tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12247475429926284522024-03-13T03:41:36.399-06:00Going GordonLife moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.comBlogger1006125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-35518006219527913932016-10-08T22:17:00.000-06:002017-04-20T21:11:55.957-06:00HIKING MOUNT NEBO<div style="text-align: center;">
My hiking buddy, A, and I set a goal to hike Mt. Nebo again. We did it about 7 years ago and were in really great shape then. It was a REALLY HARD HIKE. This year, I was NOT in great shape and probably weigh 20 pounds (or more, ahem) than I did then.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the start. Bright, shiny, happy faces.</td></tr>
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We knew before we even got there that we wouldn't make it all the way to the top, but we wanted do to do what we could. We waited a little too long into the fall and it had snowed up there. Needless to say it was VERY MUDDY!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A snapchat on the way up, showing our altitude.</td></tr>
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It was a beautiful day, and despite the mud, we had a great time and loved the hike! Plus, it was great to reach our goal.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our goal: The Saddle- 10,680 ft.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-41741741772303352652016-10-07T21:58:00.000-06:002017-04-18T22:00:26.371-06:00UTAH WATERCOLOR SOCIETY FALL SHOW<div style="text-align: center;">
One of my paintings made it into the Utah Watercolor Society Fall Show and I was so excited! I just had to go to the opening. It's the first show one of my watercolor paintings has ever been accepted into. A milestone in my art career.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, my painting and my proud daughter, Sister S.</td></tr>
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Sister S and my older sister, A, came with me to the opening and afterward we went out to dinner. It was some great girl-bonding time and we had a blast! I am so grateful I have such wonderful, supportive family in my life.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting for our table at Mimi's...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had a great time!!</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-18632598501992740272016-09-30T14:37:00.000-06:002017-01-20T14:38:00.700-07:00WATERCOLORSI've been inspired to do some painting lately. I sure do love creating...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Petunias, I'm not super fond of this one except for the leaves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plums from our tree.</td></tr>
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<br />going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-10600440521977512292016-09-29T19:49:00.000-06:002016-12-26T19:49:53.337-07:00IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL LIKE FALL<div style="text-align: center;">
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. The weather starts to cool and its so nice to be outside. We also have lots of family birthdays and it's a fun excuse to get together.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C Man climbing in Maple Canyon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P and I at a family birthday party.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C Man with baby W at the birthday party.</td></tr>
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<br />going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-18952150734928154362016-09-17T20:15:00.000-06:002016-12-26T20:17:41.705-07:00MY BIRTH MOMI was adopted when I was 3 days old. I grew up in a wonderful family with 4 other adopted siblings. I always knew I was adopted and my parents were very willing to talk about it and open to the idea of us finding our birth parents when we turned 18 if that was what we wanted. I never felt the need. I had great respect for my birth mom and was so grateful she was willing to give me up so that I could have a better life, but I didn't want to interrupt her life and cause chaos if she hadn't ever told anyone about me. I've heard horror stories of that kind of confrontation going very wrong and lots of feelings being hurt. I loved my family and my life and never felt like anything was missing, but in the back of my mind I was always curious about my genetic line and where I came from. I was definitely open to meeting my birth mother if she should ever reach out.<br />
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Well, that's what happened! Right after we got home from our trip to Moab earlier in the month, I was contacted by an adoption PI who told me that my birth family was looking for me, particularly my birth mother. I was blown away. It was so out of the blue, but I was very willing to let her contact me. We jumped through the legal hoops and she called me. I had big butterflies in my stomach, but otherwise was just excited to hear from her. She introduced herself and told me about her family and I told her about mine. We talked about how I came to be and the circumstances leading to and surrounding my birth. Much of the information my mom had been told had been inaccurate and it was so interesting to hear the real story. She is a wonderful lady and I am thrilled to know her. We set up a time to get together and she came to my house today. We went through my baby pictures and then to lunch where we talked and talked for hours. It was so fun to meet her and get to know her. We are friends on Facebook and I have even talked with two of her daughters- my half sisters. It has really opened a door for me that I never really thought would. I'm thrilled!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My birth mom and I.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-51292652273959485782016-09-05T19:17:00.000-06:002016-12-26T19:24:06.915-07:00LABOR DAY RIVERS<div style="text-align: center;">
We had a pretty fun Labor Day weekend- full of adventure, rivers, camping, and lots of fun. First off, we headed down to the San Rafael Swell to camp the first night. We love this place. It is SO beautiful and very remote, so not very crowded. It was a little rainy (and thus, muddy) but that cleared up and then it was nice.</div>
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After dinner Big C decided some of the crew needed to brush up on their rappelling skills for the adventure the next day, so they practiced off a cliff right by our campsite. It was dark by the time most of them got down, but hey, who needs light to back off a cliff, right? (Sarcasm). Our family is crazy sometimes...</div>
