Looking Back - A Short Week-end Get Away ~ in October 2011

"You can never get to peace and inner security without first acknowledging all of the good things in your life. If you're forever wanting and longing for more without first appreciating things the way they are, you'll stay in discord." ~Doc Childre and Howard Martin, HeartMath Solution

With all the doctor appointments, biopsies, surgeries, more doctors visits and at least 20 trips to the lab for blood work, we both felt a little stressed and needed a break away last week-end.  We were going down to Enoch for Charlie and James' Primary Program, so we decided to go a day early and enjoy the mountains there. Ray will be starting his cancer treatments soon, so we decided we should "run away" for the week-end, as it will be some time before we have the opportunity to go again.

 Ray found a lovely condo down at Brian Head, at Cedar Breaks Lodge, so we went down Saturday afternoon and spent a very relaxing and peace-filled afternoon and evening there.

  Swimming in their beautiful pool was in the plans. . . but we both fell asleep and had a nap instead . . . but we
definitely plan to go back and enjoy that lovely pool.

It is beautiful there in the mountains, so lovely, peaceful and quiet as it is between seasons for them. We toured the small village, a few shops and went back to our room to enjoy a lovely steak dinner (still on the low-iodine diet) and a movie. 

Ray at Cedar Breaks Lodge

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I am so grateful for this good man in my life.  He is lots of fun and as a friend said, "has a demented sort of sense of humor."  He is really "punny, " and quick witted.  He is kind and gentle, thoughtful and always looking for ways to help others.  I love him dearly. He is such a blessing and gift

Sandy - getting some ideas for our bathroom remodel.

 of goodness in my life.

Tree House Museum

"The future of the world is in very small hands."

~ Ellen Galinsky

 Saturday, January 28 we went to the Tree House Museum as part of Ashton's birthday celebration.  What a terrific place for children and families.  There are lots of fun toys to play with like the giant foam and vinyl blocks above.  Children can create all kinds of fun things out of this train. There are great cultural exhibits from around the world, with hands on toys, activities and books to read. 

Grandma Sandy planting a garden with Ashton and Hunter

 The toys are all sturdy, and made for learning "hands on style."

Ashton and Hunter playing in the Farm Area

Ashton and Grandma Sandy milking the cow

 

Ride 'em, cowboy! Hunter



Ashton building a castle in the King Arthur area.

 Along with these great building toys, they also had a "stage" where children could dress up as knights and ladies and perform in a play. 

Hunter and Ashton building a house out of legos.

 We spent lots of time in the legos section.  Other children come and add their blocks and ideas and the house just kept growing and changing. 

Ashton and Hunter guarding the sword of Excalibur

 The last time Ashton and Hunter went to the museum, they went to see the sword, but alas, it was gone.  Ashton wondered, "What lucky little boy had been able to pull out the sword and become King?"  They went to play and on their way back, the sword was there again.  Ashton went up to try and pull it out and behold, out it came!  Brittany said the amazement and joy on his face was delightful to see.  So he found out what lucky little boy had become the King!


Ogden Firefighters



Learning about keystones and arches ~ Ashton, Brittany and Hunter

Birthday boy's lunch at The Pizza Factory