Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Rest of the Birthday Weekend

After a wonderful river walk, we headed back south. We stopped in Eagle Mountain to see a Clint Black concert and firework show.
Then on that Sunday, I had one more surprise for Todd. After church, I set the table for two. But once dinner time arrived, David and President DJ Smith (aka Todd's friend and boss) surprised him to join us for one last birthday dinner. We had potatoes, meatloaf (Jenny's recipe), rolls (Debbie's recipe), and carrot cake. Happy Birthday Todd!

Ogden River Walk

This is the amount of snow still on the mountains. Because of all the rain and snow that we have been having, the rivers are overflowing.
We took a walk in the Ogden Canyon with Jill, Susan, Hailey, Christopher, and Carson to see how full the river was.



Olympic Birthday

Align CenterOn his birthday, Todd answered the door to find me presenting him with a "million dollar check" and balloons on his lucky day. This will do until we find the perfect birthday present.
After work, we headed up to Clinton to begin the biggest party of the year.
We ate a yummy BBQ, had relay races, water balloon duels, and balloon popping races.

Everyone won a gold medal in their excellent performance.
Christopher
Jillyn
Aiden
Hailey
Carson
Olivia
Jaxson
Catherine
Grandma Fisher
Susan
Alyssa
Adam
Roger
Jill
Todd
A Gold Medal Family
Todd opening his presents
Eveyone loved the party
Even the after party was fun as the kids entertained themselves with the balloons.
June 3rd was the biggest party of the year!
Below, Jaxson having a little trouble popping his balloon and Todd's birthday song.

Into the Missionary Training Center

Memorial Day was the dropping off day at the MTC for Elder and Sister Shurtz. They were all packed up and ready to go. Good luck in England!


Men of Determination

The last full week of May, Todd and his dad drove to the Grand Canyon and hiked into Havasupi. This required them to hike, with full gear, 10 miles down into the canyon, hiked the few days there, and then 10 miles uphill back out of the canyon. They were pretty tired when they came home. But their pictures sure are beautiful of the red rock and teal water! More pictures coming later.


Reunions with family and friends

Before Mom and Dad headed to the MTC, they wanted get together with the Shurtz, Fullers, and friends to have one last party for a year and a half.

Both of these pictures are nice, yet each had their own problem, my eyes closed or Todd's head cut off.


Grandma requested a talent show from each of the grandchildren. Todd and I showed off our country swing dancing. That is always nice to have in our back pockets.
After the Fuller Reunion, we headed to the Shurtz get-together. Uncle Steve and Aunt Jane were great hosts. It was fun to visit and catch-up with the family. Todd was a real trooper to attend double family reunions in one day, especially after hiking 10 miles uphill and driving back from the Grand Canyon the previous day. Thanks Sweetie!
Wishing Uncle Gerald goodbye at the airport, as he is off on one of his many trips.
We had Sunday dinner at David's apartment, with Patrick and Beth.


Ready for a mission

Mom and Dad were set apart to be missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The next day, they flew in, and after a long day of flying, came to relax at our apartment. We were surprised to see that Dad should have kept this pair of socks at home. They won't last long in the mission field. We had a good laugh!

One Year-May 15, 2011



One year has come and gone, I am more in love with Todd than ever! Thanks for the wonderful and fun memories! Thanks to everyone that helped us celebrate!