September 24, 2008
In September we met Brandon and Michelle Simmons in Vancouver for a 10 day cruise down the Mexican Riviera. Along the way we stopped in Victoria Island, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan. We had a wonderful time...
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Biking the Ridge Trail (Utah) ...in the mud!

September 19, 2008

We joined Kristina and Steven for an evening bike ride on the Ridge Trail in American Fork Canyon (Utah). The colors of the leaves were just starting to change so the trail ride was beautiful...and then it started to rain. The loose dirt quickly turned into slippery mud and all we could do was to just kept on peddling. It was a great way for Kristina and Steven to break in their new mountain bikes. A little mud never hurt anyone, right? At least Kristina kept a smile on her face!

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White Water Rafting

September 5, 2008

Hang On!

Kayle met up with his friend Brandon and some business associates for a weekend of fun!

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Family Reunion in Steamboat

We were all excited to get together in Steamboat for our first family reunion in two years. Steven was finally able to meet his little nephew Jack and get reaquainted with his sisters. Grandma and Grandpa Preece also joined us for a few adventures...probably more than they bargained for. It was a week filled with fun and laughter, hiking, biking, and swimming.

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We meet again...and the adventures continue!

As soon as we arrived in the Philippines Steven started to get a little trunky and asked his mission president if he could be released early to travel with us. Kayle and I were both so excited to see him again. We had so much fun touring the country together and listening to Steven communicate and interact with the people. We were very lucky to have him along considering we couldn't understand anything anyone was saying. Our Tagalog isn't the best. I tried but everyone just looked at me as if I had just landed on the planet. After spending time in the Philippines it was easy to understand why Steven loved the country and it's people. It was a wonderful experience for him.

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Our Trip to the Philippines...

After two long years we headed to the Philippines. We had a week to explore before we were scheduled to pick up Steven from his mission. During that time we were able to go the fabulous El Nido resort in Palawan, visit Corregidor Island, and ride horses to the top of a real volcano.

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Steven's Mission to the Philippines

September 2006 - August 2008

Steven took hundreds of pictures throughout his mission but these are just a few of my favorites. It looks like he had a wonderfully challenging time...

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Steamboat, Colorado in July

Kayle and I love to flee to the mountains of Colorado to escape the unbearable summer heat of Arizona. This year Stefanie and Jack joined us while Ed was busy at scout camp (We missed you Ed!). Grandma and Grandpa Neeley also came to visit...I think they were excited to see their Great-Grandson Jack. We also had fun hiking and biking with the Cohen family and our great friend Jon Wade.

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Let The Fun Begin...

A Week With Jack

A dream come true...a week with our little Jack without any parental supervision. While Stefanie and Ed were in Alaska, we were able to babysit Jack. I could tell Stefanie was a little nervous about leaving her little boy for the first time because she kept telling me what I should and should not do. If I had any question as to his schedule or what he should eat all I had to do was open a cupboard. There were little notes taped everywhere. I just chuckled to myself and pretended to pay attention. The week was what Kayle and I would call EXCITING! It was so much fun to be with him from the time he woke up in the morning until we kissed him good night. Being a grandparent is the best!

I couldn't resist making light of Stefanie's common sense rules. Check it out!

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It's raining, it's pouring...

Jack was so looking forward to my visit to Wisconsin so we could play outside together. We were both very disappointed to wake up to a rainy day.

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Cruisin' the Carribbean

Kayle and I couldn't resist celebrating Spring by taking Jack and his parents (Stef and Ed) on a Carribbean cruise. We had so much fun exploring the islands and the ship with our grandson Jack.

Stef & Ed posted pictures on their website.

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Family Fun in Boston

On the Mayflower

Since Kayle and I were on the east coast of Leah's wedding we decided to go to Boston for a little sightseeing/business trip. While we were in Plymouth looking for the rock we ran into Grant's family (Becky's youngest brother). The rest of Becky's family braved the cold winds to walk the Freedom Trail...Burr! Afterwards we headed back to Rhode Island to be aquainted with some of Mark's (Becky's oldest brother) reptilian friends. Check it out - it's pretty wild!

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Here Comes the Bride...

Leah and John's Wedding
On May 10th, Leah Preece (Becky's niece) married John Martineau in a beautiful country club setting in Rhode Island. There was just a short enough break in the cold rainy weather to allow the ceremony to take place outside as planned. I think everyone was relieved, especially the bride! Becky's parents, her three brothers and sister were all there to help celebrate the happy occassion.
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Our Trip to China

In April, Kayle and I went to China with my parents. We spent three weeks traveling across the country and learning about a different culture. We came to appreciate the people and their customs (although I had trouble with their cuisine).

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