PhotoStory Friday...

It is always a treat to go with Dad/Hubby when he needs to travel for work. This particular time was up to Jackson Hole, WY. In the relatively small town there is this labyrinth. Everybody was running the course as Kelcie stood and watched. She came out very clear in this picture while the others are slightly blurred. What impresses me about this photo is it reminds me of my life. There are so many times when I feel life is running by me in a blur of fury. Sometimes I feel quite lost and alone, other times I just want to raise my arms and shout for joy at the utter speed and grace that surrounds me. School starts in a couple of weeks...Where has the summer gone? It may have flown by, but I take pleasure in remembering the sweet moments of the last few months. Now it's time for a new fury to begin...getting the girls up for school:)

P.S. Thank you for all of your love, support, following the group on facebook and especially the prayers for the Hunt family. Daniela has been found and is reunited with her family. Truly a blessing.

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***Missing Person***

Daniella Hunt

Please help find Daniella Hunt. She went missing on Monday in the Clearfield, UT area. If you have seen her, please contact the Clearfield, UT police at 801-525-2806 or the Centerville, UT police at 801-292-8441.

Thank you to those who are following the group on facebook to help Find Daniella Hunt. She is still missing. Also, thank you even more for the prayers being sent to the family in support. God Bless.

PhotoStory Friday... What Makes You Think of Summer?

Ah the lazy days of summer. Trees and umbrella for shade. Brightly colored toes. Bright blue sky with the sun warming the lens. Just one of the many pictures whether in my thoughts or by camera that make me ever so grateful for this season.

What a great way to start my blogging again by coming back to photostory friday. Click on the button below and enjoy the pictures that others enjoy sharing their stories in.

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Hart Reunion July 6th 2009

As I was contemplating the journal aspect of the Hart reunion, it occurred to me that I could not do only one post about this event. Because each day is one! There were over 200 pictures taken just from my camera alone on this day. We started by heading to a place to swim, Store Gulch. This happens to be my favorite place to bask, sunbathe, and swim/float ( I am my own personal buoy) and enjoy the sounds of happy children splashing about. The Illinois Valley river is full of places to indulge oneself in swimming. We look forward to doing this activity a few times while we are here every year. After taking in a full day of play, it continued. The ever so anticipated Bingo night. All the families bring their goodies for giveaways (especially Grandpa and Grandma Hart) and fill tables to overflowing. The kids, okay and even adults, take great measures to see what they maybe able to win. I was so excited to BINGO a pair of comfy pajamas:) This first picture summarizes a fun filled day, and just so happens to be my favorite picture of the whole reunion. What amazes me about the Hart reunion is how devoted we all are to making sure we can come. It is an anticipated every year event, of the kind to not be disappointed. What started out as mainly the siblings and a few spouses, with beginnings of children. Has evolved to grandchildren and great grandchildren. We even enjoy the "friends" and added family that come to enjoy in the festivities. With the Harts...the more the merrier!

July 4th weekend 2009...Gold Beach, OR

At the Oregon coast you never know what weather may beseech you. Unfortunately we were heavy laden in clouds. The fine mist seemingly drenched us as though we were in a massive downpour. However, it could not bring the gathering down. We had such a good time there with family. Running through the waves, exploring hidden treasures embedded in rocks, finding a baby seal waiting for its "Mama," digging holes, sand in between our toes and other parts (how does that happen?), fireworks, a huge bonfire, awesome display of purchased fireworks, jumping for cover with an unexpected firework malfunction, giggles from the children, an abundance of never ending food, and just living in the moment of JOY!

