Samantha Kay Brooks

On August 3 Samantha was Baptized by her father. She was such a beautiful girl that day, I loved her dress. I am so proud of her decision to be baptized and to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I hope she will always stay close to her Savior. I didn't get many pictures of those that attended, but here are a few and some more of beautiful Sam with friends and cousins.

Great Grandma Mangum, Grandma Brooks, Dad and Grandpa Brooks around Sam.

Samantha with Great Grandma Mangum.

Sam with her Schwab cousins

Beauties in the tree Addie, Sam and McKinley

Ellie and Sam

Jordanell Dam and a fun day

In June Mitch, Mark and families invited us to go with them to Jordanell Dam to have some fun in the water. Jack did some fishing and the boys got paddle boats for some fun time. The kids were afraid of the paddle boats at first but warmed up to them and had a great time. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of them on the paddle boats. Me I just enjoyed the scenery and the great company.

Mitch and Mark on boats

Denali, Sam, McKinley and Jackson

Mitch and Mark, Sam and Jackson in water

Mitch and Denali

Jack, Mitch and Me

It makes me smile.

One of our neighbors down the road planted their front yard in poppies this year. Every time I would go by it would make me smile. Loved the red, pink and green, just so fun.

Oh, the memories this brings

Got this off facebook. The memories it brings to the mind. Birthday Parties, Grandpa taking the kids to play, picnics, and just having someplace fun to play. What memories does it bring to you?

Larsen's Place

In June Mitch and Mare invited us and Mark's family to spent the weekend with them at the Larsen's home in the mountains east of Heber. It is a beautiful place and so nice to get away and be in the mountains. So thankful for Roberts willingness to share. When we are there we always see some deer out their windows. Look close and you can see them.

Sunset from front the deck, so beautiful.

More deer from the deck.

Denali thought she could eat faster with two forks.

The girls cash or at least pretend to.

A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That

Here are some pictures that I have taken this month that I like and they show you a little what we have been up to.

Jack likes to spend his time fishing.

While he fishes I read (he can't drive so I take him)

Kathy came to visit. We loved having her here.

Love this picture of Jack

One of our great sunsets.

Visit from some of our Grandkids, love when they come over.

Dinner with Mark's family.

Car show in Bountiful, which Jack always enjoys going to.

Picture I took from Mitch, I want to go there someday.

Wayne Wonderland

Two weeks ago Jack and I took a few days(he was feeling good)  and headed down to Wayne County to enjoy the beauty there and to do some fishing. Wayne County is where my folks grow up and where we always went on vacation so to me it feels like home. We had a great time even though the fishing was not good. Driving around brought back a lot of good memories for us.

On the way down the mountains were so green.

This is the view I had while Jack was fishing and I was reading.

If you look close you can see Jack as he is fishing at Bicknell Bottoms.

Pond by the famous Mill.

The Mill, Mom can remember going there as a little girl.

Love the red cliffs!!!! Looking towards Thousand Lake Mountain