Eagle Scout Yosemite Trip

Our ward had like 25 Life Scouts at the beginning of the year. Dan and the Young Men wanted to encourage them to finish up and earn their Eagle awards. So they came up with the idea to offer a trip to Yosemite to all those who earned their Eagle Scout awards this year. We made a slide show and presented the plan to the scouts and parents at the beginning of the year. The boys were excited and Dan worked with the BLM and Park service people to come up with lots of ideas that the boys could use for projects. The boys bought into it and Dan worked along with them and many leaders and parents to do some 20 or so Eagle projects this year.

Dan was a Life Scout and never quite received his Eagle Award as a boy. I believe that helping that many boys earn their awards is worth him receiving an honorary Eagle Award! He has probably helped at least another 30 earn theirs over the years. He also helped Trent Saaralainen in a neighboring ward earn his this year.

Dawson went out to Oakland with Uncle Ray and family to Ryan's wedding in the Oakland temple the weekend before. Ray's family brought Dawson down to Yosemite and stayed a night before the rest of the boys from St. George met up with them on Wednesday. Looks like they had a great time.

Fun Park City Sisters Weekend

Jill, Julie and Heather came up to Park City and stayed in the Marriott condo with me after my Utah CTE Business conference. We had a nice time hiking and riding the Alpine Slide. I love my sisters and Park City in the Summer!

Memorial Day Work Getaway

 Dan had some mailboxes to do in Midway and Heber City so he, Dawson and I left after church on Sunday. We camped in the Wasatch State park right next to the beautiful river.

 While they worked on Tuesday, I went for a nice hike up the canyon along the river.

 I sat here and enjoyed the beautiful view of the Midway valley below

 Danielle, Steve and kids came up Tuesday morning because they had spent Memorial Day weekend in Orem with Steve's family. We had lunch together and then watched Dad and Dawson work a bit. This beautiful meadow was right above where they were working. Alexa and I took photos.

 Alexa is a great photographer for a three year old.

 And she is pretty darn cute!

The trail kept going so I kept hiking until I came to this sign that said "Trail End".

We had Darrell and Eve and Breanna and Tom and Meagan up from Provo for a Memorial Day BBQ.

Angel's Landing Hike with Cousins

Dawson and the Flake cousins let me tag along on a hike to Angel's Landing with them. School had just gotten out for me so it was a great get away. 

Jason, Dawson, me, Rebecca and Mathew Curtis. 

There were some of Dawson's friends that went as well. 

Always great to cool off after a long, steep hike. It was a great time! 

May Weddings Kelsey and Jennifer

Jennifer and Shane were married in May at the Draper Temple. Dan and I didn't make it up in time for the ceremony but were there when they came out. It is Mother's Day in El Salvador so we spent the morning talking to Elder Andrew Flake on the phone! 

Datwyler ladies: Julie, Heather, me, Jill, Jessie, Joan and Wendy. 

Dan and I

 Datwyler men: Scott, Dan, Bryan, mom and Dad.

Me and the beautiful mother of the bride, my sister, Julie. 

What a great coupled. We are so happy for them. They had a gorgeous reception

 in the Gardens above the Uof U. 

Kelsey and Scott were married in the SLC temple. The flowers at temple square were exceptional. 

 So happy for this cute couple, Kelsey and Scott. Congratulations! 

Dawson Graduates from Dixie State University

Dawson received his Associate of Science Degree from DSU! 

The girls both got their associates as well. All of them attended on scholarships!

What a great deal for our family. We love Dixie! 

He graduated with honors, too. Great work Dawson!