22nd Anniversary!

Today is our 22nd Anniversary! 22 years ago we made my dad come home from hunting and Aaron's dad wait to go until after we got married. It was a wonderful fall day! I'm so thankful that Aaron chose me over all of the other girls he dated. Aaron is truly the best husband and father. He surprised me yesterday at work with red roses. He ordered 22 but they shorted him one. hahaha Bart gave us a baptism for our anniversary and Marissa is willing to stay home while we go to dinner tonight. (That in itself if amazing. She hates staying home!) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AARON!!!!

Mesa Falls

Last weekend we went up and winterized the cabin for mom and dad. It is getting cold up there so Aaron volunteered while they were at Angies. Marissa couldn't remember what Mesa Falls looked like so we took her over. Aaron figured that this late in the year they wouldn't charge. Oops! He was wrong. Oh, well it was worth the $5 to see Marissa's face. Just thought I'd share the pictures. It sure was beautiful!

One Year Mark

Bart has officially been out one year! Not sure whether to be excited or sad. Yes we miss him. No one more than Marissa, but we are enjoying the few letters and weekly emails. It is also fun to watch him grow while he is there. He finally made senior companion after being acting senior for 3 months.

Happy 20th Birthday Bart!

Just thought I'd post the pictures we got from sweet Sister Ruth VanWagoner. Their family had Bart and Elder Kriser over for dinner on his birthday. They fed him steak and threw a party for him. Bart was excited because she always sends me pictures. The other pictures are from August. Now if we could just get Bart to send me pictures!!!!! :D

To the Cabin Again

We just got back from spending a fabulous, but too short time at the cabin. We arrived on Sunday evening to an enjoyably cold night. Monday we hung around the cabin inside because it was too cold outside. Tuesday we decided to drive through Yellowstone. It was fun. We had a crazy time. Aaron made up and taught us a new song. Not worth sharing though. There were lots of buffalo in the Hayden Valley. If only they would stay off the road so you could drive, it would have been nice. We saw a herd of elk and one moose. Aaron decided we should eat at the Old Faithful Inn so on the way to Canyon Jct. we made reservations. The earliest was 9 p.m. So we drove to Canyon then to Mammoth. Then we came back by Tower. Since it was still too early to go to Old Faithful we hiked down to the Lower Falls. It was a strenuous but nice hike. Then we walked out by the Mud Hotpots. It was a nice day. We made it to Old Faithful about 7:30 pm in time to buy postcards to mail to Bart. Then it was on to watch Old Faithful. He was 10 mintues late but well worth it. He shot really high. Then we went in to the Inn and waited for time to eat. The dinner was nice but not really worth the wait. It was fun eating in the old section though. We enjoyed our time and left at about 10:30 pm on the way out we saw 4 coyotes on the side of the road. We made it back to the cabin at midnight. Wednesday mom and dad Hancock joined us. Thursday morning we took dad on a drive to Sheep Falls. We started hiking down and decided it was too far to go without water. Maybe next year. Thursday afternnon Lynn, Jana and Maddy joined us. We celebrated Jana's birthday and enjoyed visiting. Friday after a nice lunch we packed up and came home. Aaron had a wedding to perform on Saturday. We had a great time. Just wish it would have lasted a little longer.

Kaye, Kathy, & Joyce (Taken in January 2009)

On July 30th & 31st, Joyce came down. Joyce, Mom, Marissa and I had a great time making card table tents. With very little help from me they were able to get 6 sewn together and 3 more cut out. Thanks Marissa and Joyce for doing all the cutting and mom for doing most of the sewing.

Kaye and Lindsy and her girls stopped by for a few minutes to visit. Pam and Kristen also stopped by for a few minutes. Lindsy's girls loved one of the finished tents.

Dad wanted a tent and kept telling Joyce what colors he wanted. She said when you can get under the card table I'll make you one. I only wish I had my camera to get a picture of him under the card table. Way to go dad!!! After he got out though he decided he didn't need one.

It was a fun couple of days. Now we just need to get together and finish the rest. I can't wait to get my three done. Thanks Joyce for cutting out my two.

I worked on one of mine for a few minutes last night. Aaron thought I was making it for him and even got under the card table. I told him to hang on maybe in 5 years or so he can get under there with his grandchild.

Hancock Family Party

The Hancock Family had their first annual Hancock Family Party on July 24th. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to Joanne and Valorie for planning it and Uncle Terry for the delicious sandwiches. There was tons of food. We had a great time. Aaron enjoyed visiting with his cousins. It is too bad it didn't last longer. It was fun to visit with those we haven't seen for a long time and those we haven't seen before. We look forward to next years. We were even able to get the 4 brothers together for a pose. Thanks, Gene, Val, Terry, and Reed.