Thanksgiving with the Pyne's .....Finally!

We got to spend Thanksgiving at Julie and Adam's beautiful home. The tables were beautiful (as you will see), the food gormet good, and the company out of this world!

Shanna and Julie busy in the kitchen.

Mel and Roger just waitin' for dinner.

Chris and Ron taking care of the turkey.

Another beautiful table.

The Pyne siblings, Elaine, Roger, Mel and Lola.

Alisa and Ron have the ice water assignment.

Kami, John and little Conner relaxing in front of the big screen.

Adyson, Conner and Grandpa Mo.

Can you believe all the beautiful table decorations???

Lola has ice water pouring duties, at which she is expert, I might add!

Andy, little Chase and Missy just chillin'!

Little Conner, Grandpa Mo, and Mel.

Best buddies Brayden and Jackson.

Little Dawson loves Uncle Jake.

Little Conner, Grandpa Mo, Elaine, Mel and Roger.

Adam was so kind to share his house with us. Eric agrees.

MORE beautiful table decorations!

Gorgeous red-heads Sierra and Adyson.

Daxton and Landon can hardly wait to eat.

Alisa and Eric with their good friend.

Mommy's Work

About 25 years ago Mel and I had the opportunity to work with our friend Val Oveson in the State Auditor's Office. (Val was the state auditor). A few years later I also got to work in the Governor's Office. During our last visit to Utah, it was delightful to return to the State Capitol and see how they have upgraded and remodeled it. The "Gold Room" looks pretty much the same. The old lions were deteriorating to the point that they had to be replaced. I think the new lions look great.

Many years ago, when we would drive by the Capitol building, the kids would always announce, "There's Mommy's work!" I still feel a tiny bit of ownership of that building - its a part of our history.

See if you can see me in that last photo.

34 Years Ago....

34 Years ago one of our first dates was to Park City. We ate out on the patio at The Eating Establishment. During our visit to Park City in November, we were happy to see that it still exists. The restaurant has been remodeled and the patio has been replaced by another room, but after 34 years, its good to see that we're both still going strong.