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We woke up the next day and went to hike the Black Box in the San Rafael. It is one of my favorite hikes, but also holds very intense memories for our family- Sister S almost died there about five years ago. We definitely respect that place! It's a beautiful gorge/slot canyon cut out of stone by the San Rafael River, so we hike in water pretty much the entire way, even swimming sometimes (that's why the kids have life jackets in the photo).</div>
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After an amazing hike and some much needed lunch we packed up and drove to Moab to meet more friends. Moab was PACKED with people. It is a madhouse down there and I will be happy to never go there again on a holiday. What a joke! We ended up camping in a parking lot. Not the worst place we've ever camped, but not the nicest by far. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Extra large piggy back on C Man. What a tough guy!</td></tr>
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The next day was Sunday, so we put skirts and ties on and went to Church in Moab, then hiked, explored and played the rest of the day. We finally found a campsite by the river that opened up and go to move to a prettier spot. </div>
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Video of Christian doing a side flip off the rocks at the big sand hill just north of Moab.</div>
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The last day (Labor Day) we ran the Colorado River with some friends. Sister S and her friends went home, so it was just Princess P and C Man with Big C and I. We had a good day even though the river was pretty mellow (boring, as the kids said). It was a great last summer trip. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P in the kayak with C Man on the paddle board.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite pics from the trip: My friend, hauling up her 'gear' from the river. hahaha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loading up the truck after our big weekend. We were pooped!</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-85251566810084676882016-08-21T19:33:00.000-06:002016-10-04T19:34:02.711-06:00PRINCESS P BECOMES A TEEN<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe I don't have anymore 'kids'! Princess P reached the big 1-3 today! She's so cute. I am so glad she's growing up to be such an amazing person. She's so kind and loving and willing to help. I hope she stays that way...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P opens gifts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blow out that fire on top of your brownies!</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-48122820288988945772016-08-20T17:27:00.000-06:002016-09-01T17:28:25.326-06:00BACK TO SCHOOL PICSIf you know me at all, you know I hate going back to school. When I had tons of littles at home, it was different, but my kids take care of themselves now and they are my buddies and I really miss them when they're gone all day. I also hate going back to a regimented schedule. I love the freedom and spontaneousness of summer and I miss it dreadfully when I get back into the school routine.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My youngest two- C Man 10th grade, Princess P 7th grade.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">C Man had a friend take some pictures of he and his buddies. Looks like they're in a band.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice socks! I feel a vibe of the 80's...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our McDonald's opened back up this month after being closed all summer. Here's the girls going in to check it out.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-53584653991627637952016-08-14T16:48:00.000-06:002016-09-01T16:49:36.076-06:00FAREWELL, ELDER CAnother Elder from my side of the family has gone out! He got called to Arizona and is such a cute, good kid. I know he'll do wonderful. I'm sure my parents are up in heaven dancing the jitterbug in happiness!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Future Elders- cousins: M, M and C Man.</td></tr>
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We had a good time in Price listening to him speak, eating at the luncheon, visiting with family and friends and saying good-bye.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cousins: M, C Man, RM A, and the man of the hour- Elder C.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The family that was there from my side.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-89357765777165655162016-08-07T16:21:00.000-06:002016-09-01T16:23:06.480-06:00MAPLE CANYON DAYWe decided to go to Maple Canyon yesterday for the family to climb and me to paint. It started out a little rainy, but that passed after five minutes and it ended up being a pretty nice day. Most of Big C's family came too, so it was quite a group.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P makes friends with a dog.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big C lead climbs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I actually belay sometimes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute climbing cousins!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My small <i>plein air</i> watercolor.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-11339804499376732972016-08-01T15:01:00.000-06:002016-08-30T15:09:54.779-06:00APRICOT OVERLOAD<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not sure why, but this year has been an amazing growing year for our fruit. Our apricot tree has never produced more than a half a dozen pieces of fruit until this year. The tree was in danger of broken limbs because it was so loaded with apricots. Big C was so happy! He loves them. I don't like them so they were a irritation to me. More work- cleaning up the dropping fruit every day, making bags and bags of dehydrated fruit and dozens of pints of jam. It is safe to say we are done with them!</div>
