Six Girls and One Boy

Framed Pencil drawing of my father drawn
years ago when he was in the Idaho State Senate--
framed for his 85th birthday!

Another gift--scrapbook from our cruise together
in January

Doug and Heather

ST. GEORGE TRIP WITH TOM- April 25-27, 2008

Doug and I drove to St. George for a final walk through for the house we purchased (that Andrea and Matt are going to rent). Tom came along because Hillary had gone to Virginia a week before Tom met up with them. We had a wonderful weekend spending one-on-one time with Tom, something we hadn't done since we took him to the MTC before his mission. He is a great son and very adventurous, which is good for us because he keeps us active! He took us to Zion's National Park on Saturday where we took the tram into the canyon, hiked the Weeping Rock Trail to a waterfall and Emerald Pools and just enjoyed the beauties of the park.

Tom keeps us moving!

Weeping Rock is a short 10-minute walk to a lovely
seeping alcove with beautiful hanging gardens and light
sprinkling waterfalls.

Weeping Rock

Joyce and Doug on the trail

Fun picture!!!

Bridge at the start of our hike

Tom is so creative with his picture taking!!

Tom likes to take pictures, but doesn't like people
to take pictures of him.

The Great White Throne

ADAM'S USU GRADUATION - MAY 3, 2008

Adam graduated from USU in Mechanical/aeronautical engineering on May 3. Doug, Joyce and Rita traveled to Logan for the big event. Adam has accepted a civilian job as a nuclear engineer at Puget Sound Naval Base in Bremerton, Washington, and will begin his job on June 23. We are excited for their adventure, but will miss having them so close to Centerville. Adam and Ashley are flying there the first part of June to find a place to live.

Marching in for the services

Adam carrying McKay across the stage after receiving

his degree. They even announced McKay's name along

with Adam's.

Adam was diligent in keeping up with his studies

and working all through McKay's four months

in Primary Children's Hospital and the challenges since

then. He never gave up and we are so proud of him!

Grandpa and Ruby during the graduation services

McKay during the services

Happy little family!

Doug and Joyce with the Hyde's

Adam's senior project

Outside the engineering building

Ruby at their home after the graduation

MATT'S LAW SCHOOL GRADUATION - MAY 10, 2008
Doug and Joyce flew to Indianapolis on May 8 to attend Matt's law school graduation. Matt's parents, along with his sister Val, also attended. Matt has accepted a job with Gallian, Wilcox, Welker, Olson & Beckstrom, L.C. in St. George, Utah, and will begin May 21. We helped them pack up the last of their belongings and then Doug and Matt drove the rental truck 25 hours to Utah. Andrea, Abby and I flew home. We are so excited to have them living closer, but will miss visiting them and their home with its beautiful setting in Indianapolis.