Saturday, December 31, 2011

Christmas in Boise- 2011



We can say this was Christmas from around the country. Rachael & Jason from Everett, Washington. Jared from Colorado and Michael from New Jersey. We loved having everyone here.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Eve- 2011

We had a great time this Christmas Eve. We missed the ones that weren't here-- smallest Christmas Eve for a long time. Amber and family did a puppet show of the Nativity scene. It was great and reminded us of our love for Jesus and His birth which we celebrate.

We had our delicious Chili and Clam Chowder... yummy cheese rolls and dips. Santa loved being here with the 3 little children. Merry Christmas to everyone. We love you!!!



















Saturday, December 24, 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

Willie Handcart - Martins Cove & Sep 23, 2011

We decided to visit Martin Cove & Willie Handcart sites while we already in Salt Lake September 20 2011.

The first picture is Rock Creek where the rescue took place.

13 people died here the night before the rescue and were buried in a common grave.

The next 3 are at Rock Creek, The grave marker has Samuel Gadd's name one it. He is Garry's Great Uncle.
Garry's Great Grandmother
was in the group.She was Sarah Gadd, 6 years old at the time..It was very interesting.
We saw Independence Rock, the Devils Gap [split rock] and then Martins Cove.
We only stayed at Martins Cove for a few minutes as Garry wanted to get to the Willie Center located at Sixth crossing of the Sweetwater River and it was 56 miles away. It closes at 3 PM but they called ahead and told them we were coming.

The 3 Art pictures in the museum included the same picture that was given to Garry at his birthday party in 2010. It is of Eliza Chapman Gadd and her son Samuel.