Monday, January 2, 2023

December 2022

Andrea came up for mom's birthday with this cake and we all ate at Costa Vida to celebrate.
We drove to Andrea's house and spent the night and then took off for Long Beach and the cruise port.
We made it in perfect time to get on the ship, after visiting a couple Walmart pharmacies.
We ate, swam, got in the hot tub, showered, and put all our stuff away in the drawers and closet.
The view out our porthole window in our room.
Up on deck looking at everything they have for us to do, it was windy and cool.
We got in a wicker bed and watched the sun setting.
Lana and I trying to get warm.
Sunday morning we had Sunday school class.

We went to Cabo on a boat and went to Medano beach.
Walking on the beach.
Some advertizing we thought was funny.
Lana, Duane, and I got massages here on the beach, it was awesome!
Going back to the ship.
Mazatlan
The main dining room before everyone fills it up.
Playing Skip bo at the 11th floor food court.
Some of the ice skaters in their show, they were great.
A newlywed show with 3 couples.
One of the waterslides on the ship. We played miniture golf, abs class, worked out, and trivia competitions. Duane and I went ice skating where I fell and hurt my back.
Another massage on the beach at Puerto Villarta.
The view from the 7th floor library and game room.
Most of our LDS group onboard Royal Caribbean.

Cake at the last dinner on the ship.
We got gas in Las Vegas and they had a grand opening until 6pm and we happened to hit it. We got free shirts, hats, glasses, water, playing cards, and gummy bears.
Celebrated Alan's birthday at Debi and Tom's, tacos, icream, and brownies.
Making rolls for Christmas linner. Debi, Tom, Ryan, Grammy, and gpa came.
Mom and dad opening Christmas gifts.

Friday, December 2, 2022

November 2022

We helped take care of the boys while Whitney and Stephen did their movie, Go West. The boys were in the circus scene.
They looked great in their old fashioned clothes.
Adam was a mime, in between scenes everyone went in the tents to warm up.
Chad brought our whole family to Ashleigh, Ryleigh, and Baylee's play, Willy Wonka. Eating soup.
Play practice with Ash as Frau. Gloop, Ryleigh as Veruca Salt, and Baylee as an Oompa-Loompa.

Waiting for the play to begin.

Back stage, after the play.

Here we are together!

Hot tub.
Pasco airport waiting for the plane to Salt Lake City.
Putting Christmas decorations out.
Thanksgiving turkey trot in the neighborhood.
Hot chocolate, cider, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and cinnamon banana muffins after finishing.
Picture of most of the participants.
Thanksgiving lunch at our house.
We put Christmas up at mom and dad's house.
Mom really appreciated it, she couldn't remember having them up last year.
Family pics for our news letter.
Justin was with the boys the whole week and then saw them 2 days in Provo.
Jamie's crew.
We took mom and dad to Pratt Call's house in Toquerville, we saw most of his siblings. Becky, Sandra(John), Pratt(Charlene), Robert, and Dana(Patricia). It was fun getting to know them and hear stories about Mexico and family.

Saturday, November 5, 2022

October 2022

Cleaning and packing at the Jessup home before conference begins.
Karyn singing in the choir.
We got 2 hail storms Saturday.

We flew to Cabo San Lucas with the Nufers. From our balcony every night we had fireworks.
On Medano beach looking towards the Marina.
Eating dinner at Tobascos on the beach.
Our boat tour to Pelican and Lover's beach. Feeding the seals on the back of the boat.
Lots of fish, some of these are called Mexican Piranha.
Lots of seals resting on the rocks.
The arch and we saw lands' end- a very small rock jutting out of the water.
On Pelican beach, which was loaded with pelicans.

Snorkeling- when the pelicans came the fish darted around very fast and bumped into you, so cool!
Eating lunch at our favorite restaurtant in town, Taco Guss.
Halloween store in front of Walmart that we walked by almost everyday so we could buy water.
Don Cooper's friends Hector and Luis.
Sunrise over Medano beach.
All packed and waiting for our taxi to the airport. Good-bye Cabo, we really enjoyed our visit.
Took mom and dad to Provo to seal Kerri and Lucinda. We stopped and saw Aunt Jane for 30 minutes.
Kerri's children with Andrea and mom, and Julia's boyfriend.
Newly sealed at Provo City center.
Mom and Dad Call.
Babysitting the  boys, George didn't feel so good this evening and took a nap.
2 days later, Arthur didn't feel well and took a nap on the couch.
Dressed to be parents of Natalie in JK Studios new movie, Go West.
Make-up and hair done, waiting for our scene in a cabin at This is the Place.
Our handcart with grandchildren of Natalie.
The Prices came to town and we visited a couple of hours.