We added a new blog to our list. It's where we can post some of the scrapbooking pages that have been worked on recently. The blog is titled: Scrapbook'N Stimpsons. There should be a link to it in a list on the right hand side of this blog.
After a short debate of what to do one evening we decided to pack up as quick as we can, grab a couple of sandwiches from Subway, and head down the road to Mesa Falls. It was the retreat we all needed. We got to play and explore together, what we always love.
We traveled to California last weekend to attend Grandpa & Grandma McCain's 50th wedding anniversary. We were late getting there, but were able to make it there in time for the family photos. The party was beautiful and fantastic. It was held at a small winery in Tracy. The food was the best ever and the company was great. Not enough could be said or done to honor all that Grandpa & Grandma are and have done for everyone. They are amazing examples and a beacon of hope in a deteriorating world. Their love shone as pure and as strong as the day they were married. It was neat to look around and see only some of the lives that were touched and the miracles that were created all because two people fell in love and stayed in love.
While in California we visited Six Park Marine World. There was lots to do and see there, so much that we didn't get to go everywhere we wanted to in just a day. Charity was so excited she barely bothered to nap, because behind every corner there was something new to explore and discover. She was well behaved the whole time and fell quickly asleep on the way back to the hotel. 
At the hotel the boys thought it would be funny to see if Charity fit in the dresser. She did and oddly enough seemed to enjoy herself.
Last Sunday night we were driving home from Lee's family's home. On our way home we saw fire trucks on their way to an emergency. Looking at the speeding trucks and flashing lights we say "I hope it's no one we know". Driving further on we see the trucks arrive behind our neighbors' trees. We freak out and figure the fire trucks must be either at our neighbors' home (who are out of town) or our home! We pull in to see fire trucks and police cars in our driveway! Ahhh! No one was hurt. No one lost their home. One of the tractors behind our home randomly caught on fire. It's a mess, but it could have been a lot worse.
We head back to Lee's family's home at 1AM and the detectives and whatnot are still at our home. On the road there we find kittens in the middle of the road. We now have a cute little orange and white kitten. Lee has named him "Dash".
Lee got frustrated with his long hair and randomly decided to cut his own hair. It looked terrible. He called up his brother, Rick, who made an attempt to fix it. Finally, Rick called his girlfriend, Sophie (a hair dresser), and she did what she could (short of shaving it all off) with what was left. It looks much better now, except for a small bald spot behind one of Lee's ears.
Last weekend we went to a family reunion in Wells, NV of all places. It was fun to see so much family. And they enjoyed seeing how much Charity has grown, or even meeting her for the first time.
On the way home we stopped in Twin Falls, ID. We drove around the new temple there and stopped next to the bridge to see the sights!
We just got back from our fun filled family vacation in Northern California. We went all over the place, or so it seemed. We traveled to Yosemite National Park, the Sacramento Zoo, a park, the Arden Fair Mall, an iMax theater (3D Monsters vs. Aliens), Santa Cruz, a Ghiradelli Chocolate outlet, a couple of Apple stores, and many restaurants. We went with no set plans, relying on the weather, company, and sites. We also visited family and friends all over. They had not yet had the chance to meet baby Charity. We brought home many souvenirs and almost a sweet golden retriever puppy. The weather was great in California for us, and we were very reluctant to go home. Thanks to all those who made our trip fun, comfortable, and worthwhile.
