Memorial Day Weekend

We enjoyed a beautiful day at the cemetary in American Fork.

Grandpa and Grandma Rex and Uncle Brent were remembered for the legacy they left us. While we were there we remembered our other ancestors that have given us life, the gospel and important values. We also visited the cemetary in Randolph to honor grandparents and other relatives.

Our annual Memorial Day cleanup at the cabin was a great success. It was a cool stormy weekend, so we spent all the time working and no play. It was worth it. The cabin and yard looked wonderful. This year we stuccoed the foundation, put in cement stairs, cleaned up LOTS of wood and junk plus all the inside cleaning jobs. We were all exhausted, that's a good feeling.

We had surprise turkeys visit us, I think this one will be Thanksgiving dinner:)

May Celebrations

We had a fun May dinner to celebrate May events:

Mother's Day

Birthdays: Brandon, Morgan, Greg, Grandpa, Austin

Anniversary: Spencer and Jenny

Graduation: Austin

Our small home served dinner to 28 and our small yard entertained all ages.

Nothing is better than to have our family together.

We only wish Natalie and family were closer, but we do look forward to their visit in a few weeks.

We are very blessed.

Indiana Jones Party

May 8, 2010

Morgan and Greg shared their birthday again to the theme of Indiana Jones. It was a fabulous party and more to come about this party

Princess Jacqualine Rex Robbins

Saturday, May 1, 2010
Jax arrived at the Salt Lake Airport from Missouri. She was born March 2, 2010 and joined her master, Greg at eight weeks old. Happy Day, she was better than Greg had expected.


















Grandpa and Grandma welcomed her with a CAR SEAT. She loves it and loves going everywhere with Greg.



















Jax made her first road trip to the Erickson home for Morgan and Greg's Indiana Jones Birthday Party. The road trip continued on to the Sunday May Celebrations at Grandma and Grandpas. She was a good traveler and super entertainment for the grandchildren. Dad and daughter were tired at the end of the successful weekend.

Cannon Rigby Copeland's Blessing Day

Cannon Rigby Copeland
Born March 1, 2010

Son of Kent and Natalie

Brother of Ethan and Ella

Blessed April 25, 2010

We Love You

Grandpa and Grandma Robbins

Cannon's blessing day was beautiful. He is a sweet peaceful baby bringing love to his eternal family. Kent gave him a choice blessing from a righteous father. Natalie served a breathtaking dinner at the Martins back yard. The day was perfect with food, fun and friends. It will be a long lasting memory.

One of my treasures is holding precious grandbabies.
This poem by Carol Lynn Pearson expresses my feelings.

Day-Old Child

My day-old child lay in my arms, with my lips against his ear.

I whispered strongly, "How I wish -- I wish that you could hear.

I've a hundred wonderful things to say ( A tiny cough and a nod),

Hurry, hurry, hurry and grow so I can tell you about God."

My day-old baby's mouth was still and my words only tickled his ear.

But a kind of light passed through his eyes, and I saw this thought appear;

"How I wish I had a voice and words; I've a hundred things to say.

Before I forget I'd tell you of God -- I left Him yesterday.

Washington Trip

SATURDAY

Saturday was a power packed day starting with a Primary Activity and Natalie is the Primary President. The theme was the Articles of Faith. I attended a station. Those children have a good understanding
of the Articles of Faith. The activity included a tasty sack lunch and much needed because we had to be to Ethan's basketball game 30 miles away in Yakima.

Ethan is an outstanding basketball player (that might be because he plays basketball 24/7 at home. Inside and outside.) It is fun to watch he tricks and baskets. He works very hard and Kent is an excellent coach.

Ethan made signs for Ella, Ryker and Kate to hold during the game.

The rest of Saturday was filled with shopping, lunch, Benjamin Andersons

birthday party and a relaxing swim at the motel (The Best Western)

The big surprise at the pool was Camille and family arrived for the baby blessing. Natalie and Camille have a deep friendship and they support each other 110%. Sunday morning we all met at the hotel for Continental Breakfast. It was the beginning of a special day, Cannon's blessing day.

Washington Trip

THURSDAY/FRIDAY

We had a fabulous trip to Sunnyside with Russell, Merrilee, Ryker and Kate. At 4:00 Thursday evening the adventure started. Thursday night we stayed in Boise. The pool, continental breakfast and BEST WESTERN logo made a big impression on Ryker and Kate.

We arrived in Sunnyside Friday afternoon in time for dinner at our favorite El Valle Resturant. Merrilee remembered it from two years ago. It was just as good as ever, the service great, and the visiting non-stop. We returned home in time for the Jazz party, a successful party with a winning score, scotcheroos, and root beer floats. The best part of the evening was that Cannon remembered me and even smiled a few times for me.