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We got together for a combined family night and filled my in-laws' industrial sized dehydrator with every piece of fruit we could get to. It's actually pretty tall for a fruit tree.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new niece and her mommy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who's going to eat all these? Not me!</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-61047331908821180352016-07-27T14:36:00.000-06:002016-08-09T18:04:14.153-06:00SNAPCHAT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I know that Snapchat is greatly debated and often criticized, but I have a serious love for it. Sister S and I have THE BEST time with it. I was able to keep up with her life when she was in Logan at school, in Ukraine and in Mexico. I get to see a little snippet of what she's doing and I get to send her little snippets of what I'm doing. It has been a wonderful tool for us to stay connected.</div>
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On a way less serious side, it is also a blast to use! They have the best filters and we laugh and play with them all the time. </div>
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I just had to send this one to my sister (she's not on SnapChat, but you can save them if you want). It is such a flattering filter and I just crack myself up!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of their filters are very age-defying- they smooth out my skin and put lipstick on better than I do.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I get to catalog little moments of life that I might have forgotten.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can send my kids pictures of their newest niece.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder D on Harry Potter's birthday.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can whine about how sick I am while I binge watch Fringe and drink peppermint tea and it only lasts for 24 hours.</td></tr>
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Overall, it is definitely one of the most used apps on my phone, and while I know it's not right for everyone, it has a special place in my life right now. </div>
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My husband's family really does put on a great reunion. We have such a blast even though we do almost the same thing every year. It just never gets old.</div>
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<u>BREAKFAST IN THE MOUNTAINS:</u></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P holds her new cousin! Aren't they pretty in pink??</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When your mom gives you a tattoo...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome A, Sister S and Elder D wait patiently for their breakfast.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We sure do love cousin time!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The guys gotta mountain bike down!</td></tr>
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<u>RED NECK SLIP-N-SLIDE:</u><br />
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One of the all time favorite traditions of the reunion.</div>
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Then, because going down on your bum gets boring, we have to go down standing up.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister S helps Little W.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with my cute boys!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P, Miss G and Miss J- the Middle School girls.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-20249262474181285702016-07-17T15:46:00.000-06:002016-12-26T20:45:29.257-07:00SUMMER TIME <div style="text-align: center;">
I sure do love summer! I wish it could go on forever! We have so much fun and can be spontaneous with our schedules. When school starts all that freedom goes away and I get sad. We've gotta enjoy the indulgences while we can!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All us girls at Girl's Camp!</td></tr>
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Sister S got asked to be the Stake speaker at Girl's Camp this year, so I went with her. We went up and had dinner with Princess P who was already there and then we got to listen to my amazing oldest child speak. The theme was 'There's No Place Like Home', so it was perfect topic for her and she did such a good job! What a great example she is for those girls! I'm so proud of her.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the old camp flags from years past were hanging up. We had to find our names.</td></tr>
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We got invited to go to Palisade Lake for dinner with friends. It was fun and the weather was great for throwing siblings into the water- at least that's what my kids did.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister S, Princess P and C Man fight for the high ground.</td></tr>
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One of my nieces came home from her mission as her sister is leaving and we went up to hear them speak. It was a hot day, but fun to visit and see everyone.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder D, Awesome A, Princess P and C Man- dang, my kids are good lookin'!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister S was on the forest fire crew this year. She loved it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think she started more fires than she put out... weird.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-71176844105857083422016-07-04T15:50:00.000-06:002016-08-05T16:11:18.848-06:00INDEPENDENCE DAY RIVER RUN & PARADE<div style="text-align: center;">
We finally found a river that was flowing so we had to hurry and run it before they shut it off (it is an irrigation river they turn on and off for the farmers). The Sevier is small, but very fun! We took friends and family (whoever wanted to come) and ran the river twice.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss K and Princess P get ready to head out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a break for lunch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the river...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P and I.</td></tr>
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After the river, we drove home and went to the evening parade in Manti. It is always a cute, fun one to attend and I love that they have it at night.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The parade in Manti.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching the parade- Big C and I on the right.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls- watching the parade.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visiting with cousins and friends after the parade.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-69700675433784192682016-07-02T15:37:00.000-06:002016-07-27T15:38:36.570-06:00CHRISTENSEN REUNION 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
