Come To Zion

This past week was spring break for the kids. This year we decided that it would be a great time for a vacation. You see spring in Star Valley is 'snow' much fun! We picked a warmer clime to spend a few days. We decided to go to Zion National Park. Some how we talked Ashley into coming along. We met up with Ashley, in Ely, at Grandpa and ma Howes' house. From there we traveled to St. George and Zion.




Along the way we stopped at the Salt Flats. The boys seem to have a blast each time we take a break on the Flats.








Near Panaca Nevada we stopped for a break at Cathedral Gorge. It was sunny, but windy.

Angela Enjoying the View

Ruby

Wesley, Ruby, Ashley, and Mellany




Wesley, Ashley, and Mellany

We arrived at Zion Wednesday afternoon. We checked into are motel room and relaxed!

From the Deck of Our Motel Room

From the Front of the Motel

Thursday we spent hiking the trails in the park.

Mellany, Spencer, Ruby, Wesley, and Preston - Watching a Deer Feed

Ruby, Spencer, Me, Mellany, Preston, Ashley, and Wesley

Angela, Spencer and Preston

Near Lower Emerald Pool

Preston, Ruby, Wesley, and Spencer - On the Trail to the Narrows

Preston, Ruby and Spencer - Middle Emerald Pool

Wesley and Ashley, Middle Emerald Pool

Saturday we visited a Dinosaur Muesem on Johnson Farm, in St. George.

Spencer and Preston

Wesley, Ruby, Mellany, Spencer and Preston

Spencer and Preston

Photos taken: March 31, April 1, April 2, April 3, and April 4, 2009 By: Craig, Angela, and Ruby

Thanksgiving Trip

We traveled 1,500 miles over the Thanksgiving holiday. We drove to Twin Falls Idaho Tuesday night after I got off of work. Wednesday we drove to Fallon. We had Thanksgiving dinner at Grandpa and Grandma Wooners house.

Ruby Mashes the Spuds!

Glen Carves the Bird



Grandma Made the Best Dinner Ever!




Ashley and Melissa Laughing at ME!





Wesley and Mellany Behind Bars!

Preston Chowin Down

Mellany and Wesley Finishing Up

Photos taken: November 27, 2008

Fun in Fallon

We had a great time in Fallon. Seeing Grandma and Grandpa was a highlight of the trip! Especially for the kids. And seeing Ashley and the Grand babies was awesome! We also got to see Glen and Melissa, and James and Eddy. We certainly enjoyed our stay.


Whenever we go back to Fallon we always drive by our old house. It is kind of nostalgic. We have been gone 4 years now, and we have to laugh, the mail box still says 'Howes'.

Ashley on her laptop! Surely she is visiting the 'House of Howes'!

Mellany has her own door! Actually she has to share it with the dogs. Isn't she a cutie?

Where else would you find boys, but playing in the dirt. Spencer, Preston and Wesley having fun getting dirty.

And what a meal we had at the Chinese buffet! Great food and a great time!

Photos taken: August 10, 11 and 12 - 2008

1,600 Miles in Eight Days

I haven't posted for some time, and I have some catching up to do. Last week we were on vacation. We traveled over 1,600 miles over a span of 8 days, and visited relatives all along the way.

Our journey began on Saturday the 9th of August as we traveled from Star Valley to Carlin Nevada. We spent the night there at the Comfort Inn, at a very reduced rate, thanks to Jessica! Thanks again Jessie. We visited breifly with niece Jessica and Brother Jared.

On the 10th we traveled to Fallon Nevada. We stayed in Fallon two nights at the Super 8 motel, again at a reduced rate. Thanks to Wesley! We visited Grandma and Grandpa Wooner, along with Uncle James and Eddy. We also spent time with Ashley, Wesley, and Mellany. What fun we had in Fallon. On Monday we drove to Reno and back and had lunch with Melissa and Glen. It was great to see them again so soon!

Late Tuesday we made the journey back across Nevada, this time on HWY 50 to Ely. We stayed 3 nights with Grandma and Grandpa Howes. Randy, Jared, Trent, Jay and I poured 7 yards of concrete for Grandpa's driveway, and we went out and cut and hauled home 10 pickup loads of wood for Grandpa! you may remember he had an accident earlier this year, so us boys are taking care of his heavy work this summer.

Friday the 15th we drove to SLC and stayed at the Airport Comfort Inn. The kids loved the swimming pool there! And Finally Saturday we made the journey home, via Logan, and Preston Idaho.

I will begin to post photo's over the next few days of the trip!

Kids and Grandkids All Together

While in Ely there was a brief time that we had all the kids and grandkids together!

Left to Right: Grandpa Howes, Wesley, Melissa, Spencer, Ashley, Alec, Preston, Carson, Ruby, Mellany, and Grandma Howes

Left to Right: Wesley, Melissa, Spencer, Angela, Alec, Ashley, Preston, Carson, Ruby, Mellany, and Me.

Photos: June 1, 2008 Bottom photo by: Grandpa Howes

Pics of the Grandkids!

I love getting photo's from family and friends, and I really love it when it is the grandkids!

Ashley, Wes, Mellany and Wesley

Mellany

Mellany

Wesley

Wesley

Mellany, Wesley

Now are those not the cutest kids you ever saw?