Pioneer-Day Week

On Tuesday, two days before Pioneer Day, we had a quick visit from some of the cousins. They were here for various reasons, including a kids camp for their offspring at Hank and Colette's cabin. That same day Anna and kids were in town for some swimming at Emily's. She was joined by Jennette Smith Fennimore who popped in for a short visit after the swim. Probably because of the swim, the binkers were STARVING! So we whipped up a big batch of pancakes, which were devoured instantly (they each ate at least six), necessitating a second batch.

Matt, Michelle, Katy, Megan and Bronwen (sp.?)

Jennette and Anna

On Wednesday, the day before Pioneer Day, Debby and Alison flew back into town. They were anxious for supper at La Casita, and we are not ones to complain about that. We were joined by Hilary's mother-in-law, Chris Brown, who is here caring for her son James who is recovering from an accident. Katie Brown, Hilary's sister-in-law also joined us.

Alison, Chris, Kris, Katy, Katie, and Debby

On Thursday, 24 July, Pioneer day, we hung the British flag to celebrate our British pioneer ancestors -- they were, after all, leaving the USA behind, and the US flag didn't seem quite right. We had a late pancake breakfast before heading to SLC with the Gibbs to see Moon at the Broadway. The movie was good and we topped the outing off with supper at Greek Souvlaki. Katy and Alison headed to Logan to do some organizing in Alison's room there. Debby, Kris, and I returned to Provo. Arriving home, we found all the chilluns waiting for us in the front yard, and the rest of the evening was spent visiting with them and inspecting the chickens at Millie and Colton's house.

Pancakes twice in one week

Debby and Kris ready to roll

The Broadway Theater in SLC

I liked this film

A lovely Pioneer-Day evening

Checking out and feeding the chickens

Saturday afternoon we drove to Perry (Brigham City) to meet Katy and Alison for supper at Maddox after their organization project. The food was very delicious, especially the rolls and corn pones. After supper we swapped car contents: we loaded Alison's discards (destined for DI) into our car and transferred luggage to Debby's rental car as we parted company. Deb and Alison were headed north to Boise for a gathering of Debby's family, and we returned home to Provo via Ogden. We stopped to have a look at Ogden's temple square. The temple is almost like Provo's, and the Tabernacle looks more like a temple. The tabernacle, designed by Fred L. Markham, was dedicated in 1956. Fred was father's lifelong missionary friend, school friend, and back-door relative as he married father's cousin.

Ready to head north and south

Ogden Temple: Provo's twin

Ogden Tabernacle looks more like a temple
than the temple

Sunday the family gathered at Phillip and Meagan's house for dinner. It was delicious with chicken penne pesto and shrimp scampi. At 7:00 we dashed off before their home teachers arrived. After all, who wants more than one home teaching message in a month?

Meagan was much happier than she appears

The binkers enjoying the Sunday meal

All things considered, it was a pretty fun week. Things should be slower now, but I will keep you posted.

That's all for now.

OXO,

D.