Family Get-together

Last Saturday we had a little get-together over at Reed and Lorraine's home at Bear Lake West.  All of my siblings were there.  It was good to see them and enjoy a little time together.  We had a great meal and always enjoy the wonderful views from their place.  Reed and Lorraine truly live in a gorgeous place, especially at this time of the year when the leaves are putting on their autumn colors.  I want to go back through Logan Canyon and then hike along the ridge above Bear Lake west and on to the South in about a week when the colors are at their peak.  It is truly a magnificent sight.  I'll send a few pictures (imagine that) later. I hope the skies are clear with just a few fluffy clouds floating on the horizon. Am I picky or what?

Yesterday, I went over to Montpelier to do a little yard work and a small repair job on the carport roof at the house.  The sale looks like it's still a go, though we haven't signed the papers or recieved payment.  I wont count my chickens until they are hatched, but we are encouraged.  They are even tearing down one of the homes to make room for the new business which will be involved in the 1031 exchange of which the sale of our home is a part.  I'll miss the place.  The people up there have had a big impact in our lives and the lives of our family.

Biker Dudes

LOTAJA IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Who'd have guessed it would have turned out like this when we bought those first little bicycles and taught them how to ride up and down Second Street in Montpelier about 35 years ago?  Now they are turning gray and getting ready for LOTAJA (206 miles from Logan to Jackson.) UHHG!

Will  it go like this?  Notice the back tire.

Will it go like this, brothers riding together for a cause?

Or will it go like this?  Early onset Hypothermia and waiting for the ambulance?  Let's hope not!!!

Irregardless, we are proud of them.  What I wouldn't give to be in that kind of shape!  We wish you well!!!

The Baptism Kids

Saturday, September 5th was a special day in our family.  Our two eight year olds were baptized by their fathers.  They became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and recieived the gift of the Holy Ghost.  This is a very important first step and we are so very proud of both of you.  Unfortunately, we haven't learned how to be in two places at one time, so we took the easy way out and went to Ethan's baaptism in Hyrum, but you Colorado Eborn's can rest assured that are large part of our hearts and minds were in Pueblo with Halle and her family.  We love you both very much and hope you will always remember this special day in your lives.

Another Day in Paradise

We decided to take a little vacation trip to Yellowstone Park this past week.  Of course we have been there before, but it never ceases to amaze me who beautiful and powerful this earth really is.  I think I could spend months in the Park and never see all there is to see or do all the things I'd like to do.  We didn't have to rough it at all as we stayed at Worldmark West Yellowstone, which was a wonderful facility located right at the entrance of the Park.

We stayed the first night with Brenda and Dean in St. Anthony.  It was good to see them and we enjoyed our visit.  They suggested that we take the Scenic Byway on the way to West Yellowstone, which we did.

The picture above is of Iris at Mesa Falls on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River.

As we drove through Island Park and Yellowstone and saw the beautiful rivers and lakes, I found myself making mental plans for another trip, with the only agenda being fly fishing.  I wonder if I could talk anyone into going with me.

While we were in Yellowstone I was able to get "high" with my Sweetheart.  Really high.  Of course being with her is always a high for me.

We traveled in our vintage "Pimpmobile".  It beat the heck out of a covered wagon.

Here is my Georgia Peach coming down the stairway at Worldmark West Yellowstone.

A trip to Yellowstone would not be complete without a stop at Old Faithful. 

The hot pots and geysers seemed to be especially colorful this time around

The Artist  here certainly knew what He was doing.  Just amazingly beautiful.

The same artist created the love of my life.  I am so greatful.

I wonder how many hungry trout are  lurking in these waters.

We didn't camp here, but I had fond memories of staying here with some of the grandkids a couple of years ago.  Last time I took a picture of Maddie B by this sign.  This time I made Iris pose.  Can you remember the marshallows stuck to your smiling face at our camp here, Maddie?

Here I am at the overlook of Upper Mesa Falls.

A little man made intrusion into the beauties of nature, but can you imagine a more beautiful setting for a boat ride.  This picture shows the Marina at Colter Bay on Jackson Lake and Mount Moran in the background.