Greater Simpson Family Reunion

The greater Simpson reunion is always in Star Valley Wyo. and this year our family (Jim & Thelma decendants) were in charge. Marlynn did an incredible job on the food. We just got to help cook and clean up. Gordon was the entertainment, auctioneer and bingo master. Neil did kids activities, Gil set up the zip line and I got to visit and enjoy every minute.
Look who arrived late on Friday night- James feet were longer than the bed, but we were happy just to see Jessi and James smiling faces (when they got up).

Everyone pitches in to help.
even me. I didn't get any shells in the eggs either.
and the hugs and smiles were worth it! (Stacy)

Intermittant Springs

In Star Valley, close to where we were having a family reunion, Jessi and James heard of an easy hike (stroll) to a spring that turns it's self on and off on a regular basis- so we went to check it out. This is the trail head.
And the water tumbling down from the spring
And Gil and I checking out the source. Man made cover- they have pipes in the cave and use it as a source for some of the Afton water supply. This was when the flow had almost stopped. A few minuets later, the water was flowing over the rocks where Gil's feet are - and only the larger rocks were out of the water to use as stepping stones.
Jessi at the bottom where the two creeks join. My first and only hike this summer and I am thankful that I got to go!

Favorite Summer Activities

Ellie crawling under the desk
Carter ready to go back packing
Jake eating yoghurt
Hallies first lost tooth
Tyler into archery

And I had to miss this!

It is time for our annual backpacking trip and I missed it. Couldn't lift my pack up, so I got to stay home and visit with my sister and parents. I got the photo's and the hugs so I think I got a good deal after all. Too bad my pictures of Jan's family were fuzzy- But she brought the most wonderful produce. Zuchinni - cukes, tomatoes and yummy rhubarb muffins. Life is great! Thanks Janeal & Mike!

August Mud Party

We found a new use for our dirt pasture: Mud Volleyball. Actually the YM/YW arranged to play on our dirt. Kurt did a wonderful Job watering the mud and laying out the courts and the YM/YW did the rest.
Tyler and Christy were in fine form and spent the evening taking a mud bath and washing it off. FUN FUN FUN

Birthday Present

Jessi made this wonderful bag for me to use for my scriptures and other fun stuff. She made it just for me and I love it.

The longest week

On July 27th I went in for the final surgery - time to get things put back together! It turned into one of the longest weeks of my life! I didn't get to go home until Saturday August 1st, but thanks to my visiters I survived! Here Emma, Tyler and Aspen cheer me up. Aspen brought me a can of root-beer which turned out to be just the perfect thing to get the gastro-intestinal tract moving!Here Bree, McKayla and Carter help me take the pole for a walk. It was great to have these helpers make it easier for me!