Firepit on Boulder Mountain

Larry has built/is building a neat firepit just off the back deck of the house. They had roasted marshmallows the night before we came. Alex wanted to do it again. In the picture, Larry is getting fire ready, as Nancy and Alex look on, in anticipation.


This is the last day here, for the Rathsacks. We plan to go over to the Nature Center at Capital Reef.

It is another very good day! ;-)

Alex caught a fish - three, actually

Alex and Ben and Larry and Annette went fishing this morning, at Mill Meadow Reservoir. This was one of the highly anticipated Rathsack vacation events. He caught three fish, early on. We are all thankful. It was a good activity. They did throw all the fishes back, today.

Here is a photo, courtesy of Arrion.

We all went out to a new local pizza place for supper - really good, enjoyed by all!

It was a very good day! ;-)

"Watching" the grandkids

Got to be quick. Watching a 20 month old and a 5 year old... from early morning until into the evening... at the house on the mountain in Utah.

Do I need to mention they are full of life - Grandma is now playing Wii Sports with Alex and Kaylee is taking a nap. We may actually get through the day! I'll let you know.

Arrion and Ben, Annette and Larry are out in the mountains hiking and seeing the territory, adult entertainment. Having fun! ;-)

It is a very good day! ;-)

Kaylee Junior Park Ranger

We leave for Utah in the morning (Tuesday) for week on the mountain. Here is one of many photos posted by Arrion on Facebook, of their visit so far - this one at Capital Reef National Park.
See you soon, Kaylee - and the rest of you, as well, of course!

It is a very good day! ;-)

Federer and Tiger today

We (Allison, Nancy and I) went to the Dick Clark American Bandstand Grill mid-afternoon yesterday. Allison and I had the "4th of July Buffet" - Nancy had the chicken tenders - a huge plate. Music was continuous from the 50s and 60s with tvs around. A little noisy for Nancy, she said.

Federer beat Roddick in 16-14 5th set for this 15th Grand Slam title. I tuned in at 6-7 in 5th, and couldn't go back to golf. Tiger just teed off at Congresional.

Nancy came up with this photo from Utah house off of her camera from May - that we thought was lost. We'll be out there in Utah, again, in a few days.


I'm in the "dining room" - the photo looking south - note the humming bird feeder. To the left, in this photo, is the great view of the Capital Reef National Park red cliffs.

It is another very good day! ;-)

Happy 4th of July!

Hope all are enjoying our National Holiday - each in your own special way.

Finished the last piece of birthday cake for brunch. My day is doing well, so far.

I has been a very good day! ;-)

Happy 70th Birthday to me!

Lots of others have wished me happy birthday - THANKS! - so I'll add one of my own. Went for a walk, lots of Animal Crossing, FarmTown, and Farmville playing, and haven't had lunch yet.

Nancy has the traditional angel food cake baked - frosting pending! A good life.

Next challenge is finding a new barber to cut my hair - this week. Big trauma, but good opportunity, as well.

So far, it is a very good day! ;-)