The Adventures of Traveling....with our niece Veronica

So we began our reunion journey with a 15 hour drive that took 3 days. We first landed in Winnemucca, NV (Winneyucca we so lovingly call it, once you are there you will know why) at 11p.m. Looking for a place to stay was quite the adventure. It took an hour to find a non-smoking room available. We were pulling our trailer and there were places available for pulling in our trailer cheaper than a motel but the one we were able to find had a bathroom in the casino. The showers and bathrooms closed at 9p.m. Try telling my 6 year old to hold it till 9a.m. when it opened. K..the adventure stops there. We find a place with relatively clean rooms and pray no diseases are on the sheets. The next morning we go to the complimentary continental breakfast bar. I don't think the counters had been cleaned in months. There was a juice area with apple, orange and mango available. Curt and the girls just helped themselves while I was quite queasy with the whole breakfast look. Another patron came in and asked, after she poured herself a cup, "What one is the mango juice?" The hotel manager stated.."It's all the juices combined!" My husband wondered why it tasted so bad and why the girls were trying to find a place to spit it out. It was the color of muddy water. Again the adventure stopped there. Off we are to my parents. We arrived around 2p.m. Ah...being home is a good thing and we did not mind having adventures there. Warm bread, collecting farm fresh eggs, four wheeling, delicious food, small town shopping (mind you we did that in less than 1 day). During our visit the girls spotted a dying baby bird. Sigh...yes my sweet niece wanted to try to save it. The adventure began for that little thing. It was fed juice from the can of a wet cat food container and mushed up homemade wheat bread. With a great nights rest we were off for the coast. Arriving around 2p.m. Yeah! More of the adventure to come:0)

PhotoStory Friday...

Summer has begun!! We are excited all winter for the day to come when the sun is blazing hot and the water is just right. Flags up...and we are off!

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Tuesday's Tribute...

"Life...or a Reasonable Facsimile Thereof"

As I read the facsimile of his life...I find myself reading his words as if from a novel. I am captivated by his eternal devotion to his family. He intertwines his words and amazing pictures as though it were a melodic song. They seem to effortlessly find themselves from his thoughts to paper/postings. He is also inclined to lean towards the simple pleasures of his life. Many times there is humor in his musings, which brings quite the hearty chuckle from myself. Once you read just one post, you will be hooked. Linger for awhile, and you will find yourself just as mesmerized. Thank you Chris for bringing snippets of joy to my life and its reasonable facsimile thereof weekly. Click on the title above or the pictures and enjoy his journey.

PhotoStory Friday...

Need a good laugh? This is at my hubby's expense;0)

Yes...he does know about picture and posting. Ancestry photo...he was the first of his generation to stand upright. However he still has a tendency to be attracted to fire hydrants. We're working on it...giggle. Hope you all have a great weekend!

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PhotoStory Friday....

Oh, this tooth was quite the stubborn little bugger. For a couple of weeks now it has precariously dangled, on the verge, of wanting to be released. Finally Brynn could bear it no longer. With one hard tug...out it came today. Fortunately the tooth coming to take its place, is well on its way out!

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Tuesday's Tribute...

Her profile reads... "i share...is a potpourri of my feelings, rambling thoughts and travel footprints besides being a shared diary of technotes that I found impressive." Impressive she is. Each week I take this amazing journey through her life and lens. Her words of history find me melting into the lives of those she writes about and wanting to know more. I love strolling with her, through the beauty of artistic structures, creatures, and people she captures on film (well digital). I am so grateful to have found her through PhotoStory Friday. She has captivated my mind and heart. Thank you Indrani a sweet follower of mine.

PhotoStory Friday...

Amen to eating outside, in the dirt, without shoes, in a life jacket to small, hair uncombed, without utensils, and by a LaKE!

Last Saturday was the first time taking the boat out for a day of total bliss. The large thunderheads stayed their coarse for 4 hours, while we enjoyed the warmth of the sun. Hearing the shrills of excitement permeate our ears as children are being tossed back and forth, skipping across the water, in the tube that is our constant companion in joy, brings the thrill of summer to a wonderful beginning. Pineview reservoir...anticipated all winter and enjoyed all summer!

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First Triathlon...Kelcie:)

Saturday was quite a day for Kelcie. She competed in her first "Novice" Triathlon, while Curt participated in the "Sprint." There were 25 or so competing in the novice bracket. She place 11th in that category overall. She even made a friend along the way who helped jog her into the finish. When all was said and done, she said "WOW, I want to do that again!" Yeah for the success she felt and her desire to do another one. Thought, maybe I can try next time with her. Fortunately it was just a thought:) Not only was she competing against others, but especially herself. You go my Kelcie Roo!