Lake Tahoe

Well we made it back to Tahoe for Labor Day again this year. This would be year five for Jon and I. We meet up with Jon's Uncle Mike and Aunt Karen who have graciously hosted us everytime. They bring up their RV and we sleep in tents and eat RV cooked meals which alot of times beat my homecooked meals. This year we brought Mike and Crystal with us. Eric, Sharee, Joe, and Lori met us up there. It was alot of fun hiking and swimming. Those of you up for year 6 put it on your calendar Labor Day 2010 and bring your sleeping bag.


This is the whole crew. Joe, Lori, Mike, Crystal, Sharee, Eric, me, and Jon

The newly weds.

That's my baywatch babe

Lori and I tried really hard to learn to skip rocks, it wasn't all that pretty.


Our hosts, Aunt Karen and Uncle Mike

Eric and Jon having a conversation on rock in Lake Tahoe.


This is one of our favorite swimming spots, isn't it gorgeous. The water was low this year and the waves were ferocious.

Delta

Jon finished up orientation at school so we took the weekend to go to Delta and see my Aunt Martha's Family. My cousin David recently returned from a mission in Florida and my cousin Phil was blessing his new baby. So it was the perfect weekend to go to Delta. Not only does my Aunt and her family live there, but my Grandma Foy grew up in Leamington which is right next to Delta. So I took Jon on a family history tour that my Grandma took me on often growing up. We drove by her childhood home, which is still in great shape. I can remember sleeping over there, riding horses, playing in the river and eating cookies for breakfast. Then we drove over to Oak City which is where the Finlinson family originated from, so we drove by the house my grandma was born in and the home my Great Great Grandfather Lyman built. Then we went to the cemetery. Yes I took my husband to see my family gravesites. But I can hardly remember ever going to Oak City without stopping at the cemetery. It was a great family history lesson for Jon, almost got him excited about doing his geneology. I think my grandma would have been proud that I knew my Finlinson and Lyman family line and could connect them together correctly.
It was great to stay with my Aunt Martha and spend time with my cousins. We got to go up Oak City Canyon for a dutch oven dinner. So we got feed well then and then at the luncheon on Sunday. David and Phil did a great job. It got me thinking about Alex alot and I am sure proud of him for going on a mission, but I can't wait until he gets back next summer.
Most of the pictures are from the Mt. Nebo Scenic loop we took to south to Nephi. We got to see alot of beautiful country full of wild sunflowers. We are enjoying living in the mountains.



Devil's Kitchen

Bald Mountain and Bald Jon

Utah Lake overlook from Mt. Nebo

This is my Great Grandfather and Grandmother Finlinson's Head Stone

Hiking with my cousins Josh and David


Totally worth the hike for this Sunset.

First Day of School

Yes, Jon joined all those going back to school this year. He started the MBA program last week. This has been quite the change for us, he being the student, me not being the student. But he is going to do great and I am proud of him. I can get used to having the nicely dressed business professional around, he is so handsome.

Provo

We made it to Utah with two cars and a big Uhaul of stuff. On the way we stopped in Panguitch and stayed the night. My sister and cousins put on a nice bridal shower for Crystal, so that was fun to attend. We spent the evening at the cabin and then continued on our way the next day to Provo. Jon left early and by the time I got to our new apartment he had unloaded all our stuff, by himself. We miss our place in Arizona, but we are getting settled. There is a train track immediately outsided our bedroom window, and at night it sounds like that train is coming right through our apartment. But we'll get used to it, right? Our ward is also very different than we had expected, there are 10+ service missionary couples, due to the challenges etc. in our area. So we have a feeling we will be put right to work, which is a good thing. We feel like we are going to learn alot while we are here. Jon is going to start school tomorrow, he is nervous, but he will do great. Just this time around he will actually have to study in school, instead of playing alot of basketball. I will also be studying for my board exam, so I will go to school with Jon everyday and hit the books at my old BYU library study spot.

For my graduation mine and Jon's parents came to Arizona. We had alot of fun despite all the packing. The past few days it has been nice spending time with my family that was here for Crystal's wedding. She had a beautiful sealing and great dinner/reception afterwards at the Lion House garden. We were so glad that it only rained in the morning and turned into a beautiful day. She was a gorgeous bride. It will be fun to spend time with Crystal and Mike while they are still here in Provo.