Snake River Adventure

Mike and James take a harrowing trip through Hell's Canyon- Snake River

OUR FAMILY- 2009

Girls and their dogs...

Sophie was lucky enough to raise her Yorkie "Snickers" for 8 years.  She sadly died a few weeks ago and we were sad to say good bye to such a good old friend.  We luckily fell in love with  new little friend, a Bichon Frise, named her Daisy and moved on!  She is happy, loving and bouncy (just like Sophie) and we love her!

Katie and Baron- our faithful friend and protector

Sisters...

Katie and Sophie spent the last of their summer together, going to the zoo, out to Yamasaki's and to Provo for a sleep-over...

September with the Bourne's

Early in September Sophie took off with her 4th grade class and her mom to Mill Hollow Camp up in the Uintah Mountains.  Much craziness ensued. Sophie's group won the skit competition-hands down-(Judi wrote it) we think we saw a bear, we were visited by the Mill Hollow Monster, and we teased boys mercilessly.  For Mike, James, Em and Katie we enclose a picture of their much loved 4th grade teacher and legend, Mr. Fornelius.  Sophie made him her new best friend....

Michael's med school class.
At Niagra Falls
Just before taking off!

On April 28,2009 Ashley and Michael got married in the Salt Lake Temple.  It was a beautiful spring day- a day full of beauty and possibilities- just like these two amazing lives!  Family and close friends gathered to celebrate the day.  We had had an intimate family dinner with just siblings, parents and grandparents the Saturday before at Log Haven.  We had fires going in the fireplaces and had the chance to really speak from our hearts to the soon-to-be- newlyweds...

Following the ceremony at the temple Mike and Ashley jumped on a plane to Maui! (thank you frequent flier miles!) They spent a week exploring the island and relaxing at the beach.

They came home tan and rested and we got ready for the big shin-dig at the Salt Lake Country Club.  It was an exquisite evening with a huge crowd of loved ones and friends.  We had a great band and at the end of the reception Ashley and Mike had the first dance together, then Ashley and her dad got to dance and finally Mike sang a song he had written for her.  After that we all cut loose!  Sophie and Katie were the dancing stars, and even Judi's 91 year old dad cut up the rug!  What a warm and wonderful evening as these kids begin their life together!

The following week we headed up to beautiful Boise for another reception!  It was fun to meet all the Boise people and family who have loved Ashley all her life.  Despite an unseasonal and torrential down pour of rain and hail it was a wonderful and beautiful evening to celebrate-once again!

Mike soon found out that he had been accepted to many medical schools across the country, but was most excited about his acceptance to the medical school in Rochester New York.  They decided that this was the place, and began making plans for the big move across the country! They had 10 weeks of pure bliss living in the apartment over the Spafford's garage (read: the most beautiful place they will ever live or hope to live...) It was a fun summer of hiking and biking and..oh yes... finding out that Ashley was expecting a baby!!!!!!!!!

Ashley's dad, John Peay, helped them pack up and drove with them all the way to New York. We all bow at his sainted feet for his immense effort and help!! They live in a beautiful apartment that Ashley has fixed up to make Martha Stewart green with envy...

Michael began med school with a beautiful and touching "white coat ceremony"  Mike and Judi flew out for this exciting event.  The four of them got to go to Niagra Falls, and visit the beautiful church history sites.  Michael received a most beautiful father's blessing from his dad in the Sacred Grove.

We love and miss Mike and Ashley and can't wait to meet their impatient little surprise bundle of joy!! What could be more exciting than loving the children of your own children?  Mike and Judi are ecstatic, and Judi is moving quickly into "irrational spoiling of grandchild" mode...

Mike and Ashley expect the Peay's for Thanksgiving in Rochester, then they are flying to Utah and Boise at Christmas for skiing and R and R.  The baby is due on Feb. 15th, and they plan to come out again in March for great rejoicing and spoiling of said baby.

You can read about their life adventures at: thebournereality.blogspot.com

Emily Leaves For Her Mission!

Emily received her call to serve a mission in the Chile, Osorno mission.  She was beyond thrilled because she had spent 4 months in Madrid learning Spanish, and she has also been on several humanitarian trips to South America.

Her mission comprises the bottom third of Chile- down there with the Penquins....  It is just across the Andes from Patagonia!  Summers are beautiful and winters are brutal.  Thankfully she gets only one winter and two full summers!

She was set apart as a missionary by her father in a beautiful blessing, and left for the Missionary Training Center on Sept 16th.  She'll be there perfecting her Spanish for 9 weeks, unless her Spanish is good enough to take off in 3!

We'll miss her, but are thrilled for this next life adventure for her.