Last day of July, 2013

The families of Louis and Eleanor Engel, visit Mink Creek often.  During summer grandchildren of the Engels come in waves.  The first wave was that of Kasey and Julie Haws and family from Redlands, CA.  Second wave was that of Loren and Ken Nash of Solvang, CA.and Andrea and Jim Harper of Merino Valley.  The Engel’s daughter, Marion and her husband Karl Haws, spend as much time as possible in what is now considered the “Haws House.”

Bobbi  Garr celebrated her birthday with about twenty of family and friends around her.  George and Bobbi had three children with them on this day, Diane, John and David.   The group tubed down Bear River, toasting Bobbi’s good health as they went.

Alex  and Donna Huxford and family have spent some summer time in Mink Creek.   Now living in Cedar City, UT, Alex is the nephew of Richard Free and spent his teenage summers at the Free ranch.

            Recently the Scout Troop with leader Paul McKay, canoed down Bear River, fairly close to home.  Now our Scouts had a fun trip to Alpine, WY.  Their goal was floating the Snake River with help from leaders Paul and Lin McKay.  Paul reported that when the boys had consumed all food taken with them for this adventure into the wilds, they were happy there was a Pizza Hut not too many miles away.  Water skills have been a goal  this summer.

The family of Jeff and Jennifer Seamons gathered for the ordination of two of their sons.  Benjamin Seamons, having turned 14, was ordained to the office of teacher.  Samuel Seamons, an older brother, was ordained a priest.  Both young men earned their Duty to God awards in their past quorums.

Lana and Ivan McCracken enjoyed visiting with McCracken relatives lately.  Peter and Margaret McCracken came down from their home in White Horse, Yukon, Canada, to attend the McCracken Family Reunion held in Burley. 

We got a thorough drenching on Sunday, a much needed one, unless the hay crop was lying mowed in the field.  It cleared the air, made everything bright, in feeling as well as sight.

Our night skies have been lovely lately.  Things cool off and the outdoors is most welcoming.  The stars are great even on a night of minimal moonlight.  I so love living where I can see the stars.

Summer season is progressing.  I heard someone commenting that they had picked their first 3 cherry tomatoes of the year.  I got a handful of peas off my little container garden.  Raspberry jam is being manufactured regularly. 

            The rodeo is over, that means summer is starting to close down for most of us in one way or another.  The Fair isn’t far off and school starts on the heels of that endeavor.