Poppers are always a favorite
Katy, Zoe, and Kris with the ancestral flag
Smoke bombs make the troops very happyYesterday, Wednesday, 26 July was the Hastings last full day in Utah. Hank and Colette invited us all up for lunch at their great cabin. Rain from the previous night made for an extremely reluctant fire, but we eventually were able to get the wienies properly roasted. Everyone had a great time -- it was kind of H&C to invite us.
Roasters at the ready
A fun picnic on the deck
Those who participatedThat evening we went to Smash Burger for supper. When we left Provo it was raining and when we left Orem to return home, it was raining. By the time we reached our old house on 1200 East, it was pouring buckets! The storm drains couldn't even begin to handle the runoff and the manhole covers were gushing like geysers. (Katy Kathryn would have loved it.) As we rounded the corner we could see dumpsters moving freely down the street as if they were boats. Phillip and Ann waded in and kept them from floating to Springville. Scouty's birthday party, scheduled to be held in the park, moved indoors to Katy Kathleen's. After the party, the kids (and their mom and Aunt Courtney) wanted one last canal walk. Everywhere along the way we could see evidence of the massive storm which had passed and left us a beautiful evening. At the finish, Auntie Courtney regaled the kids with ice cream from the Creamery.
The binkers enjoying the flood
Phillip pulled the dumpsters from harms way
Colton's post-party bubbles were an attractivedistraction from our canal walk
A new post-storm lake on 800 North near the Botany Pond
One last adventure on (in) the canal
The Hastings on their last evening in ProvoToday around 11:00 AM, the Hastings set off on a return cross-country road trip to Virginia. Courtney will be copilot on this flight. We have LOVED having them and we are experiencing empty-house syndrome this afternoon. We are drowning our sorrows in the washing machine, as we expect the Boynton girls from Gilbert later today. The Happiness Hotel will be full once more.
Goodbye geese (or is it gooses?)
Headed up the road that leads eventually to VirginiaWe are excited to have these great kids nearer -- let's say just over the mountains, a short drive from here. Short is, of course, a relative term, but we are chuffed nonetheless.
That's all for now.
OXO
D.
That's all for now.
OXO
D.
6 comments:
Looks like a fun Pioneer day! The sky fireworks are so fun! The rain storm looks like even more fun! WOW!
What a great month you had!
Wow, what a rain! You seem to be having endless fun with your summer comings and goings.
Oh I would have loved that rain storm!! Also, I believe the plural for goose is goosen. I miss you all and wish I could have just stayed on forever...
That rainstorm was splendid. Since I love destruction movies so much, this was a greatly-appreciated safe, real-life adventure. Thanks for letting me stay a couple nights. It's always a pleasure. Hope to be back soon!
That storm was one of the best things that could have happened. It was the best of the best kind of months. Thanks for letting us come and overstay our welcome. I felt so much like Lizzy visiting Charlotte Collins nee Lucas.....a long long stay. Perfect. Miss you all like crazy now.
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