Tuesday, July 29, 2014

July Wrap-up, 2014

       Marco Crosland, son of Robert and Phee, returned from his mission to Singapore. He keeps busy working here and there until time for college studies to resume. He recently spoke about his experiences in the LDS Ward. Family members made up 45 visitors: Two aunts; Carolyn and Mick Mitchi of Moroni, UT, and Marie and Ray Eads of American Fork, UT, both with families, then Marco's siblings; Jason and Malia Kunde and children  and Giovanni and Kristina Crosland and family, and various cousins.
       Others had Singapore connections, the family of Elder Hirshi, Marco's last companion, and the Mechams who met Marco in Singapore. The Mechams were in the area as part of a Stucki Reunion taking place in Preston and a whole bunch of about 50, came to hear Marco. Plus, friends from his days at Preston High. Yes, the chapel was overflowing!
      Joe and Kathy Jarvis have been enjoying a visit from their two granddaughters. All the rest of their grandchildren are boys. Shelby Erasmus is from Provo, UT, and Kirsi Jarvis is currently attending BYU in Provo.
      Our oldest Scouts took a fun high adventure trip earlier this summer. They traveled to southern Utah and soaked up the sights, hiking Zion's National Park. Some of them explored the slot canyons and rappelled on the cliffs. There was a feeling of being in “the middle of nowhere.” The leaders were Jake Longhurst, Paul McKay, Terry Westerberg, La Ron Baird, and Robert Crosland. It was a marvelous few days filled with new experiences.
      Summer is moving right along. Our grain fields are turning that lovely harvest color of various shades of amber, from tan to a nutty brown. Arcs of water sail across the fields that still require irrigation for yet another burst of growing power. The days are very hot, the nights cool down nicely for comfortable sleeptime.

      The community had an Athletic Night at our Ballpark. Not too many attended, but the little kids had a great time and the adults were able to catch up on neighborhood visiting.
      Connie and Vance Christensen came home for a few days. These two are currently living in Utah, after having spent several years as residents of Hawaii.
       We have been having some beautiful sunsets. Looking to the west down our little valley one can see all the way over to the west side mountains across northern Cache Valley. That is a good expanse of colored sky to enjoy.

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