Negro Volcano in Nicaragua

Hey everyone, this is one of the volcanos we saw when we went to pick up Bryan from his mission. Nancy, Keri and I went down to Nicaragua to pick up Bryan last October. We (See Keri and Bryan in the picture) hiked up to the top and slid down on a board. See the anteater we saw near the top!

Now that I know I can do this, I am in! Love you all. Paul

Why do they call them "glacier lilies"?

Lyn took this photo yesterday, the 24th of April, in our yard. And the blue flowers are native forget-me-nots or Wasatch bluebells, we're not sure. We're trying to nurture native plants that don't need watering, and these are our earliest bloomers after the little pink spring beauties.

Mom's back

Just talked to Mom (Sunday night), and I gather that you all talked with her over the weekend as well. I tried to explain, after she said she had gone to church today, that it's going to church that is hurting her back and that studies show that churchgoing is bad for the back; but she wouldn't listen to me. I showed her this figure and pointed out that problems with the transverse process are a direct result of the transsubstantiation that goes on when the bread and water are blessed. Again, she just laughed.

As I'm sure she told all of you, she's worried about being alone if she has to have an operation. I explained that some combination of Jill and Carol and I could surely care for her, and there are grandchildren around as well.

So, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

Nevada on Lyn's Birthday

Sore Back

My back hurts. I guess I'll have injections to help with the pain instead of surgery. Dr. Jeff suggested this. I guess I am an animal. He usually knows exactly what I need to do, so I will listen to his advise. I am doing exercises to strengthen my back, and Jeff suggested a medicine ball to do more while I watch TV. See you all at the family reunion in July. I love you very, very much. Love Mom

Family Reunion: Echo Basin

Is that Jeff on the horse? Must be old pictures!


Hi everyone,
Mom and I have booked our family reunion and put down money to rent 3 deluxe cabins at Echo Basin, located between Mancos and Durango, Colorado. Our reunion will be from Wednesday July 23 through Saturday July 26. Think about how much money you can give to mom to offset her cost of the reunion. She has generously given money to all of us to have this reunion. We hope you will put these dates on your calendar and see us there in July. Call or write to me if you have questions or concerns.
Echo Basin Dude Ranch has been around for a while and is rustic to say the least. Updates have been on-going, and I think this will be perfect for us.
Here is a website about Echo Basin and the surrounding attractions we might enjoy.

Let me know what you think!

Carol

http://www.echobasin.com/

Sunset: April 2