May 5, 2015

             Lorraine Christensen is now back home after three months of some serious Grandmother time.  She has been in Arizona, giving some assistance to their son Kevin Christensen. He lives in the Phoenix area.

           The family of Phee and Robert Crosland gathered together in Rigby, ID, to celebrate the blessing day of the infant daughter of Malia and Jason Kunde. She was given the name Evelyn Joy Kunde. Malia's siblings came from near and far. Armando now lives in Washington, DC. Teresina Crosland is in Safford, AZ. Arianna and Ben Hostetter and their little boy, Skyler, are located in Colorado Springs, CO. Chiara Graham came up from Hyrum, UT, and Gionanni and Kristina Crosland and family are in Franklin, ID. The twins, Mario and Marco, are both students at BYU in Provo, UT.

           Mike an Mary Ann Jepsen spent a few days babysitting a new grandson, Prescott Jepsen. Their son Joe and Kate Jepsen live in Salt Lake City.

           Ty Jepsen has had his twelfth birthday recently. His parents are Dr. Kerry and Melinda Jepsen. He was ordained a deacon in the LDS Ward and will now be attending the Young Men classes, having graduated from Primary.

          Mink Creek has had three youth involved during this PHS baseball & softball season. Jesse Parker, son of Jesse Parker, plays on the Varsity squad. Ty Beardall, son of Kent and Tammy Beardall contributes to the Junior Varsity team. Tawni Hall, daughter of Kristi and Brett Hall, is a part of the PHS softball team. Both Jesse and Tawni are seniors this year so this is their last year on a Preston High field.

         A Spring Scout Camporee at the district level was held at the Mink Creek Ballpark. It turned out to be an evening with some rain which contributed to putting a dampener on many of the activities. The attendance was much lower than anticipated.

           The first pickings of water cress are a tradition at this Erickson household.. We went up to the Klondike area of our valley this evening and brought home a dishpan full of the lovely sharp-tasting leaves. I hope this kindles fond memories for some of you readers. A slice of fresh home make bread, slathered with butter and topped with a handful of crisp watercress.  Lip-smacking good!

           Blackbirds are all over the place with their high-stepping postures, it always reminds me of the German armies of World War II. Their chortling sound is like a spring chorus.

            Spring is in high gear in this neck of the woods, I had to mow the lawn twice this last week and it is ready all over again. The first of May is the day that water is turned into the canals.   The creeks are running full right now, but it won't last long due to the mild winter we had.