Niagara and New York

Watkins Glen State Park
Joseph Smith Frame House
Palmyra Temple
My little "Maid of the Mist"
Kate checking out Niagara Falls

Just returned from another great trip. This time to see Niagara Falls and the Church history sites in New York. Such a beautiful area. I was jealous of all the lawns. Big and green lawns that didn't need to be watered. I love seeing the Church sites. I will think back to them all the time. Kate finally got use out of her passport when we crossed into Canada. No stamp though...

Case Dismissed!

Yesterday I went to court to fight my speeding ticket and won. I got a speeding ticket back in July. It's a hard story to explain, but let just say the speed posting wasn't clear. I had to talk to the city prosecutor on two different occasions, wait for the police report, and then appear in front of the judge. It was worth it end and it saved me 140$

Justice has been served!

Why so serious?
Checking out the north rim of the Grand Canyon
Making friends with the donkey
Excited beyond words

Last saturday Kate and I took a day trip with my parents to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Kate did well for being in the car the majority of the day. The canyon was beautiful, but there was a fire so it was a little smokey. Here are a few pictures of Kate from our excursion. (notice the one-side pigtail)

Injuries and the outdoors

This is so much better than the back seat!
Her glued together gash...ouch!!!


We were in Yellowstone for the 4th of July. One evening we went to Yellowstone Lake and roasted hotdogs and marshmallows. Kate had blast riding on her dad's shoulders and throwing rocks into the lake.

The injury story: Kate was on our back patio sitting(actually standing) on her rocking chair and it tipped over and she hit her forehead on the side of the house. It was bleeding like crazy. The docs looked at the cut and decided she didn't need stitches but would go ahead and glue her back together. I'm thankful it wasn't any worse and happy she will barely have a scar.

Picture of the Day!

Somehow she did this while in her carseat...

California Fun

Happy Birthday Konan!!!

Love'n the Land
mmmm salty...
Surfer Girl

The final stop Paris!!!

Tipsy Eiffel Tower

Paris was added to the itinerary last minute. We went to Disneyland Paris (random I know) and then we spent the evening walking the Champs Elysees and finally caping off our night at the Eiffel Tower. What perfect end to out trip! Then it was back home and back to Kate!