I have a family that is very dedicated to reunions. Every other year my aunts, uncles, cousins and their kids all come to Ephraim to celebrate their heritage. They come from all over and stay for 3 or 4 days. I am impressed with their commitment. If it wasn't held in Utah, I honestly don't know how often we'd make it. I really do like my family though, so it isn't something I dread. I know, I'm lucky!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My family olympics team- Calmontahzona (we had people on our team from California, Montana, Utah and Arizona).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditional night at the church- eating pizza and this year we did family videos.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My boys ( the three on the left) and cousins.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We did a photo scavenger hunt. This is my team's pic from my grandpa's farm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A rainy dutch oven dinner on the mountain- Philadephia Flat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The olympic teams. This is only about half of our family, but a great showing none the less.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-38187795894396328152016-06-26T15:18:00.000-06:002016-12-21T15:34:06.886-07:00SUNDAY AFTERNOON HIKE<div style="text-align: center;">
I talked Big C into going up in the mountains on Sunday afternoon. We went up to check on a spot for my reunion, but also to get out of the heat. It was a great way to spend time with family. We did a hike across the top of Blue Bell. That area is packed with memories for us, the strongest one being when Big C went skiing with his brothers and lost one of them in an avalanche. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big C reminisces about his brother at the top of the chute where he was killed.</td></tr>
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He sat for a while and shared his memories with us. It was pretty amazing for the kids to see the place and hear his words.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hiking the beautiful trail.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A spike deer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view of our little Ephraim.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Afterwards, we stopped and made s'mores.</td></tr>
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We used some marshmallows that were at least a month old and they were the best s'mores we've ever had. I think it might be a new thing for our family- let the mallows get old before roasting! YUM!</div>
<br />going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-49036008939656704182016-06-19T19:16:00.000-06:002016-07-06T19:17:22.158-06:00SUMMER SNOW 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
I had mixed emotions about the workshops I attended this year. The first one was a watercolor workshop, but it ended up being mostly lecture and was taught by a man that was so opinionated he became confrontational instead of teaching. I was glad when it was over, just to be rid of the tension.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the few fun things we did in the watercolor class- draw with sticks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The watercolor class.</td></tr>
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The second week I signed up for a figure drawing class. I haven't drawn from a model in over ten years, so I was very intimidated and nervous, but it ended up being a great experience and a fun class.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our drawing class.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our teacher. She was quite a character and an amazing artist. Look her up here: <a href="http://cargocollective.com/teresaoaxaca">Teresa Oaxaca</a></td></tr>
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Here are my drawings from the week:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 2</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 4</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 5</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-66591867412896384622016-06-11T15:02:00.000-06:002016-07-27T15:04:08.746-06:00LEFT FORK OF THE HUNTINGTON<div style="text-align: center;">
We sure don't have much water in the state of Utah this year. It has been very sad for our river running habit. Nothing is flowing, so when my husband saw that there was a bit of water in the Huntington River, he wanted to run what he could of it.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big C on Huntington Creek</td></tr>
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Princess P and I went up the canyon with him and hiked. It was interesting to see the devastation caused by a forest fire there a few years ago. The campground is even closed to overnight campers and the slopes of the mountains are bare, so you can see all the pretty little waterfalls. It was very interesting. Plus, now there are log jams so huge it's caused the hiking trail to be rerouted. Mother Nature sure can be destructive when she wants to.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with Princess P, hiking along the river.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was a lot of logs over the river, so Big C had to portage a few times.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-53132156604250555592016-06-06T15:16:00.000-06:002016-07-27T15:17:24.521-06:00FAMILY HOME EVENING<div style="text-align: center;">
My kids absolutely love having combined home evening with my husband's family. All the in-town Gordons get together every 2nd and 4th Monday night and rotate teaching lessons and organizing activities. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cousins just love each other!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P and Big C admire the rainbow.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-36168306356462842382016-05-31T15:45:00.000-06:002016-06-01T15:46:05.578-06:00GREEN RIVER for MEMORIAL DAY<div style="text-align: center;">
Our Green River trip didn't start out so hot this year. We got to the campground at Swayze's Beach and found that they have started charging this year, so they wouldn't let us camp on the beach anymore. It is very depressing when the government starts taking over everything and telling you what you can and can't do. Freedoms are being lost everyday and nobody cares. It's a sad sign of our society.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging out on the beach, waiting to find out where we are going to go.</td></tr>
