SHORT VISIT

Loren's mother, sisters, niece and great-niece drove up to the cabin today. It was really nice to see them all again!

Arlene, Julie (in back), Madora and Loren.

Four generations - Arlene, Madora, Callie, and Susan.

BUCK LAKE

Loren, David and Jonathan took a day trip to Buck Lake. Challenging hike but what beautiful country!!!

They brought home 11 beautiful trout that Loren fixed for dinner the next night - YUM!

FAMILY REUNION

David, Jonathan, Alyssa, Heidi, Loren and I attended my family reunion in Pocatello on August 2.

Loren, Rica and Zane.

David, Jonathan, Heidi, Alyssa, Loren and Rica.

David, Grandpa and Grandma Parris, and Heidi.

David was the high bidder on this item.

Jay and Sara, Zane, Jonathan, David, Coleen, Deb, Heidi and Alyssa.

GOOD TIMES!

David, Hope, Jonathan and Alyssa came up to visit and had a good time playing in the river and, of course, 4-wheeling. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed having them!

Loren and David installed all the RZR's fancy add-ons.

Gone Fishin'

David and Jonathan did a little fishing almost every evening.

McCall

David, Hope, Jonathan, Alyssa and I spent a day shopping and exploring McCall.

Chillin' Down at the River....

4-WHEELING!

NELSON'S ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER

Grandma Coleen with Meg and Papa Loren with Chase. We are so lucky to have such beautiful grandchildren!

Chad, Pam, Chase and Meg all dressed up and heading to McCall for Chad's 20 year reunion.

Rick and Loren getting started on the garage siding.

Loren and Brett.

Chad, Pam and Brett returning from an early morning hike.

Meg and Chase enjoying a movie in the new "media" room.

Taking the four-wheelers out is always a big hit!

Chase did his best to fill the river with rocks.

Meg and Rica became instant friends!

DAVID

David was here for a couple of days before heading to Pocatello to visit with family and friends. The weather was ideal so we took the four-wheelers up the mountain to the Buck Lake Trailhead. Beautiful country!!

Home Improvement

BEFORE . . .

...AND AFTER .

Installation of the new carpet, tile and wood burning stove has finally been completed and we absolutely love it. We are now working on the finishing touches and have actually started hanging some pictures.