Jared and Barbara Bjarnason

Sunday, March 2, 2014

A Girls Get Away!

This summer I had dear friends whom I met in 1970....gives my age away.... come and stay with me a week for a getaway. Sister Galbraith was one of my first young women's leader after I joined the church and Cheryl became my best friend and the friendship will last forever. They are great women.

Sherron, Me and Cheryl

We went up and down the coast of California;from Monterrey to Los Angeles. This is at Pacific Heights where one can see thousands of Monarch butterflies in the spring.

It wouldn't be a trip to Monterrey without eating on the pier at Bubba Gumps. JAred was a sport to come and drive on our Monterrey trip for the day. I drove to LA with a GPS...that saved me many times.

I have never driven down the 17 mile drive in Pacific Heights where some of the oldest Cypress tress, seals , whales and mansions exist. It was truly spectacular!

This is a Cypress tree.

We went on bike rides and enjoyed the California summer days!

The highlight of the trip was that Cheryl got tickets fro us to be on The Price is Right Show and then Let's Make a Deal down in Los Angeles. The most exciting thing happened .....Sherron was picked out of hundreds of hopefuls to be on the show and she actually won and went to the showcase. Unfortunately... she was 600 dollars off and did not take the showcase but it truly was a once in a lifetime experience.

Getting ready to leave from our hotel.

Cheryl and I.

Let's make a deal costumes!

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Water Park Fun!

After traveling to Japan and missing Sarah and Mckay's birthdays we decided to go to the waterpark and have a day of fun activities. Char and kids were able to meet us there so it was a real treat.

Sarah and Hannah

Hannah

Char and Elise

Grandpa, Grandma Elise, Benson and Gracie... I think Clarke was not able to be with us... Char and kids came and stayed a week with us!

Gracie loved the camera. She wanted her picture taken each time I brought it out.

Char and chunky, cute Elise who is 1 now.... hard to believe.

Benson taking a break in the tube after eating lunch.

Hannah having her turn

The boys were off and no where to be found so we ate at our rented cabanna. Lucy, Maren, Taylor, Gracie and Benson.

I had nap duty and it was quiet. When I would think Elise was asleep I would sneak over to check on her and this is what I would find... big bright eyes staring at me as if to say.....i am not going to miss any of the fun grandma.

Time for Hannah's bottle.

Benson and Gracie have such a cute relationship. They absolutely love each other and have a good time.

The girls had a fun stroller ride around the park with grandpa....although Hannah doesn't lppk to happy. I think it was way past nap time.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Utah in July with Clarke and Char and kids!

After carpooling to Utah we arrived at ST. George at the Doughty's home. They have been kind enough to have us at their family reunions the past 2 years. Of course the kids were in the water fast. There was a heat wave and the temp was 117......HOT!

Clarke looks so much like his dad.

One of the activities we did was to go to the Tuacan and see Mary Poppins. Andrew and Lucy were able to go with us. It was well worth every penny and sitting outdoors in temp of 108!

Carolyn, Jared, Clarke, Andrew , Lucy, Char and I at Mary Poppins.

Sweet!

Married for 36 years of adventure! Love you hunny!!!!

Char and Gracie at Mammoth. We spent a day up at Mammoth.It is in the mountains and gorgeous. The Doughtys have a retreat with cabins and lots of outdoor activities. It was so nice to get out of the 118 heat and have only 90 heat. We had a great day. Thanks Bill and Carolyn.

Lucy and Jared at the outdoor amphitheatre.

A highlight was a wade in the freezing river. Jared is always so accommodating and helpful when we are with grand kids. Keeping Gracie and Char afloat!!