We spent June 10-18th at Rock Creek Hollow (28 miles from the Willie Center over the NHT & about 70 miles around by the highway) with The Nobles. They are from Pinedale, Wy. He's an 'ol rancher and their 1st wedding anniversary is in July. We had a great time. We had four groups come in, two groups stayed overnite. The National Historic Trail isn't open until July 1st for trekkers to go over Rocky Ridge so they come by bus and car. Rock Creek Hollow is where the common grave of 13 members of the Willie Handcart Company are buried. Great stories (Tell My Story Too by Jolene Allpin). We gave the Willie Story to a group, climbed up on top of the cliff & looked down on the baby eagle (he's always named Willie), went for 3 -four mile hikes before Elder Seymore got blisters on both feet. Missionaries have to accompany/moniter the groups on the NHT when it opens. The Elders were covering up badger holes--big ones. Don't you just love those Wind River Mountains. We can see them from our RV at the Willie Center. Great sight & beautiful sunsets too!

I know -- June all but gone. Everytime I try to use the computer the server can't be found, my account is messed up or I lost my list of what I wanted to do. We came to the Willie Site/6th Crossing on May 30th. The 14 couples we are serving here with are fabulous. They made us feel so welcome and there is a lot of com-rod-eree here. People who have a lot of sense of humor. Five of us sisters walked over to the Pilgrim Book Store (better know as: Old Books / Fresh Eggs) to look at Polly & Linda's new baby colt. This Thurs. 26th Sr. Freeman & I were coming from cleaning toilets when we saw 4 ewes and 8 babies. We got all but 1 mama and 2 babies in to Polly's then it was a rodeo. Now the 64 thousand dollar question is: How many missionaries does it take to round up 3 lousy sheep?

Me, With Hair

I can't get the hang of putting things in order, solly. Fixed my hair for a change. Don't look like a peeled onion for a change.

On the way to Wyoming

Then thanks to cell phones we met Joycelen, Pete, David and his two girls at the Flyin J at Rawlins, WY. They live in Omaha, Nebraska and had been to Kylie's high school graduation in Logan, Utah. They were pulling a U-Haul trailer with Kaylynn and Joes goods that didn't fit in the Ryder truck Joe was driving to Omaha. Joe has been working in Omaha and now the fam is moving out since Kylie has graduated. Joycelen is feeling so much better.

We spent 4 nites in Roosevelt, Utah at Geri and Neil Neilson's. Had a lovely time. Danny and Jeannie Roth came over from Kaysville, Utah. We're so thankful Jeannie is recovering well from her kemo treatments, Danny from having a stint put in his heart, Neil recovering from his surgery and me from shingles or some kind of bites (30-40 of them around my middle). We laughed a lot about our 'organ recitals' and other old folks jokes. It was so good to be with our wonderful friends again.

Lacy and Mike have a picture book home, neat as a pin and they are happy as two little bugs in a rug in Roosevelt, Utah. Was sooo good to see them. They are so cute together. Lacy showed us what she has learned to play on her violin since she got it at Christmas time.

We made it to Gallup, NM and the wind was blowing so hard we spent 2 nites at Allie and Allen's.

Braggin' on Brinni

Brynn was in a Math Multiplication Show Down at her school on Friday, May 9th. They started with about 30 kids and I think there was 6 or 8 standing when she gave up her 5th token. Very good Brynne Sue. She was 2nd in her 3rd grade Spelling Bee awhile back, I think, correct me if I'm wrong. We kept looking for her to be in the newspaper but they skipped that class. They have 4 3rd grades, I think.

Another Blessing

Ashlynn was baptized and confirmed yesterday, May 10th, by her daddy. Her 8th birthday was the 23rd of April. Three other children was also b & c. I especially liked Ashlynn's testimony on the program: I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I know President Monson is our prophet now. I know I'm a child of God and he loves me. Jesus is my Savior, I try to follow his example and do what the Prophet says. Ashlynn.

Cyndee, Brynn and Ashton rode down and back with us. We're going to miss being with the ggbaby, the g-kids and kids for the next 3 months. We love the fun times we spend together.

Back to Taylor

Came home from QC on May 7th, Tricia's BD. Happy Birthday to you, Tric. Trent performed in Show Choir at the auditorium. He did a bang up job singing his heart out and dancing.

P.S. Thanks to the Gillespies for all of their hospitality, trailer space, food, laughs and fun for the past few months.