HEIDI

Heidi finally made it to the cabin. The weather wasn't all that great but we had a good time anyway.
She didn't even roll it!
Heidi and the dogs enjoying our massive lawn!!

HEIDI AND GUY

Finally got a picture of Heidi and Guy!!

BOISE

We spent a couple of days in Boise running errands and visiting with friends and relatives. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time!!
I had lunch with my good friend, Eileen, at the Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Boise. The food was really good and it was wonderful spending time with her.
Dinner at the Brick Oven Bistro with (left to right) Heidi, Hope, Gracie (my niece), me, Loren and Brett.
A great picture of Brett and Loren.
Cool shot of Gracie. I am so glad she was able to join us for dinner!!
Heidi and Gracie.

THE GARAGE IS DONE!!!

Loren finished the last of the siding yesterday and it looks amazing!! One more big project out of the way. We might actually be able to play and act like retired folks next summer.

A LITTLE BRAGGING....

Just had to do a little bragging. Loren quit smoking one year ago today (September 15, 2007) and I quit June 2, 2007. Needless to say, we are quite proud of ourselves!! Can't believe it took us so long, but better late than never.

SHOWCASE

Loren finally got the showcase completed and it looks wonderful!! Since we will be heading to Yuma soon, we didn't spend a great deal of time figuring out what to display but the pictures below will give you an idea of what it can look like. Loren's creativity never ceases to amaze me!

LEXUS ON STEROIDS

We finally got gravel on the road to the house! However, we realized that my car would always have problems getting up the road so decided I needed to go back to an SUV. After lots of internet studying and shopping we finally decided on a 2006 Lexus GX 470. Hopefully we won't have to look at buying another vehicle for a long time!! Please note: My car is parked in front of the garage, not at the bottom of the hill!!!!

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.