Fun in Price

My boys had been looking forward to a Rock and Gem show that was being held in Price since our visit to Ferron over Spring Break. The boys were hoping to save $300 to spend there, which didn't happen. The day before we left Andrew said, 'Mom, can you please bake some stuff for us to sale?' I ended up giving them $20 a piece to spend on treasures and away we went. We met my Mom and Whitney in Price. The rock show was very cool. My parents bought me a plate that is full of orthoceras and ammonite fossils for my birthday. Isaac bought a Mosasaurus tooth, bismuth, a meteor and some peacock ore. Andrew bought bismuth, a snake statue holding a geode, a letter opener (he loves weapons), an arrowhead, apache tear, and an orthoceras fossil on a necklace. Luke's treasures were a jade marble, an ammonite and a rock carved into a little dinosaur.
After circling the booths for an hour or two we ended up eating lunch at the China Buffet. This is Isaac's and Andrew's favorite place to eat in Price. I think it is mostly beacause Whitney makes these fabulous ice cream cones. The kind that are 8 inches high. They are also big fans of 'chicken on a stick'.
We ended our visit there with a trip to the dollar store. I bought me a snazzy pair of sunglasses for $1. Isaac found his beloved beef jerky. Andrew ended his hunt for Drop Popz and bought 3 of them. Luke added a bat and ball to his collection. It is amazing how much fun can be had at a store like this. Whitney was a cop for a little while with her bullet proof vest, and Isaac and Luke found the party hats.



It was a fast trip, but definitely worth it!

Furniture.....Finally!

Since we moved here, about 6 months ago, we have had nothing in our front room. Well, that isn't necessarily true. It used to be where Luke played trains and baseball. We had spent quite a bit of time looking for furniture, and were disappointed. Dave especially. He ended up going on a trip to Michigan for work, and when he arrived home, this is what he saw when he came in the front door!




The large cabinet in the back of the room belonged to my Great-Great Grandfather Richard Withers. It has been sitting in my Grandpa Mel WIthers garage for the last 10 years. I am so thankful that this piece of furniture has made a home here! It took me a little while to clean it up, and Cheri and Matt had to come over to move it around for me. I am a little sad that the top piece of woodwork will not fit on with my ceiling height, but I think it gives it a more modern feel to have the straight lines along the top instead of the fancy scroll work. I found the company name on the back of the cabinet, and I believe it was made in the late 1800's, here in Salt Lake. I have enjoyed unboxing 'family items' to place in the cupboard.

Memorial Day

This past Memorial Day I was able to take the boys to see my Grandpa Mel Withers conduct a flag ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Riverton. This is a very busy day for him. He is the Commander of the American Legion in his area, and therefore is responsible for a Memorial Program at many of the cemeteries in and around Riverton. This year they had 2 beautiful songs sung and then the 21 Gun Salute. Grandpa Mel knew Andrew needed to pass off a few things in Scouts before receiving his Wolf, and surprised us by having Andrew help raise the flag. If I would have known he was planning on doing this I would have had him wear his Scout Uniform. It was a very emotional moment for me. I have always loved anything patriotic. I grew up seeing my Grandfather carry the flag in parades and participating in many different programs. This has tied my love of this wonderful country with the love that I have for my Grandpa. In addition, to see my son by his side during this ceremony, made this a beautiful day for me.