Spring Break In Utah

We took a trip up to Provo to visit stacy and Lance last week. We traded our camry with Anna's Aviator for the week so we could fit everyone in one vehicle. Bonnie, Jared and I drove to Aliso Viejo to pick up Cheryl and Allie Paige on the way. We stayed at David and Lynette Judd's (Cheryl's In-laws) home on the way up. They are always so kind to us. We stopped off at Cove Fort the next day. In 1867 Brigham Young called Ira Hinckley and his family to direct the building and operations of the fort to offer a place of protection and refreshment to travelers. We arrived at Stacy and Lance's a few hours later. Lance and Stacy are staying at the same appartment complex where Cheryl and Scott used to live. We went to the Provo Temple one day just to take some pictures and we ran into Thomas Lewis, a close friend of Stacy, who is at the MTC preparing for his mission. We also visited the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center. Cheryl's friend and former room mate Bethany works there and gave us a private tour. We went back in the afternoon and Bethany, who is an awesome photographer did a photoshoot of Allie. We went to Bob and Mary Prior's (Bonnie's Aunt and Uncle) home in Immigration Canyon and visited. We of course had to go have dinner at Chuck-O-Rama. Cheryl flew home on saturday so she could be with Scott on Easter Day. On Sunday we went to Lance's parent's home in Park City for Easter dinner. Lances brothers, their wives, his cousin mandy and her husband and his step brother and sister were also there. We had a wonderful dinner and visit. Lance's parents and family are really nice. We then headed back to St George on our way home.

The Front wall of Cove Fort.

Come on in.

The courtyard.

The telegraph office.

Wood burning stove.

Jared on top of the wall.

Provo Temple.

Provo Temple fountain.

Provo Temple sign.

We asked a sister heading for the Temple to take our picture

and she said she would take the picture on the count of three.

She took the picture on the count of two and Jared wasn't ready.

Thomas Lewis... Excuse me, "Elder Lewis".

Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center.

Bonnie and Dave.

Allie was posing like a pro.

Allie is so cute.

Allie just kickin it.

Allie at the Park.

Allie loved the park.

Grandma kinda likes her grand baby.

Cheryl thought it was cold.

Bath time for Allie.

Jared was a good boy so we let him play on the monkey bars.

House Full of Kids

Well, we've been married for 25 years and our kids are all pretty much grown, but we still manage to have a house full of kids. All five of Spencer's kids had babies this past year with three of them here in town. Chloe and Cindy are staying with us and we get to watch Carys, Hannah and Ella every week. We also get to spend time with Taylor and Brook. Plus we have Debbie's boys next door, plus Jared's friends. Its nice to have a little action around the house "once in a while".

Brook seems very happy in the play pen.

But she doesn't look happy when her mom holds her.

Chloe looks very happy.

But she's really not.

Ella Puts on this act like she's happy.

But she....Oh! Maybe she is happy!!!

Carys just got back from the hair salon.

Sammy and Hannah getting ready for action.

Carys loves to pose.

Carys starts the interior tornado!

Hannah's leap of faith.

Two for the price of one.

Its a bird, its a plane....

Nah, its just Sammy doing a belly flop.

And a back flip to complete the chaos!

Allie

We went to a 90th birthday party on Saturday, February 9 for Bonnie's cousin Sylvia in Las Vegas. On the way home Sunday we stopped off at Cheryl's house to spend a little time with Allie.

Cheryl with sleeping Allie.

Cheryl with awake clapping Allie.

Allie beating Grandma with a shoe.

Happy Valentines girl.

Beautiful girl.

Already has a credit card.

Coming after Grandpa.

At the park at dusk.

Allie loves the swing.

She loves the teeter-totter too.

And of course the slide.

Lance and Stacy's Wedding

San Diego Temple in winter.

( We're so spoiled )

Mr. & Mrs. Lance Halladay.

"Just Married"

Last Kiss of the Day? Yeah right!

Kissing under cover.

Mom and Dad with their little girl!

Paula-----Lance--Stacy---Gail--- Steve

The whole gang jumps for joy.

Groomsmen and Bridesmaids.

Hunter-Nate-Ashton-Lance-Joe-Jared-Scott

Jenelle---- Katie----Melissa

Katie-----Steffani-----Stacy-----Cheryl

Bridesmaids and Flower Girls.

Hannah--Stacy--Ashley

Gabriella--Carys--Ella--Allie--Taylor--Katelyn

Daddy and Sleeping Beauty.

Honeymoon Hotel.

Happy Couple December 29, 2007

Well, the big day finally arrived and Lance and Stacy were married for time and all eternity in the San Diego temple on December 28th 2007. It was a clear, warm beautiful day (big surprise in San Diego right?). Stacy and Lance flew into town on Friday the 21st and Cheryl, Scott and Allie drove down on Wednesday the 26th after spending Christmas with Scotts family in St. George. During the week we took care of all the details: we picked up the tuxedos and the bridesmaid dresses, Stacy got her shoes and whatever else she needed, flowers were delivered to the house and we framed a couple of Stacy's bridal pictures for display at the reception. Lances family got into town on Thursday the 27th and we met his mom for the first time. His whole family is really great and we love all of them. Thursday night we all went to the Temple and Stacy received her endowment. That was an awesome experience to be in the temple with all my girls (Bonnie, Cheryl and Stacy). Our Bishop and our previous Bishop were both out of town for Christmas and let us use their homes for our guests. It could not have worked out any better. The Temple was very busy on the 28th with 21 weddings that day. When stacy made the arrangements her choices were 8:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. She chose 8:00 a.m. Needless to say it was an early start to the day to be ready. Stacy's friend Brooke Heinen did Stacy's hair here at the house at 5:00a.m. Erika Olayan and Geri Riggins did the other bridesmaids hair at Erika's moms house. We got to the Temple at 7:00 a.m. and filled out the paperwork and waited for everyone to show up. Craig Bramwell, our stake patriarch who we have known for years was their sealer. It was wonderful to have everyone together in the Temple. Afterwards pictures were taken for about 16 hours (OK maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit). We then met for lunch at B.J.s restaurant where they have the most awesome pizza. That night we went to the reception at Admiral Kidd's Club, a beautiful Naval facility overlooking downtown San Diego. The room was on the 2nd floor and was still decorated for Christmas with all the beautiful lights. Stacy's cousin Marsha provided all the floral arrangements and center pieces and were just beautiful. It was just a fabulous evening with great food, music, dancing and just a lot of fun. Bonnie booked a room at the Sheraton Hotel just down the street for Stacy and Lance that evening which was very convenient. They gave Bonnie a free upgrade to the 10th floor but when they checked in they gave them an upgrade to the 12th (top) floor with two large rooms and a gigantic balcony overlooking all the bay. The next day we took Stacy and Lance to the cruise ship terminal where they boarded the Carnival Elation and went on a 5 day cruise to Cabo San Lucas.