June 26, 2022
Today we are in Garden Valley, Idaho.
Here’s a quick rundown of our week:
1) started and finished preparations for our 7 week road trip to Alaska and back.
2) had a picnic dinner with the wonderful Scott family!
3) Charlie & Savannah are swingers!
4) Wednesday we were joined at Lava Hot Springs by the Bells and a contingent of Lincoln’s family.
5) we enjoyed the hot lava pools ranging from 102° to 112°.
6) the dive platforms in the water park enticed Lincoln and Scott. You’ll see evidence of Scott bravely taking the plunge!!!
7) river rafting the Portneuf River was invigorating and refreshing. Not long. So we repeated it 5 times!
8) if you, like me, enjoy winning, then make sure to invite Scott to play UNO.
9) it was sweet to have Slater join our camp out.
10) we parted ways Saturday morning and headed on the Craters of the Moon. You have to REALLY want to see this volcanic rich wilderness area. It won’t disappoint you. We hiked up the Inferno Cone, the Snow Cone, and a Splatter Cone, then climbed through the Indian Tunnel (a lava tube) and topped off the day with a Star Gazing Party hosted by professional and amateur astronomers who host this gathering twice a year. Lucky us!!!✨⭐️💫 (CotM has a Dark Sky Designation) If you get the chance…GO!
Humankind. Be both.
Coming this week:
June 26th ~ Mer’s Mike celebrates the anniversary of his birth!
June 27th ~ Russell will be 6 tomorrow!!!
June 27th ~ we visit Lane’s sister Reta in McCall, Idaho
June 29th ~ we visit Cam & Kim in Albany, OR
June 30th ~ Hailee (great granddaughter) turns six!
July 1st ~ we visit the Adams in Eugene, OR
How are you spending your summer???
We love you forever,
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
June 19, 2022
I reckon it can’t get any better than this past week.
1) we touched base with amazing friends - the Corbitt’s (NYNYN Mission), accompanied by the Bullocks.
2) enjoyed a picnic party with Mer, Mike and kids.
3) found a playground with the Gerber’s.
4) visited with Sam.
5) the Hansens stopped by for shaved ice and “great g’ma” hugs 🤗!
6) did you know I played the tenor saxophone when I was 12? Tesila wants to try it at age 14.
7) Sophie was baptized in the dress my mother sewed for Callie.
8) Matt, Scott, Luke, Maggie & Isaac destroyed a ball covered with plastic wrap.
9) our family has an abundance of fabulous fathers! And I thank God for that 🙏🏻!!!
10) Greg & Jennifer gifted us some bear 🐻 spray…and some BBQ sauce for bait.
TODAY we started a 12,000 mile road trip to Alaska and back home by early September. Along our route we will visit Aunt Reta, McCall ID; Cam & Kim, Albany OR; Jer & Erin, Eugene OR; Hansens, Lake Stevens WA.
Coming this week:
June 22-24 ~ camping at Lava Hot Springs with Bells, Lincoln’s partial crew + Slater.
June 25 ~ explore Craters of the Moon 🌙.
June 24 ~ David turns 19!
June 24 ~ Danny celebrates being 17!
June 24 ~ Heston will be 9!
June 26 ~ Mer’s Mike will be one year older!
Grandkids make the sun shine☀️!
We love you forever!
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
June 12, 2022
Alright. This recap is already over-ripe, being 6 days ‘late’. But last week was so fetchin’ fabulous!
1) Monday, June 5th — A day exploring Capitol Reef National Park; the Goosenecks, Hickman Natural Bridge, Gifford Homestead pie. Gorgeous. Gratifying. Goluptious.
This evening we had a late night phone conversation with RayDean. Pivotal.
2) We returned to Daybreak, and Tuesday continued my exploits by walking the lake. I enjoy getting outside and I LOVE the posies.
5) Then came the news of Stephen’s engagement to Emma. Our family is ever changing. It’s amazing to behold.
6) Saturday Cam, Kim and Justin surprised us with lunch at The Olive Garden and we talked of Anissa’s move to Virginia. More changes. All good.
7) Dinner was shared with Steph, Jerel, Lincoln and Carrie at the new and extraordinary Garage Grill.
8) At dusk we met at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple for Sophie’s pre-baptism photo shoot. Another full day.
9) Dinner, and birthday gift drop-off with Greg, Jennifer, and 3 of their shared kids on Sunday afternoon. Kylie is moving to Austin to have a new experience. We are proud of her for trying something different. And we are thrilled to welcome Jennifer’s 3 handsome young men as grandsons! Zach, Brock & Malcolm. Post dinner we played tag with the 2 calves.
10) The week closed out with a Saran Wrap Ball unraveling with Tom & Shalaun’s family. Always a delight to be in their home.
Dates to remember for June 13th to 19th:
18th - Sophie’s baptism
19th - Remember your Father(s)!
We love you forever!
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
June 5, 2022
Wow! It felt so good to get back to red rock country this weekend. As the miles passed I watched the landscape take on hues of alabaster, ochre, cadmium, apricot, burnt orange. I could not contain my delight. Pure glee at every turn.
Come see Bryce Canyon and The Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument!
2) We tried out our first Saran Wrap Ball on the Gerber kiddos. It got a 👍🏻!
3) We took a short road trip to my Mother’s hometown.
4) it’s been over 50 years since I’ve been to Escalante
5) my grandparents home/farm has been demolished 😭 It’s as if all physical evidence of their existence got wiped clean
6) but…my great-grandparents home still stands🤗! (See photo)
7) we traveled with my mom, step-dad, and three sibs with spouses.
8) we stayed in the house where my mother took piano lessons as a teenager.
9) I love small towns. Tonight we are staying in Torrey.
10) We’ll be back to Daybreak tomorrow. We are moving with haste to complete our gift shopping for summer birthdays. We hope to deliver them this month!
This week:
5th - TODAY is Randi & Roy’s 9th anniversary!!
7th - Erin lights 37 candles
7th - Stephanie celebrates turning 46
7th - Jon will be 55
9th - Allison turns a totally terrific 2!!
10th - all of a sudden Sophie is 8!
11th - Sarah marks her 25th year
Did I miss anyone? Have a delightful week!
We love you forever…every single one of you!
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
“…as far as the eye can see a naked barren plain of red and white sandstone crossed in all directions by innumerable gorges…”
~ Franklin B Woolley, Andrus Expedition 1866
The mapping of the last uncharted lands in the lower 48 took place in the 1870’s.
