Labor Day Camping

Tyson and I went camping for a few days over Labor Day weekend. We were at Manti Community Campground in Manti Le Salle National Park

So before we even got to our campground, we went to a session in the Manti Temple. It was a live session and it was absolutely beautiful! It's such a small town that there isn't even a stop light, so it's just astounding to see this huge, beautiful building as you drive into town.

Our humble little campground that consisted of a little plateau cut out of a hill made of bushes. 8 people and 2 cars are supposed to be able to fit.... But we made it a cozy home for 2 days and loved every minute of it!

On the way home, we were stopped for a cattle drive, right down the highway. All these cows were driven right down the road, right toward our car! It was awesome!

The view from out our front windshield. You can see the back of the SUV in front of us.

The cowboy driving them from the back.

And lastly, an amazing porch hahaha. Looong story! :D Overall it was a great trip and we had a fun time together! Hope you all are doing great!

Alan's B-Day

Hey everybody,  Don't forget to call Alan and wish him a happy "37" this Saturday the 17th.

Labor Day Trip to Justin and Brittney's

We went down to Justin's for Labor Day.  Had a great time not doing much but sitting around and visiting and doing some odds and ends.  Went out to an apple orchard and picked a bunch.  Brought home some Honey Crisp that were the best I've tasted.  Took some pics of Ethan that I wanted to share.  Enjoy.  Love Dad

Weird Colors due to camera settings

2011 Christmas Gift Exchange

Forrest ---->>> Brittney
Carene ---->>> Tyson

Alan ---->>>  Brandon

Becca ---->>> Carene

Justin ---->>>   Adam

Brittney ---->>>Becca

Sarissa ---->>> Justin

Adam ---->>> Alan

Dara ---->>> Sarissa

Tyson ---->>> Kalie

Kalie ---->>> Forrest

Brandon ---->>> Dara  

Be respectful of everyone's budget - LIMIT $12 - Feel free to go GREEN!        

Kalie and Brandon's Wedding photos

Hey everyone, now that the wedding is over, it's time to blog about it.  I hope a good time was had by all.  Mom and I really appreciate everyone's efforts to help.  Thanks to Carene and Alan for hosting many of us at their home, pick up and drop off at the airport, food, fun with the Kids, etc.  Thanks to Justin and Brittany for using vacation time to fly out and bring Ethan and the Baby girl with them.  Kudos to Forrest for coming and also helping out at home.  Dara and Tyson for also hosting and Feeding people.  To Rissa and Adam for coming over to Wisconsin-a  long drive and extra bathroom breaks for Riss.  So here are a few pics.  Enjoy

Sarissa and Adams visit for the weekend

Sarissa and Adam were in town for a wedding and a funeral (oops I mean a baby shower).  Perhaps the funeral reference is appropriate because life as they know it is about to come to an abrupt end (Death to the DINKS) as they know it.  Enjoy the pics.  Love Dad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie Krill, Erin Meyers, Rissa, and Emily Dalton at Rissa's baby shower

Becca, Mom and Rissa with Jessica Gronbeck and Sis. Russel who planned the party.

I had a couple of wise cracks for this but thought I better leave it alone.  It stands by itself.

Grandma and Grandpa K with Becca

Becca July 2011

Rissa and Adam in new vehicle

Rissa and Adam with his "Romin" hands

Becca and Adam July 2011

It was fun to have them here.  We are missing them already and this is posted before they would be home as I promised Rissa.  Anything else going on out there?  Love Mom and Dad

Grandma and Grandpa's Garden and water system July 2011

 Our garden July 2011

 A View of the Terrace Area

 A view from the hill

 This is an overall view of the storage system.  Note there are 2 tanks with a capacity of 275 gallons each.  You can see the water level.  It's about 1/4 full.

 A  closer view of the tanks.  Note the valves and filter system (the black tube are attached to the green hose).  It takes about 4-5 inches of rain to fill both barrels.  The rain is collected from the roof of the house and everything works by gravity.  When the system is full the water is redirected back to the down spouts.  When I open the valve, it gravity feeds into the drip system to water the garden.
 

 You can see the drip lines laid out to water the plants

Potato Patch, mixed w/ a couple of acorn squash

 Pond and Strawberry patch (upper right corner)

Herb garden

Things are starting to get pretty dry here.  We are praying for more rain and some cooler weather.