Thursday, October 16, 2008

Indiana 2008

Our annual fall trip back to Indiana was as much fun as ever. There is non-stop action/fun/drama/trauma/craziness/you-name-it back there. Mike, Kim, Courtney, and Camilla always make us feel welcome, as do the Priebes and the Prices (Kelly--Kim's sister--and Greg). The weather was absolutely fantastic, which was even better because we missed the snow in Utah that weekend.

Here's the foursome right after Courtney's choir concert. She is quite the talented little musician! Mike always has a project he and his dad can work on...this time it was setting the posts for a new fence.
Camilla has a new cat--Franny. She's darling, but she's in jeopardy--the day after we came home Mike tripped over the cat, then Camilla's bicycle and sprained his ankle.
It's a tradition that Courtney and Grandma make/cook something when we come to visit. This time it was "fairy fudge" from a cookbook Shandy and Curtis gave Courtney for Christmas. It turned out mighty fine. We even had a "secret ingredient"...marachino cherry juice to make the fudge pink!
One of the reasons we chose this weekend to go back was because Kinsey Priebe, Kim's cousin, was getting married. Courtney and Camilla were junior bridesmaids. Kim was matron of honor and head wedding planner, and Michael was best man. The wedding was held at the Indianapolis Zoo botanical gardens, and it was a beautiful setting.


Theresa and Kent Priebe with their newly married daughter, Mrs.Kinsey P. O'Connell.

3 comments:

Rose said...

You guys look like you always have the greatest time! I think of you two when I hear Pres. Monsen's talk, "Live for today"! I want to be like you when I grow up!

Natalie Service said...

I LOVE that you make/take the time to do an annual trip to see your kids/grandkids! You guys are the best parents/grandparents ever! I'm hoping someday/tomorrow that you will feel the need/desire to adopt/adopt me!

Thomas said...

I loved seeing these updates. You did have great weather. It's probably fun to get to spend time with the girls since all the boys grandkids live close to you. -Maile