Abby's Birthday

 Abby came in to town to work with her students who are raising guide dogs.  KSL News went to Pleasant Grove on Saturday morning to do a news clip on the program and to film the students training and working with the labs.  We are all anxious to see the clip and hopefully other schools will want to join in and be a part of raising these amazing dogs for the blind.  While Abby was here, we celebrated her birthday.  Annie called and asked if we could have Abby's birthday dinner at our home.  Abby requested, marinated chicken, corn, baked potatoes with all the accessories.  For dessert Annie had made a chocolate cake with ice cream.  So delicious!

Cute picture as Abby is heading out the door to catch her flight back to LA.  We love you Abby and a very happy birthday!

70 Amazing Years

Saturday found the Gertsons and Neal and Jeannine in Heber to celebrate Susan's 70th birthday.  What a fun day we had.  Lynda Ann and I along with Susan's sister, Mary, invited the people that we knew Susan would want to celebrate with.  We had 26 family and friends who showed up at Don Pedro's to honor her.  And, of course, we had the waiters sing happy birthday to her and put on the Mexican Sombrero.  We knew she would hate it but we also knew that she would be a good sport and wear it while we all joined in to sing happy birthday to her.  Fun had by all who came.

I will try and name all the people starting with Neal, Susan, Ian, Robin, Lynn, Carolyn, Keith, Mary, Cierra, Kaden, Sandy, Becky, Christopher, Sara, Anna, Donavon, Dallas, Alex, Hayley, Lynda, Andrew, Mallory, Jeffrey and me taking the picture.  

A toast to an amazing niece, aunt, cousin, sister and friend.  You have been such an incredible positive influence in our lives and we love you!  Happy 70 years!  You wear it well.  
 

Lunch and Games

 Lynda Ann, Jeff and Emmi are on a 10 day trip to Japan for Emmi's 30th birthday celebration.  While they were gone I invited Mallory and Andrew to come in for a late lunch and games.  We decided on Chili's as our choice of an eating establishment.  Had a great lunch and then headed back home for games.  We played the Four Handed Game.  Mallory had never played it before but she caught on very quickly.  We had such a good time and it was so much fun to be with both of them.  

I sent them a text telling them thanks for coming and what a fun time I had with them.  Mallory sent back a text with this picture and said, "I love you both so much!!  How could I not, you're both adorable!"