To Infinity and Beyond! Half Dome 2010!!!

There is Jared on the right side in the shorts and tan shirt after an 8 hour hike up... almost straight up.
If you look closely to the right of the man in the white shirt you will see the cables with tiny people climbing...straight up!!! Jared did this!!!
WHEW!!! He made it to the top and is relaxing his cramping legs! Good job honey!! BEAUTIFUL!!!LOVE THIS PICTURE. IT IS MY SCREENSAVER NOW! On the path to the top... Sarah and Dad. Sarah"s kids had a babysitter for the day! Notice the ankle brace on Dad. He had a knee brace too!
THANKS SPENCER FOR TAKING JARED AND SARAH ON A DREAM TRIP!

This morning Jared met Sarah and Spencer in Planada at 4:30 am and drove to Yosemite National Park to hike Half Dome... at an elevatiobn of 4800 ft and a 13 hour hike up, into the top of the mountains. I was really skeptical of him going, especially since he did no preparatroy hikes, his age, and his health. In fact, I think my fears edged him on to the point he wanted to prove he could do it! YOU WIN HONEY! YOU CONQUERED THE BEAST! I am proud of you! Thanks to Spencer and Sarah for going with him... I do not have any desire to spend that many hours climbing up to that elevation... I will enjoy the pictures and perhaps hike to one of the lower falls. Jared says there is no way I could make it to the top.Is that a challenge??? Nope.... I do not want the challenge. I will enjoy the beautiful pictures. He limped in the house at 10:30 pm, said he felt like he was going to throw up, took a shower , and collapsed into his bed with extra strength tylenol. We'll see if he makes it to work tomorrow.I will use one of the pictures as my screen saver. Enjoy!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Don't mind the date on the photo's. It is wrong!! This was July4th , 2010. This is dinner at Aunt Stephanies followed by fireworks in Atwater. It was a great 4th. We had family , friends and lots of food. Clarke and Char spent 3 days with us. We missed Spencer and Sarah and fam and wished Spencer and Suzy were with us.... but we thought of them and love them

Gracie loved the farm, tyhe swings and all the grass where she could crawl. She is 9 months oldand a cutie.

July 3rd we had a big breakfast at Aunt Stephanie's and Uncle Ron's with a dinner and swim party at Aunt Karen's. In the time between Grandma and Grandpa took Lucy and Andrew to the parade and festival. It was fun! There' Char with Andrew , Gracie and look at Lucy on her floaty.

Ashley made an appearance and got to visit with Clarke and Gracie and cousin Kelly. She works many hours ... 6 days a week and was able to join us for a while. We were happy to see her. It was a great three days full of many memories! Hope all of you had a great fourth. We are so greatful to live in this promised land and have the opportunities and blessings we all enjoy!!

Memorial Day- A trip to see Grandpa Bjarnason Gravesight!

Benson-- always smiling and ready for an adventure.

Spencer- a great handyman turns over the flower vase and almost gets bit by a black widow.

Me, Taylor Ann, Maren, Mckay and Benson. Grandpa died April 15, 1997 the day Clarke entered the mission home.

Each year the cemetary here in Turlock puts American flags all around the cemetary and a small flag on every veteran's grave. We try to go and see this each memorial day. The boy scouts are kind enough to do this great honor.

My Baby Graduates!!

Allyson Brooke Bjarnason May 28, 2010

A picture says a thousand words!

Our baby is on to bigger and better things and hopefully we can get through the next few months and come to grips with our new lot in life. It has been a pleasure to raise Allyson. She has been such a great example of love and respect to her parents. We love you Ally!!

I get by with a little help from my friends!

Congratulations Sweety! We love you! On th BYU!

There's no place like home except Grandpa and Grandma's!

I love having the grandkids at my house and all the activities we are able to do. They are so sweet. Here is Benson and Gracie who are 1 month apart.
Going to the park is a given and thegirls love to swing and play on the equipment.
Relaxing and chillin on the ps2 and reading are a big hit.
Mckay is always willing to help wash cars or help where we need . He loves to be here and we love to have him. He will start kindergarten this fall.
The girls love my flower garden and had a great time making arrangements while Mckay and I washed a car. They did a great job and the flowers stayed on the table for a week. Taylor will be seven ... the years fly by. I am so happy that this year I get the whole suumer off and that I can spend many days doing fun activities with children and grandchildren. They mean so much to me.

Catch up on the past 5 months of our lives!!!