Our Summer

This summer has been full of adventure and fun. We took a trip to Ohio to celebrate our country and spend time with David and Todd and their families. We also stopped in Kirtland, Niagra Falls, and The Corning Glass Museum on our way home. We brought home an unexpected souvenir for Bob - a Kidney Stone!! After a couple of weeks it has subsided just in time for him to have eye surgery for a detached retina in his left eye. In the spring he had cateract surgery on both eyes as well. He seems to be on the mend now. We know everyone has to die someday but we didn't realize it happened "one part at a time" and started so soon!!!! Hope you enjoy these pictures of our fun trip.

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things!

Gramma and Grandpa-Their Family
Todd and Aubrey-Their New House
and their girls.


Ella and Molly-Playing beach in their new backyard.

Audrey- Reading



Braxton-Drawing





Cameron-His cool train track
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Hudson -Eating Mommy's Chocolate Chip Cookies!

The "Boys"- Golfing

Parade, Cookout, and Fireworks!

Audrey and Cam
The "Sparkler Dance"

Cam and Braxton


Ella





Molly (Grandpa where is your sparkler?)


Hudson in the background wondering what is going on??






The Brothers

Getting a good seat for the show. Molly is looking up

wondering where are all the fireworks?

Five Little Monkeys sitting on the wall.

Where is the food Uncle Dave?

Audrey and Grandpa cool shades.

The "Smith Clan" Hudson, Sheila, Cam, Braxton,

Audrey and David

The Grand Ole Flag!!!

Audrey's All Star Game

Hudson cheering for his big sister.
It's a great hit but don't watch the ball Audrey!! RUN.......

Ready for anything coming her way.

Proud Mom and Dad and their cameras!!!

A smile and a pose for Gramma

Braxton's Tae Kwon Do

Look at this great form!!


Safety Gear for hand to hand Combat!!!

The Karate Kid better move over!!!

Our Trip Home

The Village of Kirtland and the visitors center.





This room in the Whitney Store was the headquarters of the church for a time. Joseph also worked on the revelations here on this table.





The room where Joseph Smith instructed the brethren in The School of the Prophets



The Beautiful Kirtland Temple

On the Maid of the Mist boat. It was fantastic-we went right up to the Falls. What a view to look up at all that water tumbling over the edge.

Fancy Rain Gear and we needed it. The "mist" can soak you.

Looking over the falls from the street.

Tanya

Bob

From left to right -the American Falls, the narrow Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe or Canadian Falls.

The American Falls

Corning Glass Museum was very interesting

with modern pieces, many very old museum pieces, science and technology of glass making and of course a GIFT SHOP!

How's this for a punch bowl? Too bad we don't have another wedding !!!