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Then, our friend that was with us stepped into some melting sand where a fire pan had been and burned the bottoms of his feet so bad that Big C and I ended up driving him to the hospital back in Gunnison.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">W with his new gauzy 'socks'.</td></tr>
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He'll be okay, but he'll have to stay off his feet for a couple weeks and that's not good for him. He's a very busy person and now he can't work for Big C. He was not happy. I was so sick for him. It was terrible.</div>
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Big C and I drove back to Green River early the next morning with his parents and ran the river with everyone. It was a great river day! Nice and warm and lots of water.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of people need lots of boats. We had around 30 people there.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister S and I- loving the sunshine!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of family and friends make for lots of fun and great memories.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This isn't everyone, but almost...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the first year we took the SUP's down the river. C Man was pretty good at it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder D stayed back the first run and built a sand castle. He's such a big kid! I love it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder D with Little W.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-69320323356197412672016-05-29T15:26:00.000-06:002016-06-01T16:05:19.550-06:00SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
My family has a strong tradition of attending our town's Scandinavian Days over Memorial Day weekend. It is so ingrained that Big C has even quit doing anything else on that day. He actually enjoys my family and extended family and I am so glad because I really enjoy them too. I am very blessed to have amazing family!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my kids (the middle 4) with friends and cousins.</td></tr>
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All my kids were home this weekend too, so it was really fun to be with everyone!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching the parade for the last time from my sister's old house.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P and her friend Miss K with the vikings!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of our family that was there. I have such great cousins! I just love them!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sweetheart, ready to do the Vike on a Bike race he helped plan.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elder D was the only other one to race this year.</td></tr>
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After a nice day, with a brief rainstorm, BBQ turkey lunch, a little bit of shopping at the venders, visiting with all the friends and relatives we saw at the festival, we had the traditional BBQ at my house with all my family, cousins and friends that were in town. It was SO much fun! Can't wait for next year.</div>
going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-25423815957205797462016-05-27T15:03:00.000-06:002016-06-01T16:08:38.195-06:00TRAIL GROOMERS UNITE<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not sure how your family is about wanting to go work on their time off, but it's not a very popular choice around our house. Big C is helping his brother with the Scandinavian Days Vike on a Bike race this Saturday and felt like the course needed some maintenance. The kids were not excited about it AT ALL, but went anyway...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The happy workers!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful Sanpete scene. I think I might just have to paint this...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working the trail. Many hands make light work.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Successful end of the job. We ended up having fun together and found it wasn't bad at all.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-87849014156550124792016-05-22T14:54:00.000-06:002016-06-01T16:08:23.963-06:00SCHOOL'S OUT!<div style="text-align: center;">
I, along with most parents on the planet, have very mixed feelings about school being out. I love the unstructured freedom that comes with summer, but not all the boredom and trying to keep kids busy that tags along as well. Summer never seems long enough though, so I must love it more than I dread it.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3x3 Tournament</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sqwad FC- C Man's 3x3 tournament team and coach. (C Man in the Qatar jersey).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess P plays a purple cello at Arts Night.</td></tr>
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going gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03671948362191760482noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224747542992628452.post-44543653936063933132016-05-17T14:31:00.000-06:002016-06-01T16:11:24.517-06:00HAWAIIAN VACATION ORDEAL<div style="text-align: center;">
Sister S got to go visit her good friend that is attending BYU Hawaii. She had a great time and loved Hawaii, but it ended up being a pricey trip...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister S in front of the house I grew up going to with my family every year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">She got to swim with sharks!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister S at the famous (to me) Hukilau Beach. I have such a great memories of that beach.</td></tr>
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Sister S dropped her phone off a cliff on the last day there. It was not good for more than one reason, because when she got back to Las Vegas she went to drive home and found that the car had been stolen. She kept having to borrow people's phones on the street to call us and tell us what she was doing. She ended up catching a bus to Cedar City just to get her out of creepy Vegas and we met her there at 2 am. It was quite a night. I am not sure why they wanted to steal a '94 Honda Civic, but I guess it happens all the time. The car had over 300,000 miles on it and lots of great memories for our kids, so it meant way more to us than to whoever took it. There has been a week of mourning at our house for the Hot Tamale, may it rest in peace.</div>
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