Just a quick note to update everyone on Niels recovery process. He is still in a lot of pain and when we saw the dr. this past Wednesday, he said that would be the case for up to six months. He thinks the healing process is progressing and we do not have to go back again unless Niels feels there is a problem. He did say not to go crazy and do things like going four wheeling. So, what did he do, he told the kids we would go four wheeling yesterday. I put a stop to that really quick! He certainly has been a pain in the butt for the past few months but I hate to see him in pain and hope the dr. is off by a few months.
Prior to the appointment, we went to Vegas for a few days and picked up a bunch of Rose's doll molds since Ben brought out her kiln for me. It was 113 degrees the day after we got there and it didn't cool down much the whole time we were there. We were able to spend time with Lucy and Ron and Ben and Debbie. I even got a pedicure and manicure from Betty, Rose's neighbor, and did I feel pampered!
We were fortunate enough to have Emme with us for almost two full weeks and we really had a great time. Ben and Debbie came for a visit and we went fishing and she not only caught the first fish, she caught four more to boot! We went again a couple of days later with Damon and Erin and she caught a few more, but had more fun playing with Erin's son, Trayden. It was fun having all the company and we look forward to some time with Tristen and Jarek after Ragan and the two younger ones leave on the 4th. They have all been here, except for Tim, since we returned after Niels appointment in St. George. Ragan has been trying to show me what she does on her blogs, but it is all very confusing. I think I will stick to letting her do it all for me! After the 113 degree weather, Ragan has been freezing here at 87 degrees. She has been wearing a sweat shirt and socks during the day, crazy girl.
We also had other visitors to are hill. Two of the missionary couples we served with in Wyoming came to see us. Patsy and Veldon Seymore vacationed with us in Puerto Vallarta this winter and came here for four days. Our other friends, Jeanne and Danny Roth joined us and spent the night. We had a great time with a lot of laughs remembering our time together. We went to Fantasy Canyon which is a miniature of Goblin Valley. For those of you who do not know what Goblin Valley is, it is a huge State park that has sandstone sculptures, all made by Mother Nature. It is really unique and Fantasy Canyon is similar but you don't have to walk so far to find all the sculptures in the sandstone formations. The Seymore's returned to the Handcart sites for a 12 week volunteer stay. We really considered going back but felt we needed this summer to spend with the grandkids. We look forward to seeing our good friends again soon.
We will have the boys for a week or two and then its back to Vegas to get them back home. We will then return for the remainder of the summer. So, if anyone wants to come for a visit, we would really be happy to see you. We will even take you fishing!
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