Of course it is always fun when Tristan comes over!
He is so silly and definetly makes us laugh and smile!It is always great to be with my Aunts, Uncle and cousins!
My Aunt Lois, and Aunt Marge, these are my Dad's sisters.
These are my only girl cousins on my Dad's side... My cousin Karen I had not seen each other in over 20 years, it was great to be with her, and catch up like there was no lost time!Yeppers, it is gone gone gone. Since Cyndi and I both turned the big 50 this year, we decided years ago we would go to New York. So I flew to Michigan, then we went to NYC, of course it was awesome again.... We had so much fun together as always.
I actually learned to like the subway...notice I didn't say "LOVE"?
The Manhattan Temple
Markets in China town
View from Top of the Rock... 68 stories high, awesome I loved seeing Central Park and the empire state building. 
Saw Mamma Mia, and Phantom on Broadway..... they were both awesome, of course!
So I guess since I turned 50, I just better put on a happy face and deal with it, cause it isn't going to go away, huh? So my brother called to tell me happy birthday and told me I was a antique.. Thanks Keith, that made me feel so much better. A antique? So Logan told me he was taking me to dinner...I kinda thought to myself, really he has no money but whatever.... Maybe taco bell? So I came home from work, showered... and that is about it. He told me Yes, I looked fine. If I would have known what I was in for... maybe a little hair do, and some make up? Oh well. It was a little suprise party at Golden Corral. YES, I was suprised. THANKS for a great "Nifty Fifty" birthday party. I am loved!
My oldest Jayson and youngest Logan
My favorite DIL, Tina
THANKS everyone for a awesome night!
Antique... Thanks, brother.... your right behind me
My friends Jones' and Allens', your the best!
Said Goodbye to Elder Mac Gordon, headed to the Germany Berlin mission
Said "Goodbye" to cousin & nephew Morgan Wells, headed to the Montana Billings Mission
of course played with Tristan
Logan started his freshman year at MCC
Welcomed home some missionary friends....Mike Kleinman, Logan, Jeff Stoker, Scott Ball, Brock Smith, Max Crandall, Daniel Anderson and Garrett Jones
Went to lunch with our favorite Arizona missionary Elder Zak Keir, he is from Wisconsin he returned home in August.
Tried some new pizza in Gilbert New York Pizza Dept.....with family and friends. Wow, our Stake Conference was awesome. The spirit was so strong. I felt like I needed every word that was spoken. I think the whole conference was just for me, sorry everybody. The words touched my soul. Lots of important words to ponder. I really enjoyed Pres. Ostler's talk on refining moments. I have reflected on my refining moments and how they have touched and polished my life. I count myself honored to be worthy of being tested by him, for it is only through testing and refining that the best (and worst) is brought out in us. The molding takes place and shape is given to us as his will is. It can be very difficult and honestly, very painful... but I know it's for the best; that He may use me to glorify Himself... We talk about defining moments, but I think nothing can define you. They’re all refining moments. You’re constantly refining yourself and refining your life.
Here is the newest little "Wells" kid... (my new "grand" nephew)
Gunner Dale Wells,
born to Justin and Lorin on
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 he weighed 8 lbs, 5 oz and was 21.5 inches long.
Can't wait to meet him.
(Thanks for the pictures Justin, I grabbed them off facebook!)
