Judy and I made a trip to Provo, Utah in late April for several reasons, some of which were to get to know Ellie a bit better, celebrate Kyle's 26th birthday, witness the graduation of Kyle, Tiffany and Ellie from BYU, and to have a lot of fun. Ellie had many fun things she did, like swinging on the swing at the park.
Kyle, with the support of Tiffany and Ellie was successful in extinguishing the candles on the homemade ice cream, topped with homemade hot fudge sauce. He didn't have that much trouble since there were actually only three candles.
Ellie enjoyed the walk from home to the BYU Bookstore with Grandma and Grandpa, so that mom could have some alone time.
Ellie did attend classes with mom and dad so this is her university, too. See?
Mom, the board is a bit big for me. Do they come in a smaller size.
Here is the happy family after receiving their empty graduation folders.
Can you find Kyle, Tiffany and Ellie? They are next to Waldo.
They had very colorful hand made leis that Noelani was instrumental in getting.
Great looking family under a pretty flowering tree.
Ellie really enjoyed the refreshments.
The grass in the back yard was almost as tall as Ellie, but she liked it and would run and fall and laugh. Kyle started cutting the grass first with a scissor and then with the bread knife. Eventually the landloard brought over a lawnmower.
I like this grass!
We all went to the petting zoo at Thanksgiving point. Ellie enjoyed all the animals, except the lambs, who happened to let outa very loud Baaaaaaa just as Ellie was reaching out to touch them. That scared her and she would not have anything else to do with them after that.
Here cow. have some food, but you will need to come to me, because I am not getting any closer.
The best time was my pony ride. I was going really fast and my hair was really blowing. but I cried when my dad took me off. I liked my pony. Can I go back to see him?
Sometimes we just left him hanging. He still got the nap he needed.
I always got the best food. It was yummy.
Sometimes I just needed to get out of the car. There was no such thing as baby seats for kids let alone seat belt laws.
Please read the sign and obey.
Hey, Sarge. What is the weather like where I am going?
I did a lot of reading and catalog shopping in my younger years.
It was winter time in Grand Forks AFB but I still liked to ride my hot wheels.
This is my first car. I loved it so much I used to sleep in it.
Hi there.
Look, Mom. I am walking on water.
Just another day playing in the dirt.
I am auditioning for the part of Captain Jack Sparrow. I look pretty scary, don't I?
I don't remember where I was going, but I sure look good, especially the white bow tie.
Look!! This is my first fish. Will you take it off for me?
Getting ready for school, backpack, lunch and all my homework. Well actually I never had any homework. I always said I did it at school.
I was on the soccer team in Junior High School. Nice uniform.
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music.
One day the wicked witch of the west came to visit me, aka, Kathy Anderson.
I got first place in the pinewood derby during my cub scout years.
Something broke and I needed crutches. I threw them away after a few days.
I really wanted to go to the beauty shop, but decided it was too embarrassing.
Principal Lindquist with me and Jess.
And then he met Charity (and the judge).
Here is the lovely couple, happily married on Jul 1, 1994 at the Hennepin Government Center.
