Opening Gifts, Just the Beginning of Things To Come

A couple of gifts had been delivered by aunt Fran, from some of Scott's aunts. Aunt Ethel's quilts are all hand stitched. Claris loved the color, one of her favorites!

When There is Smoke

We had just finished up taking some group photos, when we  both heard, and saw something in the sky; and boy was it smoking. The helicopter would fly around for a while then return to earth for refueling. Apparently someone in the neighborhood had a bad engine on their remote control craft, but it did afford us a little entertainment! ; D

Mother's Birthday

Claris and Scott were among 30 family members that joined in celebrating Mother's birthday. All of Mother's children, their spouses, some grandchildren, and some great grand children were in attendance. But the real surprise for Mother, was when her brother, and her youngest sister, along with their spouses arrived.

Claris got to meet some more family members, and get better acquainted with others during this trip. We all enjoyed her great sense of humor and loving spirit!

On the Water

Scott and Claris spending a little time on the water, during recent trip to Southern Oregon.

Boating in Southern Oregon

Scott had  been spending the past few years attending National Singles Camp, at MiVoden on Hyden Lake. Scott missed this years camp with good cause; Claris and Scott's wedding being less the a month away.

Claris and Scott did make a trip north to Southern Oregon on the Labor Day weekend for a family gathering to Celebrate his mother's silver birthday. They even found some time to do a little boating