Saturday in Provo

Wonderful day. The morning hike up the mountain to the Y went fine. The mountainside was in shade the whole hike up and longer, until we were ready to go down. The kids had fun climbing around on the Y.

on the way down, overlooking the campus and  town

Later we went to lunch for Steven's birthday (a couple of days late). He chose Terra Mia. We ate outside, shared salads and pizza, and pretended we were in Italy, like D and L & co! The food was beautiful and delicious, and the ambiance was great!

The End of a Perfect Day

                                 Jean remembered and liked this popular song from his childhood.

                                                      At the End of a Perfect Day

When you come to the end of a perfect day,
And you sit alone with your thoughts,
While the chimes ring out with a carol gay,
For the joy that the day has brought,
Do you think what the end of a perfect day
Can mean to a tired heart,
When the sun goes down with a flaming ray,
And the dear hearts have to part?

Well, this is the end of a perfect day,
Near the end of a journey, too,
But it leaves a song that is big and strong,
With a wish that is kind and true.
For meaning has painted this golden day
With colors that never fade,
And we find at the end of a perfect day,
The soul of a friend we've made.

Paris With Teens

We're really enjoying Liz's blog reports about the American Family in France's adventures in Paris. What fun. Wish I were there with you all!

Sadness

L's father passed away unexpectedly this week - a dearly loved father and husband, fun grandpa, kind and generous friend. His legacy will live on. Family and Love are eternal; that is a comforting conviction.

News from Nice

         These two handsome people can't deny they're related!!   (Nephew and uncle)   Great pic.

Whirlwind Weekend

From Manti to the mountains, it was a weekend of family happiness. 

I'm glad I was able to be there, and Congratulations to all!

              

                                                                                                                                                        images @laurlee                             

Happy, Swiss Memories

A dear friend recently passed away.

 He was mission president in Zurich during our Eichberg time. Their children and ours were about the same ages, and we had some great times together. We enjoyed sharing with them some of our favorite spots in eastern Switzerland and across the border in Vorarlberg as we went on walks and hikes and a few camping trips.

What I especially remember about Keith is his great kindness and tolerance, and his love for his wife and children. He truly was / is a special person.

the dads are watching the kids playing in the creek

we're hiking down from the Hoher Kasten         Susan is in the foreground

Keith and his special friend Jacob