Straight from Seattle... it's Mom (Chris) and Bill!

Mom and Bill were finally able to come visit us in the middle of nowhere.  They arrived at our house the late afternoon of April 4th.  After giving them a tour of our house, they helped us plant some raspberry plants that they brought with them from Aunt Mary's house.  Then Mom and I worked on dinner, while Andy and Bill watched the Priesthood session of General Conference. We then just enjoyed an evening of conversation.
 
The next day was Easter.  We gave out Easter baskets and even hid a few eggs for Zoe to hunt down.  Don't worry, they were filled with dog treats.  Then we watched the Sunday morning session of Conference.
 
 
 
 In between the two Sunday sessions of General Conference, we went for a little drive to Nations of the 4 Corners (2 minutes away).  It has examples of different dwellings of the Natives.  This is a Hogan.
 
 
That afternoon we went for a drive around town, dropped by the Steven's ranch, and then drove up to Elk Ridge.  I didn't take any pictures there, but we had a good time.  We also played some games that night.
 
On Monday we went to Natural Bridges, a state park about an hour away from here.  It was very windy that day (in case you can't tell by our wind blown hair), but we still had a great time.
 
 
 
 

 
Andy, Bill, and Mom were a bit braver than I was.  I have a "slight" fear of heights.
 
 
 
Group shot in front of one of the arches!  Love these people.
 
 
Then we dropped by Twin Rocks café in Bluff for lunch.
 
 
Afterwards, we went to Bluff fort and learned more about the pioneers who first came to San Juan.  I'm not pulling a handcart because I doubt I would be a very good pioneer. 
 
 
We had a good 2 1/2 days with Mom and Bill.  I'm so glad that they were able to make it down to Blanding, especially with Bill being in the middle of his treatments.  We were able to have a great time with them.  I love living here, but I do miss living near family.  I love it when family and friends come to visit us.  I know we are far away from everything, but we are surrounded by so much beauty.  I love exploring here.  Now if I can just get any family members to love it as much as I do and move down here.  :)  

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The Jo's said…
I understand! I'm always hoping someone in my family will randomly decide to join me in Oklahoma. So far, no luck.
May 4, 2015 at 5:26 AM
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