Apple Press

We were invited to press some of our apples to juice them this year. We haven't done the applesauce yet so we took one box of apples to press. David and Cathy had a lot of apples so while everything was set up we stayed and helped them.


David and I loaded apples into the chopper side where they dropped into the special press bucket. Thankfully it was a motorized chopper. Dad would then turn the press and the juice would come out, slide down the chute and into the bucket. I would empty the juice bucket into the larger buckets on the table and let the juice (it is really more like cider) settle a bit. Cathy would scoop out the juice and funnel it into the bottles.

This is a picture of the pressed apples that end up in the compost pile. They really feel dry to the touch. Oops- I should of turned this picture.

Walking with Grandma

I took Eliza with me on my walk one morning. There is a great park right by their apartment. Eliza is looking longingly at some kids on the swings.


Here we are at the swings.

#1 BYU Fan

Kristine sent Eliza a BYU Football shirt to wear during BYU games. Eliza needs to learn how to show off the shirt better.

Ford's Theatre

We went to Ford's Theatre. It had a wonderful museum where I learned some very interesting things about the conspiracy and assassination.



The theatre box where Abraham Lincoln was sitting is right behind Eliza.



We were able to stand in the doorway where John Wilkes Booth stood.



Charlie met up with us after work and we rode home on the Metro together.

Smithsonian

Robin, Eliza and I went into D.C. one day. I wanted to go to the American History Museum. I was able to see Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, Kermit the Frog, and many other things. The original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key's writing of "The Star Spangled Banner" was on display. As Robin was trying to keep Eliza moving faster than Grandma, Robin found a children's hands on center. Eliza had a great time playing with all the introduction to science things.



Of course, everything ended up in Eliza's mouth. We did wipe down all the toys before and after giving them to Eliza.

Eliza in the Morning

Eliza liked to get up early on a couple of mornings. Here she is entertaining Grandma.

She liked Grandma's camera case. Especially after she "heard" the Velcro sound she would open and close the flap.

Eliza was helping with breakfast by carrying around the whipped cream. The top popped off and and she turned it upside down and pressed it on her stomach. Of course, the whipped cream came out. The expression on her face was very cute when it first happened...she wasn't as happy when I got the camera ready.

Fall Leaves

Here are some "Fall Foliage" pictures for those of you that might of missed it or don't have it!!

This is Dad's favorite. Too bad there is a telephone pole!

Fan Mail

We love getting fan mail from Eliza!!

Pears

I went to Heather and Ryan's to help Heather put up some fruit. We put up 24 quarts of pears and 2 big batches of fruit slush. I continued at home and put up 57 quarts and 18 pints of pears. Also, Dad and I have frozen corn. We are looking forward to getting grapes from Grandpa and it looks like we have a good crop of apple for applesauce.

Before and After

Here are the peaches BEFORE:


And AFTER:

We started eating on the pie before I remembered to get a picture of it. I also have peaches to add to the frozen fruit slush that we will make with Heather and Ryan.

Yellow Pines

We took a beautiful drive near the Stillwater Dam and stopped for lunch at Yellow Pines campground. Dad said that Heather had a girls camp here one summer when we were in Glines 1st Ward.

Learning Curve

I am learning that I need to help your Dad read my mind!! I hope you can hear the audio...

Sitting Around

Dad is soooo happy that I am blogging. I have been taking the camera where ever we go so I have something to blog about! He now is in a lot of pictures. Here his is on the swing at Wanema's cabin.



There is a squirrel and blue jay that keep their eye on the deck. We put some peanuts out on the furniture and they came to get them like they owned the place.

The Cabins

Wanema is so kind and generous with her cabins. This is the view into the meadow by the cabins. I was standing on the little bridge that you can see in the "path" pictures below.



This is the first cabin that Wanema and her husband bought. She treats us royally with great food, accommodations and company.




This is the "guest cabin". When her next door neighbors were planning on selling this place she negotiated with them and was able to buy this cabin.



This view is from the road looking back to the cabins. Our car is the white spot in the middle. I really love the "Quacking Aspen" altitude and sounds.

Wolf Creek Pass

Here is a picture at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass. It is a beautiful drive.



Here are some cone flowers. Dad picked some for me on our first date but today we just took a picture of them. Who knows what we used to call them? I won't post the answer on the blog it might get edited and I would be thrown off the web.

Kristine Update

Kristine is learning to say "yes" when we offer to go food shopping with her. I know her basket isn't too full here. We didn't take a picture after the Costco shopping spree.


Kristine is pointing to the windows of her apartment. The left one is by the sitting room the right window is by the kitchen.

Grandma Robinson

Last Monday was the 7 year anniversary since Grandma Robinson passed away. While I was visiting with Grandpa I suggested we go up to the cemetery. Grandpa gathered the usual tools to trim and sweep the marker. We cleaned the marker and he started to take care of his property by weeding the lawn. It was a good example of taking care of our stewardship. Today, August 28, is the 3 year anniversary of Grandma Jolley.

On the marker is a violin for grandma. Who knows what Grandpa is saying with the mathematical equation? The answer is below....

(Infinity)

Sorry-No Pictures

We had a great visit with Heather and Ryan. We cleaned carpets, painted trim and worked on some plumbing projects.

We had lunch at the Bluebird Cafe. It was one of the courting places of Eb and Ethel. According to Uncle Richard we were to have an Ironport to drink. It is a cross between a cream soda and a Dr. Pepper (no caffeine). I thought it was a waste of a good cream soda. The waitress suggested a Cherry Ironport which tasted like a Shasta Black Cherry--which is good!

We went to church with them on Sunday. Heather gave a great lesson in Relief Society.

Cemetery

What is a trip with Dad without visiting at least one cemetery? We went to the Ogden City Cemetery to find some more relatives when we spotted this......


It was a pet cemetery so your Dad indulged me and we drove through and thought about all the animals we had in the past.

The Big Day

Steve and Jana Leigh were a very happy couple.

Here are Steve's family and friends.

Here are JanaLeigh's family and friends.