Daniel in Elk Grove

Daniel is now in a new uniform with a PRO cycling team (Garmin-Chipotle). He placed 39th in his first Pro race in Elk Grove, IL this weekend. We are so proud of him and look forward to his next race in southern CA.

Twenty Wishes

My latest read is Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber. One is encouraged to write twenty wishes down to make you feel better in life. Have you ever thought abt that? Could you come up with twenty wishes? I challenge you to try? They don't have to be big or have monetary value, they just have to make your life better for you.

The longest fish tale

Walt's first fish in years.... caught at Magic Reservoir, Idaho. His beat out our friend David Garner's by a fraction of the tail. David had to stretch his to come close. Chris cooked it up and it was so very delicious.
This bull trout caught in the Big Smokey Creek was on the "can not keep" list so it had to be thrown back. But he had a great time catching it on Dusty's fly rod that almost was confiscated by Walt. Since his fly rod isn't capable of catching any fish, maybe Dusty's is the ticket. Only problem, Dusty thinks so too. hehehe

Daniel turns Pro

Daniel just signed up with Team Garmin-Chipotle as a pro-cyclist. His is thinking abt doing the Tour of Utah cycle race Aug 13th thru Aug 17th along the Wasatch Front. We are all so proud of him. His Mom, my sister Patty, is contemplating coming out from CA to watch some of the races. I would be so overjoyed if she does.

5=Fine

5 things that make me fine this week so far are:
Being loved by my family
Having a job
A car that works
The freedom to pray

Tastey Treat in Tremonton

On our way to Idaho we stopped at a local diner in Tremonton, UT for a bite to eat. It was suggested that we try their cinnamon rolls. They are their claim to fame. They are big enough to fill a 9" dinner plate. Walt & I had to split one and even then couldn't finish it all. YUMMM

Birthday BBQ

Since I was enjoying my actual bday in the country, Keri thru a birthday bash when we got back. The loggers were back in town for the weekend as was Chris. Many friends were there, Mel & Shouanna

Keri's Mom & Dad - Gay & Walt Fisher

The Cabin Crew from Twin Falls

Kids enjoying themselves

of course, that same good looking STUD MUFFIN cooking again....

This time there was a cake, singing and laughter... What more could you ask for!?!! I had it all..

LIVEing LOVEing and EATing

City Girl celebrates Bday Country Style

Over the years I've spent so many bdays out camping with my family. At one point (I think it was my 16th bday) I silently wished I could have been born in a month when school was in so I could have my friends celebrate with me. I was at an age that I wanted more than just family around. When I met Walt he took me to places where there even less people around - the back country. Ugh at first. As time when on (and I grew up just a little), I looked forward to going out to the outback. Over the years I have celebrated with friends and family in the city, by myself in the city and with Walt in the outback.

This year was with friends in the outback. We were on the Big Smokey Creek in south central Idaho with friends Dave & Dusty Garner and Patrick & Christina Wartina.

Patrick, David & Dusty are loggers that were starting their current job near the Big Smokey Creek area. We missed having Keri Garner along to celebrate the beauty, but someone had to stay behind and mind the lumber yard. We missed having her there. We went with them to check out their current timber sale. It was perfect weather and even better friendship. There wasn't a cake , the only gift was someone else doing the cooking (Thanks David & Chris), but it was perfect.

Chris took Walt & I on our tour of the area where we saw lots of unique flowers,old trees,wildlife,

and miles and miles of priestine waters. It was hot enough that Chris & I got our feet wet but being that it is glacier waters, it was too cold other than to dip in and get out.

It was amazing to me how many butterflies were swarming around. They were beautiful.

The other flying things were mosquitos galore. We tried all kinds of dif repellants, but each one had different effects on each of us. No one was safe from the pests.