michelle, given by her friends...and does she have a bunch of them! Then we traveled to a town called St. Joseph, right on Lake Michigan where we stayed with some friends of Shell's and watched the fireworks right on the lake! Once in a lifetime experience! Visited Notre Dame on the way home and later Shell and I made a new quilt for baby Zach! Thanks Chris and Shell for sharing your holiday with me!

The Power of One