Katie's New Purse

After seeing Katie's well-loved purse in tatters, I decided to make her a Birdie Sling from Amy Butler's array of purse patterns. Here is Marnie showing it off before I ship it away. School starts on Monday down at BYU, so she has to have it soon!

Back to Philmont

 We are excited to be back in New Mexico at Philmont again. During the day, I get to play with women on a High Cope course. Have you ever climbed telephone poles and stood on the top? Walked across a wire 30' high? It's so fun.

Calvin and Frazier in their group.

Always Bring Water.

Ah, the Land of Enchantment.

Western BBQ Night, including dancing.

Marnie hung out with the granddaughter of the Philmont General Manager. She was just hanging out for fun.

Riding horses is one of the best parts of Philmont.

Katie made it to the top of the telephone pole and jumped off!

That's Katie way out there on Lover's Leap.

It's time to go home and rest.

Out on Lake Shoecraft

My friend Becky Kimball invited us to go swimming on the Lake with her ward's Young Women. We met at Jack Jenkin's home. So being over 100 degrees wasn't too bad! We swam with ducks, kayaked around the lake, and Jack lost his glasses. Not too bad!

Mariner Game

 After 2 weeks in and out of the hospital, I was ready to get some fresh air. Liz and Mike Turner asked us to go to a Mariner game. I was excited to go, but my body wasn't very strong. It was tough to walk very far without getting winded. We had wonderful seats by 1st base and over our dugout. What fun!

Gall Bladder Surgery

 I went in for an easy gall bladder surgery and ended back up in the hospital with incredible pain. Dr. T. Ochiai nicked something in the area and I am leaking bile fluid into my abdomen. The irony is that this same doctor saved Marnie's life after her appendix ruptured. However, it looks like laparoscopy is his downfall. With Marnie, he could open up her abdomen and solve the problem. I've so far talked with two of my friends who have had botched surgeries from this doctor. And the nurses call him "The Ripper." Thanks for that.

The problem with living at the hospital is that I lose the will to live. It is just frustrating that this pain cannot be solved. I don't like having visitors. I don't like walking around. And when Paul comes with the kids, it's more depressing. 

Happy Fourth of July!

We had a fabulous time with friends on the Fourth. The early morning ward breakfast was fun and then we spent the rest of the evening on the beach. For those who liked crab, the Pehrson's found plenty, but you know me...

Happy Birthday, Frazier

Celebrating his 15th Birthday on the 3rd, Frazier was a happy camper! For some reason we never have candles to put on his cake. All the other birthdays are Nov-Jan so we just don't remember. So we threw a whole bag of M&Ms instead.