Porterville

Tom and Andrew got up early while we were staying in Heber to get in a trip to the beloved Porterville.  

Porterville is a town, northeast of Salt Lake (along the immigrant trail) that was settled by Tom's Great, Great, Great Grandfather, Sanford Porter.  Tom has been talking about Porterville for many years, and finally got the chance to connect with his family history, once he got past the sheep in the road. 

The old Church building that was dedicated by Joseph F. Smith in 1908 and is now for sale for $205,750.

Of course, the most exciting was the "Porter-potty" in Porterville.

Yes, they really took this trip and Tom really got Andrew to go along.  Thinking it would be boring, I was pleasantly surprise that Andrew really enjoyed it (even if it was for the "rocking out" road trip to our satellite radio)

Porterville, UT

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Jade's Favorite Things, #21

Temples.

Ignore Tom's silly stance... I don't know what he was doing.

On a recent trip to Salt Lake, I got to show my children for the first time the Salt Lake temple.  The spirit is strong, even when just walking around the grounds, and it only reaffirms my feelings that the church is true.  I love this grand blessing the Lord has provided to all of us and I love that we got to spend some time enjoying this temple.  

BYU Library

Who knew the BYU library would be stocked with Avengers books?  

Perfect place for some tired young boys.

While in Utah, we got to spend lot's of time with my old college friend Meggan and also with her children.  Here is Sean with her son Bucky who seems to be just as excited about Avengers as Sean.  So glad to have friends in the Avenger loving clan. 

Salt Fields of Salt Lake Utah

Who knew Salt could be so exciting? I guess when it is covering 40 square miles, it is pretty amazing.

It was fun to take off our shoes and feel it on our feet, but I had to stop it at that when they considered driving my new car out on it. 

Beginning Band

Our last beginning band concert, unless Sean decides to play.  There is something special, and painful about beginning band.  The most exciting about this concert for me, was watching Andrew play the timpani's.  Very cool. 

Grease

 

Kira was a dancer in the Terra Nova musical Grease this past weekend. It was a sold out show all 4 nights and she was an excellent dancer. I loved being able to watch her do something a little out of her box.

To quote Kira, "I have been blessed to have had some amazing experiences and opportunities, but nothing has topped the feeling of being a part of Grease."

Bacon Roses from her Aunt.  What?

My Latest Project

New railings. The old ones were crumbling and I am praying I haven't bitten off more then I can chew. So far I have only called my brother in law and my brother with questions. I will reveal the final results once I figure out how to make it happen.